Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

When your brand is consistent and strong, you can increase your organization’s visibility in your community and move your audience to action. You will want to be sure you have a typeface that works nicely as a headline and another for body text. What Are Brand Guidelines? You also want to include any style decisions.

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Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 1, 2023

A call to action. Create a compelling report and show off your organization’s influence by leveraging exciting headlines, bright graphics, and photos. What goals show your members and key stakeholders that you’re on track to fulfill your mission? Do you have any goals that will prompt future member engagement? Be transparent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Unless your nonprofit embraces responsive design or mobile-first design aesthetics, your stories and calls-to-action will go unread and untapped. Not responsive, one narrow column, large photos and font, and large, colorful, tappable call-to-action buttons. Large headline, minimal text, visuals prioritized, and large tappable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

It requires a slight change in thinking for many charities, who are used to putting their call to action into a video, and then set up ads seeking video views, thinking this will get people to take the call to action. Remove all the lower performing ads, and test different headlines on the best ads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

It seems cyberattacks, ransomware and hackers make the headlines on a regular basis. However, there are actions your nonprofit can take now to help protect its data. Your staff should also have a clear understanding of what actions to take in the event your nonprofit’s data is compromised.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Extra information is available further down the page, but they encourage action right away instead of trying to educate. How they use this technique : They use a large screen overlay to display a COVID-related call-to-action. This method is good if the announcement or call-to-action will be around for a while.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

But what I really want to highlight is how they divide up the newsletter sections with great headlines. They use very catchy headlines that show the organization’s work. Unlike some of the other emails that we’ve looked at, this one does not use headlines or varying weights of text to make the copy easier to read.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The goal is to arrive at actionable strategies for building trusting relationships. Our headliners, Tiffany Kerns and Al Dea, provided unique perspectives on the intersection of culture and technology. Sharon is excited to introduce the highly collaborative World Café style of dialogue. The “fun stuff” at Solutions Day.

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Media Cause

JULY 23, 2021

RSAs allow you to create and use multiple headlines and descriptions that Google then tests to see which combinations perform best. With DSAs, Google dynamically generates headlines and directs users to the most relevant landing page. Encourage viewers of your ads to take action. Use Google’s Dynamic Search Ads (DSA) as well.

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M+R

JUNE 5, 2023

As you build your movement, the speed of an influencer campaign — of a trusted creator hopping on a cultural moment to marshal support for an action — is something direct mail cannot match. You’re not buying a list: you’re doing values-aligned work with creators (and, we hope, paying them for their labor). Looking for benchmarks?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

For much of 2020, the lack of jobs — and the skyrocketing unemployment that resulted — made headlines. But one reason that isn’t talked about, debated, and headlined like the others is workforce development. Goodwill, says Crawley, is a force multiplier in action. “We’re

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The NonProfit Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

According to The Generosity Commission, they instead are complex actions that go straight to the core of civil society and democracy, which includes declining trust of institutions and neighbors and social isolation. The difference this time is that organizers are developing plans to keep research and action moving. “W

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Capture attention with your headlines. Include one clear and compelling CTA that prompts users to take action. Use action-oriented words to encourage clicks, such as “Donate Now” or “Volunteer Today.” Luckily, Google offers a feature that will cycle through headlines and descriptions. A single CTA.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 10, 2016

Be as clear as possible and include a prompt to take some sort of action. And in your call-to-action statement, don’t be afraid to include an incentive: a discount for an immediate purchase, a free gift etc. Maintain consistency by keeping your ad simple and pair a headline with a message in a way that doesn’t overwhelm readers.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Essential Details for every gala invitation Headline: Captivate with a catchy title that reflects your event’s theme and purpose. Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Let’s dive in! Digital or Physical?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2020

These simple actions can be potentially life-changing, and they are all made possible by ads posted at the top of Google Search results. Driving in-person actions such as adopting an animal . A call to action. In addition, hundreds of people complete the online screening. . Example Use Cases: Google Grant Case Studies.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Articles with headlines like The Reality of Donor Fatigue and Strategies to Overcome It. Bring them as close to the action as possible. I see crap like this every day. On LinkedIn. In my inbox. Or Give Your Supporters A Break. Usually from platforms marketing to nonprofits. Sometimes from nonprofit professionals who don’t have a clue.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As such, consider showcasing your mission statement as a sub-headline on your nonprofit’s homepage, appearing just after your nonprofit’s tagline or name, to immediately grab your audience’s attention. Offer a call-to-action. This makes it simple for supporters to take action to support your cause, regardless of the page they visit.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Another is the need for your content to persuade readers to take an action. But how do we structure content in a way that it is both great and persuades a visitor to take an action? Each headline and subsequent sub-headlines should lead the reader to the conclusion you are trying to make. That’s just one component.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Though it would still need new stories and a fresh approach even if the angle is consistent with earlier calls to action. This is about drawing up new directions of travel for the action plan. Remember the importance of the headline. Have a well established core headline. Telling a mission success story. Phone calls.

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Candid

JUNE 28, 2023

Though the growing climate crisis makes headlines every day, its enormity and complexity can be overwhelming to donors who often struggle to know where to begin and how to devise equitable strategies to address its impacts. This often prevents funders from engaging, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s how we communicate compassion and outrage and hope, how we turn abstract and complex issues into concrete and immediate action. In many cases, we are asking people to take action on a topic that affects them directly. Good creative is essential because it’s how we seize attention in incredibly busy spaces. Source: Fight for $15.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Craft good headlines. Here’s an excellent cheat sheet that can help you write more engaging headlines. Here’s more tactical tips from Upworthy: Find or create great content. Write at least 25 headlines —simply because your first one will likely suck. Avoid giving it all away in the headlines. Be visual. “If

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

A blog template with a body column width of 600 pixels and a call-to-action column of 300 pixels in width is ideal. Second, the call-to-action column provides ample space to feature your nonprofit’s most important calls-to-action. Use large font for headlines and body text. Next City Blog. Enable social sharing.

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Pamela Grow

APRIL 7, 2021

Lots of great takeaways, including… Short, compelling headlines and article leads directing the reader to their website (for online, endeavor to keep your writing to a 5th-grade level or below. Straightforward calls to action include the donate button and social media links. Hemingwayapp can help!).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

to take action (sign a petition, engage on social media, volunteer). Call to Action. What’s your newsletter’s call to action (CTA)? Then I’ll test them in the Advanced Marketing Institute’s Headline Analyzer, where I’ll get a score. The Headline Analyzer doesn’t know your audience. Your Audience.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Give Me One Single, Focused Call to Action. Keep my focus on the task at hand with a clear call to action. They have a good headline at the top of the page, and they use a three-column layout that mirrors their branding throughout the site. Below the first paragraph is the call-to-action restated as an opportunity to respond.

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Classy

AUGUST 23, 2021

Inspire donors to take action by choosing design elements that seamlessly draw them to your donation form. . Step 1: Upload a custom image to use as your headline. . Use a headline image on your landing page instead of a simple text headline to add visual appeal and give you more control over how your page looks.

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Classy

APRIL 5, 2021

A fully customized donation page with a compelling appeal and branded call to action can be the difference between converting a visitor or losing a donation. Use high-quality images or graphics to support your call to action. To get started, here are a few campaign elements we recommend: Create a clear custom headline .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

One communications director shared that she scans the headlines every morning and only goes deep into stories that are relevant to their communications strategy and limits her time. In the last few weeks, we have been pummeled with disturbing headlines about the current events. These are just a few ideas.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

When you book a headliner act or keynote speaker, feature them in a sneak preview of your lineup. Allow event headliners or speakers to do an Instagram takeover. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Conduct a lineup countdown. Make a related post with your event hashtag.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

Maybe it is your call-to-action, or maybe it’s a teaser to what’s inside. Unnecessary links and calls-to-action. Reducing the number of links, calls-to- action, and piece of information is imperative. Come up with some snappy titles and headlines that will attract clicks. Newsless newsletter content.

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

Seek to round out your campaign’s messaging by giving your audience a clear call to action to get involved or learn more. Similarly, for display advertisements on websites, distill your messaging into compelling headlines and striking visuals to grab your audience’s attention. Explain the next steps.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

Paul Hellman answers these questions and gives you 100 fast and actionable tactics to make your eights seconds meaningful. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Have a clear message Kick off your giving page with an attention-grabbing headline that captures your mission and what you’re asking for. Our campaign tools let you conjure up visually appealing pages in a flash, and we’ve got your back with interface and report handling for all kinds of donations and fundraisers.

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