Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 29, 2023

For example, if you’d like to focus on inviting previous high-impact donors to your silent auction gala, you might send personalized handwritten invitations. Social media. Post teasers and previews of your auction items across all of your organization’s social media profiles to get your audience excited about attending your event.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

Utilizing the internet, email and social media has substantially expanded the visibility of nonprofit organizations worldwide. In analog communication, individuals generally reach what is called the Dunbar Number , a limit of about 150 stable social connections. For example, Barack Obama reaches over 100 million people with each tweet.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

A nonprofit CRM (also referred to as a donor management system ) is a software platform that allows nonprofits to store, update, and report on supporter data. Ensure any CRM you invest in offers features such as: Donor profiles Nonprofit CRMs automatically create donor profiles for supporters who contribute or interact with your nonprofit.

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 1, 2012

Social media is useful for casual communication, but it can also be a tool for job seekers. By using social media to your advantage, you may even be able to land your dream job. Monitoring the organization's social media profiles will also keep you up-to-date on any open positions within the organization.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 13, 2023

If your organization is a human services agency , on the other hand, you may store and reference data about your clients like case notes. Because there are different types of social good organizations, there are various approaches your organization can take to database management software. Audit and update your database regularly.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

In our new book, The Smart Nonprofit , we use the umbrella term “smart tech” to refer to technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its subsets and cousins, such as machine learning, and natural language processes. These technologies automate internal systems and processes, meaning they make decisions for (and instead of) people.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Pursuing a multichannel marketing strategy using a variety of channels, from social media and email to direct mail, will allow you to expand your reach and promote your cause to the widest possible audience. Your nonprofit CRM helps you store and manage donor information within robust donor profiles. Social media scheduling tools.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Especially in the increasingly digital world, live events and in-person events offer networking, grow social connections, and fuel community. . Increase the number of references and partners . For example, if the goal of your next event is to get more leads , you would need to implement a lead capture strategy.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Peer-to-peer fundraising often leverages social media and tech platforms to share campaigns, collect payments, and track progress. This can be referred to as social proof, or the idea that if people who trust you see you publicly supporting a cause, they’ll be more motivated to follow your lead.

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3rd Sector Labs

MAY 14, 2014

As a helpful reference, please visit our Donor Data Management Dictionary. . Social media, visitor traffic on your website, event attendance add to the mix. Sounds worthwhile, right? Side note: With data analytics, we have entered a world of donor data jargon – data warehousing, data mining, big data, etc. The answer is plenty.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

For example, the messages are more likely to be referenced again if the supporter hangs the mail on their fridge or leaves it on their kitchen table. Some of your supporters may not engage with digital platforms like social media or email regularly. For example, maybe you plan to hold an event that will attract new audiences.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 24, 2021

Practice Donor Stewardship Donor stewardship refers to the actions your organization takes to build relationships with supporters throughout their engagement with your organization. For example, supporters may contribute to pay for school supplies or to maintain a public sports field. On social media. Thank your donors publicly.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Here's the backstory: In the summer of 2021, over 130 funders shared example grant applications with TAG as part of our involvement in the #FixtheForm campaign with GrantAdvisor.org. Professional References/Testimonials (others who can speak on the organization’s behalf). Organization’s DUNS Number and/or GuideStar profile.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Use social media to drive traffic to your website. Develop a following on popular social media channels by posting informative articles and highlighting your organization’s work and impact. Acquiring new donors through digital advertising frequently involves channels like paid search, paid social, display, and video advertising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The description: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Some nonprofit databases are designed with communication tools that automate mass email marketing by creating profiles for your supporters and then using that information to deliver customized emails in response to specific actions such as donating. Write templates for common messages. It can help segment your audience.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . This socially-sourced crowd spends upwards of 15 minutes per day, every day , on social media sites, 3 to 7 times more than on any other major web property. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

For example, you might utilize a platform that powers the standard online giving page on your website, while simultaneously using a different platform to host a timely crowdfunding campaign for a specific program. Our favorite features: Some of the features Bloomerang offers include: Robust donor profiles. Interactive dashboard.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Why Real-World Socializing Is the Next Big Thing for Social Media – "From the Latin root socials, meaning “united, living with others,” the word social is firmly grounded in the physical world and implies face-to-face interaction. ""

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

De’Yonté is a late-80s baby who found his passion for web design and development during MySpace’s heyday, when he helped his friends create awesome profiles. Blogging and Social Media Tools. One of the most effective ways to generate traffic for your website is to update content regularly and share your content on social media.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

At this stage of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all used to attending Zoom meetings and virtual social gatherings. Video incorporated into an otherwise text-based presentation can be beneficial, for example. Incorporate QR codes to unlock additional features or downloadable content that can be accessed for reference after the event.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 14, 2014

The term “ data degradation ” refers to the worsening of data quality over time. For example …. By the way, if the donor data jargon ever seems confusing, we keep a Donor Data Management Dictionary posted on our website for easy reference. Let’s focus on donor data for this example. What about cleaning? Yes, really.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 10, 2019

Check Out Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI). LinkedIn’s Social Selling Index is one of the few metrics I think is worth obsessing over. The index is a daily snapshot of your profile’s strength as it compares to other people in your industry and those in your network. Engage With Like-Minded Professionals.

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

That thank-you email should be personalized, address them by name, and reference the specific dollar amount given. For example, if someone gave $50 to a literacy group, the email could say, “Your donation of $50 helped us give 100 books to 50 children.” You should also try to tie that figure to organizational impact.

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3rd Sector Labs

MARCH 28, 2015

Is our social media-saturated society increasingly enured to these socially-inspired overtures? You can also cross reference these groups by the number of touch points they have with your organization. For example, a donor supporting a marathon participant might also subscribe to your e-newsletter. Is it the dour economy?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Note from Beth: One of the most common questions I get at workshops or webinars is, “Should our organization be on XYZ social or mobile platform?” Write a short profile of a few of your target audience members. These characters can then become common reference points for your team. Flickr Photo by Matthew Field.

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DNL OmniMedia

MARCH 31, 2021

Both of these are examples of nonprofits that have developed a highly-recognizable and trustworthy brand. For nonprofits, there is a gap between an action (for example, raising funds) and seeing the impact of that action (families fed in the community). For example, what’s your unique approach to advancing your mission?

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

A great way to grow your email list is through social media. For CSI, they have witnessed their social media grow by the thousands by doing this. Resources can be free or low-cost but can really help raise the profile of your mission. Message Your Followers. We would love to keep in touch. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices.

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Achieve

JANUARY 27, 2023

Social media. You can even ask monthly donors for permission to spotlight them on your profiles as a way to show appreciation for their involvement in your cause. Some may prefer having a hard copy to reference as they think about whether or not to participate.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Here are five hand-picked examples of service and product based businesses, in some not-so-exciting industries, that are setting the bar extremely high with their online marketing efforts: BlueWhale.com - Family run, Austin moving company. Social media marketing is vital… and free! Social media marketing is vital… and free!

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 3, 2019

Check Out Your LinkedIn Social Selling Index (SSI). LinkedIn’s Social Selling Index is one of the few metrics I think is worth obsessing over. The index is a daily snapshot of your profile’s strength as it compares to other people in your industry and those in your network. Engage With Like-Minded Professionals. The Outreach.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Social media. If, for example, your audience historically has an exceptionally low text-to-give response rate, you might consider sticking to email, social media, and direct mail strategies. The target audiences for each of the channels described above—email, social media, text, and direct mail—don’t overlap perfectly.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

High-profile donors will already have their own opinions and your full disclosure in one-on-one communication lets the donor see that you’re not just asking for money all the time, but you are including them in the reality of running a complicated organization and delivering a mission in the real world. .” Creating the content.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Constituent relationship management (CRM) refers to the various processes that nonprofits use to steward and build relationships with donors, volunteers, advocates, members, and other constituents to secure ongoing support. This includes maintaining donor profiles (demographic information, contact information, preferences, etc.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

The buzz has been going full blast about Google's Open Social API, from TechCrunch to ZDNET. The nonprofit technology community is aksing: " What will Google Open Social mean for nonprofits? " So, how do you explain Open Social to your executive director? Your existing applications become social.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2013

If as a country we worked together so that all people would have the time, skills, and access to the ingredients needed to cook real food (not processed), and to share it, we could transform our "health" on all levels. * If you want to jump start your VegCooking, join the VegCookbook Club as we cook through Vegan Brunch together in March.

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