Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Using a live streaming application called "Live Stream," conference organizers of the Governor's Nonprofit Leadership Conference in Texas are hoping to draw in an online audience into the discussion about social innovation. Here's the description. More and more social media is changing how people present at conferences.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 18, 2022

Many associations find it challenging to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and take a stance at their organization. Try using icebreakers, gamification features, videos, a slide deck, breakout discussions, group activities, or roleplay to ensure the session is memorable. Be open to new ideas.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

While the full 2023 data has not yet been compiled, FEP has found that, through Q3 2023, donors decreased moderately and donor retention continued to slide, driving a slight decrease in fundraising dollars. How to generate more multi-year agreements If your organization is new to multi-year giving, here are a few ideas to get started: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

The talk: My talk may not be as easily captured in the slides as some of my other talks are since this was a smaller group and I had the time to dive into each example and discuss it with the participants, instead of a more traditional presentation. Hint: click through to view the slides on SlideShare.net to see speaking notes.).

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 1, 2021

At most organizations, board members play a direct role in fundraising —whether that’s sending donation appeals, participating in events, meeting face-to-face with major donors, or expressing gratitude after a donation is made. There’s a reason each of your board members is in a leadership position at your organization.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 12, 2024

To find grant prospects without paying for a database, you can: Search related organizations — Look at their list of funders. If they have already supported a similar organization, these funders might be interested in supporting your programs, too! Call and discuss the opportunity with the funder. I found a grant!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 4, 2011

I want to share the slides here and especially some of the links and resources. I’ve documented the community and content mapping processes before, you can use the slides above to see the process or review the blog post with instructions. Data: Strategy and Storytelling. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 1, 2012

Learn how virtual options will help your organization engage internationally, and discover some of the available tools and partnerships for building communities. You’ll also take part in an open discussion to learn what fellow attendees have experienced. Presentation slides. Related Links : ASAE International.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2010

In addition, nonprofits have an increasing need to know on what blogs, websites and other online venues they and their issues are being mentioned and discussed, both favorably and less favorably. Presentation slides. If you missed the webinar, that’s okay! Use these links to access the conversation: All webinar resources.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

we discussed during our session. You can also view the presentation slides on slideshare. Below are eight easy steps you can take right now to green the IT in your organization and make a big impact on your environmental footprint. Tags: Green Office GreenTech Running Your Organization.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2011

I will join Laurel Hart’s class to discuss some of the key ways social media has impacted nonprofit organizations and the opportunities for the social impact sector to leverage the social technologies available today and in the future. Notes and slides. Course page.

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Kindful

MARCH 11, 2021

The best facilitators will confidently take you on a journey of exploration, education, discussion, and planning. They will also have people up and moving around doing thoughtful, interactive exercises, usually in small groups to facilitate discussion and collaboration. They make the day fun. They do their homework. What’s next?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 4, 2012

A true evangelist is moved to create, is a seamless co-creator with your organization, and motivated spreader of content. Successful organizations intentionally design and construct multiple online channels that enable access for all fans and develop paths for relationship reciprocity and trust, fostering true evangelists.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 30, 2010

As Beth and Allison explain: Networked Nonprofits are simple and transparent organizations. They engage people in shaping and sharing their work in order to raise awareness of social issues, organize com- munities to provide services, or advocate for legislation. They are easy for outsiders to get in and insiders to get out.

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NTEN

JANUARY 25, 2022

We reviewed the sliding scale for membership. The membership committee was restarted in 2021 to discuss topics ranging from our website redesign to NTC member options to ways to activate the community around our beliefs and advocacy campaigns. 2021 review highlights. 2022 focus. Sponsors and exhibitors. 2021 review highlights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

The camp was organized by Thai Fund Foundation in partnership with Opendream , , Thai Netizen Network , Frontier Foundation and Tactical Technology Collective. ” Unfortunately, I could make it to Thailand, so I presented and lead a discussion remotely using Google Hangouts from California.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover the internal and external benefits your nonprofit will receive when you and other leaders at your organization work on developing better public speaking skills. Well-run organizations are powered by efficient meetings. Let’s get started! Internal benefits. Improving internal communication. . For example: .

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2014

Does your organization need a disaster fundraising plan? The reality is that disasters can happen anywhere and organizations can be thrown into the relief efforts even when it isn’t part of their mission. Either way, the time may come when your organization needs to mobilize and get involved or seek help for its own recovery.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. The goal of the conference is not only to inspire attendees but to equip them with real solutions that they can bring back to their home organizations.

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Achieve

MARCH 16, 2022

From their incredible flexibility to their ability to reach a vast audience, virtual events are extremely beneficial for associations, nonprofits, and event-hosting organizations of all kinds. Offer sliding scale & open-ended questions. Send out surveys in a timely manner. Share results with event speakers & guests.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

You need to watch out for spammers, overzealous experts, and feature the best discussions. for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. 3) Use Your Personal Profile to Benefit Your Nonprofit : Post Network Updates about your organization’s work. Join and participate in Groups relative to your organization’s work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2018

Osborn, an advertising executive, invented the latter process of “organized ideation” in the 1930’s and popularized the technique in several books he authored called “ Your Creative Power ” and “ Applied Imagination.” Avoid any discussion of ideas or questions, as these stop the flow of ideas. see above).

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Achieve

APRIL 15, 2015

Your reach can only go so far, so it’s common knowledge that you need help from other organizations to promote your event. When we give our promotional partners graphics, we have already discussed who the partner’s audience is and what they will find valuable at our event. Example of strong slides from past MCONs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2012

Here are my slides and curated resources materials for a talk called “ What Can Nonprofits Learn from Robin Good, the Best Content Curator on the Planet? Then, if all works well, I will bring in Robin for a discussion. There are benefits for both nonprofit organizations and the people who work for them.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I normally separate my post-presentation blog posts and slides but think it will be valuable to group them together this time. One of the biggest barriers to sharing our experience and knowledge, and learning as organizations is the belief that we are all so different we can’t actually share or learn from each other.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Today’s Community Builder chat focused on examples and best practices for connecting on and offline community activities, events, and organizing. It was a really rich discussion – thank you to all those who joined in, shared, asked questions, and contributed! Recap: October. Get the October Chat archive. Upcoming: November.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2014

While the primary goal is for students to learn about strategic use of networks and social media for international organizations, I also covered some practical career skills such as effective networking and self-directed professional learning (also called “Social Learning”).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2009

Secret Sauce: Chicago Workshop Final Slides View more OpenOffice presentations from kanter. I never dive into the tools, this session began with a focus on how and where listening fits in the organization and the work flow. I demoed a lot of different techniques in real time with suggestions of keywords or examples from the participants.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2008

This slide show from Stephen Collins make me think about teaching Internet Skills Workshops for Nonprofits that I used teach over dozen or so years ago. The slide show is from a session he did at BarCamp Sydney called " All You Do Is Talk Talk Talk." | View | Upload your own. " It has stuck with me.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2012

The program accomplished the following: 220 organizations participated. Organizations raised almost $125,000 through integrated social media campaigns from donors. I delivered one of the keynotes and as you can see from this slide, we had two screens presenting materials in both languages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2012

Last week I participate on a panel on “ Data Visualization for Nonprofits: A Picture Is Better Than A 1,000 Words ” with Johanna Morariu from Innonet and Brian Kennedy of ChildrenNow. The day of the panel, I published a blog post that shared our slides, wiki, and resources. What content, lines, or ideas resonated?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

Earlier this month, the Connected Generation conference brought lots of folks from organizations and direct services groups, as well as practitioners, educators, and researchers together in Bristol, UK, to talk about the use of social media in youth work. Discussion. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

But ROI was not really intended to measure a technology project, program, or tool or any other isolated aspect of an organization. Listening is knowing what is being said online about your organization and your field. ROI analysis requires documenting, collecting data, and internal discussion and cooperation.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

My guest post is up on Care2′s Frogloop blog; you can read the post and join the discussion there. The potential for how organizations can use a tool like this is endless – the ability to easily and accessibly put together your stories and content with the locations where it all takes place is so exciting!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

A chance for local organizers to come together, network, ask questions, etc. Takeaways: A chance to connect with other local organizers. More knowledge, confidence and excitement about organizing in your city. Lunch Time Table Discussion. It’s time to go back to basics and figure out how to effectively organize.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 4, 2017

As a trainer and facilitator, the work I do with organizations and networks, often on behalf of a foundation for its grantees, is capacity building. They also facilitated discussion with others funders that invest in capacity building. Presentation slides. Bibliography with links and summaries of studies reviewed.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Given the many ways a fundraising plan can make your life easier, it’s hard to understand why so many organizations don’t have them. You’ll have the confidence of knowing when the time is right to spend money on programs, something many young and small organizations struggle with. Or the search for the perfect template. Or enough data.

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