Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

With most people online via their smartphones and tablets these days, if you want to get their attention, you basically have to do it with images rather than words. The people who get Instagram don't think of it as photography tool. Don't get hung up with the artsy side of photography. Image 2 : Bloomua / Shutterstock.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. Cropping images, adding borders or text, and creating visually compelling slideshows are skills acquired only through practice.

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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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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

With most people online via their smartphones and tablets these days, if you want to get their attention, you basically have to do it with images rather than words. The people who get Instagram don't think of it as photography tool. Don't get hung up with the artsy side of photography. Image 2 : Bloomua / Shutterstock.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

Take the time to recall images you saw recently on social media or the news. Check out the 2013 winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for inspiration. Get to know your default settings and what to adjust to give you the effects you want. Image: Alex Washburn/WIRED. Don't take pictures just to take pictures.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

TechSoup member Braided River has used a TechSoup donation of Adobe Creative Suite to astounding effect. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Large-Format Photography. Environmental Impact.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

TechSoup member Braided River has used a TechSoup donation of Adobe Creative Cloud to astounding effect. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Large-Format Photography. Environmental Impact.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2016

Design and Messaging: Images and Content Need to Align. There are a few simple ways to use that area effectively: Choose high quality images. Many nonprofits struggle with collecting quality images due to either financial restrictions or the nature of their mission. Make sure your images align with your messaging.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 11, 2020

If you know the term ‘influencer’, it might conjure up images of selfie obsessed girls promoting weight-loss shakes and bikinis. Be very cost-effective or free. Be more effective than regular ads at increasing donations. Influencers: global word of mouth marketing. Provide more backlinks to your website. How can Twenti help?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2010

."" Photographs, Digital Rights & Social Media Events | Geoff Livingston's Blog – Geoff shares a recent example of his attendance at an event where he was photographed and his images shared. Do you have examples on this topic, has this happened to you?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 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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Achieve

APRIL 15, 2015

GIVE YOUR PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS EFFECTIVE COLLATERAL. For MCON, here are the steps we take to secure and effectively use our promotional partners to further the event: Make a list of who we want as promotional partners. Slide guidelines, including size, style (full images, minimal text), no animation, videos specs and due date.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

How many social media tools your nonprofit can use effectively is directly related to the number of hours your nonprofit can invest. If your nonprofit wants to use the majority of the tools listed here effectively, then you need to hire a full-time social media manager. Flickr and Digital Photography: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2015

The images below are from their campaign. One reason why these images are so powerful is that someone can glance at these for a couple of seconds and know immediately what it is that the organization is hoping to accomplish. Another way that this ad campaign is effective is that it focuses on the eyes and faces of real people.

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Achieve

MAY 22, 2014

The key is to connect with others on an emotional level, and using beautiful photography or video content is an effective way to do that. Your brand is your image, and the visuals serve as a face. Associating your brand and story with a simple and clean aesthetic also makes an attractive impression.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. However, it’s critical for that organizations don’t just tell stories effectively—they have to tell them ethically, too. You can even tie the story topic to the CTA.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

However, these brands go much deeper than the logos and images they share. So, for example, images depicting those that you help on their worst days wouldn’t be an ethical representation of your constituents. Photography and Videography: To what extent will you use photography and videography in your branding?

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Care2

JANUARY 13, 2012

Pinterest is a new(ish) and growing a image based social network and the newest darling of social media marketers. Scour the web for yummy recipes your congregants can prepare for the holidays, then pin images of all the yummy dishes that link through to the full recipes. Pin images of endangered species.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

How can social media campaigns be engaging, inspiring – and effective? This is a great example of how you can use hashtags, images, or ideas that are already popular across social media to further your nonprofit. They repost the images on their profiles and choose winners for each category.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 13, 2013

The result of those meetings and brainstorming sessions recently manifested itself in our Forum Gallery as an experimental photography project called Oh Snap! The museum selected and is featuring 13 works recently added to our photography collection. Your Take on Our Photographs. At its core, Oh Snap! At its core, Oh Snap!

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

While the majority of experience-based museums like children's and science museums have unrestricted noncommercial photography policies, many collections-based art and history museums continue to maintain highly restrictive photo policies. Conservation: Objects may be damaged by flash photography. But what about visitors?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2017

Supporting graphics, images, and animations are also a nice touch that will help to bring the story to life — much more than a simple page of text would. " Although written content is immensely valuable to your e-commerce store, it's important not to neglect your visuals — be that graphics, photography, or video.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Because of this, the images we consume are not an accurate depiction of reality. Marketing images in pop culture—like TV shows, movies, music groups, clothing, and even cartoons—tend to include primarily white people as the focus. The problem with non-inclusive imagery. A bit of extra effort and awareness can go a long way.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Their youth users have a strong interest and talent in editing, graphic design, video, and photography. She also expects that MultiPoint Server labs will be more cost-effective and energy-efficient for her programs. Image: Photo of Emily Smith of YMCA of Greater Seattle, photo by Charles Brennick.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2014

We’ve long advocated for effective telecommuting at TechSoup, but it’s certainly not for everyone or every organization. Images: Marissa Mayer by Teymur Madjderey and Iced Soul Photography CC BY. Thank You Marissa Mayer. Video Conferencing Apps: Take Virtual Meetings on the Road. All About Online Meetings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2006

Does the Flickr user really have rights to the image? Unfortunately, many Flickr users post to their accounts images that they did not take and don't have permission to use. Is the image genuine? If you have doubts about authenticity, investigate before running the image. In photography, as elsewhere, appearances count.

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Global Giving

APRIL 28, 2016

Pixlr (for image editing, if so desired). Best practices for filming are very much the same as for photography. Whether it’s a voiceover or background music, adding audio to your video can enhance your message and deeply effect the emotions of your audience. A phone tripod or tripod app (to prevent shaky filming).

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 14, 2022

That’s why you must choose your nonprofit website’s images carefully. Research shows that website visitors are drawn to authentic images of real people—not decorative images or stock photos alone. Brand images effectively. You can also use simple, free tools like TinyPNG to compress images.

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NetWits

MAY 10, 2012

Part two of our four part series on Effective Nonprofit Websites. Make sure to read part one if you missed it: Create a More Effective Nonprofit Website Using These 2 Simple Suggestions. Compelling imagery can comes in many forms, but is an essential part of creating effective nonprofit websites: Infographics are my personal favorite.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 26, 2021

By doing this work before you design your logo, you will be able to come up with colors, words, images, and symbols that best transmit your message to the public. Invest in High-Quality Photography. You can use stock photography if done correctly. If you’re wondering whether your current logo is an asset (or a detriment!)

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. But, that’s only if you craft an effective story and plan for sharing it. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Having those on-hand ensures your strategy won’t be limited due to not having the right images.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2006

In undergrad I earned a BFA in photography as well as a BA in social thought and analysis. ve recently launched a new product, CueRate, which allows organizations to collect digital images and review them in a panel for fellowships, juried exhibitions, art school admissions, etc. Was that your progression? Actually, I???m

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NTEN

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In a time when photographs circulate around the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed, and revolutions are propelled by viral images, it has become more important than ever for mission-driven organizations to create impactful visual media that can drive action and fuel awareness. Photo by Alex Masi on behalf of The Bhopal Medical Appeal.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

How to start fundraising online 20 effective and simple online fundraising ideas 8 top online fundraising platforms for nonprofits Tips for a successful online fundraising campaign Use the tips and ideas in this guide to create your own online fundraising plan and to determine the fundraising tools you’ll need to accomplish your ultimate goals.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Today, most foundations already use digital strategies to communicate effectively about the work and impact of their grantees; however, there are still so many opportunities to expand these digital strategies to make better use of interactive digital platforms to raise awareness and communicate impact. Images of Empowerment.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Compelling images The human brain can process images as quickly as 13 milliseconds. That’s why it’s helpful to break up your long blog posts with images. You can also create image slideshows or carousels to offer website visitors something different than the typical blog post. Let’s dive in!

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

When it comes to volunteering, the same method can be effective. Some require specific skill sets, such as experience with photography to contribute to the marketing team. You can also include infographics or images for visual appeal. You should also think about the roles you need volunteers to fill.

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