Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2010

As an early adopter, I remember switching, despite how strange it felt. Yet, at the time, people were questioning “How could serious work ever be done using a pull down menus?&#. In many cases, the slow to change eventually adopt or they no longer remain relevant to their constituents, donors, or loose their edge.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Not surprisingly, the pandemic caused many consumers to change the way they shop, including shifting to ecommerce channels. Ready to adopt a more human donor loyalty philosophy and wrap it into a written strategic plan that holds people accountable for seeing it through and measuring success? Get the Attitude of Gratitude Donor Guide.

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 30, 2014

One of the major causes of friction in the area of nonprofit leadership and poor nonprofit board performance, and a big reason why boards and CEO’s may part ways, is poor boundary setting between the board and the CEO. Luckily for us, governance consultant Tom Okarma has written a terrific guest post for us this week on exactly this topic.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Most directors are not accustomed to attaching a firm price tag to their organization's activities, preferring to adopt an attitude of "donate what you can." Surveying individuals who are currently not donating to your cause can help you learn: Why they are not currently donating. Determine your "pricing" strategy.

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Tips Fundraising Benchmark Survey 81

NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

Do a Google search and you can find a great deal of research on virtually all aspects of interests, attitudes and aptitudes for Gen Y, Gen X, Boomers and the Matures. That's one of the reasons you soak up all NTEN has to offer about technology and engagement. " The report of my death was an exaggeration." " Mark Twain.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Don Schultz , one of the pioneers of integrated marketing communications, has presented many different ways for organizations to adopt and implement integrated marketing. Much like attitudes and awareness, the efficiency of your media tools should not be your main measurement of communications success.

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BoardAssist

MAY 10, 2016

Adopt the ones that will enhance your work. And it has the potential to shift many attitudes for the better. Demonstrating clear results for the people or causes they serve. Note: I am not touting shiny new ideas or be-all solutions. Every nonprofit needs a well-rounded fundraising program with diversified sources of revenue.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Adopting a sustainable fundraising approach builds a resilient shield, ensuring your vital programs and services remain uninterrupted. By nurturing long-term and meaningful bonds with a myriad of donors, this strategy creates a ripple effect, deepening their engagement and, ultimately, their investment in your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Has a passion for the cause and for social media. A good social media manager has passion for his cause(s) and enjoys participating in social media. The best social media practitioners express their personalities with a dash of attitude and a bit of flair, and are comfortable articulating their opinions online.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 22, 2021

On paper (pun intended) the appeal made sense: send a prospective donor, whose interest in the big-picture cause of the organization aligns with the specific mission, some crisp, professionally produced, compelling stats, along with an easy opportunity to engage financially AND a free gift. They need a concise, compelling reason to engage.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

Your nonprofit can expand its reach and encourage additional contributions, and your supporters can more easily donate to your cause. Remember that recurring gifts shouldn’t encourage a “set it and forget it” attitude. You can also launch mobile-focused campaigns to encourage supporters to use their phones to give to your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2018

that most nonprofit organizations are very slow to adopt new technologies, but we can’t afford to dismiss or ignore both the upsides and downsides of the Age of Automation even though it does feels frightening and overwhelming. Building your contact lists and signing up volunteers for your cause. They include: .

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2008

There are at least four barriers to adoption: fear of "American Idol"izing the collection unawareness that ratings can convert positively to visits disbelief that visitors will want to review their visit lack of knowledge of how to implement Let's look at each of these briefly. Do reviews and ratings really convert to sales/visits?

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Givinga

JANUARY 2, 2019

Changing employee attitudes and an increased emphasis on corporate responsibility has made workplace giving essential to business. But employees don’t just want businesses to donate; they want to see meaningful contributions to causes. Unfortunately, not all charities fit the bill, which can cause legal and tax challenges.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2014

However, most of us find this is only viable if our cause addresses big, global emergencies or frequent short term stretch goals—things that tug the heartstrings of the masses. The Three Attitudes of Sustainable Fundraising. Getting them hooked on the meaning your cause gives them. Not happening. Consistency.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The world’s largest no-kill shelter, North Shore Animal League uses their site to promote animal adoptions as well as donations and volunteer sign-ups. Plus, North Shore Animal League puts their cause at the center of their site by packing their site with adoptable pets. And who could say no to their faces?).

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Attitudes of executive directors towards the Internet – ED’s have gone from “why should I pay attention to the web” to spending a significant amount of time worrying if their web site is interactive, if they are doing all they can to effectively engage donors, and how they can raise more dollars online.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

Attitudes of executive directors towards the Internet – ED’s have gone from “why should I pay attention to the web” to spending a significant amount of time worrying if their web site is interactive, if they are doing all they can to effectively engage donors, and how they can raise more dollars online.

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Social Media Advocacy Interview Online 28

Achieve

JANUARY 1, 2018

More troubling, however, is the other half of the equation: For Asian Americans, not voting is a strong predictor of remaining uninvolved in all social issues, including causes intended to improve people’s lives. of the 2017 Millennial Impact Report, The Power of Voice: A New Era of Cause Activation and Social Issue Adoption.

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