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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Emotional stories of beneficiaries. But if you tell a story that makes viewers feel afraid or sad, expect more comments than shares. Think about a story that your nonprofit can tell about one of your beneficiaries. Now consider all of the different ways you could tell that story, including narrative voice, structure and imagery.

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Deepen the Donor Relationship by Focusing on the Donor Journey

Get Fully Funded

Which sounds better? You’ll need a Donor Communications Plan that includes: Editorial Calendar for your newsletter, identifying heart-warming stories you can share each month. Regular updates for your blog, including heart-warming stories, photos, and video showing your mission in action. Just make sure they’re warm and sincere.

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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. Share impact stories.

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Does your charity have too much data?

3rd Sector Labs

” It must sound like I’m reading from Goldilocks and the Three Bears. I’ve already hinted at the answer in this blog post: You need as much data as you will USE. “Hi Bob, I see that you clicked on a story link on our website about our latest cause, would you like to donate to that cause today?”

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Achieving the SDGs: Taking Action for the 2030 Agenda In Your Community

Connection Cafe

2030 may sound like a far-off date, but it’s closer than you might think. How to Take Action on the SDGs (Hint: You Already Are) . Share your impact story. If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound ? The Global Goals are everyone’s goals. 2030 is Around the Corner.

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How Small Nonprofits Can Recruit Entrepreneur Volunteers to Their Cause

NonProfit Hub

Sounds like you have some important things in common. Share your success stories with other charities too. Take a hint from them and stop trying to fit in. The budding entrepreneur knows that he is always just one step removed from going back to the 9-5 rat race. Your small nonprofit creates new volunteer opportunities.

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22 Email Ledes That Always Work!!

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That catchy alliteration makes him sound like a comic book character, like Clark Kent or Lois Lane, Peter Parker or Bruce Banner. Focus on one sense at a time Conjure a specific time and place by focusing on ONE sense — sight, sound, smell, taste — and draw the reader in with an evocative physical description. Still reading?

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