Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

We also discussed use cases, benefits, limitations, adoptions, and lots of practical tips. These examples of micro productivity examples can applied easily to working. Another example includes using AI to optimize volunteer engagement by aligning opportunities with individual skills and interests.

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.orgSource

MARCH 20, 2023

Unfortunately, despite the hefty price tag, the mechanics are meaningless without the philosophy, strategy, and culture that maximizes those tools. Digital transformation involves adopting a vision that continues to expand along with business and market possibilities. It’s a journey that begins with leadership and strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2013

Nonprofits that have the capacity to be early adopters have learned that early adoption in and of itself is a wise social media strategy. For example, the National Wildlife Federation was an early adopter of Google+ and now they have more followers on Google+ than on Facebook and Twitter combined.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In this article, we’ll give you five tips to upgrade your social media strategy using data. Prospect research is useful when developing your social media strategy because you can use the data you collect to tailor your campaigns to current and potential supporters. Let’s get started! Conduct prospect research. Append missing data.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy encompasses more than just earning donations from supporters. Whether you’re looking to take an improved approach to your existing strategy or design a new plan from scratch, this guide will steer you through the process of building a fundraising strategy. With that, let’s get started.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2022

So what is a CRM strategy? A CRM strategy includes a combination of clearly defined strategies connected to specific goals that are delivered by the most effective tools available. The initial process of defining the organizational strategies and goals that the CRM will help deliver is essential.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

However, if those challenges eventually arise, a solid risk management strategy can help your nonprofit recover more quickly. Here are some examples of popular nonprofit internal controls: Requiring two signatures on checks over a certain amount. Adopting a conflict of interest policy.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. . I’ve long advocated for adding “wows ” to your donor relationship-building strategy, so this finding particularly struck me. And that’s really the whole point of placing a premium on donor retention strategies.

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sgEngage

APRIL 20, 2021

These programs are widely adopted across the nonprofit sector as part of organizations’ regular fundraising efforts, because they provide a consistent, predictable source of income while also helping donors feel like they’re making a positive impact. Take a look at the example below to see how you can easily incorporate the option!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2022

For example, the Nature Conservancy uses a maroon top bar to send visitors prompted by TV ads to their monthly giving donation page. Participants will learn how to create and maintain a content strategy, current best practices for the top-performing social media sites, and how to be an early adopter of emerging social media trends.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Some examples include: Data specific – What data empowers you? An example is how many new members did we acquire last month? This will drive adoption of being a data-driven organization. Culture shift – getting company-wide adoption of anything new can be challenging. What limits you? What data do you wish you had?

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Most groups have invested in improved systems and platforms, and some have adjusted their strategy to maximize the new equipment. These are telltale signs: Your strategy has changed. You can take baby steps and evaluate which strategies are successful and which are not. We all understand that technology has changed business.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

As the home of organizations that draw on decades of history, it’s not surprising that we love the security of time-honored strategies. We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. Be the disruption.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Especially in associations, analytics can provide invaluable insights, guiding strategies and shaping outcomes. Below are five convincing points you can present when making your case, each paired with relatable examples to drive the point home. The apprehension to adopt a new system or modify a current one is real.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 1, 2023

IBM, makers of the chatbot Watson, describes the strategy like this: “Conversational marketing is a form of interactive marketing that engages consumers in dialogue-driven, personalized experiences at a one-to-one level, enabling brands to listen and gain unique customer insights while also providing value to the user.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors. Source: GiveDirectly Facebook Page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

” For example, @WomenforWomen : It’s also recommended that your nonprofit sign up for Twitter Blue for $2.99 (USD) a month. For example, if you send a tweet on Monday morning at 8 am, retweet that same tweet the next day at 1pm. Using more than two hashtags is not a good growth or engagement strategy on Twitter.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Be a Skeptic Resilience asks you to identify possibilities, but it also requires adopting flexible approaches to strategy and viewing your future projections with a dose of skepticism. The goal is to develop short, mid, and long-range strategies with flexibility baked into the design. Here’s an example from my experience.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 27, 2021

There are two pre-conditions you must have in place to put blended asks into practice: Strategic planning and budgeting: Know how much money you need to raise during the course of the year, and for what purposes, so you can develop the strategies most likely to accomplish these ends. Don’t Ask Major Donors For Gifts Without A Strategy.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 26, 2022

Before your association begins adopting new software to meet member needs, you’ll want to start with re-envisioning your member engagement strategy. To reexamine your member engagement strategy , you’ll want to reconsider your overall purpose for scoring. How do you begin this crucial process? Keep reading for six helpful tips.

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Candid

APRIL 1, 2024

Here are three reasons why your organization should consider adopting an AI policy. For example, to protect confidentiality and prevent misinformation, our policy prohibits the use of sensitive information for inputs and requires reviews of outputs for accuracy prior to use.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2022

To meet rapidly changing donor expectations, we need to adopt a digital-first mindset to keep our organizations relevant and grow our missions. For example, we track what individual prospects view on our website, giving us a sense of their interests and priorities. Myth 2: Meetings are the Only Way to Build Meaningful Relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2024

They can now analyze lots of data, understand donor behavior, and tailor their strategies. Data Analysis for Insightful Strategies Data analysis is at the heart of artificial intelligence in fundraising. They can then tailor their fundraising strategies accordingly. Maximize impact by using advanced strategies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

So, I asked by Madeleine Hammond, who wrote a guest post about 7 Nonprofit Videos on Vine and Instagram , to take a look at a few stellar nonprofit examples. 5 Examples of Non-Profits Using Cats… And a Dog guest post by Madeleine Hammond. Here’s just 4 of the best examples who have done just that….

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.orgSource

MAY 29, 2023

Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Keep the language positive, clear, and authentic Below are two examples: American Medical Association Diversity, equity, and inclusion at the AMA The AMA respects, welcomes, and celebrates all people and their diverse backgrounds. Adopt a pay equity policy. Lack of resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Many early adopters in the nonprofit community were already working hard (despite announcements from Google that they would police use and roll-out an organization-specific profile option) to start building a space for their organization’s profile on the new social network since it originally launched. The Price of Early Adoption.

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sgEngage

JUNE 28, 2023

Through this framing, the young people who participate in their grantmaking have started adopting language that has traditionally been reserved for a different community. “We The post Amplifying Female Voices: Strategies for Equitable and Inclusive Grantmaking first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Behavioral science provides insights into the cognitive biases and nuances of human behavior, which can be leveraged for your communications strategy to learn more about the experiences and contexts that influence audience behavior. . This will help with audience members becoming early adopters and increase the bandwagon effect.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2023

For example, an offering that already exists in one area can be brand new when it is offered in other areas. “In Some recent nondisruptive examples include: 23andMe : DTC genetic testing helps understand ancestry and disease without displacing geneticists or hospitals. $1B+ It’s applicable to any geographic area of the world.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 15, 2024

If your small business doesn’t have a clear marketing strategy, you could be missing out on the opportunity to cultivate a strong digital presence and promote meaningful engagement. Use these strategies to identify your ideal customer and ensure your digital marketing materials appeal to them: Send out surveys.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

Nonprofit Examples and Getting Started or Rebooting A Strategic Approach. If your nonprofit wants to get started or set up a presence it is “meh,” the first step is to check out what other nonprofits in your space are doing on Instagram and other inspiring examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Unfortunately, if you work in digital strategy and social media, monitoring social is a daily task and as a result a bad mood has become an occupational hazard. It was the example of the American Red Cross’s beer tweet where the social media staff posted a tweet about getting a six pack of beer to the organization’s account.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media changes so frequently that unless your NGO has a full-time social media manager who has the time to consistently research and adopt emerging trends, odds are your NGO is using social media in ways that are no longer effective. For example: Success stories , Campaign updates , Photo essays , Useful tips and advice.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Not only must you oversee the adoption and implementation of new technology, but the process involves managing communication and collaboration with multiple stakeholders. For a successful AMS search, implementation, and launch , you r association will need to manage the expectations of your shareholders.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While the look and feel of a new website is often top of mind and absolutely essential in making a resounding impression, there are also a number of non-design-related strategies that you need to take into account. For example, images and content displayed on the homepage will change based on past clicking and scrolling behavior.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy. Finally, prioritize your LinkedIn Page in your overall social media strategy and commit to posting regularly. For example: 1.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

If you've been keeping up with this blog series about applications of our annual Nonprofit Tech Staffing & Investments research, you've noticed that we refer to "Tech Adoption" when gauging the impact of staffing levels or investments on an organization. In this article, we're taking a closer look at what we mean by "Tech Adoption".

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