Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Paull Young, Director of Digital at charity: water, describes the strategy this way: “We are trying to build a movement of passionate people who are going to form a relationship with us for years…. Finally, take heed when Young talks about building relationships with their donors that will hopefully last for years.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

All of these are transforming the way we do fundraising today: new (and fun) social media tools, innovations in email marketing, the use of poignant images and video – I’m even seeing video embedded inside paper capital campaign case statements. Hint, don’t include a monthly request as part of a regular appeal.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

That’s what keeps things fun and engaging! But before, during, and after the fun, your message and the voice of your organization need to come through. Volunteer Appreciation, Open Houses, etc., Schedule those posts then wait for the fun. JUST for fun! Donate, join, volunteer, help. LearnWorlds.

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Bloomerang

JULY 23, 2021

We’re going to have fun over the next hour. A little insider hint for you. And we tripled that revenue in 18 months, which was a super fun ride, if you can imagine. A little stressful too, but really fun. And so therefore, the revenue from individuals and those very relationship-based donors was pretty stagnant.

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Bloomerang

MAY 20, 2021

Hint: they usually mean it. . This is actually the FUN part of fundraising – getting to know people and building strong partnerships. Developing a relationship goes a long way. Sometimes nonprofit leaders think people are just being “nice” when they say “I’d love to get more involved.” Or “How can I help?” – test them.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Teasing the event with a couple of text messages is an engaging way to not only promote your event but continue relationships with supporters. Embedding it in your online donation page, volunteer sign up page, event registrations, and other areas of your website are valuable places where donors are most likely to opt in.

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Qgiv

JULY 6, 2021

CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. You can organize congregants into groups, organize volunteers, make helpful contact lists for your auctions, and more. For in-person auction events Qgiv’s auction planner covers everything you need to consider to be successful, including helpful hints about managing your venue.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Maybe you have a friend who works at the food bank and she’s so passionate that you end up volunteering or donating too. Maybe some guy’s girlfriend loves dogs, so he gives to the animal shelter where she volunteers to impress her. Having plenty of volunteer opportunities. Having fun events, online and offline.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 4, 2021

We’re going to have some fun over the next hour or so. But here’s a hint I always find really helpful. So the best fundraisers don’t leave their relationship-building to chance. It was so much fun. Although the post confetti cleanup was a nightmare, but while I threw it, it was fun.

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