Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

The convening used participatory methods to identify topics for small group conversations related to the theme and was expertly facilitated by Allen Gunn from Aspiration. ( I wrote a reflection last week about the facilitation techniques here ). There is not much value in the raw data unless you have the tools and skills to synthesize it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

Data should inform and optimise your fundraising strategy , and attribution is a simple technique you can use to really help you get it right. Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? Are your conversion rates different for different audiences? You’d want to know that right?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. I’m sure you’re using at least one of these social media channels. Develop an acquisition strategy for your top one or two social media channels. Unlike your social media channels, you have complete control.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

In another 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud found that “response and click through rates in nonprofit email campaigns declined by 16% and 18.7%, from 2012.” The study substantiates the claim by stating that”declining response rates illustrate a saturated channel with non-differentiated messaging and campaigns.”. Direct mail.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

With approximately 344 billion emails sent per day, it’s no wonder why so many recruiters use this channel to source, engage, and secure job applicants. As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It also requires strategic planning, effective communication, and innovative marketing techniques to reach your target audience and inspire them to take action. Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

having your marketing team launch a new campaign and explore a different communication channel). Achievable: Assess your current resources such as staff, budget, and marketing channels to determine whether your goal is realistic. Analyze which types of content, stories, and communication techniques resonate most with your donors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Diversifying your fundraising channels can help you reach more donors by making giving convenient for them. This level of personalization not only enhances donor satisfaction but also boosts retention rates by encouraging your donors to stay engaged with your cause! Be authentic. Make data-driven decisions.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

Digital fundraisers are busier than ever, reaching more people through digital channels than ever before. There is a lot of learning and experimenting going on in digital fundraising, which is fueling new innovations in how to raise money across the whole spectrum of digital channels. Mobile list size grew by 35% in 2017.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

A vast majority of nonprofits reported experimenting with new techniques last year, which could be anything from new tech tools to a novel strategy for reaching new supporters. Since its inception in 2012, GivingTuesday has relied on digital channels to build a global community. The possibilities are endless! Join the conversation!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 17, 2021

Web-to-Lead Conversion Rate. Lead-to-Sale Conversion Rate. The days of press releases may be over, but that’s ok…we can become media channels. Bill walked us through seven different perspectives organizations can use to further their mission using traditional media plus new channels. Lifetime Value (LTV).

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

The goals you set will help you plan the rest of your campaign: The channels you use for appeals, decisions about your event, and even the types of stories you’ll tell your donors will hinge on the goals you’ve set for your campaign. To set effective goals, use the S.M.A.R.T This is where the donor segmentation from earlier comes into play.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Tailor your most compelling narratives for different channels to share them widely. WFP USA paired this memorable introduction to Rani with a compelling fact that emphasizes the importance of empowering girls like her: School meals increase girls’ school enrollment rates by 12%. Share uplifting narratives optimized for your channels.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

But it was the experimental tools, tactics, and techniques below that helped us collectively raise a sweet $17 million for our ads clients in December. As we continue to see our traditional acquisition channels struggling with privacy restrictions, we constantly need to find new ways to engage with potential donors. chef’s kiss*.

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Bloomerang

MAY 10, 2022

Your donor retention rate measures how many donors continue to give to your organization over time. You can calculate your organization’s retention rate by dividing the number of donors who gave again this year by the number of all donors who contributed last year. Keep track of your retention rate and other engagement metrics.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

We have a 74% success rate helping these families find permanent housing, and 62% of the women in our program end up being able to go to school. It’s also the fastest growing social media channel and extremely popular for people aged 14-45. A donation from you will help us meet this goal and continue to help families in crisis.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Let’s take a look at some fundraising ideas – the fifteen most effective donor acquisition and online fundraising techniques used by top nonprofits. This was a 21% year-over-year increase and represents a continuing shift by donors to consumer-oriented engagement channels. 1) Go Mobile, Now! Here’s a quick video to show you how.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 21, 2021

The details will depend on your unique funnel for your hybrid event , but there are tools and techniques that can be implemented to help you operationalize this. . For example, you don’t need to inundate leads that clicked through your social media channel but did not register for the event with post-event follow-ups.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques you can use for boosting attendance for both the virtual and physical audience segments. . Early bird tickets can be offered at a discounted rate for a limited time. The techniques listed above will help any hybrid event find their target audience and entice them to register and attend.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Focus on optimizing donation channels for mobile. Elements to include when studying techniques that inspire immediate action and applying those lessons: Analyze effective ad appeals – what motivates rapid response? Study email subject lines and opening sentences that motivate instant open rates.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re an event planner and need to market your event, you might want to take advantage of some free marketing techniques that can really help promote your event. . Bring on Top-Rated Speakers, Presenters, or Keynote Speakers. Before we can dive into this, your brand first needs to identify how much you can spend.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2017

December is often the best time of the year to raise money, but it is also usually the time when email unsubscribe rates are at their highest. This high unsubscribe rate during December is just one symptom of the challenge of donor fatigue and ultimately of donor retention. And some of those people are our donors, or could have been.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

The assessment helps nonprofits look at eight different areas: Technology, Content, Channels/Devices, Audiences, Analytics, User Experience, and Governance. The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Allen Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Through strategically implemented training, software tools and engagement techniques, sales ops leaders enable sales reps to focus more on selling in order to drive business results. . Maintenance of Communication and Collaboration Channels. Conversion Rates. Salesforce Recruitment, Onboarding and Training. Sales Activities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This guide will explain how the process works and ways to optimize your campaigns to raise more from this channel. Then, cast a wider net by sending out your keyword with your written or video instructions to other donors who may also be interested in using this giving channel. Explore pricing plans and features.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

The challenges: Explosion of online media channels. Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. A multi-screen world. Every organization, individual has the opportunity to be a media organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

During the discussion, one of the partners asked about how they track whether engaging with their audience on Facebook or other social channel might lead to donations. ” Kevin came up and gave a mini-lesson on how to use this technique. ” You have to show the connection between the metric and what matters!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Moving forward, ask your donors to rate your organization on social media or provide a donor testimonial. All of us have access to our own communication channels (social media platforms, email, recommendation sites, etc.) These channels have shifted power from the nonprofit to the donor. 3: Donors Hold Power. Moving Forward.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2017

With so many potential connections and over 104 social media networks, utilizing this powerful communication channel to support your campaign or event may feel overwhelming. Focus on the social channels that work with your brand. Reddit, Quora, and Digg provide discussion channels. Fear not, as help is on the way!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. Measuring the Networked Nonprofit describes techniques for measuring engagement and networks and I’ll be presenting some of that material.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques you can use for boosting attendance for both the virtual and physical audience segments. . Early bird tickets can be offered at a discounted rate for a limited time. The techniques listed above will help any hybrid event find their target audience and entice them to register and attend.

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Gyrus

JULY 21, 2016

This can include advanced sales techniques, introductions to hidden product features, and techniques to hone their craft dependent on their job title and responsibilities. There are structured eLearnings and mLearnings beyond the typical certification requirements which allow for the continuing and necessary education of your people.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

These buttons serve as a gateway to the valuable content that your organization shares through its social media channels. Furthermore, the speed at which your donation page loads plays a significant role in maximizing conversion rates. Aim for a load time of 0-4 seconds to provide visitors with a seamless experience.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 30, 2017

Statistics have changed, new social channels have opened, but it’s clear that there are proven fundamental strategies and nonprofit best practices that can help an organization flourish in all areas. The ‘old rule’ that donors who come in via one channel should be communicated with through that same channel. Breakdown the Silos.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

There is perhaps no more telling data point than this: online donors 65-years and older have the highest retention rate. And donors that are 55-years and older have the highest retention rates for both online and offline giving. Do not confuse the channel of engagement with the channel of the transaction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Your website is becoming a channel and the web is already a hybrid mix of media where video plays a dominant role. Personalization is a technique that uses your donor data to automatically insert the supporter’s name in the video. If you see conversions increase along with play-through rates, great. How big is video online?

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Start with their past preferred communication channels. For instance, if a donor has a high average open rate and click-through rate for your email newsletters, email may be the way to go! Fundraising Techniques. Make sure you’re using the right marketing techniques to dramatically boost your donations.

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