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  1. Building Your Software Stack: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits
  2. 5 Tips to Amplify Your Fundraising Initiatives Online
  3. Providing Donation Receipts: 4 Compliance Requirements
Craig Grella By Craig Grella

Building Your Software Stack: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

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Jay Love By Jay Love

5 Tips to Amplify Your Fundraising Initiatives Online

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Dr. Stephen Urich, CEO of Labyrinth By Dr. Stephen Urich, CEO of Labyrinth

Providing Donation Receipts: 4 Compliance Requirements

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    Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Tools
    May 5, 2022 , by Craig Grella

    Building Your Software Stack: 3 Strategies for Nonprofits

    From socializing with people to researching topics we’re curious.

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    7 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    December 27, 2021 , by Emily Friedrichs

    Paid Social vs. Paid Search: Which Works Best for My Nonprofit?

    To create brand awareness, attract loyal supporters, win over donors,.

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    5 min read
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    Fundraising & Donations, Nonprofit Marketing
    December 21, 2021 , by Emily Friedrichs

    How Automation Can Clean Your Mailing List for You

    The golden rule of data science holds true: junk in, junk out–aka,.

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    5 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    December 21, 2021 , by Carli Escobar

    How iOS14 Will Affect Your Organization

    It’s been a few months since Apple completely changed the rules of.

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    4 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    August 19, 2021 , by Carli Escobar

    How To Run An Effective Nonprofit Campaign On Facebook

    Facebook is by far one of the leading social media platforms, with an.

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    4 min read
    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    August 4, 2021 , by Samantha Lee

    Google Analytics Strategy for Nonprofits

    Tracking how users behave on your website can be hugely helpful to.

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    5 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    August 20, 2021 , by Emily Friedrichs

    8 Reasons Data Privacy Should Matter to Your Nonprofit

    2020 did not lack for headlines, but one topic was an unnamed.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    June 28, 2021 , by Luis Fretes

    How Your Nonprofit Can Survive Double Opt-In (and GDPR)

    "No Supporter Left Behind": Increase Your Signup Confirmations

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    October 16, 2020 , by Chloe Bellows

    Nonprofit Community Growth 101: Simple Ways to Increase Engagement

    Here at Elevation, we often get questions from clients looking to.

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    5 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing
    August 21, 2021 , by Chloe Bellows

    12 Lessons from the Organizations Leading Nonprofit Marketing Strategy

    Who is at the forefront of digital marketing for nonprofits? Our list.

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    4 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Storytelling
    May 18, 2021 , by Chloe Bellows

    6 Nonprofit Storytelling Tips to Multiply the Impact of Your Charitable Marketing Strategy

    Why are stories so powerful? Humans have been telling stories for.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    October 16, 2020 , by Chloe Bellows

    What You Can Learn from 6 *Brilliant* Nonprofit Marketing Campaigns of 2019

    We’re sharing a retrospective of some of our favorite marketing ideas.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    February 1, 2022 , by Sara Lowe

    8 Awesome Nonprofit CRM Options for Your Organization [UPDATED 2021]

    Your organization should be using a CRM, or Customer Relationship.

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    6 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 23, 2021 , by Chloe Bellows

    Beyond the NGO “About Us” Page: Writing Compelling Website Content

    When was the last time a piece of NGO content moved you? What about.

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    3 min read
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    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    February 18, 2021 , by Alyssa Hansen

    [Updated 2019] Where to Begin with Google Ad Grants

    Nonprofits have always lagged behind for-profit companies when it.

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    2 min read
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    Fundraising & Donations, Nonprofit Marketing
    September 10, 2021 , by Erin Mastrantonio

    The Nonprofit Guide to UTM Parameters and Campaign Tracking

    How did this month’s newsletter do compared to last month’s in terms.

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    6 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Ash Salleh

    5 Strategies to Increase Volunteer Engagement with Email Marketing [Guest Post]

    From managing administrative tasks and delivering services to.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Mckenna Bailey

    The Right Nonprofit CRM: Your First Step to Personalization [Guest Post]

    Connecting with your donor base is an essential part of all your.

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    3 min read
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    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    February 18, 2021 , by Lauren Uhl

    Anatomy of a Google Ad

    Finding the right words for a successful Google Ad copy takes a.

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    3 min read
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    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    October 29, 2020 , by Lauren Uhl

    Creating a Successful Google Ad to Keep Your Grant

    Today, nonprofits worldwide aim to alleviate societal issues and.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    May 18, 2021 , by Sarah Henry

    Breakdown: 4 Inclusive Marketing Videos to Inspire Your Next Campaign

    Our country is filled with an incredibly diverse group of.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Gerard Tonti

    5 Email Strategies for Promoting Your Next Nonprofit Event

    Everyone loves a great event hosted by a noble organization..

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    5 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    July 12, 2021 , by Emma Wolfe

    The Power of SEM for Your Nonprofit

    Is your nonprofit considering using SEM (Search Engine Marketing)?.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    7 Email Marketing Statistics That Matter

    You know a good email when you see one. From subject line to body,.

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    2 min read
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    Fundraising & Donations, Nonprofit Marketing
    July 11, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    How to Move Donors Through the Funnel With Email Marketing

    Your donor list includes donors of all shapes and sizes: donors who.

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    3 min read
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    Fundraising & Donations, Nonprofit Marketing
    May 1, 2020 , by Adam Weinger

    6 Effective Ways to Use Donor Data for Email Segmentation

    When you send emails out to your supporters, are you sending one mass.

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    6 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    Why Your Nonprofit Should Build Up Its Email List

    Have you ever heard a cooler buzzword than “email marketing”? It’s.

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    2 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    June 25, 2021 , by Tony Joy

    How Often Should Your Nonprofit Communicate with Supporters?

    Knowing when the right time is to hit send on your email campaign or.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    March 20, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    How to Brand Your Nonprofit's Instagram

    Social media is so embedded in our lives that part of experiencing.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    May 22, 2021 , by Emma Wolfe

    5 Reasons Your Nonprofit Marketing Plan Matters

    Hello, nonprofit marketers. Are you listening? We wanted to write.

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    2 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing
    August 26, 2021 , by Sara Lowe

    Top 10 Nonprofit Email Marketing Tools

    Your nonprofit just built three new houses outside of Lima and you.

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    5 min read
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    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    March 17, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    What is the Google Ad Grant? [INFOGRAPHIC]

    Google is easily the most popular and influential search engine in.

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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 13, 2020 , by Emma Wolfe

    Your Nonprofit’s To-Do List for 2018: 6 Ideas

    It is no secret that the explosion of technology has changed the.

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    2 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 20, 2020 , by Allison Gauss

    3 Inexpensive Ways to Boost Your Nonprofit's Visibility

    Visibility and public awareness are important concerns for any.

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    3 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 20, 2020 , by Sara Lowe

    Top Nonprofits of 2017

    According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS),.

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    4 min read
    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    September 15, 2020 , by Julia Campbell

    8 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Live-Streaming Video for Better Storytelling

    Live-streaming video on Facebook, Instagram, Periscope, etc., is all.

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    4 min read
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    Graphic Design, Nonprofit Marketing
    August 19, 2021 , by Stefanie Pous

    Infographics for Nonprofits: How to Do It Right

    Infographics are the newest and most shareable form of digital media,.

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    2 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    August 31, 2021 , by Becca Bloch

    35 Marketing Blogs your Nonprofit Should Start Reading Today

    Professional development and lifelong learning are fundamental.

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    1 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Social Media
    February 20, 2020 , by Becca Bloch

    12 Nonprofit Videos that Spark Inspiration and Action

    It is a known fact that the combination of pictures, music, and words.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 10, 2020 , by Becca Bloch

    It did what? Free NGO Marketing Tools

    Marketing goes beyond your nonprofit's website, blog, and email.

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    2 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    February 20, 2020 , by Hillary Skeffington

    8 Rookie Email Marketing Mistakes from Nonprofits

    1. No Consent

    If you’re wary whether or not you have consent to Signs.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Nonprofit Storytelling
    February 24, 2020 , by Hillary Skeffington

    PART II - 3 More Successful Content Writing Strategies for Nonprofits

    In last week’s blog post, a highlighted 3 proven-to-succeed content.

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    4 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    December 1, 2020 , by Hillary Skeffington

    PART I - 3 Strategies to Write Compelling Content for Your Nonprofit Website

    At the heart of every nonprofit is a story. Inspired by an idea, born.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Web Design
    December 28, 2021 , by Hillary Skeffington

    3 Great Nonprofit Calls-To-Action, and How They Could Improve

    You may have read our blog post a few weeks back that discussed 6.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing, Web Design
    August 27, 2021 , by Hillary Skeffington

    6 Tips to Optimize Your Nonprofit's CTA and Improve Conversions

     

    If you’re like most nonprofits perusing the web for various tips on.

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    3 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    December 28, 2021 , by Hillary Skeffington

    11 Elements of Successful Email Marketing for Nonprofits

    So you’ve read all about what not to do in a nonprofit email campaign.

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    4 min read
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    Google for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Marketing
    June 25, 2021 , by Alyssa Hansen

    Tracking Website Traffic for Nonprofits

    In today’s Internet age, it is important to know how your audience is.

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    2 min read
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    Nonprofit Marketing
    March 24, 2021 , by Alyssa Hansen

    Top 7 Mistakes Made By Nonprofit Email Campaigns

    Everybody knows that email is essential for stakeholder.

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    2 min read
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