Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. One important yet often overlooked aspect of nonprofit fundraising auctions is the auction item description.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

I use them on my website, Facebook Pages, MySpace, and most importantly, on the right side of this blog. My graphic design skills are very limited, but I did create an interim Google Buzz icon for those early adopters out there. And just a little tip… when you download icons from IconsPedia, they have black backgrounds.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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Top Nonprofits

JUNE 30, 2022

What is Nonprofit Graphic Design? Every nonprofit, from the Gates Foundation to a startup organization that operates out of a garage, has a story. This is where graphic design enters the picture. Many nonprofits have innovated their brand identity through graphic design.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. 67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Social media has changed the marketing world, and Facebook Ads for nonprofits are an easy tool to increase your organization’s presence online. Here are the answers to some common questions about Facebook Ads for nonprofits. What are the benefits of using Facebook Ads for nonprofits? How do nonprofits use Facebook Ads?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2017

I was invited to teach an interactive workshop based on The Happy Healthy Nonprofit on how to link self-care with well being in the workplace. Kick The Sit Out of It: This is a healthy workplace initiative in Canada called “ Sitkicker,” designed to get people standing up at work. Source: Sitkicker.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, building a strong brand presence is crucial for standing out and creating lasting connections with donors for Nonprofits. Align Event Branding with Your Nonprofit’s Mission Ensure that your event’s branding aligns seamlessly with your nonprofit’s mission and values.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

And, if you’re photoshop and graphically challenged, making the switch to the new brand page format could cause a double whammy of panic. Nancy Schwartz wrote this amazing guest post that provided some tips and advice on how to think through the messaging and branding of your Facebook Page. So, what you do?

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

This blog is a guest post by the team at Bonfire. Branded products, such as t-shirts, mugs, tote bags, and even pet clothing, allow your nonprofit’s most passionate supporters to better represent your cause and make for thoughtful gifts. Create attention-grabbing designs. Checking out design trends. Assess your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2013

” More and more nonprofits are adding data visualization to compelling story telling to create amazing infographics as part their marketing tool kits. Your graphic designer will certainly help you refine this initial idea. has just opened a site to match infographic designers with those who want to hire them.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re part of an organization or business, or even just an individual with a blog, chances are you know that you need a presence on Facebook. It’s an online design tool that has pre-created templates. It’s incredibly easy to create beautiful graphics for your social media posts. Check out Markiplier’s page.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It’s a terrific book that captured my attention back in January when I wrote this on my blog: “It’s only January and the new book, When Everyone Leads , could likely be my pick for the best new leadership book of 2023. The design – by Stauber Design Studio – is intended to draw you in and pull you along quickly. It’s that good.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Remember these words: Your nonprofit’s logo is not your story. If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. Risk of overcomplicating your nonprofit’s logo. It makes sense.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In this article, we’ll explore the top platforms you can leverage to get the word out about your business, including: Your Website Social Media Mobile App A well-designed marketing plan can give your business the fuel it needs to bring attention to its services, products, events, campaigns, and more.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Create an Informative Event Page Junior Achievement designed their event form with all the information attendees needed to feel prepared for the event.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. Create an Informative Event Page Junior Achievement designed their event form with all the information attendees needed to feel prepared for the event.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

As video content on social media continues to reign supreme and audio-only content, spurred on by Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse, grows, it’s important for nonprofits to prioritize accessibility when publishing content online. Non-serif typefaces are much easier for people to read on graphics. Captions . And heads up! Color Choices.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

As difficult as last year was for nonprofit event planners, they were able to gain a wealth of information and experience from the sudden and dramatic shift from in-person to virtual galas. They should be comfortable engaging online and be trustworthy and capable enough to represent the nonprofit without complete oversight.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 27, 2022

This might mean inspiring individuals to donate , volunteer, advocate, become a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or take any other action that supports your nonprofit’s mission. . As a fundraising or marketing professional at a small nonprofit, you may not have the resources to reach out to all supporters on a personal level.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. But take heart.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! Check out my pinterest board “ Nonprofit Infographics.” Source: Hot Button Studio.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

For example, you might actively market your website content on your social media profiles, encouraging your followers to explore your blog posts or events pages. Are you ready to attract more people to your nonprofit website and pull in more support for your cause? Let’s begin! Meet minimum ad structure requirements.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2012

And, you need to think about the cover image design in the context of your overall content strategy. But what if you don’t have the resources to hire a graphic designer and need to do it in-house? Nonprofit Techie Ash Shepherd to the rescue! Nonprofit Techie Ash Shepherd to the rescue! Debra Askanase.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

If you feel a little unsteady about your nonprofit’s fundraising right now, you are not alone. Navigating a challenging economy, the rising cost of living, and staffing issues, many nonprofits are feeling the heat. We’re not in unprecedented times,” said Shannon McCracken, CEO of The Nonprofit Alliance. But take heart.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 28, 2022

When COVID hit, every nonprofit turned to auction technology to keep fundraising. As the state of the world continues changing around us, fundraisers need to learn the basics of these critical technologies, so you’re equipped to plan your next event and adapt it to any obstacles your nonprofit may encounter in the future.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Hosting an event is one of the greatest ways for nonprofits to celebrate their supporters while raising money for their cause. Fundraising events are a perfect opportunity for your nonprofit to further build connections with your community.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. But if it’s well-designed, your curiosity will be sparked. You can learn more about her design work at heybattabatta.com. It makes sense.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Neglecting site design. By recognizing and learning from the marketing mistakes that hold nonprofits back , you’ll have everything you need to drive success. . It’s about strategically planning how you’re going to get your nonprofit in front of the people who will best connect with your mission. . Targeting the wrong audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. 11 Group Text Messaging Best Practices for Nonprofits. Pitch to Your Website, E-newsletter, Blog, and Print Materials. Add a “Subscribe to Receive Text Alerts!”

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

Having very basic design skills, I was looking for something intuitive and easy to learn that could create an attractive final product. For big projects or large sets of data, you might want to consult with a professional designer or somebody on staff with design skills. More Infographic Tips and Resources.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

JUNE 1, 2020

5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Use Infographics. At Twenti, we’ve been using infographics to easily share information with nonprofits on things like the Google Ad Grant , but they aren’t just a tool for nonprofits to learn from, they work great in your own campaigns too! by Olivia Warnes. Easy to understand.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. Ability to set default content, design pages, and clone campaigns. Easy donation form with mobile payments.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

From recruitment to training to stewardship, volunteer management helps your organization keep an effective and devoted staff of volunteers ready to aid your nonprofit with events, daily tasks, marketing, and more. Training After you’ve recruited people to help your nonprofit, they need to know what they’re going to be doing for you.

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Nonprofit Tech for Good - Weekly Newsletter. This falls into the nonprofit life-hack category - a general collection of links from Nonprofit Tech for Good’s excellent blog, including blog posts, webinars, and even conferences. Subscribe if: Nonprofit pro is your name, and general nonprofit content is your game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Recently, a nonprofit professional said to me, “I don’t have time to learn anything new because I have too much work to do.” As someone who has been designing and delivering professional development, training, and coaching for nonprofits, I was curious about the best practices of creating micro-learning opportunities.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 24, 2021

At DNL OmniMedia, we work with nonprofit organizations to custom-build a site that meets their unique needs. These services are often out of range for new nonprofits building a site for the first time. We’re going to cover the following topics: How to Create a Nonprofit Website: Frequently Asked Questions. Let’s get started.

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