NonProfit Hub

MAY 21, 2019

In a 2016 poll , Millennials are more likely than Gen X’ers and Baby Boomers to say it matters if American businesses give back to society. National corporations used to fill this need by having foundations that donate to nonprofits. Why partnering with nonprofits can be better for business. Take Ben and Jerry’s, for example.

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APRIL 28, 2021

Many nonprofits were compelled to become experts on virtual events and online fundraising overnight, and many found themselves pleasantly surprised when their virtual fundraisers helped them raise more than in-person events. They also give you a unique opportunity to get the family members of those students to make a recurring donation.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2012

With election day coming right up, Nonprofit VOTE was kind enough to share with us a bunch of ways technology can help you cast your ballot. As an alternative, voters can always use our 50 state map to find their state’s official poll finder tool or the phone number for their local election office.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

It can take a few weeks to get approved and heads up – the name of your nonprofit on all documents you submit must match. Tuition for ten students in an after-school program? Maybe your organization’s vehicle needs new tires, or maybe your students need headphones for school. Ask me how I know!).

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2012

It's the place to be for most nonprofits. Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the deep relationships that are built with students, families, and faculty. The best time to build that relationship is while they’re a student at your school.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Your volunteers do a fantastic job in helping your nonprofit turn its dreams for a better community into reality. Branding your water bottle design with your organization’s logo and colors will also help raise awareness of your nonprofit. For school volunteers, you can gather thank-you notes from students and teachers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Just distill the message you want to test down to a Facebook ad, and then run that ad against various groups: married women over 40, students living in Washington and Oregon, Canadian kayakers and so forth. You could simply ask one question each month in a poll widget in your monthly email newsletter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

The last time I was in Baltimore was in 2007, with Amnesty International at their regional conference, attending as a bright-eyed student organizer trying to learn how to more effectively spread the good word of social justice and human rights (the story of how I got involved in nonprofit marketing!). Here''s what they said.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 16, 2014

To ease the challenges of working with a distributed team across timezones, WaterWalla – an organization that delivers fresh water to Indian urban slums – brings their team together on Podio to manage their fundraising, document all business developments, plan TEDx events, and host polls about different strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. When running a nonprofit, there’s so much to do and you’re on the go from morning ’til night. What about your students’ families?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

As part of a team that runs a nonprofit, you are probably well acquainted with the difference your organization is making. You may even expend a lot of time, effort, and / or funds spreading awareness and trying to show the impact your nonprofit has. How to Structure an Infographic for Your Nonprofit. Ask for help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. I also used composite scenarios based on real-life nonprofits needing to apply ROI techniques to technology purchase decisions. It was delivered in two sessions.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 26, 2016

According to Foundation Center , there are just 12 items on the checklist for beginning a nonprofit organization. While I’m touting statistics, here’s one more: A Gallup poll found that more than eight in 10 Americans gave money to charity in the last year (or at least said they did). A website does not equal a digital presence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. Nonprofits need every tool possible to entice donors to join and then stick around for years. Knowledge: Subject matter expertise, research, polling, case studies.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 14, 2013

For nonprofits, libraries, and their constituents, training is esse ntial to keep knowledge and skills up to date. Whether your organization is training its own staff in nonprofit management, or teaching others technical skills, TechSoup can help you get started. Train Nonprofit Managers. Train Constituents Anywhere.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2008

Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. When I've do social media and nonprofit trainings, the audience consists of staff, board members, or volunteers from nonprofit organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Eager to make my point, I polled my fellow Gen-Xers on which fundraising platforms have had the most disruptive impact on charitable giving since 2000. This includes some of the most basic student essentials. Kickstarter is a perfect place for nonprofits to appeal to small-time donors. Co-Disruptor: Ink to the People.

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Bloomerang

MAY 21, 2021

You’re teaching grant writing and doing board development and super involved in the nonprofit community there. I do run the Cal State East Bay Nonprofit Management Certificate Program. I have actually one of my students on the on this call which is fabulous. And Steven, I forgot to check in with you about the poll.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2016

Recently, we polled some of our Blackbaud’s Champions and asked for them to share examples of ways they see good taking over. Our school was closed for a week, so during that time students, faculty, and parents went out in the community to help families clean out their homes and give supplies and food.

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