EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Share the videos with advocates to bring them close to the lawmaking process.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Creating a consistent supply of social media content for a nonprofit is hard. At the Nonprofit Marketing Summit earlier this month, I shared how we do this—from how we rethought why we are on social media and our process for repurposing content (without getting too repetitive). Here are some of the highlights: 1. Alter the tone.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. To understand your audience’s interests, create audience personas.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

As a small nonprofit, you know just how critical members are for your success. Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. Great experiences don’t just keep your members happy, they also boost your nonprofit’s reputation, generate more revenue and increase retention rates.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

In fact, Facebook instated a strict ban on political advertising after the polls closed in November 2020, in an effort to limit the spread of misinformation — this Facebook political ads ban remained in effect until March 2021, with only a few exceptions for advertising during the Georgia Senate runoff elections in January 2021.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. You need to understand what the other nonprofits in your industry are doing.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? If you are like most nonprofit leaders, the thought of a Board meeting creates feelings of dread, the blahs, the “let’s get it over withs”, the “I don’t have time for this” mindset, or the “I don’t know why we even bothers”. How do you feel? In one word, “UGH.”

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. There are quite a few different nonprofit event management software options your organization can use to make your event as seamless as possible.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. What should you post?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 19, 2020

Admission into the video call can simply be what someone would normally pay for a meal, and you can sit and chat with some great people for a great cause. Create a poll and send it out to your supporters of some great, family-friendly movies they’d like to see. Video is tiring everyone out. Movie night.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Not only are LinkedIn members highly engaged and often interested in philanthropy, with 53% already donating to nonprofits and 60% saying they’re interested in volunteering, but they can also hold the keys to corporate partnerships , grants, and more. Here are five ways you can take your nonprofit’s LinkedIn strategy to the next level.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. Yet, for many nonprofits, the shifting backdrop of the digital age is presenting new challenges and opportunities.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them. Encouraging conversations.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Did you know that 47% of nonprofit leaders say recruiting sufficient volunteers is a big problem for their organization? In fact, according to Nonprofits Source, 53% of people who engage with a nonprofit on social media volunteer. Incorporate video content Video content is continuing to grow in popularity.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 20, 2021

Each week we’ll bring you a new resource that we think could revolutionize the nonprofit sector—or at least your workweek. Mission Box’s Engagement Communities program provides a designated and secure space for everything from posting training to taking polls. MissionBox Engagement Communities. The platform challenges you to expand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2014

Each time @NonprofitOrgs reaches a 100K-follower benchmark, Nonprofit Tech for Good donates to various nonprofits. It’s a way to give back, but its also a system used to periodically review how nonprofits are innovating their online giving process. Prominently feature a “Thank You” video.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

I have been in the nonprofit space for about 15 years now and … There we go. Maybe it’s because you’re thinking about fundraising or nonprofit management. This webinar is about my podcast actually. So it’s about a study. . I’m a social scientist by passion, but a fundraising consultant and executive by trade.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In “15 Really Bad Real Ideas from Real Nonprofits” Jeff Brooks lists a few of these gems: Sell slightly-used airplane toiletry kits on eBay. Best practices dictate that nonprofits conduct feasibility studies for impending capital campaigns. Survey, poll or focus group. Host a naked cycling race. Conduct a mini feasibility study.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

It’s the place to be for most nonprofits. Give them access to video that’s only available on your Facebook page. Content type weight: Videos. Videos: From graduation. Polls: Ask poll questions using the poll features. Our focus was Facebook. Especially those in the education sector.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

The 32 nonprofits were bookmarked for a donation and selected because they were effective at grabbing my attention and sparking an inspiration to give through their tweets. The last time Nonprofit Tech for Good donated to a large volume of nonprofits – $25 to 28 nonprofits – 27% of the donations failed due bugs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Nonprofit new media managers often battle mobile and social media burnout. All day, almost every day, nonprofit new media managers are immersed in breaking news and thus the world’s problems.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2017

I sit on a couple of different boards for nonprofits and I’ve learned that sometimes, organizations run into snags. The platform helps teams of all sizes communicate more effectively and it can help your nonprofit too. How will Slack help my nonprofit organization? There’s an app for that. At the office? Use the desktop version.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Pundits and bloggers in the nonprofit sector often lament the inability of social media to raise money for nonprofits. Make Sure Your Nonprofit’s Information in GuideStar Is Current. It’s true that Web 2.0

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

That’s why your nonprofit must be thoughtful to create engaging posts to keep pre-event momentum going. Post polls like “Which auction item are you most excited about?” Reach out to well-known influencers in your nonprofit space to promote your event online and come in person. Opting for interactive content.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Are you using video and/or compelling images to tell relevant stories? . Is it clear that you’re a nonprofit organization and therefore need donations to fulfill your mission? . Develop a written plan to promote your online appeals, blog posts, videos, and other digital content. Most nonprofits don’t email enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Questions and polling. Photo by Laughing Squid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the great things about the Nonprofit Technology Conference is that you get to connect with colleagues. As a nonprofit technology trainer, I have to keep up to date on a lot of topics, including Facebook. John’s book takes you through the technical and practical aspects of marketing on Facebook, particularly brand pages.

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Facebook Marketing Poll YouTube 101

Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? nonprofit marketing. , Photos and videos. New blog posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 30, 2012

Today, I have the honor of doing a session at The Allstate Foundation ‘s 60th Anniversary Executive Summit (hashtag #60summit ) where I’ll be talking about leading nonprofits with a network mindset. Social media presents incredible opportunities for nonprofits, both large and small. Social Media: Getting Leadership Buy-In.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

The previous blog, The Wellness of Nonprofit Teams , explored the staffing struggles that nonprofit fundraisers have had to overcome. Even though fundraising events can be a lot of work, they provide your nonprofit with the chance to tell your story en masse, connect with your constituent base, and market to a larger audience.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Fundraising apps are helpful tools that drive your nonprofit’s fundraising campaigns by empowering you to pull in more donations, and there are hundreds to choose from. Know What You’re Looking For: 2 Types of Fundraising Apps There are two types of fundraising apps you should be aware of: nonprofit-facing, and donor-facing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

Text Poll App from MobileCause. Here’s a summary of the highlights of the conversation: Before I dive into the content, I had the pleasure of experimenting with a text polling app to find out the composition of the audience and their experience with the panel topic. I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Nonprofits are taking advantage of this technology; according to the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey by NTEN, Common Knowledge & Blackbaud, the average nonprofit’s fan or follower base grew by 30 percent on Facebook and 81 percent on Twitter in 2011. Their YouTube page has 29 videos, accumulating 1000s of views.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Today, NTEN’s Amy Sample Ward shared this fabulous video on Facebook. It’s a topic that NTEN’s executive director, Holly Ross, has covered with this must-read post: “ Four Ways Nonprofits Can Increase Their Impact With Data.”. I’d love to see a survey of nonprofit measurement practice that quantifies this.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Post an image, video, or graphic to get the conversation started and assign the same person to monitor it who will be working the chatroom during the event. They should have an enthusiastic, welcoming online presence and the appropriate level of professionalism to represent a trustworthy nonprofit. Shine a light on star talent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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