Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. Further, with #GivingTuesday around the corner, we could leverage thankfulness into donations.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Whether your nonprofit is interested in spreading awareness or influencing how their supporters might vote , virtual campaigns have the potential to reach a large audience, fast. . Fortunately, modern advocacy technology is aware of this potential shortcoming and has solutions. . Make campaigning convenient for your supporters. .

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. Learn how your organization can take full advantage of social media in this guide! Social media is a powerful fundraising tool! Transparency.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

While many may think of marketing as a for-profit pursuit, it’s also the backbone for nonprofits connecting with supporters and spreading awareness about your mission. PR allows you to strategically increase awareness of your mission for both your supporters and potential partners. How Savvy Marketing Translates to More Donations.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The nonprofit fundraising calendar tends to go through phases of ups and downs. The “up” months include the year-end giving season, where donors are inspired to make their last tax-deductible donations for the year. A conversion-optimized donation page. A conversion-optimized donation page. Let’s dive in!

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Qgiv

JANUARY 24, 2024

Your fundraising strategy is the roadmap for your nonprofit, and once you’ve invested the time to develop one, you’ll have an invaluable resource to guide your organization in your fundraising efforts. Each step builds on the one before, so this guide will walk you through the process from start to finish.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 8, 2022

Apart from raising emergency funds, many nonprofits rely on #GivingTuesday and end-of-year giving to generate the bulk of their individual donations. So why not jumpstart your fundraising from individual donors this year by adding a non-traditional giving day to your fundraising calendar? You can find a list of all the U.S.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Nonprofits and cause driven organizations just like yours are now marketing on Tiktok to help raise awareness and support for their missions! If you’re unsure if you have the time to manage a TikTok account for your nonprofit, create a draft content calendar. Brand or cause awareness. TikTok is all about short videos.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Content could be anything: Resources about your mission Fun downloads for your constituents Quizzes about your cause One client created an origami pinwheel for Child Abuse Awareness Month. Another client created a digital calendar with tips on how to care for a specific disease in each month of the year.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover the main benefits of nonprofit financial reporting, as well as the most important types of reports your organization needs to create. Financial Statements Your nonprofit tracks a lot of financial data day to day, from bank statements to donation records to purchase receipts. Let’s get started!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 25, 2023

From September to December, the spirit of giving, coupled with the looming close of the tax year, typically leads to a surge in donations. A crucial part of this strategy should be the creation of a year-round fundraising calendar. Ride the Social Media Wave Social media challenges can be a fun and engaging way to increase awareness.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 21, 2024

However, focusing your advertising budget on the end of the calendar year comes with several challenges. See if a major or corporate donor will offer a matching gift to maximize donations. You can use them to reach other organizational goals, such as building brand awareness or growing your list of prospects.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Every nonprofit website should include key features to optimize fundraising, promote brand awareness, and attract volunteers. Instead, a website is a space you can utilize to increase fundraising, promote brand awareness, and find volunteers. An online website isn’t just an advertisement for your organization.

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OneCause

AUGUST 22, 2024

It’s time to start planning your fall fundraising calendar. Either charge an admission fee or pass around a donation basket. Charge a small admission or ask for donations at the event. For an event that screams “Halloween”, host a pumpkin patch harvest with a local farm with the admission fee being donated to your cause.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

But fret not – this is where our guide comes in. In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Nonprofits receive 50% of their annual donations between October and December. Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. Why is year-end giving such a big deal?

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

It’s what you use to drive engagement, donations, and awareness of your organization. In this guide, we’ll cover common reasons your website may need a revamp, including: Your content is out of date. Double-check that your website content strategy is up-to-date, including information such as: Donation information.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In this guide, we’ll answer that question by addressing some of the most substantial roadblocks to donor participation in corporate giving. For many donors, their lack of participation in relevant employer giving programs comes down to two things: lack of awareness and a complicated request process. Lack of Awareness.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

They are living documents, serving as a “north star” to guide your organization to success. Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. I’m referring to individual donations , corporate partnerships , events , grants , and online campaigns.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Enter ⁠— matching gifts , a type of philanthropy in which companies will financially match donations their employees make to nonprofits. Corporate matching gifts can double donation impact, increase funding, and drive donor engagement. Not following up on previous match-eligible donations. Misstep #2. Misstep #3.

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sgEngage

APRIL 3, 2023

In this guide, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about passive fundraisers and suggest four passive fundraising ideas for your nonprofit to consider adding to your revenue model. ShopRaise’s guide to passive fundraising defines the term as a way for supporters to contribute to nonprofits as they go about their daily lives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Throughout 2015, add to your calendar the time necessary to write one or two LinkedIn Recommendations each month. Add causes awareness days to your calendar. Add causes awareness days to your calendar. The rise of Twitter has resulted in a new campaign awareness strategy and online event known as a tweet chat.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Provide them with a content calendar of when to share social media posts so their marketing efforts align with your nonprofit’s overarching marketing plan. The OneCause guide to peer-to-peer fundraising recommends following these steps to create your contest: Decide what the goal of your ambassador fundraising campaign is (e.g.,

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are passionate about your cause, donate their time and skills to make a positive impact. In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of some top volunteer appreciation gift ideas and why they are beneficial for your organization. A calendar There are many different kinds of calendars. Let’s dive in to learn more!

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. So, if your organization is interested in these benefits, now is the perfect time to integrate online fundraising into your campaign calendar and toy with new, virtual strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Text-to-give is a powerful donation tool that offers donors a way to easily give to their favorite nonprofits right from their phones. Text-to-give tools streamline the donation process and can even encourage donors to give more (and more frequently!). They should receive an email confirmation of their donation. Live support.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Administration software minimizes the time your team needs to spend on tasks so they can spend more time bringing awareness to your cause. Qgiv helps your organization focus on making the donation process as easy as possible for both you and your donors. per donation.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

With the right strategy, you can engage with your supporters, raise brand awareness, and make a lasting impact. Here are some common nonprofit marketing goals to get you started: Increase donations. Raise awareness. Average donation amount. Create a content calendar. Acquire new donors. Deepen support .

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Double the Donation

JANUARY 28, 2022

In this guide, we’ll dive into these valuable tips for employers like yourself looking to make the most of their workplace giving programs. Before you can expect employees to participate in your workplace giving initiatives, you’ll need to ensure your staff is made aware of these programs in the first place. Let’s begin! Text-to-give.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Kindful + Double The Donation: Giving Tuesday Matching Funds: Strategies for Driving Donations. Read our guide to get started. In this post, you’ll find some ideas to help your organization generate more donations and plan a campaign with long-lasting benefits. Qgiv: [Free Ebook] 2020 #GivingTuesday Ultimate Guide.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Stronger Advocacy: There’s strength in numbers, and a strong membership base provides organizations with more voices to amplify their cause, advocate for policy changes, influence the community, and raise awareness for their mission. Dedicate budget space, calendar space, and other resources to member engagement.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 17, 2021

If you’ve been through a check out lane in the US in the past couple of years, you have probably been asked if you’d like to donate to some cause or other. All for very good reason: Check Out Campaigns have been a big help to charities by raising funds and awareness. But how are they perceived by consumers?

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. Donor stewardship.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Explore this definitive guide to learn more about Giving Tuesday, get great campaign ideas, and soak up some best practices.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The data on year-end giving in general is motivating: More than 36% of donations are made in the last quarter, according to Blackbaud’s Charitable Giving Report , with donors in the United States making $2.7 Being genuinely curious about various faiths can guide you to better understand diverse perspectives. The Acknowledgment.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Their donations create an emotional investment for them in the work you’re doing. But without the support of others, who will guide the nonprofit after you’re gone? Fundraising events can be a good way to raise money, raise awareness, make new friends, and deepen relationships. That’s not a problem. Has this happened to you?

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This means that there are more opportunities to tell your nonprofit’s story , spread awareness of your cause, and connect with donors around the world. Before you start crafting your messages, it’s important to define clear goals to guide your digital marketing activities. Outline your digital marketing goals.

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