Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

I will work through all of them over the next week or so but the list that will keep growing is the one of insights and new ideas I gained from hearing fellow participants share their knowledge, experiences, and tools. Evaluation can also help foundations get the feedback they need to modulate their role and influence.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 4, 2022

The pandemic is considered a “Global Natural Experiment.” This is something that is naturally occurring, uncontrolled and acts like a randomized experiment. This “Global Natural Experiment” has provided us with a treasure-trove of useful data after the fact. What if we offer an online-only experience?”.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 7, 2023

In this blog post, we will focus on donor engagement at events, and how to maximize its impact. Once you have decided on the event, think about the attendee experience and create a plan to engage donors before, during, and after the event. Finally, evaluation and feedback are critical for donor engagement at events.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

Use data to make objective decisions based on site traffic, evaluations, sales, professional development activity, focus groups and/or other types of outreach. Evaluate Expertise Who exactly are the members of your new brain trust and where will you find them? I hope I’m preaching to the choir. First, let’s make this distinction.

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.orgSource

APRIL 1, 2024

Feature them on social media, and in podcasts, testimonials, and blog posts. Most associations already have a well-defined tribe filled with potential influencers. Use that network of respect to elevate your brand. Board and committee members are obvious choices. The trick is to be consistent. This is not a one-and-done activity.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. But are you asking the right questions?

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2013

When I’m evaluating a charity for a client who is looking to make a significant donation to a nonprofit, I measure 4 key things: 1. Do the organizations test and experiment in order to meet their mission? It takes testing, experimenting, and iterating to see what works and what clearly doesn’t work.

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

My experience with Candid reinforced the notion that the best work gets done when the board and staff collaborate closely. Evaluation of partnership: Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the board-staff relationship. The key to successful evaluation lies in making a commitment to the process and sharing the findings openly.

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sgEngage

APRIL 26, 2024

Six Best Practices for a Stronger Audit Relationship Now, however, nonprofits and auditing firms are more likely to share and leverage their diverse experiences to better collaborate with one another. As the staff evolves so does the system, and your nonprofit should take advantage of these learning opportunities.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 22, 2024

We are in the season of renewal, and it’s the perfect time for nonprofit leaders to re-evaluate their fundraising strategies for spring. Highlight success stories of beneficiaries, volunteer experiences, and the tangible difference your work makes. Fresh storytelling inspires donors and motivates continued support.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2023

But before you can move ahead in your search, evaluation, purchase, and implementation of new AMS technology, you still need one thing: board approval. Read our blog for four tips to ensure your AMS tech pitch appeals to your individual board member’s roles and concerns. You know it. Others at your association know it.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

However, I can share what we are doing at Candid to address today’s ever-changing Twitter landscape and the decision-making process behind our current thinking—with the hope this information can help you evaluate your nonprofit’s approach to a future presence on Twitter. We are pausing experiments and future planning until we know more.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, implementing AI can be a daunting task, especially for teams without prior experience in the field. For instance, your marketing team may use AI to come up with new, creative ideas for blog content, but they should still be in charge of writing it themselves. Clearly explain the purpose and benefits of AI tools.

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Association Analytics

JULY 20, 2021

While usage is a great data point to evaluate your product’s success, there’s so much more to consider when weighing the options to build an in-house solution or use an off-the-shelf product. Throughout the evaluation process, it’s important to keep your association’s unique goals and success metrics top-of-mind.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Ken Blanchard , author of, Great Leaders Grow , shares today's guest post: How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader? I don't ask this question flippantly.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2015

How to Evaluate Your Leadership Style By Ken Blanchard, Co-author of Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life Today, I'm going to give a short, one-question quiz. They have first-hand experience with your leadership style and operate on their own perceptions about it. Here's the question: How do you rate as a leader?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 14, 2021

We need a bit of time to take a step back, evaluate what worked and didn’t work, and realize we’re not in a “new normal” but an “interim normal.” Donor experience. When their experience of the world changes, they adjust their behaviors accordingly. Are you keeping up with your blog or e-newsletter? . Those pillars are: .

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Candid

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Getting creative and re-evaluating old peer-to-peer fundraising methods has become especially important in recent years due to declines in household giving. Peer-to-peer campaigns are a social experience, and fundraisers will be motivated by knowing they are not alone. Connect with other fundraisers.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Do you use it to inform your decisions, evaluate your outcomes, or improve your practices? Does it ask for information that helps you measure your progress, evaluate your impact, or learn from your failures? The post How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

In this blog post, we will explore the concept of community leadership in foundations and discuss how they can support their grantees beyond the dollar. Evaluation and Learning: Foundations can provide grantees with robust evaluation frameworks and support them in measuring their impact effectively.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 27, 2023

Auction packages are offered on consignment from various professional companies with a wide array of unique items, experiences, and services. In this blog post, we will explore what consignment auction packages are and provide valuable tips on how to select and promote them at nonprofit fundraising events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2007

Brian Kelly, whose blog feed I've added to my "Circle of the Wise" feed folder, has a section on his blog called ' Experiments. Claim your Blog??? Reasons For Experiment To explore ways in which a new blog can be found. Discussion This experiment was first announced on 6 th November 2006.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2023

This results in potentially messy and inconvenient hybrid meeting experiences for hosts and participants alike. In this blog, we will revisit the basics of in-person meeting prep and provide suggestions for setting up successful hybrid meetings. The post How to run a successful hybrid meeting appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 5, 2022

This release is packed full of intuitive new features, updates, and functionalities that are sure to make your user experience easier and enhance your Salesforce instance. Your users can now access your Salesforce org or Experience Cloud site with their Microsoft credentials. If a formula evaluates to true, the flow will run.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

My many years of experience collecting and analyzing data as an evaluator naturally lead me to ask: What has been the measurable impact of this important shift? At the 2022 Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) conference, a few fellow evaluators and I discussed the findings of the AAPIP report Seeking to Soar.

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Candid

MAY 15, 2024

In our experience, TBP is the logical result of listening to grassroots organizations, rather than a theoretical framework that grantmakers should adopt for purely philosophical reasons. A recent evaluation of our funding to date found that our approach to grantmaking is meeting the real needs of our partners and leading to lasting impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

Stay tuned for a blog post about it. GEO’s 2012 National Conference will offer a range of perspectives and new ideas for smarter grantmaking that leads to better results and present opportunities for participants to learn from the wisdom and experience of their peers. Tom Kelly, Associate Director for Evaluation, The Annie E.

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sgEngage

JULY 3, 2023

Evaluate your current business model. Leverage your board’s expertise and experience from other domains or sectors. Consider this an opportunity to re-evaluate your business model going forward and make any adjustments to best serve your community. Identify ways your organization can minimize disruption to operations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

The challenge that many nonprofits experience is that volunteers start out excited, but the excitement soon fades, and so does their participation. Often, the cause for diminished involvement is that the volunteer experience isn’t quite what they expected. Therefore, volunteer engagement must be a top organizational priority.

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Greater Giving

JULY 24, 2023

Although these volunteers may come to your nonprofit with no experience in nonprofit compliance or data security, their jobs at your event may require them to: Find donor registration information for event check-in. Make a list of what you need and evaluate your software today. Accept payments for auction items.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Ask them to share their stories and experiences with your organization and invite others to contribute. Evaluate and adjust Continuously monitor the performance of your post-GivingTuesday campaign and make adjustments as needed. Please let us know how you make out by sharing your experiences below.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Stephen Kilbreath and Julianne Read have been working in fundraising events since the 1990s, and bring an incredible amount of experience to the table. Donors are being more picky about what they’re attending and why , which makes their experience at your event even more important. An event that caters to their wants and needs?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 3, 2024

Students may experience at once an intoxicating invitation of infinite possibilities and an inexplicable sense of dread that maybe there is no end to the education they’ve put off. first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog. Advisors explain new concepts like stackable credits, workforce and industry certifications, and transfer pathways.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

When the pandemic threatened this critical revenue stream, we quickly pivoted to create virtual, interactive experiences achieving fantastic results—our campaigns over-performed expectations by 23%, raising over $168 million in support of our mission. Support Authentic Experiences. Embrace Your Donors’ Values.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

3 Ways to Use AI Tools to Enhance Donor Experience Improving the donor experience starts with using the right AI fundraising strategies and keeping your focus on donors’ preferences. You can use generative solutions to help draft full email messages, text messages, blog post outlines, direct mail letters, and more.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 19, 2024

Effective vendor partnerships are the backbone of successful fundraising events, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Consider Past Performance Evaluate vendors based on their track record with similar events. Ensure that the chosen vendors resonate with the attendees to create a memorable experience.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Instead share the largest amount of your budget on SEO and content marketing (blog posts and fresh website content). At what other point in your business year do you evaluate where you are at? You don’t want to waste time and money in social media marketing (SMM) if your highest conversions are coming from organic sources.

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