Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media changes so frequently that unless your NGO has a full-time social media manager who has the time to consistently research and adopt emerging trends, odds are your NGO is using social media in ways that are no longer effective. It was the final presentation of the social media excellence webinar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. Timeliness Is Everything.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Brynne Krispin is a social media strategist for nonprofits and small businesses. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Whether you’re new to social media fundraising or an OG, the Supercharge Your Social Fundraising event is here to help.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It’s ironic: Despite having many more ways to communicate with their constituencies today—through social media, email, webinars, Zoom, and in-person events—many nonprofits still struggle to reach a broad audience. They still rely on external media outlets to help get the word out about their work and raise their profile.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The bad news is that this was fake, he said in his own video. The good news is the book is selling. On social media, the sob story has become a go-to strategy for struggling artists chasing virality. “‘My parent did this thing but nobody came to see’ is always a marketing gimmick.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Embrace a writing style known as plain language which is becoming an increasingly important skill for social media managers. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. First impressions are important on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2022

3) Embedded opt-ins and donation forms in blog and news content. A growing trend is to add large, visually prominent CTAs to the body of blog posts and news articles approximately halfway down the page. Earn a Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising! 4) Top of homepage donation forms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Theres good news. Automated Personalization: Salesforce automates personalized communications across multiple channels, including email, social media, and direct mail. Tailoring messages to resonate with individual donor interests and giving levels fosters stronger connections and inspires greater generosity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 27% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give (social media 29%, 18% website, 12% print). Email messaging raised 28% of all online revenue in 2017.

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Candid

JUNE 27, 2023

Social media can easily become overwhelming if you’re trying to keep up with trends, algorithms, and new platforms. However, if you can recognize these social media myths for what they are, you can make your workload lighter and focus instead on producing amazing content that works for your nonprofit’s audience.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes From Likes to Donations: How Nonprofits Can Win at Social Media Fundraising In the digital age, social media is an indispensable tool for any nonprofit. Twitter – Perfect for sharing real-time updates and news while using hashtags to increase visibility.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

The good news is that once you embrace digital donor engagement tools, most of the grunt work – like donation forms and gift acknowledgements – is done for you through automation. Upon signing up, be sure to include your logo, photos and message to show them what you’re all about, then promote your program via email, text and social media.

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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. The conversation has shifted from blog comments to social media.

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Mashable Tech

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If you look at Google Trends for searches about aviation accidents and incidents, we're searching for them nearly 50 times more often now than we were at any point since Google started collecting data — including when the infamous lost Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that took over our breaking news banners in 2014.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Live Reporting Using Social Media. Since the release of Facebook Live , Facebook video exposure has increased 360% across everyone’s news feed. billion by 2020.

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Ars Technica

MARCH 24, 2025

Users started piping up over the past several weeks, posting on the Google support forums , Reddit , and other social media that their treasured Timeline data had gone missing. Google has been investigating the problem, and the news isn't good. You can probably see where this is going.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Social Media — 65%. Social media advertising 31%. PBA provides news, careers & resources for the common good. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter. Website — 84%. Email Newsletters — 64%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. How well your nonprofit’s email and social media campaigns perform depend upon how well your website is designed. Prominently feature your “Donate” button, e-newsletter opt-in, and social network icons.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media! 4) Find new, creative ways to show impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials. Email is also their preferred communication method to receive news updates and appeals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The good news is there is an invisible string connecting all the positive experiences above, so measuring your event’s success , reach , and therefore, growth can be a domino effect. One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2023

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. To stand out from the clutter, nonprofits that embrace content marketing have the best chance of growing their website traffic, increasing email and social media engagement, and inspiring online donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2020

If you expect to retain your new Giving Tuesday donors, add saying “Thank You” to the top of your to-do list. GuideStar reports that new donors who receive a thank you within 48 hours of donating are four times more likely to give to your organization again. Why send this email? When is the Best Day and Time to Send Emails?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits Related Certificate Program: Certificate in Social Media Marketing & Fundraising Threads Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Social Media: To effectively promote your monthly giving program on social media, you’ll need to create a series of promo graphics that are properly sized for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ). Compare that to 36% that said social media and 19% that said print.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2023

retro digital marketing and fundraising strategies are making a comeback as evidenced by high engagement on social media and in email. In 2024, what’s old is new again. That said, before mailing out that postcard campaign, ask yourself: Would people like or share this on social media? And be human.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

Using social media for fundraising isn’t a new strategy. But social media is only a tool. You need to create a social media plan and strategy that uses the right platforms in the right way to make the right Asks to the right audiences. Which Social Media Platforms Should You Be On?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

On social media and the news. They answer questions, make requested lists, and, if you ask, will write a letter, blog post, or social media captions. Using them, you can build email campaigns, create social media posts, repurpose content, summarize text, and even generate images. At the dog park.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 14, 2025

In-person visits should be approached with caution in an active disaster zone, but you can improve your organizations communications remotely via email, phone calls, text, and social media, assuming services remain available. This can be in addition to your CEOs official announcements.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 11, 2020

All of those are great tactics, but here’s one that has worked wonders for many organizations: try asking your email subscribers and social media network to take just a little action on your behalf – something other than giving money or asking others to give money. Create Social Media Leadership Roles.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

But heres the good news: 2025 can be the perfect year to strengthen your donor retention with clear goals , a well-thought-out fundraising calendar , a killer fundraising campaign and a refined donor retention strategy to help you keep your supporters year-round. They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Wednesday at the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), we’re pleased to be leading a session all about artificial intelligence (AI) for mission-driven social media. We’d love to hear what questions you have about integrating AI into your social media practice, whether you raise your hand at NTC or send us a message later.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The fundraiser’s main image is one of the first things others will see when the fundraiser is shared on social media platforms, so it’s important it conveys the right message and grabs the attention of potential donors. 7) Use social media to promote your fundraiser. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 10, 2025

By now everyone knows that scrolling social media isnt exactly good for you. Researchers from the psychology department at Durham University tracked the physiological responses of scrolling on social media and found a rather strange side effect. It was something about social media.

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