The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 10, 2022

As fundraisers, we need to be carrying on a constant conversation with our donors. Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. No matter how we are carrying on the conversation, a dialog like this without stories becomes stale and ultimately boring. The Four Categories of Stories You Should be Collecting.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. During 2020, Kristine and her staff contacted every association member to offer support and an opportunity to share their concerns. To help them decompress, we built online opportunities to come together, share, and relax.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

This is the key to getting noticed by people who will be interested in joining your organization. For example, some people might regularly use forums to meet with others online. It’s important to remember that the type of content that you’re creating will determine the way that people think about your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. She shared a few highlights from Microsoft’s recent nonprofit sector research. And because they use natural language processing, it makes it easier to use because you can have a conversation versus navigating menus.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 11, 2024

There is no doubt that social media, no matter the platform, remains a powerful way for people to build communities and connect with the causes and nonprofits they care about. You MUST have a compelling reason for people to give to you – no matter the medium! And the way to increase conversions? 2) Make it urgent. They don’t!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible. However, the fact remains that if you are wanting to cultivate new donors or reach new people in your community who need your services, they will have to hear about you at some point. 2) Conversion Rates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 17, 2020

By Jean O’Brien , founder of Digital Charity Lab , a social enterprise that builds digital skills in non-profits and shares free learning resources. In many cases, it would be a much more efficient use of time to cut way back on organic posts, and instead concentrate on developing a few really effective, conversions-focused ad campaigns. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 6, 2025

And that takes a new kind of courage, one where you share hurdles and pivots (hence the track shoes), you tell hard truths with kindness, and you bring other voices to your decision-making. In our conversation with Satonya, she shared these five tips for leading with courage as the philanthropic industry continues to change.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In fact, according to Gallup about 85 percent of people in the global workplace are either not engaged or disengaged. Maybe one reason people aren’t happy at work is because they don’t expect to find happiness there. It doesn’t preclude the bad news and uncomfortable conversations that are an inevitable part of being a boss.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

They used the grant to help more than 1,000 people searching for food find resources: an admirable contribution to the community-wide effort. . The main determinants of whether the effort will pay off for your organization are: How many people search for topics that your nonprofit addresses. character limit) available to you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2020

What’s more, organizers can create and share audio and video recordings, making it a powerful tool for hosting board meetings, fundraising events, staff events, and more. 2) Online Document Sharing & Management. Recommendation ? 5 Online Calendar.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Using five simple code words, you can verbally reach people with what they are expecting from you,” explain the authors. The Communication Code book helps you set up conversations and communication in a way that creates a win-win scenario for everyone involved. Maximize your situational awareness and collaborate like a pro.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. How to Participate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

In his timely, must-read book, Wetzler shows you a powerful method called The Ask Approach™ , based on a simple premise: that tapping into what other people truly think, know, and feel is a game-changing superpower for leaders. Make it Safe : How you make it easier for people to tell you hard things. Paraphrase and test.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2023

I had a wonderful conversation with nonprofit expert and founder of the Nonprofit Leadership Lab , Joan Garry, to discuss the importance of fairness, mental health, and wellness in the workplace. Can you share your thoughts on creating a culture of well-being in the nonprofit sector? Can you share your experience with this approach?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

You can also “invite” people who engage with your posts or advertisements to like your page if they haven’t already. Consider searching social media for posts about your organization and interacting with the people who’ve posted them. Add to that the fact that 57% of people who watch fundraising videos go on to donate to that cause.

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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. In this blog, we’ll dive into why social media sharing is useful on GivingTuesday and a great way to encourage generosity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

It aims to remove barriers for people with visual, auditory, cognitive, mobility, and other permanent or temporary limitations so they can effectively receive, understand, and respond to email communications. Share the “why” behind your decisions to help your teammates understand email accessibility. Spread the word!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 28, 2023

OpenAI , the startup behind the widely used conversational AI model ChatGPT, has picked up new backers, TechCrunch has learned. VC firms including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive and K2 Global picking up new shares, according to documents seen by TechCrunch. And most people aren’t willing to do that.”

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over time people have come to value the advantages of working at home. Even those people who vow to never set foot in an office again will admit the in-person world held some attractions. Spouses, kids, roommates, and pets all shared a workspace. Today, the idea is more mainstream. For every advantage, there is a trade-off.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

In 2020, these steps will be a response to certain trends and conversations you’ve likely caught wind of over the last few years. The Rise of Giving Experiences and Conversations About Sustainable Impact. Though the notorious Pineapple Fund was a fleeting effort, blockchain is still very much a part of social good conversations.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

In conversations with digital advertising agencies, they’ll admit that some clients simply throw money at them because they have a fluid budget. That makes it challenging for the agency to show adequate ROI or valuable conversions to their client when there is no strategy behind the advertising spend. To Motivate Your Team.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 9, 2023

Your words matter when you’re trying to get people to donate. If you inspire people, you’ll get a gift. If you bore people or confuse them, you won’t. How do you motivate people to take action so you’ll get the results you’re looking for? The right words are critical, especially when your goal is to get people to donate!

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Association Analytics

MARCH 1, 2023

Look Beyond Top Line Revenue Most people define success by revenue generated, but in today’s economy, we need to go beyond the numbers. You can see conversations grouped together by sentiment: positive, neutral, or negative. The same can happen by listening to conversations in your online community.

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.orgSource

APRIL 10, 2023

Until about 15 years ago, many professions were dominated by a single segment of people. From the Peterson Institute for International Economics—increasing the share of women in senior management positions by just 10% could boost annual corporate profits by $1.2 I had an interesting conversation with a client about association boards.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

The site shows no sign of slowing down, with 1 billion people using Instagram every month, 71% of them under the age of 35. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Since I have spent much of my career posing as an extrovert, some people are surprised to discover that I really dont enjoy networking at large gatherings. If available, I use the conference app to keep track of the sessions I want to attend and message and connect with people before the conference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2022

There are two different ways of approaching embedded giving: Modal embeds or pop-up donation forms that display when people select your donate button. As people become more passionate about what their donations are accomplishing, they may also be more likely to share it. People like easy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Tweets with links have an 86% higher retweet rate and higher engagement overall because people are hesitant to retweet or engage with tweets that do not have a source or a call-to-action. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Schedule tweets in advance.

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Association Analytics

MAY 4, 2023

Many people have good ideas, but using analytics to test the ideas, improve upon them and prove ROI on their efforts will set you apart! Even community managers can leverage their unstructured data (conversations) to help enhance your member experience (and really wow your boss!)

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.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it.” This uncertainty prompted me to invite two of the most visionary people I know to spend time with me on my podcast considering the future of the association industry. Because this is a fun fact, I’m sharing it with you. People don’t need or want this stuff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. While building this community takes time, it will ensure you always have a full pipeline of people interested in engaging with your cause. Say their name.

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.orgSource

MARCH 25, 2024

We feel at ease with people who are like us. Groups that share these traits work well together and produce amazing work. Trust isn’t just about modeling good behavior or making people like you. To share the responsibility as well as the achievements, teams should develop these objectives together.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. Most people on social don’t watch a video until the end. Conversations on social media are very much tied to what is going on globally and in the news. Then they placed the same ad spend against both. Save the Best for First.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

As we grow older, storytelling is the means by which we engage with our friends and family to create shared understanding, and eventually with our employers and workmates to establish alignment around a mission. WhatsApp offers an appealing and efficient method of sharing documents and other materials among members of a team.

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