Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

TechSoup is launching a new micro-volunteering initiative called Donate Your Brain. TechSoup's Donate Your Brain is a way for nonprofits, NGOs, libraries, government agencies and other social mission-based organizations to ask tech-related questions and get quick answers.

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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Yet we spend a lot of time trying to persuade people by focusing on the 5% rational brain with statistics, rational arguments and feature lists. Almost all of them did.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Science says: We’re wired for negative Sadly, our brains are wired to respond to negative messages. Negative events impact our brains more than positive events. One important study shows that a positive image of a child leads to a higher average gift donation than a negative one.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2023

The human brain is simply wired to react when it hears this word. Per research by marketing strategist Gregory Ciotti , “our mid-brain lights up when we think about receiving something right away (and that’s the one [part of the brain] we want to fire up!).” You don’t want your donor feeling anxious about donating to you!

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Classy

MAY 5, 2021

During similar global crises, humanity responded with generosity, donating money or time to help others. Can emotions go beyond igniting one-off donations and mobilizing people to participate in rallies to creating long-term supporters for nonprofit organizations? Are Donations Driven by Empathy or a Psychological Response?

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 14, 2023

When we contribute to charity or extend a helping hand, our brains respond with a burst of positivity. The mid-brain actually lights up, releasing endorphins that interact with opiate receptors. Why do we present our donors with tough-to-navigate donation pages? You already know that giving FEELS good.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

There are two parts to thanking donors: Connecting with the donor’s brain by providing a gift receipt and more importantly, touching the donor’s heart by letting them know they are heroes for giving to your organization’s cause. You make the brain connection when you give them the data they need for their records. Take your time.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Help donors find and give to your cause online Fifty-five percent of people who interact with a nonprofit on social media take action, and of this group, 59% consider donating money as a result. Written by a master storyteller, this book shows you how to use stories to get people’s attention—and their donations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 13, 2021

Because when you’re asking for donations, you’re really selling your cause. There’s reputable neuroscience research showing that people’s brains light up when they hear their own name. So our brains are actually hard-wired to respond to appeals that speak to us directly. The Right Context. The results?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. June = African-American Music Appreciation Month, Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Awareness Month, LGBT Pride Month, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, PTSD Awareness Month.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2023

These incredible individuals, who are already committed to your cause, hold the key to unlocking the donations your nonprofit needs to thrive. The urgency to secure the donations necessary for your nonprofit’s success is evident, but the challenge isn’t impossible.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. Identify the most effective social media platforms for encouraging supporters to amplify your message, donate to your campaigns, or even fundraise on your behalf. The reason storytelling is so effective at capturing people’s attention is simple. It’s human.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2020

million tax-exempt nonprofit organizations , and many have to compete for the attention of the public and donations. Thanks to neuromarketing, organizations can promote their brands based on the way their target audiences’ brains work. Time limits: Another way to trigger the brain is to set time limits. There are more than 1.5

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

During the giving season —October, November, and December—supporters are gearing up to send last-minute donations. In fact, 30% of annual giving happens in December , and about 10% of all annual donations come in the last three days of the year. It’s their last chance to make tax-deductible donations. But where do you start?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

I'm trying out an experiment, and have added a couple digital ads to the sidebar of Have Fun Do Good for creative women entrepreneurs whose work I believe in: Jennifer Lee's Right Brain Business Plan, and Kimberly Wilson's eco-fashion company, TranquiliT. I often wear my TranquiliT hoodie before and after my weekly ShimmyPop!

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. billion that year.

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Kindful

MAY 1, 2021

Mission: Under the Laughs for the Troops umbrella, you will find many other great programs to help our veterans, increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), raise funds, and recruit volunteers. Impacting: Mental health. Headquarters in: Redwood City, CA. Colorado Mental Wellness Network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

Social media is not only changing how we communicate online, but it’s also changing how our brains process information. The average Internet user today is barraged with a constant stream of messages in the form of tweets, status updates, shouts, bulletins, e-mail, and “Breaking News!&#

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

For veterans with visual impairments, traumatic brain injuries or other disabilities, reading standard print is difficult, if not impossible. Please consider supporting our cause by donating to and sharing our fundraiser with your friends, family and colleagues. You can donate on my Challenge Fundraising Team Member page.

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Qgiv

JULY 3, 2023

You can also spend time volunteering and donating to nonprofits that provide important services to people with disabilities. Nonprofits to donate to Harwood Center The Harwood Center is a private nonprofit agency that provides education, therapy, and support for Mid-South families and children who have developmental disabilities.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Furthermore, it is equally essential to establish a seamless connection between your social media posts and your online donation page. When sharing content or announcements on social media, include a link redirecting your followers to your online donation page.

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Classy

MAY 3, 2021

Any supporter who chooses to make a recurring donation to your nonprofit—whether it’s once a month, once a quarter, or once a year —is demonstrating their ongoing commitment to your mission in a way that should be recognized. . With a minimum $25 donation per month, supporters gain access to: Private running coaching with Brian Schroy.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Pattern recognition: A storytelling superpower Our brains are wired to recognize patterns. Maximize the impact of the special appeal The special appeal—often the climax of a fundraising event—is a critical opportunity to generate substantial donations. Stories have a unique capability to connect deeply with people.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Whether they’re buying or donating online, people want to be sure that their money is being used for its intended purpose. It’s also important to take your donation form into consideration. If not, you could be missing out on valuable donations: On average, branded forms receive 7x more than their non-branded counterparts.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

Indeed, with the Internet now funneling so much information into our brains on a daily basis it’s easy to get lost in the cacophony of the web and the short attention spans it’s created. Is it easy for visitors to donate money online or contact your group for more information? So is your website up to snuff?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. For example, your “Donate Now!” CTA should lead to your mobile-friendly, streamlined, branded donation page.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You see, if the email doesn’t get opened, you get no donations. Dismissing the subject line will cost you opens and it will cost you donations. Creating a sense of urgency helps your donor’s brain prioritize your email as something that needs to be opened. Big mistake. Read that again. Donors who gave to you once will slip away.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Dear Charity Clairity, I’m wondering if you have a data point readily available in your brilliant brain? Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. I know about donor retention rates, goals, etc., These can be downloaded for free.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

For example when watching a video, audio and visual channels activate separate parts of the brain , and when these two elements combine, it helps supporters better understand and engage with your mission. . These short films, which take viewers on a journey into the specifics of your work in 90 seconds or less, have many benefits.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Eventually, I realized that if development professionals really want to make a difference in their organization’s ability to raise money, they not only need to think about their donors, they need to understand how the donor brain works. Bucket #1 has a sign asking you to donate the change in your pocket. help others. Peer Influence.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Meet some of the people who help connect nonprofits, charities, libraries, and foundations with technology education and donated technology products and services. This video was produced by Left Brain Right Brain Productions , a video production firm that specializes in supporting social enterprises. Already know us?

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

NPR emphasizes how its “Muslims in America: A New Generation” series explores the multifaceted experiences of muslims living in a post-9/11 America, while its Hidden Brain episode “Why Now?” Donate Life America. Donate Life America helps Americans easily register to be an organ donor. offers a profound analysis of #MeToo.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Whether you’re selling widgets, or seeking donations for your nonprofit, building relationships with a constituent base is essential in today’s content driven world. In a previous blog , we discussed the effect good storytelling has on the brain.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Finally, after hearing a lot of nuts and bolts from them about numerous programs and processes around which I couldn’t quite wrap my brain, I said “Tell me why I should give in one sentence.” Do this with a simple free survey or ask the question on your donation thank you landing page or in your thank you email.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2021

I guarantee you your end-of-year calls for donations will have a much better response than they did before! Even if it is just a 10-minute breather between meetings, giving yourself the time to step away and “turn your brain off” for a bit is a key to staying effective, productive, and (most importantly) happy in the work you do.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

Use your organization’s software to: Create segments based on participation in past campaigns, locality, and donation history, and visualize the distribution of your projected campaign stakeholders. While facts and figures reach the logical side of our brains, stories appeal to the emotional side. This is your call to action.

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Achieve

AUGUST 6, 2021

Our brains tell us, “Wow! How inspired would you be to donate? willing to donate. But here’s the thing: asking for donations via email. were the #1 driver of charitable donations in 2020. Facebook Fundraisers, Instagram donation stickers, and other social fundraising campaigns are becoming more common.

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