Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Photo by Fensterbme on Flickr. Note from Beth: I’m planning a year-end campaign for one of my favorite charities and wanted some good tips on incorporating video. Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising by Michael Hoffman. How big is video online? Explore Personalized Video.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API). What other ways do you think this tool could be used to support the social sector?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Host it over a video conferencing platform like Zoom and take advantage of features like breakout rooms to allow participants to get to know each other in a smaller setting. Make sure to advertise your artists and makers on your social media platforms leading up to the opening of your shop with photos and videos.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Did the story have a strong accompanying photo or video? The wonderful thing about email marketing is you can do A/B testing. If you want to test whether your emails perform better when sent on Sunday night or Tuesday morning, send half on Sunday and half on Tuesday and see for yourself. Speak to a few more Rotary Clubs.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Use A/B testing to determine which images are most effective for engaging visitors. A/B testing involves creating two different versions of a webpage and assessing which drives more engagement and conversions. You can also use calls to action throughout your blog posts or services pages. Intuitive user experience.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel featured Jonah Sachs, the creative director of Free Range Studios , which is a film studio that makes web videos for social and environmental change groups. Essentially, nonprofits' messaging should focus on how its services or mission can empower its audience to impact the world. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 19, 2022

Use photos and videos. High-quality pictures and videos of your items can help your supporters better decide what they want to bid on. Test your website. Place a few bids and test out your push and email notifications. Download our Virtual Auction Planner to make your event a smashing success! Keep checkout simple.

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Qgiv

JUNE 22, 2021

To give all donors an at-home virtual screening, consider livestreaming the video online. These categories can be: Most money raised Most shares on a post Most likes Most views on a video. Heroes are also encouraged to go a step further and volunteer for other programs and services the nonprofit offers. Social fundraisers.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Kirkland Teen program was one of our test sites. It serves an estimated 84,000 children and teens, so we hoped that this lab would be a serious test of a MultiPoint Server lab's resilience. Career services-skills assessment, resume building, cover letters, and interviews. (5

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Kindful

APRIL 12, 2021

Whatever you do, be sure to include a photo or a video, plenty of supporting text, and a call-to-action in the form of a link (where possible) for folks to take a similar action. Utilize Facebook, YouTube, Zoom, or your favorite streaming service to allow attendees to participate from the comfort of their couch or home office.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Mission Moments Photo of your mission in action Quote from service recipient At-home activities (ex. Tim made an A on his math test!) Your video PSA. Receiving Service Online member registration How to get service (ex. Next year’s walk or gala) Online donation form Cost of service you fund (ex. $5

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Kindful

MARCH 16, 2021

Hidden fees or limitations: With Google Workspace for nonprofits, you can have up to 100 participant video meetings and 30 GB of cloud storage per user for free. What it does: Dropbox is a cloud-based file sharing platform that allows you to store and share photos, documents, and other files. Kindful CRM Integration: Partially.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

Many non-profits have embraced features such as forums, blogs, user profiles, and photo/video sharing as a means to extend their reach. Many sites implement a CAPTCHA system to filter out spam robots, but quite a few systems use only visual-based tests, which aren’t accessible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure that when potential new followers land on your Facebook Page, the design of your cover photo and your avatar is visually compelling. That said, in addition to posting a thank you message and photo, your nonprofits could also post a link to an opt-in for your fundraisers to capture their contact information.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Taking part in Giving Tuesday can mean many different things—from participating in an organized service project to donating to a nonprofit to smiling at a stranger. Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Charge people a small fee for your gift-wrapping services based on the size of their packages, and offer wrapping paper for sale as well if they didn’t bring their own with them. In the spirit of giving and service, host a serve-a-thon fundraiser to show some love for your community while also raising money for your mission.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

One way to check for readability is to use a resource like the Flesch-Kincaid grade-level test to evaluate what you’ve written. When possible, include photos and videos and share these in your appeals. . If your appeal letter is too wordy or complex, donors may fail to read it all the way through and miss your call to donate.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If you want to conduct proper prospect research through your CRM technology and integrated services, consider these features: Wealth screening. Remember, every organization finds success in different approaches, so test your options before settling on a marketing strategy. Use compelling images/videos. Email Marketing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Start by mapping out what programs and services you plan to offer during the year. You can use really powerful messaging, photos, and videos to show the need and how your programs will meet that need, even if you haven’t gotten started yet. In other words, don’t try to raise as much as you can then figure out how to spend it.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2014

We don’t want to offend our participant families – we don’t want them to feel guilty about using our services if they can’t give.”. “I Individuals who are tagged in photos like to share those photos, and it further exposes your nonprofit’s name. • Know who is following your organization.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

To compensate for these changes in individual behavior, digital campaigners have had to up their testing and innovating game to new levels, and bite the bullet and send more email than ever before. Having a tool that allows for easy segmentation and testing is key to improving email deliverability. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

The features of GoFundMe’s nonprofit software include: Easy sharing Donation tracking Leadership board Fundraising photos Pricing GoFundMe charges a processing fee of 2.2% + $0.30 Zapier allows you to create custom workflows, known as “zaps,” by connecting different apps and services. per donation. Design and customize your campaigns.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2012

In It's Not You, It's Your Stories at the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Steve Daigneault (VP of eCampaigns at M&R Strategic Services ) and Sue Citro (Director of Digital Strategy, Global Programs at The Nature Conservancy ) shared their tips for telling better and more effective stories. Photo: gfpeck.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

You can go on our website, learn all about us, watch videos, pretty easy to find. I’ve tested it. Copywriting only means you just contract with the fundraising copywriter, and full service means we work with an agency. 2% of you work with a copywriter, and 2% of you are full service. Test, test, test.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

A dedicated process to giving auction items to your virtual attendees, whether you’re using a delivery service or setting a pick up location. For an added competitive level of fun, have each attendee send a cute photo of their pet. You might even host a quick superhero trivia contest to test your attendees on their superhero knowledge.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

This time I’ll review the Nominet Trust 100 nominations for the very best technologies for social good, the big TechSoup/ Guardian Technology for Good Report, The soft launch of Hacker Helper, a new free service that sends money over email, the world’s most popular websites, and two new Netflix style subscription services for eBooks.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2023

TIP: Attach a brief video or a photo showing how their gift will be used. If you’re doubtful, test this. In a test with board members calling to thank donors within 48 hours, those called gave an average of 39% more than those not called – and 42% more even after 14 months! If you do it, you’ll really stand out.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2011

Photo credit: lady gaga galore.com. Her call to action inspired over 30,000 hours of community service and a new wave of attention on homeless youth. Then she sent out links to 30 videos her fans made calling for its repeal. Will today’s sweetheart stand the test of time? Notice the operative word here: energy.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

And your messaging must be clear and inspiring, supported by an image or video that tugs on heart strings. YOUR photo of a dog in your care is way more compelling than the blue and red Giving Tuesday stock image that dozens of nonprofits are using. You can use the Giving Tuesday logo if you want, but stick with your own photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2007

In between plastering a copy of Hugo's photo ( Nina Simonds ' cat) on Facebook Profile and letting me know that blip.tv has a facebook app, Steve Garfield pointed me to this TubeMogul post about the lack of standards in video viewing metrics on the web. (He said Scott Ross, director, product marketing for the NetView service.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

This video is from a local site in Louisville , part of the Annie E. Some identified include: -Build Community -Engage People -Advocate for Policy Change -Coordinate resources and services -Learning Networks - Develop and share best practices -Innovate -Get to Scale. This video is from a local site in Louisville, part of the Annie E.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2010

I've been preparing for a Leadership Conference with TCG (Theatre Communications Group, the service organizations for theatre companies) on strategic social media. Photo by Neatonjr. I stumbled upon this engaging YouTube video that Steppenwolf. The questions were a mix of strategic and tactical.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 27, 2015

Donor’s customer service expectations. And this cycle and serving the needs of donors will only increase in importance as customer service expectations of donors continue to increase – not just when giving but for all transactions and interactions with brands. Mobile phones. The impending transference of wealth. Embrace it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

15th including a session on using Machinima to create political and social change videos. And here's another "vertical" video host -- Capitol Hill Broadcasting Network. CHBN provides a free service for broadcasting member-generated political video content. Events continue through Nov.

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 12, 2022

I recommend that nonprofits mail out “no ask” holiday cards, give donors a gift by dropping off holiday plants such as poinsettias or even branded nonprofit organization swag, or even send a holiday greeting video or personalized text message. Cabral, MA, CFRE is a fundraising coach, nonprofit strategist, and consultant.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) “10 Fast Tips…”] 6.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

They aren’t afraid to retweet relevant posts, or share photos. Go to their Twitter account and you will find some fantastic photos, not only taken by them but also those that have been shared by other relevant accounts. increase in customer service conversations on Twitter. 6 billion nonprofit videos viewed in 2016.

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