Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

In this example of using grassroots organizing to influence grass tops debates, how do we measure it? The messages or story is created, shared via intermediaries or influencers: This can be legislators, journalists, or other influencers. Or, failing that, to come up with an alternative to G+.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

Sometimes, we have no alternative but to delete a comment. Although in my mind, I’m always thinking “if you don’t like us, why would you continue to be a fan of ours?” To determine a response, I generally look at 3 things: Tone. How many followers, friends, subscribers do they have? If it's a blog, what's their technorati ranking?

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Givinga

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Workplace giving also has a strong influence on business success , including sales, employee engagement and retention, and brand awareness. For example, two-thirds of consumers will pay more for sustainable brands and products and those committed to making an influence 1 and employee turnover halves when employees engage in CR initiatives.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

Influencer marketing is the latest craze in marketing, for good reason. The best marketing campaigns aim to influence culture. To do this, though, it's necessary to relinquish control over every last detail and be willing to compromise where there are viable alternatives. Partner with your community.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Diane Ragsdale responds with some thoughts on how funders could influence these issues, whether they should, and how organizations might respond. A rare blog post that combines personal narrative with statistical charts. My sister attended, and I kicked myself about 87 times for not knowing about it or getting out there.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 19, 2016

Taking the 501(h) election is an alternative to filling out the section of Form 990 that requires organizations to disclose the “total expenses paid or incurred” as a result of lobbying. Any communications with a government official or employee that isn’t for the purpose of influencing legislation.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 26, 2015

However, it’s not just our daily lives that are being influenced by mobile. Mobile devices are now influencing our sector in a major way. It’s easier than ever for donors to give instantly when a nonprofit’s mission is top of mind. But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. These days, who isn’t?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

It’s not rocket science but it does require an analytical mind, disciplined in the rigor of data analysis, capable of explaining what it all means and making recommendations on opportunities, risks and alternative options. Are they probable proponents and is their sphere of influence in our organization large or small?

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 29, 2010

When a participatory activity is designed without a goal in mind, you end up with a bunch of undervalued stuff and nowhere to put it. The result is a beautiful animated video that composites together alternative frames created by participants all over the world.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

Good writing, and I mean good writing, should be a top priority at your nonprofit because good writing is a tool of tremendous power, influence, and leverage. Each of these communication vehicles influences its readers in some way. It’s all very humbling. Why is good writing important? Case Study: The lost art of writing.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 6, 2008

From the first issue of the Lab's Notebook : The Lab was conceived in 2003 when a few high-minded young developers of a new, 104-acre urban development called Belmar approached the Denver Art Museum and asked if, maybe, they could borrow some of those nice paintings the museum wasn't using. It's a hip, energetic place. It’s more honest.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 8, 2010

Never mind your work experience, what do you really want to be doing that the library can help you accomplish? Tags: guestpost Unusual Projects and Influences. We start each official meeting with introductions. Some of the new volunteers are high school students, others are college professors.

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Achieve

JULY 23, 2020

Because many individuals are finding themselves with more time on their hands than usual, these alternatives are a perfect solution! Then, start an online petition, a click-to-call campaign, or other mass messaging advocacy initiatives to influence that legislation decision to be made in your favor. Our favorites include: .

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 9, 2005

The target audience is the people who can influence your campaign target. It will be redesigned as a green building and have offices for like-minded nonprofits such as Global Exchange and Mother Jones , affordable housing, event space, a Green-mart showroom, retail space and a digital broadcasting studio. Target your audience(s).

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Businesses can have a huge influence in battling climate change, and it’s time to act, as we only have 11 more years until climate collapse becomes unavoidable, according to the UN. Think: alternatives for single use products, products with reduced impact and emissions, or products free from plastic and excess packaging.

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DNL OmniMedia

OCTOBER 5, 2020

An in-app feedback channel will help prevent negative user reviews because it gives users an easy alternative to leaving low star ratings out of frustration. Consider these tactics: Identify nonprofit influencers who may be interested in your app. Keep in mind, app analytics are not a siloed resource. Ask for help.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Businesses can have a huge influence in battling climate change, and it’s time to act, as we only have 11 more years until climate collapse becomes unavoidable, according to the UN. Think: alternatives for single use products, products with reduced impact and emissions, or products free from plastic and excess packaging.

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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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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 24, 2007

Climate change is on people's minds. PR: I got interested in issues of hunger and poverty when I was in college, and was particularly interested in rural poverty in the developing world, and started studying ways to approach that, alternative ways to approach that. So, we're mindful of that. Are we being used?

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2022

To increase your online donation form’s accessibility, design it with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in mind. Include alternative text for images and captions for videos. Some of these options may even influence donors to give more. Color contrast is the difference in brightness between the background and text.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

The key thing that is different with setting a social media objective is that it is not about reaching a mass audience and blasting your message out, it is more about reaching the influencers, developing relationships, having a conversation, and getting insights. Keep in mind these are rough estimates.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Our ideas float freely in our minds and the challenge comes when we have to organize those thoughts into ideas that others can comprehend. When there are no rules, our minds are free to wander to thoughts of the future, or perhaps dwell on a particular issue of the past. Share Content With Industry Influencers.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2019

However, you should still keep the following tips in mind: Keep layouts vertical. Strong, consistent branding gives supporters a stronger image of your organization in their minds, making you more memorable and recognizable. . They may also be influenced to give more if they think others are giving more than them. No worries!

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

Here are a few of the basic facts to keep in mind when you think about this question: (1) Fundraising online, even according to its most outspoken boosters, accounted for little more than 2 percent of total funds raised by U.S. nonprofits in 2008. 6) Social networking is fun – no doubt about it.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 28, 2021

However, before you can design your website with your audience in mind, you need to know who your audience is. While uses for these visual elements are likely the first thing to come to mind when you consider your brand identity, don’t neglect the power of strategically presenting your organization’s values.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

Like that seems like the ideal alternative. So I’m able to connect with somebody that I knew years ago and stay up to date with them because I’m able to connect with them via different online platforms. Is that kind of what you’ve seen since COVID hit last year?

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Blue Avocado

JANUARY 2, 2024

This is because race-neutral alternatives, including class/income, have not proven to be as efficacious in addressing disparities. Foundations are important societal gatekeepers with influence. will invariably widen that gap, not narrow it. It will delay the day that every American has an equal opportunity to thrive regardless of race.”

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 8, 2021

An automated email welcome series is a great way to introduce new supporters to your organization and stay top-of-mind. While a Tweet storm might intend to catch the attention of public officials, especially people in government or other positions of leadership, it could very well be used alternatively as a public information campaign.

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