Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

It’s no wonder that many fundraisers find themselves so exhausted by the time they send their appeals that the last thing on their mind is writing a heartfelt thank you message or reporting back to the donor on how their gift made an impact. Write your appeal and thank you messages and report back to your donors all at the same time. .

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Often, that means we’re pressed for time. That also means that we’re likely to devote less time to things that feel like they’re not directly contributing to your nonprofit’s bottom line. . Keep reading for three content creation tips to use when you’re short on time, as well as a few examples I’ve brainstormed just for you. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

One of the simplest ways to begin dabbling in mobile technology is to launch a mobile photo-sharing campaign, and Yfrog , Twitpic , and DailyBooth make it easy for any nonprofit social (and now mobile) media manager with a smartphone and little creativity. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Photo that Was Worth 25,000 Shares by Taryn Degnan. With no marketing budget and a finite amount of time to think big, I came up with a plan. Break away from stock photos, use bold colors that might not be part of your organization’s style, and go out on a limb with provocative content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 2) Tweet or retweet 2-10 times daily from early morning to late evening. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Today's post is the seventh, and last (for the moment), in my guest post series: Making Time for What Matters. You can read more about her shenanigans at SusannahConway.com , and follow her on Twitter at @SusannahConway ** How do you make time for what matters?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Non-profits like that spent time in the trenches, prospecting, cultivating, and asking. Now is the time to stop chasing magic bullets, and start building a strong fundraising funnel and working towards lifelong relationships with your donors. It takes time. Photo Credit: Rudy Herman. It takes work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Your nonprofit’s team likely spends quite a bit of time focusing on raising the funds you need to achieve your goals. Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. Why First-Time Donor Retention is Important. Call your new donors. . Send welcome kits.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

As part of my 100 Letters for the Last 100 Days of 2011 project, I've been making cards with my own photos. If any of your birthday pals live far away, you might want to make a note of when to mail the card, so it gets there on time. Collect your photos. I printed mine with Kodak Photo Gallery. Add photos to your cards.

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Whole Whale

JULY 18, 2022

If you keep track of your supporters’ key information in a central database (you should), you can use the donor data to make the ask personal whether it’s their name, length of time they’ve supported you, or where they’re located. Adding a relevant image (or even just a photo of yourself!) Use compelling images. Emotional journey.

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Achieve

APRIL 29, 2020

The latest Instagram fundraising option “Live Donations” arrived this week just in time for. Once the Live is broadcasting, users will be able to watch in real-time as the money pours from followers showing their support. As an added touch, there is even a real-time thank you “Wave” option. . Photo: about.instagram.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? What time of year will we release our report? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)? Do we need to engage an external freelancer (writing and/or design)?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 30, 2022

Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, this 90-minute webinar demonstrates how to create and maintain a successful social media strategy. Best practices for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content. Topics include: The role of social media content in digital marketing and fundraising.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

It usually gets sent to every donor in your donor file (or at least, every donor that has been active over the past several years) and normally gets sent out around the same time each year (the time of year differs by nonprofit, but once you pick a time of year, you normally stick with it). Include a photo or two if you can. #3

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You are 8 times more likely to get a response from a text message than a voicemail or email. Maybe they mention how your gift helped a person or solved a problem and include a photo (or emoji.). According to a 2019 article from Forbes , 90% of text messages are read within 3 minutes of being sent.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

If possible, include a photo of the stakeholder! 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. Lobby days (in-person or virtual!)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

If you keep a record of your donors’ birthdates, you have the unique opportunity to make crowdfunding a timely ask. This model has become popular due to donors’ expressed interest in making incremental payments over time to stay active with your mission. To break up the monotony, you’ll want to post photos, videos, links and graphics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Unless you are a well-known brand or influencer, starting a community at zero is too exhausting and too time-consuming. According to Meta’s Supplemental Privacy Policy as pointed out by TechCrunch : “You may deactivate your Threads profile at any time, but your Threads profile can only be deleted by deleting your Instagram account.”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Well, you would think so, but there are some rules around this, especially if the photos are of minors under 18. You should always get consent for photos of minors.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place. Here’s a great example of one such photo.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 13, 2024

Every nonprofit has a rich history, but it’s likely contained in various places — boxes in the basement, awards in a display case, memories of a long-time staff member or volunteer. This is more than just scanning old photos and adding them to an online database. What happens when the basement floods or your volunteer passes away?

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As you are looking for donors to make contact with and insert into your fundraising funnel, you don’t want to waste time. This is a mistake that costs non-profits valuable time and resources. You only have so many staff members, so much money and so much time in a day. Photo credit: Victor1558.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 9, 2024

String up festive bunting in Derby colors (red, white, and black) and don’t forget the iconic horseshoe archway for that perfect photo op. Batch some ahead of time in a large silver julep cup for a touch of authenticity. Allow the sponsor to announce the winners and get photos to share for next year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Some may require knowing your 501(c)(3) information upfront, others may have deadlines for certain time periods, etc. . Yours might not get picked each time you submit something. You should look at your nonprofit’s yearly marketing strategy and map out when an appropriate time would be to include a PSA into your campaigns.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 6, 2023

National Volunteer Week 2023 is a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible contributions of volunteers to nonprofit organizations across the country. It’s an opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation for the individuals who selflessly give their time, skills, and resources to make a difference in their communities.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Having a template allows you to save time planning your auction , as you’ll know what information you need for each item and can take the guesswork out of the writing process. For your description of a basketball, you might say, “An official NBA basketball autographed by LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 14, 2011

That's how I've been feeling lately, so this week I'm playing with a "time budget" for my ideal workday. If I think of my time budget like a financial budget, I only have so much time I can "spend," and a lot of things I want to "buy," so I have to spend wisely. Unplanned time expenses will come up, as will time windfalls.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

" These are photos of yourself doing good or pledging to give back and tweeted with hashtags #unselfie and #GivingTuesday. The Red Cross also recruited celebrities like Josh Duhamel to post photos thanking donors. The presenters agreed that for most organizations, starting in November will allow plenty of time.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Save you time by doing tasks you need done so you don’t have to do them yourself. But finding and keeping volunteers takes time and effort. You see, people will only stick around to give their time where they feel needed, wanted, and appreciated. Why do I need to spend the time to thank them?” Add to your bottom line.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

Photo by hmcotterill. In the nonprofit sector, time is our most valuable resource. Distractions are time wasters and you need to manage them no the other way around. Some interruptions come from our physical environment. What do time management techniques and good habits look like in an age of connectedness?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Flickr Photo by Yung Tsai. Along with measuring against impact results, it is important to look at how much time has been invested. This informative post is based on a recent webinar presented by the Ad Council provides an overview of how to understand the return on your time investment. By Sacha Evans.

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Wild Apricot

MARCH 18, 2010

but you don’t have the time or opportunity to go take a photograph. Stock photo sites often have great deals on low-cost images for your blog or website. You want a picture that attracts the eye and helps your readers to see at a glance what your blog post is about — stars? a city skyline before the lights go out? — No problem.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes In just a few short years, #GivingTuesday has become a major giving day. And since #GivingTuesday is fueled by online engagement, it’s the perfect time to focus on your social media strategy. Here are five ideas to help you step up your social media game this #GivingTuesday : 1.

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