EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

No matter how your nonprofit organization is making change in the world, it’s impacted by others’ decisions, whether those decisions come from local and national legislators, corporations, institutions, or others who hold power and shape the way we live our lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Julia Campbell is social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. As a general trend, women make up more of the population on social networking sites than men do – but on Pinterest, they make up a whopping 81% of active users.

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Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

We ask folks to describe their political, historical, and/or socioeconomic context in their state or local region, the changes they are fighting for, and how they are centering the experiences, issues, and leadership of people impacted by the problems they seek to address.

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sgEngage

JULY 24, 2023

College towns” often generate robust tourism that fuels local restaurant, retail, entertainment, and hospitality industries. Work with local, state, and federal programs. Check out HubSpot’s 2023 Marketing Strategy & Trends Report for ideas on how to pivot and focus on what will have the most impact. Use video storytelling!

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

When smaller, place-based foundations collaborate and align their work, they provide unique value to local communities and nonprofits. Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Analyze data to identify trends, target event page improvements and marketing efforts, and make informed decisions that optimize ticket sales strategies. See if there is a local designer who could provide their services as an in-kind donation and make your materials really pop. That’s what group tickets are there for!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Washington, DC: Web Trends: Wordpress & Beyond. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Digital Storytelling - A NetSquared Victoria Panel. Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group? What have NetSquared Local groups been up to recently? Adidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup.

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NTEN

JANUARY 11, 2012

Data-driven storytelling is all the rage on the web, particularly as we move into the election season. Online maps can demonstrate the breadth of large movements or highlight grassroots work at a very local level. In ancient times (5-6 years ago), there were two main ways to visualize data with online maps.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. Look for trends among the following: Outreach strategies you used on those days. See What’s New In Fundraising. Optimize My Donation Page. What time of year it was.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. Nonprofits tend to mostly tweet content about the sad state of affairs – international, national, state, and local. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. 6) Respond to and engage with followers.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. Following this trend, Meta has introduced Meta Verified. Know your data in and out,” says Emily.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Encourage your team members to highlight their unique experiences by using personalization and storytelling t o inspire support. Look for trends in the ways that supporters interact with your fundraiser to tailor communications to them later, and make sure to thank each donor.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

An important part of being an effective fundraiser is staying up to date on current fundraising trends , industry best practices, and donor preferences. See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. They’re the best!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

" 3 Powerful Social Good Trends in 2010 – Ben Rattray, the founder and CEO of Change.org, has a great piece on Mashable showcasing the three trends he sees coming in 2010 for the social change sector. Here are my top digital storytelling platforms and tools for your nonprofit to try out in 2010."

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

Major gifts, win-back programs, industry trends, data and testing, direct marketing, development planning, crowdfunding, fundraising on mobile, and the future of strategic storytelling - and that's just the first day! Young nonprofit pros are headed to Portland as the local chapter hosts YNPN’s annual conference. The Activate!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Note from Beth: December is a time when start to reflect on the past year and future online trends for fundraising. Naturally, our buying behaviors have radically changed as a result of this trend. They choose it because hosts are authentic and local. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media gives your nonprofit the opportunity to broadcast your mission far beyond your local community. Instagram Instagram , another Metaverse social media platform, is primarily focused on visual content and thrives on striking imagery, video, and storytelling content. Engagement.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. In order to rise to this challenge, Media Cause focused on leveraging these elements to improve on 2020 wins and increase conversions through: Personalized storytelling. Compelling and varied multimedia content .

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. Decatur, Illinois: Storytelling, Planning, and Scheduling Content for Your Nonprofit #Storymakers2017. Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Effective storytelling means nonprofits can reach more people, touch more hearts, and create bigger impact. TechSoup's NetSquared meetups will bring local nonprofits free digital storytelling workshops in more than 40 cities between August and October. Sweet Briar, Virginia: Website Trends and Best Practices.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 8, 2019

Show your major donors their return on investment and emphasize the direct and lasting effects of their generosity through storytelling. Check for trends and patterns among your donors to find areas where you excel and areas where you could improve in your fundraising strategy. Turn to the community.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

" World Bank’s Mapping for Results launched – Check out this deployment of the Ushahidi platform for digital storytelling and reporting: "This weekend at the World Bank annual meetings the World Bank launched their new Mapping for Results platform. But here's the thing: the trends aren't actually that good."

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The purpose of the Annual Nonprofit Governance Symposium is to highlight current best practices, lessons learned from the field, and trends in effective nonprofit and philanthropic board leadership, as well as board recruitment and retention. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit19 / @TogetherSC.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. We shared Yash’s invaluable insights on digital storytelling and we couldn’t resist sharing his advice on creating compelling videos. So that being said, a lot of these smaller nonprofits won't have distribution channels from local outlets.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 8, 2024

As new marketing trends emerge and old ones fall away, it can be challenging to know what to prioritize when creating compelling auction marketing materials. By tapping into the power of storytelling, you can connect with your audience emotionally, thereby motivating action and support. Local news and press.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 27, 2014

Our events are powered by a global network of volunteers dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient local communities of nonprofit technology practitioners. Portland, OR: Visual Storytelling & Growing Your Digital Media and Protecting It. Vancouver, Canada: Video for Nonprofits Workshop: The Essential Elements of Storytelling.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

When you teach internationally, it is important to localize your content and Tharum was able to provide many local and regional examples and tips. If you want to see storytelling at its finest, coupled with breathtaking social impact, watch the videos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Social media started as a community building and storytelling tool, then evolved into hyper-focused marketing and advertising tool, and will now will revolve back to its roots. 6) Meetups [as FUNraisers] People are lonely and longing to connect in person , and local nonprofits can help.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Let's Get Local: Using Social Media in State and Local Campaigns , Ted Fickes. Nonprofit storytelling tips from the pros , Debra Askanase. Why Fundraisers are Failing at Storytelling -- and What They Need to Change , Lori Jacobwith. NTEN Trends, Cloud Reality, & More , Matthew Eshleman. Garrett Bradford.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

If your nonprofit feeds the creative flame with passion and storytelling, you'll start getting somewhere. What hashtags are they trending? What is their local jargon? Just how do you decide what hashtags are trending, and what keywords are most ideal for your audience? You may say Sustainable, they may say Green.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 26, 2020

In light of that trend and all the recent travel upheaval due to COVID – 19, with increasing restrictions being placed on companies and their global workforce, we wanted to address creative alternatives to traditional volunteer events. . storytellers?in?the?world. H osting a virtual or local day of service? SeenIt Build?the?most?powerful?and?trustworthy?on

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2019

“The next generation of donors” is not just the latest fundraising trend or catchphrase for development teams. With local chapters throughout the country managed by Leadership Boards, HYP members gain access to special events for an annual fee and are encouraged to invite friends and family to grow the network.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

That's why we do an annual survey of our members — because our local volunteers are always striving to figure out how they can help your nonprofit use technology to do more good. Las Vegas, Nevada: Online Courses (Storytelling). Morrisville, North Carolina: Tech Trends for 2017. Why Are You a NetSquared Member?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Huddle up with your nonprofit technology colleagues at a NetSquared meetup to keep warm and learn about the latest trends in nonprofit technology. Seattle, Washington: Storytelling Through Data Visualization. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members. It's getting colder out there. winter is coming.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

This tech trend is all the rage. Check out your local camera shop for rentals and expert advice. Dawn is a freelancer for BC/DC Ideas and Brian writes for the volunteer storytelling blog Amplifying Good. Tips for Shooting A Winning Video For Your Nonprofit- guest post by Dawn and Brian Crawford. Rent or Buy?

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Forum One

JANUARY 10, 2023

Some of the digital government trends I believe will be most impactful in 2023 include: Where We Work – Many government agencies have liberalized their work-from-home policies. State and local governments, while not mandated, have long realized the importance of having good digital tools to create fantastic citizen experiences.

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