Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

By Matthew Burnell , F ounder of ClickBid , a mobile bidding provider for online auctions, virtual galas, and in-person events. In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. I’d like to share some of those stories to help normalize concerns and confusion on what steps to take in this new world.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Note from Beth: Is Facebook Live or posting videos part of your nonprofit’s strategy for 2018? Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Video is a medium uniquely suited to do just that.”.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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CauseVox

JUNE 3, 2024

Cau seVox donation forms are clear and easy to navigate, and you can select how many fields you would like to add 3) Optimized/Mobile Pay The number of people choosing to donate through their mobile devices is growing, and so, therefore, your donation pages need to be mobile optimized. Explain why you need them?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

For most of these users, it’s Instagram Stories. . In just one year, the daily user count for Instagram Stories jumped from 400 million (June 2018) to 500 million. That means that more than half of Instagram’s 1 billion users look at and consume Instagram Stories – EVERY DAY! . Here are 6 ways. . Well, it depends!

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CauseVox

AUGUST 2, 2024

Sharing detailed reports (adding graphics is a plus), success stories, and even challenges you face make your organization relatable and real. Share behind-the-scenes looks, success stories, and real-time updates both through photos, stories, and reels. Move For Freedom used a short, powerful video on their fundraising page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

Threads is primarily meant to be used through the mobile app, but for your reference, your Threads username is displayed in desktop browsers as threads.net/@yourusername. You can post from the mobile app, from your desktop, and very soon via third-party apps, such as Buffer and Hootsuite. You can upload a video up to 5 minutes long.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2023

Use your event website to seamlessly collect donations during checkout, right from live leaderboards, and through a mobile app, and show your progress toward a fundraising goal. Your event website is the chance to tell your organization’s story and help people understand what the event is supporting.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Nonprofit new media managers often battle mobile and social media burnout. Mobile and social media stimulates mental chatter and can sometimes even affect a person’s ability to sleep.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

From a very young age, it is through stories that we learn about ourselves, those around us, and the world in which we live. Digital storytelling enables nonprofits to tell their stories across multiple media, potentially in multiple languages, and to reach unknown readers and viewers through the power of tagging and amplification.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

That said, I am starting to worry a little bit that nonprofits are falling behind on mobile communications and missing out on some exceptional opportunities to tell their nonprofit’s story to the mobile masses. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media. They use their creative impulses to come up with innovative mobile and social media campaigns for their own nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Finally, and of course, to effectively reach all audiences your blog (and website) must be mobile-compatible. Most blogs are no longer written in the first person and serve more to tell the stories and news commentary of a nonprofit, rather than the opinions of its leadership. Embed images and videos that are consistent in size.

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See3

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Gizmogul recycles more than a million mobile devices a year. They made video to explain the company''s mission, and it''s been featured in Buzzfeed, USA Today and Gizmodo, and watched almost 36,000 times. We asked them why they decided to use video, and what the impact video''s success has had on their company.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shopify’s biggest selling points are that it is super mobile friendly and it easily plugs into the shop experience on Instagram and Facebook. For example, the “Reusable Goods Collection” from Heal the Bay : Tell your product’s story in the caption. Tag your products in Stories and Posts. Already have a shop?

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

It’s an easy, free way to mobilize current supporters to spread the word about your cause and encourage their networks to donate on a day dedicated specifically to giving. We recommend running a story-centric campaign that leads up to GivingTuesday. Use Video People share video content two times more than any other type of content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

The next step is for the organization to craft and disseminate a story through the “digital storytelling ecosystem:”. The story should be consistent, cohesive and compelling, and readily accessible by a simple Google search of the organization’s name. Transparency.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 2, 2024

QR codes facilitate a seamless giving experience by directing supporters to a mobile-friendly donation page where they can give securely using their preferred payment method. Another way to improve the attendee experience is by offering access to event materials directly from their mobile devices. Linking to virtual event programs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

” Or a variation – What’s the cutting edge on social media , mobile , or data ? Recently, apps that take short snippets of video – like Vine and Instagram have been soaring in popularity. Is your organization using Instagram or Vine video? Watch Video: [link]. What’s not? Diabetes UK.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. Prioritize mobile design. Limit stories and calls-to-action to five or less and keep text to a minimum. Add screenshots of video.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 9, 2024

Provide valuable content about your work and mission, like articles, videos, and downloadable resources. Optimize for mobile devices. Consider using platforms like WordPress for a simpler mobile-optimized solution. Regular Newsletters : Keep your community updated with the latest news, events, and stories.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Video is one of the best ways to tell your nonprofit's story. It's four times more inspiring than static content, and by 2016, online video users will likely double to 1.5 TechSoup has put together some great tips for how to make a good video, including pointers on how to optimize composition , lighting , and sound.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Beyond aesthetics, Flipcause’s campaign pages also allow you to tell your story in a captivating and engaging way. With the flexibility to incorporate multimedia elements like videos, photos, and testimonials, you can bring your campaign to life and create an emotional connection with potential donors.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 17, 2013

Before deciding to donate to a particular cause, donors perform a search for information using search engines, social media, video websites, and are even persuaded by online ads! Video is one of the most powerful digital tools. The most compelling videos are 30 seconds or less. Donors are mobile and want accessibility.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To do that, you have to connect with them emotionally through a story, a photo, and hero language that makes them feel special and important, like they personally stepped in and made a difference through their gift. This story should be short and to the point. Personalized thank-you video. A perfect thank-you letter does both.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2023

In fact, our brains are hardwired to respond to stories. This means the story you share about your mission-driven work can motivate everyone—from your potential and existing donors to your staff and board members. Tell stories to meaningfully engage and form genuine connections with your supporters. It’s human.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2016

Learn more about collecting, organizing, and sharing your images and video footage. So if you can't afford the fancy cameras, try using one of these mobile apps to create compelling videos. Collect and Compile Your Images and Videos. Edit Your Images and Videos. Organize Your Images and Videos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2024

By Evan Johnson , Content Manager at Mobile Commons – a mobile messaging platform purpose-built for nonprofits to spread their message and engage with supporters. Mobile messaging has evolved significantly over the past decade, especially within the nonprofit sector. Here are five key trends to follow and adopt this fall.

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Greater Giving

JULY 25, 2024

Compelling Story Every successful fundraising event is built on a powerful story. Your organization’s impact story is the heart of your campaign. Identify your core story: What is the most compelling narrative about your organization’s work? It’s what inspires people to give and become involved.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Optimizing Your Communications for Mobile | Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (Free). Naples, Florida: Storymakers 2017 Video Workshop. Upcoming Tech4Good Events. Friday, August 11, 2017.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 17, 2023

You’ll want to tell a compelling story that breathes life into your cause and paints a vivid picture of the powerful difference every donation makes. This isn’t just about beautiful words—pictures and videos are your allies, bringing the world closer to your cause and adding a human touch to cold stats.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You can add images, videos, text and forms to better engage with your supporters, donors, and volunteers. Your stories are your strength, and with the intuitive design editor, you can creatively weave compelling narratives that resonate with your audience. Create custom, stand alone pages to tell your story in more detail.

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Forj

MAY 18, 2021

Through the pandemic, everyone is learning to get more and more used to being on video. That being said, it’s no mystery there’s a plethora of video services on the market right now. The main difference between video services is their intended use. They are used on both computers and mobile devices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

If mobile messaging is a part of your #GivingTuesday fundraiser, be sure to include your branded text-to-donate instructions within the cover image. User generated content or UGC is any form of content such as photos, videos, text, or audio that has been posted by individuals. 3) Include donation instructions in every post.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

It’s crucial that your online donation forms and landing page match the story you’re telling. Add impactful images or videos and text to your donation form and landing page! An impact statement is your organization’s story about your influence on the community. Bonus] To add video or not? That sounds amazing.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark.

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