Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. As each fundraiser shares their campaign with their personal network via word of mouth and online, the number of people who know about charity: water quickly multiplies.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

Whether you call it an annual fundraising plan or a communications road map, now is your chance to push the envelope on your ongoing digital efforts to engage constituents, grow your list, and raise money. Email is re-emerging as a communications channel that is new and powerful again. Write less lengthy copy and better headlines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

Create Once, Publish Everywhere: This tip is a nod to the need to use multiple channels – email, web site, offline, mobile and social. It is also important to say thanks after the event as part of a wrap and lots of folks use videos. Fundraising' Is your nonprofit planning to participate in a Giving Day?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. Thinking of shopping, maybe before the end of the year, all kinds of videos and stuff that you can check out.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Convene online marketing meetings with key department representatives (Fundraising, Programs, etc) twice each month to plan out upcoming initiatives in the annual online marketing calendar, divide up tasks, and review progress. Media – Photos, Video, Audio.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Voices are constantly peppering you with how to simplify your donation form, employ stronger calls to action, and use headlines that even a 15-year-old playing a video game wouldn't be able to ignore. Watch a video (could be a training or story of impact in the community). Create a team-based fundraising campaign.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

If you are ready to ride an epic wave of generosity with an airtight end-of-year fundraising strategy join our special guest Rachel Muir. If you’re watching the recording, I hope you’re having a good day no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about end-of-year fundraising. Rachel: Absolutely. .

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Draft your pitch as an email with the subject as the headline you would like to see. Start with a headline that summarizes your news. Include 1 – 3 photos and a short video, if you have one.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. Make your storytelling more emotional by using the following techniques: Include direct quotes or video interviews of your story’s protagonists. The main headline is “Help Save Lives in Times of Emergency!”

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the nonprofit fundraising world into the digital-only space almost immediately. While some organizations have had the capacity and savviness to hop onto this trend early, others are still trying to figure out where to start with online fundraising. Though we can’t promise $39 million).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

" So, does it make sense to roll your own network to appeal to those 85% of existing donors who do not participate on social networking sites, but may be engaged with the organization through other channels like email, face-to-face, or web site forums? Check out the introduction video for more. No worries.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

So people right now are on WhatsApp and we can use it as a way to start a new channel of conversation with people that is complimentary to how we already communicate with volunteers, with donors, with, you know, our support base. And a peer-to-peer fundraising. So people are using WhatsApp all the time for different purposes.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Over the years these terms have evolved to fit the adoption of new marketing channels. One nonprofit used online channels to surpass their year-end fundraising goals. Images, videos, interactive and immersive content are also key to keeping visitors engaged on your site. Date Published: When was the article published.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Meaningful numbers will show the donor you’re doing your job and that builds trust which is the backbone of donor-based fundraising. Include your most popular social media channels at the bottom of your newsletter. Check out the Fundraiser’s Paradox from Bluefrog Fundraising. Thanks to you. Social media links.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

However, Google has a separate Google for Education program you can check out if you’re fundraising for a school. Google lets you write three headlines and two descriptions for each ad. However, each headline can only be up to 30 characters, and each description is only up to 90 characters. The Basics. The Bidding Process.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

When nonprofits marry tried-and-true fundraising techniques with social media and online networks, they are able to tap into the power of crowd funding. 9237 is the average amount raised when groups are working on a team to fundraise. Social channels are also used to continue to cultivate and engage with the donor to retain them.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2017

Years ago, I was hired to launch an nonprofit’s online communications and digital fundraising program, but there was a lot of resistance to incorporating major donors into the online program. Create Personalized Online Fundraising Appeals . Once you have the answer, create special opportunities like: DIY fundraising campaigns.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2017

Episodic donors give to nonprofits in response to disasters and tragic events, viral campaigns, and in reaction to the latest headlines. The upside is that episodic donors can help boost fundraising performance , but the downside is that they tend to have poor donor retention rates. The convergence of causes + social media.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 22, 2017

Would these so called “slacktivists” ever do more than like a video or share a link and then feel like they had done enough? Every single major disaster or incident since then demonstrates that the Internet is a first response channel of choice for donors. Today, we now know the answer is: Yes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Maine Health Access Foundation did an experiment on Facebook , including it in its channel to promote a funding opportunity but also posted the initial letters of inquiry on their Facebook page to get feedback. And, a symphony orchestra, made headlines when they crowdsourced musician auditions for the Youtube Symphony orchestra.

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

They’ve also shared thousands of pages, videos, social media comments, blog posts, and white papers discussing relief efforts and their own initiatives. Headline: Create a clear, compelling headline that covers the most important aspect of your message. Thought leadership content should be authoritative, engaging, and unique.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

From #batkid to #GivingTuesday, the Next Generation of American Giving to Content Marketing for Nonprofits , storytelling to social fundraising, retention rates to relationship building, the roundup below covers it all (and everything in between). When writing your fundraising appeals, it’s important to opt for the latter.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2022

With the right design, your nonprofit’s website will be an invaluable part of your marketing and fundraising efforts. Your nonprofit might choose a static website design if: You just want to convey basic information like fundraising event flyers , volunteer opportunities, or your organization’s mission statement on your website.

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