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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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

How to glean insights: Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data. Often, this is a high-level report, focused on strategic, organization-wide metrics of success.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The reality for many organizations, whether a smaller nonprofit, a large international advocacy organization or a government agency, is that their data lives in separate silos. For many organizations, different departments have different data storage requirements and they end up with their data stuck in different platforms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

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. If you missed it, you can read Part 1: Systems Mapping for Nonprofits.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Direct mail gives your supporters a physical object to connect them to your organization, making it a highly personal way to reach out. This builds up your reputation as an established, trustworthy organization. Conduct research about your organization’s specific market, working to identify marketwide consumer and technology trends.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2021

In the wake of their deaths, individuals, communities, and organizations have shown solidarity with words, actions, and millions of dollars pledged to end anti-Asian discrimination, violence, and hate. To further explore how philanthropy is responding, check out Candid’s Racial Equity map. [i] Additional trends in 2021.

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The previous version of Google Analytics (GA3 or Universal Analytics) was around for over a decade and helped organizations of all shapes and sizes track and analyze data around their website traffic. This enables you to map the entire journey to the form so you can see where people are falling off. What Is Google Analytics 4?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. We covered how to do Community Mapping (identifying the segments and goals of the community), Content Mapping (creating a plan for which content goes where, and why), and Data Tracking (pulling all the numbers together). Community Mapping. >> Content Mapping. >>

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people. In June, Tides partnered with Rhiza on a data mapping pilot using their Insight software. and "to what ends?"

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Yesterday was the 3rd annual Women Who Tech Telesummit , bringing together over 600 women (and men) from for-profit and nonprofit organizations and technology start, connecting developers and techies with those new to the field, igniting conversations and long-term collaborations. Community Mapping.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

Their donors, staff, and board members have extensive knowledge of local needs and organizations, and they also have relationships with local leaders in business, government, and education. Oftentimes, local government agencies and other funding organizations like United Way participate. . Benefits of Funder Collaboration .

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

From managing members to organizing events, there’s no shortage of work to do. These powerful programs contain nearly everything you need for managing your members, accounts, events and organization as a whole. Professional associations have a lot on their plate. An AMS might include the following.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. There are multiple facets to this process, which involves analysis, preparation, and research. That’s why far too many organizations operate without a clear marketing strategy: making a good one is time-consuming. .

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although they are not an IRS requirement, compelling annual reports can sway potential donors and show current donors how their money is helping your organization to make an impact. Your annual report should communicate the success of your organization and its financials in a concise, visual way. Sometimes it’s best to keep it simple.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

In her keynote, Jane gave us the big picture and framework about what social learning is and why it is important. What does learning the new mean for organizations? Then asked us to do analysis based on: Age. Organization. He asked to reflect on our network map. He asked us to list them. Hierarchical Position.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

We received copies of his Luma’s book and cards, “Innovation for People,” which is a synthesis of landscape analysis of design-thinking and human centered design methods. A frequent question Peter is asked about how an organization can become more innovative. “What are the skills that we need to practice for 10,000 hours?

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

At this point, the question isn’t whether to use tech but whether your tech stack is configured in a way that positions your organization for success. A nonprofit technology assessment is an evaluation of the digital maturity of your organization. This involves asking questions such as: Who is your organization?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

Your database doesn't track the date of your organization's last communication with a donor, and many of them aren't donating because they never hear from you. Unless you want an entire troop of gorillas fighting you every step of the way, thoroughly involve your team in every part of the process analysis and decision-making.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Savvy nonprofits will fulfill their organizations mission by diversifying their income stream.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! With this information, he can see whats happening with the average organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Web searches dont turn up much for this specific organization. They reported $1.2

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

It points out that poverty in rural areas is higher than in urban ones, but that "rural nonprofits find it incredibly difficult to build strong organizations" despite this reality. However, Cynthia Adams presented some interesting numbers showing that private foundation grants are not the entire picture.

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Candid

AUGUST 3, 2021

Since 2010, Human Rights Funders Network (HRFN) and Candid have partnered on research that maps funding for human rights globally. Our analysis provides an evidence base to understand and strengthen resourcing for social change. We are changing our analysis and shifting our practices to be fully accountable to racial justice movements.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! How to Start a Nonprofit Organization: Questions t.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Audience Analysis. You have a site map that resonates with the way your audience accesses information. Remember, your website is not just a pretty picture. We’re hosting three virtual events that will show you how we can help guide your organization to achieve more effective web strategy and design.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community. What’s our role?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 29, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Disclaimer Friday, April 29, 2011 Research Friday: The Office or the Impact? Ashcraft, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2009

You have to set up a framework at the beginning - hence the vital importance of a strategy map. So, for the purposes of an ROI analysis and reporting to decision-makers, maybe you don't emphasize those values in the report or be the only value. He recommends to prioritize according.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. Here’s how to do nonprofit strategic planning in a way that will give you a clear picture of where your nonprofit is headed and how to get there.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

I know that as good, smart people working at good, smart organizations, we believe in the power of transparency. My favorite bit so far is the jobs map. . Even simple tools like Google Docs means your organization can report real time data, online, anytime. But it's difficult to put the theory into practice. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

According to the NTEN blog, it's a much deeper set of tools than before, and the site provides integration resources for organizations using social media sites like Facebook and YouTube in their strategies. Judi finishes her analysis with the big picture, noting the downside is cost: Think of all the tools out there with open APIs that we???re

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2007

Let's begin with big picture question that Gavin raised: What purpose do folksonomies serve? I argue that while folksonomies are changing the way we interact with content, people, and organizations, they are still a long way from helping us optimize our consumption of the ever increasing amount of content and media on the Web.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 11, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Personally, I really like the analysis and detail of Rooney's myths. 18, Issue 1.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

We offer full-service technology consultation to nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes, and we put a special emphasis on the planning process. How does technology help nonprofit organizations? First, an effective plan enables your organization to develop a more comprehensive technology strategy. Receiving donations.

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Candid

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As new leaders in our respective organizations, Ann Mei as CEO of Candid and Kellea as Executive Director of HRFN, we recognize that this research would not be possible without our partnership. Nesting our analysis of human rights funding in Candid’s larger dataset means we can contextualize the numbers. Showcasing the latest findings.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Are you looking at a map or the rearview mirror? Take time to appreciate your team members who contributed to your organization’s fundraising success. . . “Rearview mirror” metrics don’t point your organization to where you would like to head. Map Metrics. I believe the same is true with fundraising.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

If a capital campaign is on the horizon for your organization, Aaron Bishop and Brian O’Neil will share strategies and resources available to confidently predict your project costs and resources needed. And the way that Brian and I know each other we’re strategic partners when we work with organizations.

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