Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. What began as a three-month experiment has now blossomed into a consistent social media video production program. Here is a snapshot of what happened and our tips for creating short-form videos at your nonprofit.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

When you add a cinematic touch via video to that message, it becomes the most effective method to draw in viewers and spread the word about the work than any other available option. People love watching videos! Video has an unbelievable advantage over other forms of messaging. The Awareness Video. The Brand Story.

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Global Giving

APRIL 10, 2020

I have a confession: I have a crush on Zoom, the video conferencing platform. If you are suddenly tasked with turning an event into a webinar, these nonprofit video conferencing tips are for you. Here are my top six tips for Zoom (or your favorite video conferencing platform): 1. Practice and prepare.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A lot of organizations raise as much as 50% of their budget in December alone. First names only! Here are 6 channel options: A simple phone call from you, or even better—a board member A postcard A video email A letter An email A text 3 time-saving ways to report impact with scale and efficiency (no matter how big or small you are!)

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Rethink why your organization is on social media It’s likely that your audience logs on to social media expecting to be entertained, educated, or informed. You’re no longer limited to talking about just your organization; you can share broadly about your cause. Here are some of the highlights: 1. Alter the tone.

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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. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Create a short, powerful, well-written script that callers can use as a guide, but allow the callers freedom to go off script and just express their gratitude. Providing a sneak peek into the inner workings of your organization fosters a sense of inclusion and importance. Many parents will be honored to help.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. It’s that we lack the courage to talk to people who have financial wealth about giving above and beyond and giving their very best gifts to our organization. I got plenty of videos on my YouTube that they can watch about how to build more courage. Visit our website.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

Think for a second, how many videos have you watched this week? If your browsing habits are anything like the majority of people’s, chances are you see at least a couple of videos every day. Video content has grown to be so ubiquitous that you’d need to go out of your way to avoid watching them. What Is An Explainer Video?

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

With a live video, live audio, and even live comments, your online attendees will see your brand in a different light. Live streaming is when you upload live, unedited video content online. Think of your video source as a live feed that is funneled directly to the internet. Luckily, live streaming isn’t too difficult. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Their dedication, passion, and contributions form the backbone of your organization, enriching your mission and amplifying the effect of every donation. The organization was also experiencing some cultural shifts as well. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos.

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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

That’s why our team of nonprofit gurus created this resource to help you get organized: The Ultimate Nonprofit Finance Checklist for Giving Season (it’s free to download). It’s difficult to plan where you’re going if you don’t know where you are now.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 23, 2014

I found the greatest online video ever made by a nonprofit. There are several reasons why I think this is the perfect example of an effective online video. It has a lot to do with the video itself, but it also has to do with what happens after the viewer watches. Put Your Mission, Not Your Organization, On Display.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To touch their hearts, you have to make them feel fantastic about giving to your organization. Focus on the unique ways your organization uplifts people or animals from where they are and how donors make that possible. Donors lose trust in your organization when they only hear crickets after sending a gift. Yes, daily!

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

As you discuss your nonprofit’s cause and programs, listeners will be more likely to emotionally connect with your organization and get involved. While your audience probably receives marketing materials and updates from your organization, these communications aren’t always the most effective at fostering close relationships.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Before you push record on any video, there are some key steps you. should take to ensure your video will achieve the goals you set out for. for storyboarding and sometimes scripts, to what kinds of equipment are. for storyboarding and sometimes scripts, to what kinds of equipment are. Pacific time (2 p.m.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Pictures and Videos Can be Worth a Thousand Dollars They can also be worth a thousand words. Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story. Some of the most compelling images and videos are snapped in an instant on a smartphone.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2013

Digital Storytelling is in the air around TechSoup these days, and thanks to a grant from Symantec we have been able to experiment and create some new videos. We aimed to make this video informative, concise, and personable. Just as important, lighting in your set can make or break our video. What did you think about our video?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. Organic social is considered free, non-paid content created, uploaded, and shared within social platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Yet it’s something many organizations neglect to do. Bring skills to the table to do tasks you can’t afford to hire out (like bookkeeping, lawn maintenance, facility maintenance, video editing, etc.). Yet volunteers also feel great when they get recognition from the organization for their valuable contributions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

While traditional methods can still impact supporters, more and more organizations interested in starting an advocacy initiative look to virtual campaigns first. With the right best practices, video conferencing can allow your team to forge personal connections with supporters, no matter how remote. Stay in touch with supporters.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

With a live video, live audio, and even live comments, your online attendees will see your brand in a different light. Live streaming is when you upload live, unedited video content online. Think of your video source as a live feed that is funneled directly to the internet. Luckily, live streaming isn’t too difficult. .

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

Nonprofits rely on donations and unless you are independently wealthy and able to self-fund your organization, you’ll need to share with folks a request for donations. Pretend for a moment that the organization isn’t yours. Here’s the reality: your passion and your vision require MONEY to fulfill. Transition. Connect/ Discuss/ Educate.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

Here are a few ways you can make your organization stand out and build trust with those who are loyal to your cause. A selfie video from your office could offer people a peek behind the curtain at your organization, and can be a powerful tool for updates, announcements, or even day-in-the-life-of-a-staffer content. Be sincere.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Of all the organizations they could support, they chose yours! Your mailed welcome kit could contain: A holiday-themed letter from the Executive Director, signed and with a short, handwritten personal note, such as: We thank you for choosing to give to our organization! It helps to provide the people making calls with a script.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In your message, include something like, “Thank you for helping us grow our organization.”. Send them a photo and story of someone your organization serves. If you’re not offering in-person tours at the moment, consider setting them up via Zoom or another video communication platform. . Make a video. .

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A good fundraising ambassador is someone who is bursting with enthusiasm and can’t wait to tell everyone they know how great your organization is. They bring connections and new supporters to your organization. With a little coaching, your fundraising ambassador can even talk about your organization in ways that inspire others to give.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Feeding America , originally founded in 1979 as a faith-based organization, is headquartered in Chicago, IL, a central hub of the food industry. The Feeding America National Organization relies on individual, corporate, and foundation support. In 2021 it had an annual budget of $4.1 billion with net assets of $578 million.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

Online video is probably the most effective way to show your audience what you are doing. Video should be integrated into your online content development efforts. This can sometimes be professionally produced video, but building internal capacity to develop video assets has become a core need for nonprofit organizations.

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

The best facilitators will have dozens of written and video testimonials on their websites. They don’t follow a script. Ascertaining this is difficult when interviewing a facilitator, but you can glean insights from former clients, which is why you want to watch testimonial videos and call references. They have credibility.

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NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

Well how many words is a video worth? While a static image can help your participant personalize their fundraising page, just think what a video could do. Help your event participants understand the power of a video appeal and even provide a script they can use to record their own!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Leave Them Wanting More Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

LEAVE THEM WANTING MORE Keep the body of your email under 200 words and link to blog posts or videos for more information. For example, link to a report that gives donors more information about a mission they’ve invested in, or profile a particular person or animal your organization helped last month. Thank you’s. Peer to peer.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2022

I’ve narrowed my giving down to organizations that issue informative and concise reports about what they are achieving with donors’ contributions. My giving decisions are based on news coverage and testimony from people I respect about the efficacy of not-for-profit organizations. . I am very impressed with their follow-up.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 22, 2023

It may be hard to believe but there is a near future when your organization will likely be hiring a AI Prompt Architect to build custom applications for your staff and stakeholders. Video Scripts : AI writers can help nonprofits create compelling video scripts that showcase their work, impact, and vision.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The series includes short, digestible how-to videos for open source Nonprofit Cloud products, including Nonprofit Success Pack (NPSP) , Program Management Module (PMM), Outbound Funds Module (OFM) , and Volunteers for Salesforce (V4S), making adoption easier for nonprofit customers. There are 33 more videos in production now.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. What the Organization Does (22 percent). Provide the following information about the organization and staff. Professional References/Testimonials (others who can speak on the organization’s behalf). Organization’s Donation Website.

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