Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Finally, when formatting the essay, all five photos should be the same size and captions should be bold and at least 12 point. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Unfair expectations: These nonprofit leaders also encounter unrealistic expectations—to fix organizations struggling with financial difficulties, internal chaos, or boards in disarray. Even after achieving substantial revenue increases, they often cannot get a raise. And that’s not even on the table for me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Actually uploading photos to Flickr doesn’t require much time, but shooting digital photos, editing them, and then properly adding them to Flickr sets and collections with tags and titles can become time-consuming. Time and resources permitting, you can then expand to also using tools like TwitPic and Facebook Photos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Organically promote your Shop on social media by taking photos and videos of each item, ideally showing them in use in an authentic manner. Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

million: we raised X which equaled Y and resulted in Z. Based in Bangladesh, BRAC is one of the largest international development organizations in the world, and their 2018 Annual Report uses innovative design elements to present their numerous programs and initiatives in an accessible way. International Rescue Committee.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

His stance raises the question: Does being committed to social change require making one less comfortable or resisting being “too comfortable?". Photo via Time. “If I’m comfortable, I feel much less urgency to try to change things.”. An unseasonable October snowstorm forced Occupiers to live amid three inches of slush last week.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 2, 2017

It's 2017 — it's time to revolutionize the way nonprofits raise money, by taking advantage of e-commerce. Here's an example: One Tree Planted is a US-based nonprofit that raises awareness for reforestation. No longer are the days when going door to door or holding bake sales are the most effective ways to fundraise.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

In the digital environment of email, social media, and mobile, we can use storytelling in innovative ways to inspire supporters and donors — and raise more money. Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. Tip 2: Use Photos to Create Emotional Impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

SOS Children’s Villages International uses cloud technology to help fundraise for children in need. Photo courtesy of SOS Children’s Villages International. A significant number of nonprofits are using the cloud in innovative ways to increase their impact and raise more money. Oxfam Hong Kong is another great example.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 11, 2021

UNICEF’s impact has been far and wide during the global COVID-19 pandemic as the organization has worked to accelerate vaccination efforts , support children impacted by the pandemic , and raise critical awareness about mental health at a time when depression and anxiety are increasing at alarming rates. Photo credit: UNICEF.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. Photo and Video Editing Ability. Experience.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 15, 2014

This week guest blogger Gail Perry is back with her top tips to help us all raise more money by mail. 112 Tips to Raise More Money by Mail. I’ve updated my annual list of Top Tips to Raise More Money by Mail with the latest 2014 research and recommendations from my favorite mail gurus. Raising more from your top donors.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

By Bob Alves, President and CEO, Advanced Solutions International. Additionally, the Weber Shandwick Social Impact survey found that 88% percent of nonprofits are widely experimenting with social media, 51% are active users, and 92% of executives said their online presence raises awareness of their organizations. Why Internal Tools?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

" Sharing photos online – a decision matrix for non-profit organizations : Social Media 4 Good – "Many non-profits, NGOs and International Organizations are of two minds when it comes to sharing photos on the internet. The decision matrix in below will help you decide which photos to share and how."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

Photo by Equal Rights Advocates. Before I get to the topic of using posters to make your workshops or meeting more interactive (and fun), I want to wish you a Happy International Women’s Day! The photo above is from a mini-workshop I did as part of Wake International’s “ Tech2EmpowerUSA.”

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

During a Challenge, participants are tasked with completing some sort of activity while they raise peer-to-peer funds for your nonprofit. All participants are added to a corresponding Facebook group to connect with one another and raise funds using individual Facebook fundraisers started on behalf of your organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 19, 2023

You have on hand a copy of the organization’s current annual budget as well as a budget for each program for which you’re currently raising money. Up-to-date photos of constituent events and publications that illustrate the impact of your work are readily available.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

Did you know that in some countries International Women's Day (March 8) is celebrated with flowers and gifts? For others, it is a day of political significance to raise awareness around women's rights. The campaign is trying to raise awareness that, "Each year, around 1 in 10 women in Britain experience rape, or other violence."

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Use your About page as a jumping-off point and go more in depth, using engaging historical photos, maps, and documents as much as you can. Adding high-quality images can also help your SEO, and it’s a great opportunity to showcase your nonprofit’s photos. Another great topic is the history of your organization.

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Achieve

JUNE 11, 2021

All of these questions are designed to help your nonprofit gain feedback to improve your event and ultimately raise more money in the long run. Framing questions this way helps to engage guests by asking them to reflect on their own experiences even if they are ultimately providing insight that influences your nonprofit’s internal processes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. To manage multiple social networks, create visually compelling photo and video campaigns, and blog regularly is a minimal 20-hour a week investment into a skilled communications professional.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. Actively engage with followers by answering their questions, tagging them in photos and videos, and commenting on and resharing posts they make about your organization. Conduct prospect research.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Narrow down your content to feature one “hero shot” or photo that captures what your nonprofit is about. This photo should evoke feelings of hope and generosity to inspire potential donors to complete their gift. . The amount of effort your nonprofit puts into its online donation page has a direct impact on the amount of funds raised.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Provide water station stops and set up a picnic at the end for people that raise money. Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. International Day of Yoga (June 21). Have a float race, water balloon toss, or water polo competition to raise additional funds for a cause. Card for a Cause.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

For March 8, International Women’s Day, ask your supporters about the women in their lives that inspire them. It’s also a time for gifts and new clothes, making this a great chance to raise funds or donations of new clothing, especially for children. Have an intern who’s a lit major? #snapcracklepop Click To Tweet. Enroll Now.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

With the global financial crisis at its peak and a recession looming, many nonprofit managers are probably asking themselves, "How will my nonprofit raise money next year?" " I suspect fewer fundraisers are asking themselves, "How will my nonprofit raise the money it needs four years from now?"

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

With the right preparations and technology, you can host a successful virtual gala that raises funds, helps your nonprofit strengthen connections, and engages your supporters in a fun evening. Assemble an Internal Planning Team. Market Your Gala Through Multiple Platforms. Let’s get started. Use Intuitive Virtual Gala Software.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Almost twenty years ago, he took trip back to that rural village and my sister-in-law, who is from the Philippines snapped this photo. She and her family live in the US now and like many American Filipinos they are rushing to send aid to their homeland. Donate to Help Victims in Philippines. Small actions can make a difference.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

We have a great partnership with Rotary International and also have so many passionate individual supporters. This video (and more that followed) did indeed empower their most impassioned supporters to raise money for them. The organization’s mission is to bring shelter to families who have quite literally lost everything.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2012

And that’s just what happened to the HSUS Farm Animal Protection campaign, an effort to call attention to and reduce the suffering of farm animals raised for eggs, meat, pork, and milk. The above photo and statement was posted on Friday and within 48 hours was shared over 21,000 times, 18,000 likes, and thousands of comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. Raise their visibility internally with specific communication and development initiatives. Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? Constantly double-check your assumptions. Bridge the generation gap.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

Flickr Photo by Lendingmemo. In the early crowdfunding days, I helped launch a crowdfunding campaign with the American Red Cross and SXSW that raised $120,000 in 10 days. How much have we raised online in the past year? What is the average amount that we have raised in a campaign or event? it’s $88 for in crowdfunding ).

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 7, 2017

This year, the agencies behind the event, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and DataKind, analyzed results in an insight report covering how much money was raised, how many people donated, what the impact of the money was and many other factors that came into play on Nov. Photos, especially those of young children.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2012

Flickr Photo by Canolais. Many nonprofits already use social media, including mobile, to raise money among individual donors. His first Facebook campaign raised $250,000 in 2005 for Genocide Intervention Network, now known as [link]. Coordinate all internal efforts. Find out how one successful nonprofit leader does it.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover what your nonprofit needs to know about writing an effective annual appeal letter and share other ways you can engage with donors to raise more funds to support your mission. When possible, include photos and videos and share these in your appeals. . We’ll review: . How to write an annual appeal letter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We use Flickr to collect all of the photos for our annual nature photo competition. I’m a big believer in getting volunteers and interns to help be part of this growing space. For tools specifically, we use CoTweet to manage our Twitter communications and MBuzz for monitoring our social media mentions. Please summarize your ROI.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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