Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? When thinking about fundraising, many nonprofits and funders believe in the old adage, “Give a person a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a person to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Fundraising advisors encourage this support too. What you think?

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

One example is the American Heart Association’s Alliance for Healthier Generation , which has increased access to nutritious food, high-quality physical activity, social-emotional support, and tobacco-free environments for tens of millions of children. The path to fostering intrapreneurship is not without its challenges.

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Qgiv

MAY 5, 2021

Back then, if we wanted to create a video to share with our supporters, it was a big deal. Despite the fact 57% of people who watch a nonprofit video go on to make a donation, video still seems skill- and cost-prohibitive for strapped fundraising professionals. 15 Types of Nonprofit Videos to Help You Connect with Supporters.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. paragraphs in your emails.

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Media Cause

APRIL 29, 2021

But while talking is a significant first step, it’s equally as important for everyone to have access to tangible resources for prevention and support. Ten Percent Happier is an app offering guided meditations and practical teachings you can carry anywhere, with courses on stress, relationships, communication, and more.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consider showing your donors some love by: Calling new or recurring donors (or asking your board for help) to express your gratitude for their support. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one. An interactive online community hub – Connect with other nonprofits , review your support case history, learn new features, and discover useful tips and best practices. 3) Support.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!—and Organizer staffing and team management: Ensure there is a staffing team that can support your scaling volunteer program. and take action for your cause.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Spring fundraisers are a great way to bring your community together while gaining support for your cause. There’s a plethora of seasonal themes to base your fundraisers around that can help you entice your supporters’ giving spirit into full bloom. Bake sale Bake sales are always a delightful way to raise funds for your organization.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Ensure a good fit by having members complete a profile with demographic data, interests, skill sets, and expectations for the program. Volunteering. Association career center ?.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

Whether you’re a parental figure blocking out time in your schedule for school supply shopping or someone who isn’t in school anymore, there are plenty of ways to observe National Back to School Month and support students and teachers in your community. Teach for America. Donate school supplies. Junior Achievement. Final thoughts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

The following emerged for our group: How do we support individual leaders in risk taking that leads to emergence? How do we teach leaders to know when emergence is working? Essentially, design thinking process teaches how to be iterative. The goal was to generate, not judge our ideas. This is always enlightening.

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Making small changes to your process, leveraging the input of volunteers, and creating ongoing value can be enough to make supporters feel as though your nonprofit is challenging them and their contribution to the greater good. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Provide volunteers with valuable skills.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Tensions often arise when both sides start to feel that they aren’t getting the support they need. Board members feel like they’re being asked to make uncomfortable “asks” of their social networks, without the support they need to do it well. The board is responsible for playing a strong supporting role to the development operation.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Making small changes to your process, leveraging the input of volunteers, and creating ongoing value can be enough to make supporters feel as though your nonprofit is challenging them and their contribution to the greater good. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Provide volunteers with valuable skills.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Making small changes to your process, leveraging the input of volunteers, and creating ongoing value can be enough to make supporters feel as though your nonprofit is challenging them and their contribution to the greater good. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Provide volunteers with valuable skills.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In other words, the question isn’t, “How long does it take to build relationships with new people to lead them to become supporters of this mission?” Chris Barlow has spoken at events put on by CauseVox and other industry leaders to teach thousands of nonprofits these skills.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Sesno's book teaches readers how the power of questions: Opens doors Uncovers Solutions Sparks Change More specifically, he reveals: The power and payoff of targeted diagnostic questions. How strategic questions can ease the hardest decisions and support triumphant outcomes. How and when to use empathy questions.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Universities are learning from other industries and accelerating business model innovation, with a focus on hybrid learning and teaching. Universities are embracing learners as their primary customers, and exploring how to provide a more personalised and tailored experience to support learners’ educational experiences and outcomes.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

On November 29, get the basic tips you need to reach more supporters with effective search engine optimization (SEO). This free webinar will teach you basic SEO tips to help your organization's site and content rank higher in online searches. Libraries Supporting Social Good: Tools and Tips for Outreach to Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

I facilitated several peer learning groups, including Teaching Tuesdays for trainers with John Kenyon for the Parents Center staff, and numerous workshops for the Resilience Initiative on leading with empathy, using generative AI for personal and team productivity, and ethical and responsible AI use.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Put another way, if we ask donors to cover the cost of a learning event to help students gain job skills, with different set amounts per month (e.g., That’s why it makes sense to “frame” an appeal according to areas of your mission you know resonate with supporters. 1 lesson; 3 lessons, is this restricted or unrestricted?)

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Thanks for the support, team. . The hope in sharing part of my story is to give program insight to applicants, share the immense value to supporters of the program, and give thanks to my incredibly supportive team. . C—Know me professionally as I’ve stepped into this new career path. What I Learned from the RiseUp Fellowship.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Unlocking Donor Engagement: Designing Tiny Habits That Increase Fundraising Success With Juni Felix What the Fundraising Struggling to establish strong relationships or sustain donor support? Behavior design strategies can help. Listen to this episode. Listen to this episode.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 10, 2015

To further improve the livelihood and success of older girls, Aaron's wife has taken on the rewarding task of teaching them how to style hair. Providing the girls with a specialized skill will equip them with resources to enable them to support themselves in addition to avoiding poverty. Interested in learning more?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. These nonprofits rely on funds from generous donors to keep their work going and to provide support to the Black community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

I have been delivering virtual master classes and helping to develop their capacity building programs in digital skills. Resilience: This relates to all the curriculum, writing, and teaching I do around The Happy Healthy Nonprofit and Leadership Development. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy.

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Candid

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The Bezos Earth Fund has announced grants totaling $443 million in support of nonprofits working to advance climate justice, nature conservation and restoration, and the tracking of critical climate goals. million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts. million in support of tracking and monitoring efforts.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center's mission is to promote and teach the craft of handweaving in a supportive and creative community.The center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, encourages seniors and people with low or no vision to learn how to create beautiful and original handwoven items — no weaving experience is necessary!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

How can I take care of myself while supporting others? It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. If you struggle with these paradoxes: How can I express my individuality and be a team player? How do I balance work and life? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers. Byte Back works to fight low wages and ensure STAR (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) workers get the paychecks they deserve. Programs and Impact.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

How can I take care of myself while supporting others? It will teach you how to navigate these types of paradoxes more effectively. If you struggle with these paradoxes: How can I express my individuality and be a team player? How do I balance work and life? How can I manage the core business while innovating for the future?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. The challenge was to meet the needs of multiple audiences. A sampling of badge art from Salesforce.org Trailhead modules.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

Publicly acknowledging your volunteer program is a great method to attract new volunteers and increase the recruitment of highly skilled members. . Encourage qualified volunteers to teach continuing education sessions . Support your volunteers through an online community. Offer mentor/mentee programs . Send thank you cards.

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