Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. How much effort are your social media channels really worth? How can we most efficiently allocate our resources to maximize our social media’s effect?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

An effective nonprofit blog is an indispensable marketing tool. The best blogs engage audiences by making personal connections with readers and sharing insider mission information. One of the most important steps in building a productive blogging strategy is creating content that engages and appeals to your audience.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Entrepreneur, Social Media Today, Adweek, and Adage are a few of the resources on my radar. Social Media Today estimated that this year, consumers will watch 1 million videos per second. Feature them on social media, and in podcasts, testimonials, and blog posts. Break out of the association bubble.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

The YouTubers who manage those channels know how to tell a story and they are experts in their field. Associations are ideally positioned to fill that need in a way that social media and other online activities cannot. A social media following doesn’t guarantee that exclusive pedigree. For one compelling reason.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 1) Website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

However, one thing that is certain is that the ROI (Return on Investment) from e-newsletters is still relatively high compared to other Web-based channels. For me, that ROI translates into webinar attendees and speaking engagements. That said, here are five ways to do so using social media: 1) Blog, blog, blog!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Qgiv

MAY 31, 2023

By now you probably know that you should have social media accounts for your nonprofit organization (and if you didn’t, now you do). Social media is a very effective method to connect with current and potential donors. But building a successful social media campaign is more than just creating a page or posting a picture.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Blog: blog.nature.org. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Mobile: m.nature.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

There are now over 143 million blogs on the Internet and when I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy. But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Blog: BigCatRescue.org?/Blog. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Please summarize your ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There is also a science to social and mobile media. Blog Unique Visitors.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 10, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of Media Relations and the job description of the team responsible for this critical function. Their primary responsibility is to promote the event through various media channels and engage with potential attendees, sponsors, and the public.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

Social networking communities are migrant communities. Social media skeptics often say that it’s a waste of time to utilize social networking sites because they are here today, and then gone tomorrow. Social networking communities are migrant communities. Social media in many ways is a numbers game.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Title (s): Manager, External Affairs and Associate, Social Media & Recruitment. Blog: taprootfoundation.org/blog. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Please summarize your ROI.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

This week's theme is social media ROI. That's what I've been thinking, speaking, and writing about and have also recruited guest posts on this topic. As KD Paine, the queen of social media measurement says, yes we can measure social media and here's how. Bridge Conference Slides View more presentations from kanter.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 14, 2022

Once the plan was approved, the ideal next step was a Byte Action Plan , which allowed our marketing team to create the foundational online marketing elements like social accounts, Google My Business, and Bing listings. We used their business plan and goals to create a Strategic Marketing Plan. Timing is everything!

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Leverage digital channels. Simply share a link to the site on all of your nonprofit’s digital channels—email campaigns, organic and/or paid social media, your organization’s event website, personal emails, even your email signature. Alternatively, you could ask it to brainstorm outreach channels and digital campaign ideas.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Learn basic HTML.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. It was the optimal time for early adoption of social media by nonprofits, and it’s no coincidence that the nonprofits that embraced these new tools in 2006 through 2008 are today the most successful nonprofits on the Social Web.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

Click to see larger image I'm very tempted to start using Results On Insights for ROI thanks to Barb Chamberlain's comment in yesterday's post " What Are The Best I-Words For Nonprofits To Think About Social Media and ROI? " But what does that really mean?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Those 27,000+ subscribers produce more return on investment (ROI) in terms of bringing in new clients and webinar attendees than my 600,000+ Twitter followers and 40,000+ Facebook fans combined. integration of social media, mobile-optimized donate pages, text-to-give donate pages, and the ability to donate via mobile wallets.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Identify the top line for each channel. Next, calculate the expenses for each channel. With these two numbers, you can identify the ROI for each channel. The post 7 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Build a Strong Financial Foundation in 2024 first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Watch an on-demand product tour today.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Giving Tuesday — now a primarily digital-first giving movement — is a great opportunity for nonprofits to engage with current and new supporters using a multi-channel digital marketing mix. Giving Tuesday is a great opportunity for nonprofits to engage with current and new supporters using a multi-channel digital marketing mix.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

One of the reasons I made a commitment to blogging about professional topics regularly was because I was inspired by Marnie’s nonprofit technology blog, ext. Marnie also introduced me to social booking and tagging way back in 2004 as the originator of the NpTech Tag. Effective Social Media. Theory and Practice.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 28, 2021

email marketing is one of the most effective channels for nonprofit organizations. Use digital marketing as a channel and collect email addresses via social media marketing. Insert social media sharing buttons on emails. According to Mailchimp ? a well-established digital marketing automation platform ?

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

For example, if your entire demographic is on the social media platform Instagram, then your marketing budget should start with that, and then branch out to other avenues or pipelines depending on costs. Avenues for word-of-mouth marketing, free marketing, or social media strategy. Developing Your Event Marketing Plan.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 21, 2021

Top of funnel entry points might include social media (i.e., Whether your leads are entering your funnel through social media, your website, or a virtual event landing page, make sure that you have clear Calls to Action (CTAs) that get the website visitor to sign up for the intended response. .

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When done correctly, an organization’s website should have a high ROI and lasting impression. Social media icons According to Charity Net USA, incorporating social media buttons into your nonprofit website is essential for effective marketing. Here are eight features your nonprofit website should include: 1.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Channel preference (social media vs. email). The research speaks for itself: 82% of Americans use social media and this number is steadily growing. According to AccuData’s guide to digital advertising , social media is not only a popular platform for your supporters, but it is the new frontier of nonprofit marketing. .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

An expert in her field, Lori has several decades of experience working with some of the largest commercial and nonprofits in the world, but prefers to use analytics for the greater good by helping social good organizations make a bigger impact in the work that they do. The economy is complex, and uncertainty is high. Donors respond to need.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

Faced with existential crises thanks to the pandemic and the social upheaval of the past year, businesses of all stripes (nonprofits included) went into survival mode. Now the only thing normal about the phase we’re in is everyone is in this same transitional space, focused on politics, new social behaviors, and the associated socioeconomics.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

They might host various sessions, workshops, breakout sessions, a keynote speaker, coffee chats, social rooms, sponsored or trade show-style kiosks, and networking opportunities. The conference may be hosted in a live stream format or with an integrated social media component. Market your event through various channels.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Social distancing measures and the COVID-19 outbreak forced the event industry to make some uncomfortable, yet necessary changes. In short, a virtual trade show can: Provide a greater Return on Investment (ROI) than an in-person trade show. Here’s how: Greater Return on Investment (ROI). Make use of social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

National Study Reveals: Digital and Social Media Are Delivering for Arts Organizations , Guest Post by Mary Trudel and Rory MacPherson. Just over a year ago, we asked ourselves a question: How are arts organizations using digital and social media, and what sorts of results are they getting? The question. How to analyze a moving target?

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