Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. In addition to overall giving increasing these next two months, the number of your donors giving online and via social media channels is growing. nonprofits.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 24, 2022

Whether you tell stories in your fundraising or communications program, chances are you want to understand the impact and return on investment (or ROI) of the stories you tell. One of the best storytelling tips I can give you is to set yourself up for measurement success from the very beginning. This could be a quarter, month or week.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. 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 donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too!

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. 1) Always showcase your impact.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Infact, there are over 308 million social media users in the United States alone. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

With the help of impactful testimonials, you can turn compelling narratives into a driving force for your mission. They serve as powerful tools for building trust and authenticity, showcasing real-life impacts of your organization’s work. They provide social proof, essential in attracting and retaining partners and supporters.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Nonprofit marketing refers to all of the different strategies your organization uses across the various channels of communication to spread awareness about your cause and gain new supporters for your mission.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. You can reimagine old footage or images by giving them new life on your social media channels. Go beyond your site.

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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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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. What kinds of posts should I make on social media?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

Their work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, CNN and AdWeek and Doug is a guest lecturer at Stanford University on the power of storytelling for nonprofit organizations. In this article we’ll discuss video engagement for social media, what it is and why it’s important. He and his team work with nonprofits across the U.S.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

As we embark on another year of impactful endeavors, let’s delve into the top ways you can increase your fundraising efforts in 2024. Together, you and your partner can amplify your impact and create a win-win scenario for everyone. Fundraising is a pivotal part of your nonprofit’s ability to help change the world.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 26, 2015

Social media serves is a tool for not only updating your status, or posting picture of your lunch. LGBT organizations, for example, are using channels like Facebook, Twitter […]. LGBT organizations, for example, are using channels like Facebook, Twitter […].

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Social media is an important channel of communication for connecting with your donors and supporters. billion people were using social media worldwide in 2021, and that number is only expected to increase over time. You can show them why their support matters and how they can make a positive impact on the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

By Jess Woloszyn , Content Specialist at Classy.org – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Show them precisely what impact their gift will make. A group of major donors who want to make a big impact.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention. Together, these two channels optimize the delivery of any kind of communication material. . Personalize all appeals . Segment your audience .

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

Email is a major communication channel for many nonprofits. It’s a channel that functions as part of your larger digital strategy. When email works together with your social media, direct mail, in-person activities, phone calls, and website, your supporters have many more opportunities to hear your message.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

Based on survey results, we found that fundraising success is determined by the media channels nonprofits use to share their message and mission. Determining where to start and what channels are most worthwhile can be confusing, especially when staff capacity and external pressures are involved.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

A PSA is communicated via radio, television, online, and via other media formats without charge so that the public is aware of the issue/topic and can take action. . A well produced and high quality PSA will go a long way with the media station as well as the listeners/viewers and make a bigger impact than a spot that is clearly not good.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ? billion social media users worldwide. Things to consider before diving into social media.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Storytelling is a strategic tool that has been used since the beginning of humanity to transmit a meaningful message to others. Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action. Select Your Online Channels. Collect the Story.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2022

Increasingly, organizations of all sizes have access to digital tools that provide data, but data storytelling—making facts relatable and actionable—takes additional effort to transform data into tangible stories. Develop a strategy for data storytelling. Know your audience. Understand your capacity. Commit to a schedule.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In addition to email and your website, social media has become one of the more effective tools for nonprofit fundraising, especially for a crowdfunding campaign. However, a successful social media strategy can be difficult to nail down. When managing your social media outreach, you should: Tell a story. Share updates.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

According to many reports , email marketing is the best channel for return on investment. Despite the rise of social media , it has not been replacing email. Instead, social media has been acting as a complement to email campaigns. Make use of storytelling to make your asks more compelling. Provide quality content.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Segmenting new donors based on demographics, interests and preferred channels can enable more personalized outreach. This creates a more meaningful ask.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Many nonprofits have finalized their plans, but some are still adapting and adding tactics, like tweaking donation page settings, updating social media images, or double-checking that their organizations are in alignment with email best practices before the big day. What is the quantifiable impact of each dollar amount raised?

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So, you get to work and land on one text-heavy website and another website with a prominent video that describes a nonprofit’s work, mission, and impact. Examine your donor database, social media channels, or even survey data to answer questions, like the following: Why is your mission relevant to your audience’s direct interests?

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? In this two-part course you’ll learn how to use a simple storytelling framework and decision science to enhance the clarity of your organization’s digital communications.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Here’s what we’ll be covering to better utilize marketing for donor engagement: Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels . Integrating Marketing Channels . Core Nonprofit Marketing Channels. Let’s focus on these four main channels: Direct mail. Social media. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

In 2021, Media Cause worked with 11 clients in partnership on their End of Year Efforts. For some clients, we only contributed to a particular channel or two, while for others, we orchestrated their entire effort across channels. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles. Increased sense of urgency .

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Emphasize emotional appeals Leverage the power of storytelling and emotional appeals to connect with your supporters on a deeper level. Highlight impact and outcomes Show off the amazing results of your organization’s hard work by sharing all the fantastic achievements, milestones, and victories!

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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. Participants include @GivingTues, @magusgalmarini (Agus Galmarini of the Gates Foundation) @ArielAzoff (Social Impact at Medium), @ meansandrew (Head of Philanthropy & Civic Innovation @Uptake ) and me. Blog Posts.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Leverage Social Media Meta, Insta, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and the recently rebranded X. I’m sure you’re using at least one of these social media channels. Whether you’re personally into them or not, social media platforms offer opportunities for connection that go far beyond your database contact list.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

This can be as simple as giving them outlets to participate as part of a community and providing channels for regular internal communication, such as a segmented volunteer email list. In addition to sending blanket follow-up emails and letters thanking them, make them feel good by giving public shout-outs on social media and your blog.

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