Sounds simple, but is it? There’s a common need across all nonprofits: The need to raise more money and keep more donors. Well, it isn’t if you’re not focusing on what philanthropy is really all about: People connecting with people to fuel change. MORE
Americans used to dread the sound of the the a rattling filing cabinet. Now, it’s the sound of computer fans revving up and our operating system beeping on that has has us cringing some mornings. MORE
I know, it sounds like a funny word to use for goal setting. My one word for 2014 is led (as in the metal). I’m spelling it “led” so I don’t confuse it with “lead” as in being a leader, although I plan on doing a lot of that in 2014. And it’s only one. Read More. Strategy setting goals smart goals social media strategy MORE
"Surround sound fundraising recognizes that there is no such thing as a single-channel donor, because there is no such thing as a single-channel person." Savvy nonprofits are moving to “surround sound” fundraising. Brenna Holmes. Vice President of Digital. MORE
It sounded like a worthy cause, until I asked what percentage of sales actually went to the league. That sounds pretty terrible… but how can we know for sure? MORE
I recently did this and started out the call by saying, “I know I sound clueless, but…” The end result? It’s probably happened to anyone who has changed jobs in fundraising a few times – you inherit files that are less than helpful. MORE
When you love pricing, it can be easy to slip into pricing jargon…which might sound like a foreign language to some. Do the words “pricing strategy” not sound exciting enough for you? It’s no secret that arts pricing is one of my favorite topics (See here. And here ). MORE
Kindle, at first blush, sounds pretty cool. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I won’t be buying a Kindle November 26, 2007 I think I might need a new blog category: why I won’t be buying … First Leopard, now, Kindle. I’ve been waiting for devices using the e-ink technology for a while now. MORE
These stories don’t try to guilt the reader into donating, nor do they sound “doom and gloom.”. Every nonprofit wants a piece of the Millennial pie these days—it seems like every organization I’ve talked to has a plan or is trying to create a plan to break into a new demographic of support. MORE
TechSoup has put together some great tips for how to make a good video, including pointers on how to optimize composition , lighting , and sound. Video is one of the best ways to tell your nonprofit's story. MORE
Okay, so this might not sound like content marketing hacks for Facebook. If there’s one thing that frustrates Facebook Page managers, it’s when the content they publish fails to reach a significant number of fans supporters. Well, we have good news. It’s called “engaging content”! MORE
Most people bristle at the sound of the “F” word. Michelle L. Chaplin. Senior Manager, Online Fundraising. "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." " - Thomas Edison. Failing is something to be ashamed of or something to use for deprecation (#FAIL, anyone?). But failing can be one of the most powerful tools your organization has to continuously innovate and improve its programs. MORE
How do your donors feel about you? Seems like a good question to ask yourself once in a while. Better yet, it seems like a good question to ask your donors once in a while! Relationships are complicated. You and I both know that. MORE
Together with the TSHA team, we devised a treatment that sounded more like something a human would write. But the subject line sounded grandiose and possibly hyperbolic. Maybe it sounds more like “marketing” in our heads. MORE
Goliath legal work to enforce the Clean Water Act and clean up Puget Sound. Long-time ONE/Northwest client Puget Soundkeeper Alliance got a lovely front-page article in the Seattle P-I today, covering their innovative, aggressive David-vs.-Goliath It’s an unusually meaty article that explains in-depth the legal background, Puget Soundkeeper’s strategies, and the impact they’re having. Nice work by P-I environmental reporter Robert McClure! MORE
We recently built a website and integrated database for the awesome Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust here in Washington state. This weekend, they’re kicking off 100 days of 100 things to do over 100 miles of gorgeous Washington soil and sound. The Mountains to Sound Greenway 20th Anniversary Trek! This is nine days of biking and hiking from Ellensburg to the shores of Puget Sound – Mountains to Sound Greenway style. Summer is here. Woooooo! Time to get outside. MORE
Changing the way you communicate online sounds like a daunting task, but it can be very simple. Advertising online has become second nature. But is your messaging online resonating as well as it could be? MORE
Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Brian wins Mountains to Sound Race Brian wins Mountains to Sound Race Last Updated on Monday, 30 June 2008 10:44 Written by Steve Monday, 30 June 2008 10:44 The 100-mile Mountains to Sound relay race was run yesterday in 90 degree heat. 25% of the proceeds of the race go to ONW/Northwest client Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. MORE
This makes brand promise sound so dry. Story – Using words, images and sound this is the story you create about the association. We spend a disproportionate amount of time on our association’s brand look. We review iteration after iteration of a reimagined logo. MORE
If they were just another computer company, an advertisement from them would ultimately sound something like, “we make computers that work well and look cool. MORE
The post Why “Segmentation” Isn’t as Scary as It Sounds (And You NEED It In Marketing) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. This article originally appeared in our Nonprofit Hub Magazine, a free bi-monthly magazine dedicated to providing focused content on a particular topic. MORE
I tend to hear this question a lot these days - nonprofits are looking for ways to effectively utilize Facebook (If this sounds familiar, be sure to check out Raheel Gauba’s piece on getting started with Facebook ). And why not? Both the number of users and the time those users are spending on Facebook continue to increase at an incredible pace MORE
Sara Arkle, Idaho Conservation League • Karl Hardin, Dogwood Initiative • Brendan Mackinson, People for Puget Sound • Katie Pelly, IslandWood • Eileen Quigley, Climate Solutions, New Energy Cities • Margaret Ullman, Mountains to Sound Greenway • Eric Magnuson, Groundwire • Evan Callahan, Groundwire Look for video and recap of the presentations in the next issue of Groundwire News. Here's to another successful Speed Geek! MORE
Goliath legal work to enforce the Clean Water Act and clean up Puget Sound. Long-time ONE/Northwest client Puget Soundkeeper Alliance got a lovely front-page article in the Seattle P-I today, covering their innovative, aggressive David-vs.-Goliath It’s an unusually meaty article that explains in-depth the legal background, Puget Soundkeeper’s strategies, and the impact they’re having. Nice work by P-I environmental reporter Robert McClure! MORE
Sounds weird, right? Image courtesy of The telegraph. Retweets can be hard to come by. They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network. MORE
It might sound like I am just trying to be confrontational by giving this advice, but I assure you this approach is rooted in the very fabric of philanthropy. Historically, fundraising was concentrated around a certain time of the year (imagine the sounds of the Salvation Army’s bells). MORE
Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines common sense as “sound and prudent judgment based on a simple perception of the situation or facts.” Perhaps one challenge is that “sound and prudent” decision-making is rather subjective. MORE
Plus, it’s easier for you to sound pleasant and welcoming in a phone conversation rather than in email text. Be a Real Human (Sounds Easy, Right?). Said content should sound friendly and be easily personalized for each inquiry. MORE
Over 9,000 tweets are sent every second, so getting noticed by your target audience isn’t as easy as it sounds. Is your nonprofit’s Twitter account lacking? Are you having a hard time gaining followers, getting clicks, retweets, or mentions? It’s tough out there. MORE
A recent webinar was entitled, “Using Neuroscience to Improve Your Fundraising Results.” Several studies lately have delved into modern science to help fundraisers be more effective in engaging donors in the cause. MORE
I wrote the word " social graph " in a post, so I guess according to Dave Winer, I sound like a monkey. HSUS MySpace Page | Take the Quiz! So, I couldn't resist finding out what kind of monkey I am and all for a good cause. The HSUS newest campaign is geared towards helping the 1,300 chimps still condemned to life in research labs across the country. It's fun. MORE
This is what they sound like to me. I’ve just come back from ASAE14 in Nashville, and can honestly say if I never hear another country song again, it will be too soon. So in the spirit of Cool Infographic Friday, here’s all you need to know about the anatomy of songs. MORE
Whether you want to explain text messaging in layman’s terms to a coworker, need to pitch a text messaging campaign to your boss, or just for your own edification, here are three easy steps to sounding like an SMS pro. The first step to sounding like an SMS pro is learning the lingo. MORE
I suppose I sound like a curmudgeon, but it seems that both the leadership of nonprofit organizations and nonprofit employees need to take a step back and reevaluate where they are in relationship to the high ground by asking some tough questions. MORE
If this sounds familiar, it is. Over the past several years, much has been written about the rise of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Fundraising. MORE
Entertainment/Lighting/Sound. 7:00 am Sound assembled. 7:00am Sound removal. Fundraising events are an exciting and useful tool for exposing your mission to the community. MORE
The title comes from Dave Winer's blog post " How To Avoid Sounding Like A Money ," a reaction to the words "social graph" versus social network. Original photo by Mapes. Created in FD Flickr Tools. MORE
add a narration to the video with a built-in Sound Recorder Tool. mix the original video’s soundtrack with music and sound recording. MORE
I also have a big pile of books on my desk that I want to get to (Sound familiar? Do you love to read? I do! I read an absolute ton in airplanes and during the summer at the pool… yes, that’s basically when I find the time. Sigh. MORE
If you’re planning to use Facebook’s new video tool, you’ll want a silent hook—meaning, a striking image, sequence of images or words that really grab people, since videos play in the Facebook feed without sound until someone clicks. Always hire a professional sound engineer for video shoots. MORE
Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: What’s the sound of your nonprofit’s brand? Colleen Fahey’s article, How Audio Enhances Your Brand Content: Find Your Signature Sound , provides guidance for how your nonprofit can strengthen its voice. MORE
If this sounds like your organization, take a look at this great flowchart by Daryl Lang that offers some practical advice on where you should post your status updates. We love to talk about social media strategy on the Care2 Frogloop blog, particularly around engagement. MORE
Storytelling in a sound-off world. And as such, most of them are watching their videos with sound-off. Due to the muted, auto-playing nature of Facebook videos (and nearly all social networks), videos must work with sound off. This video works muted or with sound on. MORE
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Goliath legal work to enforce the Clean Water Act and clean up Puget Sound. Long-time ONE/Northwest client Puget Soundkeeper Alliance got a lovely front-page article in the Seattle P-I today, covering their innovative, aggressive David-vs.-Goliath It’s an unusually meaty article that explains in-depth the legal background, Puget Soundkeeper’s strategies, and the impact they’re having. Nice work by P-I environmental reporter Robert McClure!
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Goliath legal work to enforce the Clean Water Act and clean up Puget Sound. Long-time ONE/Northwest client Puget Soundkeeper Alliance got a lovely front-page article in the Seattle P-I today, covering their innovative, aggressive David-vs.-Goliath It’s an unusually meaty article that explains in-depth the legal background, Puget Soundkeeper’s strategies, and the impact they’re having. Nice work by P-I environmental reporter Robert McClure!
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I wrote the word " social graph " in a post, so I guess according to Dave Winer, I sound like a monkey. HSUS MySpace Page | Take the Quiz! So, I couldn't resist finding out what kind of monkey I am and all for a good cause. The HSUS newest campaign is geared towards helping the 1,300 chimps still condemned to life in research labs across the country. It's fun.
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Americans used to dread the sound of the the a rattling filing cabinet. Now, it’s the sound of computer fans revving up and our operating system beeping on that has has us cringing some mornings.
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Over 9,000 tweets are sent every second, so getting noticed by your target audience isn’t as easy as it sounds. Is your nonprofit’s Twitter account lacking? Are you having a hard time gaining followers, getting clicks, retweets, or mentions? It’s tough out there.
SocialFish
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If you’re planning to use Facebook’s new video tool, you’ll want a silent hook—meaning, a striking image, sequence of images or words that really grab people, since videos play in the Facebook feed without sound until someone clicks. Always hire a professional sound engineer for video shoots.
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Connection Cafe
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I recently did this and started out the call by saying, “I know I sound clueless, but…” The end result? It’s probably happened to anyone who has changed jobs in fundraising a few times – you inherit files that are less than helpful.
Connection Cafe
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TechImpact
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I also have a big pile of books on my desk that I want to get to (Sound familiar? Do you love to read? I do! I read an absolute ton in airplanes and during the summer at the pool… yes, that’s basically when I find the time. Sigh.
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If this sounds like your organization, take a look at this great flowchart by Daryl Lang that offers some practical advice on where you should post your status updates. We love to talk about social media strategy on the Care2 Frogloop blog, particularly around engagement.
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Kindle, at first blush, sounds pretty cool. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I won’t be buying a Kindle November 26, 2007 I think I might need a new blog category: why I won’t be buying … First Leopard, now, Kindle. I’ve been waiting for devices using the e-ink technology for a while now.
NonProfit Hub
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Plus, it’s easier for you to sound pleasant and welcoming in a phone conversation rather than in email text. Be a Real Human (Sounds Easy, Right?). Said content should sound friendly and be easily personalized for each inquiry.
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Facebook Linked In Twitter Home About Home Brian wins Mountains to Sound Race Brian wins Mountains to Sound Race Last Updated on Monday, 30 June 2008 10:44 Written by Steve Monday, 30 June 2008 10:44 The 100-mile Mountains to Sound relay race was run yesterday in 90 degree heat. 25% of the proceeds of the race go to ONW/Northwest client Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.
Connection Cafe
MARCH 14, 2016
It might sound like I am just trying to be confrontational by giving this advice, but I assure you this approach is rooted in the very fabric of philanthropy. Historically, fundraising was concentrated around a certain time of the year (imagine the sounds of the Salvation Army’s bells).
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If this sounds familiar, it is. Over the past several years, much has been written about the rise of Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Fundraising.
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A recent webinar was entitled, “Using Neuroscience to Improve Your Fundraising Results.” Several studies lately have delved into modern science to help fundraisers be more effective in engaging donors in the cause.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 24, 2016
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Connection Cafe
JUNE 14, 2016
These stories don’t try to guilt the reader into donating, nor do they sound “doom and gloom.”. Every nonprofit wants a piece of the Millennial pie these days—it seems like every organization I’ve talked to has a plan or is trying to create a plan to break into a new demographic of support.
Connection Cafe
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Entertainment/Lighting/Sound. 7:00 am Sound assembled. 7:00am Sound removal. Fundraising events are an exciting and useful tool for exposing your mission to the community.
SocialFish
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This makes brand promise sound so dry. Story – Using words, images and sound this is the story you create about the association. We spend a disproportionate amount of time on our association’s brand look. We review iteration after iteration of a reimagined logo.
TechImpact
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Sounds weird, right? Image courtesy of The telegraph. Retweets can be hard to come by. They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network.
GroundWire
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Sara Arkle, Idaho Conservation League • Karl Hardin, Dogwood Initiative • Brendan Mackinson, People for Puget Sound • Katie Pelly, IslandWood • Eileen Quigley, Climate Solutions, New Energy Cities • Margaret Ullman, Mountains to Sound Greenway • Eric Magnuson, Groundwire • Evan Callahan, Groundwire Look for video and recap of the presentations in the next issue of Groundwire News. Here's to another successful Speed Geek!
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I know, it sounds like a funny word to use for goal setting. My one word for 2014 is led (as in the metal). I’m spelling it “led” so I don’t confuse it with “lead” as in being a leader, although I plan on doing a lot of that in 2014. And it’s only one. Read More. Strategy setting goals smart goals social media strategy
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If they were just another computer company, an advertisement from them would ultimately sound something like, “we make computers that work well and look cool.
Connection Cafe
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