Candid

MAY 13, 2024

Measuring and learning at the intersection of donors, grantees, and systems Let’s look at how philanthropic collaboratives can equitably and effectively measure, evaluate, and learn in the pursuit of greater impact. Like other types of grantmakers, collaboratives seek to measure effectiveness and learn from feedback.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

No matter your role, the following 10 simple fundraising tips are guaranteed to improve your effectiveness. Cast a Wider Net For individual fundraisers participating in a peer-to-peer (P2P) event, high-volume outreach is the most effective approach. Add images to every touchpoint.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is radically changing the way organizations work. Recognizing both the positive and negative potential of this now ubiquitous technology, organizations need to embrace AI responsibly. But as with any tool, we need to agree as an organization on how we use it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This is where an effective nonprofit homepage becomes especially important; it’s not only the first landing page supporters see. It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Impact stories. Ways to get involved.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2021

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

” Then, create content that guides users through steps they can take, such as participating in local clean-up events or educational workshops your organization offers. 4 Straightforward SEO Strategies for Nonprofits 1) Image optimization Images tell your nonprofit’s story and evoke emotion. But you can change that.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

From Jay Miletsky 's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 9, 2023

WordPress, Webflow, and Shopify are cost-effective and allow users to build a website quickly that can be easily edited without needing vast technical abilities. Tablet and mobile website layouts should be similar and on mobile, blocks of text texts should be followed by an image rather than text and images being displayed side by side.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns are great opportunities for you to engage with your donors and make them feel like they’re a part of your organization. Plan kickoff and wrapping up events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Organically promote your Shop on social media by taking photos and videos of each item, ideally showing them in use in an authentic manner. Nonprofits, especially local and small organizations, can have a difficult time breaking through the noise during Black Friday and Cyber Monday or during holidays where gift-giving is a norm.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. 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. Simple language free of jargon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

By Coralie Meade Rodriguez , Senior Production Specialist at Firefly Partners – a women-owned, LGBTQ+ certified, and minority-owned digital marketing agency that develops accessible online experiences that empower progressive organizations to thrive. Understanding WCAG Standards WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Take note: Giving USA found 74% of young donors expect an email at least monthly from your organization. How Can You Tell if Your Emails Are Effective?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations. In this post, we’ll explore three cost-effective strategies to boost your online visibility. Visual Content : Visual content, such as images and videos, tends to perform exceptionally well on social media platforms.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Consider your healthcare organization’s website — is it a useful resource that serves your community, or is there room for improvement? If you feel your website could serve visitors more effectively, you might contemplate revamping it or even building a new one. Make your donation and volunteer opportunities easy to find.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Take note: Giving USA found 74% of young donors expect an email at least monthly from your organization. How Can You Tell if Your Emails Are Effective?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2019

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2016

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Well, I’ve gone through the research and done a lot of testing in my own work and with consulting clients over the years, and here’s what I’ve found to be the top 4 most effective fundraising envelopes: 1. Plain white, stamped, hand-written, no organization name. Standard organization logo #10 with nonprofit indicia. It works.

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Neon CRM

MAY 26, 2023

The best nonprofit marketing campaigns are designed for awareness and advocacy for your organization. However, a beautiful image could entice them to explore more and possibly watch the full-length video. Possibly one of the most memorable and effective was the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge that went viral on social media.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 4, 2014

From Jay Miletsky''s book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 11, 2019

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. We hope these easy and effective improvements help you reach both new and existing supporters this year. 2) Brand your cover images for #GivingTuesday.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

While there’s immense value in learning from experienced individuals, it’s essential to acknowledge that what works for one organization may not necessarily work for another, and even widely accepted practices can lose their efficacy over time as circumstances evolve.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

As your nonprofit organization continues to grow, it’s time to consider investing in an effective fundraising platform that truly accommodates your nonprofit’s size, financial needs, and developing fundraising strategies. Consider how much you should raise to effectively help your mission while keeping your budget in mind. .

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Media Cause

MAY 8, 2023

Advertising can be an effective way to help grow your nonprofit’ s digital footprint, complement your current organic marketing efforts, and be an essential, part of your integrated marketing strategy. For your bottom-funnel efforts, you may remarket the list of new email leads with a strong CTA to donate and support your organization.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Perhaps you organize a youth group, and coordinate quarterly roadside clean-ups as well. Segment your donor list by how they are affiliated with your organization. They could be an individual, a family, corporation, organization, foundation, or government. Program interests. Entity type.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Fundraisers use danger messages because marketing data often—though not always—shows they’re highly effective compared with positive messages. Psychologists refer to this as negative bias, and it can have a powerful effect on your behavior, your decisions—even your giving. I have struggled with this throughout my fundraising career.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 12, 2019

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2018

From Jay Miletsky's book, 101 Ways to Successfully Market Yourself , here 10 tips for projecting an effective professional image : Discipline yourself to be positive and enthusiastic. Be organized, efficient, flexible, and self-motivated. Acknowledge mistakes and shortcomings and learn how to correct them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

1) Forget about organic, focus on ads. Organic reach on Facebook declines year on year, but there are still so many charities spending valuable time every week trying to make it work. But if you start by testing more images, and more that are significantly different, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the results. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

With that being said, ChatGPT is still an exceptional resource for nonprofits, and we’re excited to explore all of the ways it can benefit your organization! 6) Sharing Impact With just a few details about your organization, ChatGPT can write boilerplate language about your impact, mission, and programs.

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TechImpact

JULY 29, 2014

Image courtesy of Blackbaud. While a CRM can help organizations accomplish micro-goals, it should ultimately be thought of as a tool that helps nonprofits accomplish goals at the organizational level. How do you tell someone exactly what your CRM is going to accomplish at your organization? would you have an immediate answer?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

What you are looking for here is a list of three to six adjectives that effectively describe your organization. This may mean making all of your images black and white, making them all of a duotone of two colors, or perhaps you decided your brand uses very desaturated photography. Formatting Your Brand Guidelines.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2019

There are some remarkable authors, like Peter Frumkin , who consider that a nonprofit brand is the principal asset of the organization. An effective brand can be a positive influence on an organization’s assets (human and financial). Nonprofits require consistency for an effective brand.

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