Achieve

AUGUST 28, 2016

If you’ve followed me on this blog or through my series of articles here, you’re familiar with my take on the need to move potential supporters from mere interest to deep engagement with your cause over time. If you’re a nonprofit executive, what can you do to get the public involved in your issue or cause?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It sounds dystopian to some and it very well could be, but once you understand the concept and the emerging technology around it, as a nonprofit marketing and fundraising professional, you’ll also begin to understand its potential. In the very near future, the nonprofit sector will start organizing in the metaverse.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

If this sounds like a lot for your organization, don’t worry! This way, visitors who might land on a blog article or your donation form can easily find their way to another relevant page or resource that they’re searching for. This all starts with an intuitive and user-friendly interface. Let’s begin.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

Not only is a solid social media presence good for your organization, but participating in social media is paramount in keeping up with the way people are progressively interacting with news, causes, and their communities. Check out this article ! However, you can’t just create a series of accounts and hope for the best.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Cause Marketing Cause marketing involves partnerships between nonprofits and for-profit businesses for mutual benefit.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

After all, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of causes vying for your donor’s attention. To tap into the power of a good recommendation, it’s a good time to ask your supporters to “vouch” for your cause. Yes, this post may sound like a broken record but this step can’t be stressed enough.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 10, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: What’s the sound of your nonprofit’s brand? Colleen Fahey’s article, How Audio Enhances Your Brand Content: Find Your Signature Sound , provides guidance for how your nonprofit can strengthen its voice. Have you ever thought about it? You should.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

No matter your nonprofit’s size, scale, or mission, you’ll find useful tips and tricks in this article that will have you raising money in no time. Run for a Cause From 1-milers, to 5ks, to marathons, this option has something for everyone. Bike for a Cause Cycling for a cause doesn’t have to be complicated! The Susan G.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

It’s important to have a script that sounds like what you would say in a normal conversation. Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry. Reflect on their kindness: “[Their name], you have such a compassionate heart for [your cause] and we’re so thankful. It’s conversational.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Share articles like this one with them. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. We fall prey to all sorts of myths and the calamity of opinion over knowledge. Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. The CNET article struck an anxiety point for many of us who work in the trenches. Photo by Thomas Hawk.

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Media Cause

JUNE 2, 2024

If your audience can save or share something that will help them consider a cause in a new way, understand an issue better, or learn how they can make a difference or increase their skills, then you are adding value. To increase on-page time and scrolling, create content that engages and offers value without causing reader fatigue.

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3rd Sector Labs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Too much data can cause confusion, lead you down too many paths, and cause you to over-reach when when trying to establish new donor relationships. ” It must sound like I’m reading from Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Let’s use donor data for our discussion. I know that is not a comforting thought.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Community is key: working with, not for.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

An article in Psychology Today suggests that “ people’s ability to think about information in new and unusual ways can actually be hampered when they wield too much brainpower.”. This is something we often think about at Media Cause when working with our clients. I know for me, it’s unequivocally the latter.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

That same article goes on to state, “That is why so few organizations have shifted to a culture of psychological safety in which the rewards of learning from failure can be fully realized.” To make it a light-hearted gathering, I used a foghorn or some type of silly noise maker to sound off after each failure was discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2009

A few months ago, I got to ask Joe Green, Founder of Causes, some questions. Causes sounds suspiciously like slacktivism. is meant to help you get the word out and spread meaningful pictures, videos, and articles." The funny thing is, Causes has also raised $10,000,000 in its first two years. One new feature. ".

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2022

At its heart, fundraising is helping others connect an existing passion directly to your cause. Once donors believe that your cause truly matters, giving almost becomes an afterthought. Are there other causes they are a part of? In addition, we have the ability to survey our donors and examine how they talk about our cause.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

In this article, we’re here to help you navigate the world of sorority and fraternity fundraising with CauseVox. Don’t worry, it might sound fancy, but it’s just a smart way to organize your fundraising efforts for a large scale project. That’s where a capital campaign comes in.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

That tip sounds kind of goofy, doesn’t it? Check out this blog article on effective fundraising communications tips you can use as you talk with your supporters. A funny, uplifting story can add value to someone’s day, as can an informative article about something they find interesting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Lastly, and unique to LinkedIn, is the ability to publish articles. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Greater Giving

JULY 2, 2024

Gazala tells us that isn’t necessarily true—you could have 800 people in the room, and if only a handful of those people are committed and connected to the cause, then you’ll have a low level of giving. Sound is non-negotiable at GFS because it’s just that critical. Costs going up) Venue. A hotel can ease your stress. Audio/video.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You are passionate about your cause. Sounds like you have some important things in common. Some people will be aligned with social causes other than your own. The post How Small Nonprofits Can Recruit Entrepreneur Volunteers to Their Cause appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. But are you willing to take the lonely path?

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Whether your organization offers services or tangible goods, it’s important to connect donors to your cause. What connects donors to your cause? Giving plans offer donors the option to donate on a recurring basis to support your cause. That sounds amazing. Adding images to giving plans. Test your landing page load times.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll catalog ten nonprofit website best practices your organization can use to maximize your investment. If you want to learn more about the technical side of SEO optimization, check out the article below: Fundraising Nonprofit SEO: 10 Tips to Optimize Your Website 13 min read Read Now 4.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. You are a person whose job is to carry passion and in-depth knowledge about your particular cause or organization. This doesn’t mean you need to turn your copy into a Wikipedia article. Q: How does it sound? Fair enough.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? Share articles like this one with them. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. We fall prey to all sorts of myths and the calamity of opinion over knowledge. Your board member says “Let’s not bother people too much.”

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Bloomerang

JUNE 26, 2023

There are many amazing causes to give to and support. That can be daunting, but don’t worry, according to the United States’ population census there are currently 335,755,690 Americans (as of writing this article) and 56% of them gave to charity in 2021. Currently, there are over 10 million nonprofits worldwide and 1.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2017

A “Stress Trigger” may not need to be defined, but it is something or someone that causes you to have a impulsive reaction that may not be the best response to the situation and create more stress. These qualities may sound “soft”, but Goleman found direct ties between emotional intelligence and measurable results.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” Facebook also has a Temporary Profile Picture feature, which has been popular in bringing awareness, showing solidarity and supporting causes. What is slacktivism?

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Align Your Mission and Vision Statements It doesn’t matter how many sound strategic principles you put into place: If you can’t clearly explain what your association’s mission is, it’s all going to be for naught. Use the free member renewal letter template and best practices laid out in the article below to compose your message.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

So you can help your organization host more engaging and cost-effective fundraisers, this article walks through everything you need to know about event-free fundraising, including: What is an event-free fundraiser? An event-free fundraiser is just what it sounds like—a fundraiser with no in-person event element. Let’s get started.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 13, 2020

Users just set a limit of how much they are willing to spend, and the app will immediately send a donation to match what a friend has given to a cause. You may be thinking that such a simple boost to your outreach sounds too good to be true. Related Articles. This can even be done completely automatically! Get In Touch.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 2, 2022

It can help you cultivate relationships, provide valuable content, and ultimately drive donations and support for your cause. Check out this really cool article/video/thing I found”. -> Works to point people to content in the email and create curiosity. . ” -> Direct ask that sounds like it is coming from someone who knows you.

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Whole Whale

JULY 18, 2022

You can also include a personal story or message in your email to make it more relatable (just make sure it’s relevant to your cause!). Write as if you’re speaking to just one person, and make it about them and their interests, not just about your organization or cause. Why will waiting be bad for the cause?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts. You sound like every other organization out there. Pitchfall #5: You sound like a talking tagline. Likely, you will sound stilted and weird.

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