Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Look, fundraising is about connecting people who care with work that matters to them. See how that works?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

We often assume that our audiences don’t change over time, but that’s not always the case, and nuances within each audience type can appear depending on the focus of your organization’s work. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups? 3) Revisit Your Target Audiences and Their Motivations.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. This is a concept that bears repeating, so don’t hesitate to remind the group, from time to time, where the buck stops. Be sure to allow time for questions. Keep it Simple Many people don’t feel comfortable with numbers and statistics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors. However, this is not a universal rule.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Serving around 500 children and their families annually, Fiver provides out-of-school time programming and a two-week summer camp experience. You want to make it easy for your donors, especially because so many people are likely going to donate on their phones. CauseVox’s Easy Reporting Helps You Spend Less Time On Admin Tasks. “We

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Anchoring bias makes people rely too heavily on the first bit of information they receive. Sunk cost fallacy is that soul-sucking tendency to continue investing time, money, or effort into activities that are clearly failing. Automating data exploration frees time to focus on higher-level analysis and interpretation of results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

To help out we’ve compiled our top tips for raising more through your website – these tips will help increase the number of people giving through your website, as well as the amount they give. This button alone will help people easily access a donation form, no matter where they are on your website.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Think about it: have you ever had a friend and the only time you heard from them was when they wanted something? How about one that mooches all the time and never says “thank you”? Still others need some time to adjust to a life away from the track. It tells the story of one life being saved. Others are very shy.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

The Campaign Workshop Joe Fuld, president Often campaigns make assumptions that people on the team—volunteers, donors, etc.—understand Make sure your ask is clear and to the point: Trade complex language for simple phrasing and remove jargon in order to make sure supporters understand your call to action. Don’t assume!

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. Take your time. Writing a meaningful thank-you note that will touch the donor’s heart takes time.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

While advocating for survivors in San Francisco, I witnessed first-hand how critical stories are in tapping into people’s empathy. However, it wasn’t until my career took a turn into strategic communications and marketing that I learned just how integral a winning story is to the success of an advocacy campaign. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

But quick technological advancements can be overwhelming, causing many people to feel uncertain about where to begin. This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 9, 2018

Today, we are poised at a moment in time where we can transcend the limitations of past book technologies and bring the power of books to all humans. However, as a technology, printed books come with serious challenges for some communities (like blind people) that technology can unlock. It made me who I am. First, they are place-based.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 31, 2021

They have served over 25,000 patients with just 9 full-time paid staff. What we learned is that when people come to an actual event, that’s a lot more work. It was important to Lisa that they include some kind of event in the campaign to bring people together and showcase the clinic’s work. Give Them Resources.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

Usual suspects are headlines about post time, a hook, putting the right content in the right place and in front of the right people. Sometimes you just have something your audience needs to hear, a product people should know about, or an event that needs promoting. There’s a time and place. Write short and sweet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

However, nonprofits are guided by a mission- like providing education in under-served areas, supporting research to find cures to diseases, creating community among a specific group of people, and more. Raising funds and winning grants is difficult and requires significant staff time and resources. and tell the story of how?those?resources

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

To save money, time, and effort while putting together your annual report, we’ve compiled nonprofit annual report examples to help give your organization inspiration and a comprehensive guide to get you started. It’s a clear and simple way to show their accomplishments while keeping the focus on the people keeping their programs alive.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Here are some of the highlights: Five Weeks to “A Miracle”: The Ukrainian Red Cross’s Story. Since February 2022, the Ukrainian Red Cross has delivered more than 20,000 tons of humanitarian aid across the country and provided support to more than 6 million people. Rewatch this session on Salesforce+.

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Achieve

MARCH 18, 2024

Successful nonprofits know that humans respond to stories. The right story catches our attention and makes us more willing to listen to the hard numbers and details that ultimately convince us to take action. Storytelling matters in grant writing for two key reasons: Stories help you stand out. Stories make things real.

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Fifteen percent of association boards are made up of people of color. Three percent of association CEOs are people of color. This is a challenging time for associations. People are fearful of change. Association for Talent Development (ATD) State of the Association Profession report. Initiatives that seem more urgent.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. Call your new donors. . Send welcome kits.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Nonprofit calls to action are what drive people to take the next step. Don’t just ask people to donate; tell them exactly what materials you need and how their donation will make an impact. Use strong language to make your website visitors feel like waiting isn’t an option—they need to act now.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

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. They want to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening. Write tweets in clear, concise language.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Your nonprofit website houses plenty of important information and resources, from the story of your organization’s founding to your donation page. If the answer is “no,” then it’s time for you to update your website’s functionality. Your CTA language should accurately indicate where supporters will be taken if they click on the button.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Digital advocacy allows us to tell our stories creatively and on a scale that wasn’t previously possible. Identify Your Own Story What ignites your passion for an issue?

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In the first part of this series, I talked about why you need to define your goals, your brand and voice, and your audience before crafting your story. At the root of every story is a struggle or conflict. This is true of the stories you’ll share about your nonprofit’s work too. . Consider all the angles of your story. .

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 17, 2024

Challenge : What is the common thread between these stories? 2024 People: We can just use the free GPT tools to create and edit our documents. 2003 People: We can just upload all these party pictures to Facebook for fun. 1990 People: The ocean is huge and can just swallow all this plastic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. People are craving for inspiring stories on their social media feeds and that’s how the campaign ended up trending on the day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The idea behind RoundUp App is to give the average person an approachable way to donate money, thereby helping nonprofits across the country spend more time achieving their missions instead of fundraising. That way people are able to support the causes they care about, no matter what. How does RoundUp App work?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

I’ve always been an optimist—believing people are more interested in the solution and the progress forward, than alarm and complaint. While all three approaches communicate the same story to the audience , the tone or language changes how the nonprofit connects or attracts the audience. That’s clearly you, John.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Essential Grant Writing Tips for Your Nonprofit. Using this research to tell an impressionable story, you can create a convincing grant application that will get your nonprofit the resources it needs. Get noticed among the giant stack of proposals with a powerful story about your organization’s impact.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Allegiance Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Ask early in the appeal and repeat the ask multiple times. Urgency in your call to action Thank your donors “You” language makes the donor the hero How to build your case in a fundraising letter As you build your case for support, make sure you’re answering these three key questions: Why give?

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