Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s ironic: Despite having many more ways to communicate with their constituencies today—through social media, email, webinars, Zoom, and in-person events—many nonprofits still struggle to reach a broad audience. They still rely on external media outlets to help get the word out about their work and raise their profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

With so much to keep track of, it can be hard to know where to start aligning your communications so your fundraising initiatives are successful and support your brand. 1) Audit Last Year’s Communications. This analysis can help guide you towards what best engages your target audiences. Here’s how to start. 2) Review Your Goals.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 27, 2021

Once you and your team have worked together to fine-tune your internal nonprofit strategic communication initiatives by constructing a mission statement, vision statement, and identifying your core values, you can now start to strategize your external nonprofit communication efforts. Social Media. Your Who : Your Audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. Deciding how to handle donor recognition on social media is a complex exercise. It’s no secret that corporate donors are invaluable partners for nonprofits.

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Forum One

MAY 23, 2024

Understanding audience needs is the core of good design. For mission-driven organizations in particular, forging deep connections with audiences is paramount. The questions we hear often are about how organizations can identify and adapt designs to meet the evolving needs of their audiences and ensure that the mission resonates deeply.

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M+R

OCTOBER 13, 2023

I took away a few lessons from Taylor’s smashing success that nonprofits can apply to communications and media relations. Tuning in via social media to the Eras Tour became so commonplace that there are even guides on how to find the best live stream. I’ve got a few to share with you if you’re … Ready For It?

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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. This is where a communications campaign can come in handy. Step 2: Define your audience Understanding your audience can make or break your communications campaign’s success.

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Bloomerang

MAY 18, 2021

Does it ever feel like you’re throwing emails, newsletters, and social media posts at anyone who will listen – but aren’t really sure if your efforts are working or not? This method is sometimes known as “spray-and-pray,” and doesn’t get the communication objectives you want. . Identify Your Communication Objectives.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 24, 2024

In this guide, we’ll provide tips for how you can launch successful, data-driven back-to-school marketing campaigns that reach (and convert) your target audience. This data can help you better understand your customers and ensure they receive your marketing communications. Conduct a data append. Leverage student marketing data.

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CauseVox

MAY 29, 2024

With this potential to raise more money from donors and from the match, how you communicate the match to your donors on your campaign site can really make an impact on your campaign. Here are 4 ways you can effectively communicate your matching grant to your audience and encourage the most donations from your supporters.

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Candid

AUGUST 21, 2024

That’s the average time viewers will spend on a social media video before they decide to move on. Many have pointed to social media as the cause of our shorter attention spans, although movie and television shots have also become shorter. So, which came first: our loss of focus or increasingly fast-paced media? Three seconds.

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Forum One

JUNE 26, 2024

With new tools and research—including a forthcoming report from Forum One—nonprofits and government agencies can learn to employ strategies already used in the commercial sector to communicate their mission, goals, accomplishments, and brand more effectively. We know mission-driven communicators already labor over word choice.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With its own hashtag, it comes as no surprise that GivingTuesday gains a lot of its traction on social media. So, if you’re considering launching a GivingTuesday fundraising campaign , having a strong presence on social media is a no-brainer for success. Free Download: Year-End & GivingTuesday Fundraising Toolkit 1.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

This hypothetical scenario begs the question: How can you inspire and captivate audiences, regardless of where they discover your organization? At the core of this type of platform-agnostic engagement is a well-crafted story that informs, inspires, and catalyzes audiences to support your organization.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Customer personas (like mine above) are not just for marketing professionals, they are also incredibly beneficial for nonprofits seeking to understand who their donors are, why they give, how they like to be communicated with, and what their barriers to giving are. Why Do Donor Personas Matter? From there, you can analyze the data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media. It has been estimated that more than half of the world’s population has at least one social media account. 1) Establish a presence on social media for your association.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. These are your social media ambassadors. . Social media aims to connect people with people. 1) Determine your social media objectives.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Audiences wanted to get informed on current events. The orca is alive today because it communicates, eats and socializes with other orcas, just like us. Different orca groups communicate in different dialects. Folks flocked social media where they discussed, debated and cried out in protest. To keep up.

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Association TV

JANUARY 25, 2022

Audiences wanted to get informed on current events. The orca is alive today because it communicates, eats and socializes with other orcas, just like us. Different orca groups communicate in different dialects. Folks flocked social media where they discussed, debated and cried out in protest. To keep up.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

By pinpointing your organization’s purpose, you can unlock a powerful marketing tool that will enable audiences to connect deeper with your messaging. Purpose-driven communications are those that put brand-purpose at the center. What is purpose-driven communications? Let’s dive in. Get to know your subscribers and followers.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A simple direct mail piece is no longer enough to reach your audience. We’ll explore the key components you need in place and how you can venture into paid media to move constituents through the giving funnel more effectively. These components fall into three categories: owned, earned, or paid media.

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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. Explore Media Cause experts’ top five communication tips to consider as you roll out your advocacy , fundraising , and engagement strategies during an election year.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

By now we know that your communication efforts will be much more effective when there is a clear plan in place. Part of knowing your audience will be identifying where they go for information; this will help you know where to place your focus. Social media. Share more bite-sized content via social media.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 8, 2024

With the number of social media users at over 5 billion worldwide , social media is one of the best channels for reaching a large audience of potential in-kind donors. Identify Your Target Audience Now that you understand why in-kind gifts are worth pursuing, it’s time to determine how to market them to your supporters.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Getting in touch with supporters is critical to your nonprofit’s success, whether you’re promoting an upcoming fundraising campaign or need volunteers for a community program. Communication is a foundational element of any successful nonprofit strategic plan. Multichannel marketing can also help you better reach different audiences.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s no secret social media has become a powerful tool for amplifying fundraising efforts and driving donations for organizations. The importance of harnessing social media’s potential cannot be overstated—it offers bigger reach and the ability to connect with a broader audience instantly.

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Forum One

JANUARY 25, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how critical communications is to an organization’s success. Communications is now expected to happen with a tap of a button and be on the go. Organizations are now reaching their audiences in new and imaginative ways thanks to the broad usage of digital communication tools and technologies.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. billion social media users in 2021 – an increase of five percent from a year ago – it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Through social media, you can bring your brand persona to life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This framework provides a holistic approach, encompassing various dimensions of a digital strategy, including audience engagement, content creation, and impact measurement. Whether it’s boosting engagement, streamlining content creation, or enhancing donor communications, clear objectives are crucial. Output as a table.”

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. Here’s the catch.

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Achieve

JANUARY 31, 2022

As a nonprofit marketing or communications specialist, you may have noticed a rising tide of digital fatigue among your supporters when it comes to your organization’s online outreach efforts. . However, perhaps you’ve noticed your online engagement metrics are declining, and you’re looking for fresh ways to engage with your audience. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

When the first text message was sent on December 3 rd , 1992, no one could have conceived how important this mode of communication would become for people worldwide. Text messages are another valuable tool you should add to your outbound communications strategy! That’s a lot of time spent engaging with a communication tool!

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Segment your audience . Ensure communication is a two-way street . One of the best methods to increase your donor retention is to leverage your overall communication strategies. But first, let’s compare how the major communication channels of direct mail versus digital communications play a role in donor retention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 2, 2024

Charity golf tournaments offer brands a unique opportunity to gain exposure to an engaged and affluent audience of golfers. This communication helps build a strong sponsor relationship. This immediate visibility provides instant ROI that can be further enhanced by social media and email marketing campaigns.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Enhancing Donor Engagement: 6 Essential Communication Strategies Donors are the heart and soul of nonprofit organizations, making it possible for vital programs and initiatives to thrive. Once you’ve segmented your donor lists, you can leverage this data to personalize your communications.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 12, 2024

As the year winds down, it’s a great opportunity to reflect on your nonprofit’s marketing and communications goals while also identifying what you’d like to accomplish over the next few months and in the new year. This includes securing earned media, and it should be on the priority list for every nonprofit’s communications plan.

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Forum One

MAY 3, 2023

We’re happy to say that Forum One has won 11 Communicator Awards in 7 different categories for the second year in a row! The Communicator Awards honor excellence in innovation and creative work in marketing and communications.

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