Nonprofit email marketing during a crisis can be a tough task. It becomes a crazy balancing act. Should we send more emails? Should we make it less? It’s hard to tell what the right answer is during such strange times. We’re making history and living through a crisis. Right now, your email subscribers are being […]
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3 Tips to Write an Effective Nonprofit Business Plan
“The way we run nonprofits is actually undermining the causes we love and our profound yearning to change the world.” These words belong to Dan Pallotta, an American entrepreneur, author, and humanitarian activist, who, in his Ted Talk, reiterates that a nonprofit should be run like a business. According to Pallotta, philanthropy is a market […]
20+ Engaging Virtual Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits
During the age of COVID-19, many nonprofits, especially those that have been focused on growth, paused their fundraising strategies to deal with the results of the pandemic. Social distancing guidelines made in-person fundraising nearly impossible to do safely, and the economic downturn limited the philanthropic gifts individuals are willing to contribute. However, this isn’t a […]
How to Become an Expert in Social Media Branding
In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ― and the world. As of January 2020, there are 3.8 billion social media users worldwide. The […]
6 Storytelling Secrets for Nonprofit Professionals
Stories have a unique way of engaging an audience. If you want to learn how to win hearts, change minds, and get your audience to take action, you need to get good at sharing stories. Here are six storytelling tips to win hearts, change minds, and create a real impact: Secret #1 – Know your […]
How to Drive User-Generated Content for Your Nonprofit
Eighty-six percent of millennials consider user-generated content as a good gauge of a brand’s overall quality. User-generated content comes from unpaid fans of an organization who share their experiences with that brand through their social media platforms, and can include a variety of content, like videos, photos, tweets, blogs, and reviews. This type of content also serves […]
Nonprofit Email Newsletters: 5 Optimization Strategies
Email newsletters can be a great method for soliciting donations and communicating with supporters. Here are a few tips for creating the best results. There are more than 2.5 billion email users worldwide, making it one of the most widely used communication channels out there. Its sheer number of users alone demonstrates that email marketing […]
5 Building Blocks of Strong Nonprofit Brands
Nonprofit branding is all about how others view your organization and your efforts. If you know what American Red Cross, UNICEF, or AARP does regularly, you know that nonprofit branding works. Creating a brand leads to more recognition, clarity and potential donations ― all in all, making your nonprofit more successful. In a perfect world, […]
How to Engage Young Generations in the Age of COVID-19
During these times, when every day is filled with uncertainty, nonprofits must reevaluate their strategies to engage with all segments of their audience. This is especially relevant for nonprofits who want to engage young generations, like Generation Z (Gen Z). Also known as “philanthroteens,” they’re thoughtful, political, and ready to take on the world. In […]
How to Make your Social Media Accessible for All
A website must be accessible for users of all abilities, everyone knows that, right? By making your website inclusive and accessible, you are giving all your visitors the same opportunities to go through your content, no matter their ability. So, why not making your content accessible on social media as well? Eliminating obstacles for people […]
Inspiring Calls to Action from Top Non-Profits
For non-profits, explaining why a donor should give may be second nature. Your marketing and messaging strategy may include compelling facts about the people you serve, the programs you run, and why your cause is more important today than ever before. But, what will prompt the reader or viewer to take out his wallet or key […]
Building a Nonprofit Fundraising Strategy During Coronavirus
As the world looks to mobilize new norms to work out this pandemic, nonprofit organizations appear to be on the edge as they look to help provide for the community. In this time of distress, your nonprofit organization needs to build a strong strategy to fulfill your fundraising goals. Now that fundraising events are not […]