Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

We will outline how to leverage technology to empower your board members to become active fundraisers and stewards of your Giving Tuesday campaign (and beyond).

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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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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Short videos are exploding on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. But creating a high volume of quality short videos can be time-consuming. In this article, I’ll show you how to use AI and Canva’s bulk create tool to simplify and accelerate your short video production.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

I went to school for music education and, up until this point, had a long-winding road learning how to write code in Google Apps Script. I’d never coded anything before diving into Google Apps Script a few years earlier. Over the years, simple scripts took shape that developed into more complex scripts that became indispensable.

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 15, 2021

It’s packed with thank-you email templates, video scripts, segmentation tips, and more. Consider this your guide to crafting timely, personalized thank-you messages. Get your kit now!

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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

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!) Bomb Bomb offers free video email accounts to nonprofits.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 23, 2022

If you are new to the virtual and or hybrid event video world, you might be confused and apprehensive about the many different types of event video options you can choose from. Should you shoot video ahead of time or let speakers potentially go off-script with live video? Intro to Event Video.

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Kindful

APRIL 26, 2021

With all that energy going into the copy, the videos and photos included in the appeal can sometimes seem like an afterthought. However, for your donors, photos and videos can actually be even more powerful in informing their decision to give than the words you choose to use. Work to collect a really good photo or video for each one.

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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. I come prepared.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Last year, we were inspired by a video from 2011 to create our series on “ red flags” funders look for in grant proposals. Whenever we make a video, we also think about whether it could be made into a graphic carousel for Instagram or a text-based post on Facebook. Alter the tone. Change the content type. Change for a current event.

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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. Personalized video messages Record short, heartfelt, and fun video messages from your team members expressing gratitude to donors for the impact their gifts have made.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. So we’re going to talk about scripts, and strategy, and tactics, yes, but we’re also going to step into greater courage. I got plenty of videos on my YouTube that they can watch about how to build more courage. Visit our website. So jump on that if you want.

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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

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If you’d like our help with suggested talking points or a sample script, we’d be glad to provide that too. Flash engagement video recording. We intend to feature snippets of this video recording in our last days of the year emails going out on Dec. We’d schedule one 60-minute prep call. Board social media blitz challenge.

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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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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. Notice how this video says nothing about Greenpeace?

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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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Blue Fox

OCTOBER 1, 2021

40+ Ways Empower Your Board Members for Fundraising Season Inform Hold a fundraising season kick-off dinner Give board members the option to give rather than fundraise Share 2021 Giving Tuesday Stats Stay in touch on fundraising goals and progress Share: How Nonprofits Build Donor Trust – Be Transparent Train on new fundraising software (like (..)

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NTEN

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Why do some online videos grab us, pull us in and capture our imagination for the few minutes that we watch them? What is it that separates the good videos from the truly great videos? Music can, of course, be a powerful tool for driving the rhythm of a video. By Cam Hayduk and Kat Kelly, Turtlebox Productions.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. Staff got into the spirit with personalized doodles and videos. She made it fun with decorations and a staff photo contest.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

Some podcasters offer video versions of their podcast as well as audio-only versions. If that’s the case, you’ll need video equipment and editing software. Do a few tongue twisters or practice reading parts of your script to warm up your vocal cords. People tend to rush through their scripts when they’re feeling nervous.

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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

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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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

Create a brief script for everyone to follow, then give everyone a few names to call. Personalized thank-you video. Send your top donors a personalized thank-you video. An ideal video gives a peek into your nonprofit’s work and shows the donor the impact their donation made. Public thank-you video.

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Forj

MARCH 8, 2017

I know you’ve heard it, “Video is the next big thing” and “Video converts”… Marketers hear this all day long, and it’s true. Videos are a great way to reach your audience and resonate on a personal level. Video can be a scary thing, especially if you’re the one in it.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

With the right best practices, video conferencing can allow your team to forge personal connections with supporters, no matter how remote. Make sure everyone representing your nonprofit, from volunteers to board members, follows video conferencing software etiquette such as: . Scripts and templates.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 29, 2021

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. When it comes to creating content, keep that same sense of sincerity. But try to update the public regularly.

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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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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Meaning yes, TikTok and Instagram videos are now in Google Search results, not only in “branded” searches. Google is indexing social videos and sharing those results with their users. How can you make your video more searchable? SERPs consistently pull recommended search content from social platforms.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It’s a great idea to prepare an outline to follow, or a script to rehearse, so that you’ll be confident, clear, and determined! It’s a bit easier if you’re making a call or meeting with someone in person, but it can still be accomplished in other ways like in a video call or in writing. Transition. Connect/ Discuss/ Educate.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Your emailed welcome kit could contain a link to a video giving a quick virtual tour of your programs or a personal welcome from you. It helps to provide the people making calls with a script. They are free to veer from the script, but they can use it to get started. You could also do a video shout-out. Thank you!”.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Address the donor by name, explain how their contribution will make a difference, and consider including a short video featuring a beneficiary expressing gratitude. They draw from an archive of videos and pictures to insert in the series that they also make available to their members. They usually send three emails over ten days.

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Kindful

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

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. . Thanks to the video software solutions out there, you don’t have to be super tech savvy to create a donor thank you video. Come up with a simple script for a short video.

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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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