Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

But there was also another sign on the wall that described their Quarter 3 theme word “Mindfulness” and a reflective question, “What behaviors and processes can we establish to engender more mindfulness and presence in our interactions.” Many organizations do that. This is a common challenge for many nonprofits.

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.orgSource

MAY 23, 2023

That’s a question every association CEO should be able to answer. Yes, you can get people to put down their phones and pay attention. Allow plenty of time on the agenda for the financial staff to explain when and how statements will be available, review banking, investment, and auditing arrangements, and answer questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Clive Wilson My favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

To help you compile this survey and get the data you need, we’ve compiled a few tips for writing post-event surveys and details of some of the most important questions that you need to ask. But before you start randomly lobbing questions at participants, we have a few tips that will help you improve the process.

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EveryAction

JUNE 22, 2016

Unfortunately, there were so many questions from the audience that we weren't able answer them all during the alotted time. Here are some great, thoughtful questions that we received and Brett's email wisdom. " My bigger question is: why continue to keep sending? They’re not getting the email based on that alone. "D

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

I hope you enjoy this snapshot of a conversation that left me with more questions than answers, a place where I always love to be. Ask yourself these tough questions,” Greg replied. I asked Greg what strategies he recommends for a market where there is so much competition for people’s time and attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2024

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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EveryAction

APRIL 6, 2017

From there, supporters can easily enter their Twitter information and send off a barrage of tweets that are sure to get attention. They can simply choose the politicians, companies, or brands to engage and craft the perfect tweet about their cause or campaign. It can even help them find their elected officials - that’s pretty powerful!

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sgEngage

APRIL 17, 2024

And every advocate for social good has much to gain by paying attention to the Information half of IT. Why pay attention to data? Looking backwards at historical data helps you answer that question. There is someone who pays attention to detail and makes the time to correct small errors. Data is valuable! That’s okay!

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Actually, they are triplets because Microsoft has a bot named Bing, who receives less attention. Create a personalized chatbot to interact with members, answer questions, and offer customized recommendations. Then, define the primary user questions and corresponding answers. Check Bing out. This is Chat’s contribution.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2017

If you have questions or concerns, there’s a real human being available to respond to your inquiries and that’s rare in the social media space. Snapchat and Instagram may be all the buzz, but ignoring LinkedIn Pages is a mistake. Thanks LinkedIn! LinkedIn Pages have a new design.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 21, 2021

Natural language queries are web searches reflecting your normal spoken language like you might express if you were asking the question verbally of another person. As voice recognition features become more and more commonplace, this method of searching behavior becomes more relevant and deserving of attention.

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.orgSource

JULY 10, 2023

We began this project because, as early adopters of digital solutions, we could see that technology was creating waves and that a rogue tsunami was not out of the question. The Critical Questions will prompt you to evaluate your organization’s current status. Critical Questions What is your association’s value proposition?

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Let us guide you through answers to some of your questions about SEO. The higher visibility your page gets in search results, the greater your possibility to draw the attention of potential customers to your business. People are aware they may need better SEO to stand out but might not know where to start. What is SEO?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

However, there’s no disputing that the power of social media for nonprofits has diminished significantly in recent years and the question is: Why make a concerted effort to send your website visitors to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter when once they follow you on any of those sites, they are unlikely to see any of your posts and tweets anyway?

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Achieve

JULY 27, 2017

How can an individual turn his or her attention from the general issues present in so many communities to the importance of one issue affecting a group of people they may have never met before? When it comes to developing messaging for a fundraising appeal, I’m asked one question more than any other: How do I get started?

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VisionLink

APRIL 20, 2022

The purpose of National Volunteer Week is to not only thank current volunteers but to encourage more people to volunteer by drawing attention to those who are already helping make the world a better place. Fun question: Which president signed the proclamation that established National Volunteer Week? Answer: Richard Nixon.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Watch this on-demand webinar to tips on how to give your data the love and attention it deserves throughout the year, as well as quick wins to make it extra sparkly at least once a year. 3. Be consistent – If every department asks their own questions in their own way with their own check boxes, your data likely won’t be usable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A pop-up is an informational or promotional offer that displays over the top of your website content, with the goal of capturing users’ attention quickly and easily. The golden rule (and question you should be asking yourself) is, “Is this relevant to my visitor?” Attentive (for mobile SMS sign-up). OptinMonster.

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Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

As a member of Generation Z (Gen Z), or today’s 11- to 26-year-olds, I have been curious about the advice given to nonprofits on capturing younger audiences’ attention. But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2014

Have questions or lost your code? It is absolutely critical you send this form in by Tuesday, January 7 at 12pm PT. You''ll need your four-digit code that you received in your acceptance email from Lindsay as well. Send me an email and we''ll see what options we have. Not a speaker this year?

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

The answer to that last question is almost certainly your website. Answering these questions will be a great way to get started making UX improvements across your website. There’s a ton of competition for your donors’ attention online, especially during the year-end season. Make full use of your blog content.

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sgEngage

APRIL 23, 2024

Depending on how your application is set up, you can add an open-ended question or discuss it during a follow-up conversation. Here are some questions you can ask potential grantees, either as part of the application or as a follow-up conversation: Who at your organization can approve grant spending?

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

We’d love to hear what questions you have about integrating AI into your social media practice, whether you raise your hand at NTC or send us a message later. We’ll share more after the session and dive into some of the questions we’ll tackle here: Everything’s changing so fast, is everyone already using AI? Template creation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 30, 2016

Clive Wilson My favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Call to Action with Contact Information : Provide ways for guests to reach you for reservations, questions, or clarifications. Attention Grabbing Headline This is your chance to grab the attention of your reader and get them to pay attention to this special gala invitation. Digital or Physical?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Once you’ve got their attention, people will want to get in touch, to find more information about becoming a member. There are a few important tips that you should follow when having a conversation with a prospective member; Answer questions as directly and succulently as possible. Respond to messages fast. Give reliable information.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question come from a nonprofit employee who want advice on whether suspense or emotion is a better hook in a fundraising appeal: . As with many things in life, there is no one right way to capture folks’ attention.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Does negativity and alarm really raise funds?” —John, CEO of a civic education nonprofit Dear John, This is a top-of-mind question for many fundraising professionals. Since negative information draws greater attention, many may believe it has greater validity. This might be why bad news seems to garner more attention.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Call attention to and recognize cooperative behavior. Bjorn Billhardt Nathan Kracklauer Today, the authors answer these questions for us: Question : How will readers benefit from making the book part of a book club experience as you recommend readers do? Model cooperative behavior.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Give the speaker your full attention and keep an open, receptive mind. Toward the end of the book is Appendix C, which lists 45 core questions to help you assess job applicants. He suggests asking this question of individuals you encounter each day: “ What was the happiest part of your day? Only one person talks at a time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 27, 2016

My other favorite part of the book is the " 10 Questions on Engagement," that all start out with, To what extent.does your organization facilitate opportunities for engagement within and between all stakeholder groups, so that they may share perspectives, learn and grow together in support of the organization's purpose?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2012

However it also raises new questions: If mobile technology is helping to eliminate traditional aspects of the digital divide, is it creating new ones? ZeroDivide explores these questions and others in our new report “Funding Mobile Strategies for Social Impact: The Future is Now”.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 18, 2021

and getting the question, “So what does your organization do?”. You need a quick, simple response to this question in your back pocket—one that showcases your work, why it’s important, and leaves the door open for future conversations about gifts and sponsorships. One that could, if handled right, could lead to a powerful partnership.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

We make information into data when we explicitly attach it to a question and explicitly or implicitly connect it to an approach for making sense of it. Datamaking can enhance capacity building efforts through group questioning and analysis. Information is everything that is coming at us. However, to have data requires intention.

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Candid

MARCH 1, 2022

It seems like you have to answer the same questions over and over in every grant proposal. And in longer government proposals, sometimes it seems like you have to answer the same question twice right in the same application! For example, Funder A may have a question that says “describe your location and the populations you serve.”

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 19, 2023

Does it cost more to display a sense of urgency or to pay attention to detail? For example: How much does it cost to express genuine interest in customers or to anticipate their needs? Do you pay your employees more to smile, to make eye contact, or to add energy to their voices?

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