NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

During this time, I've help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups. More and more often, I get asked at conferences or on the blog for more information about how to create a community map or content plan. Community Map. Why : Why map your community? Content Map.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

See larger image here: Map from: Waddell, Steve. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building. This week at the Packard Foundation, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 16, 2013

Smith and his talk "Charting Collections of Connections in Social Media: Creating Maps and Measures with NodeXL." " Marc is with the Connected Action Group , which uses social methodology to gain insights into patterns of communities.

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Map Network San Francisco Analysis 57

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Convey the mission as urgently needed and highly solvable to inspire hope and action.

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Community Mapping. Community Mapping helps you identify not just the various segments of your audience, but also create a clear picture of which tools/platforms are associated with those groups and which messages are best to target where. Action: The action or connection that ties it together.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Oxfam in Haiti – Google Maps – This is a great example of how you can use a tool like Google Maps to tell a story and provide easy access to information – great job Oxfam! "Oxfam How do you transform it into charts, graphs, and maps that will help your audience understand the data and move them to take action?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

Most recently, we took a critical step in our climate action plan by including climate as a part of the company public policy platform, joining priorities like equal rights and privacy and security. “We org’s Climate Justice Action map , which connects people with local groups and other activists. From nonprofits like 350.org

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

There’s calls to action, story telling, questions and requests, and much more. On a flip chart or whiteboard (or if you are working through this by yourself, just use a piece of paper or a spread sheet on your computer) draw 4 vertical lines, creating 5 columns. Because it isn’t JUST a conversation! 2: What we Want.

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2012

We like to use a pie chart, as it provides a tidy circle for each channel that you can then combine into additional diagrams. Instead, they’re both great places to share original content, to ask people to take action with promotions or appeals, or even to provide some curated resources or links as part of newsletter.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

First, overall: And when you click on “What does this chart mean?&# it actually tells you, with much richer context: I personally love data-map mashups and Qriously uses them brilliantly! The questions could actually be calls to action! And once all 100 responses were gathered, I took a look at all the data. Campaigning.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2017

What’s an action you need to take to achieve your goal? Who on your team will be responsible for taking this action? When do they need to take this action? Heat maps, Click Maps, and Session Recorders. Heat maps, Click Maps, and Session Recorders. Or, why they choose to leave without converting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

A focus on the bar charts without taking the time to understand the challenges and open up creative thinking will not inspire organizational buy-in which is so important. Their theory of change is about raising awareness of the issues and then inspiring, engaging and encouraging their audiences to take actions around this goal.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

ASW would argue that the platforms don’t own the relationships; the platforms do own the topic of conversation, or the point of interest—a point that should really be made explicit and especially viewed as actionable. most social ads require explicit action. create maps of communication streams. Activities. personal cpm.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2011

It is a flow chart that calculates business performance taking into account not only whether the company had a profit, but whether that profit was good enough relative to the assets it took to generate it. A theory of change lays out the results and preconditions on a visual map that lays out the pathway for social change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In October, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques. He co-authored a paper called " Visual Diagnostics and Mapping for Scaling Change " and we had an opportunity to discuss it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

I’ve talked before about how to map your community and the messages within it. What’s so great about the chart from Forrester at the top of this post is that it shows you a great way to view segments of your database in an influential way.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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NTEN

MAY 1, 2013

13NTC tweets during the conference: 3000 from 806 unique tweeters from over 128 locations (thanks, Chris Tuttle for these cool visual charts). npfail Reflections and Call to Action from NTC Plenary on Failure , Beth Kanter. Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks. Resources from Tech Support Confidential , Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 18, 2007

Org charts, like maps, aren't given the attention they should be, especially in large institutions. Org charts are not just about putting people in their place. Check out They Rule , on which you can view and generate maps (circa 2004) by linking influential people to the institutions whose boards they are on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Nor can we rely on external experts, scholars or think tanks to map the road ahead for us — it is our responsibility to envision and shape the future for ourselves, our organizations and our society. action to position the sector to be proactive — not reactive — regarding the trends outlined in the report.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Tools Map Disaster Oregon 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Have they taken action on your issue in the past? Create a heat-map to show them where they live, or a series of charts to breakdown their values. What other organizations do they support? Then add information related to your organization: what are their values as it relates to your cause? No Donuts Required.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

13NTC tweets during the conference: 3000 from 806 unique tweeters from over 128 locations (thanks, Chris Tuttle for these cool visual charts). npfail Reflections and Call to Action from NTC Plenary on Failure , Beth Kanter. Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks. Resources from Tech Support Confidential , Cary Walski , MAP TechWorks.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2019

This is main stage action you’ll want to hear from the front row! ?. The rest of Wednesday’s sessions are breakouts—this day will go smoother for you if you’ve had time prior to the event to chart out which presentations are most useful. Map out a session grid. This will help you pick your sessions.

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Experiment South Carolina Tips Nashville 29

NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

They use data visualization and sharing tools like Swivel , Widgenie , Many Eyes , Google Maps , Google Motion Charts , APIs and more to make their data more available and more compelling. You should spend as much time and energy making your data, charts, and tables findable as you do making your reports and other content.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 24, 2013

about providing feedback at every turn – they are sticklers for data and statistics that you can toggle into charts or hard numbers to find out. YouTube branding, and free licensing for Google Earth and Maps. Google applies their hallmark innovation with apps like Google Maps Coordinate. They are also great. Change.Org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The guide is an excellent road map for designing and planning an evaluation of your overall communications plan. Taking Action or Fundraising: You're using social media tactics to spur supporters to action or donate. I particularly like the worksheet. Resources: Jeremiah Owyang, 50 Ways to Use Social Media Listed by Objective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2008

We used a map metaphor , inspired by and adapted a post by Chris Brogan. The original worksheet was developed from recommendations from the Spin Project and the " Smart Chart " developed by Spitfire Strategies.) The action - feed -reflection process is very important. Step 5: Measure Success.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

For example, simple or pre-populated forms, maps and location information, simple advocacy tools such as petitions, or simple instructions such as consumer or medical information. Most phones have little screens (see chart below) and render graphics poorly. Even smart phones vary significantly. (If

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. For example, note their call to action right on the YouTube video. The wiki becomes an electronic flip chart and resource collector. Compasspoint Workshop Slides - Beta. View more presentations from kanter.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 7, 2024

Map the data journey: Determine how each audience segment interacts with your data by mapping their workflows and identifying key touchpoints. This could include noting different points of data exploration, such as filtering data views or comparing specific charts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

And the goal of those relationships can be learning, collaboration, policy, service delivery, advocacy, mobilizing or action. Later, I found the chart in Net Gains. I tend to map my "working the clouds" work in short, time boxed bursts. I tend to do it when my concentration is at a lower point.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

All of the words probably have different meanings to each of us, but as a term, I mean programming, services, media events or campaigns that emerge from the needs, actions and involvement of the community. You can see CDSI in many things, and most clearly in grassroots organizing or any non-organization led action. Campaigns: 350.org.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 7, 2013

With your heart and mind engaged, turn your attention to these important actions: Understanding the mission so well that you can talk about it, at a moment’s notice, to whomever you meet. Understanding the strategic plan and the course it is charting for the organization’s future. Strategic plans ARE NOT static documents.

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Government Metrics Chart Review 39

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With interactive maps, private meeting scheduling, and a personalized agenda, attendees have everything they need to get more from the event. The task manager allows you to assign, manage, and track the progress of action items. Remember, events play a vital role in your nonprofit’s overall fundraising plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Along with Ed Walz, myself, and Liane, we spent a lot of time at the beginning mapping out program level outs and used a modified theory of change process. This prevents getting to tactical too quickly and places results in a larger context. One-Click Advocacy: What is the call to action online? How will you get their voice?

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