Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Here’s a small list of articles and blog posts that help frame this topic, including how the term “Data-Informed” was using in my recent book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Jacob Harold, “ Nonprofits Master “Medium Data” Before Tackling Big Data.” Harvard Business Review, March 2013.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

My e-newsletter is by far the driving force behind Nonprofit Tech 2.0. And even though a recent report pointed out that email open and donor response are dropping in the nonprofit sector, I can’t help but wonder if current (yet old) e-newsletter design trends have a lot to do with the results. Bottom of e-Newsletter: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. In 2013, I am focused on changing that.

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DECEMBER 30, 2012

As you have probably experienced yourself, raising money for your nonprofit campaign on social media is like pulling teeth. According to the 2012 Nonprofit benchmark Social Network Benchmarking Report, 98% of nonprofits didn’t raise a dime on Facebook, which is second most trafficked site on the web in the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s

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OCTOBER 13, 2014

There''s no shortage of technology options available to nonprofits today for fundraising. Which web communication channels are the most effective? A tried and true way to start: talk to your peers in the nonprofit sector, and learn from their experiences! Fundraisers believe in technology, but often lack it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Shanon Doolittle (@sldoolittle) February 11, 2013. Colleagues Zan McColloch-Lussier and Peter Drury managing the back channel, the Twitter was rich with almost 1,000 tweets and the hashtag #kantersea trended locally. I pulled together a curated collection of the best tweets on storify , but here are a few tweets that resonated.

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MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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MAY 13, 2014

They have deemed email a dying communications channel, which is absurd. Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2013

Note from Beth: Like many colleagues who are nonprofit technology capacity builders, we often get asked the question, “What’s hot? 7 Nonprofit Videos on Vine byGuest Post by Madeleine Hammond. What’s not? What’s the new cool thing?” What’s the latest impact of new technologies on society?

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JULY 18, 2018

The Nonprofit Fundraising Strategic Plan Guide explores the fundraising planning process and breaks down each of the necessary elements that will allow you and your team to elevate your next campaign. Your fundraising team should bring together a mix of nonprofit pros with complementary skills and align them around your strategic plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. ” Dave analyzes trends and technologies to predict what is next on the horizon.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2013

Last week Blackbaud along with partners HJC, Sea Change Strategies, and Edge Research released findings from the 2013 Next Generation of Canadian Giving study. The study looked at the following: What are the preferred giving channels for Generation Y (18-32); Generation X (33-48); Baby Boomers (49-67); and Civics (68+) ?

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APRIL 18, 2014

Loyalty, donation levels, and fundraising performances is just some of the data unveiled in Blackbaud''s 2013 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising study. The study looked at peer-to-peer giving across 39 organizations over the last 3 years (from 2011 to 2013). Ask people on both channels. Does it work? What''s your average self-donation?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

But many nonprofits are not properly measuring whether their engagement efforts are worth the time and cost. Based on the her book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit, winner of the 2013 Terry McAdam Award, Beth Kanter will share frameworks, strategies and practical tips for engaging with your network in ways that lead to measurable results.

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JUNE 13, 2013

In addition, almost all nonprofits have a social media presence. Yes, the 140-characters can be limiting, but as campaigners working on creating social change on the ground it’s critical that we use online channels like social media to raise awareness, debunk myths by the opposition, and inspire people to take action.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2017

At the Lupus Foundation of America , we’ve been active on Instagram since 2013, though until recently, it was not a central part of our organization’s social media strategy. 5 Instagram Ideas for Nonprofits. By mid-2016 however, Instagram’s growth in popularity was having upside effects that we couldn’t ignore.

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OCTOBER 3, 2013

The following article originally appeared in The NonProfit Times Live from bbcon newsletter. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s Tailor content specifically for each social media channel as each one has its own tone, terminology, etc. To subscribe to a future newsletter, visit [link]. So, don’t do it. Interactive Social Media'

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 7, 2013

In a major study of more than 800 Canadian donors that we at hjc recently completed with Blackbaud , Edge Research , and Sea Change Strategies , two big trends stood out: mobile fundraising and crowdfunding. But, how will these two trends help you reach each generation of Canadian donors? First, let’s look at the generations studied.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 5, 2013

Peer to peer fundraising events like runs, walks and rides have become a staple for nonprofit fundraisers, and often bring in more revenue than any other fundraising campaign throughout the year. During the webinar will I will be presenting the key findings in the report and explore trends that will define the P2P industry this coming year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. But if you are working with a network of similar nonprofits, doing a more formal benchmarking study can offer a lot of benefits.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! The online protest event was organized by the DC area based advocacy nonprofit, Demand Progress. The Microsoft @Safer Online channel is hosting an all-day tweet chat for sharing online safety tips. Privacy and Security. The Day We Fight Back.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2014

2013 was a strong year for fundraising, with charities posting their best increase since before the economy plunged in 2008, according to the 2013 Charitable Giving Report. With serious disasters abroad in 2013 eclipsing those in the U.S., “It costs money to bring in money,” McGinly said. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Throwing back to the 2013 Benchmark Study , we witnessed an explosion of growth of sustainer giving – a 27% increase over the previous year. Consequently, we’ve encouraged organizations to double down on sustainers – to think critically about how they can take advantage of this trend.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Stop, Start, and Continue. of total fundraising revenue.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

That purpose, of course, is to build a life-long relationship with alumni of your nonprofit’s program or school so that they are a donor and champion for your organization. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. pic.twitter.com/PXdIUl0IIQ.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2015

During my 14 years of working in the nonprofit industry, specifically a Private College Prep Catholic High School, I have found that it tends to be a slightly fragile technical community due to its very nature. Many times it’s the nonprofit leaders who are responsible for promoting or stifling change. Leveraging the web matters.

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DECEMBER 2, 2013

percent for the three months ending October 2013, compared to the same period a year earlier. “This year has been a better year for the nonprofit sector than it has been in a number of years,” said Chuck Longfield, Blackbaud’s chief scientist and creator of the Index. Among 3,097 charities that raised nearly $1.7

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Mobile Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Mobile Web.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news out in NGO-land. Since we're three months into the new year, you're welcome to revisit my new-and-improved list of 2013 forecasts for hot nonprofit technology trends as well. Time for Nonprofit and Charity Videos.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. Probably not. Probably not.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

On the day that I submitted the final manuscript of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits to McGraw-Hill, Facebook launched Timeline for Pages. here are 22 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits : 1. That said, for those of you that have bought the book [Thank you!],

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

And if the collection of resources and highlights below are any indication, a lot has happened in the nonprofit industry over the past 365 days. As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. The amount of time that a nonprofit can invest in mobile and social media depends on capacity. Often small nonprofits try to be active on more than two social networks by sharing the responsibility among staff.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 4, 2014

For all the good they do, nonprofits deserve recognition. And that is the whole point of the Impact Awards : recognizing nonprofits that use technology to make our world a better place. This year, the 2014 Impact Awards will be announced in Nashville, TN at the Blackbaud Conference for Nonprofits. Read the case study.

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