The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

He also has a video podcast that he calls the Pinkcast. Of course, your organization could opt for a total website redesign, which would presumably help you tackle a whole lot of regrets, challenges, and issues. Shouldn’t we have resolutions for making our websites, email, and social media accounts better? And so and so forth.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Position your nonprofit as a trusted resource on social issues to establish authority.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Less than stellar board performance might not have been an issue. This is an opportunity to look beyond the usual suspects toward the eclectic mix of talent that a challenging future demands. The average pharmacist, librarian, or dentist has limited experience with the challenges that are involved in running an association.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

ALS Association and discuss the Ice Bucket Challenge. ” The Ice Bucket Challenge has made the ALS association examine it collaborates the players in its ecosystem. ” According to Newhouse, the Ice Bucket Challenge raised over $115 million from 2.6 can’t do good research or do advocacy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

After the challenges thrown at us throughout 2020, no one’s quite sure what 2021 will bring. Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video!

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Here’s one significant challenge. YouTube—Research who is featured on TED Talks or other video productions. So how do you begin to tap this new resource?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Nonprofit managers face increasing challenges when it comes to promoting causes, attracting donors, and engaging supporters. However, with the ever-changing algorithms and saturation of content, it can be challenging to cut through the noise and capture the attention of followers.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The DoGooder Nonprofit Video Contest is back and calling for your best 2011 nonprofit videos! Did your organization create impactful videos in 2011? Do you want your organization to be recognized for making great videos and maybe win some incredible prizes? Organizations are more video savvy than ever.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. ” Video updates: Ask a campaign director to record a short video outlining the most recent status of a campaign and what advocates can expect next. Here’s what they said.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine. I come prepared.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. Now, the YouTube community has the opportunity to get involved and cast their vote for the best nonprofit videos of the past year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2020

For nonprofits, fundraising can be a challenging proposition. For many people, issues that are out of sight are also out of mind. VR and AR programs do just that, illuminating the issue so that donors know exactly what their funds are going toward and who they’re helping.

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

Through the pandemic, everyone is learning to get more and more used to being on video. That being said, it’s no mystery there’s a plethora of video services on the market right now. The main difference between video services is their intended use. Types of Video Interviews. Live Video Interview.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Will you commit to making brief, impactful calls within the next week or two to the people on your list to convey personal appreciation, share a compelling success story, and issue a direct, urgent appeal for year-end support ? Flash engagement video recording. Board social media blitz challenge. Please let us know.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

It is a reminder that amidst all of the complexities and challenges youth face, being part of something bigger than themselves is essential to them.” We just have to take the time to listen and apply their experiences.” Photo credit: Megan Ory, Chicago Corporate Photography & Video, Inc.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls. But if it’s a bigger issue that needs the full Board’s attention, it’s saved for the meeting and that particular item is pulled out of the consent agenda and placed on the upcoming agenda.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. I got plenty of videos on my YouTube that they can watch about how to build more courage. ” Send a video. Send a personalized video. I can issue that to you right now. Visit our website. You can really get a good sense of what we’re all about.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 2, 2024

He also has a video podcast that he calls the Pinkcast. Of course, your organization could opt for a total website redesign, which would presumably help you tackle a whole lot of regrets, challenges, and issues. Shouldn’t we have resolutions for making our websites, email, and social media accounts better? And so and so forth.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 5, 2020

All of these make for a super challenging fundraising environment. Here’s our CEO’s most recent article addressing this issue: Raise More Money - 4 Financial Secrets for Fundraisers. Natural disasters. A contentious election year. So, what’s a fundraising organization to do with giving season right around the corner?

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Tech Soup

MAY 28, 2013

That's what the Digital Storytelling Challenge seeks to accomplish every year. Our team was quite impressed with the quality of photos and videos submitted, and all the hard work that was put into each. First Place Video. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video).

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2023

To overcome these challenges, Candid, in coalition with a growing number of partners , set out to build a demographic data-led movement to meaningfully and measurably advance equity in the social sector. Watch the video clip “How do we work better with nonprofits? And a lot comes down to the systems. How do we tie that data together?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Endless ways to communicate through text, graphics, videos, or even web-specific features that surprise and delight the viewer. With any of these examples, you’ll always have the opportunities to use text, graphics, and video to convey the story. Pros: Opportunity to create in-depth, compelling stories. as an example. .

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Greater Giving

JULY 23, 2021

One of the biggest issues that nonprofits reported with virtual events (detailed in our State of Nonprofit Fundraising publication) was guest engagement. Even getting attendees to show up for a virtual event was a challenge for many fundraisers. This frustration with waning donor interest isn’t an isolated challenge.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

The unique challenge for nonprofits—especially those that rely on in-person support—will be providing virtual opportunities to their supporters to adapt to this new environment. We’ve rounded up a list of specific examples of virtual opportunities, organized by nonprofit issue area, that solve real problems and are easy to execute.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2023

You name the issue, and there is an incredible organization working hard to overcome it. But, to the outside world, impact numbers can be challenging to conceptualize. Understanding the journey, including challenges faced and how they were overcome, adds depth to their impact story and allows humans to find relatable aspects.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

Plan to have ongoing meetings with staff to gain insight into the issues members are facing. By going to where your members work, you’ll see firsthand the issues central to your industry and the individual pressures defining each member’s experience. Ask what industry issues members encounter. Attend association events.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 27, 2012

Rosemary Mosco, a field naturalist and science communicator who loves using cartoons to express environmental issues, was nice enough to let me share her comic about ocean acidification (above) with you. Having all of that extra CO2 in the oceans is changing the chemistry of the water. It is becoming more acidic. What is Ocean Acidification?

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we know that contests and challenges are an excellent way to marshal the enthusiasm and talent of our community. Our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , Restart Romania , and NetSquared challenges are just a few examples of how we get our community members engaged at multiple levels. About Nic Tolstoshev.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. They didn’t shy away from challenges; they offered stakeholders meaningful ways to engage with the swiftly evolving issues of the day. The nonprofits that thrived were those that embraced adaptability, creativity, and quick thinking.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

The past couple of years have represented a challenging time for nonprofit fundraising. Donors want to know about the issues your organization strives to address, the projects and programs you pursue to achieve your mission, how you use donations, your organization’s growth over time, and more. Explain the impact of donations.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

Although video is popular issues like bandwidth speed, which affect many communities, photo may be the best storytelling option. Paris, France & Manchester, United Kingdom: Camilla Burg of Wiser.org , an online platform to connect those working on sustainability issues, and Steven Flower of Manchester NetSquared.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Think about how you can communicate these ideals to your prospective and current supporters in a values list, statement, or in conjunction with your issue areas. Issue areas. Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face? Ways to get involved.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2022

Destress fundraising challenge. Like the ALS ice bucket challenge, mental health nonprofits can actually do a destress challenge instead of one that adds pressure to one’s life. Like the destress challenge, this next fundraising idea for mental health nonprofits is all about lowering stress through calming activity.

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Double the Donation

AUGUST 21, 2021

Some ideas: Issue social media challenges. Create social media challenges to get participants more excited about your campaign and help them engage with potential donors. For example, at the beginning of the week, issue a challenge via your website, social media, and email. Send out a call for videos.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 22, 2024

Before you start a new organization, it’s worth it to fully think through the problem you’re hoping to address and whether a nonprofit is the right way to solve the issue. Can you clearly articulate the issue you’re hoping to solve? Is it one distinct problem or multiple issues? The answer could be “both.”

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. A topic covered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , video can be a powerful tool for. While video is an effective medium, the perceived costs of equipment and editing tools coupled with the question of what will.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2013

Google Analytics tracks page visits by default, but you can also track clicks, mouse hovers, video plays, length of time watching a video, error messages, and of course internal site search (but you’ve got that already, right? If people are having technical issues you may be able to pinpoint the problem.

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