Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

Your experience and advice on how to counteract the negativity and trolls on social media. History of #ReclaimSocial. That’s how the #ReclaimSocial podcast came to life. On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. ReclaimSocial started as a campaign two years ago.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

Former IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty led one of the most high-stakes corporate transformations in business history. The story of how she discovered this touchstone and uses it throughout her life and work, and her advice on how others can, too, is told in her new book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World. “I

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JANUARY 13, 2023

A Life-Changing Relationship I made a point to find mentors — other Black reporters and anchors I still call on for advice today. It’s funny to think, my life could have taken a different turn had I believed that person. Meeting my mentee (we call them ‘Littles’) changed my life. Sharmel made such an impact on my life.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Went on to do what put them in the history books. Key life events have been put on hold, delayed, or outright cancelled. Now they have even more challenges ahead of them in figuring out their life paths. For the more mature this book offers a snapshot of history in the making.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

Your experience and advice on how to counteract the negativity and trolls on social media. History of #ReclaimSocial. That’s how the #ReclaimSocial podcast came to life. On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. ReclaimSocial started as a campaign two years ago.

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Candid

APRIL 19, 2022

Looking back, I vividly remember how it felt when life was put on pause and in-person activity was not an option. We started out with the premise that if we could find the people who care about the kind of work we do, and have a history of funding it, we could make a compelling case to give. . Lessons learned .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

The increase in violence and hatred has not only been observed in countries with a history of exclusionary laws but also in France and Germany which saw a 39% increase in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes in 2021. In April, a leading trans activist was notified by the authorities of a threat to their life. Advice for Teachers and Educators.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Bo Eason Today, Eason shares the following great advice: Question: How can a person stay focused and not let distractions take her/him off course? Eason : When you hear people say, “We live in the most distracted time in human history,” what’s your first reaction? Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 14, 2011

As of May 2, I will be the executive director of the Museum of Art & History at McPherson Center in Santa Cruz, CA (here's the press release ). Because of the increased workload I expect in the months to come, as well as the likely possibility that we will start a Museum of Art & History blog, I'm lowering my Museum 2.0

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

You can use their decision-making skills as guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Some of my favorite decision-making lessons from history and from the book include these: Own your decisions. And then test their advice against your judgement. Be responsible for them and for their implications.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

You can use their guidance at work, in your leadership role, and in your daily life. Some of my favorite decision-making lessons from history and from the book include these: Own your decisions. And then test their advice against your judgement. Each chapter offers practical thinking on how these men and women made decisions.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

From making purchasing decisions to charitable giving, they are more likely to respond to advice and requests from within their network than to outside advertising. While they might not identify as activists, they do feel personally responsible for making life better for themselves, their peers, and marginalized groups.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Bo Eason Eason shares the following great advice: Question: How can a person stay focused and not let distractions take her/him off course? Eason : When you hear people say, “We live in the most distracted time in human history,” what’s your first reaction? Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Based on the robust donor data in your system, you can segment your donors into groups based on their support history, their demographics, and their support preferences. Let’s dive in!

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 30, 2022

Utilize storytelling in your communications You have probably heard this advice before but it’s not always clear exactly how you actually achieve it. Based on the robust donor data in your system, you can segment your donors into groups based on their support history, their demographics, and their support preferences. Let’s dive in!

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

Carolyn’s Nonprofit Blog was inspired by the many people who have reached out to Carolyn since it was launched in 2011 to ask for advice about becoming a grant writer and nonprofit fundraiser. CA: Those who have asked are of all ages, backgrounds, and life experiences. Many readers asked How do you become a grant writer?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This advice from Rick Shadyac, President of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, speaks not only to how Shadyac has led the organization through the pandemic, but also to how ALSAC has evolved over its 60 year history to meet the moment and expand its footprint.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

This week is about using the Internet to make life better, and its not too late to get involved! You might find a local opportunity, or you could also find a way to help across the miles by simply helping out with a tutorial or offering advice. Learn more about Mozilla Service Week and get involved! What is Mozilla Service Week?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 7, 2021

Bo Eason Recently, Eason shares the following great advice: Question: How can a person stay focused and not let distractions take her/him off course? Eason : When you hear people say, “We live in the most distracted time in human history,” what’s your first reaction? Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

It really came to life when we started to build in the authenticity and storytelling we could offer from our own skills. UNICEF has a history of innovation. What are your 2-3 tips or advice for ngos about using pinterest? Pinboards appear to have a longer life-span than a facebook or twitter post.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Even the vaccine’s growing availability, social distancing, mask regulations, remote work, and other safety measures remain facts of life. Give your fundraising plan new life by incorporating innovative new ideas and strategies. This allows you to reference supporters’ specific involvement history in your correspondence.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2015

” Nancy Schwartz has an fantastic blog post offering expert advice on how nonprofits should communicate during a crisis, using the situation in Baltimore and the Nepal Earthquake as hooks to offer some recommendations. My directive is to “make history” – so no problem? 49-51 (What Does Success Look Like?).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2016

This is the advice from the authors of the new book, Connect: How Companies Succeed By Engaging Radically With Society. John Browne Question: What does history tell us about the mistakes that companies make? John Browne : When it comes to the history of corporate misbehavior, today’s scandals are merely tired reruns of ancient errors.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

Providing a donation with the date, amount, organization name, and tax identification number clearly identifiable, you make the donor’s life easier. Dogs with a history of heartworms have a very hard time getting chosen for adoption, and treatment for heartworms is difficult and uncomfortable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

They probably reference past experiences you’ve had together, or they’ll talk to you as though they had a history with you. Use a donor’s preferred name or title, thank them for their specific gifts, and reference their history with your organization. But they can feel similar! Use personalization tokens in your messages.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 25, 2012

She always delivers good advice with a healthy dose of humor. When I signed up for her mailing list in the fall of 2010, I received a PDF of the first chapter of her book-in-progress with the working title, The Team: How to Live an Abundant Life by Healing Yourself and the World. The first half of my life, I felt the first way.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

But you can host a tax tips event featuring local financial experts to provide valuable tax advice to your donors. To celebrate all the new life brought into the world, host a petting zoo for families and animal lovers to enjoy. Tax tips event Taxes are stressful! Star Wars themed party May the force (forth) be with you!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

stream, reading a chat history, answering ims, and taking notes! MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. We got advice not to do that. What's your advice?" " Linden: Second Life is a world being built by the people in it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

A Brief History of Hash Tags Chris Messina ( @chrismessina) is credited with starting hashtags and has written about how to make them most useful. Tagging communities or unbounded networks that might come to life around a tag are not new. They're like tags on Flickr, only added inline to your post.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

Opening Advice: First do no harm. I have a history of doing stuff willy-nilly and it always backfires. Boost in life-time value? One final piece of advice: Use a lifeline. For those of you looking to inject some mid-level love into your program, here’s a five-week DIY mid-level bootcamp. Now drop and give us 20.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

For more advice, we recommend exploring our dedicated article. Let’s see how social media can support your silent auction with a real-life example. Art & History Museums Maitland is planning a virtual 3-day online art auction for summer 2021. Set auction item starting bids at around 25-30% of the fair market value.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2014

Auctions, casino nights, galas, golf tournaments, fish fries, 5ks, raffles, and walks—whatever type of event your organization uses to raise funds—require a lot of planning, coordination, attention to detail, and time to bring to life. Fall 2013 was the last time your organization’s event will go down in ho-hum history.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Review your donor files to evaluate the giving histories of your donors and identify your most loyal, faithful donors. The message should have the same personal feel of a holiday letter you’d send to your friends and family members, updating them on your life. Ask what advice they have for you. Wrapping up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2008

Recently we set up an office in Second Life, on the Nonprofit Commons Plush island, and we just purchased our own island in Second Life. What advice would you give to social media mavens who want to work with or help a nonprofit? And the rest, as they say, is history. Attend their events. Thanks for asking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Five museums that consistently provide interesting, varied content are Renton History Museum ( @rentonhistory ), the Exploratorium ( @Exploratorium ), The Women's Museum ( @The WomensMuseum ), Life and Science ( @lifeandscience ) and the San Francisco Zoo ( @sfzoo ). What is the best of the best how-to advice out for using Twitter?

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Pamela Grow

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Will you give now to deliver life-saving aid to puppies in need? Identify your audience’s preferences through the following research strategies: Investigate your audience’s interests and giving histories. Consider donating to support our mission. Stray dogs in your community need help right now.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2006

Robert Newman: On the History of Oil (Robert if you are listening - I want to adopt ten babies to help run our idyllic post apocalyptic farmstead. What advice would you offer to nonprofits who want to use tagging? What is your favorite viral video find? A girl can dream can't she?) Tell me about your experience with tagging.

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