The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Let’s dive in!

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TechImpact

JULY 28, 2014

We all know that using social media to engage with constituents is a good idea. Aside from showing your dedication, can social media really help with fundraising, though? And social media is one of the most effective digital means for generating leads. Visual storytelling. Follow more.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. How can you make your campaign stand out in overcrowded inboxes? Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Start With Gratitude When was the last time you said “Thank you!”

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The Annual Campaign by Erik J.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

From Mother’s Day campaigns raising money for breast cancer research to Christmas fundraisers collecting gifts for children in need, great holiday fundraisers stick in your mind for years afterwards. To improve your planning process and get the best results, use these tips: Align your campaign message with the holiday.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. They also invite our supporters and donors to be more deeply involved in our fundraising campaigns.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Engage with supporters on social media.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’ve ever led an advocacy campaign, you know that it has an incredible number of moving pieces. As you quickly grow and engage your audience , it can be easy to lose track of your campaign plan. That’s why planning is the most important stage in your advocacy campaign. Leverage storytelling to build a base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

A lot of time, effort, and preparation goes into ensuring end-of-year campaigns produce all the funds needed for organizations to sustain their important missions. Leverage the power of storytelling to add extra personal detail to your supporters’ donations and foster a deeper bond with your sustaining level donors.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. What kinds of posts should I make on social media?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How do you keep up with the ever-increasing need for digital donor engagement ? In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Yes, physical mail can be a part of digital marketing! Social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Instagram, like the other social media platforms, rewards a consistent posting schedule. Fill in the details for your campaign. .

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Getting online and optimizing your digital marketing strategy has become necessary for nonprofits of all sizes. Although building a following online has its own challenges, digital tools have the potential to dramatically increase awareness about your cause and connect you with prospective donors who you might not have otherwise discovered.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Your Tech-Savvy Companion in Advocacy In this digital era, your nonprofit is not just a beacon of change – it’s tech-powered ! Let’s embark on this digital journey together, exploring six tech strategies that transform your supporters into a formidable force for your cause.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MAY 3, 2022

Any nonprofit organization dreams of having successful fundraising campaigns. Of course, managing a fundraising campaign can have a lot of parts and pieces. It can be a challenge to figure out how to manage them all while dealing with other day-to-day fundraising tasks.So, what is the key behind a successful fundraising campaign?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Most businesses are trying to sell something with their marketing campaigns and don’t need as much of a personal connection with their audiences as a nonprofit would. Nonprofit marketing is deeply intertwined with social impact rather than focusing on financial gain.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. LinkedIn Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Small (and medium-sized) nonprofits have a different experience on social media than large nonprofits. Small nonprofits have to work harder at growing their following and most often the work of social media management is added to an already full job description. Social media is in a weird transition right now.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

A great way to grow your email list is through social media. For CSI, they have witnessed their social media grow by the thousands by doing this. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. We could talk your ear off about how to run a fundraising campaign but we wanted to show you instead. Message Your Followers.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As pioneers in the nonprofit tech space, Qgiv also offers AI solutions with Fundraising IQ to generate emails, recommend auction items, suggest campaign improvements, and more! Some giving options your nonprofit can consider are: Recurring giving Digital wallets Mobile donations Matching gifts Giving apps Crowdfunding platforms And more!

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2023

Proven to be highly effective, peer-to-peer campaigns typically raise 2x as much compared to other digital fundraising campaigns. We’ll cover topics such as crafting effective appeals, social media posts, and storytelling using ChatGPT, as well as creating peer-to-peer fundraising toolkits and participant outreach.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 16, 2022

Nonprofit budgets are often tight, and each of your campaigns should aim to hit as high a return on investment (ROI) as possible. For each of your online campaigns, your revenue goal should tie into your overall fundraising strategy. A campaign’s inputs include all costs spent on running the campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Campaign matching. Campaign matching will display matching pledges from brands or other creators directly inside the Fundraiser or Community Fundraiser.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Over time through powerful visual storytelling a nonprofit can build a strong brand and grow their Instagram following, but without the ability to link to a donate page inside of Instagram, it’s difficult to inspire your Instagram followers to do more than simply like and comment on your photos. Promote your text-to-give campaigns.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

If your nonprofit is looking to make a big investment in a particular project, you may have wondered if launching a capital campaign is the right path for you. Capital campaigns are time-limited efforts with a large fundraising goal for a specific need. Read Next: The 4 Phases of a Modern Capital Campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Pinterest remains one of the fastest growing social media platforms, reportedly closing in on 250 million users, the majority of whom are women. .

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

An effective digital petition form should include a few key features and characteristics. Easily shareable on social media —this empowers supporters to spread your message even further with just a few clicks. Clear and concise messaging —make it easy for supporters to understand your ask and the urgency behind it.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. Your bottom line will thank you! Looking for more last minute tips?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

One way to encourage people to support your organization is through great nonprofit storytelling. By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Where Should You Use Nonprofit Storytelling?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Dedication: This book is dedicated to all the nonprofit staff and volunteers worldwide who Tweet, Share, Update, Friend, Like, Check-in, Join, Connect, and Post for Social Good. Chapter 1 Websites, E-newsletters, and “Donate Now” Campaigns.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

If you already have social media, see which posts were most popular with your followers and engagers. Someone may have already asked a question on one of your social media posts that could lead to a blog post. Her early career focused on content creation, engagement and digital storytelling work.

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In this two-part course you’ll learn how to use a simple storytelling framework and decision science to enhance the clarity of your organization’s digital communications.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Campaigns & Ideas. Social Media Post Ideas. Giving Tuesday Campaigns & Ideas. That’s why it’s important to plan ahead, set goals, and brainstorm some Giving Tuesday campaign ideas several weeks or months in advance. Here are some of our favorite campaign ideas to help you along the way.

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