Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

This fall and winter I’m working with a group of organizations in Chicago to raise awareness around homelessness, alongside screenings of the @Home documentary that features portraits of this issue through the eyes of activist Mark Horvath. The Boot Camp includes training, coaching, and project based learning.

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MARCH 11, 2024

Hire for Fit Don’t rely on games, group lunches, or happy hours to turn incompatibility into excellence. Then you need an environment that maximizes individual talents while allowing groups to work successfully together. Don’t rely on games or group lunches to turn incompatibility into excellence.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

Defining ‘community service’ broadly Based on surveys and focus groups, Leveraging the Potential of Youth Service found that young people ages 18 to 25 defined “community service” broadly, beyond volunteering with a nonprofit organization. reported for “informal helping.” reported for “informal helping.”

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. A nd learn volunteer empowerment strategies to try out at your organization! Like many associations, PEAK Grantmaking benefits from the work of member volunteers. Mentor/Mentee program.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? Marketing can customize campaigns utilizing information from the group that regularly communicates with constituents. Using data to upsell and cross-promote products and services, both groups can support increased revenue streams.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

Key types of advocacy Issue awareness Before organizations can create advocates for their cause, they need to make people aware of the issues they’re trying to solve. This is where issue awareness comes in. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2023

So, has our living laboratory brought us all onboard with the benefits of the virtual office? Most groups navigated the unusual challenges and got work done. Groups that developed a structure and schedule for online meetings managed their time and effort more efficiently. What are the lessons learned?

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MAY 29, 2023

Many groups have adopted DEI as a strategic priority. Some groups are reluctant to divert attention from member engagement and attrition. Your team may need to be educated about the urgency for and the benefits of embarking on a diversity plan. Give the group some easy wins and some more visionary ambitions.

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sgEngage

JUNE 3, 2024

If the idea of welcoming this cause-minded but still developing age group to serve in a board capacity boggles your mind, answer these questions: Have you considered the vast (decades-long) giving potential of Gen Z, like my cousins who have recently launched into the workplace? How can your organization benefit from this? can pay off.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Step 1: Build the top of your funnel SImply put, building the top of the funnel means participating in activities designed to create awareness about your association. Target new audiences – We focus on member experience, satisfaction, and retention, but what about the more tangential groups we touch as an organization?

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

Is your marketing team hanging out at the North Pole while the membership group chills in Antarctica? Marketing can customize campaigns utilizing information from the group that regularly communicates with constituents. Using data to upsell and cross-promote products and services, both groups can support increased revenue streams.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

Although we are all more aware of the benefits of diversity, one of the remaining hurdles is resistance to representation from outside of an association’s professional sphere. My colleague Joanna Pineda, Founder, CEO, and Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International, Inc. Respect for the group and their time.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In fairness, so many groups operate with minimal staff that this type of program can seem like a luxury. If mentoring is a new concept for your group, baby steps may be needed to create buy-in. Awareness of where communication may be challenging. I’m not sure that mentoring is a priority in most associations.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Successful businesses often leverage a simple concept: become better members of the community and reap the benefits of increased profit in the form goodwill. These efforts pay dividends to the business while benefiting said non-profit and improving the quality of life in the local community. It’s great for you and it’s great for them.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 4, 2023

They have seen remarkable results with people from all walks of life, but they’re also keenly aware of the obstacles that tend to come up. We want teams and groups to read and discuss this book together and we know from experience with Ed’s first book that Pat Byrnes ’ cartoons are great conversation starters.

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.orgSource

MARCH 28, 2023

Build Competencies Connecting with diverse groups and people creates nuanced vision. An open mind and the ability to connect and collaborate with diverse groups and people (especially those who don’t share your point of view) creates the nuanced vision needed to imagine multiple outcomes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2011

They were also one of the first nonprofits to utilize Myspace back in 2005 and Facebook Groups in 2006. For example, and as much as I love Sea Shepherd and appreciate their effort to be an early adopter in group text messaging, so far all of their text alerts have linked to their desktop site. I’d love to know of others?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

In fact, behavioral science should inform the ways you recruit and engage supporters as well as raise awareness for your cause. A key benefit of this campaign is giving their supporters free rein of how they wish to raise money for the organization, promoting creativity and a sense of ownership.

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EveryAction

JULY 31, 2023

The value of matching gifts in year-end fundraising The year-end season, combined with matching gifts, creates a powerful opportunity with many benefits for nonprofit fundraisers. Spread awareness of matching gift programs throughout the year. Spread awareness of matching gift programs throughout the year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2019

They bring together communities, create unmatched energy, and tend to be big money makers and great at spreading awareness. Online ticketing and registration , team fundraising, data collection, and integrated social sharing capabilities are just a few ways your nonprofit can benefit from using an online platform.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 30, 2023

They have seen remarkable results with people from all walks of life, but they’re also keenly aware of the obstacles that tend to come up. We want teams and groups to read and discuss this book together and we know from experience with Ed’s first book that Pat Byrnes ’ cartoons are great conversation starters.

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Benefit Kansas Leadership Authoring 52

Nimble AMS

JULY 11, 2022

What kind of benefits are members looking for when they join an association? According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , member priorities have shifted to tangible, personal benefits. According to the Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study , member priorities have shifted to tangible, personal benefits.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

Early careerists also responded that raising awareness was their second most important priority. . Recruiting younger members by providing desirable benefits is vital for organizational success and longevity.?When Here are five member benefits early careerists will seek at any association: ? ? . Education programs.

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Care2

MARCH 8, 2023

Consumers are becoming more and more aware of how their personal data is being used. Right now, 72% of people say they feel that almost all of what they do online is being tracked, while 81% of that group say that the potential risks they face because of data collection outweigh the benefits.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Participants can benefit from leadership development, knowledge sharing, network building, collaborations or partnerships, and/or compensation. . Committees tend to be smaller groups of selected representatives who review and decide on grants. Ample time and support for review of materials as well as group discussion and debate.

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Nucleus

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Dave Coriale of DelCor realized 12 years ago that many associations benefit from using a framework to assess these elements, and created the Association IT Maturity Model for this purpose. This awareness sets a solid foundation and progress may begin. when he had no answer, she told him, “20 years ago.”

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

To successfully implement changes to your grantmaking application, you need to communicate the benefits of data-driven and user-centered design to your leadership, tie the benefits to your organization’s overall goals, and involve your leadership in the decision-making process.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

To begin, create a page on your website that explains the benefits of your monthly giving program and that includes a donation form where monthly giving is the only option. Despite the popular myth which asserts that email is dying, the truth is that email use is growing with all age groups worldwide.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A few months ago, we surveyed a group of people from Generation Z (Gen Z) to get their thoughts on nonprofit social media. The other benefit of this approach is that you can see the post and others’ reactions to it. When asked an open-ended question about how they supported nonprofits, 71% cited social media sharing.

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Candid

MARCH 27, 2024

and whether your profile might benefit from a review and update. For example, arts and culture groups saw month-over-month increases of 111% in January and 61% in February. Here we provide a snapshot of what’s been trending. We’re focusing on subject areas because this controlled vocabulary is consistent and can be accurately ranked.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Before the pandemic, way back In November 2019, a group of academic meeting researchers from several universities, business leaders, and consultants met to review and analyze hundreds of research studies about what makes meetings effective. There are a few more benefits to turning off your camera on Zoom.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you have decided to use a collective group model, you may invite all eligible applicants to participate. Or you might invite a broad group of people to participate, including applicants, residents, donors, researchers, and more. All groups have hierarchies and people who may be marginalized within that context.

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sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Some examples: Employee retention rate Absenteeism rate Employee satisfaction, quantified on a questionnaire or survey Free Guide Development Plan Toolkit Download Now Utilizing Effective Data Tools Many nonprofits started out as a grassroots group with a dream and some bootstraps. That’s where technology can make a real impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 1, 2022

Sponsorships are different than regular donations because they are essentially business deals, with mutual benefits for both nonprofit and for-profit. And, luckily for nonprofits, for the sponsorship to be legal, the benefits to the sponsoring corporation cannot outweigh the benefits to the tax-exempt nonprofit.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. Social media helps you build more connections within your community, allowing you to raise more awareness and money for your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Similar to how consumer brands use holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday to ignite the spirit of the holiday season and boost foot (or click) traffic, nonprofits can leverage Giving Tuesday to attract donor awareness, gifts, and loyalty. A group of major donors who want to make a big impact.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Use ads to promote major fundraising campaigns, events, or cause awareness days. What are the benefits of using Facebook Ads for nonprofits? What are the benefits of using Facebook Ads for nonprofits? There are many benefits to using Facebook Ads for nonprofits. Are you just trying to raise awareness for your cause?

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