AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

In this blog post, we’ll not only explore the importance of building strong networks and how to find the folks with whom to prioritize building relationships. 4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. But there’s a catch: Relationship-building takes time.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. But blogs can help your organization in a few key ways: Central Communication Hub. Think blogs are boring? How To Start a Blog.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Marketing for a virtual event is much different than marketing for a physical event, which means you need to make sure your marketing plan is up to snuff. . Because marketing for a digital event may need a different tactic, we decided to put together this guide to ensure your upcoming event is a success!

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

How’d your last peer-to-peer event go? If you want to attract more participants to your peer-to-peer fundraising event, consider how you’re marketing it! Where will your audience see your event advertised? Read on for Qgiv’s peer-to-peer fundraising best practices for event marketing. Start with a Facebook event page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Event updates: Whether it’s a conference or virtual concert, set up a hashtag and share it with your attendees. Sound familiar? Already made the leap? We’d love to connect with you!

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

SXSW Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer. What’s SXSWi ?

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Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

The nonprofit industry has typically relied on Fall and Spring fundraising galas for event revenue, but the last two years have left some gaps. Widen your donor net with a summer event. Rather than trying to find the magic date that will work for all your important guests, aim your event at a more casual audience. Get high-tech.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Your organization can create pages, groups, and events to engage with your supporters on this platform. Engagement. Fundraising. Interactions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In addition to emailing your supporters when promoting a campaign, email them with helpful tips, industry-related updates, inspiring stories, and recaps of successful events and volunteering efforts. Keep your tone conversational and personal. Add your tips to the comments! . Provide quality content. Always include links.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 31, 2014

For us, it means showing up at other people''s events. This loss is real, and I''m feeling in it another sphere of my professional life: this blog. I''ve always treated blogging as a learning practice. I learn twice; once in the writing, and once in the reading and engaging with commenters. Comments are down.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Today is Blog Action Day and this year’s theme is Climate Change. What’s Blog Action Day? Blog Action Day is an annual event held every October 15 that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day with the aim of sparking discussion around an issue of global importance.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

If you have a link to your Facebook, Twitter, Blog, Flickr, and YouTube, but not your email signup, your visitors may assume you don’t have a list to join. Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. Personally, this is my main way to keep up with my favorite blogs and websites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2011

The conference program and schedule is here : The conference is using social media to engage people beyond participants attending the face-to-face event. Here’s a number of ways that you join the conversation about philanthropy and networks. Steve Downs, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. Get the conversation started in an event chatroom. Start early with a pre event challenge. Shine a light on star talent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration. Quite often, your new media manager is also the person in charge of photographing or video recording events and program milestones. Creative Thinking.

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Qgiv

JULY 14, 2021

Wish your last peer-to-peer event got more engagement from your supporters on social media? Want to show your fundraising teams some great ways to fundraise on Facebook in support of your next event? They rarely posted text-only posts and when they did they were sure to keep them short and conversational.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 2, 2020

So, just as you might comment on someone’s photo in your Facebook feed, you can comment on the status of an event registration record. Or, just as you would read through your status feeds, you can read what your co-workers are working on, realize that you have something to add, and join in the conversation.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters. Your nonprofit can join Groups related to your mission, which can help you engage in conversation, show your expertise, and make connections.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Gretchen Jennings convened a group of bloggers and colleagues online to develop a statement about museums'' responsibilities and opportunities in response to the events in Ferguson, Cleveland and Staten Island. The recent series of events, from Ferguson to Cleveland and New York, have created a watershed moment. Here is our statement.

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VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

With the 2022 Points of Light Conference on Volunteering and Service confirmed as a hybrid event — with the onsite location confirmed at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort — I can’t help but think of this blog we shared back in 2016.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. Nonprofits can access a donation button they can add to their websites, along with text-to-give, peer-to-peer fundraising, crowdfunding, membership, and events features.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I normally separate my post-presentation blog posts and slides but think it will be valuable to group them together this time. The people who donate, listen in, connect with our programs by calling in, reading or commenting online, and coming to our offline events are our community. Defining Community. Using Social Media.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Get the free ebook "The State of Event Marketing" at: [link]. Are we being honest?"

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 7, 2021

They’re really good at a lot of other things, but how do we get this person to understand the in-person conversation is key? . strategic planning, budgeting, writing appeals, entering data, running events, researching new prospects, etc.) for events and $1.00 — Fear of Being Held Back. for direct mail donor acquisition.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 11-15, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. Here’s my picks for SXSW Nonprofit Panels: A Conversation About Change Agents Through Social Media Social media is causing a revolution in how information is shared and communities are formed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

photo of Lucy Bernholz live blogging during the Northern California Grantmakers Briefing. Allan Benamer of the Nonprofit Technology Blog continues his coverage of the software vendors with a poll to debrief the Convio merger teleconference and a hug. Photo in flickr from Community Technology Foundation. " Web 2.0,

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

This engages your readers and, once they’re engaged, they’ll naturally want to draw in others to participate in the conversation. Of course, don’t just sign up for any old fan pages: choose those that relate directly to your service, product or cause, and give helpful comments on those pages often (at least once a week). Become a Fan.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 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! Ask away in the comments section!

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Care2

JULY 13, 2011

Your organization is starting a blog and you have all your ducks in a row. You're happy with the new blog design, you understand the platform you've chosen, you've gotten sign-off from above to move forward, and you've signed a surprising number of your staff up to serve as regular bloggers. Explain why you're blogging.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2009

This month’s Net2 Think Tank question asks, “How do you stay up-to-date online?&# There are so many blogs, news sources, and conversations happening at the same time, every day, and the chances that you’ll be able to find them all without trying is pretty unlikely. Getting Started. Twitter Search.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Pictures are great conversation starters. Expect to get answers both in the poll itself and in the comments, and run with both! Note: this feature does not function with groups of 250 members or more. ) Consider the following: What are the deeper conversations your group seems inclined to have? The power of pictures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

Towards the end of the day, the New York Times published a story about a big announcement from Mark Zuckerberg about a change in the algorithm and newsfeed that it would prioritize what their friends and family share and comment on while de-emphasizing content from publishers and brands.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion on whether social media for fundraising and marketing can effect real on the ground change.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

This post is reposted from the #4Change blog. June #4Change Chat Questions: To keep the two-hour chat on topic, I’ll be helping guide conversation by using some of the questions below to drive us to share ideas, examples and resources. If you want to take a peak at where we may go in the conversation, review the questions below.

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