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DECEMBER 15, 2017

billion active social media users? As usage numbers continue to grow across all age groups, it is safe to say that social media has become an essential element of digital marketing. Focus on the social channels that work with your brand. When it comes to social, you can’t do it all. Get specific with social advertising.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

Digital transformation is a buzz word now in the social good space. And why is it important that nonprofits and other social good organizations digitally transform? Topics Discussed in This Episode: NetHope’s work and how they are connecting nonprofits with technology innovators to help change the world.

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MARCH 10, 2017

These days, individuals receive a LOT of email and see a LOT of posts on their social media feeds. The campaign had many elements, but let’s examine some specific social media elements of the campaign. WWF harnessed social media to elevate the issue. Identify your social media influencers: WWF used Attentive.ly

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Social good organizations and private companies have many differences, but they also have many things in common and can benefit from some of the same strategies. Topics Discussed in This Episode: How Ann Mei leverages her Silicon Valley background to help social good organizations achieve greater impact.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

On September 17, 2017, leaders from government, business and nonprofits gathered alongside celebrities, activists, journalists and concerned citizens at the 92 nd Street Y in New York City for the 8 th annual Social Good Summit (#2030NOW ) to discuss how technology , media and activism can build a better world.

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MAY 16, 2019

Everyone knows that social media has a massive impact on today’s culture, so how can social good organizations effectively leverage it to engage supporters? What does your organization need to do to execute an effective social media strategy? Topics Discussed in This Episode: Highlights from the 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report.

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AUGUST 1, 2019

Today’s guest is Kate Robinson, executive director of the film Failing Forward: On the Road to Social Impact. Kate talked to host Steve MacLaughlin about how nonprofits and social good organizations can use failure to make a bigger impact. The characteristics of a learning culture. The pressure on nonprofits to appear effective.

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MAY 15, 2012

Establishing a Discussion Group - When your volunteers can post and reply to messages to events they have an interest in, it facilitates a type of community in which volunteers feel more connected with their peers and committed to the cause.

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JANUARY 17, 2019

Listen to today’s conversation to hear more about DoSomething.org and DoSomething Strategic and how they are helping engage millions of young people in social change. Topics Discussed in This Episode: How young people are engaging in social change today, and the biggest driver for them to get involved.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

How is new power changing the world, and how can it be used for fundraising and social good? Rachel Hutchinson is your host for today’s episode, which was recorded live from bbcon, the leading tech gathering for social good. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The definition of new power.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Yesterday, James Young and myself had the opportunity to present to packed house of nonprofit organizations on social media at Convio Summit. The attendees had fun reaching under their chairs to see what they had "won" -aka - their new, fake nonprofit they had to brainstorm a social media strategy for during the workshop.

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MAY 31, 2019

In the 100 th episode of The sgENGAGE Podcast , special guest President and CEO of Blackbaud Mike Gianoni joined host Steve MacLaughlin to discuss digital transformation. Here are some of the important points that Mike and Steve discuss during the interview. Digital transformation and the workplace. The world has changed.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Joining the podcast to discuss this topic with host Steve MacLaughlin is Joe Waters, founder and CEO of Selfish Giving. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Where most nonprofit revenue is concentrated. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Where most nonprofit revenue is concentrated. A breakdown of nonprofit revenue sources.

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APRIL 8, 2021

Erica Barnhart is the CEO of Claxton Marketing and director of the Nancy Bell Evans Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the University of Washington, and she joins the podcast today to discuss what people in the social good community need to be saying in order to get noticed in a good way. SSIR Article: Great Mission.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Interviews offer an opportunity to discuss the role and the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and personal goals. Board meetings are the best opportunity your team has to discuss key initiatives. Limit unnecessary discussions. With mundane discussion items, your board will be mentally clocked out before you realize it.

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JULY 9, 2020

And while this has also been a topic of discussion in philanthropy for some time, there is a real opportunity now for all social good organizations to really respond in a meaningful way that effects change. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Marcus’s background as a leader in philanthropy and in working on racial equity initiatives.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

As we look toward next year, our panel of nonprofit leaders will discuss what has fundamentally changed. The Changing Identity of the Social Sector. From social movements like Black Lives Matter to organizational responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations are more engaged than ever before. Robyn Mendez – Blackbaud.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

What are the implications of this technology in the social good sector? Beth Kanter and Allison Fine join Steve MacLaughlin on the podcast to discuss their research into the use of AI in social good organizations. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why Allison and Beth decided to write the AI4Giving report.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Companies are under increasing pressure to be socially conscious, if not socially active. In today’s interview with Sarah Chapman, Director of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability at Deloitte Canada, we discuss how businesses and organizations are following the trend of being more socially active.

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

Long standing social good organizations have developed foundational fundraising and engagement methods that have provided for them for decades or more. Dorri McWhorter, president and CEO of the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, joined host Rachel Hutchisson to discuss how she modernized the organization and is bringing it to new levels of success.

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APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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JUNE 5, 2017

In a world where everyone is their own publisher on social media, the conventional wisdom that “content is king” is simply incomplete. When it comes to advocacy and political campaigns, we must understand how our audience is talking about our issues and candidates before we know what to share on our social media platforms.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

So, it’s more important than ever for social good organizations looking to attract investment to be able to quantify and communicate their defined outcomes and ability to efficiently and effectively achieve them. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Background on Blackbaud’s 2019 Accountable Impact Study. This is accountable impact.

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AUGUST 26, 2020

Attitudes towards corporate social responsibility have evolved over recent years with more leaders recognizing giving back to their communities as an imperative aspect of their business. A stop on the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion “Check Your Blind Spots” unconscious bias tour. Executive Support Needed More than Ever.

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AUGUST 20, 2020

Today’s guest, Marcos Salazar, founder and CEO of Be Social Change, joins the podcast today to talk about what a personal brand is and why it’s important. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Marcos’ background as a social entrepreneur and why he started Be Social Change. Be Social Change Webinars.

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OCTOBER 11, 2010

Use search and social media to get better ideas for engagement. I've seen a bunch of presentations and survey research in the last couple of there's been a lot of talk about social listening and search optimization in the NPO space for the last few years. Our Current (Limited) View of Search and Social. Think Again! -

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

This year, many social good organizations will be having virtual audits, and now is the time to learn about how best to prep for them. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why now is the best time to start audit prep. It’s hard to believe that we’re already well into September and it’s time to start thinking about year-end audits.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Stephanie Thomas, principal peer-to-peer fundraising consultant for Blackbaud, joins the podcast to discuss methods to help your organization successfully engage supporters to raise awareness and revenue. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Why peer-to-peer fundraising is a good strategy for this GivingTuesday.

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MARCH 11, 2021

So, how can social good organizations plan in a way that allows for change? Topics Discussed in This Episode: What adaptive strategy is. The last year has taught us that change is the only constant – however, that makes it difficult to stick to a traditional 3-year or 5-year strategic plan.

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DECEMBER 5, 2019

Pro-bono volunteering can be a strategic resource for social change, benefitting companies, social good organizations and individuals. But what makes pro-bono relationships work for all partners, and how can your company or social good organization set up a pro bono program that has an impact? Shaping pro-bono partnerships.

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JANUARY 21, 2021

Today’s guests, Lesley Pinder, Head of Supporter Experience for the British Red Cross and Lucy Caldicott, Founder of ChangeOut, discuss their Facebook group, Fundraising Chat, as an example of community development, the sector supporting each other, and lessons learned. We’re accidental community managers.” ” – Lesley Pinder.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Topics Discussed in This Episode: The types of virtual volunteer activities that are available. What nonprofits and social good organizations can do to create more virtual volunteer opportunities. How companies can set employees up for success with virtual volunteer opportunities.

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MARCH 12, 2020

Corporate social responsibility and responsible business are now seen as integral to successful business operations. But have you thought about involving the sourcing and procurement process es in creating social impact? . Topics Discussed in This Episode: . Paul’s background as a social entrepreneur .

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Martin Leifeld, CEO of Martin Leifeld LLC, is the author of Five Minutes for Fundraising: A Collection of Expert Advice from Gifted Fundraisers , which shares tips from a wide range of social good professionals.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Congress, there is still federal data privacy legislation pending that could affect social good organizations. In this session originally hosted at bbcon 2020, Sally and Cameron discuss the current landscape of data privacy legislation in the U.S., Topics Discussed in This Episode: The federal data privacy legislation landscape.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Peer-to-peer fundraising is an important part of a social good organization’s overall fundraising strategy. Topics Discussed in This Episode: How and why Caroline started fundraising. Caroline shares her experience creating and properly supporting her campaign as a working professional, mother, and first-time fundraiser.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020

talks with Blackbaud change management expert Michael Reardon about the best strategies for getting stakeholders involved in change efforts at higher education institutions and other social good organizations. Topics Discussed in This Episode: The basic steps to implementing sustainable change.

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