NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

However, pictures must be used correctly to achieve the best results. The right imagery can amplify the power of your nonprofit communications. Let’s get into the nitty gritty of some image selection best practices.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Planned giving is a key piece of big picture fundraising strategies. Here is some guidance on planned giving as baby boomers begin to transfer their wealth over the next two decades.

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NonProfit PRO

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Impact Edge will enable corporate impact professionals to easily create a compelling picture of their organization's social impact using data. Blackbaud announced Impact Edge, an AI-powered, social impact reporting and storytelling solution for corporate social responsibility and social impact teams.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 10, 2023

Today, social media has the potential to be so much more than just a place where you post nonprofit status update pictures. It’s also a powerful tool for engagement and persuasion. The question is: How does your nonprofit unlock that potential?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 7, 2011

They are especially in need of big picture information that will help guide their response to do the most good with the resources employed. Captain Lopez helps her team assess the quality, quantity and usefulness of these different streams, each of which plays a part of the picture of the situation.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 28, 2023

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at IUPUI released the 2023 Global Philanthropy Tracker (GPT), the 11th edition of this unique index that offers a comprehensive picture of the scale and scope of worldwide cross-border philanthropy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The thinking goes something like this: if they won’t pay attention to what we have to say about climate change, homelessness, or education in written form, maybe they will if we say it in pictures. Pictures don’t always beat words, particularly confusing pictures. But an infographic is no cure-all for your communication woes.

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NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

But for those days where doubt and worry and stress come into the picture, it’s really important to take a look at these final learnings. I’ve been sharing what I’ve learned about sustainer giving, and I’m here to say: You do make a difference, one day, one mission at a time.

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EveryAction

APRIL 8, 2015

Stock photos are a problem. On the one hand, they’re a great way to make your content more interesting and attractive by emphasizing a point, breaking up text, or just by helping you stand out from the crowd.'

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NonProfit PRO

JULY 22, 2021

Do you want to get a clear picture of how your organization compares to others in the sector? Use this free worksheet to identify your nonprofit’s Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT). By doing so, you can plan more strategically, set realistic goals, and uncover new growth opportunities. Download the free worksheet.

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In an instant, they decide to swipe left (delete) or swipe right (connect), deciding if a person is worth getting to know based on a profile picture, a tagline and maybe a few key facts. .

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NonProfit PRO

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

I regard this year’s financial picture as an opportunity for cautious optimism rather than fear or hesitation. As a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and co-founder of a firm that has served nonprofits for 30 years, I want to offer a few observations (not predictions or recommendations) on the present moment.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 25, 2022

Picture this: A funder is about to sign on the dotted line, but they ask to see your financials. You pull numbers from your system only to realize they don’t look quite right.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 21, 2010

There are lots of free and low-cost image editing tools , but for a really quick way to add a special effect or picture frame to your online images, try Tuxpi. Could your illustrations use a bit of a fresh look for summer? Tuxpi is a free web-based tool that makes it incredibly easy to add special effects or whimsical frames.( read more ).

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When you have a clear picture of what worked last year it makes it easier to take a little risk this coming year by introducing a new marketing or advertising avenue. A Strategic Marketing Plan brings goals into the picture. To See The Big Picture. This knowledge will help you introduce new marketing channels into your strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 26, 2010

It’s entirely possible to tell a very compelling story without using pictures. Instead, you paint a picture with the words you use. What stories can you tell about the work your nonprofit does that will paint such a vivid picture in your reader’s mind’s eye? To see what I mean, check out The Girl Effect.

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Hands on Fundraising

JULY 23, 2024

We see them as pictures.” There is no faster way into our brains than an image. As Peter Temple explains in this post, “We don’t see words as a series of letters. He goes on to say that our brains read words as a series of images. We’re able to quickly (milliseconds) put them together when […] The post How do you connect with donors?

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fusionSpan

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Tune in next week to see Part 2 of this article on Association Fundraising for Success: Embrace the Big Picture and learn the important questions you need to start asking. . The post Association Fundraising for Success: Embrace the Big Picture [Part 1] appeared first on fusionSpan. Leave a comment below!

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Charity Village

MAY 23, 2024

Now, picture this person asking you: “What resources or tools do you need to thrive in this role? Imagine securing your ideal job and sitting across from your new manager or supervisor during your onboarding session. What do you need to succeed?”

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Nonprofit AF

JANUARY 30, 2024

This raccoon has nothing to do with this blog post, but the inclusion of this picture makes people more like… [An adorable raccoon, their head resting on their paw, which is resting on a tree trunk.

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Charity Village

APRIL 10, 2024

Follow the easy steps, and post your pictures from April 14-20 on social media to win prizes. […] The post Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024 – Participate in the Photo Contest appeared first on CharityVillage.

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Nonprofit AF

APRIL 8, 2024

One of the comments I often receive online and in-person after my various baby-animal-picture-punctuated rants is, “Vu, I agree with.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

That’s when one sweet man said “we need to put our picture on their piano.” The suggestion of putting our picture on the donor’s piano was a perfect way to describe the importance we need to put on relationships with our donors. Maybe we should put their picture on our piano, too. We giggled immediately knowing what he meant.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Nonprofits insist every dollar counts, and that's true, but they're looking at the big picture. When all those dollars are combined, they can make a big impact with those collective dollars. The same is true on the donor side.

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NonProfit PRO

AUGUST 19, 2021

It's important to get an overall picture of how your constituents interact with your organization and vice versa, as well as gather and analyze data about past peer-to-peer campaigns and events. Your ability to accomplish these things depends heavily on your peer-to-peer fundraising software’s ability to integrate with other key systems.

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Forum One

APRIL 4, 2012

The Picture of Health: A Data Design Challenge is offering $10,000 in awards to entries that successfully depict public health data in new and interesting ways. Are you passionate about open data and health care costs transparency? Do you love storytelling with data?

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 30, 2024

By compiling data and looking at the bigger picture, case studies help you identify the subtle trends and missteps that occurred during the planning and execution of a project, giving you deeper insight into how you can improve in the future. Then, pair these honest opinions with the hard data you compiled to see the bigger picture.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

The first is the “story” of your non-profit – this is the overall story arc that is being told by your organization about your work, and includes your big picture vision and mission. To learn more about how to create a compelling, big picture story for your organization, read: The Story of Your Non-Profit.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 15, 2022

It’s not uncommon for up to 80% of data to live outside of an AMS, making it difficult to see the full picture of your members. A lot of this data isn’t transferred to your AMS which means reporting from it will provide an incomplete picture. Or are less likely to renew? Who is likely to attend an upcoming event?

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Double the Donation

JULY 22, 2024

Picture this: Your wildlife conservation foundation is gearing up for an email marketing campaign. Your marketing team composes an engaging series of emails, complete with stories about real beneficiaries you’ve helped, statistics that illustrate your impact, and testimonials from donors and volunteers.

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Double the Donation

JUNE 14, 2024

Picture this: You’ve just led a successful marketing campaign that earned high engagement rates on social media and through email. You see traffic coming to your website, but for some reason, supporters seem to stop at the final hurdle: your donation page.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Notable Quotes from Ira Horowitz: “Everybody knows the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words. A picture is worth about 60,000 words because studies have shown that the human brain processes images about 60,000 times faster than plain text.”. Listen Now: Resources: Ira Horowitz. Cornershop Creative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Inspiring, energizing and helpful in creating a mental picture of your target. Follow this advice, from the authors ( Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese ) of the, Collaboration Imperative , book for how to create a great vision statement for your team (or company) : A vivid, idealized and memorable description of a desired outcome.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2012

Your website is more than just a pretty picture. Join us for a four-day series in which we’ll review creating a solid strategy, organizing and designing for your audience, and creating a strong visual framework. Guide Session Overview. It’s a tool that should be built on a concrete, audience-centric strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 19, 2023

If you’re not immediately picturing your profit and loss statements and dreaming about “going public” on the stock exchange one day, for-profit startup life may not be for you. How do you decide which of these options is right for you and your idea? Research the reasons why many people start nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

JULY 15, 2024

It factors in the costs of donor management, fundraising tools, and transaction processing fees, giving you a clear picture of the results you can achieve using Bloomerang. This projection is based on averages from Bloomerang customers who’ve used our platform for more than two years. Why should you use this ROI Calculator?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s also helpful to include pie charts, bar graphs, or other visuals that help readers see the big picture and understand financial trends. The financial section of a nonprofit annual report should clearly explain where revenues come from and how they are spent. How do we Handle the Donor Lists?

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