Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

By Rosie Powers , a Strategist at Mission Minded —a branding firm that works exclusively with nonprofits, foundations, and independent schools. As summer fades into fall, end-of-year fundraising season is top-of-mind for nonprofits. Are there any key, timely motivations that you can hone in on to engage these groups?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To help you maximize your fundraising efforts this month, I’m here with advice on how to tell stories that raise money in December. Why Tell Stories in December. There are so many reasons why your non-profit should tell stories. Stories help you explain your theory of change in a clear, tangible way. The Future Story.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 8, 2022

It takes commitment, guts, and a great story. It takes resilience so that every time you hear “no,” you don’t let it stop you, especially when times are hard, the economy is tanking, or some other crisis is looming. Look, fundraising is about connecting people who care with work that matters to them. See how that works?

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DipJar

APRIL 14, 2022

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. Though shifted in time, this year’s event is expected to draw a record number of supporters, including Vice President Kamela Harris. . It was time-consuming for Museum visitors to provide information.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Sure, many gift-buyers will continue to turn to Amazon, Walmart, and Target, but increasingly c onsumers are being more mindful with purchases. Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Tag your products in Stories and Posts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. Search Engine Optimization. But you can change that.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

We all know versions of this story. It was the middle of March, and Passover (a Jewish holiday and one of the busiest times of the year at our organization) was a few short weeks away. The good news is, the story had a happy ending. Not everyone was so busy at this time. Have One Another’s Backs. Be Proactive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2024

For most nonprofits, the lion’s share of money comes from the smallest group of people. Not to mention being asked to give by people who they know, like or admire. Late summer is a great time to hold an “inspiring philanthropy” (aka board fundraising training) session Consider who your potential advocates are (e.g.,

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Today, we look back to 2016 : 2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. It causes buyers to put down their defenses.

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Kindful

APRIL 8, 2021

But if you’re like most nonprofit organizations, you don’t have a whole lot of extra staff or time to devote to chasing news anchors and movie stars to help you get your mission in the public eye. This blog post will help provide some quick tips and techniques for helping your mission get more attention in less time. In other words….

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

The way you tell your story and engage people in your message can make or break your fundraising efforts. And how do you tell a good story? Stories are interactive, bonding. Shared stories can tie whole cultures and groups together. Shared stories bind all sorts of people, from families to religious groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

The end of the year is a critical time for nonprofit fundraising. Online channels (email, social media, website, donation forms, and texting) encourage real-time interactions, personalized messaging, and taps into tech-savvy younger donors. However, this is not a universal rule.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. At the same time, nonprofits saw the largest trust decline of any American institution in 2023. People trust people over logos. Say their name.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. . 2022 year-end is quickly approaching, so it’s prime time to ensure your nonprofit has a plan in place to maximize returns! Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? 2021 Year End Success Stories.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2024

But it’s time to think beyond direct mail pieces and brochures. But unlike making an ask for a one-time annual gift, getting the gift takes more than one ask and a few follow ups. Conversations about gift and estate planning may need to happen with people younger than you think. It also takes more than passive marketing efforts.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You will follow the impressive career journey of Lutoff-Perlo, from her stories as an ambitious young woman to first women President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises to Vice Chairman for External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group. People aren’t looking for perfect leaders. They’re just looking for leaders. There’s a difference.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

You’ll also be able to see when supporters are opening and clicking in your emails about advocacy, making it that much easier to report on, analyze, and improve your advocacy emails over time—all of which will help you boost your impact. Visual and auditory elements make a story stronger by engaging the senses.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Nearly every social post, email, or direct mail piece you create for the big day will point people to this page. A great donation form will make people more likely to give—and make the donation process an easy one—but what does a good donation form look like? Your first step is to add a great image to the top of your donation form.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. If you’re watching the recording, hope you’re having a good day because we are here to talk about some creative ways that people are contributing to the community. Full Transcript: – [Lindsay] Okay. . I’m Steven.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Read the informative and inspirational, The Entrepreneur’s Faces , to follow the intriguing stories of 10 real entrepreneurs from around the world as they reveal their personal entrepreneurial journeys – overcoming pain and setbacks, all the while demonstrating tremendous vision, imagine and drive. The Visionary : Strategic, prophetic.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Have you ever sat through a board development retreat and thought, “What a waste of time!” Prepare the board The last thing you want to do at a retreat is spend half the time reading and reviewing material. And if a board member isn’t good at asking people for money, then you risk getting no money, less money, or upsetting donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Videos with Mobile In Mind. The square one received 2 times the likes and 3 times the shares when compared to the landscape video. Most people on social don’t watch a video until the end. Tell One Story at a Time. Sticking to just one story also helps keep the video shorter for distracted attention spans.

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Whole Whale

JULY 18, 2022

With that in mind, writing an irresistible email appeal should be a top priority for any nonprofit. Don’t include unnecessary information or try to tell your entire story in one email. Just give people the basics and let them know how they can help. People respond better to specific requests than general ones.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference.

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Kindful

MAY 26, 2021

Once upon a time…. That’s the power that story holds. Sometimes without even noticing it, our brain is activated in a unique and engaged way when a story is being shared. As the old saying states, “Those who tell the stories rule the world.” ” Why are stories so effective? The best part?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

What comes to mind when you think of Gen Z? What might not initially come to mind–but is just as true–is that Gen Z is a tech-savvy, socially conscious generation characterized by a strong desire for authenticity, social impact, and transparency. Ally Global Instagram stories featuring polls to gain donor/user feedback 5.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. The term “call to action” (CTA) is used multiple times in the list. This could be done annually or just one time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Growing up in the 1960''s sometimes my parents would say to me, "now, don''t tell stories," heading off what they anticipated might be an untruthful account of events. That negative stigma of storytelling stayed with me for quite some time. Truthful stories, of course. Stories demand attention of listeners.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. The good news is that great stories are all around you. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! What Makes a Good Story? What is happening in your hero’s life?

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 26, 2024

It’s time to shake it up, friends! If your meetings are the same-old drone reading of reports by committee chairs, it’s time to change it up! Invite a client, staff member, or board member to share a client story or testimonial. Kick off each board meeting with goosebump stories about your mission and clients. Serve food.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 3, 2021

In other words, it costs less time and money to cultivate repeat donors than to always try to acquire new ones. A welcome email series helps you stay top of mind and builds trust with first-time donors. Stories help personalize your mission and show real impact with real people. Share another powerful story here.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s that time of year again, where we trade in our flip flops for sweaters and pumpkin-spiced lattes. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year. We’ve curated a nonprofit reading list to help your organization make the most out of this charitable time of year.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 4, 2021

But as Goodwill’s new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Onney Crawley, told me during a virtual fireside chat conversation last month, most people still don’t know that the organization’s biggest focus of work is on its comprehensive workforce development program. So there’s a big divide between what people think we do and what we actually do.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

I’ve been spending an embarrassing amount of time watching ABC’s “Shark Tank” recently. It’s a question on the minds of thousands of small businesses, startup tech companies and—yes—nonprofits. People won’t invest their time or money in something they don’t believe in. So, how can you get them to believe? Be specific.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

2016 brought the much anticipated release of Paul Smith 's book, Sell with a Story: How to Capture Attention, Build Trust, and Close the Sale. I'm a big fan of Paul's earlier best-sellers, including Lead with a Story and Parenting with a Story. A great story builds credibility and properly positions you in the eye of the buyer."

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Depending on who you ask (me), “Die Hard” is the best Christmas movie of all time. If you haven’t done so already, think about how you can meet with donors virtually and then share your mission and impact stories with them. Our time is limited. Keep the community you serve in mind when fundraising. .

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