The beginning of the year is a big time for nonprofits. You’ve got your beginning kickoff fundraising push. You just finished a really busy time of the year, And let’s be honest, it’s your last chance to get people to donate for the previous tax year. So, now is the time to plan for satellite TV for your nonprofit operation. Here’s why it just makes sense.
Satellite TV brings people in and keeps them
No matter what kind of operation you run, you want the people you serve to feel comfortable. Maybe you have a waiting room where people sit and prepare to talk to clergy. Perhaps there’s a large open space where you serve groups. Maybe you’re talking to younger people with short attention spans. There are tons of different nonprofits out there.
The one thing they have in common is that they don’t exist without the public. You need to keep people engaged and keep them focused on your message. Satellite TV draws them in, and it keeps them quiet as well. With people staying for a longer time in your facility, you have more opportunity to put your message out. One TV running live programming and one running a digital slideshow will keep that engagement going.
When weather threatens to become an issue, satellite TV is there. It’s more reliable than cable, and can even run on battery backup systems. If you have an unexpected surge of people due to natural disasters, satellite TV is invaluable. It keeps everyone informed and calm.
Satellite TV is a great value
Budgets are always tight. You’re always looking for a way to do more with less. You might think of satellite TV as a luxury that you can’t live without. Truth is, it’s a great value. Plans for businesses are very reasonable, especially for the basics. You’ll do more with less with satellite TV. Plus, you’ll get access to local channels which will keep you aware of emergencies.
Satellite TV service doesn’t take maintenance, it doesn’t need updates, and it doesn’t go obsolete. You can’t say that about streaming boxes and streaming services, to be sure. When you’re running a nonprofit you know that everyone’s time is stretched thin. This is an easy solution that you won’t have to fiddle with.
Satellite TV is an “easy sell” to donors
Now’s the time of year you get to put your message out to the public. Sure, you can do that year-round, but the end of the year is when people do their final tax planning and are in that “charitable mood.” Asking for a year’s worth of satellite TV — often under $250 — is easy if you tell people the stuff I’ve written about above. Now is the time to hone that message and get it out to the people who are thinking of donating. When they see the smart ways you’re planning to spend their money, they might just give you a little more of it.
One more thing: streaming is illegal
What? That’s right, I said it. If you have a business license and you’re streaming, you’re doing it illegally. Most streaming providers don’t allow their services to be used in businesses at all. This is true even if you’ve signed up for the service (as opposed to just using someone else’s account.) It’s just something you don’t want to be in the middle of. I mean, let’s be honest, the Netflix cops are probably not going to come and shut you down. But what if they did? Could you afford the lawsuit?
Next step: call the experts
Now you see that satellite TV and nonprofits are a great fit. But you don’t have a lot of time in your day to get it done. That’s why you need a friend in the business. Call the experts at Signal Connect and we’ll take care of everything. Our representatives will get you all set up the right way and make sure the installation’s done the way you need it to be.
One call gets it all started. Signal Connect is a DIRECTV Commercial Dealer and we have helped nonprofits like yours to get set up with satellite TV easily. Call us at 888-233-7563. We’re here during East Coast business hours. If it’s after hours, fill out the form below. We’ll get back to you, usually within one business day.
