Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. Not all influencers are the same.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

In the first half of 2021, OneCause conducted a survey of 1,026 Social Donors to explore how giving has evolved during the pandemic and what lessons we’ve learned from the virtual fundraising pivot. In this article, we’ll explore three key findings from the Giving Experience Study and explain what they mean for your nonprofit, including: .

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As I dug into the advice, I couldn’t help but reflect on the way I engage with nonprofit social media: Is the use of humor and short-form video crucial for brands to grab my attention? Experts say that Gen Z: Wants to see impact through storytelling, primarily through social media videos.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Having a strategic social media communications plan in place is a must for nonprofits. billion social media users in 2021 – an increase of five percent from a year ago – it’s a valuable communication channel that should be part of your mix. Your donors and supporters are on social media and you need to be too!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. Work With Influencers. Influencers are prominent online figures with sizable, dedicated followings. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter.

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M+R

APRIL 24, 2024

Cram your cranium with metrics on email and mobile messaging, advertising, web traffic, social media and influencers, and more. While search remains the most reliable platforms, nonprofits are experimenting with connected TV, digital audio, and other emerging channels. The social media landscape is changing quickly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. We’re experimenting and getting out of our comfort zone a bit.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 11, 2020

The Future of Fundraising: Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits. Influencer marketing leverages the power of popular figures to engage new supporters and lend authority to your nonprofit. Influencers: global word of mouth marketing. What is an influencer? have a significant ‘influence’) than a brand advocate.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2019

Influencer marketing —spreading the word about one’s product through social media influencers—has become big business in recent years. People with massive social media followings frequently make a profession of it, and companies pay them large sums of money to wear, eat or talk about their products online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Focus on Experience. Be sure to focus on experience before anything else. The good news is there is an invisible string connecting all the positive experiences above, so measuring your event’s success , reach , and therefore, growth can be a domino effect. What does “mission accomplished” look like, exactly? About the Author.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Social media is an ever-evolving landscape, and deciding which platforms to use and how to manage your time can be challenging. Social media is a leading source for both finding information on and donating to nonprofits—being active on social media is no longer optional for nonprofits but essential. . Short form video is king.

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Classy

JULY 28, 2021

An easy donation experience offers value to both supporters and nonprofits, and we’re breaking down how to achieve it all. . Our latest report, The State of Modern Philanthropy 2021 , elevated data trends from over 4,800 nonprofits to consider when establishing a modern donation experience. See What’s New In Fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Donor Experience . Pillar #2—No More Silos: Your Donor Experience Strategy in 2021 and Beyond. Improving the donor experience should no longer be seen as something modest in ambition. . If you want to keep your donors, you need to pay significant attention to the donor experience. It’s Key to Sustainability.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Just like identifying an ideal donor profile is useful for fundraising, your social media presence should cater to your defined target audience. Let’s dive in! Communicate consistency.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

A few examples of these are: Social media ads. Your nonprofit can participate in paid social media advertising almost immediately after joining a social media site. Influencer marketing. When launching a peer-to-peer campaign , consider how you can leverage your nonprofit’s social media presence.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

First, shameless plug for Whole Whale tools that will help a team working to increase a social presence: Linkedin tips article Whole Whale’s Social Media Course NonprofitNewsFeed.com is a weekly nonprofit news feed that can give your team ideas for content for a CEO to react to. Social Media Tools. Thoughts on Brand Voice.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.” Marginalized users and organizations have been impacted in multiple ways.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

We develop our skills by seeking, absorbing, questioning, adapting, and experimenting, oftentimes bringing diverse influences together to create something that’s unique for our clients’ needs, but with connections to other relevant spaces. In a strange way, reading this article was a validating experience for many of us.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At this point, you’re probably finalizing your plans for the year-end giving season and preparing to put your fundraising and social engagement strategies into action as the first leaf turns orange. We’d guess that part of your strategy for Giving Tuesday involves leveraging social media. Create a corresponding Facebook group.

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Media Cause

JUNE 10, 2021

In the social media world, platforms are always changing. For nonprofits, using social media to your advantage is important as it gives you a creative way to accomplish your organization’s mission and purpose. Get ready for a shift toward audio format across social media platforms! These updates include: Clubhouse.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Given the adoption of social media, the opportunity for nonprofits to capitalize on low cost means to improve engagement with members and potential donors is greater than ever before. People join an organization’s social community for a variety of reasons, including: Social Influence: A friend, co-worker or family member requested support.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

A study by Social Fundraiser found that 69% of P2P fundraising participants faced barriers in meeting their goals. However, the Social Fundraiser study makes it clear that many participants struggle to fundraise effectively. However, it’s not without its challenges. The key is making participation fun and frictionless.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. However, your nonprofit isn’t the only one that understands just how valuable social media can be for your fundraising efforts. After all, with 4.9

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Nimble AMS

MAY 10, 2022

Your staff interacts daily with members, often gaining precious insight into their experiences. Have ongoing conversations with staff about the member experience and how to best represent their voice in thought leadership content to make materials insightful, engaging, and authentic. Get active on social media. Learn more.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Opt for events that foster a social atmosphere and provide networking opportunities. As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. And you can host them in person, or as virtual or hybrid events.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For instance, when hosting a gala, you might use an elegant typeface on your social media banners. Get nonprofit influencers on board. You likely already understand the importance of social media in your marketing strategy. It’s a lot easier to source influencers you already know than to build relationships from scratch.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For instance, when hosting a gala, you might use an elegant typeface on your social media banners. Get nonprofit influencers on board. You likely already understand the importance of social media in your marketing strategy. It’s a lot easier to source influencers you already know than to build relationships from scratch.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2016

In his 1984 bestseller, Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion , he sums up his findings on the topic in six principles: reciprocation, social proof, commitment and consistency, liking, authority, and scarcity. All of the principles are great, but we want to focus on the idea of Social Proof. Safety in Numbers.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 6, 2014

This year, the theme was social impact assessment, or measuring the immeasurable. The goal was to explore new ways to measure "immeasurable" social outcomes like connectedness, pride, and civic action. The San Lorenzo Levee group used movement of homeless people as an indicator of social disruption. The teams delivered.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

With the right tools in place, anyone can organize a golf tournament, regardless of their golf knowledge or experience. Simply share a link to the site on all of your nonprofit’s digital channels—email campaigns, organic and/or paid social media, your organization’s event website, personal emails, even your email signature.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

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AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

These mandates have forced people to stay at home, but this does not mean that as a society we aren’t allowed to socialize and connect. While physical distancing requirements in place, social distancing is not required. Extending the Experience to the Home. Instead, you might be interacting with influencers as potential clients.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

The publisher of the New York newspaper the World , Pulitzer used all his influence to launch an aggressive fundraising campaign that bypassed the rich and instead solicited donations from average residents. New models like social networking and text messaging rank near the bottom. Pairing Fundraising with Influencers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

I spoke on the topic of ”ISR” or what I call “Individual Social Responsibility. I made the point that it wasn’t about popularity, but how you use your influence to do good in the world. What I loved about the experience is that as a speaker you get a lot of support.

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Forum One

AUGUST 29, 2008

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Social Change. Here’s this month’s roundup. Wired Magazine. AI and Workplace Impact.

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