Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m headed down to Austin, TX for SXSW where I will have the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on measuring social media with KD Paine with case studies by David Neff and Carie Lewis. They build up an online and offline community, create great projects, and then ask the community to fund them through donations.

Austin 108

Austin Minnesota NPO Offline 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

My co-presenter for the plenary was the amazing Marcelo Iniarra , who is a digital mobilization pioneer and fantastic presenter/facilitator. I also discussed the importance of laying out the supporter journey and having metrics to understand and improve conversion rates. Engagement with a purpose and knowing your audience.

Learning 86

Learning Donor Online Fundraising 86

AccelEvents

JUNE 4, 2020

It is likely that the questions and responses will prompt conversations between participants that can continue offline or in another session. If you can meet that expectation in an online environment, you will go a long to creating a valuable attendee experience. Program Networking Sessions. Use the Right Virtual Event Platform.

Virtual 52

Virtual Network Create Social Media 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2017

Last year we were honored to facilitate an emerging leadership program for a cohort of leaders who were part of the Packard Foundation’s Conservation and Science portfolio of grantees. Effective delivery of content and learning experiences takes both on and offline connection.

Professional 91

Professional Develop Leadership Influence 91

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Plus, this type of event offers your organization ample time for one-on-one conversations and relationship-building. According to the OneCause guide to silent auction software , the right fundraising tools can help you manage the entire planning process, from marketing your event and facilitating mobile bidding to streamlining checkout.

Marketing 52

Marketing Fundraising Tips Registration 52

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 3, 2020

hjc has worked with dozens of nonprofits to ‘stand in the shoes’ of their constituents, a process known as Constituent Experience (CX) journey mapping. Get more details about Knowledge Network’s journey mapping experience and read case studies from other nonprofit organizations. Real-World Results. Walk in Your Constituent’s Shoes.

Results 41

Results Donor Map Case Study 41

DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. Not only does this drain valuable funds, but it can create a negative experience for your supporters. Did retargeted ads see more conversions than direct mail solicitors? This will aid with user experience. .

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Nonprofit Integration 52

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. 4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Join the Conversation!

Social Media 117

Social Media Twitter Change Media 117

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. This offline network, called Net Tuesdays, balances the work we do online to connect all those working at the intersection of technology and social impact.

India 126

India Network Netsquared Offline 126

NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

Amy saw that members of the nonprofit tech community were itching to dive more deeply and regularly into topics of online community building, but she didn’t want to create a space if there weren’t willing co-facilitators and a good deal of buy-in. Whoever’s hosting facilitates the discussion using the @CommBuild account.

Facilitation 82

Facilitation Guidelines Hosting Twitter 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Participants become part of the workshop curriculum and share their experience – which seems very appropriate for a social media training. Gets feedback and start conversations about their work. Learns from experience and data. I recently took a workshop on visual facilitation with David Sibbet. ” .

Social Media 100

Social Media Effective Media Social 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2005

Steve and others, just when I thought there was a lull in our conversation about blog communities and blog cross conversations, I noticed this thread on the Digital Divide List (btw, the digital divide network is another example of a community blog). If you are new, start at the beginning.

Conversation 50

Conversation Community Listserv Technorati 50

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 26, 2009

Use the tag #MPS09 to follow conversations and highlights from others at the event. Feedback to presentation: would want to involve staff and services in the offline local events to share their experiences, too. seems like people who had a bad experience would be more inclined to get involved with this…is that bad?

Gift 108

Gift Wikipedia Case Study Facilitation 108

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2007

TechSoup holds regular meetings for nonprofits in Second Life and I have been attending regularly and sometimes facilitate like this I did this past week. So, I've been reflecting about effective facilitation of virtual meetings in Second Life Right now the primary method of group interaction is via unmoderated chat interface.

Synchronous 50

Synchronous Facilitation Practice Second Life 50

Neon CRM

AUGUST 23, 2023

But there are a lot of factors to consider when choosing a credit card processor and setting up a digital donation experience. Conversely, here are the payment methods don’t require payment processors: Cash and checks: These traditional methods are collected offline, often at events or in-person interactions.

Process 52

Process Guide Paypal Method 52

NTEN

AUGUST 15, 2013

Amy saw that members of the nonprofit tech community were itching to dive more deeply and regularly into topics of online community building, but she didn’t want to create a space if there weren’t willing co-facilitators and a good deal of buy-in. Whoever’s hosting facilitates the discussion using the @CommBuild account.

Facilitation 60

Facilitation Guidelines Hosting Twitter 60

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The talk, facilitated by online community veteran Scott Moore , delved into various facets of online community. The purpose of managing customer service is to answer questions and address experiences with products and/or services an organization offers. Provide content: Seed conversations to get others more comfortable speaking.

Open 52

Open Community Management San Francisco 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

This post summarizes the content I shared in my presentation and offers some reflection on the conversational keynote. I started my talk with a story about why I liked Twitter: It allows me to connect with people in my professional field and have a great conversations or ad hoc collaborations that improve practice.

Social Media 115

Social Media Media Social San Jose 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

For the past few months, I’ve been facilitating a Nonprofit Emerging Leaders online peer learning project with Third Plateau Impact Strategies. The skills that we are focusing on are “networked leadership” skills both online and offline and working with self and working with others. Flickr Photo by qwrrty. It is basically a pause.

Skills 50

Skills Build Technique Language 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. Every time I present or facilitate a workshop, I review the web sites and social media ant trails (social media properties) of participants. . Robot Voice Disguiser for Large Group Facilitation.

Social Media 87

Social Media Game Media Social 87

NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Over the last few of years I've had a the opportunity to work with a team of intelligent and thoughtful colleagues, speak at conferences, and collaborate with other facilitators and community builders. This content map can help everyone know where information flows and where conversations may be taking place. Content Map.

Map 75

Map Content Community Chart 75

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. The full group discussion allowed people at different levels to share their experiences.

Knowledge 97

Knowledge Seattle Social Media Measure 97

Tech Soup

APRIL 10, 2012

Social media can be a useful (though often overlooked) tool for frontline workers in social service agencies to engage with youth, according to Jason Shim, a Program Facilitator at the Canadian nonprofit, Mosaic Counselling & Family Services. Don't Be Afraid to Experiment. Tips for Using Social Media with Youth.

Social Media 65

Social Media Media Social Student 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

The second C, Collaboration, refers to the idea that social media facilitates the aggregation of small individual actions into meaningful collective results. Collaboration can happen at three levels: conversation, co-creation and collective action. Conversations create buzz, which is how ideas tip, become viral.

Social Media 106

Social Media Media Social Aggregator 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

Participants design and launch a social media experiment that helps them improve their practice and share learning with one another. The last face-to-face session, in fact, is participants sharing the results of their experiments. Most importantly, I need a good facilitator for each table. Somethings to improve.

Social Media 94

Social Media Reflection Learning Social 94

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

From tracking conversations and donations to event registrations, you can note every interaction you have with a supporter in your nonprofit CRM. Here are some questions you may consider asking: Is this software available offline? Giveffect Giveffect calls its platform a “10-in-1 nonprofit software.” How often is the software updated?

Profile 92

Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 92

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

traditional offline software) into the cloud (a.k.a. are facilitated with on-premise solutions and which of those business processes could be facilitated within the cloud. are facilitated with on-premise solutions and which of those business processes could be facilitated within the cloud.

Org 61

Org Jordan Offline Consultant 61

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

traditional offline software) into the cloud (a.k.a. are facilitated with on-premise solutions and which of those business processes could be facilitated within the cloud. are facilitated with on-premise solutions and which of those business processes could be facilitated within the cloud.

Org 57

Org Jordan Offline Consultant 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2005

Last week I wrote about Steve Shu's post about facilitating blog communities. I asked if there were a set of best practices or design principles in facilitating blog communities. Steve has shared his learnings on facilitating a blog community. Steve posted a comment with some tips. Steve provides some examples.

Learning 50

Learning Technorati NGO Facilitation 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

I asked if I could live tweet to bring others into the conversation which I did using the tag #packfound. . He is currently facilitating strategic planning for the wikimedia movement. When facilitator says go, everyone moves so that they are always equidistant between those two people who they chose.

Collaboration 93

Collaboration Learning Exercise Online 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2008

Starting and maintaining conversations with stakeholders. What did you learn that from your experience that you apply to starting and maintaining conversations with stakeholders? I was networking weaving between the offline/online. That doesn't change the fact that he's smart and savvy on the social media front.

Switzerland 50

Switzerland Aggregator Blogher Social Media 50

Museum 2.0

JUNE 6, 2012

The vending machine itself was popular, but the secondary experience around it was not. We want to have a conversation with our audience and facilitate storytelling. We want to increase the offline and online participation and go beyond what can be seen as a gimmick: buying an historical object in an unexpected way.

National 27

National Netherlands Museum History 27

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2009

Back in 2007, when Facebook opened it doors to people older than college students and nonprofits started the early experiments on Facebook Causes, Froggy Loop did an extensive analysis " The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes " using the dollars per donor analysis. I'll boil it down to " Causes is A Friending Tool, Not A Fundraising Tool."

Washington 85

Washington Metrics Facebook Donor 85

Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Facilitating face-time and team building for your regional staff. Promote and Share - Share your experience from the road! Diverse Goals. Raising funds. Over to You.

Advocacy 72

Advocacy Community Build Storytelling 72

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 15, 2009

This month's Net2 Think Tank question is: How do real-world (offline) events fit into social media conversations and campaigns ? My thinking: Social media conversations and online campaigns create whole new models for bringing together & powering the progressive movement. Courtesy of Joe Solomon. Then check out.

Offline 88

Offline Community Online Organization 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

What I most enjoy about doing face-to-face training workshops is the right after reflection questions: How could this learning experience been improved? I also didn't facilitate the whole room discussion around the slides which I usually do because I worried about going over time. What might be a first step, low risk experiment?

Reflection 50

Reflection Slides Metrics PowerPoint 50

Neon CRM

MAY 18, 2023

But with so many elements to modern fundraising—both online and offline—it can be tough to keep up. Conversely, if the technology your nonprofit uses is actually making things harder for your team, it may be time to evaluate a new solution. You’ll then see higher digital retention and conversion rates. Make every stamp count!

Raise 98

Raise Strategy Help Fundraising 98