Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2020

By Doug Scott , the founder of Tectonic Video , a leading video agency for nonprofits. and around the world to create award-winning videos that drive results. Imagine that you’re scrolling through Facebook or Instagram and start watching a video from a nonprofit organization. My team at Tectonic Video wanted to find out.

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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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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. The results: evaluating the success of our social media video experiment We ran this experiment from September 26 to December 9, 2022, and collected analytics to evaluate its success on December 12, 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Here are five tips for those nonprofits willing to embrace the early adoption phase of Threads: 1) Read the fine print about the Instagram and Threads integration. You can upload a video up to 5 minutes long. Let’s get the hard part out of the way first. 2) Know the basics about creating and posting a thread.

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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. Want more tips like this?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. Facebook has, for a couple years now, committed to making their platforms “video first.” Consumers ranked video as their favorite form of content from brands.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

To help answer this question, we’ve created a short (two-minute) video with some quick tips for nonprofits seeking grants. In it, you’ll hear three top tips about how to: demonstrate your nonprofit’s credibility, find a funder that’s likely to be interested in the work you do, and tailor your approach to speak to a funder’s interests.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With people spending a fourth of their time watching videos on their phones, there's no doubt that video marketing is important. Nonprofits should develop content that not only meets their audience preferences, but also stays on brand and helps people to give, volunteer, and stand for a cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips to help your nonprofit’s campaign get noticed this #GivingTuesday. User generated content or UGC is any form of content such as photos, videos, text, or audio that has been posted by individuals. 1) Pin your #GivingTuesday Announcement.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

Video marketing is probably the best medium available at the moment for engaging audiences and promoting messages. According to research by HubSpot, 90% of users make decisions based somewhat on videos, and 92% of viewers on mobile platforms share video with others. Firstly, why are you making it? Don’t Forget Audio.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 10, 2020

Creating a fundraising video for a nonprofit can seem daunting, but with a fundraising video script, an elevator pitch, and a story, it’s easy.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Nonprofit fundraising videos bring your organization’s work to life in a way that written stories just can’t. Videos show as well as tell. In short, videos make an impression. Nonprofit fundraising videos help you raise more money. There are different types of videos, and many do not require expertise.

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Double the Donation

JULY 27, 2022

For colleges, universities, and other schools, matching gift videos may be just the answer you were looking for. In this guide, we’ll walk through the basics of matching gift videos (and […]. Raising awareness of the programs is essential, however, as available opportunities are often overlooked.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

With a focus on nonprofits, Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good recently took her first steps into the metaverse using an Oculus Quest 2, and below are her top five tips for getting started. Sharing : Cast, take photos, and record video in VR. The universal menu includes: Apps : View and launch apps from your library.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Before we get to tips, it is important to note that the biggest change to search is here with Search Generated Experience (SGE). For example: history, facts, glossary, background, how-to, tips are all the kinds of things that will still be relevant in a year (if written correctly). More on content marketing here.

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OneCause

AUGUST 2, 2023

So, let’s look at some proven tips to help your nonprofit recruit and retain more peer-to-peer participants. TIP: Learn more best practices for creating effective peer-to-peer fundraising emails. Include a link to a video or tip sheet that gives them some basic steps to get started. Target potential fundraisers.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

And the best way to do that is through “distributed content”—especially video content—that is uploaded and available on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and all the rest. So how do you leverage social media site mania when it comes to dispersing the stellar videos your non-profit has worked so hard to compile, edit and tweak?

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

In the video below, you’ll find three top tips to do just that. In this two-part course you’ll learn how to assess your organization’s readiness to apply for government grants, research grant opportunities, determine whether you should apply for a particular grant, and get tips for developing the content that reviewers are looking for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Until recently, I have gone to exceptional lengths to avoid getting video recorded. I have always felt very uncomfortable in front of a camera and even more so watching myself recorded. I’m usually the person behind the lens. Know what I mean?

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 16, 2024

Watch video content Give your brain a break from the textual overload by watching video content produced by your organization. The post 10 Tips And Tricks For Fundraisers Kicking Off The New Year In A New Role appeared first on Bloomerang. You’ve got this! Wishing you a fantastic start to the new year!

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Gyrus

AUGUST 18, 2023

Dive into the world of video-based learning and unlock its full potential. Discover tips, challenges, strategies, and best practices in this insightful guide.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

If you are wondering how to create this type of powerful narrative for your nonprofit, consider using the following four tips from expert storyteller, Elizabeth (Liz) Ngonzi, CFRE, founder and CEO of Liz Ngonzi Transforms and The International Social Impact Institute. Bring your story to life using different types of video content (e.g.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Note from Beth: Is Facebook Live or posting videos part of your nonprofit’s strategy for 2018? Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Video is a medium uniquely suited to do just that.”.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2022

TECH TIP: Nimble AMS features the highly configurable Community Hub to match your organization’s brand and support your members’ efforts to personalize their experience. TECH TIP: Use Nimble Communities to deliver a superior member experience and boost engagement by providing space for members to virtually connect and network.

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Wild Apricot

APRIL 10, 2013

If you''re thinking about getting started with video for good, here are some tips and resources. nonprofit Video'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

Here’s an overview the tips and resources I shared. You can also check a few ice breakers and energizers on our video recording of the session. Here is a list of resources for nonprofits to get better at online meetings: Virtual Meetings: General Tips. Zoom Tips and Tricks. Advanced Zoom Tips (Grove Consulting).

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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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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Tips for a Successful #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement that promotes community engagement and giving back. If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org.

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Donorbox

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

A picture is worth a thousand words, so what is a video worth? With people’s attention spans getting shorter and shorter, fundraising videos have become a must-have for every nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

In the virtual workplace, being on video conference meetings and communicating via online collaboration platforms takes more energy than working face-to-face. When we communicate through a video conference screen, there is a 1.2 Five Tips to Make Virtual Work Less Exhausting. Why Remote Work Is Exhausting. second delay.

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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. Here are some tips to help you plan for great photos.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

Use these top tips to upgrade your visual design and create a beautiful website that will engage and inspire visitors: Incorporate your visual branding Follow accessibility best practices Prioritize simplicity To make revamping your website a breeze, leverage a content management system (CMS) designed with nonprofits in mind.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Before you get overwhelmed, read these 7 effective tips to increase fundraising event attendance. These tips are designed to help you plan an event that encourages attendance and future interaction between donors and your organization. If you’re hosting an auction highlight items with photos or videos.

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See3

AUGUST 21, 2014

How do you make video work for your organization? See3 has been doing awesome impact video for a decade now, and there are a few things we've learned that may surprise you. We recently did a guest both on Beth Kanter's blog with some of our best tips for how to make your investment in video a success. […].

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See3

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Video is a significant investment of time and resources for any not-for-profit, no matter how big or small. The post 5 Tips for Keeping Your Video Project Organized and On Budget appeared first on The See3 Blog. video pre-production video guide video production video tips'

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

Meet your new best friend, the video call. We conduct these via video for those who are remote, along with a daily staff meeting held every morning for each team member to recap what they did the day before and what their priorities are for the day ahead. And yes, we use video calls for BOCs with remote workers. Don’t go there.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Try using icebreakers, gamification features, videos, a slide deck, breakout discussions, group activities, or roleplay to ensure the session is memorable. TECH TIP: Simplify volunteer training by utilizing the learning management software, myTrailhead. Keep your volunteer training interesting by making orientation content engaging.

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