Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

They are characterized by the follow­ing elements: collective intentional action, continuity of sustained action, outsider status, scope and scale, and for­mation of collective identity. *. Coordinate efforts, take joint action, and dis­seminate information about what works. Deepen agreement on a shared political frame.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2012

My first ladder of engagement was developed for the America’s Giving Challenge contest that I won in 2008 - it was a framework that used the “community manager” or “network weaver” as the human face to connect with people and bring them to the next level of involvement. How do you measure engagement?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2013

.” I started with a full-day workshop outside of Auckland called “The Networked NGO in New Zealand,” this workshop was for activist organizations and focused on strategy, measurement, and best practices for managing and implementing social media as a network. Pass the Ugly Doll in New Zealand.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

I chronicled some of these back in 2008. 6) Social Proofing the Call To Action: Another reason is the social proofing element or social validation , where friends tag their friends on social network. Ice Bucket Challenge in winter time would not have worked. (6) Fundraising'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2011

I started with an overview of the state of social media measurement and ROI in the nonprofit field, outlining some of the challenges and the needs: * Social media measurement goes hand in hand with good practice. Slightly more mature practice for measuring business results vs social impact.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Last week, the Sacramento Bee newspaper published an account of a very prominent electronics recycler, Electronics Recyclers International (ERI), that has been a leader in advocating for responsible environmental practices, while at the same time dumping lots of electronic junk overseas. Much of it was labeled as reusable electronics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

.” This was one of the reasons why I wanted to write the book, “ The Networked Nonprofit ,” with co-author Alison Fine back in 2008-09. I noticed a big change in 2010, the year the book was published. There were slightly less crossed-legs and arms and more curiosity and questions like, “What are the best practices?

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. 5 Mobile Fundraising Best Practices. Check out our recommended best practices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

Different thinkers and practitioners use different terms to describe similar tools and practices. So, I use the term social media to encompass all the tools and all the practices that are described by the terms I mentioned above. Collaboration can happen at three levels: conversation, co-creation and collective action.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

Here’s a list of 10 best practices you can follow when working on your site content. Integrate any relevant and current “take action” items such as “sign the petition to stop Big Oil from drilling in the Arctic Refuge.” I like that you list "Get To The Point" as the #1 practice.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

We focused on action and making change for the patient. At the 2008 conference, I attended a session presented by Farra Trompeter of Big Duck Consulting. It's a call-to-action. Practice Makes Almost Perfect In the weeks leading up to the launch, we arranged private sneak peeks with some advocates and supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 11, 2013

inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. With the recent scarcity of grant funding, excellent program evaluation practices are becoming a distinguishing element of effective and grant-competitive nonprofit organizations. However, increasingly nonprofits are moving to the practice of outcome evaluation. As part of a.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Ted Fickes, Electronic Communications Manager, The Wilderness Society (Central Rockies Regional Office) In September, 2008, Green for All , 1Sky and the We Campaign organized a national day of action -- Green Jobs Now -- to demand progress on green jobs and a green economy. Activism: the word itself denotes action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I’ve constantly stretching myself to learn new techniques that help nonprofits embrace and effectively put social media strategies and tools into practice as well as address the change management issues of becoming a Networked Nonprofit. Balancing Learning Through Content Delivery and Sharing Experience. The Challenge of Transfer.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Entries will be accepted until February 15, 2008 at which time finalists will be determined. beginning March 1, 2008; individuals will be able to vote on their favorite entry through March 20, 2008. The finalists will be shown on www.DoGooder.tv For additional information about See3 Communications, visit www.see3.net

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

The speakers included an amazing morning key note by Arianna Huffington, luncheon talk by Facebook's Randi Zuckerberg, and an all-star closing discussion panel. (I live tweeted and blogged the event) One of the best quotes of the day came from Arianna Huffington who said, "To be generous, practice generosity." It also has widgets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The other survey, implemented by Philanthropy Action, focuses on midsized nonprofits. It’s time to set realistic outcomes, look for strategic efficiencies, and define and share best practices. The headline is: Social Network and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's The Use? I don't think it is a good idea to simply dismiss social media.

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See3

NOVEMBER 26, 2007

They understand that an organization, or a campaign, must tell a story to build an audience, and then activate that audience with a compelling call to action. She’ll be taking questions about her presentation on January 16, 2008. She’ll be taking questions about her presentation on January 16, 2008.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Past behavior is an indicator of future actions, but that’s not likely the case this year. Well, you can start by reading some of the most recent studies by Blackbaud, Donor Digital and M+R Strategic Services with 2008 year-end highlights, and smart tactics to deploy in these hard times. Things didn’t end so bad in 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Taking action for social change without lifting a finger. Connecting Communities for the Common Good: Owning Online Organizing When community transcends “place,” how do you create dynamic online spaces for activists to connect and take action? Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

In 2008, I was honored to be on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. In 2008, I designed the Nonprofit and Social Media ROI Poetry Slam and last year was a panel on crowdsourcing that modeled crowdsourcing in the design and delivery. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

This year 2008 people are in attendance, the most ever. The elephant is the fuel for action and change. Lots of inspiration to take back to your practice, organization, and work about creating change. ?. Holly warmed up the crowd with a humorous slide show about the Internet connectivy. Direct the Rider.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 9, 2016

Once everyone is sending the same message, quantifying your voice by the number of actions advocates send as messages to the decision maker’s office is much easier. By asking advocate to donate in support of the issue or campaign that they just took action on, you’re isolating the potential donors that are most likely to take action.

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Care2

APRIL 12, 2009

Vote for the Best 2008 Nonprofit Videos. Vote for the Best 2008 Nonprofit Videos. Free And Open Source Online Advocacy: Tools And Best Practices. The DoGooder TV awards received almost 400 submissions from 175 nonprofit organizations and causes. Now it's time for the public to vote for their favorite nonprofit videos.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Use email to reach out to your constituents to let them know what you’re up to or to ask them to take action. With email newsletters and emails as part of your campaigns you can move your supporters up the ladder of engagement to take more actions and help you more and more. Very cool project from 2008: Twitter Vote Report.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 7, 2016

Legislation includes action by Congress, any state legislature, any local council, or similar governing body, with respect to acts, bills, resolutions, or similar items (such as legislative confirmation of appointive office), or by the public in referendum, ballot initiative, constitutional amendment, or similar procedure.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Taking action for social change without lifting a finger. Connecting Communities for the Common Good: Owning Online Organizing When community transcends “place,” how do you create dynamic online spaces for activists to connect and take action? Sl’ack-Ti-vism.

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Judi Sohn

MARCH 12, 2011

We focused on action and making change for the patient. At the 2008 conference, I attended a session presented by Farra Trompeter of Big Duck. It’s a call-to-action. Practice Makes Almost Perfect. Tip #4: Make lists and practice in advance. We focused on the science and policy. It’s a statement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

What influences you in the actions you take? My research looks at the media landscape and the concept of influence and how this affects the public agenda.and within this mess and shades of gray, how and where the practice of social marketing fits in. Tell me about your thesis. How will your thesis inform you work in June?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Their donor file has quintupled since 2008. An effective donor retention strategy requires a plan and consistent action. Enjoy them now; then practice a year-round attitude of gratitude. And they regularly maintain and update their database. Can you do like they do? Shanon Doolittle , Doogooder. Be a nice human. Chew ‘em up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2011

This year 2008 people are in attendance, the most ever. The elephant is the fuel for action and change. Lots of inspiration to take back to your practice, organization, and work about creating change. The Friday plenary session at the NTC featured Dan Heath, Co-Author of Flip the Switch, and was all about organizational change.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Did anyone click through to donate or take action after a call to action at the end of the video? Funds received or tangible actions taken during or immediately following a campaign are other outcome measures. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The future is live. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 18, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The data were collected in the summer of 2009 by asking people to reflect on their volunteering during all of 2008.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 15, 2023

Having access to these tools enables your organization to easily review historical data, adopt new best practices, and make data-driven decisions about future grantmaking cycles. Need a list of scholarship recipients who graduated from Harvard between 2008 and 2018? No problem! This gives you a full grant history for each organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. The "Fall Festival" advertised on their homepage is for 2008, and the "events" link opens up to a May 2009 calendar.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election. Being everywhere is nice, being relevant is best. Where radio, TV, and print are economies of scarcity, he said the Internet is an economy of abundance.

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