Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

A benchmarking process can be as simple as finding a handful of similar nonprofit organizations and comparing your key performance metrics. Take this example comparing nonprofits performance in pinerest. Or you may use a sector wide benchmarking study such as the NTEN Social Networking Benchmarking Study.

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Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

The annual M+R Benchmarks Report has arrived again, shining a light on trends that are shaping nonprofits’ digital programs. Having shared and discussed this year’s Benchmarks Report with many of our partners, here’s twelve key trends that have resonated strongly within the EveryAction community. Mobile list size grew by 35% in 2017.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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Whole Whale

MAY 2, 2024

Interns are also great for giving feedback on new tools and products as well as subsequently logging bugs. Or, let the intern become an expert that can offer help to members in your community fundraising network (like super customer support for your audience). Visit Campus 15. that outlines departments, titles and names.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2018

Attendees will gain insight by learning benchmarks for success based on NGOs across six continents. Which online fundraising tools are the most effective for NGOs. Which social networks are used most often by NGOs. Topics include: How NGOs worldwide differ in their use of web and email communications.

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Candid

JANUARY 4, 2023

Candid saw an opportunity to relieve this data-request burden while also providing a standardized benchmark measurement for the entire sector: enter Demographics via Candid. We look forward to expanding our network of partners working together to lessen the administrative burden on nonprofits and get back to the business of doing good.

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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. Since we all work in the same company, we have combined knowledge, insights, and tools that are unmatched in the association industry. Benchmark Report: How Associations Can Prepare for Future Growth.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 3, 2023

Make the most of board members and their networks. Make the most of board members and their networks. And their involvement doesn’t need to stop there—they can help your fundraising team uncover major prospects within their own networks and serve as advocates for your cause. Establish specific major giving levels and benefits.

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Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Offer your members virtual and in-person opportunities to network, learn, and connect to increase engagement and offer membership value. To drive success in the future, your large association should leverage an AMS with automation tools. The fact is this: if your association doesn’t offer tangible membership value, a member will leave.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

To refine a content strategy, I used the Fan Page insights metrics tool, particularly the stats on interactions and Fan Page growth. The Facebook Insights tool lets you see trends Fan acquisition and subscription. The M&R social media benchmarks study is a good start, although the benchmarks are based on a small sample size.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

Networked Nonprofit: Care2 Webinar. Join Allison Fine and me on June 21st at 1-2 PM PST/4-5 PM EST for the launch of The Networked Nonprofit published by Jossey-Bass. One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2010

For the past few years whenever I doing a training or speak about nonprofits and social media and more recently when we’ve presented about the book, The Networked Nonprofit , someone always raises this concern: “Social media is a time suck.&#. This works best if you have small network. It shows nodes on your network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2021

How are these social fundraising tools different to peer-to-peer fundraising platforms? When should you use them and can you use social fundraising tools and peer-to-peer fundraising platforms together? . Social Fundraising vs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising . Can Facebook fundraising and Peer-to-Peer Platforms work together? .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. Then tie your user-generated stories together using hashtags and encourage them to tag your organization and share it with their social networks. And this is where storytelling comes in.

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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. Muslims make up around 1% of the total U.S.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

research and tools, and a list of creatures that walk a fine line between ugly and cute bring this week to a close--check out what your industrious community has been up to! The Communications Network ''s 2013 conference is in New Orleans, October 2 - 4; cast your votes through May 22 to help choose the 12 breakout sessions.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Nonprofit conferences are a great opportunity for industry professionals to hone their skills, network with their peers, and learn innovative new strategies to help their organizations thrive. The first was a free general admission ticket that included access to all live keynotes, sessions, workshops, and networking events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Digital Payments on Social Networks. Facebook Fundraising Tools [ Conservation International ]. Online donors most trust the.org (72%),edu (7%), and.ngo (6%) domains. Periscope Coins.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Facebook Fundraisers are a relatively new fundraising tool, but they’re already driving a major boost in revenue for some nonprofit organizations. 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.”.

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

As virtual fundraisers have grown in importance and popularity over the past couple years, peer to peer fundraisers have emerged as a necessary tool for nonprofits looking to raise more with less effort. Consider using a tiered approach, by encouraging donors to meet certain fundraising benchmarks to qualify for incentives and prizes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Similar to crowdfunding, peer-to-peer fundraising is a fundraising method that involves leveraging personal networks to proliferate the message of your mission as well as raise an impressive amount of money quickly. . Each of your recruits is going to be posting your fundraising event on their own personal networks.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 20, 2021

Workshops, panels, discussions, mentoring, a thriving job board, and networking are all part of WOC, as well as a sister branch, Allies in Action , for white allies to support and learn. Increased donor diversity results in revenue goals exceeded, and team diversity creates access to new networks and better, broader perspectives among teams.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2022

Armin Budimlic of the Intercultural Mutual Assistance Association (IMAA) in Rochester, Minnesota, spoke much truth into this question when he stated that “these efforts cannot just be a blanket statement or goal-that is good, but without having benchmarks, these efforts will not be sustained.”. Steps to be taken and put into practice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boorstin is CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and has been an on-air reporter for the network since 2006. It inspired me to know that we can all push ourselves to be better–not by competing against others but by measuring our own progress against our own benchmarks. You’ll want to spend ample of time with this book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2013

I’m very excited for this learning experience because over the two years my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation has focused on going deep on facilitating peer learning for grantees on measuring outcomes for their networks with social media while balancing and upholding the principles of being networked.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

One question that bubbled up was about specific techniques to measure or benchmark your nonprofits social media strategy and execution. What data to collect and how to use to make decisions to improve the effectiveness of your implementation? In other words, how do you measurement as a diagnostic tool ?

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

According to our Annual Luminate Online® 2021 Benchmark Report , more than 770 social good organizations collectively raised over $1.8 The promotion of these events provides a great way to utilize peer-to-peer fundraising within your donors’ networks and provides an opportunity for them to connect and build personal relationships.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 18, 2020

Does it matter if they have experience with each of the tools you use internally or do they have the potential to learn the technology on the job? Go beyond your personal network . Take a close look at the job description for each role you’re looking to fill and consider if the requirements listed are actually necessary.

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sgEngage

JUNE 25, 2021

Globally, charities raised 3x more in 2020 than 2019 using Blackbaud Peer-to-Peer Fundraising , powered by JustGiving® 2021’s P2P Benchmark Study. Exclusive receptions, behind the scenes tours, invitations to programs/events to network with major donors, etc. Department heads, board members, volunteers, etc.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

The session was entitled Apps and Tools to Energize your Base. This session was an interesting look around the ever-evolving universe of online and mobile tools used to mobilize people online. It delivered on exactly what it said it would: the tools and apps. Download the e-benchmarks study for all the analysis.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 10, 2011

Join us at PRSA’s May luncheon on May 10 at Anthony’s Steakhouse where Amy Sample Ward, membership director for the Nonoprofit Technology Network, will provide information on how to be a good inbox guest and get results from email campaigns. eNonprofits Benchmarks Study. Related Links : PRSA. PRSA Nebraska. Slides and notes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

The primary goal of the report is to set a baseline of benchmarks for success for NGOs worldwide in their use of web and email communications, online and mobile fundraising tools, and social and mobile media. Other social networks used by global NGOs are YouTube (55%), LinkedIn (51%), Google+ (28%), and WhatsApp (16%).

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Care2

OCTOBER 30, 2013

According to the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report by Blackbaud, only 2% of nonprofits raised between $10K and $25K on Facebook in a 12 month time period. Lead acquisition is necessary Tools like ActionSprout can be used to launch very simple petitions or pledges on Facebook and will capture your followers'' email addresses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Note from Beth: We are seeing more and more nonprofits use LinkedIn for organizational goals – from its powerful board recruitment tool to setting up company pages (see Ten Must Follow Nonprofits on LinkedIn ). Page Analytics : With this feature, organizations can be more informed than ever about their network following.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Boorstin is CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and has been an on-air reporter for the network since 2006. It inspired me to know that we can all push ourselves to be better–not by competing against others but by measuring our own progress against our own benchmarks. You’ll want to spend ample of time with this book.

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