Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2014

Earlier this month, I presented on a panel called “ Learn, You Will ” with Cindy Leonard, John Kenyon, and Andrea Berry on the topic of designing effective nonprofit technology training at the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN. You can find all resources materials here. I nominate #14ntctrain.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“Where do I look to find grants for my nonprofit?” It’s a burning question so many nonprofits have, and to be honest, I can’t say that I blame them! Think about it: what could your nonprofit do right now with a $5,000 check?? (I Getting grant funds is REALLY exciting! For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Create a list of needs.

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Top Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

He is an accomplished nonprofit CEO, having previously led the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. Share This Post!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Writing job descriptions is essential to building your nonprofit’s organizational structure and ensuring that employees understand their responsibilities. Using existing resources. Job descriptions outline what is expected for employees to do their best work. Outline what a productive employee looks like.

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2015

Every year at NTC, we announce all kinds of award winners. First up, a round of applause for the winner of the sixth annual Care2 Impact Prize, which recognizes a campaign or initiative in the nonprofit sector that has made an outstanding impact on the field of online advocacy, online fundraising, or both. In Memory of Michael DeLong.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. That said, the the following is an excerpt from the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Remember these words: Your nonprofit’s logo is not your story. If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. Risk of overcomplicating your nonprofit’s logo. It makes sense.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0 has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. That said, mix it up!

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Did you know there are more than 87,000 foundations that award grants? . Did you also know that 49% of nonprofit employees expect cost cuts this year and 54% of nonprofit leaders have implemented changes to organizational goals and activities? . Now more than ever, it’s vital for nonprofits to diversify their funding sources.

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Classy

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2020, nonprofits raised around 20% of their income from grants. Grant funds from foundations, government entities, and corporations help nonprofits diversify their income streams. In addition, make sure your grant team has easy, centralized access to basic marketing and branding language for your nonprofit. Mission statement.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There was a surge in these perspectives and practices during COVID-19 when grantmakers understood even more strongly how nonprofits step up to support the community. I have felt the frustration of completing horribly constructed online grant applications and experienced the exhilaration of being awarded significant funds.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to do so: you can nominate local unsung heroes or become a speed catcher for young leaders (read on to learn what that means), or find resources to help your organization have a successful fundraising season! GreatNonprofits announced the launch of its "community-sourced" Top-Rated Awards.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Is your organization considered a content curator?

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

The backbone of sustainability for nonprofits often falls on the generosity of donors! Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Donor appreciation event ideas Event best practices Other donor recognition ideas Why should nonprofits host donor appreciation events? Donor appreciation events are meant to be fun!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2017

Aliza Sherman and I never dreamed that our book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout , would be such a needed resource in the nonprofit field when we started writing it last year. Fri Feb 1 – Webinar (2pm ET/11am PT). How Top Nonprofit Leaders Avoid Burnout – REGISTER FOR FREE. ➳

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

For nonprofit organizations, it is usually the opposite — their strength and infrastructure increase in health as they grow older. In fact, our founder and CEO, Cynthia Adams, has a free recorded webinar on how grantseeking has changed over the past several years. Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2013

Nonprofit Finance Fund. continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit scholar, student, or professional to. inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. million nonprofits in the United States. But generating a surplus is the primary means for many small nonprofits to accumulate savings.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Future of Nonprofits and Education will be at Dreamforce 2022. Nonprofit and education sector experts. Join us at Dreamforce 2022 to learn how nonprofits of all kinds are building relationships that drive change, optimizing their resources and growing their impact. Solutions that work. It’s like it was meant to be.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Dear Charity Clairity, Every time I attend a conference or webinar on the subject of major donor development I learn about the importance of meeting with major donors in person.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’m honored to be part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network and Jim Joseph Foundation for #NetTalks , a free, five-part webinar series for Jewish professionals who want to tap into the power and potential of alumni networks. Networked Nonprofit and Social Media Maturity of Practice. Register here.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The Future of Nonprofits and Education will be at Dreamforce 2022 Nonprofit and education sector experts. Join us at Dreamforce 2022 to learn how nonprofits of all kinds are building relationships that drive change, optimizing their resources and growing their impact. Solutions that work. It’s like it was meant to be.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

The event is open to nonprofits, NGOs, charities, schools, and others. Register for webinar to learn more. What Does a Nonprofit Need to Do to Make Its Website Accessible? You get to be part of a unique, award-winning, internationally recognized event. Join Our TechSoup Webinar to Learn More. About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2016

Powering the Nonprofit Community through Customer Support Guest Post. Millions of nonprofits around the globe do incredible work each day to make the world a better place for all of us. Running a nonprofit is possibly one of the most important jobs out there. by Dorie Wallace Vice President, Customer Support, Blackbaud.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0 has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. That said, mix it up!

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Whole Whale

APRIL 28, 2023

In the world of nonprofit organizations, board involvement in fundraising is crucial for long-term success. Engaging board members in fundraising efforts not only boost the organization’s financial resources but also strengthens the board’s commitment to the organization’s mission.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2017

GrantStation's founder and CEO, Cynthia Adams, recently gave a free 30-minute webinar on the Zen of Grantseeking. In the webinar, she focused on the importance of embracing grantseeking as an integral part of the overall financial approach for your organization. Learn More About Finding Grant Funding with These Great Webinars.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

It’s April Fools’ Day, but this is a real webinar and this is going to be a good one. We are here to talk about the board’s role in fundraising and resource development, one of my favorite topics, and we got one of my favorite people also here to talk about it. And if this is your first Bloomerang webinar, welcome.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

If you haven''t had a chance to take part in the festivities, there''s still lots more giveaways, webinars , and opportunities to share your #NTENThanks ahead. Nominate them for an award. Of course, no MAM week is complete without giving away lots of prizes! Feeling especially appreciative of a someone you know? Not a member?

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See3

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

They designed these custom Flip “trophies&# for the 2009 DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards, and they’re continually demonstrating their commitment to providing necessary digital resources to the nonprofit community. Your nonprofit has a story to tell. You can access the slidedeck and audio here.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The last year has seen a lot of nonprofits dipping their toes into online fundraising for the first time. CauseVox helped Andrea run their Duradash fundraiser with ease, and accessed our library of free webinars and resources to help plan her campaign and generate fundraising ideas. Raise More Money With Less Effort on CauseVox.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Here are the latest news, tips, and resources from NTEN Members. John Hayden puts together suggestions from nonprofit experts, who share their favorite apps for managing #GivingTuesday campaigns. Speaking of winning, congratulations to 501 Commons , voted Nonprofit of the Year by Seattle Business magazine!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2013

Some of the most impressive ones include: Blue Drop Awards 2013 - Best Non-Profit Websites. The Webby Awards is sort of the Academy Awards for web design. It is replete with celebrity awards for people like actor Kevin Spacey, musician David Bowie, Internet Co-inventor Vint Cerf, and Arianna Huffington. Who, What, Wow.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

If you Google “nonprofit logos,” you’ll see some common themes. Many nonprofit leaders really want to take every opportunity to help you understand that they are helping people. Christy is an award-winning graphic designer helping change-making nonprofits and businesses make an impact by harnessing the power of design.

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NTEN

JULY 8, 2014

Congratulations to Community Technology Network (CTN) , who won the Volunteer Center’s Excellence in Nonprofit Volunteer Management Award. Well, ModLab , in collaboration with Farra Trompeter of Big Duck , have a cool Online Engagement Spectrum visual resource to help you in your engagement efforts. There''s an app for that!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 26, 2017

Talk to anyone associated with a nonprofit organization, and they will tell you that there isn't enough grant money. According to early results from GrantStation's Spring 2017 State of Grantseeking™ Report, 75 percent of those organizations that submitted just one grant application won an award. percent in 2017 and by 6.0

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sgEngage

MAY 31, 2023

If your nonprofit organization hosts a peer-to-peer event with thousands of happy participants and supporters, but you don’t have a plan to convert those bikers, gamers, walkers, golfers, dancers, scavenger hunters, or pub crawlers into monthly donors, you’re missing out on the point of putting on an awesome P2P event.

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