The Modern Nonprofit

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this thought-provoking exploration, we delve into the complexities of privacy-compliant digital fundraising, unpacking the tools and tactics necessary to thrive without compromising the sacred trust of your donors. Nonprofits, heavily reliant on digital channels for fundraising, face new challenges in adapting to these legislations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

However, I still plan to make my year-end gifts (during Giving Tuesday), but I couldn’t help but wonder about donor fatigue and if there will be any impact on year-end campaigns. . The Surprising Truth About Disaster Donor Fatigue – guest post by Alson Carlman, Global Giving. And we have good news: our data looks different.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional? magazine, comes as close as anything I’ve seen to the perfect e-news. And subscribe to their free e-news here. Takeaways for the small… Nonprofit Donor Newsletters | Print or Enews? But this example, from YES! Take a look.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When you book a headliner act or keynote speaker, feature them in a sneak preview of your lineup. Allow event headliners or speakers to do an Instagram takeover. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Share that your event is over and thank all attendees, donors, and sponsors.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Your keywords should be evenly distributed between your content and your headlines to make the biggest impact online. These keywords should be things a possible donor, volunteer, or anyone interested in your nonprofit may type into a search engine looking for your content. Industry News Tech CRM fundraising SEO supporters website'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

In practice: 1) The Brain Donor Project. The Brain Donor Project’s end goal is to get you to register your brain for donation after your death—a major ask that is likely to be shocking or even offensive to some people. Notice the similarities of the layouts: they have a headline, a description, an impactful statistic, and a link.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises .

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Thinking big on climate change There is good news. This good news is tempered by the reality that climate funding remains a niche in the larger philanthropic ecosystem.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

To some, this might feel like old news. Starting in 2020, Candid increased efforts to collect “real-time” data about grants and pledges sourced from the news, press releases, and funder websites. This data gives a glimpse into who’s funding what, where, right now, especially when it comes to large donors and headline-making giving.

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

In the Simple Development Systems’ donor communications model, we’ve always recommended both a print and an e-newsletter. Your print newsletter serves as a stewardship device, one where you share your donor’s impact and simply make them feel good about their support. The Headline Analyzer doesn’t know your audience.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Remember, as you navigate the news cycle and other big issues, they shouldn’t take away from the importance of your work as a nonprofit. There are, and always will be, other headlines, but your supporters are your supporters because they care about your work. They are real people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

The first question that probably comes to your mind when reading this headline is – “Pinterest? In addition, when women give, they are more likely to give more and to be more loyal donors. Tip: Nonprofits may consider specifically tailoring their Pinterest content to the female segment of their donors and supporters.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

as a donor, a monthly supporter, a volunteer, an activist, or someone completely new) makes creative more relevant. Are our audiences likely to be consuming particular media, whether that’s a popular TV show, a viral news clip, or a nonfiction book? Relationship to your cause or organization. Cultural consumption.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Can you imagine asking for $100, and telling your donor up front that $80 will go to the telemarketing company that interrupted his dinner, and only $20 to your non-profit? And your donors, for the most part, can accept the reality that some part of their donation must go to cover overhead expenses. But there are costs. read more ).

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M+R

JUNE 22, 2021

This year’s annual M+R Benchmarks Study includes front-page news, long-form analysis, mild-mannered reporting, and even a crossword puzzle all about the newest news and topical trends affecting nonprofit digital marketing, advocacy, and fundraising. . July 7, 11–12:30pm ET: Benchmarks UK 2021: News you can use.

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Bloomerang

MAY 27, 2021

The good news was that the survey indicated seventy-five-percent of those questioned who stated they had pulled away from their pre-pandemic volunteering roles, were aiming to get back to the grindstone, once life returned to normality. . Reading the headlines it seems that the government has stepped in to help the nonprofits sector survive.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Building a donor-friendly website is a complex job – part marketing and part technical. You know what it is, but donors and others will struggle. You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. Make sure donors get a thank you! Next, you need a site map.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2013

Taryn Degnan picks up on this them of using social media to save lives to share her observations about the use of social media to find organ donors and her own personal story. Pasadena mom uses social media to find organ donor for daughter. Facebook Organ Donor Initiative Prompts 100,000 Users To Select New Option.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling. A good story resonates with the donor, connects them to your vision, creates a sense of urgency, and gives donors an outlet to take action.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. GivingTuesday is a valuable day to engage new donors, reconnect with existing ones, and engage a group of primarily small-dollar donors.

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AFP Blog

JULY 25, 2011

Donors’ Pledges to Reconstruct Haiti Come up Empty | UN Dispatch : "Back in March 2010, when the devastating earthquake in Haiti was still making headline news, UN member states pledged over $9 billion for Haiti’s reconstruction – including $5.3 billion for 2010-2011."

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving digital world, it’s essential that nonprofit websites are visually appealing and functional to engage with their audience effectively, convert visitors to donors, and achieve their goals. Landing pages are an excellent opportunity to employ A/B testing to optimize conversions.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. If your advocates are also donors.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

No matter where we fall in the political spectrum, it’s important for us as fundraisers to keep an eye on the issues and the news so that we’re ready to act when the issues we are passionate about become national news. Here are 5 Lessons We Should All Take from the ACLU’s Response over the Weekend: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The 24/7 news cycle is overwhelming to many people. Use bold for headlines. Online donors are often impulsive and don’t want to navigate through numerous pages and fundraising requests to make a donation. You can view their website at defenders.org. 11 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits. Repetition is key.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

Before Covid-19 became headline news, the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank had already identified optimal web performance as a critical organizational need. That curiosity is the catalyst to learning more about our donors.”. Investing Proactively. Along with testing comes asking the right questions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

In the sheer volume of donors, about 90% contribute online, however our largest donations still come by check. Chris also notes the headlines and tags of videos that are trending and often patterns our next video to capitalize on the buzz. Our videos enable us to educate the public while entertaining them. Book Tour ? ?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Surprisingly, that can be good news for a company’s nonprofit partners. Our customers are the communities we serve, our corporate partners, and our individual donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 17, 2008

Actually, I didn’t use the Battlestar Galactica expletive , I used the one you’re more familiar with. :-) Convio is launching the new application , built on top of the Force.com platform. It has the kind of functionality you’d expect from a donor database. at 2:30 pm Great breaking np tech news. Be Helpful.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

With the oversaturation of social media and the challenges over fake news, people are turning back to receiving email from organizations they trust. 2017 is a great time to re-envision and reboot your efforts to keep in touch via email with your constituents, volunteers, and donors. Write less lengthy copy and better headlines.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A successful day of giving makes the news: the 2018 Purdue Day of Giving brought in a record $37 million in 24 hours. Even if your success doesn’t make national news headlines, you can execute a great giving day that propels your annual giving program forward. Adjust your goals as needed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

All that said, as social media managers, we need to read in order have moments when we are completely immersed in a story using our brains to process words, sentences, story structure, and plot lines – not just soundbites, headlines, tweets, and pins. It helps you live in the moment free from distractions. yourname@amnesty.org.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Getting the media to cover your organization's fundraising campaign can help you reach new donors, garner larger donations, and become a well-known, trusted entity in your community. Find a News- or Viral-Worthy Angle. You could post about your campaign and tag news outlets or post directly to their Facebook pages.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! The headline in the East Valley Tribune was, "More Arizona public schools are excelling."

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Have m ore news to share? Confused by the best attributes to share in your profile summary or headline? Care2 tells you how to make your donors feel like rockstars ! Check out this blog to make sure your donors feel great about supporting you. Drop us a line or include your links in the comments!

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2013

10 Surprising New Twitter Stats to Help You Reach More Followers – On Buffer’s Blog, Belle Beth Cooper shares some easily implementable tips on how you can improve the way you reach your followers on social media. Pitman challenges nonprofits to reframe the slow months and use them to catapult their fall fundraising.

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