Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2022

This is the second webinar in a series of four that are part of a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. When used correctly, both platforms are effective for communicating the story of your mission and programs and inspiring donors to give and supporters to take action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices. And don’t be shy about sending emails!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is the story of how George Washington University Hospital , a hub of compassionate healthcare and advanced technology, bridged this gap, and the inspiring journey of Emily, a volunteer turned major donor. The Development Chief has featured Emily’s story in newsletters, inspiring other volunteers and potential donors.

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Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Being the financial type, I am fond of saying that “the numbers tell a story.” And the story of what your organization plans to do in the coming fiscal year is called the budget. The post Practical Tips for Nonprofit Budgeting appeared first on Blue Avocado.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

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. You could write longer posts to share a beneficiary’s story or explain a complex issue relevant to your mission.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 14, 2021

One of the core product principles at Nimble AMS is “Best practice is our only practice.”. We adopt best practices to help us scale and do the right things, consistently. We look to industry leaders regularly to learn best practices. There’s no one developing best practices better than Salesforce.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In an effort to maximize non-profits’ marketing efforts, Animoto has compiled best practices and inspiration for video marketing on social. Tell One Story at a Time. However, since the appetite for video on social is huge, it’s actually advantageous to tell one story per video. Tell just one story at a time.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 17, 2022

The power of sharing a personal story is well documented. We love hearing stories. And during these times, stories have the power to help us feel less alone in our very human experiences. By hearing a personal story, donors and non-donors can understand the impact of your mission and see it in action. I know, I know.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started…. And when a passionate supporter embraces your nonprofit’s story as part of their own, it strikes a chord with their networks on a personal level, and makes it nearly impossible to ignore — increasing awareness for your nonprofit and cause. 1) Start with a clear goal.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2023

To make fundraising a little easier for nonprofits, we put together this list of nonprofit fundraising best practices. Each of the items below is a best practice your nonprofit can use to raise crucial funds for your mission. For best results, you have to tell the stories that your donors want to hear. Read on to learn more!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

Here are 8 best practices to get you started…. So, instead of holding tight to your nonprofit’s brand and story through the eyes of you, the nonprofit, let go a little and allow your supporters to share their own relationship with your nonprofit based on their personal connection. Use social fundraising as a way to spread awareness.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

When I talk with non-profit professionals about their storytelling endeavors, I often get asked questions about interviewing someone for their story. Story interviews for non-profits are a skill you can master. They take a bit of forethought and practice. There are many ways to collect stories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

You can provide updates on Facebook or Instagram Live or by adding to your story. You can also create a sense of urgency on #GivingTuesday by providing live updates of how close your organization is to meeting its fundraising goals. If you are a MobileCause user you can include screenshots of your Live Event Thermometer or progress bar.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

And what’s even better is we’ve compiled some best practices to help you learn how to make one! It’s the story you tell potential and current donors. Step 6: Create targeted marketing that tells your organization’s story Once you know who you’re trying to talk to, it’s easier to craft personalized, targeted marketing campaigns.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 4, 2023

Use stories from your volunteers to inform your current donors of volunteer opportunities that help them stay connected with your cause. How to retain volunteers There are many volunteer management best practices to help you increase your volunteer retention. Increases in donor engagement. Provides valuable data from volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. With that said, below are 10 e-newsletter best practices that can help your nonprofit raise more funds online: 1.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Share your success story We want to hear from you! The post Raffle – Tips and Best Practices appeared first on Greater Giving Blog. If you’ve organized a raffle at a fundraising event, share your insights. What prizes worked best? How did you promote it? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!

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Candid

MARCH 22, 2022

The answer: tell an engaging story. But how exactly do you craft a story, and digital storytelling strategy, that will draw new supporters’ interest and spur your followers to act? Next it's really understanding how to properly develop your story so it has the problem, the solution, the impact and the ask, right?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

These five nonprofit blog best practices will help you engage your readers while making the most of your content. 5 Nonprofit Blog Best Practices We’re all pretty familiar with the basics of blogging best practices—post regularly, use spelling and grammar editors, include a compelling image, and call your reader to action.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Practicing good data habits grants your staff access to important member information and eliminates unnecessary roadblocks. How do you practice good data hygiene at your association? You can take steps to improve the quality of your member analytics by investing in data hygiene across your organization. Bring all employees on board.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

Let’s take a look at six best practices that will help enhance your next event. Because when your supporters share, they embrace your nonprofit’s story as part of their own, creating a personal connection that’s nearly impossible for their family and friends to ignore. First and foremost, bring your event online.

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sgEngage

MARCH 10, 2023

So, when it comes to communicating your impact story, many foundations need to rely on the data in their form 990 to tell their story. It all starts with knowing the information you have and identifying the story you want to tell. Your 990-PF tells a story to those who are looking through the open data.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Use it to tell your story. Most nonprofits have volunteers with interesting experiences to share and they are typically happy to share their stories. Their proprietary software streamlined mail acquisition practices and provided the agencies and nonprofits an affordable, cost-effective advantage.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 18, 2023

You can use these methods to tell your story more effectively, to be discovered on search engines and social media, and to encourage people to engage with your cause. Investing time into creative content like blogs, videos, images, and animations can help your organization to stand out.

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sgEngage

JUNE 23, 2022

It tells your organization’s story, conveys your values, and shares the importance of your mission. If you didn’t prioritize accessibility best practices when creating your nonprofit’s website, you could be excluding a significant portion of your nonprofit’s supporters from engaging with it.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Here are some best practices for the exiting leader. If that’s you, these best practices will guide you to a peaceful transition. In that case, use the practices below to ensure that you’re leaving the organization equipped to embrace a new leader. . Plus, you probably want to own your story. Best of all?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

Story arcs play an important role in non-profit narrative development. We often place a lot of emphasis on individual stories and use those individual stories in fundraising and communications. Why Non-Profits Need to Think in Story Arcs. Over time, a season in the case of a TV show, a story arc reveals itself.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll catalog ten nonprofit website best practices your organization can use to maximize your investment. Here’s a great way to avoid those roadblocks: Choose a nonprofit-specific service like Neon Websites that incorporates nonprofit website best practices into their products from the ground up.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. If you have not read it, please do.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

As a follow-up to Five Online Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries , below are five social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs in developing countries. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. 5) Study mobile and social media best practices.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

We sat down with Carousel Ranch’s Associate Executive Director, Taylor Adachi, to hear about their best fundraising practices and success using CauseVox. Fundraising Tips: Carousel Ranch’s Best Fundraising Practices. Watch the webinar on demand here. Make the Ask. Personal Relationship.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically. Personal stories from beneficiaries or volunteers can be particularly effective in conveying your organization’s message.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

Whether we like it or not, many traditional fundraising practices create an inner circle of supporters. That doesn’t mean that a high ROI is a bad thing, or that these fundraising practices should be retired. Therefore, we recommend taking the following steps to apply DEI best practices for your nonprofit: Lead From the Top.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

If your organization takes on corporate philanthropy as an engagement practice, you can change real people’s lives. On a weekly or monthly basis, get your team together to share a new impact story from a beneficiary perspective. The post Mastering Employee Engagement: Best Practices + 13 Ideas appeared first on Nonprofits Source.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. While so many things were collapsing around us, 18Doors secured a PPP loan, and staff were urged to practice self-care. The post An Unlikely Story of Digital Success in 2020 appeared first on NTEN. Support People, Not Just Positions.

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