Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Since I do this every year, I also look at what I wrote the previous year. Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. Pictured above).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals are intentional small, tangible acts done routinely and carry meaning. Since I do this every year, I also look at what I wrote the previous year. Start A New Professional Journal: For as long as I can remember, I have kept an annual professional journal, using a variation of bullet journal technique. Pictured above).

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

Nonprofits collect and generate vast amounts of data, ranging from individual donors’ contact information to program outcomes, but they often struggle with organizing and utilizing the information effectively. This is why data warehouses can have such a significant impact on nonprofits. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

From my perspective, there are three pillars of transformation required of nonprofits that want to thrive in the post-disruption, post-COVID economy. In the first article of this three-part series, I explored why digital transformation must be an immediate priority and looked at some ways to get there. .

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Forum One

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Take a look and cast your vote so that we can share some pretty spectacular and helpful insight and stories with you next April! The annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) is NTEN’s signature technology event. It brings together over 2,000 of the best and brightest nonprofit professionals from around the world.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 31, 2023

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Use calls to action.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 21, 2021

2021 has been a year of “how has time moved so slowly” but also “where on earth did this year go?” Somehow it’s almost November and that means it’s time to start planning your ideal year-end timeline. . For more on year-end planning, get your free ticket to the Year-End Fundraising Fair on 11/4!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 30, 2018

Note from Beth: Digital storytelling is key to fundraising success, but using a storytelling lens in your organization can have further benefit of busting organizational silos. How and Why Stories Can Bust Nonprofit Silos – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau and Stephanie Corleto . Silos are for corn.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

On the always-busy, forward moving road of digital technologies (sometimes the pace of advancement is astounding and even a little scary) it should come as no surprise that there are bound to be a few bumps and potholes. What does this often hazy concept encompass? What does this often hazy concept encompass?

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Nonprofits Source

JANUARY 26, 2023

Applying for the Google Ad Grant can help you reach new heights with your digital marketing. The program allows nonprofits like yours to tap into paid advertising for free. We’ll break it down step by step, and by the end of this guide, you’ll know exactly how to apply for Google Grants.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Corporate giving isn’t just about writing checks; it’s a strategic partnership between businesses and nonprofits to transform communities. The world of corporate giving is ripe with opportunities for nonprofits and companies to join forces and address societal challenges with creativity and determination.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

billion to nonprofits. As a result, nonprofits have noticed the potential of workplace giving, and 49% of charitable organizations have identified it as a potential growth strategy. Why does workplace giving software matter to nonprofits? How can nonprofits promote workplace giving?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 11, 2021

This blog post was originally published on 12/11/2021. For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. For many students, these school closures could mean the end of their formal education. Profound Change Starts With Local Partners. This is especially true for girls.

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Cloud 4 Good

JUNE 10, 2021

While this information might not come as a surprise, there is a clear path forward for your technology strategy as it relates to managing your constituents. For nonprofit organizations currently utilizing the LCRM product, the time is now to plan for what comes next. Readying Your Transition.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

If you’re a professional at a nonprofit, you probably understand how stressful hitting your fundraising goal can be. Luckily, there are affordable and effective tools you can leverage to spread awareness and get people excited about your fundraising efforts—namely, your website. Use calls-to-action.

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Twenty Hats

APRIL 6, 2021

When low(er) tech is the answer to our scheduling needs. Back in the late aughts I had my first brush with volunteer management, when I volunteered for a second year with a film festival in New York City. In my first year, I just stood at the entrance to a 25-screen megaplex and pointed people to our little corridor of two or three screens.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

Your nonprofit is on a never ending journey to understand your supporters. When you have a strong grasp of your audience’s motivations, you can increase donations, volunteer hours, advocacy actions, and the overall public opinion of your nonprofit. How to Conduct Nonprofit Market Research in 6 Steps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Last month, I had the honor of keynoting the Social Good Brasil Conference and one of the other keynote speakers was Peter Sims, author of “ Little Bets: How Breakthrough Ideas Emerge from Small Discoveries.” How did you come up with the idea for this board? The images link to your fundraising landing page.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The time has finally come to demystify Search Engine Optimization ( SEO) for nonprofits. In the last step of this digital marketing plan, we’re going to share SEO strategies and tactics we use to increase search rankings on Google. Join us as we take a deep dive to explain: What SEO is and how it works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

Technology has altered the way to connect and cultivate professional relationships and it is also transforming how leaders lead. The book is a call to action for leaders to transform themselves into “Engaged Leaders.”

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Global Giving

JULY 25, 2017

Q: What excites you most about technology pro bono? That’s why the VMware Foundation and Taproot Foundation partnered on a paper titled Transforming Technology Pro Bono—to advance this conversation and ultimately to help accelerate the adoption of transformational technology in the social sector.

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Have you noticed a decline in tithes from your members? How can your church overcome this obstacle or even thrive in a world of declining tithes? This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. After all, not all your congregants carry cash ! The problem?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 6, 2020

Reminder: Sustaining donors are transformational donors who have committed to support your organization using any regular frequency (monthly, quarterly, or annually). It’s easy to see why nonprofits love sustainer donors : they have great long-term value (LTV). Ready to get started?

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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. Here’s what I learned: How did you get started working in the nonprofit sector? If you’re interested in the topic, please vote.).

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 13, 2019

posted by Alexa Schnoor Fall 2018 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. New technology is consistently emerging and transforming how we interact with the world. Social media, digital media and data analytics. Illustration by Jocelyn Ruiz. Employee benefits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? Also, it really allows people to see how we as an organization, ‘think.’

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

Have you noticed a decline in tithes from your members? How can your church overcome this obstacle or even thrive in a world of declining tithes? This article offers suggestions to help churches like yours grow giving with church fundraising events. After all, not all your congregants carry cash ! The problem?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2011

On Friday, I tripped down the rabbit hole of Google + field test with many other social media early adopters and nonprofit technology (#nptech folks) who were kicking the tires. Google + is Google’s new social sharing platform. As my colleague Geoff Livingston points out, nonprofits have limited time. Let’s face it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Reality: I think your cause is awesome. In fact, I think your cause is fantastic. Other reality: I don’t have the time or money for your cause. Other reality: I don’t have the time or money for your cause. And being a grad student means I’ve got more than a few limitations, economically speaking. Rescue dogs?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

In 1999, Blackbaud pioneered the nonprofit technology market by introducing reliable, secure, and donor-friendly online donation forms. The last three years, in particular, have shown how online giving continues to be a growth engine for fundraising in the nonprofit sector. Stop, Start, and Continue. of total sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. Day 2: Certificates Awarded To Senior Staff Attendees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

On February 12th, I’ll be presenting on a FREE Guidestar Webinar on healthy and productive meetings and talking about walking meetings (register here ). There is much research out there about why sitting at work is downright dangerous for your health. Getting Started: Stand Up, Take Small Steps.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The Symposium grows from the NMC’s Emerging Technologies Initiative , which seeks to answer the question of how to keep abreast of emerging technologies that may be important for educators. I get the question, "What's next after Twitter?" What do non-profits need to do to thrive? What will be different about nonprofits?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

OK I know, you probably weren’t actually waiting for this moment – and that’s okay – but now is the time to get excited. Whether it be live and in-person at Nebraska Innovation Campus in Lincoln, NE or via our state-of-the-art, live online stream, reserve your spot today and get ready to make major change. It was hardcore.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

If you work for a nonprofit and want to learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) and low-code automation to create your own digital solutions, applications, dashboards, and workflows, you are not alone. But what is low-code and how is it related to AI? And how many apps do you have on your phone?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Now that you’re back in the office, digesting all of this new information, are you wondering how to prioritize action steps or communicate best practices to your peers? Now that you’re back in the office, digesting all of this new information, are you wondering how to prioritize action steps or communicate best practices to your peers?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 4, 2024

In the nonprofit sector, the annual report is often viewed as a necessary document to fulfill financial reporting obligations. In case you missed our webinar, feel free to watch it here and learn how to create annual reports that rock!

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