Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Nonprofits of all types and sizes can use golf as an effective vehicle to raise mission-critical, unrestricted funds. Your event website is the chance to tell your organization’s story and help people understand what the event is supporting. The good news is that this doesn’t need to be a roadblock to a successful golf fundraiser!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. It’s important to step back and ask yourself: Are the stories we’re including in our fundraising appeals helping or harming the communities we’re striving to support?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Share links to give and remind followers how they can get involved, but balance this with other types of content.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. But I have learned a few things about each of those topics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

International organizations planning their fundraising strategies for the new decade and looking for new funding sources may be wondering how to maximize their success in attracting U.S. million nonprofits – and increasing its likelihood of success in securing U.S. billion to charities in 2018, with $22.88 billion going overseas.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Sharing stories Stories help us to better connect with one another as human beings, and when it comes to advocacy, storytelling can be a powerful tool. Story collection forms allow organizations to easily collect personal stories from supporters about how your issues impact their lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2021

As a partner to thousands of nonprofits, Classy spends a lot of time learning about what makes each of them successful. That’s why we sought to uncover trends among successful nonprofits on the platform and what they do differently early on. A successful nonprofit dedicates time early on to master the details. Recurring giving.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

There is so much expert advice out there about how much you should post, what types of content are the best, and how to reach new audiences. Here is how you can craft a road map to social media success. In a year, what will success look like? This includes what themes to hit and what type of content you’ll share.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Your marketing strategies and the marketing channels you use can drastically affect your fundraising success throughout the year. Types of nonprofit marketing Nonprofit market plan Marketing best practices What is nonprofit marketing? Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Start With the Right Profile Type. Instagram offers two account types — business and personal profiles. You’ll also be able to add a special Donation sticker to Stories and Live videos and a “Donate”button to your profile, which will let users go directly from your content to a donation page.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Steps to Gather and Utilize Testimonials 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2021

By Audrey Phillips , a customer success manager at Classy – a social enterprise that creates world-class online fundraising software for nonprofits, modernizing the giving experience to accelerate social impact around the world. Donors want to participate in a winning effort, so share the success you’ve had so far. Ask for feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Start spending more time on your most successful channels to improve your social media strategy. 7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. Your next campaign will be more effective with storytelling, so it’s time to get everyone’s feedback when building your story. 10) Measure success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

Furthermore, nonprofits receive different types of revenue than most for-profit businesses. Restricted funds can only be used for specific types of work- like direct services to constituents or they must focus on a specific category of work within a nonprofit’s mission. and tell the story of how?those?resources on the use?of

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The newest book from New York Times bestselling author Patrick Lencioni is, The 6 Types of Working Genius : A Better Way To Understand Your Gifts, Your Frustrations, And Your Team. The book provides a fast way to help people identify the type of work that brings them joy and energy and avoid work that leads to frustration and burnout.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Bottom Line: The Global FoodBanking Network features examples of successful collaboration on social media as one of several strategic messaging themes.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Others found success by creating self-contained, time-limited campaigns earlier in the month — a flash match, 72-hour member drive, or another way to create a deadline in mid-December, reducing reliance on a big 12/31. Telling the story or your organization, connecting on an authentic, emotional level — that still matters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

Some might think a charity event is a one-size-fits-all type of thing. The good news is, you don’t have to pick just one goal— but it does help to think about the different results each event type might produce, so you can set yourself up for success. That’s why we put together these best practices to get you started….

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 18, 2022

When writing a story to raise money, an essential part of the story is a conflict. A problem or conflict in a story naturally builds a case for giving. However, many students and clients I work with compare their cause with others and doubt that they have a compelling enough conflict for a story.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Consider how much time and energy it will take to make your event successful. Diverse funding streams are the key to success. The cost for these types of events is low so you spend less money to bring in donations. And these events can be really successful! I’d call that a successful fundraising event!

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

In this article, we’ll look at three important steps to take as you start planning your year-end fundraising campaign, including: Setting your year-end fundraising goals Identifying your campaign’s story Planning for donor retention Let’s take a look! Take a look at past fundraising campaigns and use your successes to inform your plan.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

The year-end giving season is rife with opportunities for new donor acquisition and for bringing in different types of donors. Elevating your retention strategies with segmentation Improving retention takes more than creating a generic strategy meant to be mass-communicated to every type of supporter. Small or big, every gift matters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Put your creativity to work and decide which campaign type makes the most sense for your goals. PRO TIP: Crowdfunding campaigns are best for story-driven and time-bound direct giving appeals like Giving Tuesday. Every touchpoint with your donors will bring them closer to your Giving Tuesday story.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

Subject line: Giving Tuesday was a success, thanks to YOU! Plus, your social media accounts are the easiest way for donors to keep tabs on all of your organization’s fundraisers, impact stories, and events on their own time, using the platform they interact with daily. Year-end giving is vital to the success of your organization.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

There are six types of video messages nonprofits can use to get the word out to their donors. The Brand Story. A brand story relays the history, character, motivations, and other defining qualities of your nonprofit, from conception until today. The key to producing an effective brand story video is treating it like a novel.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Based on your needs, consider partnering with any of these three types of consultants: Fundraising Consultants Nonprofit Technology Consultants Marketing Consultants The right partner will not only support your current projects but will also put your nonprofit in a position to thrive long-term.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 6, 2022

Xperience 2022, a virtual event spanning March 21-23, showcased special guests, key industry trends, inspiring stories, networking opportunities, and the latest in product innovation. Customer success story: Auto-renewing membership with MSTA. Customer success story: Increasing member retention with IACP.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JANUARY 12, 2022

Telling great stories helps your non-profit get its message out into the world, connect with new audiences and motivate people to take action like making a donation. In this article, I want to take it back to basics so you understand what is a story and why they matter for your non-profit. What is a Story? There you have it!

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Classy

JULY 5, 2021

In this post, we’ll walk you through the different types of donation match partners and how to leverage your existing relationships to find the right one for your organization. We’ll also cover how to frame your pitch to a new match partner and align your expectations upfront to ensure a successful campaign. Corporate. Major Donor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2023

Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. In the book, you'll find over 100 ready-made stories you can use as templates to tell your stories. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader.

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Kindful

APRIL 5, 2021

Clear messaging makes a successful nonprofit video. You’ll need to determine what you are trying to convey to viewers: Are you trying to tell your story? Let’s take a look at a few video types that can help fulfill your goal. Story and mission video. Story and mission video. Here’s an example of this type of video.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Here’s our guide to starting a fundraiser and turning your campaign into a smashing success. Set your goals Choose a type of fundraiser Plan your fundraiser Market your fundraiser Recap your fundraiser. Choose a type of fundraiser. Here are a few types of fundraisers that many nonprofits use. Luckily, we’re here to help!

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors. Social media provides your organization with a public forum to share updates on projects, success stories, and any unexpected challenges you’ve come across. Transparency.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Successful year-end fundraising campaigns don’t happen by accident. But year-end fundraising campaigns that exceed their goals happen because there is a compelling story behind them. My basic definition of story is that it’s a series of facts told with emotions and details. You want the best one.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This GivingTuesday , no matter what your campaign or theme, you can’t go wrong spotlighting the stories of your volunteers. They segmented the donors by type and put them into two groups: one group that would get a (thank you) letter and another that didn’t. Meredith and her team did a brilliant job of testing the campaign.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2021

The Strategy Behind Successful Fundraising Emails If you want to raise money by sending fundraising emails, you need to plan it carefully. Once you identify the message of your fundraising email, you can add the stories, photos, and videos that drive the message home. Your list might look something like this: Andrea’s success story.

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