NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

This is a guest post by the one and only Allyson Kapin - co-founder of Rad Campaign. Or will nonprofit campaigners who spend eight hours a week on their FB fanpage see better results such as more actions taken on campaigns and increased donations? Facebook Boosts Organizations Web Traffic, Advocacy, and Email Lists.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this article, we explain why email campaigns are a perfect place to begin engaging your donors and how your nonprofit can use email to its advantage starting today. Fundraising emails When your nonprofit launches a fundraising campaign, its all hands on deck to grow awareness of your initiative and generate a steady flow of donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. She helps brands grow engagement and build relationships with their audience. In fact, it is not uncommon for social media to play a minor part in a campaign rather than being a key player.

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M+R

JANUARY 8, 2024

A legislative advocacy campaign must overcome natural inertia—a sufficient number of lawmakers must be convinced that taking action will have more benefit (or less backlash) than not taking action. The answers to these questions will be central to building an impactful legislative advocacy campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. So, what makes an effective storytelling campaign? It is not enough for your storytelling campaign to evoke feelings of sympathy. How do you overcome inertia?

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Media Cause

JUNE 1, 2024

Fostering Authentic Relationships With and Amongst Your Audience Digital advocacy is critical to moving missions forward, creating systemic change, educating your base, and mobilizing leaders who are loyal to your organization and committed to the larger movement in which you operate. This is especially true during an election year.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 3, 2020

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns are becoming increasingly popular to help advance the mission of organizations. However, many organizations are under the impression that they must divide their attention between their advocacy campaigns and their fundraising efforts. In this case, many decide to ignore advocacy altogether. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. The reason these peer-to-peer fundraisers are so effective is that they can tap into networks of people who aren’t personally invested in your cause but who are willing to give based on their relationships with your organization’s supporters. Campaign Tactics.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

If I get four emails a month, even from an organization I like and all they do is ask for money … what kind of relationship is that? Take a step back, look over your entire campaign and make sure what you’re trying to accomplish is very clear to those you are asking to support you. What makes your email campaigns successful?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Social platforms are all about relationships first. Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. Make eye contact with your audience.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

. —– Whether it’s political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2025

At Whole Whale, we see too many nonprofits with a too narrow approach to digital marketing that misses out on building long-term relationships and sustainable support at scale. Engaged : They take meaningful action with your orgdonating, volunteering, attending events, or joining a campaign. Committed : They stick around.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Canva is a low-cost, do-it-yourself graphic design tool with pre-sized Facebook cover templates, but as digital marketing becomes more essential for nonprofits to succeed, hiring a graphic designer for your social media campaigns should be a line item in your annual budget. Of those, 89% said they would likely do it again.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s a relatively inexpensive way to connect with your supporters and an essential part of most fundraising campaigns. How can you make your campaign stand out in overcrowded inboxes? Try these five creative ideas to get more out of your nonprofit email campaigns. Start With Gratitude When was the last time you said “Thank you!”

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tracking all communications in your nonprofit constituent relationship management (CRM) system helps your nonprofit stand out and avoid repeating requests. Advocacy opportunities. If your nonprofits mission includes advocacy, ask your supporters for help with your campaigns. Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

For instance, your association might consider creating advocacy campaigns and scheduling lobby days. Evolving Your Relationship with AI Using Prompt Engineering As you get more familiar with how the tools work, you’ll want to dive deeper into prompt engineering.

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Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

Topics cover capital campaign success, stewardship, personalization, technology, and more. Topics span fundraising fundamentals and CFRE test prep, to major gifts and capital campaigns. This years event will explore ways to leverage digital tools to improve donor engagement, drive campaigns, and optimize fundraising efforts.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 12, 2022

But donors aren’t the only people who make your fundraising events and campaigns successful, and they aren’t the only people whose needs you should be considering. One of the most effective ways to propel your fundraising event and campaign to the next level, both in terms of financial and promotional support, is through sponsorships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Who maintains your social media campaigns? Chris then spends about 8 hours per week responding to comments an building relationships with our viewers. These were both donated, but we are investing in a text-to-give campaign with Mobile Commons that isn’t quite breaking even yet, but I think it has potential.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

I’ve seen firsthand what a seamless donor experience can deliver—increased donations, higher retention rates, stronger loyalty, and advocacy. To remove potential barriers to giving, ensure consistency and accessibility across devices, campaigns, and donation methods. How can nonprofits elevate the donor experience?

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2023

Fundraising events and one-time campaigns are great ways to raise money for your organization, but infrequent fundraisers don’t provide consistent income. Annual giving campaigns can raise money to cover your day-to-day expenses by bringing in a steady stream of funding. Set a theme for each year’s annual giving campaign.

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Coming from a background in community organizing and public policy — specifically in the anti-rape movement — I understand the importance of effective messaging in advocacy campaigns. At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy in that same vein: It’s about shifting the balance of power. Identify Your Own Story .

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Pamela Grow

JULY 31, 2024

And the savvy business builds on that relationship. In fundraising taking advantage of every potential opportunity for cultivating relationships is essential! While this window is open, your opportunities for relationship-building are ripe for the picking… You’ve rolled out a new donor acquisition mailing that exceeded projections.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Nonprofit advocacy campaigns give your supporters a new way to get involved while furthering your mission through grassroots action. Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Stay up to date with current advocacy trends.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2011

Whether it's political or personal, global or local, funded or a grassroots effort, organizations and communities are campaigning for change in many ways, all of the time. When building a campaign and exploring your options for the structure, actions and engagement pieces, look first at your organizational metrics. Start with Metrics.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

In this year’s spring fundraising campaigns, expect to see organizations: Emphasizing mobile giving. This can make the interaction feel more personal, and we all know that more personal = better relationships = more loyal donors. On average, young people are more active in advocacy for social causes than their older counterparts.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

At Media Cause, we conceptualize advocacy as shifting the balance of power. Effective advocacy, which leads to systemic and cultural change, starts with the stories we tell—and believe—about our own experiences, community, and world. Which audience is key in taking the actions needed to achieve your advocacy goal?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Can donors outside of Mexico give to campaigns on Donadora? What is your favorite campaign on Donadora at this time? Donors outside Mexico can definitely give to campaigns on Donadora, by credit card and Paypal (whereas in Mexico donors can also give through online transfer and cash deposit). Donadora donors are 93% from Mexico.

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NetWits

MARCH 26, 2013

On your property, you might also have outbuildings, guesthouses, or community spaces that you control (in the digital world, these are your specialized properties like micro-, affiliate, advocacy, peer-to-peer, or campaign sites). your great content and campaigns). My org rocks at multi-channel campaigning!

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

You can now identify your most “social” constituents, and when you know that you are in position to develop mutually beneficial relationships with them that are productive and respect their advocacy of your cause. Four Social Media Types. Key Influencers champion your cause. Multi-channel and Standard Consumers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

We don’t use it like we use Facebook, for advocacy, fundraising, and relationship building. Who maintains your social media campaigns? Everything we do online (our website, email program, advertising, social) is tied to our goals of advocacy and fundraising, or some other kind of lead generation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

Daniel facilitated a network mapping activity with NNF’s 10 education advocacy staff from regional offices and headquarters. They discussed any common contacts, and if the two staff shared the same contact were aware of it, and if they have a coordinated “relationship strategy” for that contact ala a triad approach.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The messages you send are more than fundraising appeals ; theyre opportunities to nurture relationships, share your story, and inspire action. Take it a step further by mentioning: Giving history: To show appreciation for donors contributions, mention specific gift amounts, dates, or campaigns they have supported.

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CauseVox

MAY 27, 2021

Fundraising for advocacy organizations is tough, maybe one of the toughest types of fundraising out there. We were shocked by the results of the campaign. For advocacy organizations, sometimes the best you’ve got is not letting things get worse. Written by Kelly McLaughlin, Your NonproFIT Coach. It was a beautiful thing.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 13, 2010

Collaborations are going to be a driving force in building stronger relationships and stronger communities. Participate in this campaign to recognize the top-rated nonprofits developing your community through job training or job placement." This is the Top 10 list of the best social campaigns featured on Osocio in 2009.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

While others make vacation plans, I work with my colleagues to devise exciting integrated fundraising campaigns for nonprofit organizations. Fellow Big Duck strategist, Rachel Hope Allison , and I have focused on developing online fundraising strategies and campaigns for over ten years. Anchor your campaign in who you are.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

You want your ambassadors to be themselves, not a scripted version that resembles themselves and strips away the authenticity that made their relationship as an ambassador so powerful, to begin with. There are numerous examples of Giving Tuesday or other campaign-specific toolkits you can find online. 5) Provide the necessary tools.

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