Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick. Notes from Session.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

We were all there thanks to the efforts of Drew Conway, Jake Porway, and Craig Barowsky (Data without Borders’s founders) who had the crazy idea of bringing together well-intentioned data analysts and non-profits with data in need of analysis. For example, to answer questions such as in which precinct do the most pedestrian stops occur?

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New York City New York San Francisco Analysis 133

Candid

MAY 9, 2023

That’s a trick question—it’s not a matter of dollars, but of cents. The new report, based on both quantitative and qualitative research, is the most comprehensive analysis of institutional philanthropy to HBCUs. It becomes a domino effect when you empower and live within this community [that then] impacts the global community.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

In October, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. He agreed to write a four-part primer on a visual diagnostics, mapping, and social networking analysis primer and how nonprofits might use these tools for social change. This another area of Steve's interest and expertise.

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Analysis Social Network Network South Africa 71

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A recent Harvard Business School study compared two groups of consultants—one using AI tools and the other not—performing the same workplace tasks such as writing, analysis, and strategy. Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. Disrupting job tasks, not eliminating jobs.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. Findings about giving from the annual global day of generosity reveal key lessons about how to engage givers all year.” Bringing in New Givers.

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Trend Global Demographics Giving 79

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. AP: One of our most successful campaigns is attached to an annual documentary photography exhibition, Global Visions. Got any social media stories or tips?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you’re likely due for a rewrite. Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event? Step 3: Analyze Your Nonprofit’s Work The most important questions you should answer in your mission statement are who you serve, how your programs are structured, and your impact on your cause.

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Examples Language Iowa Nonprofit 95

Candid

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Next year, we will issue a new report to revisit our figures for 2020 and try to capture the global response to the pandemic in 2021. As we review the latest data for 2020, though, we’ve realized that we have little chance of ever fully understanding philanthropy’s response to one of the most serious global crises of our lifetimes. .

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Grant United States Analysis Data 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

My friends responding with public questions about what else was needed or suggesting fundraising strategies. January 2008 As the first place winner in the America's Giving Challenge for Global Causes, I use several twitter strategies. What questions are you asking? Private, personalized messages, not mass emails.

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Analysis Twitter Giving Lesson 87

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report shows that, regardless of generation, online is now the preferred channel for donations. Sentiment analysis. Sentiment analysis refers to the capability of AI to analyze and determine the emotion of written text or spoken word. A recent case study by Dataro.io

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Fundraising Analytics Analysis Nonprofit 98

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

The tough question that ran through my mind was: How can we as technologists in Silicon Valley help prevent this kind of atrocity? Delivering my opening remarks at the Martus'' 10th Anniversary A decade later, in 2003, Benetech —the nonprofit tech company I founded and lead—launched our Human Rights Program to address this very question.

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Burma Analysis Guatemala Law 168

Forum One

JUNE 18, 2009

A couple of weeks ago a group of Seattle global health data experts met at the Seattle Biomedical Research Institute to continue a conversation we started earlier this year on global health data. We'll continue to explore that key question in a couple of months when we meet again.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 30, 2021

Moreover, this work has been underfunded and its analysis happens often away from C-suite or Board discussions. Sometimes, third-party evaluation, which includes rigorous study design and statistical analysis, is required to properly understand a program’s impact. In other words, one size doesn’t fit all. About the Author.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 21, 2016

On Monday, July 18, I attended the first ever Partnership Exchange at the UN headquarters to address just that—how we can revitalize and strengthen global partnerships in accordance with SDG #17: “ Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2017

These were workshops at Cause Camp , Global Giving , and the Hartford Foundation. My instructional needs were simple: Question/Answer back channel where participants in the room or faraway could post questions. The questions appear in a cue and participants can vote them up or down. Flash polls.

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Interaction Audience Poll Tools 81

Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Food insecurity threatens to worsen as households continue to face setbacks due to COVID-19, fears of a global recession, and the highest increase in inflation rates and food prices seen in the last 40 years. and supporting small farmers in remote areas globally. John de la Parra. Director, Food Initiative, The Rockefeller Foundation.

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Hunger Impact Puerto Rico Arkansas 93

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 14, 2020

and global workplace tracking, including interviews of employees and managers from 160 counties, interviews with leading economists and roundtable interviews with CHROs (Chief Human Resource Officers) from 300 of the world’s largest organizations. Question: Why don’t employee engagement programs work? What are you most proud of?

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Conversation Interview Review Culture 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

Real time analysis is not useful because it is drive by analysis. Using unstructured qualitative data alone is pretty stupid unless you bring intelligence analysis, link to a quantitative analysis and link it back to decisions. This leads to another question: How can you transform anecdotes into useful data?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Wordle of Words Participants Use To Define ROI Yesterday I taught the fifth and final webinar as part of NTEN/TechSoup Global Webinar Series: Social Media and Storytelling. As you can see the words paint a picture of a traditional ROI analysis, with the emphasis on quantitative, measurable results. This is such a good question.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Cindy Leonard asked a great question: How come you don’t have any followers in Washington state? Despite a few glitches, you use this tool to see if your audience is local or global. What did you discover by putting your Twitter followers on the map?

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Map Twitter Washington Chart 96

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2019

and global workplace tracking, including interviews of employees and managers from 160 counties, interviews with leading economists and roundtable interviews with CHROs (Chief Human Resource Officers) from 300 of the world’s largest organizations. Question: Why don’t employee engagement programs work? It’s called, It’s the Manager.

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Conversation Interview Review Global 40

Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching. Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2014

The Basic Registry of Identified Global Entities (BRIDGE) is a new collaborative project that aims to revolutionize information sharing, in order to better understand the flows of philanthropic dollars and enhance transparency and effectiveness in the global social sector. First Globally Unique IDs Are Issued. spanhidden.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A global pandemic. Some organizations will be able to conduct internal assessments to answer these questions. Others may need to bring in external experts to conduct the analysis. “The future depends on what you do today.” ” – Mahatma Gandhi. Overnight shifts to remote work and remote learning models.

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Grant System Management Evaluation 32

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This global ecosystem includes the digital brand and voice of your organization, the main source of knowledge and data about the programs and issues you work on, as well as detailed information about the audience you are reaching. Here are some questions to answer when looking at forming a personalization plan: Why are you personalizing?

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Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 58

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Some reflections questions I used to understand the data: What content/links are of interest to the people who are engaging with me? It makes really easy to do a quick content analysis, figure out what content resonated, and build community. Susan Tenby from TechSoup Global told me about socialbro.

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Twitter Tools Learning Measure 110

Forum One

MAY 18, 2021

Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to make sure your content is effective in your omnichannel strategy: What kind of content are your users already consuming? Business Intelligence tools for analytics reporting, projection analysis, and data visualization to effectively manage your data and insights.

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Marketing Impact Create Tips 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

This week at the Packard Foundation, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Waddell whose research focuses on Global Action Networks. He agreed to write a four-part primer on a visual diagnostics, mapping, and social networking analysis primer and how nonprofits might use these tools for social change.

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Map System Profit Guatemala 86

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

And it turns out, those are pretty important questions. Defining the platforms – be it a wiki forum, open data sets for analysis, or a webinar – that provide the best pathways for learning to take place will make the process that much speedier and easier. Learning in Public – Guest post by Victoria Dunning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2017

Recently, a colleague asked me a wonderful question: How did you learn to become a good facilitator and trainer? Participants volunteer their question for the Spectragram. We did a classic brainstorming/SWOT analysis exercise related to our topics. Did you read books, take classes, or have a coach? Round Robin Brainstorming.

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Participatory Facilitation Technique Asia 76

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

You may begin with a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis. Real-Time Nonprofit Strategic Planning Model The real-time nonprofit strategic planning model is useful when your nonprofit is in the midst of a crisis, like an economic recession or national/global catastrophe. What can we automate?

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Examples Guide Model Nonprofit 120

Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2012

Richard’s case has been making the rounds in the TechSoup Global network, most recently at TechSoup Canada’s blog. He is director of programmes at CTT, which is our TechSoup Global partner in the UK. when asked open-ended questions about the disadvantages of the cloud. But is that the end of the story?

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

Analytics data as User Research : Timeframe for which to review analytics data and some specific research questions to drive data analysis. Surveys and Interviews : Which research technique to choose, how to recruit participants and what questions to ask.

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Summary Process Design Web 37

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2015

It is a session about being Data Savvy featuring colleagues from Crisis Text Line, Global Giving, and DataKind. She used a technique called text analysis to count the number of “thanking” words (thank, thx, thnx, tks) in the messages. Ask questions via email, on Twitter or in the comments below!

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Data Impact Measure Analysis 50

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. Here are some questions that can help get people talking to start sharing the groups they work with. And from those two reports, I create a global report that touches on the items highlighted from content and community as well as our programs.

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Metrics Community Map Template 219

Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Several of us from TechSoup Global will be there, and we'd love to see you! Here's a rundown of where to find us in sessions presented with TechSoup Global staff: Tuesday, April 3. Delivering Services Through a Global Network. Come share your challenges, learnings, great tips, and plans for global expansion.

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