Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks. Expect a few blog posts from me on these topics, but in this post I’d like to reflect on what I learned about mindfulness lead by Chris Block , CEO of American Leadership Forum in Silicon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

population — and what attention has been paid to American Muslims’ giving has been consumed with a fear of it possibly being linked to foreign terrorist networks. But before we get into that study, some basic understanding of Muslim beliefs are paramount. Jews, and research organizations studying their community.

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Association Analytics

AUGUST 14, 2023

AI has garnered a lot of global and national attention across most industries in recent months. Keep in mind that the more specific the model gets and the more specific the training dataset, the better outcomes you’ll find. The key to determining which tools to work with depends on your goals.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

This question needs our attention. As a group, they want multiple avenues to make donations, 50% want to see the impact of their gifts, and 50% don’t mind multiple solicitations in a year. Keep in mind, donor research has become more readily available, and it is now easier to know basic information about almost all our donors.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

A 2015 study from Formstack polled more than 650,000 people across various industries to determine submission habits. on a Monday, while forms about donations received the highest amount of attention about 2:30 p.m. Pay attention to usability. People are more likely to fill out forms at certain times.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s time to shift gears and give email the attention it truly deserves. According to a recent study by Campaign Monitor , email marketing has an astonishing ROI of 4400%! A study by Edgerank Checker found that Facebook posts from nonprofit Pages only reached an average of 7.7% The numbers don’t lie! billion by 2025.

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Achieve

MARCH 31, 2021

If you ultimately decide to move ahead with a new campaign, keep these additional elements in mind: Your campaign’s feasibility study. This exploratory study, conducted by a third-party fundraising consultant, gauges your (and your donors’) readiness for a capital campaign. Additional events and engagement opportunities.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With that in mind, the focus should be on them, not on you or your organization. . Their attention spans are short. This is why there are all sorts of readability tips you want to keep in mind, beginning with the Flesch-Kincaid Grade level test. For more on that, look into eye movement studies. Don’t overdo this, however.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As you plan your direct mail donor acquisition campaign, keep the following tips in mind. Every piece of direct mail that converts donors has to not only capture their attention but also move them to take the next step and give. When your direct mail materials align with your nonprofit’s brand, people know to pay attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2017

Email is a depersonalized channel of communications because you don’t see the effect you’re having on the person receiving the email. The research study found that the expectation of assumed availability is what exhausts people and the anticipation of work creates stress that can lead to burnout. Next, focus on training your attention.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2017

The 60 Minutes piece include an interview with Larry Rosen , an expert in the psychology of technology, author, and research psychologist who studies multitasking, social networking, and other topics. Put only “tools” — and not apps designed to consume more of your attention — on your home screen.

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Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

You want to draw attention to the great work you’re doing (since it’s such a key part of remaining socially and economically sustainable). The evening was an incredible success, and you can watch a more detailed case study of what exactly made Variety Unbound so magical below. Remain economically viable in a sea of noble causes?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 12, 2022

And I studied appeals that impressed me. Accept that people have short attention spans these days. When I write my first draft, I go wordy, typing everything that comes to mind. Brainstorm 10 subject lines while your email content is fresh in your mind. There’s a saying that a confused mind always says “no.”

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How To Win Your Donor’s Attention and Secure Their Gift. In short: When you rank well, you end up ahead of other nonprofits or causes that might be competing for your donor’s attention. This will attract the attention of those algorithms and prompt them to promote your post. . What is SEO and why does it matter?

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

For schools that manage their own billing processes, this means giving rigorous attention to payment due dates and quickly contacting the family to investigate the reason. Families are busier than ever, and the missed payment may be an honest mistake, or they may believe that the school doesn’t mind if they pay slowly. Case Study St.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 22, 2019

And not just breaks that last a few minutes, it is just important to encourage staff to take their lunch break according to this new study. Looks like the new optimum amount of sleep is now 6-8 hours, based on this new, large scale study. But too much sleep is not good for your health either.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They are looking for a trustworthy, reliable, and attentive leader. Be mindful of job hoppers. Study after study tells us that the primary reason development officers leave for other organizations is in search of more responsibility and higher salaries. Foster trust through consistency. Spend time with your officers.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

By translating these lessons into the nonprofit context, we can gain valuable insights into crafting campaigns that inspire participation rather than simply grab attention. Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. Apply those lessons.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Furthermore, Smith and Lewis teach that in bringing to light the existence of paradox in each dilemma, our minds become open to the possibility for more as we begin to deconstruct the dichotomy between one choice or another and we begin to apply ourselves towards making more creative, flexible, and impactful decisions.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment.

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Nonprofits Source

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Studies show that people spend an average of eight hours and five minutes interacting with digital media per day. Once you have a target audience in mind, start putting your ideas into action and building a strong digital presence for your organization. Then, link back to these resources across your other marketing channels.

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M+R

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The answers should be more clear since we are talking about one specific mind rather than an audience’s collective experience, and there is often the opportunity to ask these questions directly. An expert can speak with authority in their area of study—that’s authentic.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 21, 2023

To reenergize your board and refocus their attention on your nonprofit’s priorities, use these best practices: Engage your board members in nonprofit strategic planning Empower board members to help with fundraising Create productive working relationships Your board is a powerful resource for your organization.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Furthermore, Smith and Lewis teach that in bringing to light the existence of paradox in each dilemma, our minds become open to the possibility for more as we begin to deconstruct the dichotomy between one choice or another and we begin to apply ourselves towards making more creative, flexible, and impactful decisions.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. Studies show that fundraising campaigns with regular updates can raise up to 138% more funds than those without updates! Does anything come to mind immediately? School provides no breakfast or lunch.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2021

Moving forward with how to retain and upgrade nonprofit donors in mind. Pay attention: Every donor deserves thoughtful responsiveness. If you pay attention only to fueling up, leaving the leaking hole in your gas tank unattended, you’ll run dry. Stop assuming they don’t need or deserve recognition or attention. .

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2023

What have they enjoyed from gifts made to other good causes that they haven’t seen receive enough attention from your nonprofit? Stewardship should be carefully designed with the donor’s personality in mind. Study your retention rate in keeping donors to make repeat and hopefully larger gifts each year.

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

That said, don’t draw too much attention from your donation form. Let’s look at some examples: Minds Matter of Los Angeles. Minds Matter of Los Angeles added a background image of the students that benefit from their programs. Studies have shown that adding videos to your landing page can increase conversion rates by 80%!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 4, 2019

We believe nonprofits and fundraisers who focus on these five topics and develop an overarching strategy that considers these subjects will set themselves up for long-term results as forward-minded individuals and organizations. Organizations that pay attention to the demands of the workforce stand to reap substantial rewards.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Here are some important tips to keep in mind when cranking out content that people want to read. A host of studies show that the most successful blogs are those that allow for readers to comment on a post, offer an opinion, suggest another line of thinking etc. Start with your title. Foster feedback.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Nonprofit organizations, and civil societies long before that, have always sought to bring like-minded and motivated people together to build community and solve social issues. With proper attention and vocalization of self-care, burnout is reduced, self-value is cultivated and camaraderie is formed. Illustration generated by DALL·E.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

And you’re far from the only one; studies report that 85% of employees are not engaged or actively disengaged at work. This means more than just losing your employees’ attention at your All Hands meetings. Without an objective in mind or ways to measure progress, employees can feel less driven. Improved profitability.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

Prioritize donor stewardship : Focus attentively on donor stewardship and engagement to build strong, long-lasting relationships with your supporters. Funder assessments and donor feasibility studies are critical at this point, especially when advanced prospect research is integrated into the fundraising process.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 25, 2019

They focus on spending time to move their audience into a favorable frame of mind before presenting the call to action. Because we ascribe great importance to whatever captures our attention first in an interaction, and it tends to frame and influence our subsequent response. Suspension Equals Attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

He provides you proven techniques, workshop processes, real-world case studies and examples and insightful observations from business leaders and his own career – which includes 20 years as an executive at IBM and CFO positions at Cisco and Red Hat. It is earned as much as it is defined.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

With the big picture in mind, lets look at the recent evidence for a video investment. According to a 2013 ComScore study , 83% of 12-17 year olds and 91% of 18-24 year olds are watching online video on a regular basis. Video Stats: How Video Impacts Constituent Behavior.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2015

As my work as a trainer pivots more towards leadership development in a networked world, I’ve been doing more and more training on the topic of mindfulness at work techniques. This particular study attracted a lot of media attention and I read through about 50 different online articles and posts.

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