NonProfit Leadership Alliance

JANUARY 16, 2024

Collaboration: Engage with fellow fundraising professionals committed to responsible AI use. Share regular updates in the form of blog posts, email newsletters, or social media posts that detail AI’s impact on your mission and your beneficiaries. Did you enjoy this story? More on this later, too!)

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 8, 2022

Most people involved in fundraising think transactionally instead of relationally. Because too many transaction-minded fundraisers misunderstand how fundraising stories really work. They think they can tell amazing stories about how great their organization is, and people will give. Why is this happening?

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

I wasn’t interested in many Olympic sports until someone came up with the clever idea of preceding them with insightful and inspiring stories about the athletes participating in them. It provides us with the means of identification – and the more we identify with certain athletes, the more fervently we root for their success.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Effective Fundraising Strategies for Charities and Nonprofit Organizations If you run a nonprofit organization, you know first-hand just how challenging it is to secure ongoing funding for your projects. Take a look at some of these effective fundraising strategies and how to implement them for maximum success.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Givebutter is ranked as the #1 software for fundraising, donor management, and auctions on G2, the largest independent software review site. Givebutter’s all-in-one fundraising platform is completely free to use—forever! Then check out Givebutter ! And the best part?

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Candid

MARCH 5, 2024

Fundraising can be an ongoing challenge for any nonprofit organization, but for newly established ones, it can be a daunting hurdle. They’re more comfortable partnering with nonprofits that have a substantial track record of success, which takes time to establish. Second, develop a realistic fundraising plan.

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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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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

OCTOBER 12, 2023

From fundraising events to opening ceremonies, these are a great chance to get people involved. Include statistics about past donations as well as information about your organization’s success. These are more successful when shown to users who have already demonstrated an interest in similar campaigns. We want to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. With more than 500 million blogs worldwide, many nonprofits may think that the world does not need another blog, but that’s simply not the case.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns have become an increasingly popular strategy for nonprofits in recent years. Think about peer-to-peer fundraising as a ripple effect: One person connects their friends, which expands into reaching those friends’ social circles, and so on.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

The allocation of time and effort by board members is crucial for the success of these organizations. In this blog, we will explore the signs of a successful nonprofit board by examining the specific areas where board members can contribute their time.

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Nonprofit Fixer

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

New research has been released showing how successful and popular the program is. In this story, NPR rounds up a host of different opinions, but mostly rosy ones about the four-day workweek. This means they must have been experiencing success – for their bottom line. Pretty amazing. Here is the coverage from NPR.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Step 1: Create Engaging Content Compelling content is the cornerstone of any successful social media strategy. To captivate your audience and make a lasting impression, follow these tips: Tell Your Story : Your nonprofit has a unique story to tell, and it’s essential to share it authentically.

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As we prepare to ring in the New Year, we wanted to bring you a taste of our own flavor of Spotify Wrapped by revisiting and reflecting on the top 10 most-read Candid blogs from 2022: 1. The overhead myth: crash course to fundraising transparency by Jacob Spencer of Donately. Read her blog to see if these trend predictions came true.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Less than one in five new donors who donated on GivingTuesday will give a second gift, according to the Fundraising Effectiveness Project. Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels.

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iMarketSmart

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Five or ten years ago, it seemed like everyone in fundraising suddenly started talking about storytelling. Tons of vendors serving nonprofits began to write blog posts instructing fundraisers to learn how to tell better stories. You’re just now realizing that stories inspire and motivate?”. LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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iMarketSmart

MARCH 1, 2022

In my previous article , I explained what fundraisers get wrong about storytelling. Mostly they tend to think stories about what their organization does can inspire and motivate giving. This post is about why stories do matter. We learned to tell stories that helped humans examine, teach and maintain morals.

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Marketing for the Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

You’ve invested in the right fundraising software , planned your event activities, and conducted a trial run to make sure there are no technical issues. What are your fundraising goals and how can supporters help drive support before, during, and after the event? Every story needs a beginning, middle, and end. Let’s begin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

By Jessica Fox , writer at Eventgroove – a one-stop, integrated platform for events, fundraisers, and e-commerce driven to help its customers amplify their brand and reach their goals. You’ve heard many (many) times that all your nonprofit’s blog and site content should be optimized to drive traffic. Search Engine Optimization.

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Selfish Giving

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For newbies, welcome to what I call audience-centric fundraising. This can be a newsletter, a blog, a Youtube channel, a podcast, an Instagram handle, etc. Audubon did this in a bunch of different ways, including with blog posts and targeted online ads. The story was fun, they explained how the??would quizzes, webinars).

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

In part one of this series, I outlined my top six fundraising strategies for 2021: . Investing in digital-first fundraising and marketing communications. Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

One of the most pervasive problems in the nonprofit sector is getting your board to be more engaged , and more specifically, to increase board fundraising. This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. They simply need to be good storytellers.

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Nonprofit Megaphone

APRIL 17, 2023

One of the keys to capturing your audience’s attention is by crafting compelling blog content. Effective blog posts have the power to inspire, educate, and engage your audience. In this article, we’ll explore 12 ideas for crafting captivating blog posts for your nonprofit’s website.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s walk through some savvy ways to encourage those existing donors to deepen their pockets—without making it feel like an awkward family reunion fundraiser. Imagine your donors as old pals—you wouldn’t send them a one-size-fits-all text when you know their life story, would you? Same goes for your supporters.

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iMarketSmart

APRIL 21, 2023

Success in major gifts comes from lots of practice. Kevin’s goal is to help fundraising professionals constantly seek to deepen their relationships with their benefactors. Fundraising Success: The Road Less Valued How the Most Successful Fundraisers Use Stories to Inspire and Motivate Donors to Give LIKE THIS BLOG POST?

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

Here is how you can craft a road map to social media success. In a year, what will success look like? Here are a few examples: Increase awareness and expand your audience: success is measured by an increase in followers, but you could also track things like shares, reposts, and retweets. Set a time period for the test.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

MAY 14, 2024

We will cover topics such as identifying your target audience, creating compelling content, optimizing your videos for search engines, and measuring the success of your video campaigns. Crafting Engaging Content Creating engaging content is key to a successful video marketing campaign.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Successful event marketing starts with knowing how to reach your target audience. For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Give one of your event headliners or emcees the reins of your Instagram story for the day. Tag your account in a story.

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Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

For example, you can turn a Facebook post that performed well into a fundraising email. Or could you reference a relevant news story in an upcoming email? Ask them, “What story has really resonated with donors lately?” Then, post it on your nonprofit’s website or blog. Don’t forget to cite your sources!)

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re continually looking for new ways to maximize fundraising for your mission, expand your organization’s network, and bring in new supporters. Peer-to-peer campaigns succeed because supporters have a personal relationship with the fundraiser asking them to donate.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

By curating resources, developing workshops, and assisting with research, my goal is to help Philadelphia nonprofits find the information and data they need for responsible nonprofit management and successful fundraising. Angela credits her organization’s success to the help and guidance she received at the Free Library.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

APRIL 26, 2024

These in-depth analyses of successful digital marketing campaigns are like gold mines for businesses looking to refine their own strategies. Unlock the secrets of the masters A case study offers a window into the winning marketing strategies employed by successful companies. Case study insights Remember those case study templates?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Share stories of your fundraising campaigns and the cause that you’re promoting. Do not forget to mention the contribution of your donors in making your campaign a success. Cross-Promote Your Website Content Does your nonprofit organization run a blog? How often do you talk about your blog content on social media?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

You are tired but feeling extremely fulfilled by the success of your accomplishment. How are you measuring your success? Here are 4 tips to help you plan a successful massive fundraising event. Step 2 : Meet once per month or as regularly as needed for your event’s fundraising timeline. Focus on Experience.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

You worked hard to meet last year’s fundraising goals, and now you’re able to look ahead at a new year filled with new possibilities. To help start your year off strong, consider prioritizing these five fundraising ideas today. Use these insights to inform your nonprofit’s year-round fundraising activities.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Having the right tools in your fundraising toolkit makes your life easier. And your fundraising more productive! It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. Heart-warming human-interest stories. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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Nonprofit Marketing Insights by GlobalOwls

DECEMBER 28, 2022

As with traditional businesses, the success of a nonprofit marketing strategy depends on analyzing market trends and using this knowledge to create a sustainable strategy that encompasses the entire organization. . People remember heart-touching stories. Nonprofit fundraising. Video marketing. Email marketing.

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