Bloomerang

JANUARY 30, 2024

How to write a stewardship email We have two goals with our stewardship email: the first is to get it opened, and the second is to make the donor feel like the hero they are for generously supporting us. Winning subject lines You have to catch your donors’ attention to get them to open your email.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

When using Foundation Directory, the LinkedIn icon will appear next to staff you are connected to; click on the LinkedIn icon to open their profile. Aim to make your pitch a dialogue rather than a monologue by being interactive and open to questions about your work. Keep the lines of communication open.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

While doing research, I found myself digging back into old arguments on museum listservs about photo policies and I want to add my two (very opinionated) cents on this. If people can take their own photos, they won't buy them in the gift shop. Aesthetics of Experience: Photo-taking is distracting for other visitors.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2014

Five years ago, I wrote a post arguing that museum photo policies should be as open as possible. Last week, he wrote a series of posts about the British National Gallery''s reversal of their photo policy. Michael Savage might say: turn back the photo policy. Some people can take photos. Reader, I was wrong.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

TechJury has reported that SMS open rates average 98%. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). A 2015 study from Experian found that 94% of seniors (adults 70 and older) are sending text messages weekly, with a daily average of 11 messages.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2014

While visiting New Mexico this summer, I raised my phone to take a photo of some pink flowers against a blue sky when this happened: This hummingbird flew right into my frame and posed for a long time (at least by hummingbird standards). It was a magical moment, especially because hummingbirds have always been an "auspicious symbol" for me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

They also still have to sell spots to keep their doors open so they only allot a certain amount of PSAs. You can take still photos from the video to use in flyers, social, email, print and more. . ? Yours might not get picked each time you submit something. Don’t forget to think of ways to reuse each piece of content!

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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

You can interview volunteers, take photos of them in action, and create graphics that showcase their accomplishments. Host an open house or information session where potential volunteers can learn more about your nonprofit and how they can get involved.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Challenge your members to a photo contest, and require that all entries use the same branded hashtag. Let them capture the moment: A photo backdrop and some props can give your attendees an opportunity to make some memories. Make it personal: Personalized messaging can lead to a 26% increase in open rates.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! You’ll also be able to see when supporters are opening and clicking in your emails about advocacy, making it that much easier to report on, analyze, and improve your advocacy emails over time—all of which will help you boost your impact. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Well, you would think so, but there are some rules around this, especially if the photos are of minors under 18. You should always get consent for photos of minors.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Posts can be up to 500 characters, and they can include links, photos, or videos up to 5 minutes long. Post what you’d normally share on Twitter: A witty quip, a photo or video from an action, a link to your op-ed, or a meme about being the first to the party. We think Threads can fill that gap. But we think Threads has staying power.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 9, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and Open Source Tool #13: Flock March 9, 2008 I’m running behind, so I need to catch up in the next week or so. It can bring in your photos (and the photos of your contacts) from flickr.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

If you send an email with a boring subject line , it probably won’t even get opened. Subject lines with questions have higher open rates. An opening sentence that hooks the reader. Check out this video for tips on writing the best opening sentence you can. Photo or video of how their gift is being used.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. However, there are several points to consider before setting up an open bar in order for it to become a successful component of your event. Insurance and Liability. Provide Varied Menus and Activities.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 12, 2009

TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge offers a chance for your photos and videos to win cool prizes for your organization, ranging from a Flip video camera to Adobe software.

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NetWits

APRIL 15, 2013

Maybe even that: Mobile email opens are predicted to surpass desktop opens this year. Include better photos. Photos can immediately engage your constituents. So as mobile usage increases, your photos have a better chance of being seen. Does your nonprofit send mobile-friendly email? Make the most of them.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for. Though the rights are completely royalty-free and there are video options for downloads in addition to celebrity photos with tools like Shutterstock.). 13 per image.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Set the table with a dramatic opening or an emotional hook. Photos and videos have immediate appeal and draw people into a story FAST. In fact, sometimes a video or series of photos can tell the story for you. Notice how the appeal opens with a photo and a story that is so vivid you can imagine it clearly in your mind.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Reaping the Benefit of Open Platforms September 6, 2007 One of the cool things about free and open source software is that often (not always, but often) they provide an open platform for add-ons.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

Open bars seem the ideal solution because it brings in money and it eliminates the need for guests to serve themselves. However, there are several points to consider before setting up an open bar in order for it to become a successful component of your event. Insurance and Liability. Provide Varied Menus and Activities.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

session, Open Source Mobile Apps for Social Change. Why Open Source? Open source is not just about software distribution. Open source as a philosophy also promotes accessibility, transparency, inclusivity, open data, and integration with other tools. " Other Open-Source Mobile Tools. Broadcast SMS.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Because they were hosting a scavenger hunt both virtually and in person, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass used photo challenges to make it fair for both types of teams. The photo challenges encouraged teams to upload photos completing scavenger hunt tasks or gathering scavenger hunt items for points. Information.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

All About Your Brand: Logo, Typography, Colors, Photos, and Tone What do you want the look and feel of your site to be? and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. But photos can pose a lot of challenges when building a nonprofit website. Next, think about photo quality.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 18, 2011

They collaborated on this photo essay that demonstrates the simplicity and power of their vision. We found one of our favorite photos on Flickr, taken by Austrian photographer Thom Trauner, who captures the essence of the issue. comfort opens the door to other positive experiences. As Beverly Serrell says, ".

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Wouldn’t life be easier if people opened and read your fundraising emails? Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing. Maybe you check your open rate and see that only 25% of your audience bothered to open the email you spent hours writing.

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NTEN

APRIL 15, 2010

That's why we were particularly pleased to learn that Yaw Anokwa -- a lead developer on Open Data Kit , a modular set of tools helping nonprofits around the world collect data, via mobile phones, on everything from deforestation to human rights violations -- has won the fourth annual Antonio Pizzigati Prize for Software in the Public Interest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

With 51% of email now being opened on a tablet or smartphone, nonprofits would be wise to redesign their e-newsletter as soon as possible. Not responsive, one narrow column, large photos and font, and large, colorful, tappable call-to-action buttons. Water.org: Mobile-First Design. Wildlife Alliance: One-Column Responsive Design.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Co-author of Instant Love: How to Make Magic and Memories with Polaroids (Chronicle Books, 2012), she helps women reconnect to their true selves, using photography as the key to open the door. You can read more about her shenanigans at SusannahConway.com , and follow her on Twitter at @SusannahConway ** How do you make time for what matters?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The email includes some great candid photos of you with the other volunteers and staff working. If you are offering staff professional development or other training opportunities, consider opening it up to volunteers. Create a hall of fame wall with volunteer photos. Learn about their hobbies and interests. Thank their family.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 6, 2022

Try: Donate $40 today to keep the treatment center open! Think of it like taking a photo. Try: Donate $50 today to help open the new food bank before the start of winter. Then for continuing interactions, change these parameters with each return point of contact. Replace the question with an affirmative call to action.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This is especially true when your subject has opened up to you about a traumatic moment in their life. Quote over a photo of a woman speaking. Utilize Visuals Humanize your nonprofit’s stories by adding visuals like photos and videos to engage your audience. Quote graphic with text over a photo of a person typing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Prioritize posting photos or short videos with succinct captions over very lengthy updates. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters. Keep in mind good storytelling techniques.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Write item descriptions and take photos as items come in. When it comes to the item photos, you want these to match the quality of your descriptions. Take time to stage items and take photos in good lighting. You’ll want the photos to be as consistent as possible while highlighting the best features of the items you’re selling.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

But with newsletters being so popular today, how can you stand out in crowded inboxes and create a member newsletter that your members open and—equally important— want to read? Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more. Pro Tip: In 2020, nonprofit professionals overcame a mountain of obstacles to perfect their virtual event game.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

For instance, if a local Italian restaurant donated a gift card but it’s only open for delivery, disclose this in the item restrictions field. Include photos and examples of the impact supporters’ donations will have. When finding new items, keep in mind that most businesses donate to auctions in order to convert new customers.

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