Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. 35,000 causes have received at least one donation. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, have raised over $100,000 using Causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

The popularity of indoor cycling has skyrocketed over the last few years, so asking supporters to hop on a bike for a good cause is sure to generate interest. Your organization could reach out to a local distillery or winery and ask them to donate a certain percentage of sales from the event to your cause. Spin class disco.

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EveryAction

JUNE 23, 2023

Here’s how to set up a campaign and start connecting your biggest advocates to the decision-makers who need to hear from them! If you work on multiple issues and have tagged your supporters by their interests it will be easy to identify your most likely action-takers, but you have several other options as well.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Just released by Network for Good and Zoetica, here's a new free eGuide on Cause Marketing Through Social Media: 5 Steps to Successful Online Campaigns.( Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising Best practices case studies social media cause marketing. read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Building networks, communities, connections, campaigns, and our work. Not All Communities Can Be Treated Equally. The more voices the better!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Twitter’s new Lists are a great way to organize your followers, and with a little intention and a dose of good will, Twitter Lists can also be used to promote your favorite nonprofits and the causes you care about. 4) Create Causes Lists. Tags: Twitter. Here’s how: 1) Create a “Favorite Nonprofits&# List.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Once you know what worked and what didn’t, you can start looking at the current trends in fundraising to create the best GivingTuesday campaign to maximize your donor acquisition and retention.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

I have written before about the way I believe causes are shifting be the way individuals identify themselves, group up, and organize. So that got me thinking about the idea of cause fatigue. So how does a cause, an organization, a campaign re-emerge? Tags: issues socialchange 09ntc cause justgiving.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I’m pleased to announce that Zoetica and Network for Good have just published a new e-book called “ Cause Marketing Through Social Media &# written by Kate Olsen and Geoff Livingston. Further, this guide is summarized in a handy checklist to direct campaign development. Tags: Promotions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

Starting off 2010, the monthly #4change Twitter chat focused on the topic of campaigning with social media. Question 1: How do we define campaigning in the context of social media? annanten : @rootwork list building is just a strategy to engage more folks in your campaign. Good campaigns move away from awareness 2 spur action.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 4, 2009

THANK YOU to all of you who donated and supported my Birthday Cause ; it means SO much to me! I first talked about the Birthday Cause application on Facebook in December when I set it up for my birthday. Causes’ Birthday Cause application does just that when you set it up. Keep up the good work, The Causes Team.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors from around the world contribute to causes they care about—and many even discover new organizations and missions they want to support. TIP: Encourage giving with a matching gift campaign!

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

And with a $0 price tag, it’s a tool that your nonprofit can’t afford not to maximize. Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. Google Analytics is a powerful tool. About the Author. . Rai Masuda.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

In the midst of changing technology and trends , one of the best ways to boost awareness for your cause, deepen donor relationships, and increase reach (and proceeds) for your mission is peer-to-peer fundraising. adults have reported fundraising for or giving to a peer-to-peer campaign during the pandemic.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Find out how these 8 nonprofits cracked the code with engaging campaigns that turned thousands of followers into donors. . How can social media campaigns be engaging, inspiring – and effective? These outstanding examples are social media campaigns that have expertly used the platform to further their cause.

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. Giving Days not only generate financial support but also help build long-lasting relationships between organizations and their supporters, fostering a sense of trust and commitment to their causes.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

After all, your valuable donors can’t register for your event or participate in your upcoming campaign if they don’t know it’s happening! These are individuals who have social media followings, personal networks, and a huge potential to turn your next fundraising campaign into a success by putting it in front of as many people as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

MoveTheWorldUK captures all three complete with emojis and a campaign hashtag: Next, to add credibility to your Twitter Profile, upgrade your account to a Professional Profile and categorize your profile as a “Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization.” Don’t be a photo tag spammer either!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Follow these steps to create your campaign: 1. Whether you’re large or small—whether this is your first Giving Tuesday campaign or 6 th —the point is that you must decide on your strategy. Begin by answering these questions: Do you want this to be the kick-off to (or a piece of) your EOY campaign? Campaign updates.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

UTMs, or urchin tracking modules, are tags that allow you to better understand where your web traffic is coming from and how supporters get to your site. UTMs are necessary for campaign and program tracking. UTM tracking is essential for tracking your campaigns and goals—but they need to be standardized and set up correctly to work.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

To successfully amp up support for your -thon event, try these marketing strategies: Outbound campaigns. Outbound campaigns can include email promotions, digital ads, and printed collateral that you might hang up at local businesses related to walk/bike/ride events (like athletic shoe stores or bike shops). Social media.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2020

Developing your #GivingTuesdayNow campaign doesn’t have to be complicated – and in fact, in times like this, simplicity is best. GivingTuesday has created a #GivingTuesdayNow tool kit that includes logos, graphics, banners and other images to help develop your campaign. Day 2: Announce Your #GivingTuesdayNow Campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2010

Social media is in is toddler hood, especially as it applies to cause-based corporate giving campaigns and CSR initiatives. Due to the very public nature of pioneer campaigns, we are able to peer into the box to gleen the strongest approaches towards social media and avoid the weaknesses. Tags: contest csr.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

With busy schedules focused on impacting causes and the pandemic adding new challenges, it’s easy to get too close to the bark of the tree and miss opportunities to enhance your tools, resources, and best practices to help advance your cause. Everything counts and it all adds up when someone is thinking about supporting your cause.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

While nonprofit campaigners like to debate the merits of cause related marketing, according to the 2010 Cone Cause Evolution Study , American consumers are huge supporters of cause marketing campaigns. In fact, these types of campaigns even inspire a new group of supporters. 93% are likely to switch brands.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

“In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” First, let’s start at the beginning: Causes Leaves MySpace. Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

To best leverage collective impact and technology, peer-to-peer (P2P) campaigns are a popular way to engage and influence others – especially when shared across social media platforms. Optimizing mobile giving doesn’t just apply to your website or campaign page. Optimize Mobile Giving. We can’t stress this one enough.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Today’s article dives into a vital topic for nonprofits – letting your supporters know how much they’ve impacted your cause and how much you appreciate them. Those who give to your cause deserve to be acknowledged authentically and frequently for their generosity. Keeping them updated on your campaign’s progress.

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Pamela Grow

MAY 25, 2023

Whether you’re planning a 5k fundraiser , dance-a-thon, or social media campaign, you know a lot goes into preparing for a peer-to-peer fundraising initiative. Since peer-to-peer fundraiser recruitment can be tricky, we’ve compiled our top tips for recruiting more participants to your campaign: Create a compelling message.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

You can then determine the points in the journey that are causing friction or maybe a bit cumbersome. GA4 has the power to optimize your website pages overall but also the campaigns within them. A donation form submission might be the trigger that tells Google Tag Manager to track that action.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Do not forget to mention the contribution of your donors in making your campaign a success. Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers You have your volunteers supporting your cause. They deserve to be appreciated and acknowledged.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 18, 2014

Here’s what’s made the campaign the most successful social media movement in recent memory, and what your nonprofit can learn from it to improve your fundraising potential. The infamous: “everyone is doing it” never helped so many people, or raised so much money for a great cause. Peer pressure, for good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Our research started several months ago with a literature search, is focused on best practices in incorporating a social media strategy into CSR and Cause Marketing programs. We recognize that are many diverse opinions on best practices for incorporating social media into cause marketing and CSR, and that is okay. If so, how?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To take advantage of these powerful giving trends, preparation is key to ensure your organization secures meaningful results when competing with organizations across cause areas that are making a similar appeal. Scrub your data so it’s extra squeaky clean for your campaign! What else did your campaign achieve?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org. Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Be sure to customize the campaign to fit your organization’s needs.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Using impactful images that show your organization’s work is a great way to motivate people to give to your cause. The goal is to create an emotional response to your cause without overwhelming your donors. Use recurring donation CTAs Recurring donations are a great way for your donors to give to your cause year-round.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. However, it is also worth noting that in addition to their advantages, producing a nonprofit explainer video often comes with a price tag and can be a time-consuming process.

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