Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2010

I have also been involved with the Day of Service , the annual conference event where techies give back to the local community for the past decade, along with my colleague Cheryl Hanback who ran the first one. This year we have over 100 volunteers to install a wireless network or work with local nonprofits on strategy consults.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

It all started twenty years ago when esteemed members of the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association created a community project in 2001. They pulled together a panel of local marketers doing innovative things with social media. One of their clients was an orphanage effected by the destruction.

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MARCH 8, 2021

The virtual summit offerings might include multiple speakers, product demos, session topics, workshops, and other ways to connect with both the presenters and attendees. The Digital Summit series goes to different cities in North America to appeal to the local crowd while tapping into the interests in a range of industries.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 8, 2021

The virtual summit offerings might include multiple speakers, product demos, session topics, workshops, and other ways to connect with both the presenters and attendees. The Digital Summit series goes to different cities in North America to appeal to the local crowd while tapping into the interests in a range of industries.

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Qgiv

APRIL 28, 2021

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. It’s a great chance to check out a local bar, introduce yourself to fundraisers, and ease into your conference experience with a fun, laid-back evening.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

AUGUST 23, 2020

In the politically organizing context, this model leans into the idea no matter what level of engagement people come in at, you can present them with opportunities for more responsibility as a volunteer and constituent. Should your non-profit replicate this campaign and ask for $1,200?

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2014

You may have attended your local Tech Club , as an attendee, speaker, or organizer. NTEN 501 Tech Clubs are informal, local groups that meet regularly in many cities. These meetings allow people interested in nonprofit technology to meet local colleagues, develop professional support networks, and talk shop in a relaxed setting.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 27, 2021

It all started twenty years ago when esteemed members of the Lincoln chapter of the American Marketing Association created a community project in 2001. They pulled together a panel of local marketers doing innovative things with social media. One of their clients was an orphanage effected by the destruction.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

It was then that I began working at a local art museum as a volunteer. CA: One of the best things that happened to me while volunteering for the local art museum is they funded my travel to Los Angeles and my tuition to take the week-long grant writing training bootcamp hosted by The Grantsmanship Center.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. State/Local / #DCNP2019 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit19 / @TogetherSC. State/Local. The Corps Network National Conference.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 1, 2013

And, while at Valley of the Sun United Way, where I also received excellent in-house training, I was able to successfully self-advocate to attend two different national conferences and several local conferences. The Conference is on May 17th in downtown Phoenix, presented in part by the ASU Lodestar Center.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2014

Many of the game-making and research leaders mentioned above will present at the Festival, such as Dr. Adam Gazzaley (NeuroRacer), Zoran Popovic (Foldit), the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and more. chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and urban games group DCGames, organizing events and connecting local developers.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Last week at my local AFP chapter meeting, I had the privilege of hearing Eric Benson speak. Here’s some of what I took away from the presentation. Eric is one of the most positive and energetic people I know and he spoke about achieving life-work balance. Why can’t work be fun, too?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 16, 2013

On the other hand, the large board presented some significant benefits. Indeed, the large board presented a tempting option for Courtney. Perhaps her colleagues were oblivious to the benefits of accessing the networks presented by a variety of board members; or perhaps they exploited those networks in addition to their income sources?

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

As policy changes unfold at the federal, state and local levels, the communities and issues we care about as corporate social responsibility professionals inevitably face uncertainty. State/Local / #DCNP2018 / @DMANF. State/Local. State/Local / #NPSummit18 / @SCANPO. State/Local. Feb 11 - 14. Feb 27 - 28.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2015

I spoke with Joseph Tanigawa from Code for San Francisco (our local chapter of Code for America), who presented LocalFreeWeb at the previous breakfast. Users can go to any bus stop and simply text the stop ID number (listed on every bus stop) to a local phone number (415-528-3226). A Simple Digital Inclusion Tool.

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AFP Blog

MAY 14, 2012

Effective Internet Searching | BLACKBAUD'S Prospect Research Blog for Non-Profit Fund Raising : Late last year, I presented a session for my local AFP chapter entitled Prospect Research for the Non-Researcher. My intent was to focus on the basics: What is Prospect Research?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

After taking some pictures at the local holiday parade, she finds that many others wanted to post their pictures on Flickr and started a group to pull them all together. She posts her photos to the group and something clicks, “we could do this for our annual holiday event!” Deadline: Saturday, February 21st.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 1, 2012

” Falling in line with the theme, each day we will be accepting donations during lunch to go to a local nonprofit, and at the end of the day we will match up to $500 dollars. Sunday: Austin’s Chapter of American Youth Works. Tuesday: Austin’s Chapter of American Red Cross. Monday: Capital Area Food Bank.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

About the Presenters: Paul Habig -- Executive Vice President/Creative Director, SankyNet. Over the last 10 years, Sarah has worked on issues related to food sovereignty, genetic engineering, and local food security. Engaging on Facebook, converting in email. Using Facebook ads to drive online actions. Phoning your email supporters.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

There are NetSquared groups in 50 cities who are dedicated to holding events for their local nonprofit technology communities. We''re a [global movement]([link] with chapters in 20 countries. Portland, Oregon: NTC Round-Up: Mini-Presentations from the 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference. Wednesday, April 1, 2015.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Further, for your first board seat, keep it local and keep it small. Unless you are prepared to make a five-figure (or more) gift to a larger organization, stick with a smaller nonprofit (or local chapter of a national group) who will value your gift more and be more likely to extend an invitation to serve.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 29, 2014

It is not easy to pull this together for the national organization or the local campus. There were about 20 different students and we broke up into 3 different tables and came up with ideas to change their presentations. Then we all came together and had to pick and choose which suggests we were going to present to the YMCA.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. The full keynote and presentation are below. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. We have community groups, schools, local leaders and people at every age, interest, and skill level.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2009

Here's what they're recommending: One account per local United Way is recommended. They also have some specific examples about how to present the branding for the United Way on Twitter and have incorporated Twitter into their social media policy guidelines. (See They have a section on Twitter which links to tools and best practices.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

Write it up as a blog or story on your website, pitch it to local news outlets as a feature, etc. In Canada there isn’t a registry, but many fundraisers committed to the profession will be a member of their local chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and advertise it on their resume and Linkedin profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month I had the pleasure of presenting on a panel at Association of California Orchestras with Marc van Bree , an arts and social media blogger I met in 2007. After Marc finished reading the Networked Nonprofit , he was curious about crowdfunding and free agents, chapters in our book. Flickr Photo by Sugarpond.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

For some organizations, it may be helpful to partner with the local chapter of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program. Senior volunteers present some unique challenges to an organization, but they also bring many unique benefits. Eventually, the time may come for the volunteer and the organization to part ways.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2009

The film is being presented by Fathom Events, CARE , ONE , and the U.N. If you live in the Bay Area (like me), the Global Fund for Women has created a calendar of local events. Commission on the Status of Women. Cross-posted from BlogHer.com. Britt Bravo is a Big Vision Consultant. International Womens Day women nonprofit

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 5, 2016

Yesterday, the local paper in Santa Cruz published a great article about my new book, The Art of Relevance. Here's that chapter. While an institution can pivot, presenting different content for different times, the content itself does not change. I loved the piece.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 7, 2010

As Peter wrote: If someone enjoys Arts Event A because it’s social, informal, energetic, fun, and hip, why should we expect her to also enjoy Arts Event B if B is individual, formal, quiet, serious, and traditional (at least in its presentation, if not artistically)? Dias de las Muertos or Chinese New Year to attract new audiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

I know I should do this, but here's a direct link to the chapter on technology tools. New (to me) Blogs Blau Exchange is posting interviews with interesting ict-minded folks and occasional research and presentations. Your Guide to the E-Advocacy Revolution from PolicyLink. Check out the interview with Alexandra Samuels.

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Media Cause

JUNE 16, 2022

Black Youth Project — BYP has various local chapters. Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)— SURJ has various local chapters. Take time to celebrate your local community and find ways to support them during this time of celebration. Check your local events on Google. Find yours here.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

State/Local / #MCNAC16 / @SmartNonprofits. State/Local. It’ll open with candid stories about the ups and downs of working in social good and close with an afternoon of action and volunteering with local nonprofits. State/Local / #MadisonNonprofitDay / @nonprofitday. State/Local. State/Local. Oct 9 - 14.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2007

This week, we look at Chapter 5 of Elaine Gurian's book Civilizing Museums , Choosing Among the Options: An opinion about museum definitions in two parts. First published in Curator magazine in 2002, this essay presents five different museum "types" and their distinct opportunities and challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Listen Learn Adapt: The Secret To Nonprofit Social Media Success View more presentations from kanter. Here's but one example from a blogger: “I took an American Red Cross class I thought was less than satisfactory. […] Someone found my blog post and told the local chapter director. tags: blogs facebook ).

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Achieve

DECEMBER 16, 2021

would flock to seminars scheduled either locally or afar. The seminar presenters don’t necessarily come with advanced degrees, or any degree at all, but they are usually well-vetted by the sponsor organization for their practical experience in what they’re teaching. Online webinars began as videos of stand-up conference presentations.

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