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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Qgiv

JANUARY 8, 2024

Looking at the current state of fundraising, there are a few top trends and strategies to elevate your fundraising efforts that stand out among the crowd. Employing these latest trends and best practices can help you amplify your organization’s fundraising success!

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2023

That is, until everyone gets into the routine of working from home or getting comfortable with video conferencing software, for example. The close-up eye contact from video meetings can be intense —on your meeting screen, it can feel like everyone is looking directly at you all the time.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Our social media team stays on top of the latest trends and changes to the platforms to help nonprofits build strategies to reach supporters on social media. This summer, they attended the Social Fresh Conference and came back with five takeaways and trends that nonprofits should be aware of. Short form video is king.

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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. They speak to supporters with authenticity and display your story in a way that easily grabs the viewer’s heart. In short, videos make an impression. You won’t know unless you ask.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Keeping on top of the basics, and being aware of the following trends will continue to serve you best. AI and the growth of subpar supporter communications Nonprofits embraced AI in 2023. Your emotional case for support drives all donor communications, from grant proposals to web copy to fundraising appeals.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2023

Sometimes trends are purely of the moment—a fun way to mark the past, like shag carpet and 8-track tapes. But sometimes trends are the beginning of an idea, just starting to take shape, that will become the norm in a few years or a few decades. It should be to make an impact and support nonprofits that align with your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

In the world of philanthropy, the coming year promises innovative corporate giving trends that can benefit both nonprofit fundraisers seeking support and corporations eager to make a meaningful societal impact. If you’re ready to explore the growing power of CSR, let’s dive into the latest trends in corporate giving.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

The trend of more smaller donations will likely continue as younger generations age. Young people are giving charitably more than ever, but they have too many causes they want to support for their much smaller cash reserves—meaning smaller but more frequent donations, sometimes multiple in a year. Embrace small donations!

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

If your nonprofit is implementing a new Blackbaud solution or tackling new challenges with your existing technology stack , your team will inevitably need Blackbaud support. Read on so you’re prepared to take advantage of the wealth of experience and knowledge that Blackbaud support experts offer when needed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

An Interview with Fanny Villiers , Directora General of Donadora – an official partner of the Global Trends in Giving Report ( en español ). Video: The rising consumption of online video (Instagram and Facebook stories, Snapchat, etc.) Video is an opportunity for NGOs to gain a foothold in the media universe.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Short videos are exploding on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels. As a nonprofit, you likely want to tap into this trend to raise awareness and engage new audiences. But creating a high volume of quality short videos can be time-consuming. Here is a look at a customized video layout we created.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

In this three-part series, we will share what 2021 social media trends we’re keeping, which ones we’re leaving behind, and what we can expect to see on social media in 2022. In part one of our Social Trends series, we will dive into the social media trends of the past year that are worth keeping in your social media strategy. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

An Interview with Matt Roberts-Davies , General Manager of M-Changa – an official partner of the 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. Traditionally, NGOs in Kenya have depended on outside support from grant makers and wealthy individuals. Giving Trends in Kenya: 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report. ? Why is that?

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Four clear job trends in the nonprofit field signify major changes coming next year and it might be worth paying attention to see if a change is in the cards for you. Here are the four top nonprofit job trends we’re seeing as we close out 2021: 1. After A Significant Dip At The Start Of COVID, Nonprofit Jobs Are Increasing.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Why one of 2020’s hottest nonprofit trends will continue to be the rise of the virtual CFO. We’re happy to report that, while Bob lives on in many businesses, a growing trend in finance is about to disrupt the C-suite for good. Chief Financial Officer. Head Honcho of All the Numbers. Let’s call him Bob.

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Classy

JULY 9, 2021

Below, we’ll help you to prepare for your next capital campaign by sharing five trends on how the campaigns are run and four tips for how to implement yours effectively. 5 Trends to Know With Capital Campaigns. Knowing the trends that have changed and stayed the same can inform your planning process. Tell a Great Story .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

Keep the momentum going with these creative donor engagement ideas you can apply to your 2021 fundraising strategy: 1) Get personal with gratitude via thank-you videos. Now your team can boost your open rates to 37% just by adding video! 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters.

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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. Include photos and videos if possible. Ok, ok … that sounds a little bit like bragging, but I promise the report is worth the read.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Gen X and gen Y both came of age during the rise mass Internet communications and increasingly shun print communications and fundraising while adapting quickly to new trends in mobile and social giving. Generation Z (Born 2001–Present, Currently Ages 13 and Younger).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

Posting without a mindfulness of the trending topics and conversations can cause organizations to appear insensitive and tone-deaf. However, we were mindful of the best practices that suggest brands and organizations not post about every issue or trending event so to avoid piggybacking via hollow, void content. Watch Video.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2022

It is defined as open-source software that doesn’t require the support of a trusted intermediary and it has no governing body. Nonprofits should care about Web3 and get ahead of the trend to set themselves up for success. Engage Younger Supporters. Here are a few things to think about when strategizing: .

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 18, 2018

As the campaign season kicks into high gear, here are a few trends we’re seeing in 2018 campaigns that nonprofits could benefit from as well! The relational organizing approach entails mobilizing a campaign’s supporters to contact their friends and family, asking them to volunteer, vote, or donate. peer-to-peer fundraising.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 29, 2016

There was a time when live-streaming video around the globe was reserved for mega-corporations and celebrities. But now social media giant Facebook has put this exciting tool into the hands of anyone and everyone via their site, giving users the ability to broadcast videos to a worldwide audience with a couple button taps. Start small.

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M+R

AUGUST 23, 2023

You open TikTok to recharge your brain and treat yourself to some bite-sized videos. By the time you’ve read this very sentence, all of those trends have become irrelevant (except for Taylor, of course!) and new trends have emerged, taking over 150 million users in the United States on a visual ride with them.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

As your supporters slowly get more comfortable with stepping out in 2021, there are plenty of opportunities for in-person, virtual, or hybrid auctions, depending on their needs. Engage with supporters through virtual events. The more personal your interactions with supporters, the better. Stay in touch with some facetime.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In the frenzy of exciting discounts and hot new product trends, it can be a challenge for nonprofits with online shops to compete with big brands and e-commerce giants that have significantly larger marketing and advertising budgets. Does the purchase support a Black-owned or LGBTQIA+-owned business?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

There are rage tweeters and arrogant trolls that occasionally trend to the top. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Upload powerful photos and videos. To get engagement on Twitter, you need to tweet the right kind of content. Positive news about your mission and programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

Recently, apps that take short snippets of video – like Vine and Instagram have been soaring in popularity. You also want to get a sense of how to create a video for these short form platforms. Madeleine Hammond did some scanning on Vine and Instagram, and came up with these stellar examples mostly from the UK. Diabetes UK.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

1% via text message ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). 92% of donors say it is important that NGOs, nonprofits, and charities make a concerted effort to protect their contact and financial information from data breaches ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Emerging Trends. The average online gift in 2018 was $96.40

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Study Seasonal Trends Another fantastic tool is Google Trends. When making something (video, blog post, article) ask yourself if this is something that would also be interesting and useful a year from now. Use the Power of Pillar Pages Create main theme pages that are then supported and link to supporting sub topics.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

JANUARY 14, 2019

To read our full report on the biggest nonprofit tech trends of 2018, what to expect in the year ahead, and how nonprofits of all sizes should be preparing to stay at the top of the technology game, click here. Some of the biggest trends that emerged in 2018 include: 1. High Quality, All the Time. Rapid Response.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Advanced Analytics (Beta) With this feature, TikTok gives you data about your account so that you can track your videos’ performance. These users can then make videos using your hashtag to spread the word even further. You can use these short videos as an elevator pitch for your nonprofit.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For a quick visual explanation of the overhead myth, check out this 2022 fan-favorite video from Candid’s Instagram. Five fundraising trends to capitalize on in 2022 by Elizabeth McDonough of Classy.org. In this blog from January 2022, Elizabeth predicts and discusses five key fundraising trends in 2022. by Sarah Willey.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  This will allow you to explain to supporters the reason behind the actions you’re asking them to take.

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