Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

Google search trends show “Instagram Stories” has dropped by 33% in popularity and search interest in the last year. No more striving for that 10k follows for access to share links with your followers. Google search demand for Instagram Reels has grown by 22%. Will Reels Survive the TikTok spike?

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Social Media Trend Media Comparison 59

Association Analytics

APRIL 1, 2024

In their last year as students, the association shared content about the certification program, offering opportunities for these students to take the course even though they could not certify. When you’re looking to identify trends and areas to improve member engagement at your association, it can feel overwhelming.

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Data Strategy Associations Survey 210

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Blogging is also one of the best ways for your nonprofit to improve your search engine optimization (SEO).

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Practice Free Nonprofit Stream 209

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2023

Blogging is also one of the best ways for your nonprofit to improve your search engine optimization (SEO).

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Practice Free Nonprofit Stream 209

Candid

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Last week, in honor of Labor Day, we shared an introduction to unions, including six things people might not know about the role of unions in the social sector. In this second blog in a two-part series, we share key facts and figures about U.S. Trends in unions’ engagement with philanthropy. Unions by the numbers.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. Sarah shares her vast expertise in helping nonprofits connect with supporters online–including how to score $10,000 in free monthly advertising from Google. The 990s are here.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Here’s a few of the highlights … Key 2011 Online Giving Trends Include. Autism Speaks created a unique and fun way to raise money online that was so engaging that people couldn’t help but share it.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 12, 2017

One of the biggest obstacles bloggers encounter—whether they’re on the WordPress platform or not—is how to create content that is based on currently trending topics. Google Trends. And with their Trends tool, you can search for interest by keywords and topics and find out what people are looking for in the virtual world.

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WordPress Trend Reddit Blogger 100

Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. Doesn’t seem to share info about cost or impressions. How Should Nonprofits Use Ad Libraries?

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Library Influence Demographics Nonprofit 104

.orgSource

JULY 25, 2023

Jane and Amy shared insights about the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into marketing programs. If AI could only help me with one thing, search engine optimization or SEO, would be at the top of my list. Up Your SEO Advantage “Ranking high in the search process can be a significant challenge,” Amy advised.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

” Kurtzman believed that thought leaders should help shape the way people think about the world by sharing their ideas and insights and by challenging the status quo. Thought leadership helps bring your audience on a journey of shared understanding and insights, in order to drive toward impactful solutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

To begin, and this is important, your nonprofit should conduct a search on LinkedIn to see if a page already exists for your organization. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Brands that blog report 97% more links to their website and 434% more indexed pages in search engines. First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand.

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Practice Nonprofit Newsletter News 352

DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

Like with any partnership, search for influencers most likely to support you based on their interests and past engagement with nonprofits. Share posts about your recent projects, campaigns, and events, and include links to important resources on your website like your donation page or your blog posts. Supporter fundraisers.

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Digital Google Grant Nonprofit 52

Whole Whale

JUNE 15, 2022

Track trends relevant to your cause and industry area. Knowing a rising trend can help your comms team create content responses that will increase attention for your organization. News.google.com and can be used to search for your organization and then relevant keywords for your field of interest, include a search for competitors.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. Then, I will share our vision for how we will use generative AI to build future solutions that lend further value to the social sector.

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Support Technology Proposal Grant 98

M+R

JANUARY 11, 2022

So here it is: a first pass at the trends and top-line findings from about 30 of the nonprofits we work with. However, one trend that did come through loud and clear was that the majority of groups received fewer gifts, but a higher average gift compared to last year. Hello, SEARCH! We’re hungry for data now. .

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Fundraising Gift Sample Benchmark 109

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Consider searching social media for posts about your organization and interacting with the people who’ve posted them. You’d be surprised how often people share about nonprofit events they’ve attended or projects they’ve taken part in. 9) Ask donors to simply share your social media posts and emails.

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Donor Ideas Social Nonprofit 328

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2009

Here’s an excerpt: The ability to search online has changed our lives. Because of search, it no longer matters how many pages there are on the Web, because search can find what you are looking for. We are so used to searching online now that we can’t get away from it, rather, we don’t want to browse the web without it.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. You can learn about other organizations in your area, analyze giving trends, and download data directly from their site. Where are you finding/sharing data for your organization?

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Site Share Data Journal 76

Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Hundreds of funders share grantmaking data directly with Candid. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid. These searches tend to focus on narrow, high-profile issues, such as Covid-19 or racial equity. Many of the largest U.S. foundations (e.g.

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Grant Data Pledge Foundation 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

You can also “Share” your Threads as an Instagram post and/or an Instagram story. Participants will learn how to create and maintain a content strategy, current best practices for the top-performing social media sites, and how to be an early adopter of emerging social media trends. The results are growth never seen before.

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Phase Adopt Tips Social Media 278

Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

Want to learn the latest fashion trends? Her TikTok calling for uterus owners to share their menstrual cycle updates to anti-abortion politicians received over 51k views and generated thousands of tweets trolling high-profile GOP extremists such as Greg Abbott, Mitch McConnell, and Majorie Taylor Greene. Go on TikTok. Go on TikTok.

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Impact Strategy Advocacy Remix 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

Even though you won’t be networking in person, with online fundraising tools, you can still share success stories, celebrate your donors, energize your audience, and stay on brand the same way you would at an event that’d cost big bucks to put on. Share to social media as often as possible. Investing in social media is a safe bet.

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Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 358

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found 69% of Generation Z prefer connecting on TikTok, 82% on YouTube, and 82% on Instagram. Gen Z is happy to share their shopping opinions. Young professionals are eager to apply for internships and begin the job search process early. What about YouTube or Instagram?

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Associations YouTube Generation Mobile 136

Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Below, a few of our agency’s top experts share their take. Push Your Creative Boundaries —AMY SMALL, VP OF CREATIVE During a crisis or tough economic times, when so many organizations are vying for share of heart and share of wallet, creativity is one of the most effective ways to set yourself apart.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 33% of donors worldwide give tribute gifts. A public search has a way of getting in front of new eyes, thus new donors and sponsors.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. With online community functionality, you can set up a virtual group for board members so they can: Connect, share updates, and make decisions. Share documents, such as meeting minutes.

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Tech Associations Software Professional 106

Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Create audience personas based on shared characteristics such as age, interests, and communication preferences. Were there any patterns or trends in their behaviors (e.g., Audit your content to evaluate how well your website meets user search intent. Share consistent and compelling messages. the timing of their donation)?

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Fund Donor Strategy Search 52

Nimble AMS

JUNE 6, 2023

The latest Community Brands Association Trends Research also found that of the surveyed association professionals, 49% say their IT budget will increase, indicating that organizations understand the value and imperative of adopting new technology to survive in the future. Share the value of the new technology. Ease of s taff adoption.

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Adopt Associations Software Management 122

.orgSource

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Predictive modeling reveals future outcomes and trends with greater accuracy than traditional methods, enabling proactive decision-making and change management. Polymer Search utilizes AI to analyze and visualize large datasets. Automating data exploration frees time to focus on higher-level analysis and interpretation of results.

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Data Studies Music Analysis 221

Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

According to the Community Brands Association Trends Study , members in their mid and late careers rank insightful industry information as their top association priority. Reading what your members read can give you an in-depth look at industry issues and interests and keep you up to date with the latest trends. .

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Voice Culture Leadership Create 99

Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2023

Answer Questions This is a question-first platform that rewards the best responses with a top position on the thread and on Google Search results. 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.

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Awareness Question Ideas Strategy 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2023

This will create a great first draft, but it’s important to personalize the content by adding stories from your community or sharing updates on the progress made towards achieving your mission. This information can then be given to your donors and used on your marketing channels.

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Tools Fundraising Analytics Analysis 361

Care2

JANUARY 14, 2013

One of my favorite parts about starting a new year is reviewing all of the top 10 (or in some cases the top 133) lists and trends. I find them useful to bookmark, especially when you need to get your hands on an important article that has good data or strategic advice that you want to share with senior leadership to get their buy in.

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Trend Bookmarking Case Study Org 71

Bloomerang

AUGUST 14, 2023

Becoming savvier about donor advised funds is a current trend in nonprofit fundraising. Host charitable giving briefings Either before or after the workday, invite a prominent financial advisor to speak and share tips on charitable giving and tax efficiency. What is a donor-advised fund?

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Fund Donor Strategy Help 68

Association Analytics

JULY 27, 2021

Today’s digital world offers tons of channels to share your content, which is great. Optimize your website : Make your search capabilities and access to your content easy. Follow industry trends. But it also means tons of content for you to produce and tons of sources to track. Let’s use course registration as an example.

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