Tech Soup

MARCH 2, 2010

See our recent spotlight on StoryCorps to learn more and stream one of the organization's stories. He's the founder of a couple online businesses, including StreamFist.com , a site that turns related YouTube videos into a continous streaming content channel (just like the good old days of TV).

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Here’s how: Analyze fundraising channels: Examine how each of your fundraising channels is performing. Identify your strongest channels and consider reallocating resources to those that are most effective. Optimize communication channels, refine messaging , and leverage technology for increased efficiency.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. Sharing across platforms – Instagram and Foursquare.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Once upon a time, the ability for a nonprofit to tell its story was handled through analog means. It has also allowed nonprofits to communicate more with different types of campaigns that tell a different story based on the conversion you want. In general, the open rate for nonprofit emails ranges from 15-18%.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Establish Communication Channels for Engagement. Our production and technology team for the Collaborative found that it was useful to have pre-arranged channels for participants to be able to communicate with each other during and after sessions. JP recommends nonprofits: Have another streaming platform ready to go just in case.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Channel preference (social media vs. email). Facebook: With live streaming and story capabilities, Facebook is ideal for spreading the word about your upcoming fundraisers and events. Nonprofits post photos, videos, IGTVs, reels, and stories to show the impact of their mission and advocate for support. . Demographics .

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

To help with consistency, a good first step is to take inventory of your social channels: Which social channels is your nonprofit on? How often are you posting on each channel? Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. Does the imagery we’re using visually tell our story? .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. A successful fundraising strategy uses a multi-channel approach to spread awareness of your mission, announce important event dates, and reach wider audiences. Email campaign open rates: Are your supporters seeing your emails? And the list goes on.

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Qgiv

JULY 30, 2021

In fact, 84% of Generation Z is open to becoming a fundraiser on behalf of your organization! . Participants can customize their pages, share their stories, and upload photos and videos to their page. Qgiv’s custom walkthroughs train supporters to create a unique, beautiful page that tells their personal story.

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Qgiv

MARCH 28, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a variety of revenue streams and expenses to pay to maintain their daily operations. Nonprofits use a variety of fundraising channels to raise money for their mission. Your grant application should also tell the story of your organization. How do 501(c)(3) organizations make money?

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

While this will ultimately depend on your unique organization, some good virtual volunteer ideas include: Making fundraising phone calls Conducting outreach on your behalf Sharing stories and testimonials with their own friends and family Social media promotion. Take Advantage Of Video Conferencing And Streaming Tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

An ever-growing consistent revenue stream, nonprofits would be wise to proactively and enthusiastically promote their monthly giving program. Double the Donation is only open to U.S. Fundraiser Stickers for Facebook Stories. Page Fundraisers. A Live Video “Donate” button.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

Revenue Streams: Museums want to maintain control of sales of "officially sanctioned" images of objects via catalogues and postcards. To me, an open photo policy is a cornerstone of any institution that sees itself as a visitor-centered platform for participatory engagement. There are two parts to this.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. Fundraising is about building trust, sharing stories of impact, and growing a community of supporters. Feature donor stories in your broadcast.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2010

Whatever channel they use, they’re building a bridge from online to onland. Use a Unique HashTag: A hashtag is a keyword that opens up a public conversation on Twitter. If you have a projector and laptop available, you may want to stream the Twitter Feed during the event. Have an amazing story? Be creative.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

2) Craft a compelling message (behind-the-scenes, a call-to-action, a positive story, etc.). 3) Upload visual content that tells the story of your organization. In fact, one of the most in-demand job skills for digital marketers and fundraisers is knowing how to effectively use social media advertising channels and Google Ads.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 29, 2020

Is there an open setup that naturally stimulates side conversations throughout the day? With screen-sharing capabilities, you can open online Monopoly, JackBox games (a popular party game), or Bingo onto your desktop to allow for full participation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Here the Red Cross has affiliates who are obviously scanning their stream across different time zones and there is obviously a “in case of Twitter emergency call …&# written down some place. Had the mistake been a lot of worse , it might have been a different story.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

Are your email open rates and click rates dropping? Whether standalone or part of a series, email can tell a more complex story than most social media posts – and an email can link to more than one thing. . Cross-channel promotion means more than just digital: email can spark plenty of actions in the real world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

These reports will add up all of a person’s related actions on Causes into a larger story of how they are helping your organization. Some will adopt more quickly than others depending on perhaps generational context, how set they are in their routines, and comfort level with openness and serendipity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

I started my talk with a story about why I liked Twitter: It allows me to connect with people in my professional field and have a great conversations or ad hoc collaborations that improve practice. My opening framework breaks down the strategy into strategy blocks. Connecting With New Colleagues. Theory and Practice.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

This allows you to understand who your major donors are, what leads them to give at a high level, and how you can build relationships with them and potential major donors to foster a sustainable giving stream. Follow up on a different marketing channel, such as social media. Send a survey if you don’t hear back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2022

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to generate 15-second videos and host live streams. TikTok’s interface is particularly useful for creating videos that tell entire stories in 15 to 60 seconds. Think about your campaigns, programs, beneficiaries, volunteer experiences, and stories. What is TikTok?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Disparate marketing channels complicates the life of the average NPO today. The campaign is an example of an integrated social/mobile campaign that seamlessly integrates the message across different channels for different audiences. Need an organizational culture open to failure and trying new things. Requires strategy.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

One year they asked people to share their space stories – specifically why was the exploration of space important to them. They did it through email and social and set up a page on their website where members could share their stories and read what others submitted. Explain how in-kind gifts make an impact by telling a story.

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Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

Any good stewardship plan involves consistent and strategic engagement with your donors through a number of channels and with a variety of touchpoints. Be sure to share impact stories, campaign progress, and program updates to keep your community in the know. For example, you don’t want to only reach out when you’re making an ask.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar. Let’s get started.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Organizations are still fearful using social media channels at all, much less using them to their full potential. At a minimum, these media can be used for an outbound channel and get their feet wet. They'd love to tell you their success stories. But at a maximum, they can truly produce huge results. Don't believe me?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 20, 2017

But this doesn’t tell the real story of the P2P evolution happening across the industry. Additionally, these tech savvy supporters want to fundraise using the technology and communication channels they use on a daily basis. By owning the timeline, the revenue stream is more predictable and cyclical.

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Neon CRM

MAY 31, 2023

This can occur through various channels such as social media, word of mouth, or advertising. Without a steady stream of new donors, the realities of donor churn will eventually grind your organization to a halt. This can include creating posts that feature donors or sharing stories of impact that highlight specific contributions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2009

Based on the exceptional month-over-month growth in visitors and steady stream of insightful comments, our team of bloggers has been successful – and the future is even more exciting. Our talented team, solid strategy and collaborative and open community of readers helped overcome that quickly.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

That is why crafting compelling narratives that help the donor see their place in the story are so powerful. In fact, we found that 71% of donors are open to assisting in fundraising activities for organizations they support. Mixing both story and statistics will help you create a powerful proposal. And your donors want to help!

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 20, 2023

Video is a powerful medium that can maximize engagement across your marketing channels and inspire meaningful support on behalf of your cause. Increase email open and click-through rates Concise emails are often the most effective, as they ensure that your message is clear and doesn’t get lost among unnecessary information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

I've covered arts organizations and social media here and there over the past three years and last winter co-wrote a cover story article with Rebecca Krause-Hardie for ArtsReach. The Museum solicited photographs from artists via an open call on their website, Facebook group, Flickr groups, and outreach to Brooklyn-based arts organizations.

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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? " You read an excerpt here. Many individuals tag hundreds of resources each week.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

AUGUST 13, 2012

Telling the Benetech story better is crucial to our future: crucial to making the social change at scale that we consider the essence of innovation. In 2012, we’ll be rolling out new branding, new media, and new stories all with the goal of getting better at what we do and raising our impact. They just worked! We value transparency.

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