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. Here’s the list: Function.

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Volunteer Hub

MAY 13, 2022

Generation Z volunteers are a vital contributor to the nonprofit world. Who is Generation Z? Generation Z (or Gen-Z for short), represents individuals born between 1997 and 2012. According to a report , published by the Pew Research Center, Gen-Z is the most racially and ethnically diverse generation to date.

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Donorbox

MAY 20, 2022

million active nonprofits, the number of employees shouldn’t be a surprise. The post Nonprofit Statistics 2022 – Charitable Giving, Generational, and Industry-Based Data appeared first on Nonprofit Blog. Many people may be surprised that an industry of charities could make enough to employ that many people.

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Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Knowing what inspires each generation to give to your nonprofit is important to ensuring your financial stability as an organization. While Baby Boomers and Generation X are the majority of donors today, Millennial and Gen Z donors will need to be stewarded for the future prosperity of your nonprofit.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

To adequately fulfill the three duties of a nonprofit board member —Care, Loyalty, and Obedience—a solid understanding of the organization’s financial activities is needed. They should explain their activities and how they interface with staff and other finance professionals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here I used a classic, simple technique of asking people to share burning questions in small groups and generated a list of the themes/questions with the full group. I’m always relieved when the questions match the content, but you also have to point out where you will go deep and what may not be addressed.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One reason behind this transformation is the rise of Millennials and Generation Z as donors—who not only are generously contributing but also are driving a shift towards modern payment methods like contactless payments. Together, they wield an impressive $350 billion in buying powe r—yes, you read that correctly!

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Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

Members of Generation X and millennials, now parents and alumni, are at the forefront of this change. Understanding the giving habits of your donors and the trends and activities that impact school fundraising is crucial.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2015

I hope this doesn’t scare you, because once you get past some of the negative propaganda surrounding this generation, you’ll find a passionate group of people who are driven by a desire to do good and make a difference. Consider this: Within the next 10 years, Millennials will be the leaders of your company or organization.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Maybe you’ve already experimented using generative AI to create content such as outlines, agendas, or even articles. Leverage ChatGPT to generate reports, articles, and newsletters. Use ChatGPT to generate insights from your association’s data. Check Bing out. I like the fact that the source documents are always provided.)

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Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

When planning your fundraising activities for the year, benefit concerts might not be at the top of the list. But these events stand out because they are a great way to raise funds, and they generate invaluable awareness for your organization. Hosting a killer concert requires careful planning and coordination.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 4, 2024

Although there is still much work to be done related to these concerns, you can save valuable time and effort now by using generative AI. From prospect research to meeting notetaking, AI can help with routine activities, allowing you to focus on the more strategic aspects of your nonprofit work.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 30, 2022

A virtual, in-person, and hybrid event can all be used in generating leads. How do events help with generating leads? Lead generation only works appropriately with the proper data collection and analytics. Setting up your event management software for lead generation. So how exactly does this happen? .

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John Kenyon

DECEMBER 4, 2023

PATHWAY + ACTIVITIES 1. Activities: Facilitating learning for the board, management and staff 2. Activities: Providing examples of how nonprofits use these tools, facilitating discussions on how your organization is already using them and might use them in the future 3. They generate content by using works without permission.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ongoing cross-functional activities that deliver lasting value. The board meeting agenda, the website update, and filling staff vacancies, are everyday tasks that make it easy to defer activities that don’t require immediate attention. Writing and surveying for standards compliance is a primary activity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. For example, an activity-based fundraiser like a hike-a-thon might attract younger generations, such as Gen Z. 2) Brainstorm. Check out the sample of the book club below!) 4) Think of each fundraiser as a test.

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Bloomerang

MAY 8, 2024

A massive generational shift in giving is happening right now with donors aged 60 and older. Older Americans—Baby Boomers—have massive wealth, and trillions of dollars will be passed down as members of this generation pass away. Think about your grandparents’ activities before you lost them. Don’t do it! They likely slowed down.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Run a report on how many volunteers are involved in your day-to-day activities. Evaluate which opportunities you notice the most volunteer activity in, and consider why. Consider seasonal volunteer activities. Do you notice that certain opportunities or activities generate more volunteer activity than others?

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. Generating first drafts of grant proposals.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2011

Will the Millennials be a generation of social activists or slacktivists? Unfortunately, Millennials have been portrayed as the “me generation&#. They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism. They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 10, 2024

The estimated 70 million Americans who belong to Generation Z show a promising commitment to the values of giving and generosity. This next generation is reshaping the giving landscape in ways predictably reflective of their status as digital natives while rallying around priority causes like social justice and climate change.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Integrations allow data to flow freely from one platform to another, making it easier to generate the performance insights you need to make strategic improvements over time. These include your donation page, email sign-ups, advocacy forms, and any other features that generate or collect engagement data from site visitors.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

Like with generations past, Millennials (born 1980-2000) are the “it” audience right now. They’ve overtaken all other generations in terms of population in the United States, and they’ve recently surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest generation in the workforce.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 31, 2019

But not every campaign is so effective, and social media activism can be polarizing and difficult to manage. Topics Discussed in This Episode: When social media activism is powerful and when it is not. How nonprofits will need to adapt to capture the attention of the upcoming generation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Since then it has grown from 106 million active monthly users to 310 million active monthly users. Though increasingly rare to find an auto-generated, unclaimed page, they do exist. For the first 13 years of its existence, growth was slow but steady. That changed when LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

This year I will continue my commitment to creative activities including “ Journal as Altar ,” and calligraphy with fountain pens. In 2023, I continued to present keynotes, deliver practical workshops using generative AI for nonprofit productivity, and write articles. I just received my 2023 email.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Nearly all (99%) respondents said they reach out to DAF holders to encourage them to keep their accounts active.

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Care2

APRIL 12, 2011

For example, before helping to launch the ONE campaign, Bono was known for his activism around Africa and AIDS. Bono has also helped raise a lot of money, generated impressive earned media, and introduced other celebrities to ONE. Having him as one of the main faces of the ONE campaign made perfect sense.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. You can show them exactly what’s coming up and invite them to choose which activities they want to be involved in. Engage your Board. Learn from the past.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to keep your association strong. . No matter the reason, it’s important to have revenue-generating tools and approaches in place to help your association stay strong. . But it can be used for more direct revenue generation as well. Learn more.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

When we discuss peer-to-peer fundraising our focus often is on the online components; however, the offline activities surrounding our event allow us to improve relationships and connections with our supporters, thus potentially improving our online outcomes. Generate excitement by kick starting your event with your supporters in person.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 18, 2023

User-generated personalization. Software products are now incorporating organic, user-generated content, ratings, reviews, and recommendations to personalize experiences and help people discover relevant products or services. Personalization for member retention and loyalty.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 19, 2024

Pro tip: Capture these interactive stations on social media with engaging hashtags to generate pre-event buzz! From the theme and decor to the activities and entertainment, every detail should resonate with your cause. This fast-growing sport offers a fun, social activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

Shape individual member journeys With the right online community platform, you can offer personalized content feeds based on a member’s interests and activities, helping to drive engagement. Look for an online community that lets you recognize your most active members with profile badges and missions.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Similarly, a grant might have specific conditions like the types of activities it can fund or allowances for overhead expenses. funds and generating?GAAP?financial has a different meaning?

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