Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

With Classy’s peer-to-peer and registration with fundraising campaign types, your supporters can sign up to fundraise on your behalf. However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Promote your fundraising events.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

What does that mean for you as a nonprofit fundraiser/donor communications professional? Lots of great takeaways, including… Short, compelling headlines and article leads directing the reader to their website (for online, endeavor to keep your writing to a 5th-grade level or below. But this example, from YES!

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2018

This principle applies similarly to the event management and fundraising spaces. In this article, we’re going to share: Why nonprofits are investing in mobile giving to reach their fundraising goals. Real use cases for how nonprofits are leveraging mobile fundraising platforms. Text-to-give donations.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

When it comes to reaching your fundraising goals, email reigns supreme (after direct mail and face-to-face, of course). Craft a minimum of three different headlines and use a tool like Advanced Marketing Institute’s Headline Analyzer to gauge the most effective subject line. But what about reach? billion by 2025.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your credibility is judged harshly if you can’t communicate your nonprofit’s success stories in a professional, visually compelling, modern format. Create and rotate on a regular basis promotional graphics for publications, special events, volunteer recruitment programs, special fundraising campaigns, etc. but not today.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Elizabeth Abel will explore the role of the board in elevating fundraising activity and discuss effective strategies to recruit, engage, and deploy diverse board members as fundraising ambassadors. Yeah, engaging those board members to be fundraising ambassadors. Is it okay if I go ahead and get this party started?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

Reed Stockman from AFP Blog (Associate of Fundraising Professionals) told me that he is using a widget called RSSMIX to combine feeds and republish them on their Master Blog. This isn't the only widget that uses RSS stream headlines or content from feeds. He notes that this widget is useful because it: a.) drives traffic c.)

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Your website must look professional and be easy to navigate. Professional website developers do not use these platforms! A well-defined brand supports your marketing and fundraising efforts and lets people know instantly what you’re about. Consider hiring a professional to create a logo and brand for your organization.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2012

Many of Frogloop's readers are professional nonprofit fundraisers who watch trends like a hawk -- at least when those trends affect fundraising results across sectors and channels. So what was the big picture "headline?" The full report is here. Channels covered included online, direct mail, telemarketing and canvassing.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

It couldn’t be done without professional (and expensive) camera equipment —and a tech-savvy cameraperson and editor to boot—so we had to pick our video topics wisely. To say the least, there wasn’t an easy way to shoot impromptu, professional-quality videos on the fly! That means it’s time for your nonprofit to get a piece of the pie.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

Many thanks for your professional advice, Bonnie. In my book, Simple Development Systems: Successful Fundraising for the One-Person Shop , and in all of our Basics & More classes, I outline the necessary elements for a strong fundraising program powered by donor communications. It also includes a business reply envelope.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. Don’t lead with a photo from your latest fundraiser. Maybe you have a professional photographer among your volunteers who can help with this.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 3, 2022

Those who tuned in to the virtual event were treated to conversations with some incredible headliners, and heard nonprofit customers share their technology impact stories. . Salesforce.org’s second annual Nonprofit Summit, held earlier this month, attracted over 6,500 attendees from 100 countries.

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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. After years of being on both the press side and the PR side of the media game, here are some of my favorite tips for elevating a fundraising campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising. CharityEngine’s guide to multi-channel fundraising advises nonprofits to get in touch with supporters on a variety of platforms, including: Email.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

After all, it is a product meant for professional marketers to use daily. Be sure to set up an ad for each keyword that includes that keyword in the headline and the description. The post Everything You Need To Know About the Google Ad Grant first appeared on The Fundraising Authority. Include your keywords in your ads.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2014

And now we have people pouring water on each other all in the name of fundraising. As a proud professional who works in the nonprofit industry, I am thrilled fundraising is making headlines. So why is this new wave of fundraising fraught with fear? It’s in the crowd that dares to fundraise for you.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 11, 2023

Writing and mailing a fundraising letter to your donors is a popular fundraising strategy for nonprofit organizations. Take a look: So, what does it take to get your fundraising letter right so you can raise thousands through the mail, even if this is your first mailing or if your last letter was a total flop?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The entries are judged by a panel provided via the Grant Professionals Association. For example, you could use a series of headlines from the local news such as this (again, fictional): June 9, 2017 — The Daily News: Shelter Takes in 87 Abandoned Dogs. She opened with statistics: Elder abuse is prevalent in (name of state).

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

While it’s a little tougher to squash the optimism of vision-chasing social change professionals, there are some common traps that organizations fall into that derail their ability to march towards their most important goals. The excitement and optimism that comes in early January starts to fade as the reality of the day to day sets in.

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NTEN

MARCH 28, 2011

Highlights DoGooder Video Awards announced , Maddie Grant NTC 2011 Science Fair shines light on new nonprofit technologies , Andrea Lum NTC Plenary, Dan Heath, Flip the Switch , Beth Kanter Taking the time to analyze success , Nicole Wallace Session Blog Posts 11NTC and nonprofit technology mapping resources , Jeremy Heffner Accidental Technologist (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

are now integral parts of our online communications and fundraising campaigns and like any tools of value, they requite a minimal level of financial investment. 8) Do not use a Gmail, Yahoo, or Hotmail email address for your professional communications. and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ).

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 6, 2014

Anyone involved in nonprofit organizations or running fundraisers knows that getting donations is not always easy. Many professional fundraising groups have found new patrons by accepting online donations in addition to the traditional methods of receiving money. There are many benefits to utilizing online donation options.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Email marketing is an essential piece of any nonprofit communication strategy, especially if it's going to be used as a tool for donor engagement and fundraising campaigns. That means instead of the usual generic headlines that don't state what the email is about; you have to be on point. Simplicity Is the Key. Utilize Links and HTML.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 3, 2013

The more I thought about this the more I realized that of course this has to be professional athletes’ creed. Shana Masterson, one of my fabulous fundraising friends, co-hosted a fun webinar on the do’s and don’ts of email for P2P boot camp. No one ever won a championship because they were good. Good is never enough. Check it out.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

There are plenty of ordinary happenings that can grab a headline, such as your nonprofit’s annual student art contest or upcoming 5K. Draft your pitch as an email with the subject as the headline you would like to see. Start with a headline that summarizes your news. For the subject line, write the headline you want to see.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. So like you said, the four-step plan to get more donors to grow your fundraising results. I’m Steven.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2022

Google Ad Grants are a terrific fundraising and marketing tool that Google makes available to nonprofits and charities. Google Grants can be a great fundraising option for almost all nonprofits. So what are Google Ad Grants ? A Google Grant provides $10,000 each month to nonprofits to spend on Google Search ads.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2015

But, services and fundraising were not the only methods used to create awareness. The entire nation tuned in as news of the event made front page headlines on sites such as CNN and ABC. As nonprofit professionals, you know how impactful a loyal group of supporters can be to the advancement of your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

They have a good headline at the top of the page, and they use a three-column layout that mirrors their branding throughout the site. We changed the headline to convey value, gave the copy contextual placement near the form, and moved the email acquisition form into the eye-path of the visitor. Randy Hawthorne.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

With the all-important year-end giving season here, nonprofit professionals like you are busy developing the right messaging that will drive donations. Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. Use colors intentionally.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

If you’re reading a blog post with the words “capital campaign” and “board” in the headline, you might be spiraling through questions that are keeping you up at night (hopefully, it’s not 2 a.m.): You should also be confident that your campaign messaging is formalized and professional. Is our board on track for the public phase?

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Imagine what your donors and constituents would say if they saw your name in that headline. Massachusetts' updated privacy regulations went into effect of March 1, 2010, so if you have a MA donor on your fundraising list, you are also subject to this law.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

Although the program has been available for over a decade, our research shows that more than half of all nonprofit professionals are not aware of the Google Grant and how it can help nonprofits of all sizes. For example, a blog post recapping your most recent fundraising event is not something that there is a lot of search traffic for.

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Qgiv

MAY 11, 2021

Plus, most nonprofit professionals already have a lot on their plate. However, Google has a separate Google for Education program you can check out if you’re fundraising for a school. Google lets you write three headlines and two descriptions for each ad. And, let’s face it, it’s intimidating. The Basics. The Bidding Process.

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