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Upturn In Trust For Nonprofits, Softness In The Numbers

The NonProfit Times

When comparing 2024 to 2020, which also was a presidential election year, all four areas tested in the polling were in negative numbers with private foundations taking the largest hit at 17 points from 2020. This is data from new polling released today by Independent Sector in Washington, D.C.

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Staying Connected to Emerging Community Needs

The NonProfit Times

By monitoring discussions, participating in community groups, and running targeted surveys or polls, you can gather valuable data that informs your programs and initiatives. Perhaps there’s an increase in food insecurity, a rise in homelessness, or a new health crisis emerging. The next step is to analyze it critically.

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Building Personal Relationships with Thousands at a Time

NetWits

Let’s say your organization has 3 primary service programs: animals, homeless and youth. Using either a Constituent Attribute (to collect information during New User Registration or on a Profile Form) or a Poll on the Return User Landing Page (ensuring the user is signed in when taking), let’s ask: Which activity do you most enjoy?

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. Admins can invite up to 1,250 of their connections to attend the event and engage attendees with live chat and polls. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Fundraising Lessons from the Father of Advertising | Ogilvy on Fundraising

Whole Whale

A charity combating homelessness should feature stories of providing shelter, not just cute mascots. Test digital engagement tactics like emoji reactions, quick polls and unfortunate consequences of inaction. ” Rather than gimmicks, spotlight your mission.

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How to structure your nonprofit social media plan

Get Fully Funded

Here’s a hint: They want to know the inside scoop on what it takes to save bears or tutor kids or help homeless veterans. Engagement through thank-yous, polls, contests, or highlighting a volunteer or project. Before you post, think about what THEY want to know. What are they interested in? Saving bears? Children? JUST for fun!

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Why Your Nonprofit Should Be A Big Listener

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Public opinion polls provide some types of insight, but take time and money. Are people more compassionate to animals, more generous towards the homeless? The core value of big listening is that it is important listen to each other at scale, and as individuals. Big listening is fast, and shows changes over time.