Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

In this article we’ll discuss video engagement for social media, what it is and why it’s important. We analyzed the Top 100 Most Engaging Nonprofit Videos Per Channel and found that the most engaging content types were: Animals, kids & cuteness. Emotional stories of beneficiaries. Why does social sharing matter anyways?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

This morning on Twitter, Farra, from Big Duck, pointed me to a guest blog post titled " What Story Are You Telling Your Donors, Where Are You Telling It ?" to hear presentations about multi-channel campaigns , including the deck above from Rebecca Willett of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 17, 2021

The university now uses the collaboration tool to host classroom discussions, develop new courses, and support students — both on campus and online. Faculty are engaging with students in real time using channels , which allows a continuous feedback loop to fine-tune courses throughout the semester.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Step 3: Create messaging and identify channels for outreach Equipped with key insights on your audience, you can begin crafting messaging and decide which channels you will use to communicate it. Be sure to tailor your messaging to each channel. Define the problem. Outline the solution. Explain the next steps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Your nonprofit can have your best year-end campaign by incorporating data-driven planning, tapping into overlooked segments, crafting impactful storytelling strategies, maximizing digital fundraising channels, and cultivating donor fundraising and stewardship throughout the year. Keep reading to find out more! #1

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Read more about their story. Social listening is when you search social media channels for mentions of your association, products, events, hashtags, or even your industry at large. With this new virtual-only audience segment, they launched a new online course that resulted in nearly $300,000 of additional revenue.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. They believe direct mail is better at telling a touching story and conveying facts than digital methods. Together, these two channels optimize the delivery of any kind of communication material.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2013

As you can see, the design is a bit edgy – and its part of new multi-channel campaign that hopes to activate activists and ignite conversations. Of course, the infographic alone is not enough – it’s part of a multi-channel campaign. This infographic is part of a multi-channel campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2011

How can we use graphic facilitation or graphic note taking in real time to deepen understanding of the topic being discussed? How can create a back channel or other social media tools that can engage people in the room, but also around the world with an interest in the topic? The Back Channel.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

billion social media users in 2021 – an increase of five percent from a year ago – it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your social channels should reflect your mission and values. Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

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. Here’s what we’ll be covering to better utilize marketing for donor engagement: Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels . Integrating Marketing Channels . Social media.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

When you highlight an individual donor, consider telling a story about why they chose to give. In each post, include relevant photos, images, or graphs, to further elevate the donor story. Create a dedicated page or channel to shout out donors and thank them for contributing to your ongoing campaigns.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In this article, we’ll discuss a few ways to encourage visitors to share their positive arts and culture experiences with their networks and go over some ways for you to make the most of those posts when it comes to marketing for your organization. . . Plan a treasure hunt with clues offered via social media channels. . .

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

It’s mostly true—numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Multi-Channel Campaigns Can Lead to a 204% Higher Conversion Rate Have you ever planned a fundraising campaign as a direct mail campaign, email campaign, or in-person event campaign? You’re not stuck with one channel for every campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Momsrising Story Site. They are experts in using social media as part of their multi-channel advocacy campaigns. They are also experts in repurposing content for different channels. Using Social Media to Leverage Family Stories: MomsRising Shares Lessons Learned. Her story was right on the mark.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. If a print journalist wants to do a story on your nonprofit, they are going to need high resolution photos. and be available to answer questions.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Tell your story : The only way to make your Giving Tuesday campaign successful is to get the word out. At NMSU, we developed a comprehensive communication plan and used a multi-channel approach. We will be discussing our experience even further in a webinar on Tuesday, October 31 at 1:00 PM ET – register here to join us!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Because, Thursday, September 8 brings the official release of Paul Smith 's new book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Use your existing channels to reach people already connected to your cause. Hearing a personal story of how your organization made a difference fuels your board member’s passion for your cause and gives them their own toolkit of powerful stories from the frontlines to share on fundraising visits.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Others may prefer moderated discussions or interviews. Share stories that inspire giving. When making appeals, focus on real stories and the concrete outcomes made possible by donations. Try to get calendar listings and stories placed with mainstream news sources. Be sure to recruit knowledgeable facilitators.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During the chat, @GivingTues will start with welcomes, and then lead a discussion about storytelling best practices. MyGivingStory, in its second year, is a nationwide campaign and social media storytelling contest to inspire public discussion about the reasons people give. Telling Stories with a Purpose – Rockefeller Foundation.

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Bloomerang

MAY 30, 2023

To get started, let’s first discuss how to approach your marketing efforts, making sure they are donor-centric. As you share stories of change and create a clear vision of what your organization hopes to achieve, subscribers are likely to turn into lasting donors. Here is where digital advertising campaigns come into play.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Let’s discuss how you can adjust your goals to regain momentum and set the tone for the remainder of the year. Below we’ll discuss how to take this updated information to set new goals that align with your current circumstances. Here’s how: Analyze fundraising channels: Examine how each of your fundraising channels is performing.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Last week I had the pleasure of moderating a panel about this timely topic of multi-channel fundraising and communication for NTEN’s 501 Tech Club New York City at the TADA! Simon Moloney, NPower Network & Conifer Analytics and Rebecca Willett, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, joined me on the panel discussion.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

We tell stories to make sense of the world around us. Stories are based on commonly held beliefs about people, institutions, and society. Internal monitoring will be an ongoing process to identify narratives that have been used and to measure how well the narrative is moving in the public space in various channels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

I’ll be on the Twitter back channel following the #netnon hashtag from the Independent Sector Conference in Atlanta.). Discussion at the Berkman Center. We were honored to do a luncheon discussion at the Berkman Center on the Networked Nonprofit. Networking: Weaving Online and Offline, Strong Ties and Weak Ties.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2012

This webinar begins with demonstration of how nonprofits can successfully design and launch a YouTube Channel for both desktop and mobile viewing – even if the nonprofit isn’t currently producing videos. The webinar discusses the basic hardware and software needed to create videos in-house on a limited budget.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

As an organization dedicated to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis, they share personal stories from people who have been affected by it. Make It Personal On CFF’s blog, you’ll find a collection of stories from individuals with cystic fibrosis as well as their families and friends. This is exactly what their readers want to see.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

These insights are used to better customize messaging in different digital channels to improve results. 4) Story Mapping Personal Stories: Nonprofits have the potential to use AI to analyze personal stories of key stakeholders to better design pathways to using those programs.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

And so, too often, the magic of mid-level giving is lost, especially in digital channels. Communicating stories and opportunities to engage in ways that deepen your relationship with your supporters is a critical strategy for any mid-level donor program, and digital can support that. And it’s a big loss! Cultivate and engage.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Board members should allocate ten hours per year for regular board meetings, where they actively participate in discussions, provide input, and make informed decisions. By sharing success stories, presenting the nonprofit’s impact and demonstrating its financial stability, board members can secure crucial support and partnerships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

I spent sometime reviewing what Planned Parenthood was doing on social networks as well as their online presence - so it was good to get the inside story. Activists are sharing their personal stories in their own words, images, and videos across social networks with little prodding from the organization. We help guide it."

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Inspiring stories from institutions like USC Annenberg and the Queensland University of Technology regaled how Salesforce has helped transform operations. Contact Cloud for Good today to discuss how Salesforce can help you get the most out of your institution’s technology.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insights and stories with you next March! If this resonates with you, join us for this session which confirms the biggest challenges, but also explores some pretty great opportunities and success stories. So, join us for some brand magic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 28, 2014

” Tips via @humbertokam : pre-package stories, let talent speak for itself, optimize for the channel and be authentic. She also mentioned that since they don’t have cute otters, they find that on target quotes in visual format often work really well on social channels. Quote du jour: “I’m not in it for the income.

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