Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

Some tip include mapping out a good process for work flow and using collaborative technology effectively. Amy Su Jen offers up a great framework for individuals. It is called the Four P’s: Planning, People, Priorities, and Being Present. Have a formal policy about sending after hours emails.

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Association Analytics

JUNE 21, 2023

Solution : Solve this challenge by creating a data capture policy. Solution : Restart your data governance efforts by ensuring you include the 5 Ps: people, process, priorities, policy, and plan. Dive deeper into creating a lightweight data governance policy in this blog or download the Ultimate Guide to Data Governance.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They all present experiences which we — by no fault of our own — may find hard to comprehend. Review and update the organization’s policies and practices to ensure that they are fair and inclusive for all members of the community. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

They are activities that are frequently governed and controlled by policies and procedures, such as: Evaluating where the blind spots lie in your organization is one way to begin conversations about risk. Both directors and employees should know which policies the organization has in place and how they are enforced.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 19, 2022

7 Step Policy Guide for Creating Operating Reserves by Bess Foley, EHF Nonprofit Financial Management Consulting. With an accessible operating reserves policy, your team, board of directors, and donors know the reasons you would use your operating reserves and the amount that needs to always be in the fund.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2024

These challenges, however, present opportunities for innovation and positive change, including increased collaboration among funders, a focus on community-driven solutions, and a willingness to engage in difficult—and meaningful—conversations about privilege and power.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2011

What’s In A Social Media Policy? The tone and philosophy in a social media policy depends on the risk appetite of the organization. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

This is the third post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. For example, the National Parks Conservation Association recently blogged about a rollback of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and included a prominent CTA.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But, we’re here to present one solution that can tackle all of the above: Facebook fundraising. So, we’re going to cover the top tips your team can use to be successful when incorporating Facebook fundraising into your year-end giving strategy: . So, continue reading for our top tips to make the most of the platform. Nick Black.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. In our book, The Smart Nonprofit, we present many examples of nonprofit use cases as well as Microsoft’s many nonprofit examples. AI presents an opportunity to redefine nonprofit impact, making our efforts more effective and far-reaching.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This renaissance of the medium presents a fantastic opportunity for deeper content to be created and consumed by people interested in the nonprofit world. Podcasting is an incredible medium that was catapulted into mainstream audiences with the success of Spotify buying top podcasts and growth of podcast companies like Gimlet Media.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

To help you reach that end, we have compiled this list of tips for communicating COVID-19 precautions to event attendees. What is the maximum amount of attendees and staff that will be present at the event venue?). Tips for Communicating COVID-19 Precautions to Your Future Event Attendees. alcohol-based hand sanitizer, PPE).

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Many organizations delayed their policy agenda-setting until they were certain which party would be in control of each chamber of Congress. Pro tip: you might need to use a benchmark lower than four actions if your action opportunities were sparse over the past six months.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 6, 2024

As a leader, you both set an example through your own actions and by influencing organizational culture and policies. You are in a position as a leader to advocate for policies that support staff development both in tangible financial ways such as learning and development budgets and by creating favorable conditions.

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sgEngage

MAY 16, 2024

The sheer volume of data, in its diverse and often incompatible formats, presents a significant challenge. Data Management Best Practices: From Chaos to Clarity With that foundation on the importance of data governance, the next step is applying it through strong policies on how your data is accessed, updated, stored, and archived.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Seven Nonprofit Finance Tips to Keep Your Board Out of Trouble. To keep your donations flowing, here are seven nonprofit finance tips to help Board members avoid trouble and bad publicity for their organization. i) Financial controls are policies and procedures designed to protect your organization’s assets.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 28, 2020

The challenges fundraisers face in the months ahead present a complicated outlook—especially for those with budgets that rely heavily on event revenue. The event website is also a good place to communicate any pertinent information, including cancellation policies and contingency plans. Will venues be open?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Remote working policy with flexibility.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

A good way to make certain that the organization’s assets and reputation are protected is to ensure that there are proper financial policies in place, and they are being followed by all who have fiscal responsibility. It is the assurance that financial statements are fairly presenting the entity’s financial performance.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 13, 2020

To help you reach that end, we have compiled this list of tips for communicating COVID-19 precautions to event attendees. What is the maximum amount of attendees and staff that will be present at the event venue?). Tips for Communicating COVID-19 Precautions to Your Future Event Attendees. alcohol-based hand sanitizer, PPE).

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Protecting the digital safety of your attendees, exhibitors, presenters, and staff is paramount to the success of your online event. . It will also restrict them from presenting their desktop or interjecting in a presentation without being called upon. . Tips for Managing Digital Safety at an Online Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Topics include understanding how much time social media requires, how to track return on investment (ROI), and how to craft a social media policy for your nonprofit. Presented By: Heather Mansfield. Selection of Unsolicited Feedback from Attendees: I loved the presentation. The information and tips provided were invaluable!

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

If you’re ready to make a plan to retain your volunteers, start with these six tips. Pro Tip: Schedule regular volunteer meetings. Pro Tip: Ask volunteers their preferences rather than assuming you know where they’d fit best. Pro Tip : Create a comment box. Pro Tip: Host a volunteer appreciation party.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Algorithmic Bias: Better Policy and Practice for Civil Society: This podcast about #datadiscrimination and algorithmic bias was hosted by Digital Impact, an initiative of the Digital Civil Society Lab at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS). Hat Tip to Tal Frankfurt). ?.

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Candid

JANUARY 10, 2023

Review any specific policies in place, especially for longer meetings where members’ attention spans are more likely to dip or wander. These can include hard stops, time limits for presentations, or expectations against multitasking. Meeting participation. Think back to the last not-so-productive meeting. Wrapping up and next steps.

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Care2

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Last month we provided 11 tips to make your life easier when planning a conference. We wanted to really get to the core of the conference-savvy folks'' secrets, so we reached out to those who are working in the nonprofit sphere, planning annual conferences to hear their insider tips. Gracious host = gracious guests.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Protecting the digital safety of your attendees, exhibitors, presenters, and staff is paramount to the success of your online event. . It will also restrict them from presenting their desktop or interjecting in a presentation without being called upon. . Tips for Managing Digital Safety at an Online Event.

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 21, 2012

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. The trainer needs to understand the database, present technical concepts clearly and without jargon, teach at the students' level, and be incredibly patient. Not everyone can train. It's an art.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” 14 Tips for Nonprofit Storytelling In a study by researchers Dan and Chip Heath, only 5% of people could recall statistics from a presentation they’d just heard. These tips will help you do it!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2009

Using Social Networking to build your YMCA career View more presentations from steveheye. Lots of great stuff here! My takeaways: Slide 31: Some great points about balancing the line between individual presence and organizational presence on social networking sites: Read the policies in your employee manual. Use of YMCA equipment.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 21, 2017

To keep that commitment alive, we have some tips for keeping your volunteers motivated and coming back time after time. Having an open-door policy helps your volunteers do their best work and feel comfortable asking questions. The post Tips to Motivate Your Volunteers and Keep Them Coming Back appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Here, you present a challenge to those values or an opportunity to advance them that requires collective action, meaning everyone must work in the same way toward the same goal. More storytelling tips. Here are some tips to help you craft effective stories: Say what works first in the story, focusing on specifics. Story of Now.

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Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

Why we should care in the first place It’s time for us to be better humans Nonprofits belong to communities Operating in oblivion is no longer an option for nonprofit leaders Tips from The Board Pro Why we should care in the first place We know there are many benefits of diversifying boards. Tips from The Board Pro: 1. Take a selfie!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2011

If I find a great article on IRS cell phone reimbursement policies, I can clip it straight from the browser into my Operations notebook. I save all my presentations into Dropbox, so I can download and edit them on any computer or tablet. I can retrieve these items from my phone, my tablet, my laptop, or any computer with a browser.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2017

And although such Bring Your Own Device policies have their advantages, they also present some security challenges. If you allow your employees to use their personal devices at work, consider revising your security policies accordingly. Set Rules on Using Personal Tech at Work.

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Kindful

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities. Funding Priority: Mental Health. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 7, 2022

Grant Research Tip: If a deadline has passed for a funder’s grant opportunity, don’t despair. Visit Grantli to learn more tips on how to do the best grant research and how your organization can find even more funding opportunities. Funding Priority: Mental Health. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Hanley Family Foundation.

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