Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2007

I was curious about my colleagues, who work for nonprofits and are parents, what do they do to encourage their children's spirit of giving at a young age? Hans shared a story about how his wife donated her hair to Locks of Love which sparked a conversation with their 4 year old about children who are in need. s World Food Programme.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

With those factors in mind, we’ve put together a list of 52 nonprofit event ideas to help serve as a “vision board” for your organization’s next event. While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out. Use that to your advantage!

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Last week, as part of my museum's year-long Loyalty Lab project , we hosted a workshop for Bay Area museum professionals with special guests Ian Kizu-Blair and Sam Lavigne of the game design firm Situate. If we can offer understandable alternative goals that they haven't considered, we might be able to powerfully reframe the experience.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 8, 2011

The staff member I worked with had in mind a particular feeling she wanted people to go away having--that kind of sense of community that comes when you've worked together to achieve something. For example, on Monday afternoon Inspectors were asked to make more interesting alternatives to all the signs and rules in the building.

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Interview Museum Badge Game 37

Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Newspaper columnists and talk show hosts called for interviews after reading our poignant op-ed pieces. Editing can be a mind-numbing task and there were times I threw up my hands and said, “Why am I spending so much time on this?!”. Donors commented on our thought­ful appeal letters and inspiring support material.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

And no matter how awesome you think your nonprofit’s mission is, if your cause isn’t one they like, you’re not going to change their mind. Do they have children? Ask your most passionate supporters to host gatherings in their homes. If they are families with children, seek out events with activities for kids.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Although plastic is the most damaging form of waste, as it doesn’t biodegrade, unfortunately ‘compostable’ alternatives like cornstarch-based plastic packaging or paper aren’t much better. Even reusable products like washing up cloths should be swapped for biodegradable, non-plastic alternatives. Try a green energy supplier.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Everyone has heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation —the romantic nature of granting sick children their wishes can touch even the coldest of hearts. You’ll find plenty of pictures of children whose dreams have come true thanks to this nonprofit. Leadership has one idea in mind when they invest in marketing: make money. AdEspresso.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Although plastic is the most damaging form of waste, as it doesn’t biodegrade, unfortunately ‘compostable’ alternatives like cornstarch-based plastic packaging or paper aren’t much better. Even reusable products like washing up cloths should be swapped for biodegradable, non-plastic alternatives. Try a green energy supplier.

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Impact Change Green Alternative 52

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 29, 2006

This last fall we produce a CD called Eye of the Storm which has been an amazing project, just the creativity and the generosity of the artists who participated on this CD still blows my mind. It's an amazing act of love really in response to the hurricane and the racial neglect that occurred down on the Gulf. That's just the reality.

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