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Guest post by Wauker Matthews Everyone everywhere is talking about what an incredible tool mobile fundraising can be for nonprofits. Notice how I said, “can be,” not “is”? That was 100% on purpose. Mobile fundraising can be great for your nonprofit, if you put in the time and effort it takes to market your campaigns properly. As with any tool …
According to Facebook, 150 million of the 1 billion people that use the social network are connected to a cause or nonprofit. We know why people use Facebook – to connect with other people. Facebook users also use the service to research, find, and share information that is entertaining, relevant, useful, and valuable. What a person shares is a reflection …
In order to succeed in 2016, whether it be in online fundraising, donor retention, digital marketing, or service provision, you need a plan. Establishing SMART objectives will give you that road map. Specific, measurable, actionable, realistic, and time-bound objectives will help you measure progress towards goals, and to hold you and your team accountable for each small step along the way. Is …
Love it or hate it, the world’s most popular social network turns 12 today! Happy Birthday Facebook! This infographic from One Productions lays out the past, present, and future of Facebook. What’s in store for Facebook in the next 12 years, and beyond? Here are 3 main priorities: Artificial Intelligence: Facial-recognition technology, fully connected devices, and even more mobile apps will …
Happy February! Did you know that 25% of New Year’s resolutions are broken in the first week alone? And within 6 months, over half of us wishful thinkers who made New Year’s resolutions will have given some, or all of them, up. Guess what – I know why. New Year’s resolutions are often lofty, mile-high, pie-in-the-sky statements, such as “I want …
What’s on tap in digital marketing for 2016? What social media trends do nonprofits need to prioritize? In this infographic from CJG Digital Marketing, 8 social media trends are laid out for us. Highlights: ** Get the buy button if you sell a product online so your audience can purchase without leaving their platform of choice (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). ** Publish full-length …
I recently gave an hour-long presentation to business owners and coaches regarding social media marketing, creating content, SEO, and the like. The questions I received at the end were very specific – how do I market myself if I’m a CPA, how much time should I spend on social media if I am a landscaper, etc. One question, however, stuck with me, …
The numbers for 2015’s #GivingTuesday are in, and they are astounding! **$116.7 million dollars raised through over 1 million gifts **The mean gift size was over $100! **Social media mentions of the hashtag #GivingTuesday were at least 1.3 million. **71 countries across the globe participated. And the numbers and data keep coming in! To get your nonprofit counted, please fill out …
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Social media is not a fad, nor is it a trend – it is a way of life. Digital and social media tools have completely revolutionized the ways in which people communicate with each other, as well as the ways that we consume and share information. Love them or hate them, they are here to stay – and their influence …