Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

For fundraising initiatives that require a little more love – like charity auctions and virtual events – below is a list of ten powerful fundraising ideas to help you pave your new-and-improved path. for my birthday this week, please help me reach my goal of $1,000 to rescue foster animals like mine). It pays to pay attention.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Image courtesy of Vudu Marketing. Here are a few tips from iATS Payments to help your nonprofit get more attention and clicks online. Your keywords should be evenly distributed between your content and your headlines to make the biggest impact online. Have other tips you’d like to share? Keywords are important.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

Image courtesy of Scorephoenix.org. Stock images. Nothing says “I took the easy way out” like using stock images in a newsletter. Show them how much they’re valued by using images taken of your team, from around the office, or from your last event. Come up with some snappy titles and headlines that will attract clicks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

The first question that probably comes to your mind when reading this headline is – “Pinterest? They created a pin board with expert advice on how to “Green Your Home” that is filled with beautiful visuals and helpful content. That’s just for pinning clothing and home improvement ideas, right?”. 2) Pinterest is about discovery.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Whether you’re revamping your homepage or building it from scratch, consider the following three strategies to help you make it a compelling, informative, and memorable introduction to your supporters. Highlight your nonprofit’s identity Your nonprofit has a unique identity that differentiates it from other organizations in the space.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

As extreme weather makes front-page headlines year-round, each news cycle brings fresh evidence that we are living in unprecedented times. They also can continue helping to mitigate the human catastrophe of natural disasters. Header image: Smoke from wildfires in Quebec, Canada shrouds New York City on Wednesday, Jun 7, 2023.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

There are many elements of your donation pages that can be adjusted to test their impact on the form’s conversion rates, including the headline, photos or images, and the number and layout of fields in the form. Testing several versions of your donation page will help you ensure the maximum amount of conversions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Nostalgia is much more than mere reminiscing; it’s a warm, fuzzy emotion that we feel when we think about fond memories from our past. In a 2012 study, researchers discovered that nostalgizing helps people relate their past experiences to their present lives in order to make greater meaning of it all. Craft good headlines.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

To help boost engagement rates, Amy suggests using rich media like graphics and video, asking questions, and creating content that's just begging to be shared. Experiment with different tacts when writing headlines + preview language to determine what draws your social audience to click. Goal: Awareness Metric: Total Reach/Impressions.

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NetWits

JANUARY 3, 2011

It helps you get smarter over time. Does the color of the “Register Now” image matter? A white vs. red “Register Now” image is tested. While this example tested photos and a call to action image color, you could also test the headline, content, layout, and “hook.”. Are you sure? Why is testing important?

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Classy

JUNE 16, 2021

However, many of the participants in these campaigns often are not professional fundraisers, so they need a little help along the way to ensure they can be as successful as they want to be. Showing your appreciation upfront helps to strengthen the fundraiser’s connection with your nonprofit. Thank You and Welcome Messages.

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The Fundraising Authority

MAY 8, 2021

This post will clarify any questions you might have and help you make the most of your grant! It helps your marketing budget go far without a digital advertising background. Our guide will remove any confusion and help you decide if Google Ads is right for your organization. How Does the Program Work? Visit your site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2018

For example, my one colleague replaced her profile photo with a black and white image that states “Away.” Helping people connect is more important than maximizing the time they spend on Facebook,” he said, later adding that more “meaningful interactions” are the key here. We think that that’s going to be positive.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Doing so will help you create the kind of annual appeal that your donor can’t refuse. There are only two headlines which, if read alone, give the following message: Bar pass rate continues to climb. There are no images to tell a story explaining why they’re sending this appeal. Have you written to one specific donor? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Image from Flickr by Xurble. If you are interested in online fundraising but don’t have the resources to build a custom platform for donations like charity: water, there are applications that help nonprofits get started with online fundraising quickly, including Salsa and Network for Good.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

And your friend who is a website developer won’t be able to help you. You probably want a News page for your blog (if you plan to have one), which will help you keep your site fresh. If so, make it easy for them to find out how to determine if they qualify for help. Professional website developers do not use these platforms!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Component #2: A short paragraph that nudges the donor toward giving Once you’ve hooked people in with your headline, it’s time to fan the flames you’ve kindled in their heart with a very short paragraph designed to pull them in even closer. Help us eliminate our waiting list! Remind them again how their donation will make a difference.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

There is a variety of email marketing software available to help you create an effective and visually-appealing email template, but not everybody has a budget for this. Pay Attention to Your Subject Line and Headline. If readers open the email, the headline will make a large difference in whether they read the entire email or not.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2017

Whether you want to quickly create professional images or design an entire website, there’s a template for that. The basic signup is free, but if you use their images, you may have to pay a small fee of $1 for each. The basic signup is free, but if you use their images, you may have to pay a small fee of $1 for each.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Websites that are burdened with too much text or too many images without consistency in size and color scheme can immediately lead to an exit response. The home page of today should have large, powerful images and minimal text. Images should be consistent in size and resolution and should be placed in the same location on every page.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2022

You’ll find it sprinkled throughout your social media feed and making headlines at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. It helps to start with a clear, shared definition of purpose and what it means to be a purpose-driven company. For example, My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot that helps kids cope with cancer.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 14, 2015

A search engine doesn't know that "high-quality, evidence-based early childhood literacy interventions" are the same thing as "helping children learn to read." Load keywords in all the important places — page titles, meta descriptions, and headlines. Help from TechSoup. spanhidden.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

What this guide is : An introduction of the top 23 SEO best practices that will help get your content ranked in 2017, including: On page SEO factors – factors that are visible to your audience at the page level. Image Alt Tag. Use heading tags to help Google understand the structure and text on your page. Heading Tags.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

I’ve put together a list of storytelling workouts for year-end fundraising that are designed to help you get your ducks in a row and use storytelling to its fullest potential. Your landing page copy and images need to be consistent with your ask. Grab your sweat band and let’s get started! 15 Minute Storytelling Workouts.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This engineering insight became his headline: “At 60 miles an hour the loudest noise in a Rolls-Royce comes from the electric clock.” This helps show the mission’s importance. Helping real people should be the star. Google Analytics is a must-use tool to help understand your campaign performance.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Include an eye-catching image, interesting headline, details on how this particular form of involvement helps and then the form. Note the large image with interesting artwork that first grabs your attention. 2. Below in a gold box, you can read about the featured image and learn more about the singer, Stacy.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Let’s look at a couple of experiments we conducted with nonprofit organizations to help re-order the conversation in order to create a more logical flow, and increase conversions. They have a good headline at the top of the page, and they use a three-column layout that mirrors their branding throughout the site.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Getting the media to cover your organization's fundraising campaign can help you reach new donors, garner larger donations, and become a well-known, trusted entity in your community. However, a little media know-how can help you get some attention for your campaign. Image : gilly youner / CC BY-NC-ND. My favorite tip?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Sure, you could highlight all three programs, but with competing imagery, a mutli-topic appeal and non-specific headline, you’re basically taking a gamble that the email will even be read, much less personally relevant and meaningful to the constituent receiving it. The possibilities are endless.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Voices are constantly peppering you with how to simplify your donation form, employ stronger calls to action, and use headlines that even a 15-year-old playing a video game wouldn't be able to ignore. Pin something you pinned or an image from your site. She likes your Facebook page. Retweet one of your tweets. Watch a video.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2014

As a proud professional who works in the nonprofit industry, I am thrilled fundraising is making headlines. Because you want to be able to control your brand, your message, your image. A good technology partner can help you track the results of these campaigns and help make them successful. Step 2 – Set policy.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 29, 2016

A few best practices include: Write a compelling headline. Include an eye-catching image at the top of your posts. If you produce helpful, high-quality content, you can grow your visibility and reach without allowing just anyone into your LinkedIn network. Bold important text. Break up longer paragraphs. Build followers.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2014

Defining styles for different elements of the website including headlines, links, buttons, photos, form fields, promo items, etc. Mood boards are a deliverable we often use to help pinpoint the brand aesthetic when it’s not already defined. Taking the functionality detailed in the wireframes and making it visually appealing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes.

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Let’s complete an exercise to help you get your creativity flowing. We need your help to save more stray dogs in the community. Stray dogs in your community need help right now. In this guide, we’ll highlight the following tips to help you improve your nonprofit website’s emotional appeals: Tell compelling stories.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Not to worry, here are some tips that Avi Kaplan and I of Rad Campaign compiled to help nonprofits rock your online presence. test different images, ad copy, and targeting. Your board, donors, and activists love it too.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JUNE 15, 2007

This first half of June the blogosphere has been full of tips to help the accidental marketeer. Headlining A List Apart, a site devoted to website design and technique, focused recently on some very non-technical aspects of online marketing: the effective writing and and layout of web pages that sell your message. Then do better.

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