Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2011

In the Networked Nonprofit “ Learning Loops , we illustrated how networked nonprofits do a real-time, lighter assessment process as they engage their community and make improvements and adjustments along the way. Number of followers has become a benchmark stat like the number of hits on our web pages used to be.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. That said, for those nonprofits that do want to grow a community on Twitter, follow these best practices when writing your tweets to maximize the likelihood of your tweets getting noticed: 1. 10) Explore Twitter Spaces, Newsletters, and Communities.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

With the recent pandemic, civil unrest and racism conversations front and center, nonprofit organizations are working overtime to serve communities deeply affected by these issues. Yet, many nonprofit boards do not reflect the communities in which those same organizations are serving. Illustration by Yuxin Qin.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

[This is part three of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.] What Do the Results Tell Us About Tech Adoption at Nonprofits? “We

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

[This is part one of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.]

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

They are created with the biases and worldviews of those who developed them. The data collected is usually owned by the grantmaker, not questioned, and not shared back with the grantee or any larger community. Naomi Falkenburg Just as in grantmaking, in MEL, there can be a spectrum of participation of community members.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2020

Ensure a healthy distribution of donors and prospects across development stages, like qualification, cultivation, and solicitation. If you have the bandwidth, establish benchmarks and guidelines for ongoing portfolio and pipeline management. Develop a Deliberate Approach to Stewardship. Create a balanced portfolio. Ask for help!

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Use Social Media to Create an Online Community The average internet user spends roughly 151 minutes (that’s over two and a half hours) online every day. How to Measure Your Success Developing your social media presence as a membership engagement strategy can be measured via engagement metrics.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

This can include incentive structures, remembering that women’s philanthropy is part of thinking more inclusively in programming, speakers, professional development, and etc. Benchmarking and CRM Lack of solid recordkeeping and full use of its nonprofit CRM is at the very top of pain points I continue to observe in the nonprofit sector.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

To achieve this, March of Dimes and Forum One worked together to develop Compass by March of Dimes. City Health Dashboard Gold – Apps and Interactive The City Health Dashboard’s goal is to improve the health and well-being of people in communities throughout the United States.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Develop your volunteer schedule. Conduct a community needs assessment.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This was a considerable commitment, but many in the sector saw a need to measure the impact and effectiveness of such funding—specifically, whether the funds were going to nonprofits led by communities of color or to more traditional, white-led institutions. of philanthropic funding going to support AAPI communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Last year in the midst of the pandemic, I saw an empty space that truly needed to be addressed within the nonprofit community, so I created a new community called WOC: Women of Color in Fundraising and Philanthropy. This can include incentive structures, remembering DEI in programming, speakers, professional development, etc.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Their mission is to strengthen the philanthropic community by helping nonprofit organizations thrive in today’s dynamic, competitive environment. TAG: We work with the entire nonprofit community! Our partnership with The Chicago Community Trust is a great story. Meet one of Qgiv’s newest partners, The Alford Group.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fundraisers who show up for (or host) dinner parties, game nights, family reunions, community festivals, and athletic events, naturally build more solid relationships. According to the 2022 Blackbaud Luminate Online Benchmark Report , the annual value of a sustainer is four times greater than a one-time donor. Emails work, too.

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Classy

AUGUST 19, 2021

He will lead our new product development, keeping the nonprofit top-of-mind. “ I am thrilled to be a part of Classy, furthering our commitment to customer-forward product development. Download Classy’s 2021 State of Modern Philanthropy Report based on benchmarks from 4,800 nonprofit organizations. Eric Pannese.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Through the news, or by seeing the need in the community firsthand, the need is clear and support flows from those able to give. While not at the same scale as broadcast media, communicating the needs of your organization, as well as how donors can help today, is important. Follow the Leaders.

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Companies that operate globally will need to approach social justice as it relates to the needs of their employees and communities around the world. Many companies recognize the opportunity to develop long-term sustainability goals to address health, social and economic challenges as a part of the “social” element of ESG.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

For instance, organizations might be experiencing: Surges of support from their community. For example, think about a local food bank that’s experienced a surge of community support but is trying to serve an unprecedented number of constituents using resources that can’t handle the increased scale. Sponsors and community partners are.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. How the sector understands and engages in knowledge work is crucial to the success of philanthropic efforts.

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fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Rockville, MD — fusionSpan is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified companies across the country. Great Place to Work Certification is recognized worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the global benchmark for identifying outstanding employee experiences.

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 10, 2022

For a truly successful #GivingTuesday, give yourself time to develop a plan, build up support and publicize. It’s important that we recognize the things we have while also giving back to our communities on this special day! Show off the work you do on a daily basis and how it changes the community. Decide on a fundraising goal.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

I’ve also heard inspirational reports of a netball project empowering young girls to tackle the challenges of social media, and in Kenya, a football program that has fundamentally altered how young women and girls are perceived by men and boys in their communities.

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Qgiv

JULY 19, 2023

For example, Tyson Foods supplies grants for organizations that give back to their community, such as nonprofits that help provide food access. Continuation grants necessitate clear communication between your organization and your funder about the use of the grant. The Ford Foundation granted $1.07

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. When you know how, when, where, and why your donors give, you can develop customized fundraising appeals that address those behaviors.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 17, 2024

After all, organizations can raise up to 31% of online revenue in December , as reported by M+R Benchmarks. This allows you to send more relevant communications, provide tailored engagement opportunities, and strengthen the connection between year-end donors and your mission. Learn more at virtuous.org.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 23, 2014

Want to make an impact on your library's community with technology? The Edge Initiative is a leadership and management tool that can help you align your library's technology with community needs. The Edge Initiative was developed by a coalition of library and local government organizations (including TechSoup for Libraries!)

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2023

Have you warmly welcomed them to your community yet? These are two more benchmarks to set goals for improving! A rule of thumb in development says that we should have at least seven touchpoints with a donor before asking them to give again (and some people say that should be as high as 14!). Can you thank them again?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 25, 2014

GrantStation polls organizations on the status of their grantseeking in order to provide the nonprofit sector with a vivid, up-to-date snapshot of grantseeking today, and you can help the grantseeking community stay on top of trends through your participation. You can click here to see past reports.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 16, 2019

One of the most important hires are those tasked to keep money flowing: the development team. Yet, the average length of employment for a development professional is 277 days. Half of chief development officers plan to quit within 2 years and 40% of the development directors said they were not committed to their jobs.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

88% of community foundations. Yes, you read that right – very few foundations have actually taken the time to develop a formal social media strategy. Nonprofit Benchmark Studies Social Networking Technology Trends Web 2.0' Check out the highlights below. Which Types Of Foundations Are Using Social Media? 40% use Twitter.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 6, 2018

July 1 represents a new fiscal year for many nonprofits, a time to review programs and previous goals to be sure they’re aligned with the mission and to establish new benchmarks. Develop and refine short-term and long-term goals. Perhaps politics has played a role and you need to develop a plan that doesn’t involve government funding.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

There is nothing new about cultivation and stewardship being the keys to a successful development plan. This past year proved to us the importance of engagement and relationships with each other, organizations with which we are affiliated, and communities that we are a part of. But thankfully those that were able to pivot succeeded!

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Establish new digital governance and implement change management Creating, maintaining, and evolving an effective online digital presence for your organization can’t be done by your communications department alone. Consider how these various elements connect and work together to vocalize your mission and brand. Planning to redesign your site?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

There are also VIP tickets available for Radical Impact that come with all session recordings and session notes, custom slides and speaker content, a bonus marketing strategy from Community Boost, additional CFRE credits, and (most importantly) a free t-shirt! How to Register: Registration for 2024 is not yet open.

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Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

According to the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report by Blackbaud, only 2% of nonprofits raised between $10K and $25K on Facebook in a 12 month time period. According to the reports survey participants: 59% of nonprofits say they have not developed a social media strategy. And just 1% raised between $25K and $100K.

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