M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s how we communicate compassion and outrage and hope, how we turn abstract and complex issues into concrete and immediate action. It’s about their identity, about the world they want to live in, about the reasons they have to care about or feel responsible for your issue. Acknowledging a supporter’s relationship (e.g.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. Thinking big on climate change There is good news. This good news is tempered by the reality that climate funding remains a niche in the larger philanthropic ecosystem.

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Candid

JULY 27, 2022

With breaking news, it takes time for the full picture to emerge. We review the flurry of news stories, press releases, and announcements, and we actively search websites to identify and record grantmaking data. Who is funding them, and what activities do donors support? Collecting and using “real-time” data during crises .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When you book a headliner act or keynote speaker, feature them in a sneak preview of your lineup. Allow event headliners or speakers to do an Instagram takeover. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Conduct a lineup countdown. Include the event RSVP link in your bio.

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Contest Headline Social Media Survey 91

Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

If you read today’s headlines, you might feel overwhelmed with everything that is going on in the world. It often feels like there is little hope for our future and that there’s barely anything we can do to solve any of these big issues. I know I do. Sarah Noble, Curator PeaceTalks at Interpeace.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Don’t conceal bad news, use it to build trust with your donors. They will appreciate the fact that you trust them to make their own judgements on issues which on the face of it, you may feel reflect negatively on your leadership. Remember the importance of the headline. Have a well established core headline.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Be Compelling – Use staggering stats that illustrate your key points or share pertinent statistics about the key issue or campaign you are working on. Utilize bullets, short paragraphs, and bolded headlines to make the blog posts scannable. Fresh and Relevant Content - Follow the news related to the issues you work on.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2012

Wrapped up in all that is the issue of sending too many emails. To get you started, here are 5 follow-up email strategies from top nonprofits : 1) Related News of the Day. They capitalized on what made news two days later by sending a follow-up email that said “The news just keeps getting worse for polar bears.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

A short vignette, such as this, will grab the reviewers' attention and encourage them to learn more about the issue. The key here is to keep it short, spotlighting the problem or issue you are trying to resolve. July 7, 2017 — The Daily News: Good Samaritans Aid Skeletal, Abused Dog. Some Winning Stories.

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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. . July 7, 11–12:30pm ET: Benchmarks UK 2021: News you can use.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 30, 2017

No matter where we fall in the political spectrum, it’s important for us as fundraisers to keep an eye on the issues and the news so that we’re ready to act when the issues we are passionate about become national news. In one weekend, the ACLU raised 6x what they typically raise online in a given year.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 16, 2023

The good news is that there are alternative solutions that can help you address specific issues or objectives without the need for a complete website overhaul. Specific Problem Solving: The main issue your nonprofit is trying to address may be very focused, such as improving fundraising or boosting membership conversion rates.

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Websites Alternative Nonprofit Conversation 52

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

This change would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news and feel-good stories about the organization. Bonnie herself noted that transitioning to an email newsletter “would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news.” The photos need captioning.

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Newsletter Donor Retention Nashville 52

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. You can also emphasize your headlines and key phrases by bolding them, increasing the font size, and capitalizing the letters. Next, you need a site map. This is a map that lays out the pages your site needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2012

Earlier this month, MomsRising tested a strategy to reach Latinos with information on the Affordable Care Act (or health care reform) by tweeting about a range of issues including ACA during a Latino State of the Union event hosted by MALDEF. 1 re-tweeted item of the 19 items we mentioned in that hour. Latino community.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Timberland doesn’t only connect its purpose with day-to-day roles, but to broader issues impacting the people who make its products. 5 Ways Brands with a Purpose Make Positive Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction. If the audience is local, it is important to framing content and issues for local geographic area. Human interest stories and good news from the organizations generated more interaction than others. ” The answer, of course, it depends.

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Care2

MARCH 18, 2012

It’s been close to two weeks since Invisible Children released it’s "Kony 2012" video, which quickly spread across social networks, blogs, and made headlines across major news networks and newspapers like the NYT and the Washington Post. The issue is complex. Is that responsible social change?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2018

Congress are undermining decades of the sector’s work on immigration; women, minority and LGBTQ rights; the environment; and the social contract with government—among other issues. If there is good news, it’s that the old social change model is breaking down, and we now have a chance to invent a new one.

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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. It’s a time for summer vacations and longer days with more sunshine…that usually means shorter days in the office. But, things continue to seem crazy, right?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 17, 2008

They are starting with a “charter&# program – a few nonprofit organizations, to iron out all of the varied issues, both technical and logistical, I imagine. at 2:06 pm On a totally unrelated note, Michelle, after two non-stop weeks of my husband watching Battlestar Gallactica, I laughed out loud when I saw your headline!

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Open Source Convio Database Headline 100

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! The headline in the East Valley Tribune was, "More Arizona public schools are excelling."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

Says Giller, “Environmentalists will lecture you much about how the polar bears on the Arctic ice cap are so hopeless that you’ll want to jump off the iceberg yourself or ignore the issue. Says Giller, “Our content often plays off of breaking news, so real-time analysis can be really valuable in editorial choices.”. Source: grist.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Have m ore news to share? The NASCO 2011 Conference focuses on exploring the emerging issues in Charity Regulations. Confused by the best attributes to share in your profile summary or headline? There are some great events coming up and some interesting conversations about picking the right tools for the job.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2018

Those breaches have also become much more substantial, with examples like those that hit Equifax and Target in recent years making major news and causing users to take actions such as putting freezes on their credit and changing their online shopping habits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

Content curation can provide visibility, but before you can reap results you have identify the opportunity — a campaign, announcement of a new program, or release of policy information – to curate news and information around your topic. It isn’t quickly slapping links together.

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Social Media Content Practice New York City 107

See3

NOVEMBER 4, 2008

Don’t assume your readers are up-to-speed on all of the issues you tackle. Piggyback on the hottest national and international news as a way to extend your mission. Truth is, people respond to deadlines, countdowns, and news that invokes their emotions. Is there an issue or action that people respond to more than others?

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Many nonprofit leaders aren't prepared to deal with this issue and that could mean dire consequences should the proper safeguards not be in place and a breach or theft occur. The BlueCross' original breach occurred in October 2009, but five months, $7 million and 110,000 work hours later, they are still dealing with the issue.

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Hawaii Los Angeles Law Nonprofit 64

Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

Headlines should be short. Punch It Up: Think about incorporating “Top 5” lists around an issue you want to highlight. 1)It demonstrates that you care about issues that directly affect peoples lives, and 2) because those issues are close to home, people are much more likely to respond.

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Newsletter Social Media Advocacy Tips 51

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2015

The entire nation tuned in as news of the event made front page headlines on sites such as CNN and ABC. It’s that kind of support that makes it possible for us all to band together, to address even the ugliest of issues, like hate. Individuals traveled countless miles to show their respect and offer their condolences.

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South Carolina Awareness Headline Social Media 20

Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Every few months, a major news outlet does an "expose" about data collection on museum visitors. Even as the reporters acknowledge that museums are trying to better understand and serve their visitors, there''s a hint of menace in headlines like " The Art is Watching You. " We''re trying to personalize. To me, this was surprising.

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Museum Experiment People Data 20

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the issues they champion have taken a backseat in people’s minds this year, as our nation’s attention has been captured by one shocking event after another. WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes.

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Channel Sierra Leone Story Digital 247

Care2

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

Of the ten issue-based campaigns we started out with, we noticed that two of them ? We also held more brainstorming sessions on those issues and added new keywords that came out of those sessions. But we’re continuing to add new campaigns when our issues are in the news. were outperforming the others.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

About 100,000 new weblogs were created each day According to the Pew Internet & American Life Project report, "Bloggers: A Portrait of the Internet’s New Storytellers" from July 2006: 8% of Internet users, or about 12 million American adults, keep a blog. 39% of Internet users, or about 57 million American adults, read blogs.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

Controversial and provocative topics, large international events, and clickbait news headlines always float to the top due to the amount of engagement they receive (positive and negative). To help educate the public on issues of unfairness in the U.S. Anyone who is trying to communicate should think like a journalist.

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Social Media Community Build Media 99

M+R

JUNE 7, 2023

Read time: 9 minutes We work across a range of issue spaces at M+R, including immigration, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, criminal legal system reform, affordable housing, and countless others. As folks working in media relations, we try to never assume our target audience consumes the same news sources that we do.

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