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The Science of Nonprofit Video Engagement: How To Use Emotion to Increase Social Sharing

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The feeling of surprise, when coupled with arousing emotions, results in highly engaging content that people can’t help but share (Chewbacca Mom is a perfect example of surprise and joy). You’ll be outraged when you see how people are treating this endangered species. You’re going to want to turn the sound on for this one.

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A Mind on Design: Things to Avoid When Building a WordPress Blog

Byte Technology

Most people love a good tune, but auto-loaded music can be a real nuisance as well as steal a lot of bandwidth and make your page load and respond slower. And besides that, many people keep their speakers on all the time, and having music blare the moment they land on your site can be incredibly jarring.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

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So, let’s look at what it means to give people a great experience as you build the donor relationship. Think about it: People only stay in relationships that they’re getting something out of. If you ask, ask, and ask some more without giving people a reason to feel good about giving, you will lose donors. Which sounds better?

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10 Mistakes Your Nonprofit Is Making On Social Media

Achieve

This sounds so obvious, but not planning ahead is easily one of the most frequent mistakes I see organizations making. Hint: A great time to do this is when you are creating your annual budget and marketing plan. Hint: I typically recommend posting 3-4x per week per channel as a starting point. Mistake #1: Not Planning Ahead.

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Do You NEED Your Supporters?

Media Cause

Often, as I hinted at the beginning of this blog, I’ve seen organizations trying to decipher how their supporters could contribute. One of the best lessons I’ve learned in this field is that people will do even the most menial tasks (sign a petition, for example) *if* you show them why it matters. How do you communicate their impact?

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Training Nonprofit Staff & Volunteers Effectively in 5 Steps

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But what a lot of people are expecting (really, hoping) is that after a while, we’ll go back to normal. Hint: If your constituents are more comfortable now with virtual opportunities to lend their support, check out Fundly’s list of virtual fundraising ide as to get inspired for your next campaign.). People changed, too.

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Why It’s Hard to be a Volunteer (And Even Harder for You to Find Them)

NonProfit Hub

They hinted at a couple problems, so we put together some solutions to common issues nonprofits face with volunteer management. Whereas in past years people interested in volunteering with your organization would simply call and talk to someone, now everything must be available on your website. Problem 1: Lack of Information.