Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2012

This session will teach you some techniques that you can immediately put into practice and help you work more efficiently and effectively, enabling you to achieve more in less time and ultimately increase the return of your efforts. The Information Diet. The Information Diet. Information Coping Skills on Scoop.It.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 18, 2023

This usually happens because Form 990 requires a lot of information, meaning some nonprofits run out of time to file. What information do I need to file Form 990? Like other tax forms, Form 990 requires nonprofit filers to disclose their financial information, such as revenue, gross receipts, expenses, and assets.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

Indeed, millions upon millions of individuals take to the Internet every day to share their thoughts, opine on a particular subject, share information specific to a certain theme or industry and even just rant and rave about any old thing. So don’t look at it as drudgery or work: your writing will show it and the quality will suffer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2013

This blog post serves as a resource page for a session on mindfulness with Rob Cottingham and Jana Byington-Smith. Social media and working online doesn’t have to be overwhelming; you can take back control. To assess and reflect on how we use information effectively to make decisions or own patterns of distraction online.

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Association Analytics

APRIL 11, 2023

Making technology or process changes in the workplace is hard work. Since staff turnover, leadership changes, shifting business priorities, and/or platform updates can happen at any time, it’s important to keep in mind that user adoption does not necessarily have a start or end date. It takes time. It takes effort.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

They will reward you by crafting messages that move the hearts and minds of your most important audiences and reinforce brand identity. It’s an ongoing process that should keep membership and marketing teams working together routinely. The numbers, statistics, and trends should inform joint initiatives.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

Here is your guide for creating a non-profit website that brings interested people into your world, tells them what your organization is all about, invites them to be part of the work by making a donation, and then thanks them for doing so. Choose the option you think will work best for your needs and move forward. They invoke a mood.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

It may make sense to hire someone to give you that help, especially if that person has the skills you need and can work remotely. A virtual assistant is an independent contractor who provides services for clients while working from their home office. Be sure to ask for work samples if appropriate for the work you are requesting.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Now is an ideal time to assess your organization’s tools and approaches for working remotely. It’s fairly common in today’s world for some or all of an organization’s staff to work from home. During times of crisis like the one the world faces today, working from home can become a requirement for many organizations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2023

The explosion of activity is mind-numbing — venture capitalists have been throwing money at AI start-ups, investing over $11 billion in May alone, according to data firm PitchBook , an increase of 86% over the same month last year. Can AI solicit a face-to-face major gift of five, six, or seven-figures?

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The ability to read minds. What if I told you that you can enter the minds of your donors without even meeting them? It’s important not to overwhelm your donors with messages and asks, but it’s also important to gather information from them. The post How to Read the Minds of Your Donors appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 13, 2020

Posting without a mindfulness of the trending topics and conversations can cause organizations to appear insensitive and tone-deaf. However, we were mindful of the best practices that suggest brands and organizations not post about every issue or trending event so to avoid piggybacking via hollow, void content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. Janet has worked with for-profits and non-profits as a marketing strategist for many years and her expertise is impressive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2023

BoardSite’s features are designed specifically with nonprofits in mind. When your board can’t work to the best of their ability, it holds your entire organization back from reaching its true potential. They are likely to be juggling a variety of professional obligations in addition to family life and other interests outside of work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

And, I've have the honor and good fortune to be a mentor, both formally and informally, for various individuals the past few decades. That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 14, 2017

After all, they let you work from practically anywhere using almost any device, and they make it easy to collaborate with coworkers. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you weigh your options. Are account login and password details protected in such a way that if a would-be hacker got that information, it would be unusable?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2012

I’ve been curating resources and teaching workshops on the topic of information coping skills for a couple of years. This was in the era before Facebook and there was far less information available compared today. This was in the era before Facebook and there was far less information available compared today. (My

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

If you mostly work with baby boomers, for example, then you may want to prioritize establishing a Facebook page. If you work more with millennials and Generation Z then you might decide it’s more important to establish an Instagram and a TikTok. First ask yourself, what demographics do these stakeholders fall into?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This is why buying an email list and just asking for donations doesn’t work — these people don’t know your organization and haven’t been primed to give. Listen to this podcast with their digital strategy team on how they make it work for them. Another important thing to keep in mind is the value of the Instant Donate Page.

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Association Analytics

MARCH 13, 2024

Are you taking advantage of this important information, or are you still creating events, products, and activities based on what’s always been done? All of this information can help inform your association on how to move the needle towards increasing member participation and revenue. That depends on your association’s members!

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

Popular AI tools like ChatGPT and Bard are continuously learning how to work faster and more efficiently, which can stir up a lot of feelings in us humans. With the amount of data available, tools are leapfrogging each other monthly, which means it might take some research to find which one works best for you.

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The Fundraising Authority

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As you plan your annual appeal mailing, keep the following rules in mind: Write your appeal 10x faster. Thus, don’t belabor your explanation about what the organization does or the mechanics of your work. Your “choir” needs to see and feel a connection to your work. Write professional drafts with A.I. for free. #1

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

But when you’re lean on resources and human power, just producing blog posts and updating your website feels like a miracle, never mind SEO or a content strategy. But it’s worth it, because when you optimize your content, it acts as a kind of sleeper agent working to bring more awareness and support your way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

No doubt, change is always in the works in the nonprofit world, but the pandemic forced many organizations to change more than usual; to pivot and regroup. Work with them to get input from a good cross-section of stakeholders to understand goals, strategies, and perceptions so that you can turn them into communications that make sense.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Gallup ) 50% of Americans under age 30 have some or a lot of trust in the information they get from social media, just under the 56% who say the same about news outlets. ( The good news is that smart people are working to identify ways that newsrooms and individual journalists can stem the decline and build trust within their communities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2023

Your organization likely relies on direct mail, emails, social media, and even phone calls to get the word out about your organization’s work and solicit support for your mission. You can use outbound text messages to inform donors about upcoming fundraising events and campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. Be sure to keep the length of setup in mind as you plan so your transition is a smooth one. Knowing who you’re working with is equally important as knowing what you’re working with. How long is the onboarding process?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

By inputting relevant data, the AI can generate nuanced insights that supplement your team’s analysis, thereby informing more holistic decisions. ” Instructions: Provide information about your organization’s current situation, including its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Emotional – harness the energy and passion of the team working to achieve them. Facilitation skills: Someone who can work with others to define needs and questions, collect data, translate the results and then work with different individuals or teams to use it. Limited – possess a defined scope and duration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

” But what if there was a way to use online tools, mobile apps, and software that helped lengthen our attention spans and replace information overload with a sense of mindfulness? ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

Working with NGOs, thought leaders, and policymakers in DC for the last decade, she specializes in getting people to care about complex issues that might otherwise get ignored. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Educate and inform your audience. Say their name. Don’t fake it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

Plus, collecting donor data becomes automated, ensuring no information is missing. It will also be important for event organizers to consider the unique information needs and details of a golf tournament, recognizing that not every event management provider can handle the nuances of a golf event.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

It’s great – chock full of good information, and some very, very interesting research. But since I’m not on twitter anymore, and I don’t read my RSS feeds as often as I should. In July, Idealware published the Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Keeping donors can undoubtedly be hard work but, a loyal donor base is vital in sustaining the work you do and furthering your mission. Set up a drip email to do the work for you. Whatever you want your donors to do, make sure you have this goal in mind when crafting your email series. Examples: Make a second gift.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2016

It lead us to discover the works of Gretchen Rubin , Charles Duhigg , BJ Fogg , and others. This notion comes from the work of Justin Brewer, Ph.D who has studied links between mindfulness and breaking addictions (another way to describe a bad habit, no?). Habit change research was one of our favorite rabbit holes to explore.

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