Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Community is key: working with, not for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

Tailoring your messaging for each segment can result in increased engagement and higher email open rates, ultimately leading to more significant impact for your nonprofit. The tool can draft stewardship emails, create impactful copy for annual reports, and even generate speeches for stewardship events.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. Traditional analytics is like using a microscope to explore a limited area of information; whereas adding AI provides a satellite image of an entire data landscape. RapidMiner is another open-source platform with a drag-and-drop interface. And what might that be?

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

When a complete website redesign is not an option, there are small tweaks and improvements that can help you quickly optimize your website’s impact today. You can reimagine old footage or images by giving them new life on your social media channels. Think about your website experience from top to bottom as a storytelling platform.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Philanthropy is great for businesses’ brand image with their employees and their customers, which can help increase brand loyalty to their business. This shared audience, as well as the improved brand image, helps increase their sales. Benefits for businesses Your for-profit partner also benefits from a cause marketing relationship.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Enlarge this image 1. When a donor first lands on this donation page, they’ll only see an impact statement, a compelling image, and options for choosing your donation amount and frequency. High-Impact Image Not everyone who lands on a nonprofit donation form is ready to make a gift. Let’s take a look.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 22, 2023

An online store offers a consistent and scalable revenue stream, especially when integrated seamlessly with your existing online platforms. Showcase Stories and Impact Products can tell a story. This means, once you are onboarded, you will have ample help in understanding how to maneuver through their platform.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Whether you’re a small nonprofit aiming to make a local impact or a larger organization orchestrating a grand initiative, giving days offer a unique platform to amplify your cause. Think of it as a collective effort to make a significant impact in a short span. Who Hosts Giving Days? How Does a Giving Day Work?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The webinar was designed as a supplemental course to the webinar series required to earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising. 2) Write and distribute quarterly Impact Reports. . Why Quarterly Impact Reports? They focus your nonprofit on tracking and reporting impact which is essential for fundraising success.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2017

Go from zero to 60 — or at least gather enough speed to get on the highway entrance — with our Design for Nondesigner course series. Get your design driver's license by taking a few of TechSoup's online design courses. identify and apply standard processes for creating visually appealing and effective design.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

However, rather than treating these as disparate platforms, develop a cohesive marketing plan by integrating social media with your website. What better way to show off your nonprofit’s impactful work than with your engaging social media content? Do your research to find the right solution for your goals and broader web design needs.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. Is it worth it to spend the money?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The most effective donation pages are simple, impactful, and quick to complete. Each element of design you include on your donation page helps your supporters recognize your nonprofit as an organization they can trust, which is why branding is so important. Luckily, many fundraising platforms are mobile-friendly by design.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. DREAM’s annual report is doing everything right: beautiful images, student stories, and (of course) thanking their donors. DREAM (formerly Harlem RBI).

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Researchers also estimate that 23% of households struggled with food insecurity in 2020—a number that more than doubled from the previous year due to the economic impacts of the pandemic. However, getting your supporters to show up and participate in your event is only possible with a well-devised branding and design strategy.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 17, 2022

Today we are introducing an updated design system and creative approach, keeping the missions and focus of our constituents at heart. . Our promise to be the technology platform that powers your purpose remains at the core of all we do. We will lean into more muted tones in our color palette.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. Show Ongoing Impact With Frequent Website Updates In the flurry to jump on the newest and flashiest campaigns, it’s all too easy overlook a very important component of your marketing strategy—your website. You need a nonprofit CRM.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If your organization maintains an active presence on social media platforms , include social media links on your website. Remember, a well-designed website that seamlessly incorporates social media acts as a powerful catalyst for advancing the impact of your nonprofit organization.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Platforms like Zoom, Teams, or dedicated event apps can host virtual galas, auctions, or performances. Harness the power of storytelling through images, videos, and updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2018

By Katy Teson , a content strategist at Wired Impact , an organization seeking to make powerful websites something all nonprofits can afford. She also writes about digital marketing with helpful and actionable advice on Wired Impact’s nonprofit marketing blog and for their online guides. Give it a try! wave.webaim.org/extension.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

Use human centered design principles, not your arrogance of thinking you know what works for your audience without testing. Images: Images convey more than mere text, shapes, and colors. ” More about testing images on Facebook, see this useful article. Here’s the method. Here is a case study of Red versus Green.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

We are excited to share that Forum One has been selected for 7 Davey Awards for our excellence in web design! The 17th Annual Davey Awards received nearly 3,000 entries from ad agencies, digital agencies, production firms, in-house creative professionals, graphic designers, design firms, and public relations firms. Participants?observe?a

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Blog Design Best Practices. The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web. Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay. Embed images and videos that are consistent in size. 1) Understand and embrace modern blogging.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Nonprofits with well-designed, highly functional websites will have a definite advantage when it comes to reaching, engaging, and retaining more donors in years to come. Integrations allow data to flow freely from one platform to another, making it easier to generate the performance insights you need to make strategic improvements over time.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Composable Architecture: A Catalyst for Nonprofit Innovation Speaker(s): Jenn Johnson, Managing Director of Client Services; Andrew Howell, Technology Manager What if you could use the best parts of your favorite CMS alongside the most innovative interactive design technologies? Vote for this session! That’s one puzzle. Vote for this session!

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The three main types of AI you should know about: Generative AI are programs that can use your input to create new content, from images to texts to music. However, there’s one crucial thing to remember when using AI: don’t input any sensitive information into public AI platforms! Other chatbot AI.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Do the words "design" and "brand guidelines" make your toes curl and teeth grind? Does design lingo make you think you need to hire a professional designer or go to design school? recognize and define five basic core elements in design and in your organization's brand guide. spanhidden.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Create attention-grabbing designs. Before designing a new product, you should determine who that product is for. For example, while many of your supporters may use Twitter, the platform is noticeably less friendly to merchandise marketing than a site like Instagram, which provides greater control over how your images are displayed. .

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether you’re personally into them or not, social media platforms offer opportunities for connection that go far beyond your database contact list. A poorly designed donation form that is hard to navigate, lengthy, or confusing may prompt visitors to leave quickly. On the flip side, a well-designed donation form is easy to understand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Facebook has, for a couple years now, committed to making their platforms “video first.” Every year, Animoto surveys over 1,000 consumers to understand how evolving trends on social media are impacting purchase decisions. Facebook recommends that you “design for sound-off, delight for sound-on.” Tell One Story at a Time.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. Social media platforms allow nonprofits to reach a wider audience. Highlight impact and transformation. Increase engagement with images and videos.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Event branding not only enhances your organization’s identity but also helps convey the mission and impact of your cause. In this blog post, we’ll explore impactful event branding strategies tailored for nonprofits, empowering you to leave a lasting impression and drive support for your fundraising endeavors.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2021

Designing a desktop menu is one way; it’s one aspect of navigation that informs a website’s overall structure. Example : Marketlinks , a USAID-supported platform that helps users consume and contribute online content along a spectrum of issues. They take advantage of the space by including images as well. A standard basic menu.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Davey Award winners have been announced, and we’re proud to say that Forum One and our amazing clients have officially won 10 awards in website and app design for nonprofits, health, government, cultural institutions, and more. Forum One worked with the National Rural Health Resource Center to design their new website in Drupal 9.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The third post in this series, 10 Donation Page Best Practices for Nonprofits , provides detailed advice, but its worth reiterating that the first step in being successful in online fundraising is having well-designed, data-driven donation pages. Please see 10 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits for further inspiration.

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