Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

Artificial Intelligence presents a lot of benefits for the social good sector. The article includes list of proposed best practices for use of AI in development and other social good fields. It was almost ten years ago that we published the Networked Nonprofit during the early days of social media and networks.

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Donorbox

AUGUST 8, 2022

Community of Practice isn’t a new idea. These communities are a perfect fit in a world that recommends personal growth and peer-to-peer communication. They are a growing practice in the nonprofit field because of the ways they can benefit organizations and the communities around them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 3, 2024

As a nonprofit organization, securing funding is essential to fulfilling your mission and driving meaningful change in your community. In this article, we’ll talk about why nonprofit grant management software is so important and how it can change things for the better.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Other associations post regularly on social media and cultivate vibrant online communities while yours just sends monthly email newsletters and occasionally meets over Zoom. In this guide, we’ll discuss three steps to creating an online community, starting with identifying the primary objectives and purpose of the community.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In fact, Community Brands research suggests that most members (76 percent!) Your online community is already a powerful tool for providing a great member experience. So, a great way to connect with early careerists is to make your online community even friendlier to them. But, let’s focus just on your younger members for a bit.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uncover the Benefits of Maps for Nonprofit Fundraising. They can be used to attract new donors, to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders, and to help with grant applications. The map also serves to attract new donors and to engage with community members, supporters, and other stakeholders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Since this is an article on using AI to write, we asked Google’s Bard, “What is the difference between ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, and Bing Chat?” Prompt: “Please write 3 energetic tweets for this article by the Eventgroove brand for an audience of nonprofit professionals and individuals hosting fundraisers.

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Candid

JANUARY 17, 2024

Candid’s ongoing commitment is to ensure all nonprofits and their communities have equitable access to Candid’s resources. Even the most seasoned fundraisers need to stay abreast of the latest trends in the sector and can benefit from data and tools to help them find funding.

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Candid

AUGUST 8, 2022

In 2020, the philanthropic sector started conversations about how philanthropy can better support Black-led organizations and the Black community. Organizations hosted “listening” sessions, in which the Black community shared their experiences with leaders in the sector, mostly non-Black people of color and white people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Breigha Adeyemo’s recent article, I’m a Black woman and the metaverse scares me – here’s how to make the next iteration of the internet inclusive , explains: Ensuring that the metaverse is inclusive and works for everyone will require that people from marginalized communities take the lead in shaping it. Virtual Reality (VR).

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Givinga

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Corporate philanthropy benefits not only the community but your company and its employees as well. It’s become essential to business success, bringing more benefits with a greater impact on performance. It’s become essential to business success, bringing more benefits with a greater impact on performance.

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CauseVox

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From Giving Tuesday to World Diabetes Day, giving days stand out as events that bring communities together in the spirit of generosity. In this article, we’ll delve into the essence of giving days, exploring what they are and how your nonprofit can actively participate. Raise Awareness: Benefit from the increased visibility.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 24, 2020

More recently, health payers and hospitals have joined their ranks in an effort to improve the health of their members, patients, and community members. Historically, the lion’s share of hospitals’ reported community benefit dollars has related to providing patient care services for free or at a reduced charge.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, my colleague wrote an article on this blog about digital transformation and its importance to the future of associations. Recent association industry research from Community Brands underscores this digital imperative. Here are some key findings and what you can do with them for your organization. .

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Volunteer Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

According to Nonprofit Source, 90% of company executives indicated that partnering with a reputable nonprofit organization enhanced their brand and 89% believe partnering leverages their ability to improve the community. Developing partnerships presents a win-win-win scenario for your nonprofit, the community, and your corporate partner.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 3, 2017

Here are five top benefits I have seen organizations reap from technology planning. For example, let's say a funder is interested in increasing the availability of mental health services in your community; you can show how funding your technology project will help achieve that goal. Effort Coordination.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Every org is different and must build its community to work toward its own goals and mission. Devendra Shrikande and I are creating a year-long curriculum — a step-by-step DIY guide — to developing an in-house social network for nonprofits (a private online community for constituents). I’d love to hear about all of it!

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 19, 2018

As 2018 draws to a close, I was curious to see which of the 160+ articles we’ve published to date this year have been the most read. Without further ado, here is the countdown of the most popular articles published on npENGAGE in 2018: . But when done right, it has many benefits beyond the funds raised.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

The topic of closed alumni communities versus social media is on the minds of a lot of university staff, so I'm posting this along with my response. I'd like to hear from anyone who is using the social networking function of Blackbaud Net Community. And is there another way to offer those benefits without the closed community (e.g.,

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

You can become a part of your members’ daily habits by providing an online member community where members can find industry information and share ideas with each other and your organization. Be sure to promote your online community’s benefits in your member recruitment and onboarding activities. Get it now.

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Candid

JULY 12, 2022

Many people have amazing ideas for creating a nonprofit or public-benefit project, but aren’t sure how to get started or find funding. Community foundations; . Other ways the nonprofit can benefit from being associated with your project. . Candid's GuideStar is a great place to look for nonprofits by location and mission.

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Candid

AUGUST 11, 2022

They often like to support nonprofits that improve their communities. . Remember, businesses usually look to benefit from their philanthropy. To learn more, visit Candid’s knowledge base for the full article on corporate giving. . Keep in mind that most companies tend to favor: . Locations where they operate.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In a Harvard Business Review Article , authors Robert S. When my business partner, Kevin Ordonez, and I wrote two books about the impact of the digital revolution on associations, we interviewed entrepreneurs both inside and outside our community. Kaplan and Annette Mikes describe a framework for risk that I admire for its simplicity.

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NTEN

AUGUST 8, 2011

But when we break down what gamification is and how it can serve as an engagement tool for the members of your online community, you'll see the practical application behind it. Sparkpeople.com , an online community based around instilling a healthier lifestyle, allows users to spin a wheel for participation points upon logging in every day.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Deciding Together: Shifting Power and Resources Through Participatory Grantmaking offers this definition: “Participatory grantmaking cedes decision-making power about funding–including the strategy and criteria behind those decisions–to the very communities that funders seek to serve.”. published by the Ford Foundation.

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CauseVox

JUNE 26, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of incorporating a tribute donation feature to help your supporters donate in honor of someone. These contributions not only benefit the cause but serve as a lasting reminder of those who have impacted us in profound ways. What Are Tribute Donations?

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2024

Often, the tightly restricted support we received was for niche projects, which we saw real value in, and which clearly benefited the partners requesting the work. Clearly the sector—and the general public—was hungry for this information, as articles about the report were syndicated nearly 600 times.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Determining which model works best for you will then inform how your program will function and what member benefits will look like. In this article, you’ll learn about various membership models for nonprofits and discover both the keys to success and potential challenges you may face.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

So we turned to the NTEN community, as we will continue to do at various stages of the redesign process, for your candid feedback about the NTEN website. We conducted a website survey with about 80 respondents, and conducted some one-on-one interviews with eleven members of the NTEN community. Here''s what you had to say.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

Job opportunities are a top benefit for your members. Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association. By offering a robust career center, you can provide members with a huge member benefit by connecting them with career opportunities.

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

However, once your event concludes, you realize that you could benefit from retaining your corporate partner’s support for future events and campaigns. Create an open line of communication Whether you’re managing your volunteers or stewarding donors , one core strategy stands out that makes any partnership a success: good communication.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

There may be groups including business partners, non-certified professionals and affiliates who could greatly benefit from being a member of your association but aren’t currently eligible. You might begin with engagement through a piece of content, which leads to that person identifying themself as part of one of your communities.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

When asking members of The Storytelling Non-Profit community about their organization’s newsletter campaigns, the top challenge their organizations were facing was to find the right type of content that keeps their audience engaged. Link to the article or broadcast the organization mentioned or interviewed in and share it with your readers.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Your nonprofit mission statement is how you communicate your organization’s impact to supporters, clients, and the community at large. Impact: What impact do you hope to make in the world or your community? Use the criteria below to decide if your nonprofit’s mission statement could benefit from an upgrade.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 20, 2011

The nonprofit sector has and will continue to evolve to face these challenges, especially in the way relationships are formed and maintained between all benefiting parties. When we adapt to this change, we must learn to not think of the benefit to ourselves, donors, business partners, or the community alone. Like this article?

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 23, 2024

Specifically, we’ll cover: 6 Benefits of Blackbaud for Nonprofits Working With a Blackbaud Support Consultant Blackbaud Support Resources Your Blackbaud solutions hold the potential to help your nonprofit move its mission forward in significant ways, but you’ll be hard-pressed to do so if you’re stuck struggling to use your tools properly.

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