Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

And thanks to Zoomerang Online Surveys & Polls , we’re excited to add a special Audience Choice Award this year! From now through February 11th, you can vote for your favorite digital story. read more.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Use social media to share your organization’s mission, impact, and success stories. Engage with your followers by asking for feedback, running polls, and sharing user-generated content. Therefore, make sure to share stories of how your organization is making a difference in people’s lives.

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Donor Storytelling Social Media Poll 52

The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Remember, the key to a successful virtual event is active engagement – consider live chats, Q&A sessions, polls, and breakout rooms to keep your audience involved. For nonprofits, they offer a powerful way to engage donors, share success stories, and rally support for fundraising campaigns.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2023

This can be anything from an impact story about a client or volunteer all the way to discussing important industry trends, events or research findings that benefit those in need. Launch Polls & Surveys Start generating data by asking questions!

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. For example, you could plan to post short, engaging Instagram reels to share your nonprofit’s story and easy ways a younger audience can get involved.

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Volunteer Hub

JUNE 28, 2022

Share success stories and create social connectedness. Request and generate volunteer feedback (surveys, polls). Your organization can gather volunteer feedback in a variety of ways including polls and surveys. Communicate often through various mediums (email, text, social media). Make signing up for new opportunities easy.

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Volunteer Program Ideas Virtual 82

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Interactive polling – Ask poll questions and display the results to help attendees interact and feel a part of the audience. Hear real-life stories and lessons learned from the frontlines of virtual events. Attendee chat – Offer a live chat feature during sessions so attendees can share insights and swap ideas.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Showcase volunteer impact People will likely connect with stories that show how volunteers are making a difference. Highlighting opportunity and need, giving examples of achievements, or even featuring individual volunteers and their stories can drive others to give their time to your cause. Let your volunteers share their stories.

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Social Media Volunteer Media Social 91

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Behind-the-scenes stories: Share behind-the-scenes glimpses of your nonprofit’s work, such as team members in action, project progress, or heartwarming moments with beneficiaries. Donor spotlights: You can also share the stories, motivations, and impact of your donors and supporters.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Polls, for instance, are an excellent way to know the preference of your audience while engaging them. Here are easy-to-implement content ideas to help fill out your social media calendar. Showcase Your Impact What does your nonprofit do and how?

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Social Media Content Ideas Media 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2010

2) You get access to Status Update Impressions [ announcement from Facebook ]: Raw number of times this story has been seen on your Wall. I ran an online poll that revealed about 75-80% of Admins receive these updates, but I took it offline because folks emailed that the poll wasn't correctly registering their votes.].

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NetWits

MAY 10, 2011

It’s the participant’s story about why they’re fundraising for your organization. Only 45% of people polled in the survey personalize their fundraising page. What do you think would happen if increased the number of participant who told their story from 45% to 75% or more? It’s called a personal fundraising page for a reason.

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Money Raise Poll Survey 202

NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Past students sharing their stories. Polls: Ask poll questions using the poll features. Here are a few ideas to get you started…. Give them access to video that’s only available on your Facebook page. Teachers doing something silly/funny/fun. Virtual campus tour. Run a competition. everyone likes a fancy new iPad).

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Facebook Student Poll Slides 186

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission. Tell compelling stories. Facilitate a stronger relationship by sharing compelling personal stories related to your nonprofit. Use your blog to spotlight supporters’ accomplishments and stories.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Some popular interactive content that you can make for members include: Quizzes and polls: From fun quizzes to feedback polls, you can learn your members’ preferences and use that info for further personalizing your interactions. In the content she creates, she is passionate about putting people at the heart of the story.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

taking the donor out of the story. . According to a 2019 study by the Harris Poll, 55% of fundraisers reported feeling “unappreciated” in their work. Do you have tips for overcoming meddling nonprofit management and board members (or horror stories of escaping them)? changing the 4 th -6 th grade reading level for a higher one.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

A poll on your Instagram stories, e-newsletter, or other active social channel will give you insights into where your supporters are most likely to engage. If you’re doing your job well, your posts should be tailored to each of these segments like you’d tailor your messaging to your donor levels.

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Hype Fundraising Social Media Platform 74

Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

The next layer— a “data story”—elaborates and contextualizes the data snack, and the third layer—a “data explorer”—aims for a deeper engagement by allowing audiences to ask questions about your data. Strengthen your brand story. Flip the physical to digital.

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Bloomerang

MAY 25, 2023

A report by payment app Zelle found that nearly 75% of Millennials provided financial support to family, friends or nonprofits since the pandemic began — the highest rate among any generation polled. Smiles of gratitude and personal impact stories fuel their incredible work ethic and devotion.

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Philanthropy Gift Demonstration eBook 92

Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. Invite people to send you stories about why they got involved with your nonprofit. When a donor shares a great story, consider asking them to let you use it in a future fundraising appeal. Encouraging conversations.

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Donor Strategy Nonprofit Phone 98

Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Depending on what successful bloggers your poll, the answers to these questions can vary widely. Lastly, at some point in the article tell a story that somehow relates to the overall theme of your post. What are the current trends that dictate what today’s online readers are seeking out?

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Content Create Tips Blogger 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Status Updates are now called “Stories” in the News Feed. “Stories” can now be marked as a “Top Story.” Top Stories get priority placement at the top of the News Feed while others are placed lower in the News Feed under “Recent Stories.”

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

First, it’s always okay to share information about the election process: how to register or apply for a mail ballot, when polling places are open, which races will appear on the ballot. There may be news stories about legal battles contesting ballots. Second, when possible, avoid discussing candidates or campaigns.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2021

Consider polling your attendees after the event to see if they have any suggestions for improvement or feedback they would like to give. As a storytelling coach and consultant, it is her mission to empower others to share their stories for impact and income. She is also the Advancement Director at Morning Light, Inc.,

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Personal Fun Tips Fundraising 98

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Personal stories, donor benefits, time sensitivity? Don’t rely too much on gimmicks or guilt. Passionate explaining of impact?

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

Before the start of every event, we poll the attendees about their technology and data, and we’ve been accumulating and tracking the results. While this is an informal poll and not a scientific study, the results are eye-opening. Here’s what we have been learning. The other half is understanding the donor. What to do.

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Attention Data Donor Retention 157

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

“ Here’s a few answers: To disseminate short stories that are unique to the fan page, as well as to link to articles on our websites. We are much more successful when the stories come with a blurb than when they are simply automated RSS-feeds. Yes or No?&# Of the 43 people who took the poll, 89% said yes.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

Invite your supporters to share their stories, experiences, or thoughts related to your cause via dedicated hashtags on social media. Post polls like “Which auction item are you most excited about?” You can do this in several ways, including: Encouraging user-generated content. Opting for interactive content.

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Game Marketing Change Tips 52

Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Tweets and Instagram stories are best for short-form content, but you can post quick updates anywhere that suits your nonprofit’s audience. For example, post a picture of a campaign fundraising thermometer on your Instagram story when you reach a new milestone, or tweet out reminders on the day of an event. Instagram story stickers.

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Social Media Relationship Donor Media 52

Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Now, he spends his time telling powerful stories of impact and is devoted to helping nonprofits do good better. Q: How will data help you tell better stories? Polls on Facebook and Twitter—this will show you what parts of your work resonate on social media. Q: Why bother gathering data?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

employees report being at least somewhat likely to leave their current employer for another with a reputation for investing in employee learning and development, according to a Harris Polls study and as called out in the new book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Seventy percent of U.S.

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Develop Advice Poll Exercise 78

Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

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. Close to 40% of the donors polled have participated in a virtual or hybrid fundraising event in the last year.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Incorporate compelling stories. Stories, such as those featuring a specific beneficiary or volunteer, can bring users closer to your cause and give them a more tangible, urgent reason to get involved. Thank supporters often.

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Social Media Metrics North Carolina Media 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

I came across the term “Learning Analytics” in an NPR story about the effectiveness of college lectures and ways to make learning more interactive. There are different definitions. Confusion: I don’t know what or how to measure social media. Delight: Check out these charts and graphs! Learning Analytics.

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Social Media Measure Analytics Learning 96

DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Offer incentives to encourage supporters to share event information on their social media pages and stories. Gather this information by sending pre-event surveys and conducting social media polls. You wouldn’t want to focus all of your attention on one set of supporters, causing the other attendees to feel neglected.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

They believe direct mail is better at telling a touching story and conveying facts than digital methods. It’s best to send these polls after a fundraising event or after a gift is made. In your communications, consider providing reports of how donations were used and real stories from the community members that you serve.

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Retention Communication Donor Strategy 98

NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ask the audience to share their story . Run interesting Twitter polls. The organization has posted a photo and a question to showcase their interest in the follower’s stories. And the best part? Using this content type doesn’t take much of your time. You can do simple things like: Host a Q&A session . Post a Facebook survey.

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