Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This engineering insight became his headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in a Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.”

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Candid

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As COVID-19 continued to dominate world headlines in 2021, Candid’s blog readers looked to us for guidance on fundraising in a largely digital world, along with related news and trends in the social sector. Top fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2021. Top fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2021.

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Headline Proposal Grant Trend 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Your organization’s name is featured in their headlines and your organization’s page is listed and linked on their profiles. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor 363

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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Websites Fundraising Calendar Social Media 52

The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

” That headline didn’t create much of a stir when we first wrote the article in 2013. First off, can we agree that headline was pretty harsh? Now, that we have 10 years of data to inform our opinions, we’re taking another look at the now established trend of Giving Tuesday fundraising. The verdict?

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Giving Headline Philanthropy Gift 30

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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Promoting a special fundraising campaign. Instead of trying to make sure the headline and first sentence of each post is the same length, the Assembly site chose to use a masonry-style grid, which de-emphasizes the length of text and visually balances the content by organizing the blocks vertically instead of horizontally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2017

As nonprofits prepare for the upcoming giving season, many fundraisers are understandably concerned about donor fatigue. Dreadful disaster stories are still making headlines; isn’t the public tired of giving? Rather than seeing a decline over time, we’re seeing disaster fundraising closely correlating to media coverage of the disaster.

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Puerto Rico Sierra Leone Disaster Donor 108

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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Leadership Fundraising Gift Slides 60

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

We have incredible technology at our fingertips, yet it’s hard to find time to master the latest trends. The 2017 Luminate Online Benchmark Report , just released by Blackbaud, shows donation and email trends based on online fundraising and email campaigns by 707 Luminate Online customers. in this milieu. With a caveat.

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Time Fundraising Benchmark Trend 33

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. A sobering one, overall. But with a few very bright spots.

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Donation Studies Headline Washington 72

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Stay up to date with current advocacy trends. However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends. Use your CRM to track relationships with supporters.

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Advocacy Strategy Nonprofit Volunteer 59

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. . Bring your questions about Benchmarks and ads! Register here.

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Benchmark Studies Digital Analysis 52

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 9, 2015

“5 Marketing Trends for 2015 That You Can’t Ignore”. “5 5 Social Media Trends That Could Impact Nonprofits In 2015”. “20 20 Marketing Stats on the Trends of 2015”. “15 We make a pop culture or fashion reference to the 90s, talk about those trends and agree how crazy those times were. Yes, every month. So that’s it.

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Trend Benefit NPO Nonprofit 28

Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels. Resist that temptation!

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

The endless news cycle with one outrageous headline after another and organizations continuing having to engage in rapid response work in this political climate. In a previous blog posts from my friend, colleague and all around wonderful human Adva Priso, she laid out three steps to creating a fundraising moment for your organization. .

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Fundraising Advocacy Headline Survey 22

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2016

The same trends that are changing the world around us at a rapidly accelerating rate are impacting the fundraising profession in new and exciting ways. With these emergent trends, donors have more choice than ever before in how they support the causes that matter most to them. Exceed Donor Expectations. Focus on Impact.

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Fundraising Blackbaud Philanthropy Analytics 20

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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Fund Headline Industry Money 38

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.),

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Social Media Management Media Social 247

M+R

JANUARY 5, 2024

Read time: 5 minutes Waking up on New Year’s Day is for two things: taking stock of whether you already regret your new year’s resolutions, and immediately refreshing your end of year fundraising data to see if anyone gave that final gift at midnight on 12/31. Strategic choices sparked success for other top performers.

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Fundraising New York City Ukraine Channel 107

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Convene online marketing meetings with key department representatives (Fundraising, Programs, etc) twice each month to plan out upcoming initiatives in the annual online marketing calendar, divide up tasks, and review progress. topic, draft headline, and bulleted ideas to expand on. Change 2 homepage slideshow items on the website.

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Online Tips Calendar Test 71

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 23, 2015

During the past year, we’ve written articles about fundraising, how to start a nonprofit, the latest social media trends and much more. Click on each headline to read the full article). Before we close the door on 2015, let’s take a look back on some of our favorite articles our staff has written this year.

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Reddit Lesson United States Grant 28

BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Direct mail is the most important fundraising and communications tool you have. Using the right envelope as a fundraising tool. Artwork: 80%; photos: 75%; headlines: 56%; captions: 29%, and very little text! (~Tom 12 point type is the minimum size for fundraising material. Don’t include fundraising brochure.

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Mail Money Raise Tips 61

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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Social Media Content Practice Web 38

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. Articles started trending. I will gladly take a trend where people can come together for something positive.

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South Carolina Awareness Headline Social Media 20

Care2

JANUARY 15, 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) Headlines should be short.

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Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

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) Need some metrics guidelines?

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Highlights from recent media coverage of privacy-related incidents and trends shows increased risk for the nonprofit sector related to privacy. Imagine what your donors and constituents would say if they saw your name in that headline. Donny Shimamoto, IntrapriseTechKnowlogies.

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Hawaii Los Angeles Law Nonprofit 64

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

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) Need some metrics guidelines?

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the nonprofit fundraising world into the digital-only space almost immediately. While some organizations have had the capacity and savviness to hop onto this trend early, others are still trying to figure out where to start with online fundraising. Though we can’t promise $39 million).

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Ideas Fundraising Online Virtual 95

M+R

JANUARY 26, 2023

If all you’re here for is a list of email ledes you can use for fundraising or advocacy messaging, you can go ahead and skip right to that part. Striving to make storytelling work given the constraints of time, space, the boss’s demands, evolving trends, and how dang hard it is to draw horses. That’s okay.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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) Need some metrics guidelines?

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ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Connection Cafe

JUNE 11, 2009

Fundraisers in the worst economic era since the Great Depression continue to struggle according to a study out this week from the Giving USA Foundation. While an estimated $307 billion dollars was given to charitable causes in 2008; total fundraising declined an inflation adjusted of 5.7% from 2007 levels. In fact, our Go!

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Giving Convio Benchmark Reflection 20

Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Compare the following nonprofit year-end fundraising appeals: Our year-end fundraising campaign is right around the corner. Note any trends or patterns in your audience’s data or survey responses and adjust your appeals to emphasize the aspects of your mission that drive supporters to action. Include images of people.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 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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Google Grant Adwords Social Media 31

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

So how are nonprofits tapping into the evolution of donor trends? One nonprofit used online channels to surpass their year-end fundraising goals. First, let’s define the fields: Title: Defines which headline should appear in results. Last year saw a 7.9% 34% of nonprofits have paid for advertising on social media.

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Beginner Digital Marketing Guide 91

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2014

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: Want to know The real secret to great fundraising writing ? Jeff Brooks shares more on the topic, and how you can write like Neetzan Zimmerman, in his Future Fundraising Now post. Upworthy Type Headlines: To Like or Dislike? Well, there’s really no denying it.

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Headline Retention Review Social Media 32