Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Look for trends among the following: Outreach strategies you used on those days. See What’s New In Fundraising. What time of year it was.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

This post features a video of animals available for adoption and encourages people with matching names to come and adopt, providing a conversation starter for community members in the comments! Conversions. On social media, a conversion might be a donation, a sign-up for a newsletter, or attendance at an event.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. It’s a conversation. Following this trend, Meta has introduced Meta Verified.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

The conversation was tweeted and re-tweeted thousands of times, and people joined in the fun. Here’s a powerful example of personal storytelling using the threads by Charlotte Clymer on depression and suicide. Twitter Lists: Twitter lists are really useful for tracking trends in a specific area.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Follow the lead of this executive director who launched her two-person nonprofit team into the limelight simply by joining in on the community conversation.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

5 Creative Content beyond text Generative AI tools are becoming very powerful storytelling aids. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of the latest trends in AI, deep learning models and NLP strategies, as well as a robust understanding of customer service UX design.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Reach out to nonprofit influencers and ask them for a quote on different nonprofit-related topics, such as easy ways to manage multiple events or nonprofit fundraising trends. Crowdsource Your Content This is a great way to start a conversation with your audience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

They have historically been left out of the conversation, but want to give their time and resources to make the biggest social impact possible. To engage with the next generation of donors most effectively, utilize authentic storytelling via social platforms. Also, consider asking your younger donors how they wish to be reached.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are my top digital storytelling platforms and tools for your nonprofit to try out in 2010."

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When funders come together and share insights from reading grant applications and from conversations with local nonprofits, they see patterns and trends emerge. Start with one conversation. Exponent Philanthropy members recommend reaching out to two or three other foundations in your town or city to have a conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. But here's the thing: the trends aren't actually that good." Change the internet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

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. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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Blue Fox

APRIL 6, 2020

Time for storytelling and building on the bonds that folks already have with your organization. 3) Review year to date spending and create a cash flow forecast to assist with decision making : With the 1st quarter nearly ended, you will have a good idea of core operating expense trends. Time for phone and video calls.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

These high-level discussions focused on key thought leadership topics and trends shaping the industry. The problem with this model of storytelling is that we fail to form a meaningful connection with our audience. Knowing that this is a value that we all share, we have told stories and started conversations about safety. #2

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Analyze data to identify trends, target event page improvements and marketing efforts, and make informed decisions that optimize ticket sales strategies. And don’t forget to follow up with reminder emails and exclusive offers to boost conversion rates! Webinar Next-Level Storytelling Tactics for Nonprofits Learn More 9.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

The ongoing conversation about student debt and the value of a college credential exacerbates the issue for higher education institutions. Check out HubSpot’s 2023 Marketing Strategy & Trends Report for ideas on how to pivot and focus on what will have the most impact. Use video storytelling!

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos. But to truly understand how nonprofits can best engage Gen Z on social media, we thought it was important to bring my generation’s voice into the conversation. Has a shorter attention span, which requires content that is skimmable.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s the holiday season and people are in good spirits and wanting to give out of sheer generosity or to offset their annual taxes and the most savvy nonprofits stand to gain the most by capitalizing on online giving trends. 2) Focus on Storytelling and Impact. Who can you feature among your program participants?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A conversion-optimized donation page. A/B testing involves creating two different versions of a webpage and assessing which drives more engagement and conversions. A conversion-optimized donation page. Incorporate these six elements into your website to see better fundraising results: 1. Motivational imagery.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

Sometimes there’s not enough conversation in a blog post or a 140 character tweet. Melanie Mathos and Frank Barr y with Blackbaud discuss a variety of trends, events, and topics from across the nonprofit world. The goal of npVOICES is go deeper into topics that matter in the nonprofit sector.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. At the very beginning of my digital storytelling career, I didn't spend a lot of time on the pre-production.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention. Highlight growth in conversions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

This information can provide valuable insights into your current supporters and help you identify trends and patterns that may inform your strategies. For example, younger supporters may respond better to informal, conversational language, while older donors may prefer a more formal and traditional tone.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. NTC combines practical strategies with conversations about bleeding-edge technology to create a one-of-a-kind educational experience. Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. In order to rise to this challenge, Media Cause focused on leveraging these elements to improve on 2020 wins and increase conversions through: Personalized storytelling. Compelling and varied multimedia content .

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It’s the holiday season — people are in good spirits and wanting to give out of sheer generosity or to offset their annual taxes and the most savvy nonprofits stand to gain the most by capitalizing on online giving trends. 2) Focus on Storytelling and Impact. Watch a 4-minute CauseVox demo here.

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Classy

JULY 19, 2021

3 Nonprofit Video Marketing Trends to Note. To help boost your content’s visibility, spark conversation, and get people talking, focus on the timeliness of your video topic. . Takeaway: Be intentional with the content you include in your long-form video to ensure that it’s conversational, engaging, on-brand, and value-packed. .

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Everyaction

JULY 18, 2018

Share your organization’s mission, who you serve, the influence your organization has on its audience(s), and the role it plays in the larger conversation around your issue area. Don’t forget - despite the structured, sometimes mechanical feel a fundraising plan can have, storytelling does have a place in the planning process.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

You can read it and join the conversation on the SSIR blog , or read the copy below. Seen as a success for the participating nonprofits, the organizers wanted to know more about what worked and whether giving days as a form of regional nonprofit development could be a new trend for the sector.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

Choose useful metrics that track things like your engagement, impressions, reach, referrals, and conversion rates. Focus on storytelling. The most important part of any content strategy is honing your storytelling skills. The best way to determine if your goals are SMART is to figure out how you’ll measure your success.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

The conference favors networking opportunities over speaker-led sessions and utilizes the “Liberating Structures” facilitation technique to spark conversation and empower innovation. AFP ICON Date: April 7-9, 2024 Location: Toronto, ON Website: www. The agenda for AFP ICON 2024 is still TBD.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

We’ve all been there: staring at a blank screen, desperately trying to create captivating social media fundraising content that resonates with our audience, while keeping up with the latest algorithms and trends. The Importance of Storytelling It’s no secret that a great story can generate movers and shakers.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2017

In fact, we’ve heard the idea come up in a variety of conversations, and characterized in other forms, like, the “ the transformative me ” and “ the new luxury is a better you.” Many have called 2017 “the year of me”. Imagery can also be static or show movement based on the desired action from the donor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

It really came to life when we started to build in the authenticity and storytelling we could offer from our own skills. I am assuming that this conversion from pinning to donating is one rung on your ladder of engagement ? Having specialists in-house means we’re always monitoring trends and looking for opportunities.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Washington, DC: Web Trends: Wordpress & Beyond. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Digital Storytelling - A NetSquared Victoria Panel. Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Adelaide, Australia: Mixing online with offline - building communities that take action. Wednesday, September 18.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Between the visual storytelling opportunities, real time update capabilities, almost all of the same advertising options as Facebook, and 1 billion active monthly users* – Instagram is a no brainer to me. they do an amazing job of visual storytelling), @rainforestalliance. , @habitatforhumanity. , @aspca. , charitywater.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . storytellers?in?the?world. In the span of one year, from 2016 to 2017, remote work grew 7.9%.

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