Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

I will summarize the top takeaways and the call to action: Nonprofits and the people who work for them have to loose their fear of taking risks and that opens us up to fail and improve. This means front loading failure as well as doing “after action reviews.” npfail #13ntcbets. Shari (@silsen) April 13, 2013.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Not just to broadcast, but to have a conversation, share ideas, and provide context. Change.org describes itself as: Change.org is the world’s fastest growing social action platform, empowering people to make a difference across a variety of important causes. Is it to take action – online? Isn’t that the point?

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Applying reflection, reasoning, and individual experience to problem-solving is not part of the Summit supercomputer program, but it is an approach that is invaluable in making advantageous business decisions. We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

But how do you translate amorphous “growth” into actionable steps? This way of thinking is reflected in your actions and demeanor, modeling behavior for those around you. Meaningful, substantive conversations are one of the most effective ways to learn and grow. Growth and fixed mindsets make for an elegant framework.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Communication is conducted in natural language, similar to how you would converse with a friend or colleague. Remember, the first version of the policy doesn’t have to be perfect; initiating this conversation is key. Regular Reviews: The world of AI is constantly evolving, and your policies should reflect this.

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Classy

JUNE 2, 2021

A large part of that is examining what actions define fundraising strategies that bring in more online donations and keep donors engaged each year. Below, you’ll find the proactive actions taken by nonprofits who increased their online donations by 84% with 122% more transactions in just 90 days. Our findings are now your roadmap.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Those questions can be in an application, in conversations with program officers, or during the deliberation meetings with your board. Your application should reflect an awareness of these changes, otherwise you might come across as indifferent to the shifts in society and the sector. Questions are critical tools for good grantmaking.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

The categories that are represented should reflect qualities that directors bring to the board as well as characteristics that will enhance the organization’s growth and development. That’s why there is no substitute for the impact of personal conversations. These are kernels of truth that move people to affiliation and action.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

Many in the philanthropic community desire that nonprofits reflect the communities they serve—including everyone from volunteers and donors to staff, executives, and the board. You want to ensure all voices from the communities you serve are reflected throughout your organization, especially on your board. Then, create an action plan.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

The goal is then to turn those data insights into actionable tasks. Each donor action in response to your outreach produces additional data to inform your next interaction. They measure non-financial or financial criteria that reflect the efficacy of an organization, program, or initiative.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 8, 2021

Data provides actionable insights and can give associations a navigable path to make better informed business decisions. In this case, the number of conversions and the total number of active participants in the campaign can be leading indicators for your goal of increasing membership. Engage in Analysis.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 9, 2010

As I recently announced , I’m collaborating with Matt Chevy on a redesign of this website to freshen up the design, make presentations, resources and case studies all easier to find, and surface the rich conversations taking place in the comments. Thanks to everyone who shared opinions and those who I know will continue to weigh in.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Your next game-changing testimonial could be just a conversation away. The Importance of Testimonials Testimonials are personal endorsements, typically in the form of a statement or story, that reflect a person’s experience with your nonprofit. This could include beneficiaries, donors, volunteers, or partners.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. This can be done through education as well as action.  Check out our last installment here!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2010

Here are some reflections about how we used crowdsourcing techniques for a very fast-moving campaign and lessons learned that may apply to your work. Lesson #1: Design an action and invitation that’s doable and interesting – while focused on your goal. Hi friends-.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

Some Reflections. From Conversational Keynote To Conversational Workshop. I’ve been playing with the conversational panel or conversational keynote models for short sessions (60, 75 or 90 minutes.) A conversational approach is not an expert or a group of experts talking the whole time.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 19, 2021

We’re also thrilled to bring together several special guests for keynotes and fireside chat conversations! Doyin will share his journey of building his brand and stepping into leadership to take action in a vulnerable space. for a fireside chat on his journey, data as a means of improvement, and a call for action to bridge the divide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. This can be as simple as a poll or having participants type a reflective question in the chat at the beginning. This makes for a lively and highly interactive session – and it is also very efficient.

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M+R

JANUARY 24, 2022

It’s how we communicate compassion and outrage and hope, how we turn abstract and complex issues into concrete and immediate action. In many cases, we are asking people to take action on a topic that affects them directly. Does our creative reflect the demographics of the audiences we want to reach? Source: Girls Inc.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Valerie isn’t going to appreciate interactive games if they don’t give her actionable, valuable tips. Here are a few ideas we would use to create relatable courses in this scenario: Scenery and visuals that reflect the organization. Examples, questions, and scenarios that reflect what the learner will encounter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2012

Knowledge capture makes it easy to share the learning with others in the community, but as a session designer and speaker – you can also use it to do an “ after action ” review to help you review the delivery and the content. Documentation of Session. Blog Posts: Wild Woman Fundraising and Wiser Earth wrote session recaps.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

We can learn through reflection and come to deeper understandings. Action One: Making Distinctions about Data When creating or taking on a knowledge role, making one key distinction can help to move us from overwhelm to potential—information is not data and data is not knowledge. Learning, we do naturally.

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DipJar

JANUARY 28, 2022

Join Sam Lee, Digital Marketing Strategist from Elevation , for an introduction to the nonprofit marketing funnel that includes Brand Building, Awareness, Consideration, Evaluation and Intent, and Conversion / Action. We’ll reflect on: – What stories will my nonprofit tell? How will we present them on our channels?

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Organize : Once you have clarified each item, organize them into projects and next actions. Reflect : Once a week, take some time to reflect on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to your system. Engage : The final step is to simply get started and take action on your tasks.

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Classy

JUNE 7, 2021

Even though monthly donors generally give smaller amounts on a per gift basis, they are over five times more valuable to your nonprofit than one-time donors and are more likely to take additional actions for your nonprofit on top of their monthly gift. Download the Ultimate Guide to Recurring Giving. Amplify Your CTA With a Sense of Urgency.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 29, 2021

However, according to the National Council of Nonprofits , values written on a page are not authentic until an organization’s actions demonstrate them. This act of solidarity is a starting point, but not valid unless the organization takes intentional actions to progress their mission to commit to DEI. Reflect on past efforts.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

While our upcoming session at bbcon 2023 will focus on where the tools are, we also hope to help shape conversations about where generative AIs are headed. This will be an honest and authentic conversation about the many obstacles confronted by under-resourced individuals and organizations striving to help drive social change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

Part of the process includes regular check-in calls to reflect on what we're learning. It much easier to collect, analyze and take action with your data when you do a little bit each month or every other week. The key here is actionable data. Measurement should inform specific decisions and/or actions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs. Quiet Reflection: Socoot. 11. It was amazing to have a full moment of silence for participants to reflect and pick out something they plan to use in their social media strategy or techniques.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

If staff interact more with AI tools than with one another to complete tasks, it reduces the well-documented benefits of informal conversations of building an effective workplace culture, onboarding new staff, and improving staff retention. This is called “co-botting” or “co-piloting” with AI.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Your engagement should reflect that. When you have fundraising goals, it can be difficult to pause the action and focus on reading donor signals. From there, you can read the donor signals and take action. That process of tracking and reading donor signals elevates that data from simple information to actionable insights.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Reflect and analyze Review your results from GivingTuesday , including the total amount raised, donor demographics, and the success of your different approaches and social media channels. Share the hard data with your Development Committee and have a conversation about it. Take these steps to have a stellar post-GivingTuesday: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2010

These are important technical details that make it easy to involve the audience in the conversation. We covered the themes in our soon to be published book, The Networked Nonprofit , and engaged the audience in a conversation about these themes. I first encountered " Uncultured " through his work on Blog Action Day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With 30 years of experience bridging gags in diverse workplaces, and as a sought-out lecturer and a TEDx speaker, Kriska provides expert insights and actionable strategies in her book to help you: Effectively repair division. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Recognize warning signs.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With 30 years of experience bridging gags in diverse workplaces, and as a sought-out lecturer and a TEDx speaker, Kriska provides expert insights and actionable strategies in her book to help you: Effectively repair division. Bring cultural data into the organizational conversation. Recognize warning signs.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This need for flexibility is reflected in the grantmaking track at this year’s virtual bbcon, Blackbaud’s Tech Conference for Good, happening October 17–20. The 2022 bbcon Grantmaking-track sessions will provide thought-provoking ideas and actionable takeaways to help your grantmaking organization drive greater impact for your communities.

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