Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

One of the fun exercises I facilitated is a “Fishbowl” where a small group of participants go through the process of generating ideas for an editorial calendar based on their key goals and audience definition. The 2014 LightBox Collaborative Editorial Calendar has arrived! Beautifully done–thank you for this excellent planning tool!”

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BoardAssist

AUGUST 19, 2014

Turning to Strategy after the Audit: A Calendar of Activities. But after the audit is as good a time as any to sit down and review the other year-round processes that deserve your attention. The calendar also answers such questions as: When should I be engaging the audit firm for next year? Great advice Andrew!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

He helps women-led communications teams free up their time and lock down WordPress from getting hacked. Akismet Anti-Spam – automatically deletes spam and comments with malicious content on your blog posts and contact forms; also has an option to queue them for manual review. Events, Fundraising and Donations.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Here’s your #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Resource Package: Access Our Free Library Of #GivingTuesday & Year-End Fundraising Tools, Blog Posts, Webinars, and Conferences On-Demand: 1. Download Our Free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar. Download the free 2021 Year-End Fundraising Calendar: 2.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 25, 2022

Regularly review metrics to find opportunities for improvement?? . Content calendar ?. Create a calendar that includes a steady stream of new and useful content to entice users to visit the community more often. What is the review process for possible violations??What Moderate and participate in online discussions?.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

During my previous career, I was often on the edge of burnout doing my part to fulfill my organization’s vision of a world free of HIV and hepatitis. But you look at your overflowing email inbox and overloaded calendar and wonder—When?! You also know you must make time to rest, reflect, plan, and recharge. Start with your top two.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

For instance, there are many free resources online, including audio editing software, that dramatically cut podcasting costs. This allows you to tailor your content calendar to your audience’s or guest’s preferences. Produce content for a low cost. Cover a variety of topics. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 26, 2022

Free: Resource on digital marketing funnel for nonprofits Free: content marketing for nonprofits Course: SEO and Content Creation for nonprofits. Turn on or tune-up the Google Ad Grant The Google Ad Grant gives $10k per month in free search ads and only about 10% of nonprofits are maximizing this asset. What’s in it for you?

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CauseVox

MAY 9, 2023

You still have to review and edit what ChatGPT has created, but it will save you loads of time on the initial draft. You’ll have to set up an account, but it’s totally free for the time being. Email Communication Calendar The frequency of your emails can be just as important as the content.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Please join us for this free opportunity for inspiring content and peer networking. Finally, we’ll review how we evaluate efficacy, an underutilized part of the feedback loop that strengthens our predictive suite. Visit bbconference.com for the full schedule and free registration. . Register for free today !

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. Review your year. First, review your programs and ask yourself the following questions: Do they still fit with your organization’s goals, purpose, and mission?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Download the Free Guide Benefits of volunteer appreciation gifts Volunteers who feel noticed and appreciated are more likely to continue volunteering with you long-term and spread the word about how appreciative your organization is! Event tickets You can give your volunteer free tickets to any sporting event, concert, or festival.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

This means that board members must actively participate in governance, act in the best interest of the organization, ensure the organization complies with applicable laws and regulations and carries out its mission.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Then orient callers around the evening’s purpose, review a suggested script you’ve shared in advance, and answer any questions. Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

If you already have a plan in place, it’s time to pull it back up and review the hard numbers. Sample fundraising calendar Be sure to update your quarterly and monthly totals for the year, comparing them to your original goals. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The entire conference is virtual and free this year, so everyone can join for inspiring content and peer networking opportunities. These families rely on websites, social media, videos, and online reviews to help decide which school is best for their children and only initiate contact when filling out an online application.

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Everyaction

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

From developing, distributing, and reviewing RFP’s - here are 8 strategies to help you out along the way. And if you're not taking advantage of free online posting sources, you might as well just file away that RFP in the back of your desk drawer.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If not, look into a platform such as JustGiving® from Blackbaud®, which is free and easy to publish a branded campaign to start raising money! Prior to rolling your plan out to a larger audience, ask those closest to your organization—like your GivingTuesday committee members and top fundraisers—to review your messaging and toolkit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A free, open-source software program that enables users to send group text messages from computers or mobile phones. That said, you should also monitor this site (and others like it) for the rare rogue review.

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Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Once you’ve decided on your digital marketing channels and how you’ll use them to appeal to your target audience, it’s time to create a content calendar that encompasses a variety of attention-grabbing formats. Plan to share impact stories, video clips from previous fundraising events, relevant statistics, behind-the-scenes tours, and more.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

For example: Review funds raised based on your top fundraisers’ connection to your organization. Create a calendar for recruitment emails to begin signing up participants for your peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign. Learn more about crafting your peer-to-peer communications plan with this free webinar.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2019

The year is quickly coming to an end, but there is still plenty of time to pack in free professional development training to help you be more successful as you finish out 2019 and start looking at 2020. The last two months of the calendar year might just be the most important part of the year for your non-profit. Hosted by: Blackbaud.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 14, 2021

Choose a Quality Company and Product Roll up your sleeves and review/compare several companies’ track record of success. Keep an eye out for user reviews that could help identify pitfalls and hidden costs. Create a calendar and stick to it. Your choice is very important for your group and your supporters. What can you do?

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

The weekly check-in is effective for non-remote workers, but it becomes even more important for those who are remote as it ensures that there is a time every week where the remote worker can raise concerns, give feedback, review goals, and feel connected to their manager and/or direct report. Develop a routine.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

For example, an animal advocacy organization with the goal of homing more pets than they did the previous year might have a mission statement like, “We work to reduce the number of homeless pets in the community by offering free rescue services and housing animals with volunteer foster homes.” Be clear about shift times and locations.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The process of writing your annual fundraising plan will be transformational and freeing. Review your activities and numbers from the last year. As you review each activity from last year, ask yourself: Should we keep doing it? Another way to structure a plan is in a calendar format. Don’t put it off. Just do it!

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Each month, more than 70 groups hold free events in 24 countries. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar. Cleveland, Ohio: Tableau Tutorial: Free Data Visualization for Nonprofits. The link need to be like so: Africa.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2015

What if there was a place for your nonprofit to get free technology support from local experts? Check out NetSquared's year-in-review report and discover what topics are most popular with our attendees and how NetSquared organizers creating communities of practice for TechSoup members. Well, there are!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Set an operations calendar. Your campaign is only as strong as your data, so review your donor database now. Make sure names are free of grammatical errors (such as all lowercase or uppercase letters), so you can properly personalize and address your communications. What is the story you want to tell for 2020? Develop content.

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sgEngage

JULY 17, 2023

Confirm whether your organization provides a professional development budget Order a standalone alarm clock to replace your smart device alarm Time block your daily start and stop routines on your calendar. Put yourself on your calendar—seriously. Once you identify your one small step, write it down. Yes, an appointment just for you!

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Block time off on your calendar. Decide what sessions you want to attend and reserve that time on your calendar so that you know when you need to be free and can really take the time to focus in on the content. Awarding, reviewing, and dispersing dollars has never been easier! Tips for Success at bbcon 2020. Be prepared.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. Operations & Leadership Nonprofit Email Marketing: 7 Best Practices for Effective Emails 12 min read Read Now Member Newsletter Content Ideas When you read “content calendar” in the section above, you may have been thinking: “Okay, but what’s supposed to go in it?”

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Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

To design a successful virtual event, it isn’t necessary to rinse and repeat your in-person event calendar or create “virtual versions” of your usual event experiences. Instead, take a step back and review your organizational and fundraising event goals. Attend This Year’s Collaborative Free. Emphasize Sponsor Reach .

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Before we dive into these tips, let’s do a quick review of how text-to-give works. This should be based on the goals you have for your fundraiser (the exact amount of ticket sales/funds you want to reach) as well as your event calendar. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. POINT POINT offers free volunteer management tools to nonprofits, allowing up-and-coming organizations on a budget to connect with volunteers. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 19, 2022

These statements help your organization with day-to-day financial management , are reviewed during audits, and store information in one place to make filing taxes easier. The second of these helps your organization better understand how much funding you actually have free for upcoming expenses.

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