Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. The best practices below should help if you’re nonprofit is noticing a decrease in engagement and exposure.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

If your by-laws do NOT include these things, you and your Board need to make this a priority to create these policies and amend your by-laws as soon as possible. Practical/tactical stuff like processes and systems is easy to fix. and what the voting and decision-making process will be. Think of them as rules or guidelines. Brainstorm.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 23, 2024

Best practices of what makes for an effective email continue to evolve. Updates three years ago to Apple’s data privacy policies allowing users to limit tracking of email open rates have further complicated efforts to measure audience engagement. Following best email practices these won’t guarantee you the results you’re seeking.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. I’d wind myself up in circles and never really get anywhere. Q: How does it sound?

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. To celebrate my very first blog post, I decided to be brave: I will introduce an emgerging concept: “Attention Philanthropy” (AP).

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Your job is to figure out how to navigate policies for its responsible use, both for internal and for external communications. Better storytelling/more humanity Whether told face-to-face with a major donor, in a thank you video, or in your fundraising emails, stories are the most powerful tool in your fundraising and marketing arsenal.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

And with AI image generators, you can create custom visuals that will grab attention and convey complex information in a simple way. These images could be used for a wide variety of storytelling and attention-grabbing hooks for content. The short answer is practice. Are you working on a report or presentation? 13 per token.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2021

Specifically, you should create content around the “why” of your existence and share the stories that demonstrate your successes in fulfilling your mission. Here are some examples of what you can share: A story they’ll want to enter into. Take a look at how you’re telling your story. . Something useful to them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

Content curation can provide visibility, but before you can reap results you have identify the opportunity — a campaign, announcement of a new program, or release of policy information – to curate news and information around your topic. They should know the topic area, but also understand practice of curation.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Additionally, many inner-city schools are overcrowded, which can make it difficult for students to receive individualized attention, and for teachers to effectively educate their students. Review and update the organization’s policies and practices to ensure that they are fair and inclusive for all members of the community.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

Stories surfaced reminding us of its pitfalls — from a lawyer citing fabricated court cases ( [link] ) to harmful advice delivered by an AI bot replacing a nonprofit’s helpline ( [link] ). The Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington has developed a practice and guidance around writing data statements ( [link] ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

Here’s a storify of the curated tweets , but I wanted to pull out one of the questions that came up: “How do I get my nonprofit’s CEO to pay attention to social let alone use it?” Get Their Attention: “Camp outside their door.” Does your nonprofit’s CEO use social media for leadership?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

It's locked in white papers, policy briefs, and fact sheets. Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

This blog post will offer some practical tips to ensure you are creating the best relationships with your volunteers and ensuring you are maximizing the potential of those passionate about your mission. Have an open door policy with your volunteer communication. Interview, interview, interview your volunteers.

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Classy

APRIL 22, 2021

Influencing corporate sustainability policies and practices. In partnership, we are committed to achieving the following milestones: Influence Company Policies and Practices. Corporate Green Policy: Achieved. Corporate Green Policy: Achieved. Customer stories and highlights: Achieved.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Have Them at Hello Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our It’s a good idea to follow strategic best practices , but be true to your own vision, mission, and values rather than copying a competitor’s playbook. Ask a question. (“How Newsletters.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

HAVE THEM AT HELLO Start with an irresistible subject line that’s 50 characters or less and grabs your audience’s attention: Convey urgency. (“Our It’s a good idea to follow strategic best practices , but be true to your own vision, mission, and values rather than copying a competitor’s playbook. Ask a question. (“How Newsletters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

” He started off with the story of Chelsea Welch and Alois Bell to illustrate how civic life has changed in the last 5 years. Lee used this story to illustrate three digital revolutions that are taking place that are having and will continue to have an impact on personal, professional, and civic life. #1: Ultimately, Ms.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

Despite the generic title, this is a report chock full of examples, best practices and data about the effects of joining the conversation online. Joining the conversation is incredibly important if these organizations expect to change policy and change minds. Joining the conversation really means conversations. What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

The steps include reading, commenting, and sharing stories of personal behavior change. Societal Change: Impact on society, policy discussions, and conversations that advance sustainable practices. Among other changes, it requires encouraging employers to have more bike friendly policies.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 27, 2021

Welcome to “Tech Policies for Virtual Teams—A Leader’s Responsibility.” I’m with Nonprofit Quarterly , and I direct our Advancing Practice program. As you know, we’re building a membership program of people that focus on advancing their leadership and management practice. We also are practical, and agile, and collaborative.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Note from Beth: As part of my work this year as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I’m running several peer learning groups based on the ideas in “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” and Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly Maturity of Practice model. Have they been able to put the ideas into practice?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 23, 2021

There are several key attributes inherent to the nonprofit sector culture that create a perfect “home” for practicing Lean. Practicing this people-first approach relies on a number of standard activities. Connection is essential to truly practice empathy, which is the foundation of the nonprofit sector. People-Driven.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. Here’s a sampling: Our organization does advocacy around some policy issues. A check list to work through with your legal counsel: 1.)

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NTEN

MAY 12, 2011

It's locked in white papers, policy briefs, and fact sheets. Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

We started with key results and worked backwards to technical assistance goals: Kids get health care coverage Policies are adopted More attention from policymakers. More and better partners, more and better relationships with reporters and more or better policy maker relationships. and storify. What happened next was wonderful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

For two of the peer learning groups , we explored best practices for using Facebook strategically as part of an integrated communications plan based on this content ( [link] ). Post a variety of different media types, photographs and visuals get attention, shorter status updates, and curated links.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 18, 2012

We help the human rights movement speak truth to power, because we believe each story of human rights abuse is a tool for justice. Check out recent press coverage of our work, featuring the head of our human rights team, Dr. Patrick Ball, in Foreign Policy magazine and NPR's On The Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Organizations must support staffs’ self-care efforts through clearly articulate values, policies, and programs. The bottom line is that you want to scale happy, healthy, pay attention organizational culture. Share your story in the comments or fill out our survey.

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See3

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

“ Share and Enjoy: Leave a Reply Get Tips and Best Practices Sign up below to get our newsletters highlighting the latest in online marketing and communications for nonprofits. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

It's locked in white papers, policy briefs, and fact sheets. Given the attention that Data gets from the media, influencers, and the hill, we believe that every communications department is obligated to look closer at their data and how they are using it - and should be tapping into it to get work done towards your organizations goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2012

The framework is a social media maturity of practice model called “Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly” Maturity of Social Media and is featured in my next book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Written social media policy. Solicit and share stories. Advocates get more attention from policymakers. Written social media plan.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

So much attention in philanthropy has been devoted to nonprofit accountability, like the work of Charity Navigator ; it looks like the time has come for funders to be more open about how they’re doing grantmaking. Increase understanding of best practices in foundation transparency and accountability in an online world.

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See3

SEPTEMBER 1, 2008

Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

So, I divided my talk into two broad themes: high level strategy and one the ground the practice. The second half of the talk was on practice. Since Networked Nonprofits are experts using social media, what does this look like in practice. Not all concepts transfer… #ncwk. saramcmillen : What do we socialize first?

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See3

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Sure they do, but so does an engaging story. Using stop motion technique more common with animation, it is a nice way to get people to pay attention to something pretty mundane. So, don’t stress about production quality as much as think about story and how you will get the views to engage with your story.

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NTEN

MAY 25, 2011

Most of this work is aimed at influencing public policy or educating the public – both places where attention spans are really short. Great maps unfold stories in successive layers of visual focus and comprehension. First impressions are the entry points to great stories, even ones about data!

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