Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

The panel also featured, Mary Beth Smith, from the SF Ballet, who share her organization’s experience integrating social media into marketing strategies since 2007. The panel was on social media, adoption, and measurement. Yet, there are those constant nagging questions. Social media is evolving at an incredible pace.

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Kindful

MAY 12, 2021

When it comes to answering your questions as a nonprofit professional, using search engines like Google is a fast and effective way to find information. You aren’t the only one typing in random questions into Google. Create a content plan with your keywords. Content ideas. What new information did you learn?

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M+R

MAY 31, 2022

Apple Mail Privacy Protection works by pre-loading email content — including open tracking pixels. Reminder, email opens are tracked by tiny image pixels embedded in email content. So no, opens are no longer a good way to answer the question “did my email succeed?”. Need a quick refresher? Now to the good stuff — what happened??

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

Used properly, you’ll know if your email metrics are at industry levels; used poorly, you’ll only scratch the surface of email performance. Meaning, I’m less likely to be annoyed with the frequency of communication than I am with the failure of the content connecting to my interests. Email Marketing Interactive Online Fundraising'

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

There were some similarities and differences in both the questions and perceptions around engagement and community. Some of the questions raised in the webinar chat focused on the role of public media organizations as content creators and how community-driven engagement fits in the work they do. Start Joining.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . However, with the right event planning software , an event planner can stay highly organized, streamline all of the content through one platform, and collect lead and analytics data along the way. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2010

I view it as a focus group that offers content ideas for blog posts as well as to provide another conversation channel to share insights about social media. That statement guides how I engage and what content I share. This is multi-step process looking at your web site content, events, and social media properties.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Now, the content from We Are media is available to you in a brand new “ Choose Your Own Expert &# format. This immersive, interactive webinar experience(tm) will begin with a plenary session providing an overview of social media strategy, organizational adoption issues, capacity, metrics, and strategy execution.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . However, with the right event planning software , an event planner can stay highly organized, streamline all of the content through one platform, and collect lead and analytics data along the way. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2011

For most organizations, resources are limited – anything that requires too much bandwidth to be successful initially or too much – won’t be successful. As a nonprofit technology trainer for the past 15 years, baby steps is extremely important for adoption. The content was on all channels, not just social media.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 24, 2021

With events shifting from in-person to virtual and now to hybrid formats, the way attendees experience and interact with event content has also changed. . Table of Contents. **. Attendees came together in a physical location to consume event content while networking with other attendees and exhibitors. The Shift in Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. Content Curation Primer. I presented an overview on content curation why important, a framework, and introduced some new curation tools – scoop.it

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

Back in June, I wrote a post about the “ Valid Metrics Grid &# developed by measurement professionals to launch the debate about standardization of social media metrics. The above grid is a very much simplified version. Clusters will form around Sparks content. Use the “ Valid Measurement Grid &#.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

I met with each entrepreneur who pitched on their concept and gave me a quick demo – and then I provided some coaching and answered their questions. I saw some amazing projects – from an online social chat platform, a mobile app directory, and blogging platforms. Mohammad L. Azzam with Bill Gates.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And if you’re a staff member in charge of producing content for your nonprofit, you know how time-consuming content creation can be. That’s why you have to plan ahead: A robust content plan will save you time—and brain space—and help you produce great nonprofit content while also tackling the rest of your mile-long to-do list.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I n almost all cases, leaders that focused their b usiness intelligence and analytics efforts to answer strategic questions achieved better results and were better positioned for future success. . Blackbaud Higher Education content hub. Implementing digital transformation . Missed out on?bbcon?this Virtual Passes for?bbcon?20

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org has succeeded in connecting with a younger audience that not only reads its content but is also inspired to take action. Says Giller, “Our theory of change is engaging users around content that shows how being green can reshape our world can empower personal behavior change and ultimately impact society at large.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Look at your score and ask yourself the following reflection questions. Mapping Strategy to Metrics, Benchmarking, and ROI. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Do research first and implement one presence at a time with specific goals and metrics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

A few months ago, I came up with a somewhat arbitrary framework to answer the age-old question, " How Much Time Does It Take To Do Social Media? " Metrics At least the survey did not proclaim that lack of impressive dollar amounts raised as a failure of nonprofits using social networks. Some thoughts Capacity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

. #1: New + Tech = Resistance New + Tech + Education = Adoption Think about what the technology adoption curve. You have early adopters, a big scary chasm, and then more mainstreamed adoption of the tools. Concerns about adopting social media will no doubt arise. This pattern is the same no matter the tools.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Ask these questions: Is there a project you want to get funded for immediate use, before the end of the year or early into next year? Is it best to create a monetary goal or one based on impact metrics? Your answers to these questions should help you to determine the type of campaign you want to create, and how you do it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

Typically, during a workshop or training with heavy-content delivery (such that is required with technology) the workshop leader or teacher is providing support around “ready” and “set” phases or what we call planing and strategy as well as best practices. Social media can be filled with metrics to track results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2008

Jeremiah Owyang posted this case study about how they used YouTube and Flickr to share their media and encouraged the community to create content. How to facilitate "stealth adoption" without getting fired or your IT department royally pissed of at you? What are your key metrics for success? using social media tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2010

Here's some reflections: Thoughtful, Intentional Experiments Thoughtful experimentation is setting up a low-risk experiment with metrics to figure out what is and isn't working is a social media best practice. I also was honored to work side-by-side with esteemed colleagues Shiree Teng , Cheryl Contee , Ashely Boyd , and Dan Cohen.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. These uncertainties may be why many nonprofits still hesitate to adopt podcasting as a part of their new media strategy. The What and Why?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Social media can be filled with metrics to track results. But not all metrics are equally valuable, and choosing the measurements that matter can be complicated. 100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues.

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Pakistan NGO Network Exercise 111

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Your technology plan is a document that lays out the goals and objectives of adopting and implementing technology. Content Curation Across Teams and Organizations. All forms of curation questions are welcome! It also helps you develop and present a clear, mission-driven case for technology investment. Lara Franklin.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

However, your audience is digitally bombarded with requests all day long, and by the time they see your content, they might ignore it altogether simply because they’re fatigued. To improve your online engagement metrics and boost conversions, you’ll need to roll out fresh and creative engagement tactics. Use a multichannel strategy.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

It has been embraced by celebrities ( Britney Spears , Oprah ), adopted by journalists ( Anderson Cooper , Nicholas Kristof ) and appropriated by politicians ( Nancy Pelosi , Sarah Palin ). We've increased re-tweets across accounts when useful, and have decided on metrics of success which we review every other month.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

The question I want to ask is, what do web stats really mean, anyway? It’s fairly easy to extrapolate that even with the poorest of clients, we’re seeing web adoption especially as traditional sources of information for job and apartment listings leave print media. What content does the best? 6 Katrin 09.19.07

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2008

.   On the cards, he defines the tools, provides a question, and url.    When I've used this exercise, I've tried to keep it focus on tools for either external communication or internal collaboration, although he does color code the outcomes (collaboratoin, media content/networking, etc.).

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

It’s also a good idea to use a content management system to manage your website’s content and updates, like Wordpress , Joomla , and Squarespace. spam filters: are you using spam-like words in any of your content? They accepted questions via Twitter and then had an expert reply via the White House blog.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

Elana Wolowitz, the Communications Director and voice behind the @wellstoneaction profile, took some time out of her hectic schedule to answer a few questions. I was looking for ways to be accessible to our constituents, grow our audience, and virally promote our content, so Twitter seemed like the way to go. What inspired you to join?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2020

It’s the person who answers your question about zoom or the person who passes on their work at home policy. Maybe that’s not the question for today though. Because to go back to comfort, I’d say let that question wait for a few days. The best guidance I’ve seen is often "small act" guidance. And that’s a form of guidance.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 20, 2023

How to create an online fundraising strategy Tips for a successful online fundraiser 10 effective online fundraising ideas 8 online fundraising metrics to track Use the tips and ideas in this guide to create your own online fundraising plan and to determine the fundraising tools you’ll need to accomplish your ultimate goals.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 28, 2023

However, every nonprofit organization should heed that with any new technology, there are pros and cons, opportunities for great use and misuse, and complex questions about how this technology will shape employees’ day-to-day work or even the work itself. Is AI content from GPT tools detectable? What is AI, and why should I care?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

o is Transparency - and the best example of that is what the Indianapolis Art Museum has done with its pubic metrics on its web site. An excellent question posed by Beth Dunn of Small Dots. The content is focused on the professional area of expertise. More at TechCrunch and Technology in the Arts Blog. Another theme of web2.o

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