Inspiration

Social Media Storytelling for Nonprofits

Caryn Stein

Pairing your nonprofit storytelling with social media is a smart tactic for engaging supporters and inspiring them to take action.

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A Fabulous Facebook Welcome: Arts of Life

Caryn Stein

Arts of Life Facebook

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How to Inspire More Donations at Your Next Event

Caryn Stein

Events are a powerful way to grow your community, engage with donors and give supporters a positive experience with your organization. Of course, nonprofit fundraising events can also help you raise more money for your cause.

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Facebook Tips for Nonprofits: How Sanctuary One Inspires and Connects with Supporters

Network for Good

Facebook is great for more than just sharing photos of cute kittens and that amazing dim sum you had for lunch. Your nonprofit’s Facebook page can help you develop meaningful connections with your fans.

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The 3 Things Your Donor Thank You Must Do

Caryn Stein

Want to start the off on the right foot with your donors? Take the time to show your gratitude and to differentiate yourself in a way that advances your mission and deepens your relationships with donors. Remember: having a memorable thank you is the first step in retaining more donors.

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Three Holiday Fundraising Clichés to Avoid

Caryn Stein

Holiday Coffee Cup

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Reframe Your Benefit to Donors with 4 Questions

Clay Shirky

One of the risks for nonprofits face when asking for things from supporters (especially when you ask for money) is that the old bargain -- the bargain of the 20th century – was essentially, “I have a cause that you agree with: you give me money, I’ll give you a newsletter.

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3 Fun Ideas for Making Your Nonprofit Brand Shine

Katya Andresen

Too often, a nonprofit - or a company - starts to have problems and decides what will fix the mess is “rebranding.” They fantasize that with a new logo, a new tagline, a new “brand promise,” all will be well! The organization forks over big bucks to an agency for what amounts to a facelift solution to a problem of character.

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5 Secrets of Innovative New Nonprofits

Katya Andresen

How do relatively young nonprofits like Charity: Water catch fire and thrive? What can we learn from them? James Read has a great article in the Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration (SOFII) that offers five answers.

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How the New York Botanical Garden Uses Tumblr to Delight Their Fans

Caryn Stein

There are many ways to leverage social media to showcase your nonprofit’s unique personality and point of view.

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