Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

This month’s theme was measurement – here’s a summary of the month’s learnings: Measurement Approaches. Data Analysis. This conversation explored common pitfalls to analysis approaches and how to avoid them. blog posts from Geoff Livingston and Valeria Maltoni about one popular influence measuring tool.

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Association Analytics

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is an approach you can take pretty easily with the systems, tools and staff you already have in place. In order to be more efficient and effective, training should be organized and should offer guidance on the types of things your association is looking to do with AI tools.

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sgEngage

MARCH 7, 2024

Ensuring compliance and accuracy in your financial reporting involves several key actions: Regularly review the latest guidelines and summaries provided by authoritative bodies on revenue recognition of grants and contracts. Use financial management software with analytical tools.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Reports serve as a vital informational tool to guide board members as they make decisions when voting on potential funding or activities. Board reports give the most information needed in a succinct format, thereby serving as an association board summary of events and operations since the previous board of directors meeting. .

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Connection Cafe

MAY 15, 2014

I recently published the last post in my series about the nonprofit web design process and thought it would be helpful to have a final summary for the entire series. Analytics data as User Research : Timeframe for which to review analytics data and some specific research questions to drive data analysis. User Research.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

My hope is that we all—individuals, teachers, students, parents, schools, and government officials—honestly wrestle with this revolutionary change and recognize it as so much more than a “cheat tool.” Undoubtedly, the tools we use to shape the world end up shaping us. See you at #bbcon. Want to learn more about AI?

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

3 Better Data Collection and Analysis AI prompts can collect and analyze large amounts of data in real-time, providing insights into user behavior and preferences. Tools like GPT3 can be built into Google Spreadsheets and then used to write functions or clean up data, add context and a lot more. #4 Descript Audio Murf.ai

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2009

It got me thinking again about low-cost data visualization tools. What can the tools do? I didn't have to look any further than the Idealware site and a recent report, " A Consumer's Guide To Low-Cost Data Visualization Tools " to get the answers. Tags: maps nptech nptech tools visual thinking. What's out that?

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Because tools change so quickly refer to this generative AI tool resource. Ideas and prompts for 2-minute tasks: Write a summary of my meeting with key takeaways and next steps Prompt: Based on this transcript write key takeaways and to do items for our team written in a format for Asana/monday.com. So why wait?

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M+R

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Analytics are an essential tool for digital marketers and there’s a big shift underway as Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is being implemented. GA4 also incorporates Artificial Intelligence into its data analysis, to enable an enhanced level of forecasting. With that out of the way, let’s dive into what’s changing, and what you need to know.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 6, 2023

To help nonprofits understand the tools available to them and how they can be incorporated into their digital strategies , this guide will explore three uses of modern nonprofit technology. Donor Analytics Tools Nonprofits need to know who their donors are, what gift amounts to request, and when and how to request those gifts.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

What tools do you need to plan an event? Equip participants with a distance tracking tool and encourage them to post updates on social media!! This Qgiv article states that virtual events are achievable for everyone— it just requires careful planning and the right tools. . What tools do you need to plan an event?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2008

David Wilcox has been doing a lot of thinking about re-inventing membership organizations or associations given that one can connect and meet people who share their interests online more easily with social media tools. KM4Dev has a section devoted to Social Network Analysis process and tools. Her selection criteria.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2009

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. The results come from 2,000 nonprofits using Blackbaud’s online fundraising tools. The summary, including thoughts on what worked, is posted at: [link]. They’ve found: Steady growth throughout the year.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 22, 2009

Blackbaud has released a summary of early results from its analysis of 2008 online giving trends. The results come from 2,000 nonprofits using Blackbaud’s online fundraising tools. They’ve found: Steady growth throughout the year. read more.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2008

Marnie mentions one downside to FriendFeed - that she is unable to process the information as quickly or as seamlessly as she can with other tools that she is regularly using for social bookmarking, feed reading, and causal interactions. Here's a summary of some of the topics and discussions that took place in the NpTech FriendFeed Room.

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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2013

However, the benchmark study is a tool, and like any tool, it depends on how it’s used. The San Diego Zoo’s recent email performance analysis supports this position. In summary, don’t be fooled by the face value of open and click-through rates (the same could be said for fundraising, but more on that a little later).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2007

Do some searches (say "family playing without dad") - it's truely an amazingly effective tool, geared towards people who need to find exact and effective things quickly. "The tools aren't there yet but it's possible to imagine tagging systems as data sources that help to create indices, merging different phrases, etc.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2015

If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace , which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2014

If you need a tool to measure your leadership skills, check out LeaderGrade , by Quantum Workplace, which measures your leadership influence by asking your peers and followers to rate your leadership skills. The online survey tool uses a 45 question assessment to measure your leadership skills across 15 dimensions of leadership.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

Ask yourself if these tools have a unified visual voice and brand and if they are speaking to one another to share data and inform your decision-making. Consider how these various elements connect and work together to vocalize your mission and brand.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Are the various tools speaking to one another to share data and inform your decision-making? Whether the visitor is known or unknown, the experience is tailored to fit their profile dynamically through data analysis, behavior, user attributes, and characteristics to create a more meaningful experience. In summary.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

I've worked on a very broad variety of technical information systems and multiple types of databases and reporting tools. Getting Started: Using the Tools You Already Have. But if you're just getting started with data and analysis, almost everyone uses Excel a little bit. A Recipe for Information Success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement. Presents a report with quantitative analysis that demonstrates value. Does not know where to start.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2013

This week check out how big data tools from the Obama presidential campaign are now being repurposed for social good and there is also some insight into the potential and pitfalls of big data for humanitarian efforts. Floodlight, an interesting data storytelling tool for communities is also featured. Data Won the U.S.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

" Rolf Kleef has looked over the list to identify " facilitator projects " that give people the tools to improve their own situation in their own way. An analysis of the back channel from Michael Gilbert. WebWorker Daily Emergency Kit (What tools are in yours?). Serious reflections from Phil Klein and some fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

We designed a highly interactive workshop based on Jo Wolfe’s “ NGO Digital Maturity Matrix ,” an assessment tool that enables nonprofits to codify mindsets and skill sets required for moving along the path of digital transformation. We decided to use an understanding exercise, a SWOT analysis related to the topics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Avoid Measurement As Therapy and Drive By Analysis. Another pitfall is doing “drive by&# analysis. Let’s take Facebook pages as an example. Questions that encourage people to share wisdom about their social media strategy or tools: Anyone Using Flowtown to track social behavior of people on their email lists ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2007

Trends in the Living Networks blog gives an analysis of the structure of influence and social opinion which offers some insights into leveraging a network effect. Michele Martin has a very useful post about how to use a set of 3 tools to support a group or collaborative blog. Maybe open Social Graphs will help ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

My colleague Geoff Livingston says that “Shiny Object Syndrome&# makes nonprofits and individuals to adopt the latest cool social tool based on peer pressure, buzz, or a strange desire to be one of the first. Momsrising is an early adopter of online tools currently exploring the Google + platform and discussing it in team meetings.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Using this valuable tool, you can extend the reach of your organization’s message and forge meaningful connections with existing and potential donors. Remember, a blog is not just a traffic booster but a tool to educate, inspire, and mobilize your audience.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

Ready to learn how practical AI tools can make your life easier? AI-powered tools can make your workflows more efficient. Enhanced Data Analysis AI can also analyze data more quickly and effectively. Chatbot AI Tools AI-powered chatbots are transforming the way nonprofits engage with their audience.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

The easiest subjects of your analysis are going to be individuals in your own database. Financial (FYI – this is where a prospect research tool really comes in handy): Gifts to your nonprofit: 1 st gift, largest gift, average gift, number of gifts. In summary, LOOK FOR PATTERNS!!! So start here. What don’t they have in common?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

An organization driven by analytics requires leaders who leverage the tools, techniques and processes as a flexible, mutable guide for driving efficiency and results. Data must often be cleaned up before you can consider a technology choice to help in analysis. The technology is merely a tool, an enabler.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

There have been a lot of questions about customized Facebook landing pages and my business partner at Zoetica, Kami Huyse, wrote this fantastic summary of the resources shared. This post harvests some of the insights shared about social media measurement and nonprofits. The dashboard shows rough sentiment analysis, # of mentions and links.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2009

They've created a tool template and there are over 30 tool categories using the templates. The first is to feed my inner geek who wants to explore the tools and how to use them. My second impulse is to understand the context - what do you need to think about to apply the tools successfully? monthly topic calls).

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