EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

MESG Marketing Mary Getz, principal and founder Yes, it’s true—when an issue is breaking there is a flurry of activity. We asked our partners, what are some ways organizations doing advocacy can consistently engage supporters and keep them ready to take action with you, even outside of crisis moments? Here’s what they said.

Advocacy 143

Advocacy Local Poll Audience 143

Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Here are a few to include: Select an event technology platform. Train staff and speakers on your technology platform. Upload content into your technology platform. Review and test your technology platform. Look for event technology that supports networking and interaction in the online experience.

Virtual 78

Virtual Associations Sponsor Poll 78

Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

I make a point of varying the format , sometimes using polls or breakout rooms for smaller group discussion and brainstorming. Interestingly, a follow up poll gave the event relatively low marks. Interestingly, I polled 65 volunteers at our January 2021 Zoom meeting, about how they prefer being appreciated by staff.

Volunteer 76

Volunteer Poll Slides Video 76

3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

We move, take new jobs, change phone plans, change email accounts, marry, divorce, raise families, change religions, develop new interests, attend new events, and get involved in new activities. Less than 5% of the advice focused on technology and/or data. 100% rely on 3 or more technology systems to conduct their campaigns.

Attention 157

Attention Data Donor Retention 157

Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That means that you assign them to specific groups based on their activity with your organization. By connecting the work you do directly to their local area, you foster a sense of ownership and relevance, encouraging them to be active participants in your organization’s mission.

Ideas 52

Ideas Online Fundraising Social Media 52

AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Be an active form of revenue generation. With event technology like Accelevents, you can build an event website , which can host custom branding for a white-labeled experience. . Growing: You can then analyze your event success by collecting data and monitoring engagement activities. Perform powerful lead generation .

Marketing 119

Marketing Strategy Guide Sponsor 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

How do we activate the online activists to take action offline?" I was not presenting, but decided to use Twitter crowd source some suggestions, screencapture them, and put those into my presentation later in the day. They are quite successful - [link] jonratliff @ kanter face to face meetings deepen the enthusiasm for activism.

Activities 50

Activities Active Activism Social Media 50

Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

Surveys, polls and research of any scope. All there is to do is pick one of the many social listening tools available today — the rest is pretty much left to the impressive technology behind them. Surveys, polls, and research of any scope. Influencers and media outreach. Fundraising. Let’s see how it’s all done.

Social Media 69

Social Media Guide Media Social 69

Qgiv

MAY 24, 2023

Even with advancements in technology like email and text messaging, donors welcome direct mail as a preferred method of communication. 64% of all donors polled reported that they were highly motivated by the prospect of their donation being matched. Millennials were most likely to be motivated to give if a match was offered.

Generation 52

Generation Comparison Studies Giving 52

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy. Performing an activity that leads to a dopamine release becomes a system of behavior and reward. Quizzes and polls can also have a similar effect by helping steer thoughts towards particular topics.

Virtual 96

Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 96

Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

One of my favorite books loaded with fundraising activities for your board is Andrea Kihlstedt and Andy Robinson’s Train Your Board to Raise Money. . #3: According to a 2019 study by the Harris Poll, 55% of fundraisers reported feeling “unappreciated” in their work. 3: Support your fundraising staff and respect their autonomy.

Management 124

Management Nonprofit Consultant Roles 124

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the great things about the Nonprofit Technology Conference is that you get to connect with colleagues. Survey Apps: Doing polls and quick surveys are great ways to engage your audience and there are apps for that. Poll Daddy Polls does simple polls (yes / no, three choices).

Facebook 101

Facebook Marketing Poll YouTube 101

Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

Fun Team Events | Best software for entertainment activities Fun Team Events blends entertainment and philanthropy by offering a distinctive and enjoyable avenue for your donors to support your cause. This software leverages technology to help you build a connection with your virtual event attendees and create an immersive event experience.

Software 52

Software Tools Management Registration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

And, while there are some limitations because of the webinar platform features, good design will consider these options: Individual learning activity: Reading, listening to a podcast or watching video, on the job application, researching, practicing, and journaling.

Facilitation 50

Facilitation Interaction Reflection Design 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. We began the session by polling the audience on training experiences.

Training 59

Training Train Design Tech 59

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Preliminary results from the 2015 NGO Global Technology Survey reveal that social media is increasingly a primary source of online giving inspiration, but social media calls-to-follow were rarely integrated into the donation and “Thank you” process, and if they were, they were visually underwhelming. Greenpeace. Mercy Corps.

Donation 100

Donation Lesson Online Learning 100

AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Create an event hashtag, run live polling, share videos from past events and blog posts from your branded event website. You can make it even more so by applying some of the same engagement activities you are using for the virtual audience. Competing requires investment, and investment requires engagement. Virtual escape rooms.

Virtual 64

Virtual Stream Poll Audience 64

NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Facebook has 901 million active users; 500 million people use Twitter; 8 years worth of content is uploaded to YouTube every day; Pinterest has 4 million unique views daily. Their Facebook page features images, events, videos, polls, a map and even their gift shop. Clearly, Bok Tower Gardens makes the most of their social media.

Social Media 151

Social Media Media Tampa Social 151

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Finding the right event planning software can be difficult; as an event planner, your virtual event platform should consolidate everything that you might need to plan and host a technologically supported physical event. . By embracing AI and smart technology, you are telling new and veteran audiences that you are looking to the future.

Software 83

Software Virtual Integration Analytics 83

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

And, if you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology in March, join me, John Kenyon, Andrea Barry, and Cindy Leonard for a session on designing effective technology training. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related.

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2016

The mental energy required to actively engage multiple communities simultaneously is exhausting. Taking a break from technology and the 24/7 news cycle is crucial. An online community does not perish because of lack of activity for a week or two. Nonprofit new media managers often battle mobile and social media burnout.

Social Media 100

Social Media Mobile Management Media 100

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

Accessibility options by allowing corporate attendees to use online meeting and online technology to participate. If you will have a larger online audience, then your virtual event will need to be rigged with gamification features, awards and badges, giveaways, polls, and enjoyable videos. Better digitization of virtual attendee data.

Experiment 98

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

That said, technology is now constantly in flux. POLL] Since the launch of the new Facebook News Feed, have you noticed an increase, a decrease, or no change at all in your Status Update Likes and Comments? It is simply a real-time display of activities and actions: 5. The new Facebook Ticker gives your nonprofit added exposure.

Facebook 258

Facebook Feeds News Nonprofit 258

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2016

In a couple of weeks, one of the sessions I’m facilitating at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Jose is called “ How To Be A Wizard at Tech Training.” Our session will change the way you design and deliver technology trainings. Group Polling Techniques and Tools. I cebreakers and Closers.

Training 50

Training Train San Jose Instructional Design 50

Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Instead of booking a venue or top-tier entertainment, your nonprofit simply needs a solid technology foundation to get started. . For example, your virtual event live stream can incorporate closed captioning for those with hearing disabilities, allowing them to actively follow along and feel included. . According to. Conduct check-ins.

Virtual 97

Virtual Fundraising Nonprofit Hosting 97

AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Create an event hashtag, run live polling, share videos from past events and blog posts from your branded event website. You can make it even more so by applying some of the same engagement activities you are using for the virtual audience. Competing requires investment, and investment requires engagement. Virtual escape rooms.

Virtual 52

Virtual Stream Poll Audience 52

Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

Despite heavy adoption of technology across the space, recent data from Forbes found that 1 in 4 nonprofits are still “not sure” how to approach their events in 2021. In a survey of 200 nonprofit organizations, Freewill found that nonprofits using virtual technology plan to steward major donors as follows: Phone conversations (21.6%).

Virtual 62

Virtual Donor Fundraising Retention 62

Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After all, there are some 31 million active blog sites in the United States only at any given time, and to make your own content stand out from the crowd is certainly no easy chore. Depending on what successful bloggers your poll, the answers to these questions can vary widely. In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed.

Content 100

Content Create Tips Blogger 100

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

Accessibility options by allowing corporate attendees to use online meeting and online technology to participate. If you will have a larger online audience, then your virtual event will need to be rigged with gamification features, awards and badges, giveaways, polls, and enjoyable videos. Better digitization of virtual attendee data.

Experiment 90

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 90

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

When we are engaged in stimulating activities, the brain releases dopamine , a neurotransmitter that leaves us feeling positive and happy. Performing an activity that leads to a dopamine release becomes a system of behavior and reward. Quizzes and polls can also have a similar effect by helping steer thoughts towards particular topics.

Virtual 52

Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 52

BoardAssist

APRIL 9, 2014

Unless you are an IT expert, and most of us are not, you may struggle with the right questions to ask about technology. What percent of the operating budget represents technology? How are technology purchases aligned with the mission of the organization and critical functions like fundraising? Do we have an IT strategy?

Delaware 82

Delaware Tech Technology Poll 82

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

" Apps and mobile technology are providing new ways to engage, inform, and connect with supporters this election season. app offers polling location information, sample ballots, and election. polling place, review voting rules, and contact Election Protection if. Registering and Protecting Voters. The VoterHub.

Poll 59

Poll Pledge Mobile Game 59

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Finding the right event planning software can be difficult; as an event planner, your virtual event platform should consolidate everything that you might need to plan and host a technologically supported physical event. . By embracing AI and smart technology, you are telling new and veteran audiences that you are looking to the future.

Software 59

Software Virtual Integration Analytics 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2012

2. What worked about the audience interaction activities face-to-face? I had organized parallel online activities that mirror what we were doing the room. For example, for the above exercise, I had the online audience take an online poll. Also humor, especially with props, works.

Reflection 95

Reflection Data Slides Exercise 95

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I was an instructor for NTEN’s Technology Leadership Academy for a session on Nonprofit Technology ROI Methods. I also used composite scenarios based on real-life nonprofits needing to apply ROI techniques to technology purchase decisions. It was delivered in two sessions.

Design 107

Design Effective Experiment Learning 107

Givinga

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Of 1,400 SMB owners polled, more than half (52 percent) said they were donating to charity or had already done so 4. In another poll, 90 percent of SMBs and SBOs planned to give to local organizations 5. These are the businesses that aren’t actively donating to charities and may not know how to get started.

Software 45

Software Giving Charity Poll 45

Classy

APRIL 2, 2021

At the end of the Collaborative: Virtual Sessions in 2020, we polled our sponsors with key questions such as: . Even if you’re hosting a crowdfunding campaign without a true “event” component, you can still gather your supporters virtually for a fun activity to foster a sense of community and connection. . Provide Fun Ways to Gather .

Sponsor 53

Sponsor Virtual Fundraising Registration 53