Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2011

In the Networked Nonprofit “ Learning Loops , we illustrated how networked nonprofits do a real-time, lighter assessment process as they engage their community and make improvements and adjustments along the way. Number of followers has become a benchmark stat like the number of hits on our web pages used to be.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Here are important factors that nonprofits should consider when developing year-end campaigns, which, if executed successfully, will further their missions and make a profound impact on the communities they serve. Common benchmarks include the number of new donors, the number of new email subscribers, or volunteer sign-ups.

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EveryAction

MAY 30, 2023

Before your event, use an email series to give supporters a refresher on the policy issues you’re working on and how they’re impacting the community. Social media Social media platforms, with their ability to swiftly spread communication across networks of supporters, can help generate grassroots momentum for your cause.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

At #MFOM14, I participated as a speaker, leading one workshop, Email Marketing to Support Year-Round Online Fundraising , and as a panelist for the session, Visual Communication: Create pictures, videos, and presentations quickly, easily, and affordably. What free or low-cost tools do you rely on for creating visual media?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a community that takes a while to understand and adapt to. That said, for those nonprofits that do want to grow a community on Twitter, follow these best practices when writing your tweets to maximize the likelihood of your tweets getting noticed: 1. 10) Explore Twitter Spaces, Newsletters, and Communities.

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Care2

JANUARY 21, 2013

These are the types of questions we hope to see answered in the upcoming video benchmark study for nonprofits being conducted by Edelman, See3 Communications, and YouTube. Are people who like or comment on these videos signing up for organization’s enewsletters, are they donating money, volunteering, taking an advocacy action?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

This strategy will encompass tailored activities, communication channels, and personalized interactions aimed at making their members more satisfied and encouraging them to contribute to the organization’s mission. Make it a Two Way Street: The key to a successful social media strategy is making sure communication is flowing both ways.

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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2010

The second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, a joint project of Common Knowledge, thePort, and NTEN, has hard data and insights on the trends surrounding social networking technology as part of nonprofit organizations' marketing, communications, fundraising, and program services. > Get the Full Report (for free).

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Virtual bbcon 2020 is fast approaching, with thousands of nonprofits registrants, many of whom are fundraising, communications and marketing pros like yourself: ready to expand your vision with fresh ideas and actionable inspiration! From Insight to Action: Using Analytics and Benchmarking in Fundraising Strategy.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

We continue to grow our offerings in Nimble Communities and reach higher levels of member engagement,” said Michael Blake, Chief Technology Officer at American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Offer your members virtual and in-person opportunities to network, learn, and connect to increase engagement and offer membership value.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 25, 2021

But, here’s something you might not know: Nimble AMS is part of a connected network of solutions for associations from Community Brands. In addition to providing membership management solutions, Community Brands delivers exceptional support for associations’ needs on multiple levels, including solutions for: Learning management.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2020

They also have a responsibility to their donors to spend their resources wisely – especially when it comes to things like marketing and communications that often get put on the back burner. Every nonprofit has the goal of extending their impact as far as they can by helping as many people as possible.

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NTEN

APRIL 3, 2012

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2021

A global pandemic changed the way we live, and NGOs worked hard to keep their communities safe. 2020 was a unique year for everyone.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

And what’s most important to communicate to donors as the year comes to a close? Report The Nonprofit Email Report: Data-Backed Insights for GivingTuesday and Year-End Learn More Thinking Through Your Year-End Communication Strategy Before you get started with year-end giving email sends, it’s important to think through your strategy.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Marketing General Incorporated’s 2021 Marketing Benchmarking Report, 50% of associations surveyed believe lack of engagement is the top reason members didn’t renew. Loyalty – as they become more engaged and committed, they are now taking steps like volunteering, donating, mentoring and posting in the community chats.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. The Average Facebook & Twitter Communities Grow by 30% and 81%, respectively.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 13, 2019

Jews, and research organizations studying their community. As the ISPU report summarizes, “as a community, American Muslims are just as invested, if not more so, in addressing issues facing those outside of their faith community as they are in helping their own community members.”.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud just released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. The report is full of insights into how nonprofits are using social networks as part of their marketing, communications and fundraising strategies. 6 Key Findings from the Report. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. View Large Version or.

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NTEN

JULY 3, 2012

[This is part one of a series taking a closer look at the key benchmarks from our 6th Annual Nonprofit Technology Staffing & Investments Survey Report , conducted with The NonProfit Times. You can download the complete report for free here.]

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Has your nonprofit identified an unaddressed need within your community? To help you build a sustainable volunteer program, in this guide, we’ll cover the essential steps for starting a volunteer program: Conduct a community needs assessment. Streamline ongoing volunteer management and communication. Craft a mission statement.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Benchmarking and CRM Lack of solid recordkeeping and full use of its nonprofit CRM is at the very top of pain points I continue to observe in the nonprofit sector. Intentionality and intersectionality in your marketing practices Personalize communications based on identity to attract diversity in donors and teams.

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Tech Soup

JULY 16, 2013

In early education, children learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in order to communicate, collaborate, and contribute in the world. Libraries, nonprofits, and schools are already working hard to teach digital skills and competency, but they need support of the entire community to help people thrive in the technology age.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

By continuing to carefully communicate with their communities, they gain audience insights and trust built on empathy and an understanding of shifting needs. Benchmarking, forecasting, and determining how your organization fares with its supporters is difficult when there is a data gap. Strategy is vital.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 27, 2019

Share your data and the results of the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report with your email list and social communities. Now in its fourth edition, this year’s report provides technology benchmarks for Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States and Canada. How to Apply.

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Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

According to the latest M+R Benchmarks Study , monthly giving increased by 11% in 2022, making up 28% of all online revenue. having your marketing team launch a new campaign and explore a different communication channel). Communication preferences. Next, specify exactly how you will achieve the goal (e.g.,

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Communicating need is paramount to responsive generosity, with the most efficient channels being the news and press. Through the news, or by seeing the need in the community firsthand, the need is clear and support flows from those able to give. Donors respond to need. Follow the Leaders. Tracking new giving trends.

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2023

To achieve this, Forum One conducted a comprehensive landscape analysis and full audits of their technical ecosystem, communications, and analytics as well as stakeholder interviews. To do this, the dashboard provides city leaders and communities with an array of regularly updated data that is specific to neighborhood and/or city boundaries.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

An annual report is an important public document that nonprofits publish each year to communicate with their community and donors. The annual report includes things like your organization’s major accomplishments, benchmarks, and constituent success stories. What is an annual report? . Share key indicators. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2014

That’s exactly what the Latino Community Foundation did. Tell us briefly about the mission of the Latino Community Foundation (purpose, staffing/budget size, and fundraising history). The Latino Community Foundation (LCF) is the premier Latino fund in California. LCF is a champion and advocate for the Latino community.

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NTEN

JUNE 4, 2013

In the spring of 2013, NTEN and Avectra surveyed nonprofit communications, fundraising, and leadership staff about their engagement data management practices, findings, and future plans. The results of the study are available in this graphic report.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

After seeing thousands of organizations raise millions of dollars with peer to peer fundraising campaigns, we have put together this quick guide to show you how you can engage with your community to run a winning peer to peer fundraising campaign in 2022. Quick Overview. The Structure of a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Even if you don’t reach it this year, you’ll have set an important benchmark you can use to inform next year’s goals. Pay attention to the point about establishing a communications timeline! Your communications timeline for returning donors will look slightly different. Plan for them, too! The possibilities are endless!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2013

I always look at Michael Hoffman, CEO, See3 Communications for an answer. Regardless of mission or size, your participation will help to define the value of video in the nonprofit community”. Currently, there are no significant benchmarks around video for nonprofits. 24th. Will nonprofits follow that trend?

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Greater Giving

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Donors Like to Make a Difference in their community. Community is one of our deepest shared experiences—and you and your donor are both invested in its betterment. . Once you identify the needs within your community with your donor, the two of you can now work together to address those needs. Follow up with a thank-you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

By Brent Merritt , a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. The 2019 M+R Benchmarks Report observed that for certain nonprofit sectors the impact has been “dramatic,” and for health nonprofits, in particular, it appeared “nothing short of transformative.”. 7) Never let good data go to waste.

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