Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In October, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques. He co-authored a paper called " Visual Diagnostics and Mapping for Scaling Change " and we had an opportunity to discuss it.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Community Mapping. Community Mapping helps you identify not just the various segments of your audience, but also create a clear picture of which tools/platforms are associated with those groups and which messages are best to target where. Action: The action or connection that ties it together.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While focused on selling products, many of Ogilvy’s principles and “rules” around research, messaging, and motivating action remain surprisingly relevant today, especially for nonprofit organizations seeking to engage donors and volunteers. Convey the mission as urgently needed and highly solvable to inspire hope and action.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

They use data visualization and sharing tools like Swivel , Widgenie , Many Eyes , Google Maps , Google Motion Charts , APIs and more to make their data more available and more compelling. At the heart of most issue-focused policy and research is data analysis. So how can your organization tap into these tools and trends?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

And the goal of those relationships can be learning, collaboration, policy, service delivery, advocacy, mobilizing or action. Later, I found the chart in Net Gains. I tend to map my "working the clouds" work in short, time boxed bursts. And, of course, what metrics to use.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With interactive maps, private meeting scheduling, and a personalized agenda, attendees have everything they need to get more from the event. The task manager allows you to assign, manage, and track the progress of action items. Backlink analysis. Remember, events play a vital role in your nonprofit’s overall fundraising plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. This takes a lot of time because I'm not just browsing, but I'm doing a pattern analysis for best practices that I can incorporate into a presentation about social media principles and nonprofits.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Transform your vision into actionable steps and watch your organization thrive. A top-notch plan is like having a treasure map; it lays out the path to follow, helping to steer clear of hazards and find the best route to the treasure—making a real difference in the community. But it’s not just about avoiding trouble.

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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. And who has time to take all the theory and translate it into an action plan? Draft an action plan. Yuck, right?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

By using shaded maps, clear data points, and red/yellow/green indicators, users can easily identify areas in need of improvement. It includes those who understand data well (researchers), and others who are likely less familiar with complex data analysis tools. The Livability Index bridges these gaps in several ways.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

That's why TechSoup has partnered with Tableau on a new blog series called "Beyond the Pie Chart." Tried to create a report and couldn't find a chart or graph that would clearly illustrate your point? Now think about making a chart comparing donation amounts for the past three years. But what about bar charts?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

What's your strategy map? My problem now is that I don't do a lot of processing with a pen or marker/flip chart anymore -- but I was standing up there, so I jotted some notes down on my moleskin. I will do one thing, I'm working on a content analysis of the action steps and learnings and am going to devote blog posts to those topics.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Are you looking at a map or the rearview mirror? What you really need are metrics that provide you with a plan of action, or a map, to help bolster your fundraising efforts. . Map Metrics. You need a detailed analysis to make an actionable plan to improve your fundraising efforts. 10 Key Data Points.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The data is useful for business intelligence analysis, portfolio analysis, and other public good applications. For example, the GCAR platform powers the publicly-available map and database of grants which is a great way to quickly see where initiatives are being supported across the globe. A starting point for change.”.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2023

A data vision helps: Define your organizational commitment to why data; Map your data goals to your strategic mission; Chart a course of actions for closing data gaps; and Set expectations across departments and teams.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2012

In addition, Sinatra mentions that figuring out their ‘no matter what’ messages was important to mapped out in advance. As Momsrising notes in a recent action alert, ” Celebrate Health Reform, Help Defend It ” How do you balance the spontaneity of social media with being strategic?

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