Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I had the opportunity to design a workshop with her called “ Aligning Social Media with Strategic Communications ” over two years ago for a small group of people from strategic communications agencies working with Packard Grantees. Holly is one of the smartest people I know working with nonprofits on strategic communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2020

By Kaley Aposporos , Content Writer at GoFundMe Charity. According to The Guardian , people are spending an average of three hours and 15 minutes on their phone per day. Nowadays, most people use the calendar on their phone to keep track of daily appointments and reminders. Ready to get started? Let’s dive in together.

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2015

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. When I described this, a few people had a look of horror or maybe stress come across their faces.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

blast some tunes) will go a long way toward enticing local drivers to pull over and get a wash. If you don’t want to handle collecting goods, you could also hold a bazaar-type event, recruiting people to bring their own goods and then taking a cut of the proceeds. Some well-placed, colorful signage and a fun atmosphere (i.e.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 9, 2022

I am amazed how many people just say, “We’re going to raise as much money as we can!”. You see, lots of fundraisers wear people out: you, your volunteers, and your donors. You still have 999 people who believe in your work. Set up a table at community events, your local farmer’s market, and festivals. That’s not a goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book is not only an excellent reference for many Facebook questions, but also provides tactical recommendations for an effective Facebook content, engagement, and measurement strategy. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. .&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done. Deciding to hire a virtual assistant can be hard for people who are used to doing everything themselves. For most, these are accounting or tech-related. COMMUNICATION .

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. While organic traffic helps, targeted ads reach more people.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

That way, you can keep current donors and volunteers excited about the mission, inspire new people to support your work, and invest more into other areas of your organization. Line Up Partnerships with Local Businesses. When others see people wearing the branded t-shirt in public, it’s free advertising for your nonprofit.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Your organization’s social media strategy should be a carefully structured plan with SMART goals, posting frequency, key dates (like an awareness month tied to your mission), and content guidelines for posts. Over 90% of the United States uses social media, including the people in your community. Engagement.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Lower-than-expected numbers make you feel like you failed, like you put your organization and the people you serve at risk. Worries about the economy and rising gas prices can cause people to pull back on their giving. It ignites feelings of joy and satisfaction which most people don’t get much of in their day-to-day lives.

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Candid

APRIL 26, 2021

It includes, but isn’t limited to, people who use wheelchairs, canes, and those with vision or hearing impairments. It pertains to anything from your local grocery store to the Internet. Having an inclusive content strategy and taking steps to make your nonprofit web design as accessible as possible is crucial.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Test Drive It. That’s right, I really said that.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Programs and events are canceled, people are working at home, and thus staff has the unique opportunity of time. . Set an operations calendar. Develop content. What content is needed to make this campaign successful: newsletters, testimonials, etc.? Collect and Build Your Content. It is always about time.

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EveryAction

JULY 11, 2016

From our 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar , here are five hot summer events that are sure to bring the heat. Attendees will enjoy educational offerings on better outward facing communications, content marketing, telling your nonprofit's story, and much more. 2016 Nonprofit Marketing Conference. Our favorite part? The Activate!

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Group Tickets: These tickets are designed for groups of people attending together, offering discounts for purchasing multiple tickets. If your event doesn’t have a home anywhere online, you’re almost certainly missing out on people who would like to attend but can’t figure out where to buy a ticket.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Classy team created engaging content that Collaborative participants could use in their professional lives. This is especially true during a period when people are feeling some burnout in regard to online activity. Our event this year was four days, which, in retrospect, is a lot of time to ask people to dedicate.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. People are busy around the holidays.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

How do you get people to turn up in person and online? . If you are hoping to target a specific industry, for example, you need to develop content that will be both valuable and meaningful to individuals in that industry. . People do not want to miss out on something fun and exciting! Create Ticket Tiers. Score a Great Speaker.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

Why do people give so much money to charity during End-of-Year (November – December)? The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. Crucial Dates to Follow.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. The NIO Summit is a great mix of fun themes, actionable content, and outstanding networking opportunities. Hang onto them! Learn more about Cause Camp.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. million people worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday and $2.47 Start planning your communications calendar now. In 2020 approximately 34.8

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

What started in 2012 has exploded into the biggest giving day of the year, inspiring hundreds of millions of people worldwide to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. million people worldwide participated in Giving Tuesday and $2.47 Start planning your communications calendar now. Last year approximately 34.8

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Forum One

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Too often I find website owners unwilling to devote the time or care to provide a well-curated path to their best content. That’s fine, even good, for some purposes, but it may mean audiences miss the content equivalent of a spectacular view or exciting passageway. What is the key content? Good to know at the outset.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Through an impact-producing grant from the Polk Bros Foundation, we’re helping these local organizations raise awareness of their work and mature their online networks. A campaign to help people feel grateful would be a gain for these organizations and the cause. The Boot Camp includes training, coaching, and project based learning.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. It goes without saying, but calendar year-end is a critical time for many nonprofit organizations. percent after inflation adjustments) for calendar year-end giving in 2022.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In addition there are also popular awareness days that are national and local (search“awareness days”). Then when planning your content strategy, add the awareness day campaign(s) to your editorial calendar. Many of the international days are sanctioned by the United Nations. For example, “ It’s #WorldWaterDay!

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

These are individuals who have social media followings, personal networks, and a huge potential to turn your next fundraising campaign into a success by putting it in front of as many people as possible. Plus, ambassadors can even fundraise on your behalf and help you meet and exceed your goals!

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

But content on each channel shouldn’t exist in silos. Put together a master marketing calendar. To make your multi-channel marketing efforts successful, it’s important to implement a campaign calendar. Your communications across every channel you use should be included on the calendar. Local Media. Direct mail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

For two of the peer learning groups , we explored best practices for using Facebook strategically as part of an integrated communications plan based on this content ( [link] ). Here are some patterns of success: To expand reach, new, recycled, and interesting content is key, but posting too frequently can cause people to hide or unlike you.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

With Google Workspace you get: Gmail, Chat, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and many more tools, all for just $6 a month. Office 365 is easy to use, and many of the people you’ll work with will already know how to use these tools. Many people you work with will have some familiarity with Mailchimp.

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Qgiv

MARCH 1, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 20, 2020

You want to be relevant, heard, and not tone deaf given what's happening in people's daily lives. This could include blog and website content, social media updates, press releases, email marketing, and so on. Anything that regularly shows up on your editorial calendar is in this category. In the midst of a pandemic?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 30, 2023

Who they are: Junior Achievement of Western Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire and prepare young people to succeed. In the process, these volunteers serve as role models helping positively shape young people’s perceptions about the importance of education, as well as critical life skills.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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