Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Instagram, the popular Millennial photo sharing site, is gaining traction with world leaders, government leaders and nonprofit executive directors. The visual nature makes it a perfect channel for executive directors to engage with their stakeholders. He gives you the inside story about the work of art. Visibility.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Today, Melissa Bank Stepno, Director of Analytics & Business Consulting Services at Blackbaud, joins the podcast to talk about some lessons we’ve learned from organizations that have been successful with engaging new donors during the pandemic. How organizations can cut through the noise and communicate with donors.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

Try using this language on your Ways to Give page or planned giving microsite—here’s an example from the National Museum of Wildlife Art. For nonprofits, it’s an extremely helpful way to diversify and stabilize their revenue streams. They’re also framed in appealing ways that emphasize the benefits donors receive from them.

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Double the Donation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Adding an end-of-year email stream: The end of the year can be one of the most crucial times for nonprofit fundraisers, and our new end-of-year email streams can help make the most of matching gifts. ” – Bert Kimrey, Director of Community Marketing.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Arts and culture. During the pandemic, many nonprofits discovered the potential of live streaming digital content and virtual events. What to Do if You’re Being Bullied. 10 Ways to Keep Black People and Their Allies Out of Jail. Tips for Safely Bringing Home a Rescue Dog. How to Protect Your Pets in a Natural Disaster. Environmental.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Some things to ask for might include: Book collections Technology, like phones, laptops, tablets Certificates to local businesses Art pieces. Art-themed Auction. Appeal to this audience with an art-themed auction! Explore their collection of art items here. You can stream an entire series (Lord of the Rings marathon?)

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. These materials often include: Board of directors list, including names, short bios, term lengths, and contact info. In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Most recent Form 990.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

I used the following statements given that I had a mix of staff members – from executive directors, social media managers, and policy/program directors. How To Convince Policy Directors. It is a good idea to include a fun question appropriate to the audience to illustrate the technique. We used: I love grass-fed beef.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Couple this with the power of live streaming and your guests may socialize with each other while they eat from the comfort of their own home. If you want to make it a hybrid event, simply have a group of folks come to an in-person dinner on location while having meals delivered to a few others watch the virtual version over a live stream.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

Learn how to become a social organization with tips from Yammer 's director of community. arts organization , and a Canadian wildlife organization to better fulfill their missions. Get practical advice on live-streaming an activist event and making an all-star meme for your nonprofit. TechSoup has new product donations!

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

In the tech world state-of-the-art doesn’t exist. Kevin Ordonez,orgSource’s Managing Director of Digital Strategy, explains what you have to gain from an assessment this way. Revenue Financial diversification and streams of revenue 5. Why is this extra attention important? The value is in the process and journey.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 6, 2012

All winners will be announced on March 28 at an awards ceremony and screening party in San Francisco and on streamed to the web. Aaron Bramley is co-founder and director of communication/education for Lights. Raven Brooks is the executive director of Netroots Foundation and Netroots Nation. entertainment, media, and technology.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

” Nonprofits once limited to raising money through cookie sales, charity balls, and foundation grants now have access to almost limitless fundraising streams with new technology platforms, micro-funding models, and evolving culture of giving. Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 31, 2012

She is an experienced Director, Producer, Researcher, Screenwriter and Social Media Marketing Strategist with field and studio experience on large- and small-scale productions in the United States, England, Ghana, Thailand and Laos. of art, activism, and academic inquiry on the politically charged. also blogs for the Huffington Post.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Facebook Ad Platform November 13, 2007 It always takes me a bit to digest new Web 2.0 at 2:39 pm Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants » Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology 11.19.07

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

For now, pick a floor and ceiling that feels about right (there’s way more art than science to this than you might think). The major gifts director. It’s not uncommon for new mid-level donors to get pulled out of the mail stream by major gifts, where they will languish at the bottom of a major gifts officer’s portfolio.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 6, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology NTC Links April 6, 2007 There has been a little bit of blogging and the like at NTC – although it was certainly hindered yesterday, when the internet was down for most of the day.

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Everyaction

JULY 12, 2018

At this intimate Frenchmen Street bar, catch one of two live music sets (at 6pm and 10pm) seven days a week, and don't forget to stop by the outdoor art market next door. Our friend Carl Baloney, Director of Government Affairs at AIDS United , is also a NOLA native who comes from a family of local business owners. Carousel Bar.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Varied and sundry June 1, 2007 It’s been a week of mostly not work, which is a nice rest. I finally finished the first edited version of the scifi novel I wrote last summer. That feels good.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2012

She is an experienced Director, Producer, Researcher, Screenwriter and Social Media Marketing Strategist with field and studio experience on large- and small-scale productions in the United States, England, Ghana, Thailand and Laos. Aaron Bramley is the Co-founder and Director of Communication/Education for Lights.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

Roughly 21% of this came from gifts, donations, and grants, while 79% came from fees, contracts, and other revenue streams. Projects that are most likely to succeed are in the arts. According to the National Center for Charitable Statistics at The Urban Institute, 2013 saw $1.74 trillion in total revenue for the nonprofit sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2007

That's Jonny Goldstein and Steve Garfield imitating art. Jonny did a session on live streaming talk shows by doing a talk show. Not a bad idea to put a link in your twitter stream. Melanie Van Orden is the Executive Director of Podcasters Against Genocide. It was also great to see John Wall a second time this month!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2006

Photo from Politalk_Tim Flickr Stream via the Voter s project Cross-posted at Netsquared Election Day, Organizing, Campaigns, Nonprofits and Web 2.0 The NPTech Blog Chatter Confessions of a non-profit IT director blog rasied ruckus with his proposal for creating a closed forum and new NTEN Affinity Group : nptechhelp.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 13, 2009

A few good links that have been zooming across my screen: A long and incredibly thoughtful piece by Diana Ragsdale about the value proposition of arts organizations in the midst of a "culture change." Next week, Museum 2.0 The NAME/AAM Creativity and Collaboration retreat (May 31-June 2, 2009) is now open for registration.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event. The possibilities are endless!

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Museum workers other than curators are gaining power, often rising to directors of major museums. About a decade ago, I remember reading "Nuns sat here" at the Detroit Institute of Art as the title of a label for a piece of wooden convent furniture. And, yet, there is so much to do.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology SaaS vs. Open Source September 24, 2008 I just finished writing a post for the Idealware blog about choosing SaaS vs. Open source.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 24, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 And I prefer the popup to delicious opening in the same window and messing up my page navigation stream. 4 Michelle 09.27.06 I do wish they had a tag cloud add on for blogs, too. Beth: nope.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2005

Closest thing right now is the attention stream created for the nptech tag community - although the focus is on one slice of the nonprofit sector) There are a few adhoc decentralized nooks and crannies in the blogosphere where you can find listings of nonprofit blogs or aggregated content of interest to nonprofits. Executive Director Blogs.

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Classy

MARCH 31, 2021

Not only are recurring donors over 400% more valuable compared to one-time donors, but recurring giving also provides your organization with a revenue stream that’s consistent from month to month. Quarterly recurring donations can be used to expand membership offerings for museums, zoos, or arts and culture organizations. Conclusion.

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate? 60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Care2

MAY 29, 2007

60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate? 60) Search « Care2 Featured in "Greenvertising" Report | Main | Free Range: The Art of Story Telling » Tuesday May 29 2007 Cultivate, Educate or Activate?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

You can learn a lot about that more through this informative interview by The Buzz Bin with Steve Bridger on the Buzz Director. Michael Hoffman from See3 points us to the 1 Second Film , a collaborative art project, micro video blogging example, and micro fundraising campaign. " You read an excerpt here.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

These content creators are ever expanding – now into live interactive content such as video live streaming on platforms such as Twitch. While gaming is the most prevalent thing streamed on Twitch it is not the only thing streamed on Twitch. You can watch art , music and fitness outside of gaming. CreatorCamp.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2011

The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s dashboard is an oft-cited example. Note from Beth: Check out this case study about The Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Dashboard). These can be inward or outward facing, and typically show visualizations of unfolding data streams in real-time. 2) Status Dashboards. 4) Tracking Dashboards.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

Now 26, Erickson is still FORGE's Executive Director. Four years in, that's when we decided to change the model to essentially eliminate our dependable revenue stream, but to do it for the sake of creating maximum impact by turning over the responsibilities of the American volunteers to the refugee community itself.

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