Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Social anxiety for some because we are opening up our homes, our personal spaces, in professional contexts (although this can be mitigated with the use of background images or being off camera) ( Axios ). Simulate the Office Water Cooler or Open Door Policy. see the photo at the top). These can be useful for 1:1 check-ins. .

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

And for Oatly, that is on purpose; I am exactly the customer they have in mind. You see, I am a female in my late 20’s-early 30’s, living in an urban area, vegetarian, eco-conscious, middle class, and have been actively seeking plant based alternatives to milk that taste good and are kinder to animals and the planet.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 30, 2021

For donors who occasionally offer a contribution, the transformational approach can lead to a commitment to regular donations that could grow overtime and the possibility the nonprofit’s message will be shared with other like-minded friends and family. Fundraising online also gave donor engagement a boost. Getting back to a new normal.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Always be mindful of the burden you’re placing on applicants. Alternatively, you could forsake a participant application process in favor of shifting power immediately. Creating an environment that allows them to deliberate with an open mind and heart. Encouraging them to apply selection criteria and values.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Diagnosed with learning disabilities early in life, he was forced to figure out alternate ways to be focused and productive. As Beth described it earlier, “it is actually a methodology best described as a mindfulness practice disguised as a productivity system.”. BuJo was designed by Ryder Carroll, a digital product designer.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

When your members open up an email or log into your portal, you want them to feel that the content they see has been designed and served with them in mind. Alternatively, you could use content personalization to better support your events and education services.

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Media Cause

JUNE 30, 2022

Now picture the alternative. After opening ads manager, you click through campaigns and ad sets with ease. Here are a few things to keep in mind: It’s important to fill in every cell. Keep this document open in a window or tab while you work in ads manager platforms. This saves you and your team time and confusion.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

A new nonprofit begins as a figment, something fully realized only in the founder’s mind. It can also mean a certain rigidity in how things unfold alongside a tendency to insist that things be done as you envision them, even when there are alternate routes that may play to the strengths of staff more successfully.

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CauseVox

APRIL 12, 2022

Leaving it open-ended gives room for people to say “no” or to ignore it. Having a number in mind provides a reference point for the donor in terms of a decision rather than having them think through how much to donate. Obviously, the dollar amount asked will depend on who the person is.

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 21, 2023

While consulting services may seem expensive in a void, keep in mind that they are comparably cheaper than hiring a new team member to handle your project internally. Be conscious that you may need to adjust your expectations as your project continues and work with your consultant to create alternative plans if you experience a setback.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

Perfecting your fundraising script opening line. If your goal is to get a visit from or meet with a prospective donor, keep in mind that you might have to talk with them multiple times to convince them to meet with you! Let’s face it: Listening to “exciting updates” sounds about as enticing as watching paint dry.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2022

Alternatively, arrange pickup times and locations where participants can safely retrieve their wine and cheese before the event. When hosting an in-person auction isn’t an option, a virtual silent auction is a perfect alternative to raise money for your organization. Virtual open mic night. Virtual silent auction.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. They seek to fund organizations working for fundamental social change and demonstrating practical alternatives to social justice for LGBTQ+ youth. Note : There are currently no open calls for applications.

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DNL OmniMedia

JULY 14, 2021

Keeping this in mind, you’ll need to optimize your nonprofit’s tech. Keep in mind that not all donors will be viewing the form on a computer. Be mindful of things like having alternative text in form fields for mobile users (which will usually be shorter), and making form fields tab friendly for computer users.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Work with like-minded people : Many nonprofit professionals really enjoy working with people like them who care about the issue that the nonprofit is focused on. Many organizations are open to hiring people without nonprofit work experience. More responsibility: Funding and resources in some organizations may be tight.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

There are also CAPTCHA alternatives to consider, such as Mollom , Akismet , and Defensio. Provide text alternatives: Whether using the ALT attribute on an image , furnishing a full transcript of an audio podcast , or embedding captions in a video , every media file must have a corresponding text version available.

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Neon CRM

MAY 12, 2023

While it’s tempting to let your memberships auto-renew without saying a word, that leaves the door open for members to cancel their membership without saying a word. Start With Your Salutation What’s the very first thing someone sees when they open their membership renewal invoice? Now, let’s get writing!

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . Keep inclusivity in mind when designing your site. High contrast, alternative text, and closed captions ensure that there are no barriers for people with disabilities. . Email open rates, click-through rates, and conversions. Donation tools.

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AccelEvents

JULY 1, 2020

Virtual career fairs do not face these same limitations and can open recruiters to a wider, and potentially deeper, global talent pool. The virtual environment offers innovative and dynamic alternatives compared to traditional hiring events. In many cases, the attendees will be from the geographical area around the venue.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Teams also has video conferencing, as an alternative to Zoom , as well as file storage. If you use a Google Doc, don’t keep the tab open on your computer. During the work day, focus solely on your plan for that day, the plan you created with success in mind. This list can feel overwhelming. Check out bullet journaling.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

When the lockdown happened, we found ourselves momentarily in the air, waiting for our parachutes to open. My husband and I would alternate stealing minutes anywhere we could work, and it wasn’t adding up to much. Like so many parents, we were cut off from the outside world without notice. Keep on asking.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 26, 2010

They have an open collections policy, and they see media artifacts as objects that connect people--to art, to history, to politics, and to each other. There are sites like this popping up all over the country, and some of the same young, creative, civically-minded people who might typically work in museums or libraries are the ones in charge.

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 28, 2014

Keep in mind, however, that all CRMs and donor databases are different – each has its own database structure, definitions of key terms, and attributes for handling certain data types. The less work that you can complete through the import tool, the more work you will have to address alternatively. It’s your piece of mind.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Themed breakout sessions that bring people with a common interest can be an avenue to great discussions and new friendships between like-minded donors. Thank individual donors, ask open-ended questions that can start conversations, and get them excited about participating in the gala. Speed networking for fun and donations.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

Get the city permits, and then make sure there’s a good open area for an after-party. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. For ideas, check out the Tour de Fox event in wine country. Repeat repeat donors.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 26, 2008

They also span the range of proprietary, SaaS, and Open Source. Open Source Tools. Having been bogged down with my own open source CMS tool before 2005, then having taken a break from development, I missed out on the prime years of Drupal’s development. This is an awesome cross-platform mind mapping tool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

He lead us on a series of improvisation exercises designed to teach important skills for networked leaders: empathy, awareness, celebrating failure, being open to change and more. It was eye-opening to discover what you don’t notice when you are aware. The next exercise was about practicing awareness and openness.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Virtual Back to School Night or Virtual Open House.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With the rise of COVID-19 cases and the second wave fast approaching, hosting a virtual school event is much more accessible, allowing your school to follow district, county, and state guidelines, putting parents’ minds at ease. Virtual Back to School Night or Virtual Open House.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Keep in mind that donors give because they’re passionate about your mission. There are two primary parts of a solicitation to keep in mind: the meeting setting and the language you use to ask for a donation. However, they generally don’t allow for the same level of personal interaction as the in-person alternative.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

If you want to increase capacity, open another shelter so more people in need of shelter will be able to find a bed, work closely with existing shelters to understand demand. Or are you looking to open a shelter for teens who have left or been kicked out of their homes, a need totally different than the family shelters in your community.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 2, 2013

Because of this, you have to be open to communicating with school administrators about their needs, and you have to be open to being flexible in terms of adjusting your schedule and plans. Click here to read Craig Van Korlaar's "Research Friday: Ten Types of Collaboration (an alternate view).". Like this article? Get another!

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

An alternative is to use stock photos, but this too brings challenges. Keep these points in mind when creating your nonprofit website. If you have a brick-and-mortar location, be sure to note the address and hours you are open to the public, if any. Can you afford a professional photographer? Keep it simple.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Here are some great examples and things to keep in mind when you plan your mobile donation form: Make it easy to find/click to your form. I like how the Humane Society has offered these alternative giving options at the bottom of the form so they’re not really prominent but they’re available if I’m looking for them.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 20, 2016

This kind of content gets shared and spreads the word, and it keeps people opening your emails, and even looking forward to them. Join the open source culture. The open source culture allows many organizations to use the innovations and labor of others and in turn contribute your own organizational strengths and capabilities.

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AccelEvents

JULY 1, 2020

Virtual career fairs do not face these same limitations and can open recruiters to a wider, and potentially deeper, global talent pool. The virtual environment offers innovative and dynamic alternatives compared to traditional hiring events. In many cases, the attendees will be from the geographical area around the venue.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2010

With her family's support, Krystal applied to study at Holden High School , an alternative school in Orinda, California. A nonprofit organization with 13 full-time and 7 part-time staff, Holden aims to provide a safe, open-minded learning environment for students who haven't had success in public schools or elsewhere.

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