Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2018

The benefits of taking control of your digital life in and outside the office are immense: greater presence and mindful attention, enhanced productivity and creativity, better relationships, improved sleep and less risk of anxiety. Here’s more advice about disrupting non-productive use of your mobile phone and avoid addiction.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Does any of this sound familiar? REMINDER: It’s good practice to purge your list annually to remove folks who haven’t interacted with you in some time. Practical advice: How often to message people? But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. In a recent interview, John Hadyon reinforced this timeless piece of Facebook engagement advice.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 18, 2021

Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on ways to stay in touch with potential donors who have major donor potential. . Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have advice on ways to stay in touch with a possible donor who has indicated an interest in making a major gift? Try to really stay in listening mode.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There was a surge in these perspectives and practices during COVID-19 when grantmakers understood even more strongly how nonprofits step up to support the community. There are three core elements that immediately come to mind when I think of trust: empathy, power, and vulnerability.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 27, 2021

And when you fundraise with the future in mind, you spend your time differently. Think about the personal finance advice professionals dole out. Your nonprofit should take that advice, too. If even a few months of cash reserves sounds insurmountable, take a breath. They are playing the long game. It’s a long-term goal.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Best for: the nonprofit communicator looking to try new ideas and spend a few days collaborating like-minded, awesome peers. Why we like it: this year's new pre-conference communicators workshop with Kivi Leroux Miller from Nonprofit Marketing Guide is sure to be packed with prime advice and recommendations. Cause Camp. Do Good Data.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

Keep reading to find out what advice she has for you. Additionally, I enter every conversation with my mind focused on learning about their sponsorship program and goals so that I can position my event as a solution for helping them meet their goals. In this post, we speak with Mariah Monique, a sponsorship strategy coach and educator.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

Meet my colleague, Meico Marquette Whitlock, who is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie. I had an opportunity to interview Meico about being a Mindful Techie. You have now moved into the area of “Mindfulness and Technology,” what inspired the move from nonprofit techie into mindfulness?

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 17, 2019

What comes to mind when you hear Diagnostic Survey? It’s possible you may have already stopped reading this blog because they sound like WAY too much to do and you do not really understand the benefits. Words of advice? How about Certification Rubric? She showed me her spreadsheet and asked me to confirm her data.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The Accidental : Hobbyist mentality, obsessive tinkerer, passionate beyond practicality. The Outsider : Brings a “beginner’s mind” to reimagine and reinvent an industry or product category. The Outsider is a classic Silicon Valley archetype who brings a “beginner’s mind” to a new market or industry.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 29, 2015

Every month, our chapter leaders bring together the local nonprofit community for live events that share best practices and case studies of how technology can be used for social good. These events are planned by volunteer hosts who are dedicated to creating #nptech communities of practice where we can learn from each other.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

By combining industry best practices such as peer-to-peer fundraising with innovative technologies like Venmo and text-to-donate, Givebutter has become the world’s #1 rated online fundraising platform, according to Capterra, GetApp, G2, and Software Advice FrontRunners. Platform Fee : Free Transaction Fee : 2.9% + $.30

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2021

The Accidental : Hobbyist mentality, obsessive tinkerer, passionate beyond practicality. The Outsider : Brings a “beginner’s mind” to reimagine and reinvent an industry or product category. The Outsider is a classic Silicon Valley archetype who brings a “beginner’s mind” to a new market or industry.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The Accidental : Hobbyist mentality, obsessive tinkerer, passionate beyond practicality. The Outsider : Brings a “beginner’s mind” to reimagine and reinvent an industry or product category. The Outsider is a classic Silicon Valley archetype who brings a “beginner’s mind” to a new market or industry.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

It’s more like an art form, one that you can learn with practice and by understanding the real purpose of a donation receipt. In the donor’s mind, they can’t close the loop on the gift until they receive a receipt. Try reading your letter aloud and see if it sounds like you are chatting with your donor. Who is the email from?

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Qgiv

JANUARY 13, 2022

Keep in mind that some roles may not be a good fit for everyone so developing a list of character traits and qualities might be helpful. Another important thing to keep in mind while recruiting is diversity on all levels. Let me say that a little louder…find the RIGHT volunteer for the RIGHT role! up for success.

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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? That sounds outrageous, right? Everything I did was with that NFL dream in mind. It’s not about talent, it’s about putting in the practice. For them, practice is the big game.

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BoardAssist

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

In this week’s guest post, Rachel offers us all some great advice on how to nail the ask. Take heart fellow fundraiser, practice makes perfect. The best way to practice an ask is to videotape yourself performing a mock ask. Practice truly makes perfect. While you are practicing, try these 10 tips: 1.Smile

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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Watch this video to hear Woodrow Rosenbaum, Giving Tuesday’s Chief Data Officer, share advice for setting your goals for this year. [On We’ll share the best places to find your assets and the best practices for your press releases, donation pages, website, and more. 10 Best Practices For Your Giving Tuesday Website.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 31, 2016

Question : What advice would you give to a Millennial who has just been promoted into management? My advice is to accept the inevitability of both. They are open-minded. They are more open minded and willing to change.” I would attend meetings and practice engaging older professionals in conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2015

If a a body at rest or sitting stays at rest, so does the mind. A body in motion or standing stays in motion and so does the mind. While this may sound a little prescriptive, it is based on health research and simple to put into practice. She came back and announced that she did as a walking meeting!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

There is lots of advice out there about how to design and facilitate meetings. Here’s how to do it: Practice Mindfulness Meetings : Be fully present at every meeting, focused on the conversation at hand. This listening skill will help improve your skills as a meeting leader, so you should have extra incentive to practice.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

Expert Advice to Prevent Burnout at Your Nonprofit. You could say, “That project sounds great, but my calendar is full and I don’t have the ability to commit to that right now.” Q: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO NONPROFITS TO PREVENT BURNOUT FROM SPREADING? Be mindful not to put the concept of overworking on a pedestal.

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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? That sounds outrageous, right? Everything I did was with that NFL dream in mind. It’s not about talent, it’s about putting in the practice. But it’s true. to run drills.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2010

Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Soren is the author of the book, " Wisdom 2.0 " and writes about mindfulness and technology use for Huffington Post and on Mashable. Soren Gordhamer, Wisdom 2.0 Think about how you can make a difference.

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CauseVox

JUNE 22, 2021

Why you should attend: You’ll get hands-on advice about how to get the grant and how to use it most effectively for big results. Plus you’ll see some real life examples that help you see it in practice. Why you should attend: We assume we know what makes our supporters give online, but we’re not mind-readers.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A stellar toolkit: to help out their fundraisers, they put together a resource that answered common questions, provided basic fundraising advice, and laid out scripts for fundraisers to use. Beyond personalizing the event type for their audience, MDLT also used some best practices in the way they ran their peer-to-peer fundraiser.

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Qgiv

JULY 29, 2021

Whether supporters are donating through text or accessing your online donation page on their smartphones, it’s imperative that your organization has the tools, resources, and best practices to conduct a successful mobile fundraising campaign. 5 Mobile Fundraising Best Practices. Check out our recommended best practices.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sounds like you? The observations, practical tips, and recommendations are divided into three areas: Strengthen Your Internal Partnerships. If your CSR programs are not integrated across lines of business and support departments, keep in mind this is a journey. HR can also provide advice on conducting employee surveys.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 9, 2022

Here are some best practices to incorporate when identifying major donors: 1. Keep in mind that someone who has not expressed any interest, despite excess financial capacity, may not be worth your valuable time. When you send these regular communications, be sure they sound familiar. Ask what advice they have for you.

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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? That sounds outrageous, right? Everything I did was with that NFL dream in mind. It’s not about talent, it’s about putting in the practice. But it’s true. to run drills.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

With that in mind, we asked you for your advice for monitoring online feedback as part of this month's Net2 Think Tank: Topic: What are your best practices for effectively monitoring online feedback about your organization, cause, or enterprise. inspire practical change from within? If it Sounds Too Good to be True.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Does that sound good? So I want you to keep that in mind that it’s not too late. If that sounds like you, put “me” in the chat. So I want you to tell me which one of these sounds most like you, related to getting 10k gifts. Number 1, if this sounds like you, put a 1 in the chat. I want to hear it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2024

It doesn’t mean you have to individually know each and every person in your donor database—that isn’t practical. How to Get Started That all sounds nice, but what specific steps can you take to use technology to make your messages feel more personal? But what does that mean? Here’s what it doesn’t mean.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2017

Instead of shooting in the dark, follow these practices to ensure a successful search: Bring on an executive search firm. With your organization’s strategies, values, and goals in mind, your consultant can determine the best marketing methods and posting sites for your listing. Sound difficult? Craft a stellar job description.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2008

You'll find a version of it in her book Creating a Life Worth Living: A practical course in career design for artists, innovators, and others aspiring to a creative life. Now read through your entire idea list, circle 2-3 ideas that sound exciting to you. writing, research, counseling, baking.). Just let them brainstorm away.

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