Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

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. How would you describe Virgin America in social networking analysis and mapping terminology? . I flew back from DC last night on Virgin America. Source: Monitor Institute.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

How to glean insights: Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data. Clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are crucial for meaningful analysis.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

They should be well-versed in financial reports and analysis, but also be able to explain complex financial concepts to board members without a financial background. They should be confident in providing variance analysis and a variety of financial reports to help with risk management and forecasting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

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. Of course as with any methodology, this presents a limited picture. If you missed it, you can read Part 1: Systems Mapping for Nonprofits.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

How to glean insights : Having the data is one thing, but knowing what insights to pull with confidence that it is the right picture is quite another. The goal with your analysis is to have actionable data. For that, we need to dig deeper. Data that helps you make a decision, refine your strategy, or optimize a channel. is obvious.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

So, Google strives to present a comprehensive picture of your company to ensure that users make informed decisions. For instance, you should conduct a backlink profile analysis to find negative mentions of your brand and spammy websites that are linking to you. Content Management for Nonprofits.

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fusionSpan

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Salesforce Einstein also helps provide users with an even clearer picture of what’s happening in their organizations so they can make better informed decisions. It’s also going to lower the entry bar to data analysis, giving everyone in your organization the ability to make better decisions on the fly.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Because of this, they aren’t incentivized to talk to each other, which makes it difficult to see the full picture and make decisions quickly. No matter your biggest challenge, the ticket to solving those issues is figuring out how to break down these silos and make your data analysis easier.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2022

Social Sector Dashboard to provide these valuable, big-picture insights. 1] Includes all 501(c)(3) public charities registered with the IRS and present on a calendar year 2020 Business Master File. 2] Analysis of foundation funding is based on all grants awarded by U.S. People want to know: Just how big is the sector?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

To learn about fundraising and marketing best practices… Emily Wisniewski, Development Manager at Fox Cities Performing Arts Center , will present a deep dive into the building blocks of a successful year-end campaign. Inspired by this novel report, this panel will explore modes of virtual membership and digital priorities in-depth.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The event platform presented an exciting and unique branded experience.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

and presents detailed data from more than 50 sources on 61 key factors that most affect their residents’ lives, including housing, neighborhood amenities and conveniences, transportation, environment, health, opportunities for civic engagement, and inclusiveness. The event platform presented an exciting and unique branded experience.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

While annual giving allows donors to contribute to something important to them in the present, planned gifts in the form of cash, property, or assets like stocks and bonds can influence an organization for years or decades to come.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2010

Social Media Measurement Tips View more presentations from Beth Kanter. I had a lot of fun doing a panel with colleagues Jordan Viator, Carie Lewis, and David Neff called " The Real Housewives of Social Media." Our task was to present practical and tactical information about social media using metaphors that related to housewives.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

In some place-based funder collaborations, members combine grantmaking information to create a collective picture of private funding in the community and compare it to a community needs assessment conducted by the local government, a nonprofit, or community foundation. 5) Addressing a Particular Need or Gap . Consider inviting more funders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

View more presentations from Beth Kanter. This post summarizes the content I shared in my presentation and offers some reflection on the conversational keynote. He discusses a way of seeing both the big strategic picture and the smaller immediate tactics. TechSoup Microsoft NGO Connection Day. Connecting With Colleagues.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

View more presentations from womenwhotech. Community Mapping helps you identify not just the various segments of your audience, but also create a clear picture of which tools/platforms are associated with those groups and which messages are best to target where. WWT 2010: Apps and Tools to Energize Your Base. Community Mapping.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

To do this analysis, you need to ask for both positive and constructive criticism. The technique is called Plus/Delta. paper into quarters, number the spaces, and answer the questions or draw pictures. I also ask for feedback on what exercises or content in the workshop helped learning and what should be changed. Click to Amazon.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The nonprofit lets the impact stand on its own on certain pages – no pictures, very little language, and lots of white space. Instead of presenting all their programming and reporting information at once, BRAC’s interactive report allows you to click through to subjects or campaigns of interest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

I opted for a human centered design technique called “Concept Poster,” a presentation format that illustrate the main points of a new idea. So, I gave participants quiet time to work a concept poster and time for rapid presentations of the posters. The Concept Posters are also the artifacts of learning!

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

Start with the Big Picture: How Much Money Have You Raised? . If you have a CRM with an analytical dashboard, like Little Green Light or Bloomerang , you are presented with this number daily. Without a thorough analysis, you’re just making educated guesses about what’s working and what’s not.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Before anything else, conduct a comprehensive analysis of your donors’ demographics and psychographics. Look to Past Campaigns for a Fuller Picture It’s also helpful to analyze past year-end campaigns for insights. Beyond the staff, pose a question in a newsletter and ask folks to send in a picture and an answer.

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 1, 2024

With all of your data in one place, you can have a big-picture view of your organization’s operations that can help you set the right strategic goals. Instead of manually consolidating data from across sources, you can instead have it all stored and standardized in one place to streamline analysis and interpretation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2010

Notes About Networks and Technology View more presentations from Beth Kanter. In fact, one of the presenters mentioned how she had discovered the tag from the last meeting and was able to follow along. As Sanjeev was presenting, I wondered if the communities of practice orientation might work for a network?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2006

I learned about it from the site Changing the Present , a donation portal that also lets you set up a wish list of causes to support in lieu of gifts for the holidays or other occassions. " Peter gives us analysis of the landscape: Building a community of small-scale philanthropists sounds like a novel idea.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2011

Well, from the planning and analysis side, that is. Presentation. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. In my experience, the more diverse group you can get together to have this conversation and work through this planning together, the more complete a picture you can draw of your community.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 15, 2014

Tell your board members at the beginning of the meeting why they are present and what you need out of them: “By the end of this meeting, we need to accomplish x, y, and z.”. Identify larger, big-picture issues that are reflected within routine reports. Bring big-picture strategic planning issues into regular board meetings.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

With a well-crafted mission statement, your nonprofit can present a clear, concise picture of what you do and why. This 2022 report features industry data, trends, analysis to help you better reach your donors. What positive outcomes are you aiming to create? Donors Report Tablet View Want to learn more about your donors?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

View more presentations from Beth Kanter. An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a technology project over time. An analysis that looks at the benefits, costs, and value of a social media strategy over time. ROI Analysis Must Begin With SMART Objectives. Social Media Roi Slidesbk. 8 Principles of ROI.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Data reports and personal snapshots are often generated separately, then placed side-by-side with the hope that the juxtaposition of hard metrics with an emotional picture and blurb will resonate with a wide range of people. Quantitative and qualitative data are often positioned as opposing or complementary means of documenting impact.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 18, 2023

Developing a digital donor acquisition strategy takes a similar approach as direct mail, starting with a detailed analysis of your donor base, including average gift, retention rates, average gift, and if you have done previous online fundraising campaigns, cost per acquired donor.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 15, 2021

You also gain a full picture of the software your team is currently working with, which can inform your fundraising, advocacy, stewardship, and technology-related efforts going forward. For example, your team could be effectively navigating your tech and already picturing areas for improvement. Step Two: Analysis & Strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Recently, I was on a call with colleagues to plan our NTC session on training , and co-presenter Cindy Leonard said to me, “You are using ADDIE !” ” ADDIE is an instructional design method that stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation. Observing and picturing (Visual).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2014

Here are some highlights and insights from her presentation. However, Cynthia Adams presented some interesting numbers showing that private foundation grants are not the entire picture. It provides daily reporting and analysis on trends in state policy. Download the presentation and MP3 recording at no cost here.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Credibility: With more visibility comes increased credibility, presenting the organization as a thought leader and credible voice in its industry. Understand Your Target Audience One of the most important steps in refining your membership model is to gain an understanding of your target audience by conducting an audience analysis.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2014

And it is this report that nonprofit CEOs present to their boards throughout the country, giving them a sense of the overall giving picture in America. The examples I’ve given are worthy of discussion at a high level, helping your organization and its leaders understand the broader picture.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Spend time writing a great cover letter by addressing a specific person, quickly (but meaningfully) introducing your organization, and presenting a clear and concise summary of your grant proposal. If you referenced any visuals – pictures, charts, tables, graphs, etc. – Equipment costs. Travel costs. Employee costs. Overhead costs.

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