Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 3, 2015

The book shares how and why our mind pays attention to some events, ideas, or people and not others. Parr uses the metaphor of building a fire to describe how capturing attention works. There are three stages starting with ignition, what captures immediate attention.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices. Giving Tuesday FAQs 15+ Surefire Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas to Set You Up for Success Giving Tuesday Campaign Best Practices. See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life!

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

If this is the case, then you should have a clear idea about how much you need to raise for the next fiscal year. Remember, it’s always a good idea to simply say “thank you” without any strings attached. For more ideas on giving thanks, read our post: 21 Unique Donor Thank You Ideas. Ah, but it’s not.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Base it around a theme so the group can share ideas and experiences. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Base it around a theme so the group can share ideas and experiences. Hosting a Virtual Back to School Event.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Stop trying to sound smart when you write fundraising emails. When you try too hard to sound smart, you sound inaccessible and inauthentic. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Think about having a conversation with a friend and just sounding like you. Right after.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We tried all sorts of things to get attention and see how far we could push the boundaries. And in a world where there’s constant demand for attention, and it’s easy to get distracted, taking the time to hone your learning skills makes a lot of sense. Experiments involve testing out new ideas, approaches, beliefs, and behaviors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. For more information and ideas, check out How to Create a Welcome Series for New Donors. Your donors are paying attention to your brand. Examples: Make a second gift. Sign up to volunteer. Become a monthly donor.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. People who care, yes, or they wouldn’t be your audience — but who very likely have other things on their mind. If not, look for ways to use visual cues to draw attention to the most important content.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

A very common “go-to” funding idea for small nonprofits is fundraising events. Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Evaluating Ideas for Fundraising Events When you’re evaluating a potential fundraising event, don’t just look at the potential revenue.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

Sound familiar? We turn our attention to other groups of supporters who are more likely to deepen their engagement. New donor acquisition is always on our minds. Here are six ideas to get you started building those relationships. Individual giving was down, and so were major gifts. A whole lot.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? ” Any of that sound familiar? But if it’s a bigger issue that needs the full Board’s attention, it’s saved for the meeting and that particular item is pulled out of the consent agenda and placed on the upcoming agenda. How do you feel? Brainstorm.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. Authentic creative will look and sound natural and organic, not forced and artificial. Right Audience. Right Channel. Right Creative.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Auctioneers have to capture the audience’s attention with eye-catching items that spark bidding wars. This guide is a great place to start to generate ideas for items and packages that will captivate your audience at your next auction event. Here are a few creative packages and basket ideas to wow attendees.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 23, 2014

Sometimes it’s as simple as paying attention to how she says good morning. The point is that maintaining strong and healthy relationships takes time, energy and regular attention. Without these things relationships fade away – out of sight, out of mind. Relationships are complicated. You and I both know that.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

All professional and volunteer team members of the nonprofit have a role to play, and this starts with contributing their ideas and best thinking on where fundraising is succeeding and where there are opportunities for improvement. Stewardship should be carefully designed with the donor’s personality in mind.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Provide information about costs for past similar events you’ve hosted to give committee members a clearer idea of your budget range. Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. Note these opportunities to keep them in mind when planning your next event.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

After all, a memorable, one-of-a-kind experience stays with people, leaving a lasting impression while keeping your organization top-of-mind as they wait to see what you’ll do next. A nonprofit event planner can help you come up with unique and fun ideas to engage your audience and keep them involved and excited. Leverage video.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

So why then, if our best ideas come to us when they’re given time and space to percolate, why are many people still operating in workplace cultures where the speed and quantity of our work is valued over its quality? I know this sounds counterintuitive, especially when those numbers are tied to revenue.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As you read through these strategies, keep your supporters in mind. Keeping your supporters top of mind will help you create a website that gets real results. . You can even create a supporter persona, a semi-fictional person made up of your supporters’ characteristics, to help you brand with your users in mind. .

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

That being said, making a video isn’t as simple as it sounds (and it doesn’t even sound that simple to most). So, here are a few tips to bear in mind when putting together a marketing video for your nonprofit. Conducting research will help you develop an idea, after which it’s important to sketch it out in a storyboard.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Before we get into ideas for thanking volunteers, let’s go deeper into WHY this is so important. Replacing a volunteer takes your time and attention away from other things on your plate. Now, ready for some practical ideas? 18 Ideas for Thanking Volunteers There are SO many ways you can thank volunteers.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

To cover up, some members have to attend training sessions during odd hours, which reduces contact, involvement, and attentiveness. Localization and Translation Participants are more likely to remain attentive and use the knowledge efficiently when training materials include relatable examples, case studies, and scenarios.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

To cover up, some members have to attend training sessions during odd hours, which reduces contact, involvement, and attentiveness. Localization and Translation Participants are more likely to remain attentive and use the knowledge efficiently when training materials include relatable examples, case studies, and scenarios.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

To cover up, some members have to attend training sessions during odd hours, which reduces contact, involvement, and attentiveness. Localization and Translation Participants are more likely to remain attentive and use the knowledge efficiently when training materials include relatable examples, case studies, and scenarios.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If this is the case, then you should have a clear idea about how much you need to raise for the next fiscal year. Remember, it’s always a good idea to simply say “thank you” without any strings attached. For more ideas on giving thanks, read our post: 20 Unique Donor Thank You Ideas. Ah, but it’s not.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

This is really important if you know the donor because it shows them you’re paying attention and noticed their donation. Your thank-you letter should touch the reader’s heart, not sound like an academic paper. At the beginning, when you still have the donor’s attention, share your most meaningful story. So, write like you talk.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

There is a huge need for adequate medical care and attention for for those struggling with mental illness. ALWAYS explain your needs as if the person hearing you has no idea what you do. Be fully prepared to answer the questions your donor probably already has in her mind. And a confused mind always says “no.”.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Movie streaming services, family members and pets, and noisy neighbors all add up to one thing— limited time and attention to dedicate to e-learning during COVID-19. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when doing so: Use background scenery and visuals that are reflective of your organization. Custom-designed, relatable courses.

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Neon CRM

MAY 22, 2023

Key elements to keep in mind should include: Your logo Color scheme Typography Imagery Brand voice And more! Tailor Outreach With Company-Specific Insights It’s not a bad idea to begin with a well-crafted matching gift email template. You certainly don’t want them to get to the end of your message and think, “That sounds confusing.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 8, 2023

Fundraising 5 Nonprofit Newsletter Ideas to Engage and Inspire Your Supporters 8 min read Read Now How to Grow Your Nonprofit Email List Increasing email signups for nonprofits is a reachable and worthwhile goal. Most nonprofit organizations don’t send direct mail as often as they send emails (that sounds expensive!),

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. You need to direct some attention to your organization’s future and your strategic plan. If even a few months of cash reserves sounds insurmountable, take a breath. Get your Board on board with the idea of creating cash reserves.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

While well-intentioned, this idea is very misleading. We’ll cover the following ideas: Who are your major donors? Keep in mind that someone who has not expressed any interest, despite excess financial capacity, may not be worth your valuable time. Plus, not all of your supporters want to be wined and dined like a major donor.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Using these keywords in your automated closed captions is also a great idea and writing video scripts that incorporate the keywords you want to target.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As you explore the different apps, pay attention to the highlighted features and consider how each could make a difference in how you fundraise. Chapter officers can use OmegaOne to send out mass messages to all members and the “wall” allows everyone to post announcements or ideas in a social media-inspired manner. Merchandise sales.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Just wanted to see if you were paying attention.). Looking outside our typical field of vision for new ideas is a natural part of our process, as it is for most creative folks. As we think about creative work, we should also consider how we can move from the idea of “creating for” to “creating with” communities.

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Bloomerang

MAY 9, 2021

Then, we’ll provide a list of ideas to help you say “thank you” to your generous supporters. . Donor Appreciation Ideas. Ideas for New Donors. Ideas for Recurring Donors. Ideas for Major Donors. Event Appreciation Ideas. Appreciation Gift Ideas. Choose Your Appreciation Ideas. Navigation: .

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