Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2016

When Robert Wu told me was thinking about the Sharing Economy and fundraising practice for nonprofits, I could not resist publishing his excellent post. . Insights The Sharing Economy Tells Us About The Future Of Fundraising By Rob Wu, CEO + Co-founder of CauseVox. 1: Relationships Matter. 5: Collaborative Storytelling Sells.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

what issues do millennials care about? One study finds millennials care about environment, education and health. Instead of asking what millennials care about, the question should be framed as: how and why do millennials participate in social issues, and consequently, why do certain movements garner more attention than others?

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Gyrus

APRIL 26, 2016

Let us look at some of the common misconceptions about mobile learning or m-learning through this blog: Mobile Learning Means Learning via Mobile Phones. And, if we talk about the distractions, it can be there in a classroom training setting as well. The post Debunking Misconceptions about Mobile Learning appeared first on Gyrus.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

You can learn all you want about your competition, supporters and so on—but what happens if you don’t know who you are as an organization? I’d like to set the record straight on some common misconceptions about nonprofit culture. Culture is about the moolah. You can build vibrant nonprofit culture later.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Each donation program has specific rules about the type of organization that can participate. Adobe Creative Cloud. Tableau for data visualization. NetSuite for online accounting, ERP, and CRM. New Dell discounted laptops. For example, DocuSign is available to nonprofit foundations with operating budgets under $1 million.

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See3

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The post SERIES: Why Nonprofits Need to Have A Talk About “Diversity” appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Achieve

JULY 24, 2016

Regardless of how well-intentioned, a board simply can’t insist that you generate greater awareness of your cause — not to mention impact — and then do nothing about it. Like most of us, they want the issues they care about to go viral, generating as much awareness and attention as possible. This is just wrong.

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BoardAssist

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Three Year-End Annual Fundraising Tips You Haven’t Thought About. It’s the generous time of year, when donors think about giving. Thank you phone calls keep your donors on YOUR bandwagon – tuned in to your organization’s work, and thrilled about the support they are giving your cause. Remember, donors love to be thanked.

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Tech Soup

MAY 10, 2016

Even after all these years, whenever we talk about refurbished equipment, a few questions pop up over and over again. I'm here to dispel some of these persistent myths about refurbished hardware. We found reputable refurbishers who could deliver the IT equipment that our members need and can afford.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

If you're wondering how or why to upgrade, check out these resources to learn more about the latest version of Windows. Learn about the default settings and how to manage your privacy settings. Still Have Questions about Windows 10? Get Windows 10. Why Upgrade to Windows 10?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

According to givingtuesday.org , “#GivingTuesday harnesses the potential of social media and the generosity of people around the world to bring about real change in their communities; it provides a platform for them to encourage the donation of time, resources and talents to address local challenges.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2016

"The challenge for the organizational architect is to systematically create the blueprint for an organization that consciously connects everything to purpose ," explains author Clive Wilson , in his new book, Designing the Purposeful Organization. The product of doing this are measurable results and, importantly, a felt sense of success.

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See3

MARCH 4, 2016

The post SERIES: Why Nonprofits Need to Have A Talk About “Diversity” (Part 2) appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 8, 2016

Are you interested in learning more about the latest grantseeking trends? Plan to attend our upcoming free TechSoup webinar on Thursday, January 21 to learn more about the survey results. Learn More at Our Free Webinar. Register Now. Image: GrantStation. spanhidden.

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Care2

JANUARY 27, 2016

The stats are in, and end-of-year online fundraising was an amazing success for several organizations in the nonprofit sector. Over at our agency Rad Campaign, our clients beat their fundraising projections between 40% to 70%. M+R surveyed 22 of their clients and saw great growth as well. We’ve dug through the data and have boiled it down for you.

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Care2

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Facebook just launched a way for your nonprofit to raise money directly on the social network platform: Facebook Fundraising. This launch raises so many questions: will this work for year-end fundraising? Will this work at all? What are the benefits to using Facebook Fundraising? What are the downfalls?

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Donor Search

JUNE 15, 2016

Nonprofits are in the game of giving, and when it comes to keeping your game sharp and strong, you’ll need to know all the charitable giving ins-and-outs. The good news is that, according to a Giving USA report, 2015 was the most charitable year for Americans. The public is ready to give, and you’ll want…

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MAY 5, 2016

This blog focuses on the world of prospect research and various related fundraising topics. To diversify our subject matter, we like to feature the work of our friends and colleagues in the community. Join me in welcoming Jess Confer of GiveGab, and please enjoy this post on surprising donor traits. 3 Things You Might Not Have Known…

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Care2

DECEMBER 1, 2016

Millennials often think of themselves as the socially conscious generation. As your organization continues to look for funding opportunities, consider millennials as a viable target market, since they are your future donor base.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

But then we thought about it a little more. When asked, "How do you prefer to learn about using technology for your organization?", Tell Us More About Your Online Training Needs. Please let us know more about what you'd like to see! It's definitely on the list (number 2, in fact). Short video tutorials.

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See3

MARCH 11, 2016

The post SERIES: Why Nonprofits Need to Have A Talk About “Diversity” (Part 3) appeared first on The See3 Blog.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 26, 2016

Here are three reasons you’re about to be as excited about outcomes measurement as I am: Apples are apples; oranges are oranges. With easy set-up and reporting for both the funders and non-profits, you will gain a greater level of transparency and the ability to be “on the same page” about giving strategies like never before.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2016

But when it comes to results-focused giving and today’s philanthropic sector, it’s really about both. As you’re defining your intended outcomes, you’ll start thinking about the journey to get there. The thing is, you need to know your destination and then take the right journey to get there. And here’s where things get interesting.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 9, 2016

What is it about the prospect of funding from the largest foundations that lights up the eyes of the most hardened nonprofit staffer? I’m not trying to discourage you from grant seeking, but what I am trying to do is get you to think about where you put your time in a strategic way. the program staffer asks. In a smart way.

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Donor Search

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

This blog focuses on the world of prospect research and various related fundraising topics. To diversify our subject matter, we like to feature the work of our friends and colleagues in the community. Join me in welcoming John Killoran of @Pay and please enjoy his post on mobile fundraising campaigns. 5 Things You Can Learn…

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VolunteerMark

DECEMBER 25, 2016

To add to this spirit of giving and sharing, how about watching Christmas movies with your family, friends, and volunteer groups? A time to spend with your loved ones, sing carols to the heart’s content, revel in the first snowfall, indulge in cupcakes and cookies and become a secret Santa for someone special.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 20, 2016

It was a warm September day in 2013 and I was about an hour outside of Austin, TX on a bus heading to the airport. I was leaving a conference, and during the course of the bus ride was talking to a friend about what was next. If you’ve ever wanted to get better at or learn more about something – try writing a book about!

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AFP Blog

MAY 18, 2016

16 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising and Social Media : "16 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising and Social Media" 'via Blog this'

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AFP Blog

MAY 13, 2016

9 statistics about eBay for Charity in the UK | UK Fundraising : "This month eBay for Charity announced that, thanks to eBay buyers and sellers, it has now raised over £100 million for charities in the UK.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 25, 2016

When it comes to peer-to-peer fundraising events, there are a few indisputable truths—you will have zero dollar participants, you won’t have enough port-a-potties, and people will do anything to get a t-shirt. As staff, it can be frustrating and downright hilarious to see and hear the lengths to which people will go to get one.

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AFP Blog

MARCH 1, 2016

What About Changing Minds? VR Films Work Great for Charity. WIRED : "NEW INVENTIONS, WHETHER they’re gadgets or startups or biotech advancements, always come with some promise to “change the world.” Most don’t. A rare few find revolutionary uses that go far beyond what their creators initially envisioned. Congrats, Google.

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AFP Blog

MAY 18, 2016

Why Vermont's Nonprofits Should Be Thinking About Digital Security | Vermont Public Radio : "Bernholz is a senior research scholar at Stanford University who studies digital civil society and works on using technology for social good among other things. They've got plenty of the former and usually not so much of the latter.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2016

Successful programs don’t treat marketing as a one shot deal; they are consistently educating constituents and the public about their exciting fundraising program. Are we listening to what the crowd is telling us about how we can improve our peer-to-peer campaigns? We must provide them with resources, tips, tools, and reminders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 29, 2016

Known as the Internet of Things , our digital and philanthropic lives are about to transform. Imagine: Watching an evening news segment about the poaching crisis in Africa and pointing your remote (or smartphone) at the screen to easily donate to an anti-poaching unit. 3) Smart TVs. 4) Public Space Advertising. 5) Smartwatches.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

About Wistia. First things first, Amy shared an important piece of advice: before you ask about how a social post performed, be sure qualify what you're asking for. How did it do at what ?". Goal: Awareness Metric: Total Reach/Impressions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2016

Rianne Haaijema of the International Fund for Animal Welfare (@ifawnl) speaks about the program called Blijf van mijn Dier: www.blijfvanmijndier.nl #HagueDayTrip. But today was about experimentation… and I must sign off now before my battery hits 0%! As @nonprofitorgs no problem… as Heather Mansfield, nerve-racking!

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EveryAction

OCTOBER 18, 2016

While many of you have a background in politics or organizing, there’s likely some of you scratching your head and wondering just what the heck this “GOTV” business is all about. Why is everyone so worked up about it? Not to worry! OK, so what does GOTV stand for? Cool, that makes sense.

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