NonProfit Hub

JUNE 23, 2014

It’s all about the cause. Nonprofits need to sell the cause, not just the organization itself. You’ll never know how much transparency will benefit the cause so feel free to over share. The post How to Sell Millennials on Your NPO [Video] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. But rather, why. Thanks for watching.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 30, 2014

According to the CEO of Achieve and researcher for The Millennial Impact Derrick Feldmann, “What motivates millennials is a desire to affect THEIR cause through YOUR organization with their friends.”. In a nutshell, to win the hearts (and money) of millennials, we need to help them understand our cause. They support causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Over those three years, Nonprofit Tech for Good and PIR trained more than 60,000 NPO and NGO staff worldwide! Social media is hazardous to our physical health causing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and text neck. The webinar was the final webinar in a three-year webinar series sponsored by the Public Interest Registry. The Internet of Things.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2014

Millennials are Focused on Causes. When recruiting, keep your message cause-focused. On the other end, the youngest Millennials are still discovering who they are and helping nonprofits by connecting with causes and organizations that can help define their identity. They believe in causes and want to support activism.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Nonprofits also learn the importance of integrating all their communications channels to maximize awareness of their cause and online donations, as well as gain a realistic understanding of the financial investment required to be successful on the Social Web. Amazing NPO #socialmediastrategy webinar. – Keep ‘em coming!!

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Care2

JULY 12, 2012

We’re hearing lots more these days about “Cause Marketing.” For most Frogloop readers, the main thing to know is that Cause Marketing has become a major source of dollars for nonprofits large and small -- from First Book and KaBOOM! ”) about Cause Marketing. ” What is that, anyway?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 8, 2014

Find sites that provide information directly related to your nonprofit’s cause and then use Delicious to quickly find content to post. How it works for nonprofits: This helps you be a voice for whatever cause you’re advocating. Check out how UNICEF is using Storify to get some ideas for your NPO. Foursquare.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 24, 2014

For your board members consequences probably won’t be that extreme, but whether your nonprofit protects the environment or funds cancer research, the cause and the road towards achieving that cause is everything, and your board should keep that in mind at all times. Don’t be Hasty When Talking Responsibility. Legolas and Gimli.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 30, 2015

And these are all elements that can spell boom or bust for any cause-centered organization. Of course, there’s the aforementioned issue of money: how does a start-up NPO, likely working under tight budgetary constrictions, afford a new or redesigned site? Consider these ideas before embarking on your search. Get the word out.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2014

Establishing a brand identity includes not only what people see in a logo, but also what people think about when your NPO comes up in a water cooler conversation. They took a cause people could back and created a brand that they could promote. Sure, another NPO may have a similar cause, but they will never have the same personality.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 31, 2020

See how this NPO moved their fundraising event online. Pair your website, emails, and social media campaigns with a variety of ways for donors to support your cause that is quick and easy, not only for your donors to engage but also for you to manage. Pro Tip: Thinking about hosting a virtual event?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Giving days are 24-hour online fundraising competitions that combine gamification and deep social interaction to bring communities together for local causes. How do you think offline or online crowdfunding will affect your favorite causes in 2013? I foresee that 2013 will be the year that this strategy really takes off.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 23, 2013

At nonprofit interviews, your employer needs to distinguish your job credentials beyond a simple skill set – they need to recognize both your professional potential and your passion for the cause. Laura Gassner Otting , author of Change Your Career – Transitioning to the Non-Profit Sector , nonprofit leaders manage “up, down, and sideways.”

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Byte Technology

APRIL 7, 2015

What sorts of problems does poor volunteer management cause? Consider a prospective volunteer who contacted an NPO to give of their time and didn’t receive a timely—or even any—response. Such situations breed dissatisfaction, and sadly volunteers are more likely to give of their efforts elsewhere.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 6, 2014

But unfortunately, sometimes organizations with the same cause are even competing for funds. But if your overall goal is to help the cause, it might be a better use of your time and resources. But the cost to start your organization might be worth it, because then you get to actually start your NPO. But you’re different.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 21, 2009

The tech underground model (loose yet organized affiliation of npo techs who share skills and back each other up) is one of the good models out there. Technology causes aversion (fear, etc.) an ongoing process…), find your peers, including those who do the things you don’t, and affiliate. 2) Get a wiki.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

For non-profits, much has been written about the importance of an efficient and effective website, that vital and all-encompassing portal connecting cause to cash, values to volunteers and so much more.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

He applied for grants to help his NPO expand its reach, but lately, he’s run into a bit of a snag. Storytelling is a great way to liven up your grant proposals, capture your readers’ attention and add more emotional connection to your cause. These stories will get beyond statistics and attach a name and story to your cause.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 12, 2014

It has become a fairly common factoid that around 60% of new donors only give once to that cause—however, showing love to your donors can be one of the driving factors behind donor retention. When you boil it down, nonprofit organizations are here for one thing: benefiting their cause. Duh, right? Give the credit to the donors.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

This can be both a blessing and a curse, especially when you want to establish yourself as a thought leader or credible resource for your cause. Simply recruit and assemble a team of people who are excited about your organization and committed to its cause, and train them to be your nonprofit brand evangelists.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

This caused an angry uproar on nonprofit blogs and Twitter from nonprofits saying there were plenty examples of nonprofits using social media effectively! Participants in the chat shared their impatience with the pace of organizational change, acknowledging that "All NPO's grow from experimenting, they just get freaked out by the tools."

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Socialbrite

JANUARY 15, 2021

The tendency of a nonprofit organization (NPO), the vast majority of which have modest resources, is often to pass on this knowledge verbally when it would serve the organization better to codify it. This is where an NPO will plan its activities according to the knowledge it has gained. Codification. Sustainability. stewardship.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 26, 2013

Their name and logo are so well-known that the average American trusts their brand and, (arguably) because of this, is likely to donate to their cause. In the article Non-profit branding: Cause and brand effect the author states “Lots of not-for-profits were set up to deal with public symptoms. Brand Strategy , 25-25. [2] Dato-on, M.

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Socialbrite

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

I nterested in using Twitter on behalf of your nonprofit, social enterprise or cause? How do you promote your mission or cause and engage with your followers while maintaining a healthy and respectful relationship with them? Post by Ashley Halsey. Great, that willingness to take the plunge is a big step all by itself.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2015

First is all of the people affected by your cause. The post The Big Difference Between Branding and Marketing for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. It’s a little different in the nonprofit sector because you typically have two to three points of view because of your audience and the way your organization is structured.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 13, 2014

If you haven’t started with social media yet and have nothing to review, this is a great time to realize the potential that you have with your digital presence and start thinking about the message you want your NPO to convey. First, reach the people who are already supporting your cause and keep them engaged. Know Your Audience.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2014

Blogs – Post a blog to advertise the latest products for donors to purchase or share your organization’s story of how funds were used to support your cause. Discounted subscriptions with the NPO Lite and NPO Full offering after the first year are offered only to TechSoup members.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 26, 2015

Also, check out our interviewee Andrew Stanley speaking at this year’s virtual and in-person Cause Camp conference. __. The post Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. What are their skills?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. And I’ve also been asked many times, both as a decision maker in a company and on a personal level, to give to a worthy cause.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 1, 2016

Keeping your website looking good and up-to-date can make a huge difference in involvement and awareness related to your cause. The post 5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. The Internet is the go-to resource for most people, whether they want to get involved or just learn more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

As I've said elsewhere on this blog about Second Life, it isn't yet the best medium for fundraising, but to get attention for a cause and connect with people - there's some opportunity. I received an email message from one of the staff members from the NPO Mensajeros de la Paz who teamed up with their PR agency to run this campaign.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

It includes blogs: Post a blog to advertise the latest products for donors to purchase, or share your organization’s story of how funds were used to support your cause. Discounted subscriptions with the NPO Lite and NPO Full offering after the first year (only for TechSoup members). Track sales and growth trends.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2014

But how do you handle inquiries such as this one: “Hello, I am interested in your cause and looking to get involved, what can I do to help?”. But here’s a great start for said standardized content: Hi Kathryn, Thanks for your interest in [OUR NPO]—we’re so excited you’re interested in volunteering with us! It’s an open window.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2015

Advocacy is championing the cause you serve,” Shattuck said. This step is not about your own organization, but about the cause you are serving. You get to prove that you are passionate about your cause not just your organization’s well being. The Global Down Syndrome Foundation does a perfect job advocating their cause.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 24, 2014

Because even after day one, the raw energy and willingness to learn more about fundraising in order to better our causes is both apparent and infectious. When polled, 70 percent of millennials said they were willing to raise money on behalf of an NPO they truly cared about. Can’t be at AFP ICON this year? P2P is where it’s at.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 23, 2014

Personally, I’ve been on the inside, wracking my brain for a creative way to convince a potential donor why he should give to my NPO. And I’ve also been asked many times, both as a decision maker in a company and on a personal level, to give to a worthy cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Disparate marketing channels complicates the life of the average NPO today. Larry Eason: Larry is a web and mobile strategist to causes. The panel description: At the Cross Section of Web, Social and Mobile. She is the co-inventor of Goodwill’s patent pending online donation impact calculator.

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