CharityHowTo

MAY 8, 2025

Get practical social media strategies to grow your nonprofit's reach, connect with supporters, and raise more funds across Facebook, Instagram, and more.

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Tony Martignetti

JUNE 1, 2025

Fabiana Melndez Ruiz: Storytelling & Local Media Fabiana Melndez Ruiz reminds us of the value of sound storytelling, and how to get your house in order before you go public with your stories.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2025

The Fundraising Campaign Communication Templates resource is your plug-and-play toolkit for what to say, when to say it, and how to say it across email, social media, and SMS. Thats where this guide comes in.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In theory, that sounds nice, but in reality, it’s a day when nonprofit organizations unleash an onslaught of transactional fundraising appeals by email, text, and social media. Send email, text, and social media messages before and on Giving Tuesday encouraging people to donate. We’re all feeling overwhelmed after the election.

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DoJiggy

MARCH 11, 2025

While traditional methods like handwritten thank-you notes and email acknowledgments remain valuable, social media offers a unique and highly visible way to recognize donor contributions. In this guide from DoJiggy, well explore the best ways to thank donors on social media, with examples to help you craft engaging and effective posts.

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Clairification

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

You’re mailing appeals, sending emails, publishing newsletters, posting on social media, and more. Philanthropy Facilitators Make it Easy for People to Give You may think you’re doing a great job as a fundraiser. After all, you’re implementing all the tactics people tell you to. And people are giving. But… guess what? Many more are not.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2025

We also have email, the internet, and social media, just to name a few. Also, unlike social media, its something you can control. You dont have to rely on a social media algorithm to hope your message ends up in your donors feed. And, social media is often just a lot of a lot. Our world is chock full of information.

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HSF House

JUNE 5, 2025

So therein lies the question, is the future for photography digital or is print media here to stay? Digital storage seems like a no-brainer as we inexorably move towardsdigitization for all forms of media, but its seeming immutability is a common misconception. Presentation and Preservation.

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Clairification

JUNE 2, 2025

Every touchpoint is a chance to build trust (or lose it).

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 10, 2025

Expand Your Reach with Social Media. Social media is perfect for broadcasting fundraisers. Instead of simply posting donation links, try these strategies for promoting your fundraiser on social media: Post authentic, heartfelt stories from people your nonprofit has helped. Leverage Local Ties.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MARCH 10, 2025

Use these insights to assign a mentor or buddy who will provide the most relevant support for each new hirefor example, you might pair a new social media manager with the digital marketing manager to learn more about brand voice and storytelling techniques. Schedule regular check-ins. Gift them branded apparel, notebooks, water bottles, etc.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 27, 2025

Some of you may remember when people sent postcards when they went on vacation, especially back in the days before email and social media. Now people are more likely to post pictures on social media, sometimes posting more than you want to see. Plus, people never get nearly as much mail as they do email and social media messages.

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Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Quick Definition Online fundraising is the process of raising donations for a cause, project, or organization through digital platforms such as websites, social media apps, and email campaigns. Organizations collect numbers through opt-ins or promote text keywords on social media and at events. And a well-designed donation page is key.

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Candid

MARCH 10, 2025

This is what we learned: In online fundraising competitions, past experience matters In traditional fundraising settings, organizational factors such as significant investment in fundraising, more employees and volunteers, and a robust social media presence are correlated with better outcomes.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Media Goals 105

Candid

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Leverage social media, explore crypto fundraising, and/or stay informed with data from trusted sources like Candid, GivingTuesday, and Network for Good. Consider social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday. Discover how to tap into social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Keep in mind that taking a multichannel approach , such as sharing links on social media or through QR codes in your direct mail, can help you direct multiple audiences to your website and keep your organization at top of mind. As you share content on social media, track metrics, like impressions and likes, to assess your performance.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Create a thank you video and share it on your website, by email, and on social media. Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media. Here are some ways you can show gratitude throughout the year. Send a handwritten note. Better yet, personalize it. Send welcome packages to your new donors.

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GiveSmart

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Here is some helpful information on your different donors: Gen Z: Donors born after 1997 are most likely to donate via mobile, social media, watch short videos, and almost exclusively via mobile. These supporters respond to texts and are active daily on social media. Appeal to these donors by keeping things simple and genuine.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 23, 2025

By Eboo Patel Vatican Media via AP Pope Francis poses for a photo after washing the feet of Muslim, Christian, and Hindu refugees during an Easter Week Mass with asylum-seekers at a shelter in Castelnuovo di Porto, outside Rome, in 2016.

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amplifi

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Schedule emails and social media posts strategically over the following weeks to communicate the urgency of giving at this time of year. Reach out to your most active and engaged followers on social media and ask them to post on your behalf. LEARN MORE: 10 tips for successful GivingTuesday social media. The best part?

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CauseVox

JANUARY 20, 2025

Was it because they saw their friends peer-to-peer fundraising post on social media? They can come through any channel: email, direct mail, social media. Consider asking them to sign up for a newsletter, follow you on social media, or volunteer at one of your events. Whatever feels comfortable.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

MAY 12, 2025

By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press Seth Wenig, AP photo Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett speak to the media during a press conference in 2006 in New York. Growing into one of the most powerful institutions in global health, the foundation drew acclaim and criticism.

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy

APRIL 3, 2025

Supporters increasingly prefer in-person interactions and direct communication from nonprofits. Here are key ways to deliver that and build relationships that last. By Morgan Teel Getty Images Supporters increasingly prefer in-person interactions and direct communication from nonprofits.

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Tony Martignetti

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

His book “Zombie Loyalists” focuses on customer service; creating rabid fans who do your social media, marketing and PR for you. His book “Zombie Loyalists” focuses on customer service; creating rabid fans who do your social media, marketing and PR for you. Peter’s book isn’t new, but his strategies and tactics are timeless.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Make sure you let your donors know about this matching gift opportunity through all your platforms: your website, social media, and your campaign page. Between commercials, ads, social media, and more, everyone is fighting for their name and mission to be seen by millions of potential consumers and donors.

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Clairification

MARCH 3, 2025

Do not send out an email, a newsletter, an appeal, a social media post or anything else without first running them through the screen of these two approaches. Id like you to think of them as your newly essential fundraising and communication strategies. Apply them to everything you do for the duration of this uncertain, challenging time.

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Blackbaud

JANUARY 14, 2025

In-person visits should be approached with caution in an active disaster zone, but you can improve your organizations communications remotely via email, phone calls, text, and social media, assuming services remain available. This can be in addition to your CEOs official announcements.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2025

Think of the enormous amount of email and social media posts you receive as opposed to postal mail. Of course, you can also use email and social media to communicate with donors. Invest in direct mail You may not use direct mail that much. Your donors will be more likely to see your messages if you send them by mail.

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Clairification

MARCH 14, 2024

New tools allow easy sharing and engagement on social media. Lots and lots of technology. AI fuels both predictive models and automation. Software enables multiple, simultaneous email campaigns. High quality photography and video can be made with the ease of a smart phone.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Think back on what made the day successful—was it the heartfelt story shared on social media, the surge of donations from a matching gift, or the high open rate on a well-crafted email appeal ? And don’t rely on just one channel; emails, social media posts, and direct mail all play a part in meeting donors where they are.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

That power of connection is also the driving force behind how people show up on social media platformsjoining groups and digital communities with shared values, locations, or interests. Gen Z sees social media as a platform for self-expression and advocacy.

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Ann Green's Nonprofit

AUGUST 13, 2024

Invite your donors to connect with you via email and social media. Create a thank you video and share it on your thank you landing page, by email, and on social media. Email and social media may not be as successful, especially if your donors don’t use electronic communication very much. Thank them just because….

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Community Boost

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Digital Influence A significant driver behind Giving Tuesday’s success is the strategic use of social media and digital campaigns. Boost Social Media Engagement by 40%: Use the power of social media to rally your community. You can explore more of these remarkable achievements in the full Giving Tuesday impact report.

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Clairification

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This has been happening a lot over the past six years or so, as news and social media has been filling our brains, stoking our fears and tugging at our heartstrings as if from a firehose. And when it does, your nonprofit could get left behind. Unless you’re paying close attention. This happens, for instance, when emergencies arise.

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Clairification

MAY 15, 2023

Remember, at first some of us were slow to adopt use of computers, the internet and social media (who, me?). Nor will it stop your peers from figuring out how to get a leg up through use of these new tools. So let’s lead from curiosity, not fear. I begin with The post Do You Know How to Use AI for Your Nonprofit?

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Clairification

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

While nonprofits fare better in the Edelman Trust Barometer than government and media, they lag behind businesses when it comes to being seen as competent. Its an Uphill Battle, Requiring a Proactive Approach People wont trust you simply because youre a good guy nonprofit. And, also, when it comes to being seen as leaders.

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Ethics Nonprofit Government Media 144

Greater Giving

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heres what they value most: Branding/logo exposure at the event (73%) Tickets to the event (55%) Social media shoutouts and web presence (36%) To attract high-value sponsors, focus on these benefits in your sponsorship packages. Offer What Event Sponsors Value Most Sponsors prioritize visibility and engagement.

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