Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Create a short, powerful, well-written script that callers can use as a guide, but allow the callers freedom to go off script and just express their gratitude. Personalized video messages Record short, heartfelt, and fun video messages from your team members expressing gratitude to donors for the impact their gifts have made.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

However, it’s important to first be honest: in today’s go-go world, it’s difficult for even the most cause-dedicated people to find the time to fully immerse themselves in a charity they’re passionate about. For instance, ever get swept up in the Facebook videos that automatically play as you scroll through your feed page?

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Digital campaigns can be an effective way to spread the word about your cause quickly to a wide audience of supporters. Digital advocacy campaigns rely heavily on your volunteers interacting with your messages and sending out messages themselves to engage their personal networks in your cause. Script-branching. Campaign updates.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Shine a spotlight on your volunteers Hearing heartfelt stories about why your cause is important to them will amplify your messaging and help make it resonate with prospects and donors, deepening their emotional connection to your organization and fostering long-term support. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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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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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. Video content has grown to be so ubiquitous that you’d need to go out of your way to avoid watching them. What Is An Explainer Video?

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

A well-run advocacy campaign can spread your nonprofit’s message, give your organization another way to engage supporters, and further your cause by rallying your supporters to influence legislation. . Many grassroots advocacy campaigns start with groups of concerned individuals coming together over a common cause. Calls to action.

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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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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

Here are a few ways you can make your organization stand out and build trust with those who are loyal to your cause. A selfie video from your office could offer people a peek behind the curtain at your organization, and can be a powerful tool for updates, announcements, or even day-in-the-life-of-a-staffer content. Be sincere.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. You need to become comfortable asking people for help in supporting your cause. You’re connecting people with causes they care about. Pictures and Videos Can be Worth a Thousand Dollars They can also be worth a thousand words. Don’t forget to ASK!

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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. If they have, thank them for their loyalty and commitment to the cause. Personalized thank-you video.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Sending a text where the only purpose is to show your appreciation can make your donor’s day and further endear them to your cause. . Donors want to know that you used their gift to help the people or cause that you serve. . Make a video. . Come up with a simple script for a short video. Thank them publicly. .

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meaning yes, TikTok and Instagram videos are now in Google Search results, not only in “branded” searches. Google is indexing social videos and sharing those results with their users. How can you make your video more searchable? SERPs consistently pull recommended search content from social platforms.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Leave Them Wanting More Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. Automate your thank-you sequences so that, if someone gives you two gifts in one month, they don’t receive the same generic script each time. Preview text: “The number is smaller than you think. Thank you’s.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Angelina Jolie, Elton John, and Scarlett Johansson use their star power to bring attention to their favorite causes. Who are the people who wear their love for your organization on their sleeve and who radiate passion for the cause? She asked the volunteer to take the video down, which the volunteer did. But, I wouldn’t assume.

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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. Create a video. Demonstrate impact.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. Automate your thank-you sequences so that, if someone gives you two gifts in one month, they don’t receive the same generic script each time. Preview text: “The number is smaller than you think. Thank you’s.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Address the donor by name, explain how their contribution will make a difference, and consider including a short video featuring a beneficiary expressing gratitude. They draw from an archive of videos and pictures to insert in the series that they also make available to their members. They usually send three emails over ten days.

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NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

Well how many words is a video worth? While a static image can help your participant personalize their fundraising page, just think what a video could do. A personal message directly from your participant about why your cause is so important to them will help them achieve their goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Bring skills to the table to do tasks you can’t afford to hire out (like bookkeeping, lawn maintenance, facility maintenance, video editing, etc.). Volunteers who feel valued will talk about your nonprofit in the community as if they’re part of the team and speak up about why your cause is important. They’ll bring their friends.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

Online video is probably the most effective way to show your audience what you are doing. Video should be integrated into your online content development efforts. This can sometimes be professionally produced video, but building internal capacity to develop video assets has become a core need for nonprofit organizations.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your emailed welcome kit could contain a link to a video giving a quick virtual tour of your programs or a personal welcome from you. They generate income for you month after month, showing with their actions that they trust you and care about the cause. It helps to provide the people making calls with a script. Thank you!”.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each year, we celebrate Pro Bono Week: a time to recognize professionals around the world who volunteer their skills for causes they care about. Scripts are written, reviewed, recorded, edited, and published by the community, for the community! There are 33 more videos in production now. says Barbara Christensen, Salesforce MVP.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

One that's passionate about a cause and ready to be a fundraising super star! Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Avoid embarrassment and disappointment for everyone involved by disclosing who already generously supports your cause. This is good.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

I would love to learn how you became interested in XYZ cause. Many donors are happy to talk at length about their reasons for supporting their favorite causes and organizations. Work from a list of prepared questions , but be prepared to go off-script if the donor goes in a different direction. How did you become so generous?”

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

Social Media Content : AI writers can craft compelling social media posts, including captions, images, and videos, that promote a nonprofit’s mission and encourage action. Press Releases : AI writers can help nonprofits create attention-grabbing press releases that generate media coverage and raise awareness of their cause.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Let’s walk through the process of making a film for your nonprofit with nothing more than a smartphone, an editing app, and passion for your cause. Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? This may sound hard, but a clear, concise, key message is vital to creating a successful video.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. The next step is figure out the script and pathways for the conversation. What is the “autonomous world?”

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In short: When you rank well, you end up ahead of other nonprofits or causes that might be competing for your donor’s attention. A blog is a perfect place to put your content, whether that be articles, guides, videos, photo galleries, local news updates, or updates from your staff. How can you improve your SEO results?

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

It’s the goal of every nonprofit that creates a video – creating a video that has impact. Examining what makes video have an impact was the topic of TechSoup’s recent Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat. Creating a short video that has meaningful impact might seem daunting but isn’t impossible.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. I think about that sometimes when I’m coaching other writers at M+R.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

There are all kinds of great videos, case studies you can dive into and kind of get to know us a little bit more. . But, and here’s the key, cause me to feel something when you do that. George heard about this and he grabbed his phone and he videoed a whole bunch of people saying, “Thank you to the Smith Family Foundation.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

International affairs -related causes grew 9.1% (7.8% You can find a sample script here. Thank you videos for making a personal, human connection between the gift and its purpose. In terms of issue area, giving to: Public-society benefit organizations grew 15.7% (14.3% adjusted for inflation). adjusted) . Foundations grew 2% (0.8%

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Care2

MAY 1, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) I hope to see you there.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Avoid embarrassment and disappointment for everyone involved by disclosing who already generously supports your cause. Your fundraisers may be fearless in promoting your cause. Connect Supporters to Your Cause.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

Topics include the latest storytelling tools, fundraising strategies, and a video 101 seminar. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Video and Photography 101. Mukono, Uganda: How to Create a Digital Photo Story to Fundraise for a Community Cause. Mukono, Uganda: How to Create a Simple Video Story to Advocate for a Community Concern.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

Host a Zoom call for supporters to write letters, send emails, make scripted calls to elected officials like Swing Left is doing. The cause getting lost in the noise. – Host virtual story time or recess where kids play together on Zoom video. Virtual solutions. In-person volunteers are disappearing for key activities (e.g.,

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