M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . July 14, 11:30–12:30pm ET: “Newest Trends in Digital Ads” at the Bridge Conference.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. Where Do Donors Give?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Chris also notes the headlines and tags of videos that are trending and often patterns our next video to capitalize on the buzz. Technology and “what’s hot&# is changing all the time, so the successful social media practitioner will always be researching the best tools and the best places to be seen and heard.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This engineering insight became his headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in a Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.” This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Focus on optimizing donation channels for mobile.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We have incredible technology at our fingertips, yet it’s hard to find time to master the latest trends. The 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report , just released by Blackbaud, shows donation and email trends based on online fundraising and email campaigns by 707 Luminate Online customers. Nonprofits have the potential to Do.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Create a content calendar for the month including the target publish date, channel (Website, Facebook, Twitter, etc) topic or related initiative, call-to-action, and the staff person responsible for producing each piece of content for the month. topic, draft headline, and bulleted ideas to expand on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. It is clearly not a fad, and yet the vast majority of nonprofits have zero budgets for social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

Social media listening (or social media monitoring) is the practice of paying close attention to digital channels when conversations relevant to your cause are being discussed. It’s relatively easy to see trending terms with your supporter base, which is similar to seeing the weekly headlines in your CRM.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. With these emergent trends, donors have more choice than ever before in how they support the causes that matter most to them. Embrace a Multi-channel Approach. Focus on Impact.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

It’s not only interesting to see the nature of the conversation, it also helps inform the content strategy while offering powerful opportunities to reply with real time, personalized multi-channel engagement. Impact Conversations by Knowing the Headlines in Your CRM. Respond to Trending Campaigns Terms.

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M+R

JANUARY 5, 2024

Some of the nonprofits that reported the largest increases in revenue are those providing direct relief in Gaza and Ukraine — urgent, headline-driven campaigns coinciding with the end-of-year season can yield record-breaking results. Average gifts were down – but large gifts may have switched channels. So let’s dig a little deeper.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

We view our social media channels as a fun on ramp to our ladder of engagement. The tag trended on Twitter, capturing the attention of many new visitors to the site to read and to take action on changing federal policy about supporting younger farmers. Erika Croxton, the grist.org staffer who oversees social media strategy, says. “We

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

In the last few weeks, there have been a few good research studies and web sites relaunched that cover technology, data, funding, and trends. Here’s a roundup. One of my favorite sections of the site includes the benchmarking data for foundation use of social media by channel which makes it very easy to do research.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Over the years these terms have evolved to fit the adoption of new marketing channels. So how are nonprofits tapping into the evolution of donor trends? One nonprofit used online channels to surpass their year-end fundraising goals. First, let’s define the fields: Title: Defines which headline should appear in results.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2009

Sean asks, should the headline here be - Charitable Giving Exceeds $300 Billion. So things appear to be trending, albeit modestly, in the right direction. These results reflect an opportunity to use the online channel to grow and cultivate relationships in a more cost effective and efficient way.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Controversial and provocative topics, large international events, and clickbait news headlines always float to the top due to the amount of engagement they receive (positive and negative). Visuals are imperative on social media channels. They are more important than text in most cases. Pique Curiosity. Ask again – So what?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 8, 2021

By storing data in Salesforce.org’s Nonprofit Cloud for example, nonprofits can provide employees, donors, and volunteers with connected experiences across communication channels. And although major data breaches tend to get all of the headlines, not all data loss comes from nefarious sources.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Note any trends or patterns in your audience’s data or survey responses and adjust your appeals to emphasize the aspects of your mission that drive supporters to action. The main headline is “Help Save Lives in Times of Emergency!” Surveys allow you to hear directly from your supporters about what motivates them to give.

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sgEngage

APRIL 22, 2021

Earth Day was no exception to the trend of using protesting and collective action to voice concerns and enact change. Our environmental challenges aren’t just playing out in the natural disasters we see capturing national headlines. Another idea is to issue a consumer-facing social media campaign! Use Earth Day as a Launching pad.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

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. Note, Super chat is only available to channels that have monetization and are over the age of 18, in eligible locations. It’s a win-win-win for a great cause!

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Neon CRM

JULY 14, 2023

Headline: Create a clear, compelling headline that covers the most important aspect of your message. Your organization should have a defined voice on your social media channels that makes individuals feel like they are talking to a real person. There are dozens of forms that thought leadership content can take.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Check out this post: Nonprofit Content Marketing – Benchmarks, Budgets and Trends for 2014 and don’t miss the associated Nonprofit content marketing infographic. Three Guesses , Claire Axelrad tries to make sense of the downward trend and offer up some guidance as to how nonprofits can begin responding. Connections.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Just When You Thought Direct Mail Was Dead Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on November 10th, 2010 It’s baaack! Actually, it’s single channel communication that’s dead. Donors flip channels. Is it easy?

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2022

These layouts also prioritize showing the most important elements of the page, like the headline of a blog post, at the top rather than decorative elements. Media like videos and GIFs can help convey messaging through a more interactive and engaging channel. That’s where more creative, dynamic media comes in. Choose just a few images.

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