Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

By telling the right stories in the right way, you can lure visitors to your donation page and inspire them to give. The challenge is grabbing your visitor’s attention. Something in the organization’s story stirs my heart, and the next thing I know I am on their donation page filling in my credit card number.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others. And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2017

posted by Chris Giarratana Digital Strategy Consultant. That means instead of the usual generic headlines that don't state what the email is about; you have to be on point. Pay attention to paragraph lengths, and for emails, the smaller the content blocks, the more reader-friendly it is. What Is The Story?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Advocacy campaigns are known for approaching potential supporters through multiple methods, including door-to-door knocking campaigns, street canvassing efforts, and digital advocacy. While digital marketing is cheaper and allows you to get in touch with supporters faster, direct mail can help supplement your online campaigns.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The best nonprofit websites out there incorporate smart fundraising strategies into their designs to attract the most attention and support for their initiatives. So, save the longer stories for your “About Us” tab or your blog and try using call-to-actions on your homepage instead. This is the same idea, but for a digital platform.

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See3

OCTOBER 3, 2014

As we often tell our video clients, nonprofits are ultimately competing against cat videos for their audience’s attention. Here are 9 ways to increase the views of your organization’s video on YouTube without spending extra money on digital advertising: Feature it on your YouTube page. Choose a good thumbnail.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

GivingTuesday 2023 by the Numbers Most leading headlines focus on the overall total dollars raised on GivingTuesday. Digital-forward campaigns are still powerful new donor acquisition opportunities: 57% of new donors who gave to organizations using Neon Fundraise were acquired through digital channels.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

Automations like scheduled social promotions, email campaigns, and critical calendar reminders are digital conveniences that free space for more important assignments. You can set and forget operations, but more strategic considerations need constant attention. Technology may be digital, but it needs to function organically.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

It requires attention to detail and delivering value. If you browse through her collection, you’ll notice that she does just not aggregate links, but reads each one, adds commentary, and changes the headlines so it provides relevance for her audience. I also think that 2012 will be the year of content curation.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2021

The only true currency on social media is trust and attention, and the only way to get it is through valuable communication that is craved – that people would miss if it went away. Grab Attention. In the digital age, algorithms rule. Digital marketing success requires grit, authenticity, and the willingness to take risks.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

Long story short, driving sufficient traffic and clicks with Google Ads is essential for boosting brand exposure and your advertising efforts’ ROI. Potential Cause: Uncompelling Ads Unhelpful and poorly-written ads are unlikely to grab users’ attention, so put effort into crafting effective campaigns.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Showcase your mission statement as a sub-headline beneath your nonprofit’s name to grab your visitors’ attention and let them know what your organization is about right off the bat. Bring attention to the various issue areas that your nonprofit is working to solve to emphasize your nonprofit’s purpose.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

It still requires a lot of attention, staff time, management and promotion." Video The AFP Nonprofit Technology blog points to a story by Jennifer Gilomen from BAVC about digital storytelling techniques and tools for nonprofits in the NPTimes. Perhaps there is a lot to learn from headline writing skills.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

We help you all tell your story to the masses and raise more funds faster. We love to bring together communications, marketing, digital strategy, and fundraising all together in a strategic integrated way. That’s kind of a part of my story. That’s kind of what we do. So I want to ask you a question. I just know it.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 21, 2020

There’s power in how your written words—from your long-form stories all the way down to your tweets. Writing effectively for the web isn’t always as easy as it sounds (see our comments on the human attention span below). Let’s make one thing clear: Your readers have limited attention spans. Your reward for clarity is attention!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

With the ever declining attention span of your audience, it’s necessary that you start appealing to a broader range of senses. Even though Gen Y has been bred on digital, they (we) recognize the value in face-to-face interactions. Baldrick’s Foundation shares expert story-telling advice. You should.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They counteract this by telling the stories of people both past and present who have connections with the American Red Cross. Don’t be afraid to share people’s stories because it will make your organization feel a lot more friendly and open. Like the American Red Cross, they know how to use personal stories to promote their brand.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the nonprofit fundraising world into the digital-only space almost immediately. While we are in this period of transition and tumult, nonprofits that depend on races, galas, school fundraisers, and other in-person fundraising drives are now forced to digitize their efforts. Yes, Captain Tom Moore.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Do you have a digital marketing process in place to manage your content, social, email, and engagement activities? Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 3: Digital Promotions. What Is A Digital Marketing Process? I know at times it may feel like a lot to juggle. Work smarter, not harder. Chapter 1: Introduction.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 25, 2017

There is always the option to hire an outside digital agency , but results are never guaranteed. If you’re hiring for a digital marketing position or considering an agency, consider posing this challenge: Have a brief unscheduled phone conversation with the candidate/vendor. High-resolution photos and videos to retain attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2020

By Beth Singer , Principal at Beth Singer Design, LLC – a design firm that specializes in creating digital slide decks with editorial clarity and design that enable nonprofits to connect with audiences and move them from interest to action. Select photos that tell a story related to your content and avoid using them purely for decoration.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Your website is one of your organization’s most important assets and should anchor your entire digital marketing strategy. Without in-person events and amid increased competition for attention online, being able to reach, engage, and convert new donors online effectively is critical. Top Nonprofit Website: Ontario SPCA.

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