Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Have you tried bringing in a communications facilitator to deepen the conversation?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The word “gala” conjures images of glittering ballrooms, elegant attendees, and a night dedicated to supporting a worthy cause. Signature Gala Evening Elements A well planned event timeline builds excitement and spurs action without feeling forced. Live music, or interactive entertainment can add a memorable touch.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s brainstorming a long-dreamed-of children’s book for your cause or exploring a campaign idea that’s been on the back burner, passion makes the process more enjoyable. Communication is conducted in natural language, similar to how you would converse with a friend or colleague.

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Bloomerang

MAY 22, 2024

Instead of disrupting the narrative flow with external links or calls-to-action, donations become an integral part of the story itself. With a simple and intuitive interface, audiences can contribute to the cause without leaving the story or navigating through multiple pages.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

We’ll also outline four actionable tips you can use to get started. 4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. Pro tip: Insert this link anywhere you interact with nonprofit funders online, such as your LinkedIn bio, email signature, or on social media pages.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

New Year's Resolutions for leaders : Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved (..)

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

How does Media Cause define that line? MarTech: Tools that help marketers reach their audience and create conversions are part of MarTech. Many CRMs and email marketing platforms include the ability to automate some processes, but there are also third-party platforms that can help with different automation actions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Achieve

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Access to data alone won’t increase donations to your cause but understanding which reports to analyze and reacting to donor behavior can. Set goals in Google Analytics to maximize your conversions. Events: An action on your site, such as signing up for a newsletter or downloading a white paper.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 19, 2024

Imagine having the power to tailor your mass communication, so that each donor feels personally connected to your cause. Personalized interactions strengthen donor relationships, leading to increased donor engagement and retention! Engaging content, especially visual and interactive posts, boosts engagement and sharing.

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

or, “What are the actual actions we can take to realize our vision of a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion?” Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. The most important skill in this work is how to self-manage during these conversations.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

These insights can give you a clear picture of what parts of your website — pages, images, forms, buttons — are working to drive conversions and which ones need some help. An event is any kind of action a user performs on your website, such as clicking a button, downloading a file, or submitting a form.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. When mojo is exhibited with humility and respect for others it can and will provide significant power.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 15, 2023

UX or “User Experience” refers to designing while prioritizing the user and the way in which they interact with your product. A webpage with large blocks of text may overwhelm your audience, causing them to skip over it altogether. On pages, you should have one main CTA that does not compete with other actions or buttons.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

The conversational nature of podcasts makes them a digestible way for supporters to learn about your nonprofit. This is a way of visualizing the specificity of a marketing message in relation to the desired next action for the audience. Interactive. This practice will guarantee that you always have content to post.

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sgEngage

JULY 31, 2024

” Yes, I realize a very rational case can be made for taking that action but in so many ways it’s a philanthropic turnoff. You can’t start the conversation with someone capable of making that kind of commitment with a brochure. The most common response, by far and away is, “I’d put it in endowment.”

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Digital campaigns can be an effective way to spread the word about your cause quickly to a wide audience of supporters. During your advocacy campaign, supporters will take actions that you should have an automatic email response for. Of course, there are several challenges to getting noticed online. Real-time reporting.

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

This requires substantial market research and should include conversations with your audiences through surveys, interviews, or even focus groups. They may do this in several ways: They give their audience advocacy actions that don’t really matter, like surface-level petitions without true meaning or purpose.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Who do you want to see and interact with your content? What actions do you want visitors to take on your site? With it, you’ll shape the rest of your website to drive conversions If your nonprofit is already well-established, you may be able to glean audience information from your constituent relationship management system (CRM).

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Let’s explore actionable strategies to make your fundraising events a catalyst for securing major gifts. They’re an opportunity to engage with potential major donors, showcase your nonprofit’s impact, and start conversations that lead to significant, long-term contributions.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider using on-platform social data to engage your audience to learn more about upcoming initiatives or to inspire action. Installing pixels, and making sure the conversion actions you want are tracking are all vital to being able to report on success. Can deploy custom target audiences, lookalike audiences, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Hewlett Packard Enterprise defines an enterprise AI platform as: “…the combination of artificial intelligence—the ability for a machine to learn, understand, and interact in a very human way—with software designed to meet organizational needs.” Include a strong call to action.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

Gather more donations for your cause . With quality web content and focused calls to action, you can use the grant to increase your web traffic, then convert that traffic into donations. In the language of Google Ads, donations are one of the most valuable conversions an organization can measure. Impressions.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Rising action and climax: This is where you’ll explain how your nonprofit has worked to solve the problem at hand. Falling action and resolution: Discuss your vision for the future and list your organizational goals, such as decreased insulin prices across the country or greater access to medical assistance.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

How to have the conversation Once you identify a prospective new plant, call them, and ask them if they’ll meet you for a coffee. Do your best to avoid having a conversation over the phone. Their presence and interactions can create an atmosphere of giving and generosity. The plant should engender engagement and action.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You’ll want to stay professional as you interact with your donors, of course. How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them? All of us are marketed to, but few of us engage in real conversations with the nonprofits and brands we like. Encouraging conversations. You can try: Sending donor surveys.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

As the relationship grows, you’ll learn their preferred means of communication, and with increased interaction, how to set up campaigns to have the most traction with your audience. Show how you do really good work for your cause and how donors make that possible. Not everyone can support every cause, there are just too many good ones!

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Increasing staff interactions with AI tools could reduce human interactions internally. If staff interact more with AI tools than with one another to complete tasks, it reduces the well-documented benefits of informal conversations of building an effective workplace culture, onboarding new staff, and improving staff retention.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This cohesive approach enables your supporters to contribute to your cause with just a few clicks. Featuring the button prominently and consistently creates a seamless user experience that encourages visitors to contribute to your cause.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s like getting to know a friend – the better we understand them, the more meaningful and authentic our interactions become. It’s not just about age and location; it’s about understanding why someone cares about the cause, what drives them, and what barriers might be preventing them from contributing.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A conversion-optimized donation page. Inspiring calls to action. Choose images that show interactions between people, whether it’s your volunteers and constituents or your donors mingling at previous fundraising events. A conversion-optimized donation page. Inspiring calls to action. Motivational imagery.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Donor acquisition is the process of attracting new supporters and convincing them to donate to your cause through marketing efforts. Typically, this involves educating them about your cause or issue and highlighting the work you do. Craft a conversion journey. What are the basics of donor acquisition? What is donor acquisition?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

In the coming years, nonprofits and foundations will emerge to help define and implement a code of ethics on subjects ranging from human rights in the metaverse to its environmental impact , but the good people of our community are needed now to explore and be a part of the conversation around the planning and experience of the metaverse.

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