Qgiv

JULY 10, 2023

Across the fundraising landscape, there is broad interest in reaching prospects and donors with more inclusive, equitable, and responsible messages. Strength-Based Messaging: A Powerful Tool Thankfully, in recent years, new and long overdue attention has been focused on changing the way we build our donor relationships.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling remains a timeless and powerful tool for connecting with potential donors. The Power of Nonprofit Storytelling In a world inundated with information, your nonprofit’s story is what sets you apart. Great Nonprofit Storytelling Uses the Power of Anecdotes Donors appreciate transparency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. In a digital age where there is so much online available online and attention is your supporter’s most precious resource, are you saving or seizing it?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

But, the question that will ultimately get more prospective donors in the door is: how are you changing the world? In fact, storytelling encompasses blog writing, advertising, and stewardship efforts. There are several ways to hone your storytelling craft. Seek inspiration from real storytellers.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

How do you keep up with the ever-increasing need for digital donor engagement ? In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. Donor Profiles and Records . Integrating Marketing Channels .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Exciting fundraising trends on the horizon for 2024 include peer-to-peer fundraising, giving flexibility, digital wallets, unconventional and emerging donors, and AI being used in fundraising. When a fundraiser receives a notification that a donor is close to lapsing, they can reach out and reconnect with that donor.

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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. Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Digital communications have become ever more important over the last year and a half, and visual storytelling is a critical part of an effective strategy. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why visual storytelling matters to fundraising. Ways that organizations can make donors the heroes of the stories they’re telling.

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Candid

AUGUST 6, 2021

The Ford , Skoll , and Compton foundations have announced the launch of a donor collaborative to help strengthen the impact of moving image storytelling. Cultural change is needed to achieve long-term advances in justice and equity, making the role of transformational storytellers all the more important," said Mertes.

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Forum One

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we step into 2024, I know that our mission-driven partners are trying to achieve big goals while navigating an ever-shifting digital landscape. At this sea-change moment, we’re working with organizations to set holistic AI strategies and governance as part of their core organizational strategies, not just digital strategy.

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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. But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Not to worry.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

I don’t have to tell anyone who reads Beth’s blog about the value of storytelling. Few would deny that storytelling is a powerful tool for inspiring action and influencing thought leaders, donors, and decision makers. Meanwhile, digital technology has changed the game. Storytelling' By Jay Geneske, 2014.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. The longer a donor gives to your organization, the more time you have to build meaningful relationships that will reinforce their long-lasting support. . Focus on impact storytelling .

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CauseVox

AUGUST 29, 2023

As we navigate the aftermath of this decline and the broader post-pandemic landscape, it’s crucial to understand the transformations in donor behavior. Our latest research through the CauseVox Giving Study, delves deep into the dynamics of today’s donor preferences, uncovering evolving challenges and unprecedented opportunities.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Fundraising events have always been a cornerstone of nonprofit organizations’ efforts to engage donors and garner financial support. But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Donor engagement is often a stressful activity for many nonprofits, small or large. Nonprofit digital marketing expert Julia Campbell will show you some simple ways that even small nonprofits and “accidental marketers” can get more people interested and participating. Do you struggle to get heard in a noisy, cluttered online world?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 11, 2021

The reason that we begin with the question – How can nonprofits strategically implement digital tools to achieve impact? – is because our society has shifted from being a “civil society” and into a “digital civil society,” according to a report from the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society. Larger, contextual shifts” (e.g.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 18, 2021

So how are you bringing your donors into your stories? Digital Communications Specialist and founder of Digital Charity Lab, Jean O’Brien , teamed up with Abortion Support Network to develop an interactive “choose your own adventure” story. It’s a storytelling experience that fosters empathy in an impactful, lasting way.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

—– I’m really excited by tools that enable digital or transmedia storytelling. Encourage volunteers, program officers, donors, or other community members to become social reporters and document events in their neighborhood. Do you have a hyperlocal online network/space?

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Discover how involving donors and volunteers in decision-making processes, captivating audiences with real-life narratives, building trust through authenticity, and inspiring action can reshape your nonprofit’s impact in the digital age. Action: Community stories can inspire action among stakeholders.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Best Practices for Donor Acquisition and Retention Through Direct Mail. Although some people think that all communication should happen online in this digital age, sending appeals through direct mail continues to be a critical fundraising strategy. But what about people who say that direct mail isn’t worth the investment?

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. Don’t know where to start with digital fundraising?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Storytelling is the currency of fundraising. In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. They also invite our supporters and donors to be more deeply involved in our fundraising campaigns.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 7, 2024

Closeup Woman hand using Laptop pc with email icon, Email concept Creating your nonprofit’s digital strategy comes with its own set of challenges, from creating engaging campaigns to standing out in donors’ inboxes. Storytelling Email As in all donor comms — including your emails — let storytelling guide you.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

According to Google , planning ahead is the best strategy in addition to the following digital strategy tips: Donors start giving earlier than you might think. Donors start out with a search for nonprofit information. In fact 76% of donors started searching for nonprofit information after seeing an online ad.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

But direct mail isn’t dead —the personal touch, visibility, and open rate that comes with direct mail have made it significant in the digital age. For these reasons and more, direct mail donor acquisition works. The Benefits of Direct Mail for Donor Acquisition What’s so appealing about direct mail? Here’s why!

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CauseVox

JULY 13, 2023

In this webinar we’ll unpack the strategies to achieve better viewer engagement and conversion in videos for digital fundraising. We’ll review how to best utilize your video assets by reviewing social media “top-of-mind” strategies, ad-campaign strategies, in-house events and virtual events hosted on CauseVox for maximum donor reach.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lastly, factor in your donor retention rate so you can anticipate the number of new donors you’ll need to acquire in order to meet or exceed this year’s revenue total. Forgetting to factor in expected donor churn is an all-too-common budgeting mistake. Retention Rate: The percentage of donors who continue to donate.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Fresh Eyes Digital Donors, volunteers, and supporters are the lifeblood of many nonprofit organizations. Tell your donors why you “love” the mission of your organization (maybe give a specific example of making a difference,) and invite them to tell you why they love it. Here’s what they said.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. We can’t just wish mission-driven donors out of thin air. Let’s think about your non-donor records.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

Anecdotally, Cylinda found that by reaching out on a personal level, people are more inclined to provide their email address, which in turn steadily builds her donor email list. Provide Resources For Donors. Updates: Let Your Donor Know How Their Donation Is Being Used. Recent Donors Notes.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

To avoid this issue from happening, you need a strong web design that immediately demonstrates that your organization is credible and deserving of donor support. When your website highlights all of the impactful work you’re doing and creates a positive user experience, you’ll be more likely to convert visitors into donors. Let’s begin.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 25, 2023

For years we’ve talked about donors from the perspective of moving them up a “pyramid” or “ladder.” Especially not in our digitally revolutionized marketplace where you must actively pull supporters towards your magnetic center rather than pushing out energy likely to dissipate before it does your cause any good.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

But what we’ve found is that when you implement what works, your donors will always come through for you. The latest numbers from the Fundraising Effectiveness Project (FEP), reveal the number of donors industrywide fell for the ninth straight quarter in Q3 2023. Donors were down 7.6% and new donors were down 16.9%.

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