ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

I want to outline some issues nonprofit organizations may face while trying to build or change their brand. Often, nonprofit leaders look at brands as just a “simple visual trigger from which to develop communication campaigns rather than a strategic tool for focusing the organization.” Research done by Venable et al.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

This method makes complex concepts easier for your stakeholders to understand and makes it easier to have more informed discussions on the next steps your organization should take. When you focus on what makes a donor feel good, you create more long-term donor relationships, bringing them together in a community around your cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 8, 2014

Donors give to organizations they feel connected to. Yes, people occasionally give to organizations after a one-time catastrophic event, because a friend asked them to, or they received a particularly compelling card in the mail, and so on. First, it is important to ritualize the celebration of successes.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

The exact dollar amount that’s considered a major gift varies from organization to organization. For some organizations—especially those that are small or are just getting started—a major gift may be $1,000. Next, you should look at past giving patterns—both to your organization and to other nonprofits as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Whether it’s sharing a #CecilTheLion cartoon, or sharing a #PlannedParenthood petition, all of these actions are expressions of our passion for causes we love. Since GoFundMe is an open platform where people can solicit support for life events of any kind users have found plenty of uses for it – like supporting charitable causes.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2016

Take a look at any social media platform, and you’ll see it’s dominated by celebrities and big corporations. Nonprofits aren’t known for strong social media presences, which ultimately hurts their organizations. Many organizations believe they need a social media presence. Nonprofits Think They’re Active.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 18, 2009

Tell me something in your childhood that you wished were different and go toward it." --Rosie O'Donnell, AWEARNESS Feeling blue? At the end of each section is a list of organizations related to each cause area, and ideas for how to give your time, expertise, dollars, and stuff to support the cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Beth's Birthday Cause I was listening to a story on Marketplace on NPR this afternoon with Tess Vigeland and Chris Farrell who reviewed their 2008 financial goals and graded themselves on their accomplishments. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

A number of nonprofit organizations are promoting Valentine's Day giving opportunities, here's a few: A Day for Hearts is an opportunity to raise awareness about congenital heart defects, a lethal constellation of birth defects of the heart that affect millions of newborn infants and children worldwide. Please do share them in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2007

Allan Benamer has written a post called Why Project Agape's Cause Is Better Than Second Life. I think the title should have been more aptly "Why Project Agape's Cause Is Better ROI for Fundraising Than Second Life in 2007!" It comes down to understanding what is the best tool/strategy to reach an organization???s

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 5, 2021

billion social media impressions and over 110 community coalitions in 2018, meaning supporters weren’t just giving, they were engaging with organizations online. In surveys from past #GivingTuesday campaigns, many organizations noted they anticipate spending more time preparing for their campaign in future years. Prepare Early.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

international, and worldwide holidays as well as cause days and awareness events like Women’s Equality Day (August 26), Suicide Prevention Month (September) and Giving Tuesday (December 3) that are relevant to a wide range of nonprofits. It’s likely that your organization has more than one audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

He is one of the best teachers to learn howto use brand storytelling and social media to build your organization’s reputation, donor community, and social impact. He is offering a seminar (visit www.WeFirst13.com com for details). If there’s a single mistake behind the majority of failed partnership attempts, it’s this.

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EveryAction

MARCH 16, 2017

In celebration of Women's History Month, we wanted to share some of these sheroic tales and introduce you to young women who are carrying the torch forward today. Are you passionate about conservation and environmental causes? This is a long post, so use the links below to browse the topics or jump to an area of interest: Literature.

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Everyaction

MARCH 14, 2018

With over 1,400 sites in 400 cities across the United States and Canada, the organization has grown tremendously since its founding in 1864. I can’t think of a better organization to speak with during Women's History Month. We help train them on how to mobilize and give them the tools to organize in their communities.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Because the topic of strategic planning is the topic of how to run your organization well. I’d love to know, what is your role at your organization right now, and what comes to mind when you think about strategic planning? Steven’s welcome to interrupt me as well. So in general, what is it that we’re told to think?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 29, 2022

One example of the incredible change that education can bring to a community is Malaika , a grassroots nonprofit that educates and empowers girls and communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo through a school, a community center, a clean water program, technical classes and and organic farm. NCM: Because education is a human right.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2017

The problem is that most organizations have no idea which of their supporters are socially influential. Our quick guide breaks down how you can find the people who are best positioned to share your campaign on social media, so that you can cultivate them to share on behalf of your cause. Relationship with organization.

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