Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The monthly social trends report from Media Cause spotlights the biggest trends on social media each month, and spotlights how nonprofits and social good organizations can use social media effectively to reach and engage with their audience. Interested in learning more about how Media Cause can support your team with social media listening?

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Trend Social Social Media Influence 59

Candid

MAY 15, 2024

How we refined our approach to trust-based philanthropy Research over the last 10 years has shown that funders often cause as many problems as they solve; “ funder-created obstacles ” are the most commonly identified barrier to nonprofits achieving their intended impacts.

Philanthropy 52

Philanthropy Proposal Application Metrics 52

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re part of an animal shelter, wildlife conservation organization, or advocacy group, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving world of nonprofit marketing. Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause. Problem solve.

Marketing 52

Marketing Tips Influence Nonprofit 52

Bloomerang

JUNE 29, 2021

Really great stories feature one person (or animal, if you do environmental or conservation work). Another aspect of a great story is that it clearly states a problem; this is the problem your donors will help solve by giving to your cause. . The same goes for a photo. You need one person. . You need a clear problem.

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Story Fundraising Problem Gift 116

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

A comfortable t-shirt is a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe, especially when it represents a good cause! Plus, when you create t-shirts that are clearly branded to your cause, you reinforce buyers’ commitment to your mission, because they’ll think of your organization every time they wear the shirt. Design and Sell Custom T-Shirts.

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Audience Marketing Nonprofit Search 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2011

While the timeline has the potential to embarrass some users who might have inappropriate photos buried along their timeline, the cover image is a great opportunity for nonprofits to engage their champions to help spread the word about the organization. The Ocean Conservancy has done just that! Leave a URL in the comments.

Facebook 111

Facebook Conservancy Images Profile 111

DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2023

These committed donors provide the support you need to spread awareness about your cause, generate excitement about your events, recruit volunteers, and of course, fund your mission. Vaguely knowing they’re contributing to a good cause alone isn’t enough for the majority of supporters. Demonstrate impact. Using photographs.

Relationship 52

Relationship Build Donor Strategy 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2018

She also posed for social media photos with all my books. She was also interested in nature, especially hiking, ocean conservation, and birding where her life list was over 600 birds. She had supported many social justice causes, including social services, Jewish organizations, animal welfare, and healthcare.

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Portland Philadelphia NTEN Children 73

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From running your programs on the ground to soliciting gifts for your online fundraising campaigns , your volunteers work around the clock to support your cause. If your volunteers are particularly passionate about one aspect of your cause, you can personalize their gift to this interest. Volunteers are the backbone of your nonprofit.

Virtual 52

Virtual Volunteer Experiment Tips 52

EveryAction

MAY 4, 2016

You might be wondering: why isn't the main course all of the inspiring photos, incredible stories, and data-driven impact numbers that I'm putting front-and-center in my campaign? Nonprofits like Conservation International use video to (literally) lend a voice to the voiceless in pursuit of spreading awareness of their causes.

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Campaign Digital Nonprofit Social Media 106

Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

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. As you read through these tips, remember that the best marketing strategy for your nonprofit will depend on your cause, products, and audience.

Product 52

Product Marketing Nonprofit Audience 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

From famine in Africa to war in the Middle East to global economic collapse, people are increasingly becoming overwhelmed by all the tweets, status updates, photos, and videos of gloom, doom, and despair. All day, everyday the online masses are being bombarded with terrible news. 2) The rise of the Internet troll.

Social Media 240

Social Media Media Social Internet 240

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Conservation ecosystem. Engaging other nonprofits in the community who are interested in similar causes. Conservation ecosystem. Photo by de Paula FJ and leafy. Think American Heart Association. Program ecosystem. Think Red Cross. Community ecosystem. Think Habitat for Humanity. Relational ecosystem. Cancer ecosystem.

San Diego 100

San Diego Conservancy Cancer Profit 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

“As a non-profit founded by one of the world’s greatest storytellers, Dr. Jane Goodall, telling our story is essential and the best way to present ourselves as the holistic conservation organization we are, on social media and other platforms. “It makes sharing your favorite causes on social very easy and quick to do.

Profit 86

Profit Video Facebook Marketing 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Photos and slideshows. See the Nature Conservancy’s Blog as an example: 10. Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Powerful stats.

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Google Practice gMail Avatar 206

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Photos and slideshows. See the Nature Conservancy’s Blog as an example: 11. Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Powerful stats.

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Google Practice gMail Avatar 191

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

Content of photos of my Dad with personal stories performed the best in terms of engagement. For many of the donors, I thanked them via my Facebook profile with a photo of my Dad and I made connection to something that they feel is important. A total of 217 people joined the Facebook page. Think About Different Levels of Influence.

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Social Media Online Learning Fundraising 129

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

Photo by Feast of Fools. " She lists some strengths and opportunities: There are many thousands of people affected by this condition which is the leading cause of youth blindness. She asked for a starting point, one or two things that she could start on to begin to bring their cause to the attention of more people.

Australia 50

Australia Advice Social Media Contest 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Flickr Photo by Mburpee. I am certainly not the first to observe that the internet has the potential to reshape the way people find and support causes and charities. Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place last week in Seattle.

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Internet API Taxonomy Conference 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2009

Photo from Buglugs. Don't think this a passing phenomenon: younger generations practically live online, while over the last dozen or so years, virtually every prediction of how the web would infiltrate the 'offline' world has proven too conservative. to mirror this societal shift if they want to regain their relevancy.

Generation 63

Generation Conservancy Offline Culture 63

Everyaction

APRIL 9, 2018

They will feel good about their involvement with your program, and your fundraising efforts will be buttressed by your ability to engage them around the causes that they care about. Multi-Channel Engagement for Diverse Audiences.

Organization 43

Organization Contact Channel Volunteer 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2008

These social media tools - like blogs, photo and video sharing, Twitter, and of course, social networking sites like Facebook - have made it easier for people share photos of their cute cats because of two twin revolutions going on - the ease of creating content and the ease of sharing it with local and global audiences.

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Adopt Social Media Challenge Media 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Young, old, poor, rich, conservative, liberal, urban, rural, black, white, brown, red, yellow, gay, straight, preps, goths, rappers, artists, hippies, yuppies… you name it. The well-known Causes App popular on Facebook was dumped on MySpace. Some causes just won’t fly on MySpace. They are all on MySpace.

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Myspace Teen Facebook Social Network 190

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 12, 2009

According to the GoodSearch site, up to 30% of your purchase goes to the cause of your choice. You can also Adopt an Acre in your Dad's name through Nature Conservancy. Photo of my Dad and I going for a walk last weekend taken by my camera's timer (: Father's Day gift present nonprofit green Cross-posted from BlogHer.com.

Gift 40

Gift Childhood Green Exercise 40

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

In the age of digital engagement, social love serves to nurture the relationship with your people by demonstrating that their voice matters to your cause. After you’ve identified influencers, take the time to read their blog, posts, or what they’re sharing and really think about whether your cause or campaign is a good match.

Social Media 50

Social Media Relationship Support Media 50

NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

Do they have traditions, causes? Are your students, on the whole, more conservative, or is yours a hippy-dippy student body? Have a blog featuring stories from professors and/or students taking part in internships or immersion trips, post photos and live-tweet events. Know your students. Knowledge is good.”.

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Lesson Education Student Culture 45

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 21, 2008

Think about the last time you did something for a cause. You supported a cause because of how it made you feel." National Resource Defense Council asked supporters to upload their photo and post about why they care about the environment. * On their own, the member recruited 2500 people to the Cause. Maybe you did a walk.

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Darfur Online Children Photo 41

Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Instead, focus on the cause. Here are several ways to get indirect coverage of your organization: Pitch a story about your organization’s cause with your Executive Director as a source. A pitch is appropriate if you are suggesting a story about your organization’s cause, such as food insecurity or overpopulation of cats.

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Story News Press Local 122

Kindful

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

That’s because it’s easier to engage individuals who have already shown an interest in supporting your cause. Showing how they can provide your nonprofit with a sustainable revenue source will get them even more invested in your cause. WWF: WWF Heroes and Partners in Conservation. Develop your monthly giving case for support.

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Examples Program Giving Conservancy 67

Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2010

The Nature Conservancy – The ecommerce offerings of the organization highlights a ton of “gifts” including adopting reefs, trees, habitats for hummingbirds and jaguars – things similar to the organizations above.

Gift 52

Gift Campaign Online Adopt 52

NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2014

Do they have traditions, causes? Are your students, on the whole, more conservative, or is yours a hippy-dippy student body? Have a blog featuring stories from professors and/or students taking part in internships or immersion trips, post photos and live-tweet events. Know your students. Knowledge is good.”.

Lesson 31

Lesson Education Student Culture 31

Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

If you find yourself needing to budget more conservatively, using volunteers instead of staff or receiving auction items as donations is a good idea. Plus, you can use these photos in your social media posts promoting the event to entice your followers to get involved. Put together a detailed action plan.

Fundraising 52

Fundraising Virtual Sponsor Hosting 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

59% of people of who engage with causes on social media donate money to nonprofits. Ocean Conservancy: The Ocean’s Least Wanted: 4 Invasive Species to Know ( Twitter , Facebook , Instagram ). On Facebook, visually appealing photos and compelling graphics receive up to 4X more engagement (shares and likes). Create visual content.

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Social Media Media Strategy Donor 250

Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

Now I’m excited to see how cause communities embrace this emerging network to create value and mission impact. Add “pin it” buttons to your blog or web site so your visitors and supporters can create their own pin boards that highlight your cause. A Matter of Demographics. A Creative Opportunity.

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Ideas Images Flickr Adopt 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. And, yes they did ! April: We celebrate Earth Day this month.

Giving 50

Giving Hunger Charity Blogger 50

Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

Over 179,000 nonprofits utilize Facebook Causes but just how sticky is Facebook? Marlow looked at how often people clicked on their friends news or photos, how often they communicated, etc. Marlow’s study sheds even more light on the Washington Post article that said Facebook Causes are not raising much money for nonprofits.

Facebook 50

Facebook Social Media Advocacy Online 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

1) Maximize your Instagram Profile Photo and Bio. First, make sure that your nonprofit uses a well-designed, visually-striking profile photo a.k.a. Post Eye-catching Photos. Kudos to Conservation International ! Making a positive first impression is crucial to securing new followers on Instagram. Emojis can be hashtags).

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Practice Nonprofit Avatar Social Media 363