Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

See larger image here: Map from: Waddell, Steve. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building. One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

One of the tools for better understanding networks are visual diagnostics and mapping techniques. He co-authored a paper called " Visual Diagnostics and Mapping for Scaling Change " and we had an opportunity to discuss it. If you missed it, you can read Part 1: Systems Mapping for Nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Create easy to reuse links. I’ve also set up a step-by-step guide to creating your own dashboard. Community Mapping. Then, for each group, create a chart with 4 columns and identify: Their goal: why do they engage with you. You can see an example of a dashboard by visiting my public Nonprofit Tech Dashboard.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

However, throwing a million charts and graphs together or writing a 10,000-word essay on why your nonprofit is the best isn’t going to be so effective (or worth anyone’s time). If you’re feeling ready to create, get started with our nonprofit annual report template. We love how Girls Who Code built an interactive map of the U.S.

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NTEN

JANUARY 8, 2013

] Data sharing has become a critical part of collaboration and will continue to do so as we are able to access and create more data. You can filter the raw data, RSS feeds of the data, charts, maps, or even widgets made of the data. There are many sites that allow you to upload data, as well as download other data, for free.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Surveys, interviews, and data analysis can reveal the equivalent of that Rolls-Royce insight – the key emotional triggers, values, and desires of your existing and potential supporters. Illustrate the concrete change created by donor support. Creating an always-on text-to-give campaign for impulse donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

We received copies of his Luma’s book and cards, “Innovation for People,” which is a synthesis of landscape analysis of design-thinking and human centered design methods. A frequent question Peter is asked about how an organization can become more innovative. “What are the skills that we need to practice for 10,000 hours?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner , MapTogether.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Smart organizations create and publish their data widely to other sites, widgets, social networks, and aggregation applications. They use data visualization and sharing tools like Swivel , Widgenie , Many Eyes , Google Maps , Google Motion Charts , APIs and more to make their data more available and more compelling.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With interactive maps, private meeting scheduling, and a personalized agenda, attendees have everything they need to get more from the event. The modern format of this technology creates an attractive and easy-to-use form that is accessible on any device. Remember, events play a vital role in your nonprofit’s overall fundraising plan.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

Geographic information systems (GIS) and online mapping applications continue to become more powerful and easier to use every year. Mapping applications that used to require sophisticated software and time-intensive training to create can now be completed in a matter of minutes with user-friendly tools. Jim Craner, MapTogether.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

That's why TechSoup created NetSquared , our global network of volunteer-led Tech4Good meetups. We believe that NGOs learn best from each other, so NetSquared provides a platform where we can come together face to face to share technology tips and create a community of practice around tech for good. Monday, November 7, 2016.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. This takes a lot of time because I'm not just browsing, but I'm doing a pattern analysis for best practices that I can incorporate into a presentation about social media principles and nonprofits.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

My favorite bit so far is the jobs map. . You can see the administration gets that -- from the jobs map and the chart of how money is being spent. How do we turn all those spreadsheets into the pictures and maps that clearly tell our story in an instant? That's what turns a one-time donor into a long-term supporter. .

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Forum One

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Here are some tips for thinking through how you can use health data to create a lasting impact, including use cases from work that we’ve done with our clients at County Health Rankings and Roadmaps, NYU’s City Health Dashboard, the Congressional District Health Dashboard, and AARP’s Livability Index.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

That's why TechSoup has partnered with Tableau on a new blog series called "Beyond the Pie Chart." Tried to create a report and couldn't find a chart or graph that would clearly illustrate your point? Now think about making a chart comparing donation amounts for the past three years.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

I look at the fundraising and the revenue aspects and Brian’s team of construction experts really brings value and creates a streamlined process for the actual project itself. So she created a nonprofit. . And so before their case for support was even dry, before they mapped out their gift tables, their leadership team was. .

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Nonprofit strategic planning often gets a bad rap, but time spent mapping out your organization’s future can save you from spinning your wheels, being busy but not effective. Here are some practical steps you can take to create your strategic planning process: 1. Build in time to share a meal to create an atmosphere of camaraderie.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

What's your strategy map? My problem now is that I don't do a lot of processing with a pen or marker/flip chart anymore -- but I was standing up there, so I jotted some notes down on my moleskin. One strategy was to bring the kids together face-to-face to create content online about healthy foods and place on youtube, socnets.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Are you looking at a map or the rearview mirror? What you really need are metrics that provide you with a plan of action, or a map, to help bolster your fundraising efforts. . Map Metrics. You need a detailed analysis to make an actionable plan to improve your fundraising efforts. 10 Key Data Points.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Collaborative efforts: Various organizations contributing their own resources, content, and data to create a common service that none of them would have been able to develop on their own is possible through digital platforms. Images of Empowerment was created in 2015 and was extended in 2018.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2023

When your organization understands where you are, then your organization can be prepared for the ever-changing future and be able to adapt and evolve creating lasting impact. That’s why most mission-driven organizations can benefit from creating a unified data strategy that will keep you focused on your goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2012

It is sort of like the difference between a play that is totally scripted and doing an improv scene where actors know the general narrative but the specific lines are spontaneous and created on the spot. (2) In addition, Sinatra mentions that figuring out their ‘no matter what’ messages was important to mapped out in advance.

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