Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. Walk into a coffee shop in any size town, and you will see a bulletin board chock-a-block with posters for charity walks, runs, and similar events. The charity 5K and walk is so common that municipalities struggle to schedule parks and roadways for these events every weekend. So how do you make the fact that you’re doing a 5K or walk into news that’s going to get reported?

Headline 183

Headline News Maryland Cancer 183

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

Over the weekend, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) received $24,164,691 from 356,306 online donations. To put this surge of donations into perspective, the ACLU raised a typically raises $4M in online giving annually. In one weekend, the ACLU raised 6x what they typically raise online in a given year.

Headline 186

Headline Lesson Time Austin 186

AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Headlines | Examiner.com : The continuing influence of digital technology has spurred new practices when it comes to using smartphones. New Pew Internet survey sheds insights on location-based services - National U.S. A new survey published Thursday by the Pew Research Center''s Internet and American Life Project revealed a gradual rise in the use of local services in the United States along with the increasing adoption of smartphones

Headline 116

Headline National Survey United States 116

Frogloop

JANUARY 27, 2014

Upworthy, a site that focuses on curating social cause related videos and content has been receiving a lot of media attention for changing how bloggers write headlines. But is this a signal that people are growing weary of the “and you won’t believe what happened next” headlines? However, trying to amp up your creativity with headlines and testing them to see if they resonate with your audiences is something you should always be investing resources into.

Headline 74

Headline Meme Plugin Hype 74

AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Disaster Relief Of A Different Kind - West Virginia Headline News and Talk Radio : Seventeen West Virginia Office of Technology employees are working long hours in Louisiana lending an IT helping hand following what Hurricane Isaac left behind. The workers volunteered for the service and state Chief Technology Officer Gale Given says they've been busy since they arrived. They are helping intake centers distribute food stamp cards," she said.

West Virginia 116

West Virginia Virginia Headline Disaster 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2006

Newspaper Headline Generator Originally uploaded by cambodia4kidsorg. Celeste found the fake Newspaper Headline Generator and has thought up some ways that nonprofits can use it. Meanwhile, if you are interested in tagging and nonprofits - come on over the N-TEN Affinity Groups and join the NP Tagvocates Group

Headline 50

Headline Generation Group Nonprofit 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

This isn't the only widget that uses RSS stream headlines or content from feeds. I put query out on the NTEN affinity group for nonprofit blogging about widgets. 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. He notes that this widget is useful because it: a.) easily allows them to show the most recent news from some of the topical blogs b.) drives traffic c.)

Headline 50

Headline RSS Widget Feeds 50

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Feature a Clear Headline The first two questions of any visitor to a web page are: Where am I? The most effective way to answer both is with a clear and compelling page headline. The best headlines are succinct and to the point but also tap into the reason your donors are motivated to give in the first place. Typically for a nonprofit donation page this involves a headline and a few sentences explaining why completing a donation today is important.

Headline 127

Headline Donation Fundraising Images 127

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

There are many elements of your donation pages that can be adjusted to test their impact on the form’s conversion rates, including the headline, photos or images, and the number and layout of fields in the form. There’s no secret trick to instantly improving digital engagement for nonprofits.

Test 174

Test Digital Headline Language 174

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Take 30 minutes to write out what the headlines will be, any additional copy, and create a list of graphic needs. As End of Year Fundraising quickly approaches we've started to think of what you can do now to ensure a successful fundraising season. With so many EOY campaigns , one of the most powerful ways for donors to connect with your cause is through the power of storytelling.

Storytelling 110

Storytelling Fundraising Story Headline 110

EveryAction

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

When our issue is in the headlines we generally see a big increase in supporters but aside from that we just have to work hard to say in touch with those people who are first-time donors or sign up to our list! The Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) works to protect the rights and improve the lives of children in the Middle East through aid, empowerment and education. This year they're celebrating 30 years of serving the region.

Children 109

Children Iraq Lebanon Empowerment 109

EveryAction

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

In the current news cycle, it seems like bad news makes it to all the headlines. At EveryAction we’re on a mission to provide nonprofits with best-in-class fundraising, engagement, and advocacy tools, but we like to think that we’re a pretty fun place to work, too. We strive to promote a healthy work life balance, that’s why our team hosts things like “social fridays”, team yoga classes, company-wide bake-offs, and other activities to de-stress.

Team 147

Team Greece Taiwan Roles 147

Find the free stuff

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You don’t see boilerplate legal agreements splashed through the headlines every day, but nondisclosure agreements (“NDAs”) have recently attracted a lot of media attention.

Headline 52

Headline Attention Media 52

AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

His charity project—listening to Nickelback, for a week straight—is making international headlines. WATCH: It''s Not the Ice Bucket Challenge, but This ''Nickelback'' Charity Fundraiser Is Going Viral : "When Relevant''s Jesse Carey wants to give back, he doesn''t do it halfway. The project, "the ultimate test of human endurance," is two-fold, Carey says in the podcast. " ''via Blog this

Headline 133

Headline Challenge Podcast Charity 133

Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director

OCTOBER 2, 2006

10.02.06 | 97 3 Comments [link] The+Bitchun+Society+has+arrived%21 2006-10-03+04%3A58%3A12 Allan+Benamer Those of you who have read Cory Doctorow’s Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom will know what the headline is talking about but for the uninitiated here’s a quick recap: The world has finally arrived in a postscarcity economy where everyone’s basic needs are met.

Amazon 40

Amazon Skype Yahoo Headline 40

AFP Blog

JULY 25, 2011

Donors’ Pledges to Reconstruct Haiti Come up Empty | UN Dispatch : "Back in March 2010, when the devastating earthquake in Haiti was still making headline news, UN member states pledged over $9 billion for Haiti’s reconstruction – including $5.3 billion for 2010-2011

Pledge 136

Pledge Haiti Headline Donor 136

Find the free stuff

SEPTEMBER 9, 2018

Internet companies like Google and Facebook have made headlines through their privacy practices. Cybercrime has become an ongoing threat for users and businesses online today. If you follow daily tech news, you will realize that it emphasizes cybersecurity and privacy protection issues.

Headline 52

Headline Method Google Tech 52

Find the free stuff

AUGUST 2, 2018

The usual morning routine is now marked by reading headlines with the latest data. Colleges and universities still decide whether or not to open this fall. Health and safety are top priorities for everyone in 2021.

Headline 52

Headline Studies University Education 52

AFP Blog

MARCH 12, 2012

A ‘little bird’ apparently informed Reuters reporter Felix Salmon that CNN is buying Mashable, a blog that covers social media-related news, a lot of lists about anything from the funniest cat videos of the day to the most pinteresting Pinterest pinboard of the hour and whatnot, often with the CAPS Lock key turned on for the headlines, for “upwards of $200 million CNN Rumored to Buy Mashable for $200 Million : Well, well, well.

Headline 122

Headline News Social Media Video 122

NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Craft the perfect headline and supporting subheads. . Google pays close attention to your headlines and subheads, and it’s smart to write them in a way that’s search engine-friendly. . To start, let’s talk about your main headline on a page, or the <h1> tag.

Google 75

Google Headline Nebraska Oregon 75

AFP Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Gowalla Turns the Tables, Integrates With Foursquare: "t is the company’s decision to integrate Gowalla with Foursquare (foursquare), its rival in geolocation, that will capture all of the headlines, though. The Foursquare integration has two key components. First, Gowalla now lets you broadcast your checkins on not only its app, but Twitter (Twitter), Tumblr (Tumblr), Facebook Places and

Integration 109

Integration Headline Broadcast Twitter 109

AFP Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The headline of the results, published on July 18, 2013, caught my eye. Is Your Website Turning Away Donors? Inspiring Generosity : Recently, Philanthropy.com published a survey of millennials who were asked to respond to different nonprofit websites. It reads, “75% of Young Donors Turned Off By Out-of-Date Web Sites.” The survey involved 2,600 people born between the years 1979-1994.

Headline 130

Headline Websites Survey Donor 130

AFP Blog

JUNE 21, 2013

It will give headline income and expenditure and show how charities with an income of over 500,000 allocate their revenue across fundraising and governance, charitable activities and reserves. New database will show how charity money is spent | Philanthropy Impact : The database will consist of information from the annual returns sent to the Charity Commission from charities in England and Wales.

Database 130

Database Money Headline Philanthropy 130

Byte Technology

AUGUST 10, 2016

For instance, hitting older age groups with an intense hard-sell headline accompanied by a fast-and-loud video won’t likely get you very far. Likewise presenting Gen x-ers with a too tame headline won’t hold their attention, and it’s unlikely you’ll see such efforts translate to sales. Maintain consistency by keeping your ad simple and pair a headline with a message in a way that doesn’t overwhelm readers.

Headline 100

Headline Massachusetts Attention Facebook 100

AFP Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Take a few minutes and read through the headlines that stand Nonprofit Blog Carnival: "I am hosting this month’s Nonprofit Blog Carnival (last month’s carnival). I was amazed at what a great response we had this month. Thank you all for your incredible submissions. Because we had so many submissions I’ve taken a few of my favorites to tell you about and included a listing of the others below.

Headline 116

Headline Hosting Nonprofit 116

AFP Blog

JUNE 19, 2009

You've bolded this solo headline and played with italics. Articles That Work in Nonprofit E-Newsletters | Network for Good Learning Center - Learn how to raise money online for your nonprofit: "That blinking cursor on your screen is taunting you. You've set a deadline to send out this week's (month's/quarter's) e-newsletter, but you haven't progressed past 'Summer Newsletter.' It's blue. green

Headline 100

Headline Newsletter Green Learning 100

NCE Social Media

MARCH 25, 2009

RSS is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format (from Wikipedia ). RSS - Really Simple Syndication, can be a great time saver. Ideaware has an outstanding article on how to harness RSS to benefit your information needs. I would recommend reading it. Please share how you would use it with your agency in our comments section.

RSS 100

RSS Wikipedia Headline Audio 100

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2019

New privacy regulations, data breaches and consumer attitudes about data privacy are constantly in the headlines. But it’s not just corporations that have to worry about data privacy – data privacy regulations are a serious topic for social good organizations as well. Cameron Stoll, Principal Legal Counsel at Blackbaud, joins host Steve MacLaughlin to explore the topic of data privacy regulations in depth.

Podcast 145

Podcast Data Headline Attitude 145

See What's Out There

AUGUST 15, 2014

Here are some of our favorite headlines from this week. August 15, 2014 There's a lot happening in video. Andreessen Horowitz Announces $50 Million Investment In BuzzFeed Legendary investor Andreesen Horowitz put a lot of his eggs in the Buzzfeed basket early this week. This puts Buzzfeed's value at $850 million. A big chunk of […].

Video 67

Video News Headline Picture 67

AFP Blog

MAY 14, 2008

Smart Mobs » Blog Archive » Twitter crowdsourced China earthquake in realtime: "While the mainstream media scrambled to put up their “breaking news” headlines Robert Scoble alias Scobleizer, was early to tweet the news. Quickly there were live radio interviews, pictures, google maps, videos all being sent in real-time, says VentureBeat.". NPTwitter NPDisasterRelief NPtech

China 100

China Headline Twitter Map 100

AFP Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Technomix | Fast Company: "Whether you like it or loathe it, Google's new Buzz social sharing system has hit the headlines in a particularly catastrophic way over and over in the week since its launch. Will Google Buzz Go the Way of Facebook Beacon? Though Google has moved to adjust some of the issues, some of the damage is already done. Google's usual trick of data-mining and automating some

Headline 100

Headline Companies Google System 100

SocialFish

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Engaging Title/Headline. Headline hacking’ and ‘link bait’ are just a couple of the terms used to describe the art of crafting an intriguing headline. A good headline should include a few elements to make them really juicy: 1. Alright, so you’ve crafted a stellar headline that has gotten a click; congratulations! Your headline and your picture should work together to speak volumes about your post. bold headlines.

Headline 103

Headline Info Professional Authoring 103

John Haydon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

In their News Feed FYI , Facebook says that people prefer headlines that help them decide if they want to read the article before they click. The Takeaway: Write headlines that clearly tell people what they’ll get after they click. In addition to reducing click-bait headlines, the newsfeed also considers how links are posted. Link posts display more info about an article (headline, caption, URL, image, description) making it easier to decide whether to click on it or not.

Headline 67

Headline Facebook Info Feeds 67

NonProfit Trends

MARCH 28, 2013

The headline from the report wasn’t overly optimistic: charitable giving in 2012 was nearly flat, up 1.7 Earlier this month, the company I have the privilege of leading released its 2012 Charitable Giving Report. Although we look at giving all the time, releasing a charitable giving index every month, this report was a time for us both to reflect on the year behind us and to hear from experts from a variety of nonprofit sub-sectors.

Trend 43

Trend Headline Reflection Report 43

Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Each headline and subsequent sub-headlines should lead the reader to the conclusion you are trying to make. Write A Headline That People Want To Click. Your headline is the first thing people see when your article pops into their social feeds, inbox or however else it’s found. I tend to brainstorm headline ideas as I write and make adjustments up to the moment I hit publish. What compels you to click on those headlines?

Process 77

Process Digital Content Marketing 77

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Pay Attention to Your Subject Line and Headline. If readers open the email, the headline will make a large difference in whether they read the entire email or not. On average, 8 out of 10 people will read headline copy , but only 2 out of 10 will read the rest. Allow the headline to be as attention-grabbing as the subject line, and have it complement the rest of the email’s content.

email 87

email Marketing Headline Ratio 87

SocialFish

JUNE 8, 2011

This easy-to-use tool can be used for researching influence background on corporate correspondence, adding context to newspaper headlines or discovering who is behind political fundraising solicitations. Subtitled, Reason no. 637,278 why you should switch to Gmail. Inbox Influence is a new tool from the Sunlight Foundation that allows you to see the political contributions of the people and organizations that are mentioned in emails you receive.

Org 92

Org gMail Headline Work 92

Byte Technology

APRIL 15, 2015

And they’re responding to the trend by rolling out new criteria for users: Google’s new mobile-friendly website search algorithm is the one certainly making headlines, and the company has even set an April 21 st deadline when they recommend all sites have the element of responsive design that will allow them to display appropriately and be functional across all mobile tech.

Search 158

Search Profit Websites Mobile 158

NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2016

You also want to have a strong headline that complements the anchor text that got them there. For example, if someone clicked on a link in an email that said, “Register for XYZ event,” then the headline on the landing page should reflect that anchor text. When it comes to your nonprofit’s website, landing pages may be the single most important thing for you to be concerned about this year. They’re critical for many reasons, including SEO—so let’s start with the basics.

Design 66

Design Headline Action Reflection 66

EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Experiment with different tacts when writing headlines + preview language to determine what draws your social audience to click. Last week, I sat down with Amy Peyrot, Senior Consultant, Social Media Specialist, and resident mathlete at M+R , to discuss all things social media metrics.

Metrics 179

Metrics Measure Social Media Media 179

John Haydon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2014

In their News Feed FYI , Facebook says that people prefer headlines that help them decide if they want to read the article before they click. The Takeaway: Write headlines that clearly tell people what they’ll get after they click. In addition to reducing click-bait headlines, the newsfeed also considers how links are posted. Link posts display more info about an article (headline, caption, URL, image, description) making it easier to decide whether to click on it or not.

Headline 55

Headline Info Feeds Facebook 55

Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Doing A/B split testing is an absolutely ideal way to gauge your user base and basically see what makes them tick—what landing pages really garner attention; what headlines encourage them towards further exploration; and even what colors on your pages seem to be the most attractive and compelling. With it you can compare all sorts of different content, from themes to CSS variations to post titles and headlines.

WordPress 100

WordPress Test Plugin Beginner 100

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

We live in a world of sound bites, punchy headlines, and quick notifications. As a communicator, you do plenty of writing and editing. There’s power in how your written words—from your long-form stories all the way down to your tweets.

Web 157

Web Voice Attention Headline 157