Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

NTEN is hosting the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference - a two-day virtual conference taking place on September 16 and 17th. The conference speakers are a veritable list of who is who in the nonprofit tech world and you get a free copy of " Managing Technology to Meet Your Mission." What's your biggest ROI cliffhanger?

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

To help our colleagues build the skills they would need to handle fast-moving technology, we spent a lot of time talking with thought leaders. Generative AI technology continues to be a cause for optimism and concern. He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

According to a 2020 Edelman study , 89% of decision-makers surveyed believe that thought leadership improves their perceptions of an organization — yet only 17% of them rate the quality of the information they read as very good or excellent. So how do you begin to tap this new resource? Here’s one significant challenge.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

According to a recent study conducted by Blackbaud , only 25% of nonprofits have a defined content marketing strategy, and only 26% of respondents would rate themselves as conducting an effective content marketing strategy. Email marketing ROI is around 4,300%. 50% of the ROI of a pin can happens after 2.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I just finished my session on ROI as part of the Online Nonprofit Technology Conference - a two-day virtual conference. I presented on ROI and Nonprofit Technology. The chapter includes detailed checklists, case studies, and how-to steps for analyzing ROI for nonprofit technology projects.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 30, 2014

According to a recent study published by the Harvard Business Review , a “trust chemical” is produced by your brain called Oxytocin, when you meet new people who you can identify as trustworthy. According to this study, the amount of Oxytocin the brain actually produces effectively predicted how willing people were to help others.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

But according to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , only 39% of association professionals have one! Having well-governed analytics also helps elevate companywide strategy and maximize ROI. In our data-driven world, governance is crucial in maintaining the integrity, accuracy, and security of your organization’s data.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 22, 2022

According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study, members are more likely to be satisfied and invest in their organization if it’s an early adopter of technology—but less than 20% of association professionals feel very technologically prepared for the future. How innovative technology builds member loyalty.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As nonprofit finance leaders, we are charged with empowering our teams with the technology, skills, and support they need to adapt and grow. Gartner’s research focuses on how technology can help restore and strengthen an organization’s financial health. SUPPORT DATA-DRIVEN INVESTMENT DECISIONS. Identify Ways to Reduce Waste.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

Gaining buy-in early on, soliciting bids and conducting an ROI analysis helped Death With Dignity National Center prioritize its top technology projects and prepare to develop metrics for evaluation. Barber learned about the Technology Leadership Academy (TLA) and brought the opportunity to her new boss, executive director Peg Sandeen.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Technology is something nonprofits want and often need, but typically aren’t prepared to adopt the latest and greatest with their budget. CRM systems specifically tend to streamline workflow, integrate key systems, enhance database security and management, provide scalability, and ROI, among other benefits. Plan early.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2009

Flickr Photo by Cursed Thing Last year at this time, I was in Austin, TX doing a keynote workshop for Legal Services Corporation on the ROI of Nonprofit Technology. I shared case studies and tips for nonprofits on measuring efficiency and effectiveness and looking at tangible/intangible benefits. I think that is dangerous.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Note from Beth: I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion in October at the recent Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson where I learned about some of the preliminary study result he discovered. From these questions, our national study, How Strong is Your Social Net?

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Raiser’s Edge NXT is a cloud-based fundraising and donor management software solution developed by Blackbaud, a prominent company that specializes in providing technology solutions for nonprofit organizations, schools, and other social good institutions. What is Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT?

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Care2

MAY 27, 2009

While we’ve seen explosive growth in use of social networks ( NYT reported last week that time spent on social networks has exceeded that of emai l ) many organizations are asking how do you effectively deploy a social media strategy and what is the return on investment (ROI)?

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Innovative Technology We invest in intuitive technology to make your work easier, more efficient, and more effective. Bonterra Homepage bonterra_admin Mon, 08/15/2022 - 16:44 The Bonterra Difference We enable social good organizations with the best-in-class software they need to drive impact.

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

Volunteer management software is an investment, but, there are grants available for technology and the ROI is worth the cost. What has been the ROI of VolunteerHub? The ROI is huge. Everything in the nonprofit space should be as automated as possible as most nonprofits operate or thin margins, and little staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Unless you study Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. Google, etc. Google, etc. Give them retweetable content !

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Infrastructure stability – with all of your data stored in a data warehouse, it makes switching your other technology platforms easier as you don’t have to be concerned with losing, or not having access to, data from those platforms. Use case studies & references – use 3rd party examples and case studies as examples of success.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

These insights help organizations tailor their engagement strategies and ensure that your team’s time and resources go to the individuals most likely to contribute significantly⁠—which increases the ROI (return on investment) of your major giving efforts. Establish specific major giving levels and benefits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2016

And email ROI and online giving is up, up, up! Source: Global NGO Online Technology Report. Source: Global NGO Online Technology Report. Source: M+R Benchmarks Study. Source: M+R Benchmarks Study. The 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report. But digital and mobile app payments are coming. of those accounts.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How should nonprofits position themselves in this ever changing world of technology? How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

However, navigating the complexities of setting up a data warehouse can be challenging, even for the most technologically savvy organizations. To succeed, you’ll need time, knowledge, and a proper technology infrastructure on your side. We’ll cover: What is a Nonprofit Data Warehouse?

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 20, 2021

million 501c tax-exempt charitable organizations in the United States alone, according to an Independent Sector study. According to a recent Forbes nonprofit council discussion, there is a current push for networking technology in the nonprofit space. To be more specific, there are over 1.5 Is Your Process a Barrier for Networking?

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Studies show that 63% of Gen Z consumers were more excited about direct mail in 2022 than they had been in previous years. Direct mail can benefit your nonprofit in many ways, from connecting with donors in a personal way and yielding a high ROI. VPM earned a 255% ROI with an integrated direct mail marketing campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

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Volunteer Hub

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Raiser’s Edge NXT is web-view, cloud-based, version of Raiser’s Edge developed by Blackbaud, a prominent company that specializes in providing technology solutions for nonprofit organizations, schools, and other social good institutions. What is Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. 10) Track the growth and ROI of your online communities. yourname@amnesty.org.

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Qgiv

MAY 26, 2021

In 2014, a technology solutions-focused group of owners acquired Achieve and reorganized it into the company it is today. Achieve leverages technology in everything it does to cost-effectively help the nonprofit organizations it works with. As an example, the ‘Millennial Impact Report’ was a study commissioned by the Case Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

Share Your Story: ROI, Social Media, Nonprofits. tags: nonprofits roi ). Last year at this time, I was writing the chapter on ROI in the soon to be published book from NTEN called " Managing Your Mission." Definition: An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

Some definitions they used in the study: " House Social Network " refers to a socialnetworking community built on a nonprofit's own web site. " Commercial Social Network " An online community platform owned and operated by a corporation such as Facebook. Research Studies of Nonprofit and Social Media Adoption Overbook Foundation Web 2.0

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

But, with a virtual conference, you will have virtual technology to consider. The schedule is usually organized into key themes or areas of study. Greater ROI. Virtual conferences can lead to a greater ROI or profit margin, as long as the pricing tiers are established correctly. . Why Should You Host a Virtual Conference?

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Everyaction

MAY 2, 2018

Convincing your board to invest in something new, however, can be another question altogether, and t his is especially true for fundraising and technology related issues, where in-depth knowledge may be required to truly understand the important details. Discuss new technology as a way to achieve the organizational goals that you all value.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

CTK Foundation Grant Award: Social Media, Technology, and Poetry for the Soul | Community Organizer 2.0 – "I was contacted by my colleague John Haydon last week to write about an interesting foundation grant challenge by the CTK Foundation. " Pew: Open government is tied to higher levels of community satisfaction | Gov 2.0:

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Start small and measure the ROI, that way you’ll have a better idea of what to expect the following year. Strong case studies and great photography help to deliver our message,” said Pamela Vass, digital fundraising executive at Sightsavers. This might sound like a lot of work, but automation and technology can help.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Digital marketing is essential for reaching new customers, raising brand awareness, and maintaining sustainable growth in the modern age of technology. Studies show that people spend an average of eight hours and five minutes interacting with digital media per day. Doing so will help drive a high ROI for your small business.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Beyond adding your nonprofit on the desktop site, most of the ROI from using Foursquare comes from using it on an iPhone, Android phone, or Blackberry. The technology does not yet exactly match the needs of the nonprofit sector, but its close. Related Links: [STATS] New Study Shows the Mobile Web Will Rule by 2015. Foursquare.

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