Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Interesting and informative content can truly set your fundraiser apart from the rest, and the right photos can help tell your story in a unique way. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos.

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Greater Giving

MAY 17, 2024

It’s official, National Wine Day is May, 25th , but fundraising with wine can take place year round. Some fun event themes/ideas include: Host an Intimate Tasting Event Partner with a local winemaker(s) or retail shops to host an intimate tasting event for your top supporters, or as an avenue to reach a new demographic.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 9, 2024

Here’s the thing: people don’t just donate or bid on things—they invest in stories. These aren’t your average grocery store selections; think themed collections that tell a story. Or, for the craft beer aficionado, a “Local Brews” basket featuring selections from trendy microbreweries.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2021

They’ve conserved more than 80,000 acres of prime desert habitat, forever weaving together National Parks, wilderness areas, and wildlife linkage corridors. The organization works closely with a broad range of desert community members and visitors, as well as with local, state, and federal agencies. Lessons Learned. Updates Are Key.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2017

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

By Allison Weber , founder of Allison Weber Consulting , a fundraising and communications business dedicated to helping mission-driven organizations tell better stories. In doing so, they relieved local food banks of high transportation costs and offered nourishment to hungry families.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2012

It would be impossible to tell all those stories in one blog post, but you can find them using the TechSoup Global Local Impact Map , powered by Microsoft technology. The TechSoup Global Local Impact Map is an interactive online map that lets visitors "travel" to places where technology is being harnessed for positive change.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

National awareness days are a great way to spread the word about your nonprofit’s work by aligning your mission with a day that’s dedicated to a specific, relevant issue. Local media, such as TV news outlets, radio stations and newspapers. Spotlight the work that your nonprofit does around the awareness day with a video or photos.

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Candid

APRIL 2, 2024

Grassroots organizations provide vital services to local communities, yet they struggle to compete for grants against large national nonprofits that can leverage robust development teams, considerable fundraising experience, and established relationships with grantmakers.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

Sure, there are important national programs like United Way or massive online listings of nonprofits that give credibility and visibility for fundraisers. But it often is the local marketing that comes from trusted, known recommendations that can garner the most benefit. And for them, local communities are very important.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A winning strategy for spreading the word about your organization’s work is getting your nonprofit’s story in the news. . A news story gets your organization in front of a large audience of potential supporters and gives your organization instant credibility. . And, getting your story in the news still carries a lot of weight.

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2012

As 2012 winds down there were several major stories that I came across that are worth sharing. On Christmas Day Randi posted a family photo on Facebook. Shortly after posting someone posted the photo to Twitter. She asked the person to remove the photo from Twitter. She thought only her friends could see it.

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Top Nonprofits

APRIL 20, 2022

By following these suggestions during your planning process, you’ll be better prepared to drive awareness and make meaningful change at a local, national, or global level: Set clear campaign goals and identify a timeline. Twitter is great for quick updates; Instagram is great for sharing photos. Where do they live?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). You can connect with a local chapter— take a look at their chapter directory to find the one nearest you. Photo by Jeong Park.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 5, 2014

To kick off our new success stories. section of TechSoup.org we launched a contest last month for great digital inclusion stories. We called it the TechSoup ‘Digital Connector’ Story Challenge. The challenge was that organizations had to tell their story with very few words – under 1,000 characters to be exact.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 26, 2011

As a community organizer and network weaver myself, I am incredibly excited by the #OccupyWallStreet movement that started in New York just over three months ago now (on September 17th) in response to a failing federal economy and political process that impact local, national, and international markets.

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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. Stories are windows into new worlds. Now more than ever, nonprofits need to share stories of how they’re making the world better.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? What is the story you want to tell for 2020? Put together a campaign strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I was honored to be invited to be one of the speakers during the opening plenary along with Keith Jenkins from National Geographic and Ben Rattray from Change.org. The first speaker was Keith Jenkins who is the digital manager for National Geographic. Marcelo Iniarra (@marceloiniarra) October 17, 2014. This wasn’t just a gimmick.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

National Public Radio :: Download. The ultimate portable NPR experience for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the NPR News App allows you to follow local and national news and listen to your favorite NPR stations wherever you are and whenever you want to. Users can also download stories for offline reading. App Name: NPR News.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Additionally, board members often have high-level connections in business, education, or even local and state government. They could help you coordinate a corporate volunteering day or connect you with a local club that is seeking a volunteering opportunity. Collaborate with local businesses. Connect with civic groups.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

We at Forum One believe that the sacrifice of African-Americans on behalf of our country is a story that needs to be told in order for people to better understand American history, especially the civil rights movement. Gripping Stories. • Rich stories, produced by the U.S. We are grateful to the U.S.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Think National Wildlife Federation. If you bring the ecosystem mindset in you’ll start thinking about things like: Working with local hotels to accommodate those traveling from out of town. Partnering with local restaurants to supply food for the event. Teaming up with a local nonprofit to map out a historic walk.

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Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Philip Manzano Head of Marketing and Communications at Keela Who He Is: Phil has worked as a communications professional within the sector at many levels: grassroots, local, regional and national. Now, he spends his time telling powerful stories of impact and is devoted to helping nonprofits do good better.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Every March, National Doctors’ Day provides a time when healthcare development operations can lead the charge to honor their physicians in a myriad of ways, often with gifts and messages. While sitting together writing notes, gather patient stories to use in communications. Hold a kickoff at a volunteer’s home or local gathering place.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

We are surrounded by stories: our own story, the stories of our families and friends, and the stories of the work we do every day. These stories simply exist in our minds until we add language and share them with others. And, as we all know, a story you share with others has the power to change the world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2009

Photo by Wally G. Last week I had the pleasure of sitting in on a conference call with folks from the National Endowment for the Arts (Yosi Sergant) , The White House Office of Public Engagement (Buffy Wicks)  and the United We Serve team (Nel Abernathy) among many others.   UWS sees service as a way to do this.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

You can review the page edits here: [link] ) Links to news stories were included as they emerged and the occasional personal edit of sentiments like “no one knows what’s going on” contributed to the live action growth of the page. Some include the Red Cross, The Weather Channel, local newspapers, Craigslist, and others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Flickr Photo by Mburpee. Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place last week in Seattle. In many ways, however, the KONY2012 episode is an old story about the power of social capital and strong narratives.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The neat thing about Fiver is that there is time is built in for program staff to collect and story bank client testimonials, which means they’re not scrambling at the end. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear. Your donors want to hear those stories.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

While these stats show that this national day of giving has struck a chord in people internationally, it’s the stories from #GivingTuesday that truly inspire us. Or as Michael Rosen, CFRE says: “While statistics can be interesting and even compelling at times, people are more likely to be moved by stories. in 2012 to $142.05

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. Look around and get creative – this type of partnership could work with a local radio or television station, college (or even high school!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. How can your organization apply this?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2013

I don''t usually share personal stories here on Have Fun, Do Good, and I''m not sure where this is going, but I''m giving it a whirl. Photo of stars at night by sukchander. I''m exploring the roots of my desire/need/compulsion to "do good." Here''s the link to my first post, Why Do You Do Good? I was raised to serve.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

More and more money is donated on this national day of giving each year. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits?

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