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JUNE 13, 2018

The aptly named Social Innovation Summit certainly lived up to this hype again in 2018, offering inspiring stories from organizations across the private, public, and social sectors. Another great example came from Katja Zastrow, VP of CSR at Anheuser-Busch. Imagine the possibilities today! Get to know Generation Z.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. But first, what is social love and why does it matter?

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JUNE 7, 2011

So I do have social media ennui , but I am also somewhat of a data geek, and cool ways of moving social media data into one’s nonprofit data workflow is pretty important in my most humble opinion. This post on Social CRM is not going to contain one buzz phrase. I’m not sure why this is, exactly.

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DECEMBER 21, 2017

Take for example social media engagement for political and advocacy campaigns. In my last column , we explored the value of analyzing what your audience is saying on social media as a crucial first step towards developing effective outreach messages. This is where social media plays such a vital role.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

However, with end-of-year fundraising quickly approaching, a new flavor of peer-to-peer fundraising is becoming more popular: using social ambassadors to amplify traditional online campaigns. What are Social Ambassadors? Social ambassadors are constituents who agree to help spread the word about your campaigns.

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MAY 8, 2013

The term social fundraising or peer-to-peer fundraising describes a style of fundraising where a nonprofit organization recruits volunteers to solicit donations from their friends and family on behalf of that nonprofit. Interested in learning more about social fundraising and how it can help your org raise more money?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Ben loves his beautiful wife, pretzels, everything about football and all things social media. Take airlines for example. And, in the world of social media, you don’t even have to give away free flights or hotel rooms. You can follow your favorite athletes’ social accounts by creating your own customized feed.

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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. Examples of new power and how it works, from #GivingTuesday to healthcare.

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APRIL 19, 2012

I took a picture and as soon as I got back from vacation I emailed some of my teammates and asked for examples of social rewards from other nonprofits. To my shock and somewhat dismay, I realized that hardly any nonprofits are rewarding their constituents for social engagement. Social Reward Ideas.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2021

However, by adopting the right mindset, social change leaders can begin to attract more support. Nell Edgington is the president of Social Velocity, a management consulting firm for nonprofit organizations, and the author of Reinventing Social Change: Embrace Abundance to Create a Healthier and More Equitable World.

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APRIL 18, 2011

When I started writing this post, the theme I set out to cover was how CRM is becoming more social. What that meant (or I thought would mean) was how CRM solutions and approaches are integrating social media and social networking data into their native functionality. Check out their Klout score to see their influence summary.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Last week I had the opportunity to speak with Judy Chang of PayPal and Debbie Swider of the ASPCA on “ 10 Tips to Jumpstart Your Nonprofit Social Media Plan ” with examples of some of the amazing success the ASPCA has seen through growing its social media plan.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

But first, let’s step back a bit and look at what augmented reality is, how it works, and ways it can be used for social good. Here’s an example of an AR experience we created that uses a painting as the trigger. Can AR be an Engine for Social Good? You be the judge. So, what is augmented reality?

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social media may seem like the way to reach the next generation of donors. But, can you really raise money through social networks? Social Media Generation Profiles. Some interesting and helpful data emerged, including some specific information about how each generation approaches social networks.

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JUNE 7, 2012

Long-form journalism is finding new legs through social recommendation (#longform, #longreads) and time-shifting apps. Nonprofits struggling to communicate complex issues in 140 characters can benefit from deploying e-books and other long-form content as part of a thoughtful mobile and social media strategy. Who is reading?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

You can also consider using this opportunity to raise money for a project that might not normally get a lot of attention – for example, Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary ran an extremely successful GivingTuesday campaign to raise money for new chairs for their nuns. Plan your social media posts. Identify matching gifts.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011

It was really how to do all social media well, but I guess the Social Media Well Conference does sound a little awkward, so Blogwell it is. From Dell , your employees need to be well-versed in social media, even if they aren’t your spokespeople. Create a training program to ensure social media literacy.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Today, nonprofits have an opportunity like never before to reignite their partnership with supporters and provide platforms and opportunities for people to use their social networks to organize and advance your cause. 9 Ways to Ignite Supporter-Led Advocacy with Social Media: 1. Identify + Activate Your Social Media Influencers.

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MARCH 8, 2010

For example, The Polly Klaas Foundation , a national nonprofit committed to promoting child safety, demonstrated a unique way to adjust its message to help with emergency response while remaining true to their mission. Adjust Your Message - Sometimes messaging around an event requires sensitivity.

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MAY 20, 2010

The heart of almost all social media tools is tapping into the power of online word of mouth, and the best way to achieve that is by having influential sources share a message on your behalf. There are influencers and evangelists among all social media networks. million + Twitter followers.

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JANUARY 8, 2019

The work SEFCU and I did together is an excellent example of an organization that is making the shift to results -focused investing allowing them to begin speaking to their desired impact or end state that I spoke to previously, “measuring lives improved”.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Last week I had the pleasure of attending the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of DC second annual Social Summit and sharing some information on social media ROI and metrics. Analyze goals of you social media and decide what metrics to measure based on those goals. Have any tips yourself for measuring social ROI?

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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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MARCH 25, 2011

In a previous release, Convio started offering clients the opportunity to configure your Convio Online Marketing and Convio CMS software with Gigya - a provider that enables social sign-in. and also social sharing, an easy way for your constituents to post links to your pages, Action Alerts, donation forms to their social networking sites.

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APRIL 10, 2020

They also supply documents that can help you build your social media and communication plan, guaranteeing that your donors know you’re participating. Embed it in an email and post the save-the-date to your social media pages. Keep amounts and explanations simple and use examples (e.g. $20 Day 3: Create Spreadable Content.

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JANUARY 28, 2016

Some of the most successful social movements for good developed strategies and approaches where creative was included to spark involvement from participants. Take the UNICEF Tap Project , for example. Social Movements for Good is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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JULY 13, 2016

We also know that millennials are highly involved with social media, as indicated by other sources and compared to other generations. Research from Pew , for example, shows that 82 percent of adult internet users aged 18-29 have a Facebook account, compared to 79 percent and 64 percent of adults aged 30-49 and 50-64, respectively.

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APRIL 22, 2019

Here are three examples of shared purpose: T wo program leaders in a large nonprofit : We have an easy, open, and respectful relationship that reflects a mutual understanding and valuing of each other’s work and strengths. What I want. Common Ground. What he wants. . ? Don’t drive.

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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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JUNE 25, 2010

Was the social media plan you implemented worth the time you spent running it? In a rapidly changing media landscape it can be overwhelming for organizations to know how to properly measure the various types of impact being made, especially when it comes to social media efforts. Define success metrics before starting campaigns.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Social media posts (including SnapChats, Instagram Stories, and Facebook Live videos). Here are examples of themes we saw last year and the corresponding subject lines of those emails: Subject Line Theme. Here are a few creative examples: #GivingShoesDay. Let them know you want to hear from them on social! Email sends.

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DECEMBER 18, 2019

Example strategy: The donate page on the Special Olympics’ website is a solid example for Generous George’s segment. Example strategy: A popular example of cultivating this type of loyal engagement is establishing junior boards. Clear information and immediate need (i.e.

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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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APRIL 5, 2010

Over 100 multi-lingual young women sit at desks, picking up lonely guys via social media. While this is an example of deceptive peer-to-peer outreach, a business like this wouldn’t be booming if the audience for online engagement through social media weren’t there. [If

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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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MARCH 25, 2020

In the coming days many people may start to feel lonely or isolated due to the necessary public health emphasis on social distancing. Social good organizations are in a unique position to bolster their built-in networks during this time. Examples could include: Teach how to make a new recipe from items found at your food bank.

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