Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

As more organizations are relying on social media for their communication, it is becoming increasingly harder for nonprofits to attract and hold a prospective donor or volunteer’s attention. From virtual concerts, live performances and interviews with medical experts, St. One of these ways is live streaming events on social media.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

Research shows that interactive content earns more engagement and twice as many conversions as static content. Images in particular are much more attention-grabbing than text alone—they’re much more likely to be remembered, and the human brain can process them incredibly quickly (in only about 13 milliseconds ).

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 12, 2021

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites.

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NTEN

APRIL 4, 2011

The following are some things you can do when you're interviewing for a nonprofit tech job. From the job description and the interview, determine the skill sets that the organization currently needs, and make a case for those you possess. I chatted with my colleagues on Idealist's web team for pointers to pass along. Clarify the job.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, or a consortium of both, fundamental questions are surfacing about social sector data that merit your attention. We hope you will join us in continuing the conversation. Shahar Brukner, CEO, impala .

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VQ Strategies

JANUARY 18, 2021

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. As highlighted in the NPR interview , days of service have been redesigned to include more virtual opportunities.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

Interview, interview, interview your volunteers. I advise having lengthy conversations over a call or orientation. Try to put ego aside; it can get in the way when someone draws attention to flaws we hadn’t seen ourselves. Get to know your volunteers and what they can do.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It involves a conversation. It is passive.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 20, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

According to a Microsoft study a few years ago, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2019

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

But waiting until a feasibility interview to engage with prospective donors may be missing a critical opportunity to build donor engagement. These conversations are an opportunity to ask for something often overlooked in donor relationship building— advice. Talk about the need you see and your plans for addressing it.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2022

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It involves a conversation. It is passive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Megan: Flexibility and enthusiasm for an ever-changing field that requires constant attention is key to anyone involved with social media. You have to listen to what they are saying and not be afraid to jump into a conversation. What do you think are the most important skills necessary in a social media practitioner?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 1, 2022

Tramuto's findings are based on decades of experience, numerous studies, original qualitative research of 1,500 participants, and in-depth interviews with nearly 40 successful leaders who practice compassionate leadership. Listening is hearing something with thoughtful attention. It involves a conversation. It is passive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

She set up a private Facebook Group to facilitate our support for the campaign. A few weeks ago, she reported back to the group some of the results of our work with some insights based on Google Analytics charts. Shonali kindly agreed to an interview to share this story more broadly. This was not the case before the tweetathon.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Attention to detail in their proposal and materials (probably relevant for someone whose duties would include copy editing). Names would get added back in for the interview process. Interview questions. You’ll also want to develop your interview questions now, together with the criteria and evaluation matrix.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

Just had a good conversation this morning with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and the Craigslist Foundation. My role is to now and then draw attention [to their service]. On Craig and Craigslist Q: Do you consider yourself a social entrepreneur? Service to others takes different forms. They're now allowed to do their jobs.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? This runs counter to short-form trends on TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube that occupy our attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some things have not changed: Time and attention are finite. Stories need to be compelling, immersive, human, funny, or provocative to capture attention. Marcelo talked about how humor can capture attention. What would you add to this conversation about donor engagement? Everyone loves a good story. Content is king.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 9, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of May 9th). and Canada.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 8, 2017

According to a 2015 Microsoft study, the average attention span for us ever-scattered humans is now shorter that a goldfish's; eight seconds. Ask at least one thought-provoking question per conversation. So, how do you stand out? How do you communicate effectively? How do you not waste time? In meetings , speak in 30-60 second bites.

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Candid

MAY 5, 2021

While any loss of able employees is a tragedy, this does mean that if your nonprofit is hiring, there is a significant pool of qualified candidates to interview. Having frank conversations about building an inclusive environment can be difficult. It’s just a matter of attracting them to your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

Keep A Running List of High Engagement Conversation Starters and Use Them Regularly. If you want engagement on social media channels, identify good conversation starters that are relevant to your audience, will ignite their passion or nostalgia about the subject matter. . — Billboard (@billboard) April 7, 2014. Engagement'

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Whole Whale

MAY 24, 2023

Before getting into specifics around time-saving tasks, here are some generative AI caveats: Not your (API) Keys Not your conversations Whole Whale N ot your (API) keys, not your conversation. Models: chat.bing.com , AutoGPT, Bard.Google.com , CauseWriter.AI

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sgEngage

JUNE 15, 2023

Identifying—and Mitigating—Risks as Part of your School or Nonprofit Financial Audit While the financial team might have the most experience recognizing risk, the conversation should include all parts of your organization. This is where you need to pay close attention to “who” and “how.” This will help you prioritize solutions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Five Hot Conversations. Resources and Reports Nancy Schwartz of the Getting Attention Blog summarizes an article with tips on for how nonprofit marketing and public relations staff can gain entry into the blogosphere Michael Stein (East Coast) files a report from Mali about the GeekCorps Mali project. NpTech Tag Skypecast Anyone?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week I published an interview with Lean Start Up author, Eric Ries, that talked about how the lean start up ideas apply to the nonprofit sector. In recent years, funders, practitioners and academics have been paying more and more attention to the role of social networks in addressing issues of public concern.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2014

I worry that this kind of article problematizes our conversations in smaller communities by focusing attention on examples that aren''t really relevant to our experience. fundraising interview' DG: I''m sorry you feel that way. That''s not representative of most of the feedback I''ve been getting.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2006

Blogher Lisa Stone interviews Ethan Zukerman and Rebecca MacKinnon, Global s Founders. The topics: * What does it mean to be a "conversation community"? How does this "conversation community" take its next steps, when so many bloggers live in countries that lack a free press? A stage for global activism?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

" Look beyond the label - Refugee week 2009 - Interested in light-weight online campaigns that can really get people's attention and start conversations? If you are going to be in London July 6 - check this out! You can also follow it online at @RebootBritain and elsewhere.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Getting people to click the “like&# button and join your Facebook is only the first step in a deep engagement strategy. You have to provide good content so people it will catch your fans attention and they will like your posts. I like to call it the ladder of love! She pointed to the Anchorage Concert Association.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2019

During the conversation, Chris touched on many interesting topics including identifying and targeting the right people, ways that new technologies can be leveraged, and how not being afraid of risk can lead to breaking the mold. And you look at it, pay it attention. It doesn’t do anything like that.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

Data specialist – This person will focus his or her attention on the types of people who are engaging with your event and watch the measurements that ensure you are reaching the goals you’ve set for the event. That could include interviewing people, livestreaming, and, most importantly, delivering the fundraising plea.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2013

As you can see, the design is a bit edgy – and its part of new multi-channel campaign that hopes to activate activists and ignite conversations. What is interesting about this campaign is how they have integrated the social voice of their organizational leader, Carolyn Miles. He agreed to an interview to share some of strategy.,

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. What came up in conversation was, "Where is 'away?'" As the conversation evolved, by the end of dinner I said, "You know what? I am curious.

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