Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Over the years, I have developed and refined one-day or half-day workshops on social media strategy and tactics for nonprofits. It is also a good technique to explore the possibilities of new tools and techniques before investing more time and energy in something that isn't right for our organizations. I did floating consults.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

In celebration of the book, editor Darian Rodriguez Heyman has been hosting all-day workshops around the country on social media for nonprofits. The next stop is Chicago next Tuesday, September 27, and we have the secret $20 discount code! See full details here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

When colleague Dan Cohen told me of his recent experience using guided imagery in a social media workshop, I thought it was definitely valuable to share with others. When it came time for an afternoon session on using Facebook to build organizational capacity, we all took a pause. Berkeley Prof.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

Sometimes the best way to get started with a new tool is to have a guide sitting next to you giving directions. Bellevue, Washington: Microsoft Azure IoT Workshop. Detroit, Michigan: SeeClickFix Summer Workshop. Detroit, Michigan: SeeClickFix Summer Workshop. Austin, Texas: Facebook Isn't Free (and That's OK!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2009

Social Media Strategy Game Workshop Final View more presentations from kanter. I was in Washington, DC on Tuesday and Wednesday for a two-day workshop is designed for Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice Leaders, who lead and manage networks or accomplish much of their work through networks. It worked well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. In response, there was a campaign to hire her back on Facebook, it garnered mainstream media attention, and was a public relations nightmare for AppleBee’s.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Flickr Photo: Illustration of Participant's Learning Questions Earlier this month, we piloted the first two-day workshop on social media strategy and tools for NTEN 's WeAreMedia project. I was pleased with workshop, even though it was the first time and that is always difficult because instruction improves with feedback from learners.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 22, 2023

Thankfully, this year, you have new tools at your disposal! If access is allowed through your organization’s policies, generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Bard AI, or Bing AI can help to break you out of your typical messaging and give you a foundation to work with. Ever been there? Nobody knows your supporters like you do.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2009

Nonprofit tech experts team up to help others master ‘social tools for social change’. Eight leading experts in social media and nonprofit technology have joined forces to create Socialbrite.org, a hub that showcases social tools for social change. Lasica , a consultant and author of four books about emerging technologies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Take for example the Community Media Workshop's Ning Site which is used to complement their face-to-face training session. Community Media Workshop???s keeping workshop participants and trainers connected. During a social media workshop, trainers Demetrio Maguigad and Gordon Mayer covered a number of online tools with attendees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

And while the bulk of nonprofits put most of their resources into Facebook ( whether Facebook is perfect or not ), there are many nonprofits effectively using Twitter and leveraging the platform for social good as well as their staff and leaders. The best list is from Buffer, The Big List of Twitter Tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2018

I also use it as a year in review tool. This year I used a new tool recommended by colleague Alexandra Samuel, the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions. I also facilitated a number of nonprofit staff workshops building on the curriculum.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2020

Part of the Professional Development Workshop Series brought to you by. Useful Tools to Support Your Virtual Fundraising Events. ?. Online Donation Tools. ?. hundreds of online donation tools. Make sure the tool you select supports these features. : ?. Most of the tools today also include. and hosted by.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Creating Awesome Video | NetSquared, an initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank we asked you to share your tools and tactics for creating effective video messages – regardless of budget and organization size. " The Web Is Dead.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Colin told me that they recently held a very popular social media workshop for seniors at Cambridge Community Television ( @cctvcambridge ) but that it is a topic that would benefit from more coverage – so, I asked if I could interview him! Members of the organization asked us to provide a workshop for their seniors.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Learn what resources your local community foundation, nonprofit resource center, or library may offer to help you find and connect with new funders, including free access to Candid’s tools and resources. Connect with people on social media platforms, like Facebook or LinkedIn. Find a Candid Community partner near you.)

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Description : This all-day workshop starts with the real foundation of social media engagement: community and content. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, or something else, you don’t have to be satisfied with a feeling: use your organization’s strategic plan to identify real goals and then track the data to show your impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2009

I'm back in DC where I facilitated two workshops on social media. The first session I co-lead with Katrin Verclas which was a look at social media and mobile tools. It was a great opportunity for me to learn a little bit more about mobile tools. I'm back in DC where I facilitated two workshops on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

My role over the past year been in the areas of: program design, design and delivery of a train the trainers intensive workshop in-country last March (see posts #1 , #2 , #3 ; #4 ); and develop and support the target NGO curriculum (intensive strategic and skills based curriculum). Flickr Photo by SMEX Beirut.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

The session will cover what to do before, during, and after leading an effective technology training and provide lots of practical tips that will help you design fun, interactive, and highly effective technology training workshops. From Analysis to Evaluation: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from Trainers. by Jane Bozarth, Editor.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

What I most enjoy about doing face-to-face training workshops is the right after reflection questions: How could this learning experience been improved? The workshop was an all day workshop , with an opening presentation followed by small group exercise. Didn't have enough time to focus on applying the tools. What worked?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

You can use Atomic Training to help your organization maximize its tech tools and software products. Build your social media presence with training on Twitter and Facebook. Check out guides to available online tools for training staff. to see how organizations are putting these tools to work. Available in bundles of 25.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Very few speakers or attendees reported using these tools for fundraising, though. UC Berkeley talked about a badge that donors can post to their Facebook pages after making a gift ("I Feed The Bears").

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

EveryAction users who rely on its Targeted Email tool experience some of the highest inbox placements in the industry. Aside from fundraising and digital tools, EveryAction also is a leading provider of nonprofit advocacy technology. It's offline fundraising tools were built for development pros. Get support when you need it.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

OCTOBER 9, 2018

These job descriptions will be great tools during recruitment and training, helping your team set clear expectations with volunteers. Social media is a great tool to widen your reach. Use social networks like Facebook and Twitter to reach out to a broader base of potential volunteers. Write descriptions for each volunteer role.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

As this was explained in the discussion on Facebook , organizations with a stronger risk appetite/tolerance for their activities might have a more “permissive&# social media policy. It should not be about control, but more on how to use the tools effectively. What’s In A Social Media Policy?

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

At the start of any workshop I lead related to virtual volunteering, I ask the audience, "How many of you are engaging with volunteers virtually?" " If few or no people raise their hands, I ask the question again at the end of my workshop. So I went through the workshop and then, at the end, asked the question again.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2014

But did you also know that TechSoup’s NetSquared project supports nonprofit technology events and workshops happening in 50 cities across the globe? Or if you’re in Kenya check out the computer training workshops in rural schools. Get social on Twitter and Facebook. Getting Started with NetSquared. It’s easy!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

Just like message consistency, storytelling, and interviewing skills, proficiency with social media like Facebook and Twitter increases their capacity to make change happen for children in their state. Support national partner Facebook chats, blog carnivals, and other networked advocacy activities. Cultivate “super fans”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

. “Let’s make the process of experimenting fun – let’s start with a Facebook Friday.&# Their experiment is going to be focused on deepening and improving their Facebook presence for the Arts Council and getting everyone on staff to participate. Facebook Strategic Objectives.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

During the Year-End Fundraising Fair session, “Direct Mail In The Digital Age” nonprofit coach Kelly McLaughlin shared that over her 12+ years of experience, she has found that direct mail is still an effective fundraising tool, especially as part of your year-end appeal. . Use Facebook + Instagram Ads To Reach A Wider Audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

In December, we launched the The Zoetica Salon on my Facebook Page with my Zoetica colleagues, Geoff Livingston , Kami Huyse , and Julie Pippert (the newest Zoetican ) where almost 8,000 nonprofit folks have been engaging in informal learning about nonprofits and social media. I used it analyze the Facebook page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Compasspoint Workshop Slides - Beta. Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. The workshop was hosted by Compasspoint , with support from the Lucile and David Packard Foundation. They used "tagging" on Facebook to make people aware of the note.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2011

The full-day conference is all about practical tips and tools for fundraising, marketing and advocacy. The day includes keynotes, workshops by leading experts and interactive roundtables. I’ll be leading an end of the day conversational keynote about how nonprofits can embrace free agent fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JULY 25, 2022

However, when it comes to nonprofit fundraising, crowdfunding platforms often lack tools for supporters to get more involved in raising money. Each participant has their own fundraising page, access to essential fundraising tools, and a dashboard with resources from a nonprofit. Bloomerang.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. This is a great tool to help them do just that, thanks for sharing it! ” – John Kenyon, 2013. Photo by Gary Clark. Great idea!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

In addition, we will be using a wiki to showcase learning and a private Facebook group for daily contact and “just in time” support. I selected the latter because all participants are on Facebook and can access it on their mobile phones. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications.

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