Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Your cause is important, and you should always keep your mission in the front of your mind. Yes: donors want to further the cause—of course! Be prepared with stories of how your cause is making a difference (my friend and nonprofit storytelling guru Lori Jacobwith calls these “Mission Moments”). Get out there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

The pandemic has caused many mission-driven organizations to re-evaluate their mission, reconsider their strategic plan to accomplish it, and then engage donors and advocates from this new position. A mix of opinions will ensure that many voices are included. Have you noticed, in the last year or so, how many nonprofits have rebranded?

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

Not only is a solid social media presence good for your organization, but participating in social media is paramount in keeping up with the way people are progressively interacting with news, causes, and their communities. Keep in mind what platforms fit your audience. Keep a Consistent Voice. Looking to improve your strategy?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telling your nonprofit’s story in an emotionally compelling way will win the hearts and minds of your prospective donors and humanize you as a changemaker. Here are four nonprofit storytelling strategies that will help you attract new supporters and keep them for years to come: Maintain the right tone of voice.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 15, 2024

Strengths like persuasion, problem solving, and persistence come to mind quickly. Though the rules have been changing, an essential constant has been that donors should not have a dominant voice in the process. Remember, most donors support multiple causes; this is especially true in the education sector.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Just be mindful to not over-rely on the first person to the point of coming across as vague or unserious, and avoid using the third person so much that your stories become repetitive, long-winded, or cold. Be mindful of passive voice. Strike the right middle tone.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission. Nonprofit marketing content also needs to consistently tie back to your cause and the work you do.

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Media Cause

JULY 29, 2022

Being creative means thinking outside of the box and allowing your imagination to have a voice. If you have an open mind for trying new things, your creativity will expand and grow. Keep your ears attentive and your mind running because these conversations may provide you with much-needed creative fuel. .

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

The message was clear: to survive in business in the 21st century businesses must strive to connect cause, meaning and purpose. Cone Communications found that more than 9 in 10 millennials are willing to switch brands if the new one is associated with a cause.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 23, 2024

We all strive to keep our cause, our mission, afloat and thriving. By embracing these new standards, you’re not just complying with rules – you’re ensuring that your mission-critical messages reach hearts and minds without fail. Your message never reaches its audience, lost in the digital void. One key to doing that?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To stay top of mind when the world is chaotic, you have to push your creativity and your marketing efforts a little bit outside your comfort zone. Gain a Competitive Advantage Through Paid Spend —KIM ANDERSON, VP OF PAID MEDIA “Out of sight, out of mind” is true in this case of advertising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

With its billions of users, Facebook has been a beacon for nonprofits—especially small ones—looking to spread the word about their cause and raise funds. Moreover, foster a relationship with them through updates, newsletters, and acknowledgment, ensuring they remain connected and loyal to your cause.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.). How to Find Your Voice. Have a staff or board member of your nonprofit post in their own voice to add a personal touch. Here are some highlights with a few extra resources.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Rewriting your mission statement to more accurately represent your work can help you build deeper and lasting connections with supporters because they can see the explicit impact you have on your cause. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2022

It’s medicine, it serves as critical fuel for our bodies and minds, and it provides comfort and a sense of safety. Unfortunately, the causes of hunger are as complex and varied as the results. The voices in the room intentionally represent a diverse subset of cross-sector expertise. Food is more than nutrition.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 25, 2022

This thank you letter can be the gateway to building a long lasting relationship between the donor and your cause. Using a story can immediately and tangibly connect donors to the person or cause that they have helped. That’s your natural voice! You don’t want donors to feel hopeless about making a gift to your cause.

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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?” It’s something I can only wrap my mind around by talking to others and hope that this is a chance to further a very important conversation.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

The message was clear: to survive in business in the 21st century businesses must strive to connect cause, meaning and purpose. Cone Communications found that more than 9 in 10 millennials are willing to switch brands if the new one is associated with a cause.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

By going above and beyond to show your appreciation , you can stay top of mind for your supporters and encourage them to stay involved. Keep these tips in mind when you need to take your fundraising approach back to basics and ensure your nonprofit has a strong foundation to meet current and future challenges.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Here are the top three:  Increase awareness of your cause. With the number of podcast listeners ever-increasing, you can strategically use this media form to bring awareness to your cause. As you discuss your nonprofit’s cause and programs, listeners will be more likely to emotionally connect with your organization and get involved.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

By developing a brand, organizations, companies, and even individuals can promote their products, services, and causes in a consistent and memorable way. At Media Cause, we work with nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, focused on raising awareness and driving donations for their specific causes.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

This can help improve your clickthrough and engagement rates and better solidify your organization in the minds of your audience. 5000 Voices. Additionally, we recommend testing messaging, creative types, and audiences to see which perform the best and drive results with your budget in mind.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

AI can’t replace the time you’ve put into understanding your donor’s needs, the importance of your mission, or the voice that you’ve honed for your organization. Using the steps below, you can cut out the inner critic and jump ahead to the good stuff: rallying donors to your cause! But it can be a helpful new “writing buddy”!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 18, 2023

If you find that your current tech suite is causing more hindrance than help, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. It can point out patterns like when they donate, how much they usually give or what kind of causes they prefer, helping you design targeted and personalized fundraising appeals. AI tools to the rescue again!

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Here are some best practices to keep in mind when building an effective nonprofit donation page. While visual branding makes your forms easier to recognize, you should also include your organization’s voice on your forms. Using impactful images that show your organization’s work is a great way to motivate people to give to your cause.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Not only is asking for donations uncomfortable at times, but with SO many great causes out there to donate to, WHY would someone choose your cause? You’re not asking for money, you’re: Championing a cause you, and others, believe in. Donors give to causes that matter to them. More about that in a minute.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

A lot of times these calls will result in voice-mail messages, but that’s okay because the message will still leave a strong impression. This will definitely help your organization stand out in the donor’s mind. Staff might be paid to lead stewardship activities but calls from board members will be an unexpected treat.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Personalize these email campaigns to make donors feel appreciated and connected to your cause. This document should include a comprehensive overview of your nonprofit’s logo, color palette, and typography, as well as define your brand’s tone of voice and other writing style guidelines. Problem solve.

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Socialbrite

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

With the importance of mobile marketing in mind, consider these fundraising techniques using a smartphone. No one gets invested in a cause without understanding why that cause needs advocates. Voice calls, or even voice broadcasts , add a personal touch to any communication. Text-to-donate campaigns.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. But just because there is no face does not mean there is no voice, and the voice still must be authentic. Source: SEIU.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Know your current audience demographic and keep your target audience in mind. Below is a list of best practices to keep in mind when building your community management process: Consistency is key. Maintain your brand voice. Your community engagement should be aligned with your brands overall voice and messaging.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 8, 2022

Metaverse is a word that carries a lot of weight these days, and it seems like the loudest voices on the topic are on opposite ends of the spectrum. Your board, donors, staff, volunteers, and community are all important voices to consider when deciding your next step into the metaverse. What does it have to do with me?” .

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The essence of the study is that as partners in a conversation interact, their brain patterns for both listening and speaking mirror one another causing a number of observable side effects such as imitating one another, body posture, grammar structure, and accents. Really, I thought? So must these types be excluded from consideration?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Often, members can join for a nominal fee or for free! of those who have interacted with you before.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

GivingTuesday participants worldwide also volunteered, performed countless acts of kindness, and gave their voices, time, and goods. Tens of millions of donors in the United States supported their favorite causes last year, with a whopping 20 million donating money on GivingTuesday. participated in GivingTuesday 2022.

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