Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 20, 2024

DonorDirect ] 48% of donors cite email as their preferred method of hearing updates and appeals from the organization. Direct mail was the second most preferred channel at 21%, followed by social media (17%), text messaging (8%), and phone calls (2%). organizations. organizations. organizations.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Just like other community-based organizations , nonprofits and advocacy groups thrive off of supporters’ passion, drive, and action. However, keeping the momentum alive can be challenging for organizations of all types, especially when managing a large supporter base or dealing with internal and external changes.

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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. I firmly believe in the latter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Virtual lobby days may be accessible to more people than in-person events; new supporters may be looking for a lower-barrier way to get involved; and virtual events can help you build the power in numbers that any organization needs for a successful advocacy effort. on the Mobilize platform for the 2022 cycle. We’ll be rooting for you!

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2024

As a major source of your recruitment income, sourcing and securing new members for your organization is a top priority. In this guide, we’ll review how you can harness the power of digital marketing to promote your membership-based organization. Does your union offer member-facing software that simplifies dues payments?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 4, 2021

As soon as people go online, whether it’s on their phones or computers, they are instantly bombarded with organizations and companies vying for their attention. A tried and true method of increasing marketing efforts is to use a multi-channel approach. Why Your Nonprofit Website Plays a Critical Role.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. Nonprofits nowadays invest serious resources to keep pace with the latest social media trends. Sprout Social. By Sacha Evans.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

As the Web goes mobile , so does social media… and so should your nonprofit. There are more than 65 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices and that number grows daily. MySpace estimates that 50% of its Website traffic will be mobile within 24 months.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

By Christy Noel , Vice President of Digital Marketing Services at MobileCause – a company that pioneered text-to-donate and also offers an extensive suite of online, mobile and event fundraising solutions. Make sure your website is mobile optimized for donors using their cell phones. 3) Send to Social Media. 5) Video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Shopify’s biggest selling points are that it is super mobile friendly and it easily plugs into the shop experience on Instagram and Facebook. Already have a shop?

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. These events should offer information about your organization and its mission, services, goals, and ways to get involved. Use social media. Compile a list of prospects based on donors to other organizations.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Truth be told, I much prefer the anonymity of being “Nonprofit Organizations” online ( Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , etc.) Truth be told, I much prefer the anonymity of being “Nonprofit Organizations” online ( Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , etc.) Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Further, most Kenyans do not use credit cards, instead the majority of the population use mobile payments and cash. M-Changa strives to make it convenient for local NGOs to accept both mobile and card payments. M-Changa has also partnered with GlobalGiving to enable NGOs already of the platform to accept mobile payments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. It was the optimal time for early adoption of social media by nonprofits, and it’s no coincidence that the nonprofits that embraced these new tools in 2006 through 2008 are today the most successful nonprofits on the Social Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2013

A well-promoted mobile alert campaign is hard to find in the nonprofit sector. If a nonprofit is going to invest in mobile alerts, then mobile opt-ins and short code and keyword pitches should be integrated into multiple communication channels such as print, web, email, and social and mobile media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 28, 2013

A well-promoted mobile alert campaign is hard to find in the nonprofit sector. If a nonprofit is going to invest in mobile alerts, then mobile opt-ins and short code and keyword pitches should be integrated into multiple communication channels such as print, web, email, and social and mobile media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Organization: The Nature Conservancy. Organization Size: +1 million members, +3800 staff. Mobile: m.nature.org. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Mobile communication is becoming a central part of nonprofit fundraising and advocacy. This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. The nonprofit receives the donation sometime later from the Mobile Giving Foundation , which means the donation isn’t instantaneous.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 18, 2023

Omni-channel personalization. Personalization efforts are being extended across multiple channels and touchpoints, including webpages, mobile apps, social media, email marketing, and customer support, to provide a consistent and seamless user experience. Social media integration.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 5, 2021

Take a look at how you can use mobile engagement to keep your donors captivated by your organization. What is mobile marketing and why does it matter? Mobile marketing is the practice of reaching out to donors on their mobile devices. Take this a step further by optimizing your online presence for mobile users.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Who do they follow on social media? You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. For example, you could interview a long-time board member about their experience, or spotlight brand-new volunteers to welcome them to your organization.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What marketing channels will you use? If you’re thinking about taking a one-channel marketing approach, there’s a good chance some donors will miss your messaging. Instead, try using multi-channel marketing to earn more Giving Tuesday donations. What is multi-channel marketing? Here are some tips!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

Studies show that people spend an average of almost eight and a half hours interacting with digital media per day. This includes time spent scrolling through social media, checking emails, watching shows and movies on streaming services, and more. Start by digging into your customer data to better understand who they are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Organization: Taproot Foundation. Organization Size: 40 Employees. Title (s): Manager, External Affairs and Associate, Social Media & Recruitment. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

There is little argument that email and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming mandatory tools for supporter outreach. These communication channels provide nonprofit organizations with an immediate and effective way to solicit, cultivate, and engage donor support. So what can you do?

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

After all, in the increasingly online world in which cause-related organizations prosper or fail it can be difficult to understand how to allocate limited resources, especially towards a solid social media presence that translates to dollars and cents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which has helped your organization the most and how?

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Why LGBTQ+ advocacy is always-on from here on It’s more important than ever for LGBTQ+ organizations to effectively advocate on behalf of LGBTQ+ people. Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve.

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Qgiv

JULY 28, 2021

And for many, that next big thing is mobile fundraising! But getting started with mobile fundraising is a big undertaking. And you may be wondering what a mobile giving program could look like for your organization, or if focusing on mobile donations is the right strategy for you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

P2P fundraising enables nonprofits to mobilize fundraisers within their existing networks of supporters. By empowering advocates to fundraise on their behalf, organizations can increase engagement and tap into new donor bases. However, the Social Fundraiser study makes it clear that many participants struggle to fundraise effectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 10, 2010

years, I have been providing lots of little tips on how nonprofits can increase their ROI through my Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and MySpace Best Practices, but now that the vast majority of nonprofits utilize social media and have been for awhile, I think most of us are ready some more advanced strategies. For the last 4.5

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