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#IFC2014 International Fundraising Congress: Inspire, Connect, Transform

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m just back from a trip to Europe where I was part of the opening plenary at this year’s International Fundraising Congress outside of Amsterdam. (I Source: Pamela Sutton-Legaud. I also keynoted the NGO track at the Internet Festival in Pisa, Italy (more about that in separate post later). Doing good has never been easier.”

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10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

For very small nonprofits, this may not be true, but for medium and large nonprofits—or small nonprofits with a desire to grow their brand recognition and donors base—it’s becoming widely understood that new media managers have a unique and valuable skill set. First and foremost, it’s a writing position. Experience.

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The Comprehensive Guide to Nonprofit Branding

DNL OmniMedia

Why should a donor give to your cause? Your donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders already support your mission. The point we’re making here is that branding touches every aspect of your nonprofit, both internally and externally. Why is branding important for nonprofits? Why should a volunteer give?

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[PREVIEW] Top Nonprofit Conferences of Spring 2016

EveryAction

Why we like it: beside the more than 70 Idea Labs, two Keynote speakers, Snap Learning sessions, and Ignite sessions, early risers will also love Sunrise Sessions , which include a "photography safari," early morning yoga, and an experiential dance workshop. Nonprofit Technology Conference (16NTC). Where: San Jose, CA. Where: Spartanburg, SC.

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6 Tips to Improve Your Next Fundraising Campaign Using Digital Storytelling

Tech Soup

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. How will you encourage supporters and donors to make a gift?

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How Many Hours Per Week Should Your Nonprofit Invest in Social Media?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your supporters and donors now expect well-executed, integrated social media campaigns. Flickr and Digital Photography: 5 Hours Weekly. Nonprofits that host many events or are related to the arts, animals, nature, or international development should definitely be using Flickr. The era of “winging” it in social media is over.

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3 Steps To Capture Your Website Visitors In Less Than One Second

Connection Cafe

Don’t worry about getting their email or converting them to donors just yet. If that’s your case, see if stock photography is an option. Abstract or macro photography can be very effective if chosen carefully. Remember to offer relevant calls to action within internal pages as well.