Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

Many of the issues they champion have taken a backseat in people’s minds this year, as our nation’s attention has been captured by one shocking event after another. There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. Thought leadership is a powerful way to engage an audience that prefers to be educated versus sold to. Companies often make the mistake of trying to sell through the lens of what’s best for them, versus what’s best for their audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2014

As our attention fragments and more and more of us are reading content on mobile devices, content creators are finding that the best way to engage audiences is with shorter, bite-sized chunks of content known as “Micro Content.” has published this really useful and free e-book on Micro Content.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 10, 2016

By telling your audience why they received the message from you, you encourage them to react quickly. Remember that Facebook users are bombarded with photos and videos constantly, and it can be hard to really grab a potential customer’s attention. Be as clear as possible and include a prompt to take some sort of action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Then I build out the content and discussion questions. In reviewing the data and themes from the audience input, some terrific questions about engagement popped out: How can we become better at using social media so that our channels experience more engagement and convert people to get involved? How can we get people to talk to us?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2011

If that headline caught your attention, thank Robin Good , a virtuoso content curator, who will join me remotely from Italy when I do a talk on content curation at the next Social Media 4 Nonprofits Conference in January. Robin re-wrote the headline of this post from Seth Godin called “ The Trap of Social Media Noise.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

In this article, I’m going to share a strategic marketing process that, when followed, will help you create content your audience will love. However, despite this shift in audience platform preferences the strategic marketing process itself hasn’t changed much in the last 100 years. Work smarter, not harder.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

Good creative is essential because it’s how we seize attention in incredibly busy spaces. But here’s the thing: The audience for a piece of creative must believe the content is relevant to them, or they will ignore it. Other times, relevance is not about the ways an audience is directly impacted. Source: Girls Inc.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In essence, it’s all about getting the most consistent and positive attention and building a loyal audience, no matter if the site is for a simple blog, a non-profit organization or an e-commerce concern. With it you can compare all sorts of different content, from themes to CSS variations to post titles and headlines.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

You can set and forget operations, but more strategic considerations need constant attention. The evaluation is an opportunity to explore how your audience is using the tools you provide. Stories like this are frequent headlines. That’s why a technology assessment should be a routine option on your organization’s agenda.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

You’ve only got a few brief seconds to engage attendees as they browse item displays, making item descriptions one of the best ways to catch their attention. For example, let’s say that your auction event attracts an audience of individuals drawn to trips and travel. But how do you write a great description?

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Candid

MAY 10, 2023

To spread the word about a new initiative or build awareness around your mission-driven work, effective communication with your audiences is key. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . So, getting your story in the news is still a worthwhile strategy, particularly if your nonprofit is young and needs a bigger audience. Start with a headline that summarizes your news.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

Also, you need, as Jan Gordon points out in the skype video interview, to know the audience’s content consumption patterns and interests. What’s the context that you an share to help your audience understand it better. It requires attention to detail and delivering value. Know how to share in those areas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

Post a variety of different media types, photographs and visuals get attention, shorter status updates, and curated links. The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction. If the audience is local, it is important to framing content and issues for local geographic area. If not, do that first.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience. So, how do you stand out?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. For most event coordinators, one of the best places to reach their target audience is Instagram. With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. Media attention.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

DECEMBER 5, 2021

You know that’s aimed at a very specific target audience. This is a great example of copy that speaks to a specific audience with a clear message. 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.

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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. Be sure to incorporate your nonprofit’s guiding principles and why these values are important to your cause on your homepage.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

What audience am I building for?” While the characteristics of your audience are important, they should not be the first thing dictating your design direction. Your audience is yours because of who you are. Regardless of whether a visitor is a member of your specific audience or not, people are people.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

But what about engagement from your audience? Is your audience most receptive to certain headlines or promotional offers? This post offers insight on everything from A/B split testing headlines to really diving into conversion metrics. Of course, you know your audience better than anyone else.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

More specifically, it’s providing content online or in emails (text, graphics, and/or even functionality or links to) that is only visible to a specific audience segment of your database. And remember, you have less than 1 minute to grab the reader’s attention when they open an email. Enter Targeted Content.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Let’s look at ways to make your event stand out from the crowd and grab some headlines. Have an event hashtag that lets people tweet about the experience preparing and participating, but also broadcast messages to a wider audience by using existing hashtags that relate to the cause your event supports. Use relevant hashtags.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 1, 2022

Your newsletter’s audience Who you should sent your newsletter to? It’s a bad idea to try to combine every possible audience into one simply to make it easier for you. But hey, I’m sure you’ve opted out from things that just no longer captured your attention. Use headlines to let the reader know what to expect in each section.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience. So, how do you stand out?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

My trick for helping participants avoid a food coma is to get the audience moving ). 1: Identify the Audience You Want Reach and Know What Motivates Their Giving. Most nonprofits typically have a number of diverse audiences that hold the keys to their success. Click to download worksheet. Who are the people you want to reach?

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

They’re what place your ads in front of qualified audiences. Potential Cause: Uncompelling Ads Unhelpful and poorly-written ads are unlikely to grab users’ attention, so put effort into crafting effective campaigns. Capture attention with your headlines. Let’s jump back to keywords for a moment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Ning, which lets you set up your own custom social network, has attracted attention for its ability to create communities that are more functional than those created through competing services from Google and Yahoo listservs. Audience and users should be identified and the site should be developed based on their needs and wants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org has succeeded in connecting with a younger audience that not only reads its content but is also inspired to take action. grist.org’s ladder of engagement is elegantly simple and illustrates how their audience makes this journey from passive consumers of information to sustainable living champions.

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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. Consider your audience and budget for the best delivery method. Weekdays often work if your audience tends to be younger or has flexible schedules. Let’s dive in! Digital or Physical?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The internet is a busy, crowded place, buzzing with almost 2 billion websites and millions of brands competing for attention. Keyword research is the best way to uncover what your audience wants. Craft the perfect headline and supporting subheads. . Getting noticed is a challenge. . Or even a computer scientist. How do they .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2014

But when Facebook comes out with a new app, you should probably pay attention to it. I added "Headlines," "Tech," "Equality," and a few others. So keep sharing that interesting content on Facebook with your audience – they haven't gone away!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience. So, how do you stand out?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Provide the headline news first, with details later, and only give details if asked. When you get a question, step forward toward the audience. So, how do you stand out?

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Who are the target audiences? How do think your target audiences will prefer to get info for this initiative? How you will reach your target audiences? topic, draft headline, and bulleted ideas to expand on.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They get people’s attention, not through scaremongering or telling even more lies—they are direct and honest, appealing to just about anyone who will listen. The best part about Project Aware is that they connect well with their audience on social media. To connect with your audience you have to engage with them. Conclusion.

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