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Social Media Marketing 101 for Nonprofits - CFRE Certified (Webinar with Lidia Varesco Racoma)
This is a collaborative session focused on the who, what and why of social media marketing for nonprofits. We will talk about who you are targeting, what you are sharing, and why it’s relevant to the audience (and channel).
10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits
Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. 51% of its users are college-educated and the average salary for a LinkedIn user is $46,644 USD per year. It’s an ideal community to connect with co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors.
Qgiv: Donor Appreciation Email Templates
Fundraising is built on relationships, and maintaining those relationships requires effort. These donor appreciation email templates are designed to make that work a bit easier. By showing your donors that you genuinely value their support, you can deepen connections and foster lasting loyalty.
Nonprofit Tech for Good: 10 Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofits
With 3 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis, and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy.
Should Nonprofits Leave Twitter/X?
As many nonprofits leave Twitter or X, we discuss the implications of this decision and where nonprofits can go instead. Before you go, plan the next steps and consider the impact on your organization.
The Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Salary Negotiation
Whether you're stepping into the nonprofit sector for the first time or gearing up to negotiate a well-deserved raise, the Idealist Guide to Nonprofit Salary Negotiation is designed to empower you with valuable information that will help you to navigate the ins and outs of compensation conversations.
Nonprofit Tech for Good: Choosing a Marketing Automation Application for Your Nonprofit: 5 Steps to Success
They’re out there by the hundreds, maybe by the thousands. Your potential donors. These are people who are sure to be moved by your mission. They are certain to be compelled by your cause.
NeonOne: 10 Features Every Nonprofit Website Should Include
Building a new website for your nonprofit is a bit like designing your home. While there are going to be elements particular to your organization—much the same way that a couple might prioritize double sinks in their bathroom while someone else might really want a deep soaker tub—there will also be certain website features that you include no matter what.
How Nonprofit Organizations Can Leverage AI In 2024
Nonprofit organizations are starting to realize the potential of AI and how it can be leveraged to further their missions. If you’re in the nonprofit sector, here’s how you can start incorporating AI into your technology strategy in 2024.
Email Marketing 101 for Nonprofits: Best Practices to Boost Donor Engagement
Join Bryna Dilman (VP of Growth and Marketing at Keela) and Meredith Gray (Head of Marketing at Keela) as they dive into the wonderful world of email marketing for nonprofits. You’ll learn how to craft engaging subject lines and copy to boost your email open and conversion rates so that you can raise more money.
2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising for Nonprofit Professionals
Customized for small nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the 2024 Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising program covers the fundamentals of website design, email marketing, online fundraising, and social media for nonprofits.
What is a Giving Circle and Why Should Nonprofits Care?
Imagine a philanthropic force working outside your organization to amplify your fundraising. Giving circles, a collective donor group that acts as an external force, have witnessed a significant surge in popularity over this past decade.
Practical, Actionable SEO Tips for Nonprofits
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a term you’ve probably heard countless times, with the advice that all your nonprofit’s blog and website content should be optimized to drive traffic. But when you’re stretched thin on resources and manpower, just getting blog posts published and your website updated feels like a major accomplishment—let alone diving into SEO or content strategy.
10 Content Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits
Your online donors and supporters are bombarded daily with breaking news, advertising, and spam. As a result, your nonprofit only has a very brief moment to capture their attention and inspire them to act on behalf of your nonprofit.
Improve Your Event Marketing Strategies by Learning from Successful Real-Life Examples
Not every organization is going to have success using the same strategies — which is why we don’t preach that we have the be-all, end-all of event marketing advice. Instead, we will provide you with tactics and guides to improve your current strategies and results, and show you how to determine what is working for your specific donors, your specific event, and your specific organization.
Grant Application Management Template
Learn how to unlock the tools you need to streamline your grant application process in this blog post.
2024 Non-profit Conferences
Uncover a comprehensive list of Nonprofit Conferences. Find the best conferences for your team to attend.
Learn how to take advantage of the Facebook Fundraising Tool
In this, fast-moving, interactive session, Director of Hancock Creative, and award winner educator Alecia Hancock, will walk you through the three steps to a successful Facebook Fundraiser.