Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

One of the most valuable assets that any nonprofit can have is consistent marketing and paid advertising data—this is especially true in the midst of a major crisis or shift that deeply impacts society, like tough financial times or global events. Below, a few of our agency’s top experts share their take. Strategy is vital.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

Individual executives have a significant advantage over company accounts across many platforms both from a storytelling and algorithmic standpoint. Whole Whale Content Calendar to organize out a year in themes Read this before starting a nonprofit podcast. These notes can then be edited and framed for relevant platform social posts.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Leverage the benefits of this fast-growing industry and reach a larger audience by creating a nonprofit podcast. Why start a nonprofit podcast? There are many reasons why a nonprofit professional would want to start a nonprofit podcast. Or, you could co-host with another nonprofit professional.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

The good news is that nonprofit organizations, advocacy organizations, businesses, individuals, and other changemakers can successfully advocate for a better future for LGBTQ+ people with support from the right strategies and tools. Creating change is not a “one-size-fits-all” effort—there’s room for many voices.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful. To that aim, there are two important terms to know.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Nonprofit marketing is one of the key components of getting your organization seen by potential supporters! While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. For-profit marketing is heavily focused on making a profit.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2022

As a fundraising professional, do you ever wonder what’s coming next in the nonprofit industry? We’ve put together ten new nonprofit trends that show where the future of fundraising is heading. Read on to learn how you can make the most of this fundraising year by taking advantage of these nonprofit trends. New to fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Start With the Basics: Platform, Domain Name, and Site Map The first thing you need to do in building your non-profit website is choose a platform. Any of these platforms will do.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 1, 2023

Additionally, we will offer practical tips for nonprofit organizations to engage in LGBTQIA+ philanthropy and maximize the impact of their Pride Month events. Volunteerism and Skills-Based Support: Volunteering time and expertise can be invaluable to LGBTQIA+ nonprofits. When is Pride Month celebrated?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 24, 2022

posted by Emily Santeler Fall 2021 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management. The sustainability of the nonprofit sector relies on cultivating the next generation of donors. Millennials (born 1981-1995) engage differently with nonprofits and face more financial constraints than their predecessors. Conclusion.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Adding a golf tournament to your fundraising event roster is a win-win for your nonprofit and your donors—your nonprofit adds a reliable income stream and your donors get to support your mission through a fun activity. Why should my nonprofit host a charity golf tournament? Partner with local influencers and celebrities.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

You have influencers on social media who call themselves content creators, posting videos and content online, and people like myself who consider themselves content writers, because, well, we write for a living. Develop your brand voice. There should be a common thread throughout your content that links back to your nonprofit.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Check out the various nonprofit membership models that exist throughout the sector! In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face. Here are four of the most common types of membership models for nonprofits: 1.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning can help your organization meet challenges effectively and take advantage of new opportunities. Despite the many benefits that strategic planning can bring, 49 percent of nonprofits lack a strategic plan. Nonprofit strategic planning FAQs What is strategic planning for nonprofits?

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

While it seems that some nonprofits have the luxury of being a household name or are always in the press, this just isn’t the case for the majority of us. Huge organizations have huge teams and designated employees just for nonprofit public relations and outreach, media connections, and communications. In other words…. Storytelling.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

What about staying informed on politics and how to make your voice heard? TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for advocacy and social justice, enabling individuals and organizations to build large followings and drive meaningful change. Want to learn the latest fashion trends? Go on TikTok. Go on TikTok. Also, TikTok.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Last week, I was honored to host a virtual roundtable for a small group of nonprofit marketing and communications executives on The Art of Storytelling & Brand Identity. Or they can provide a platform where constituents can share their journeys, express their unique voices, and connect with others whose experiences may mirror their own.

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

Imagine a world in which philanthropy professionals are focused on improving their practices to transform philanthropy through centering communities, lightening the burden on nonprofit organizations, and holding themselves accountable to their values.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

However, with global sea levels still rising rapidly , biodiversity declining at an alarming rate , and the world’s most vulnerable populations bearing the brunt of the climate crisis, it is clear that the efforts of dedicated environmental nonprofits alone are not enough. From nonprofits like 350.org

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. The Complete Guide to Chatbots in 2018: This guide comes to you from social media platform SproutSocial.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re always thinking of ways to encourage your donors to increase their donation amounts. This makes it easier for your donors to choose how much to give to your nonprofit. Some donors upgrade their giving without being asked, but most donors need some prompting. Don’t start too small.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. How can your organization apply this?

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

The closest thing we have in the nonprofit space to a retailer’s limited-time only offer is a limited-time only match, and I think people really responded when they realized there was another offer waiting for them,” said Catharine Holihan, vice president of direct marketing for the American Cancer Society.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2012

I got to hear Scott Dunlap who is VP, Emerging Opportunities/New Ventures at PayPal deliver a great talk that offers some persona for different actors in your nonprofits network and how they influence, activate, or raise awareness for your cause through social channels. The slides are here. Charlie the Artist. Justine the Curator.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

From the moment donors land on your homepage to when they click that submit button on your donation form, your website’s design, navigation, and content influence how they will connect with your organization and your mission. To help your nonprofit make the most of WordPress, your nonprofit should: Invest in a custom design.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Check out these GivingTuesday statistics sourced from the GivingTuesday 2022 impact report and broader impact data to learn more about the influence GivingTuesday has on the philanthropic sector. GivingTuesday participants worldwide also volunteered, performed countless acts of kindness, and gave their voices, time, and goods.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 27, 2017

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. Every couple of decades, a new era ushers in a new set of ideas, principles and practices that affect how the nonprofit sector functions. Go big, or go home.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

If you want a good overview of the Sharing Economy from a nonprofit perspective, read these two posts from TechSoup, Why Nonprofits Are Needed in the Share Economy and Nonprofits Imagine A Better Sharing Economy. All of us have access to our own communication channels (social media platforms, email, recommendation sites, etc.)

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Your digital ecosystem , which encompasses all of your digital properties, including your website(s), engagement channels, and technical support platforms, allows for a number of entry points through which your target audiences think and feel about your organization. Do they have a unified visual voice and brand?

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Media Cause

JUNE 22, 2021

According to the IRS, “no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). In fact, depending on a 501c3’s annual expenses, a nonprofit could spend 5% – 20% of it’s annual resources on direct advocacy or lobbying.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 5, 2017

Many nonprofit organizations rely on individual giving as a primary source of income to carry out their missions. Younger generations typically respond best to text messages, email and social media while older generations respond best to voice calls and direct mail (Lai, 2015). posted by Brenna Paes Graduate Alumna.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Find out how these 8 nonprofits cracked the code with engaging campaigns that turned thousands of followers into donors. . Social media is the future of nonprofit outreach. No other platform offers the same huge global reach for promoting awareness of important, yet suppressed, issues. by Zoe Allen. Project Life Jacket.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

Focus on things that can have ripple effects, like influencing your work to adopt a new travel policy, helping your sport club organize carpooling, or taking part in local decision making. The parent voice carries acute moral and emotional weight. It’s important that kids see us acting for their future.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’ve been following the work of Rob and his team closely as they have shown not just interest, but passion and intent for engaging with the community at large to create a tool that meets the needs of nonprofit organizations and keeps us involved in making the tool better and better. It works similarly to your Facebook feed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

It used to be twenty years ago that the “do gooders” would go off and take lower paying jobs in the nonprofit sector. The social business sector has shared metrics and understanding of being data-informed. That changes the conversation for nonprofits. They want to combine both.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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