Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

There are more places than ever to get free images that are entirely OK for you to use for your communications. Here are 10 sources for images you can freely use on your website or other communications channels. Where to Find Free Images. Google Advanced Image Search lets you filter your search by usage rights.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. Once you understand the basic elements of a good story and a few different ways to tell them, the rest is just practice, practice, practice. Show them who, where, why.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2017

Possibly the most used and most recommended, but arguably the most complicated software to edit photos, Lightroom can be found in the toolkit of most photographers. Or, you can always come back to edit your photos, even while you're offline. One very good feature is that this app has the option to take photos in RAW format.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Click “Add a Button” on the top right of your nonprofit’s page underneath the cover photo. Make sure that every time your nonprofit posts on social media, the post is accompanied by a high-quality photo that tells your nonprofit’s story. You can even run a few different ads aimed at different demographics.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 26, 2015

Oh stock images. Here are a few key considerations to help you choose fantastic images for your site. Are You Treating Your Images as Content? Good, this is important: Photos and other images should never be used just as decoration. Is the Image Relevant?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 29, 2015

With so many cute cat photos on the Internet, it's tempting to just grab one and use it on your website. But what are the rules and where can you get good public domain or Creative Commons images to spice up your website? The Rules on Using Images. You don't need to register an image with the U.S.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Given Candid’s varied technology needs, we use a variety of AI tools across different departments. A unified strategy helps us avoid unstructured adoption of AI tools—that is, each department adopting different tools on an ad hoc basis and using them in disparate ways.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Today’s blogging couldn’t be more different. Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay. Below are three examples from three different nonprofits: 1) e-Newsletter opt-in on the Marshall Project blog. Embed images and videos that are consistent in size.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

When it comes to nonprofit web design, this principle is no different. Incorporate your visual branding Your brand represents who your nonprofit is and the kind of work you’re doing to make a difference in the community. Robust: Your website must be compatible with different browsers and assistive technologies.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

In this context, A/B testing is the process of testing different gift suggestions to see which options yield the highest donation amounts. Experiment with different suggested giving ranges to understand which options appeal to your donors the most. Describe the impact of giving at different levels. Choosing images strategically.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. Each platform has its unique set of uses and capabilities, reaching different kinds of networks. Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

An online fundraising campaign is different than a simple online fundraiser. There are lots of different reasons to run an online campaign. You’ll need to write several versions of your Ask for several different channels, and you’ll need to write several different posts. Use powerful images to tell your story.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Because they were hosting a scavenger hunt both virtually and in person, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass used photo challenges to make it fair for both types of teams. The photo challenges encouraged teams to upload photos completing scavenger hunt tasks or gathering scavenger hunt items for points. Information.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind. Photo credit: mixetto via Getty Images The post Empowering grassroots organizations: building capacity, diversity, and relationships appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

One undeniable trend is that people are increasingly attracted to images and videos and much less interested in unadorned text. Images bring life and interest to anything. But can you get in trouble by posting images of people without their consent? Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. You can indeed.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

With all the details ironed out, all that’s left is to upload your image or video with your text copy and publish your Facebook Ad. Photo Ads Photo ads are one of the most common types of promotion on Facebook. Use high-quality images for ads. Unclear visuals look unprofessional, so be critical when selecting your images.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Tip: Make sure that the names of your images, the captions of your pins and the descriptions of your pin boards are using the right keywords and search terms so that they can easily be discovered by potential supporters. Pinterest has a completely different culture than the other major social networking sites.

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Candid

MAY 8, 2024

Hall concluded that “bias, not pipeline issues or personal choices, pushes women out of science—and that bias plays out differently depending on a woman’s race or ethnicity.” Gender Bias Against Women in Science , authors Joan C. Williams, Katherine W. Phillips, and Erika V.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

They truly want their effort to make a difference. Upon signing up, be sure to include your logo, photos and message to show them what you’re all about, then promote your program via email, text and social media. To break up the monotony, you’ll want to post photos, videos, links and graphics.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your site’s architecture will continuously reinforce the legitimacy of your organization through text, photos, testimonials, and logos. Humans tend to respond to images of fellow humans. Include stunning heartwarming images of the work you do on the page where you share your impact numbers. Is your website easy to navigate?

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2022

AI Image Generation. One of the most interesting recent applications of AI machine learning is image generation by text prompt. We now live in a world where it is possible to simply type in any words you can think of and see amazing images generated based on your input. Each tackles a text prompt in a slightly different way.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 20, 2022

They want to know how their donation will directly further the cause, and that this gift will make a difference in achieving it. Lay out the fundraising goal for each of your initiatives, and include photos and videos that focus on the importance of the cause and how a gift will help create real change.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

It shows donors that their actions are making a difference. Photos and videos have immediate appeal and draw people into a story FAST. In fact, sometimes a video or series of photos can tell the story for you. Notice that the image at the top makes you think this is a thank-you note, maybe a year-end thank you.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 20, 2022

Feature relevant images. Try different fonts. Test out different shapes. Download the image and paste it into your flyer. It isn’t boring despite not having complex images. Tip 5: Feature relevant images. You don’t have to be a professional marketer to successfully embed images into your flyer!

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Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, you can either attend a webinar or enroll in a self-paced online course on finding grants to learn about different types of foundations, what motivates them to give, and how you can start researching funders who are likely to be interested in your nonprofit’s mission and work.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

A Successful Online Silent Auction Requires Great Photos of Your Auction Items. Good photos can help a silent auction item sell for more, and bad photos will hurt your chances of getting the highest price possible. You’ll want to use a simple, solid-colored background for your photos.

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Qgiv

APRIL 27, 2023

Apple Pay Giving via Venmo Add impact images Promote matching gifts Encourage recurring giving 1. 10 per transaction, donation history and account statements, a photo gallery, and more. Add impact images Our next nonprofit mini trend involves your donation form. The trend: add impact images.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

These are fictional representations of different audience segments. Build an inclusive online community by adding these elements to your blog posts: Images with diverse individuals that reflect the demographics represented by your nonprofit’s supporters and beneficiaries. Add specific details that bring your personas to life.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 19, 2011

I often think I have to make a big impact to make the world a better place (my company is called Big Vision Consulting for heaven's sake), but honestly, it's the little things, and the collection of many small actions, that really make a difference. Image: It's all the same rose!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. What photos and videos can you use to tell your campaign story? Tip 2: Use Photos to Create Emotional Impact. Consider how the photo subject will reinforce the fundraising campaign message.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. Creative Commons on Flickr :: flickr.com/creativecommons. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

They say : “I want only happy images in our end-of-year appeal.” . You say : “You’re wrong; research shows sad images raise more money than happy ones.” . They say : “They need to see we’re effective and happy photos show that.”. They say : “I want only happy images in our end-of-year appeal.” . You say : “Great idea.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It means that the job description and tasks might shift and require using or learning different skills. Photo credit: gorodenkoff via Getty Images The post Beyond efficiency: A human-first AI adoption strategy appeared first on Candid Blog. Disrupting job tasks is not the same as eliminating jobs.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

Direct mail may use different friendly URLs to test response rates. Email may test different “Donate” calls to action to improve click-through rates. Do you know if people are more likely to click through and register if they see a photo of the golf course, or one that connects them to your cause? What results have you seen?

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Selecting photos for your brand in a deliberate and thoughtful way makes your organization more inclusive. Every day, we constantly see photos of people—in social media, on websites, on television, in advertisements, in print, and in our daily environment. It also has the power to make our culture more equitable for everyone.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Good stories show a dramatic difference in the ‘before’ and ‘after,’ and move people to ask questions, make a donation, or get involved. Remember, facts tell, stories sell. Visitor-friendly website.

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