Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Once your website is designed and structured according to this technique, it becomes easier to update it when those needs change by asking these questions: Which tasks don’t apply anymore? The answers to these questions will help guide your design decisions anytime you encounter organizational changes… or global pandemics.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

The question here is: what is already top of mind for our audience? What headlines are they seeing, what conversations are they having, what are they worrying about or hoping for in this moment? Sometimes, the answers to these questions will be unclear based on the information we have. Source: Fight for $15.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Then I build out the content and discussion questions. In reviewing the data and themes from the audience input, some terrific questions about engagement popped out: How can we become better at using social media so that our channels experience more engagement and convert people to get involved? How can we get people to talk to us?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

And yes, earlier this year, Sesame Street’s Elmo broke the Internet when he asked the simple question, “How is everybody doing?” There are, and always will be, other headlines, but your supporters are your supporters because they care about your work. It’s going to be a year—but we’re in it together.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

There is no one size fits all answer to this question. The answers to those questions can fill entire books, but at the very least it will take time and hard work to make sure you get the support you would hope for this fall and winter. Remember the importance of the headline. Have a well established core headline.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

I also tried out a lot of math jokes on her - check out the video to see how they landed, or read on for the highlights of our conversation. To help boost engagement rates, Amy suggests using rich media like graphics and video, asking questions, and creating content that's just begging to be shared.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2017

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you not waste time?

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 19, 2017

Result: 63% more donations, 55% higher conversion rate and a 2X ROI. Had a 55% increased conversion rate. Result: 119%-203% higher conversion rates. In some cases, organizations saw between 119% and 203% increase in overall conversions. conversion rate) to donate $10.00 Twitter Conversion Tracking.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

This post will clarify any questions you might have and help you make the most of your grant! Then you’ll need to apply (you can do this by answering a few questions and uploading a few basic stats). Be sure to set up an ad for each keyword that includes that keyword in the headline and the description. Have you applied?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 7, 2024

If you encounter any questions or difficulties during the verification or activation process, don’t hesitate to seek assistance from the Google Ad Grants International Facebook Group or connect with a Google Ad Grants Specialist at Webup! Learn more about setting up conversion tracking, see Webup!’s

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Judi Sohn

JULY 3, 2011

.): I find this interesting (or I have an opinion/thought/idea/question) so I want to share this with you because for some reason you find me interesting enough to follow/friend me (so maybe you really do want to know where I am or what I had for lunch). But I can’t target you any more than Robert could change his headline for me.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

is commonly the first question people encounter when they start a redesign, but I beg to differ. Your online presence is not about your constituents starting the conversation: at first, it's about you having the chance to give your 30-second pitch about who you are, what you do, and why it's important. Keep the content updated.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2012

We used this opportunity to support the work of MALDEF and reach Latinos with information about the ACA by tweeting out questions — in English — and links to our member stories related to our platform of issues, including the economy, early childhood education and health care, specifically the Affordable Care Act.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2013

News headlines distract me, my to-do list grows, and I have to work hard to sustain the energy that was so palpable just days before. Some people opt for daily or weekly digests, but I find the activity level to be manageable, and the conversation most useful, when I receive them in real time. Ask questions. get back to my desk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Next, we drilled into each theme to clarify why we grouped particular items into particular categories and where they might be some sub-categories. Peter facilitated conversation that helped us build a shared understanding of the current situation. Technique 3: Creative Matrix. It can also help generate many ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Note from Beth: If you’ve been following my blog lately, you know I’ve been having this conversation with Marnie Webb about abundance. I asked Jim Richardson, who blogs at the Museum Next Blog and is the brainchild behind the event, a couple of questions: How did #askacurator come about? What was the objective?

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

Just two weeks later, having received a ton of thoughtful comments on that original post, her new headline was Join the Monthly Community Building Chats ! How #CommBuild works Each week whoever wants to participate comes to Twitter, searches for the hashtag #CommBuild, and finds a conversation about topics tied to community management.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

The endless news cycle with one outrageous headline after another and organizations continuing having to engage in rapid response work in this political climate. Take them through a journey and have a conversation with them, a back and forth. And don’t forget to include a donation ask on the final question!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

We’ll start with a few key trends in philanthropy that will ground our conversation. And then we’ll have some time for question and answers to make sure that we can do our best to address some of the things that you and your teams and your boards are facing today. So your options include $389 billion, 471, and 525.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 28, 2013

There’s no magic answer to the ideal calibration of layout, copy, images, fields, offer and headline that drive the highest possible levels of donor acquisition. Take a look at your donor forms and have an honest conversation about whether you’re really using every piece of data you ask for. Is it WORN? Write Once, Read Never.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

Here's how it works: In real time, @jaybaer sends out a series of 20 interview questions as tweets. The questions are 140-characters long and he uses a hashtag #twt20. . Other people who are monitoring the hashtag or watching the stream can add their thoughts or questions or retweet. Jay asked some terrific questions.

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NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

Just two weeks later, having received a ton of thoughtful comments on that original post, her new headline was Join the Monthly Community Building Chats ! How #CommBuild works Each week whoever wants to participate comes to Twitter, searches for the hashtag #CommBuild, and finds a conversation about topics tied to community management.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

The first and most important step is for organizations to put on their listening ears and monitor conversations, get feedback, and continuously improve. 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.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 18, 2019

Sure, you could offer different pricing, features or benefits, but there’s one element you can tweak to increase conversions almost instantly: copywriting. No formulas or complex techniques—just simple and powerful words you can implement into your copy to increase conversion rates. Good copy brings out emotions in readers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Societal Change: Impact on society, policy discussions, and conversations that advance sustainable practices. For example, in August, 2011, when an freak Earthquake hit the east coast, they shared photo of some lawn chairs being turned over with the headline, “Earthquake Damage.” Source: grist.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 28, 2015

Relevant information is ripped from the headlines, hot hot hot. Here's my first question for you: what's the biggest question on your mind about relevance and cultural institutions? If you are reading this via email and wish to respond, you can join the conversation here. Exhibition about #blacklivesmatter? Usefulness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2006

It will explain the problem that a widget may solve for a nonprofit blog, some examples of nonprofit blogs using them, and oh yeah, answer the age old question "What is a Widget?" Robin Good recently interviewed Marshall Kirkpatrick about Mash-ups and he asked Marshall to define widgets in the context of the conversation.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 23, 2018

As with other programs that fall under the strategic CSR umbrella, one question we often hear from social good champions at companies in the early stages of cause marketing programs is, “Who should own it?” We’re not necessarily talking business value— which was so much a part of the cause marketing conversation a few years back.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

The COPD Foundation uses the Google Ad Grant to reach people who are Googling questions about COPD in particular or similar symptoms in general and directs them to the Screene r page on their website: Individuals can then fill out the free assessment to see if they are at an elevated risk for COPD. . In many cases, the answer is yes. .

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2016

Think of it as sort of headline or teaser. What other questions do you have about direct mail appeals? Ask them in the comment section below and let’s get the conversation started. Keep the purpose of your mail piece in mind that we discussed in step one. Don’t peak their interest for the wrong reasons.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Earlier this fall, I read this headline: "Stanford study: Participation in a cultural activity may reduce prejudice." My biggest question for these social psychologists is this: how do we apply their lessons to our work? There are many forms of the test and it can be modified to target specific questions of interest.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 15, 2015

Thousands more conversations during the festival. ANSWERING THE MOST BASIC QUESTION One of the most frequent questions I heard along Market Street was: "What''s going on here?" ANSWERING THE MOST BASIC QUESTION One of the most frequent questions I heard along Market Street was: "What''s going on here?"

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The more information you require, the more you kill your conversion rate. Creating a Natural Conversation on Your Donation Landing Page. Every time you ask your site visitor for something – whether it’s a donation or just an email signup – you are entering a mental conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2007

Lamb links to another story: "wireless network might be used by terrorists," the headline screams. I think of blogs as a two-conversation where I'm engaging or paying more attention to the content. s get back to the question at hand. Well, yeah. " What is with these scare stories? s called a web site.

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