Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Using statistics only from highest-level influencers, #GivingTuesday had a reach to over 425 million individuals on Twitter, and over 300 million on Facebook. According to research from Blackbaud and reported by Steve McLaughlin on the NpEngage blog, “ Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012.

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AUGUST 25, 2021

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or nonprofit curious, there are some key numbers to keep in mind related to nonprofits, giving, and the growing giving landscape. billion for the year, according to The Blackbaud Institute. 2015 Stats. Total US Giving : Total: $379.89 billion Individual: $264.58 Foundation giving was $58.46

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 10, 2020

Blackbaud has also developed a great tip sheet to help you quickly and easily make the most of the day: 10 Tips for a Low-Stress, High-Success #GivingTuesdayNow. These are uncertain times and you most likely don’t have a giving level in mind. Visit now.givingtuesday.org/ to download these important materials. Day 5: #GivingTuesdayNow.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Many bylaws were not created with virtual meetings in mind and might require adjustment to accommodate virtual meetings. With everything being virtual we have seen examples of all kinds of guests from, nonprofits giving quick cameos, influencers and experts holding Q&A sessions, to even a lama popping in for a quick visit.

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MAY 30, 2019

Understanding the nuances of these different types of livestream fundraising tactics will influence the technology decisions, promotional strategies, and recruiting tactics needed to execute a successful campaign. . Organizational Livestream Fundraising. We are looking for a small group of customers to test out this functionality.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

To help you find areas of improvement, I pulled out my four biggest takeaways from the Blackbaud Institutes’ (BBI) Human Social Responsibility Report. When mapping out the future of your programs, keep your people top of your mind. Are most of your employees contributing? Have levels of engagement dropped or improved over time?

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Influencers are busy. at Blackbaud. Do your research first.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

How we get and share information, and our fundamental behaviors as human beings, are all being disrupted by the influence that technology and the internet are having on our lives and the world around us. Keep that in mind as your present your case for support. Be Ready for Questions.

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JUNE 11, 2014

The timing couldn’t be better for nonprofits ready to explore technology investments because Blackbaud has just released the white paper, Making the Pitch to Nonprofit Leadership: How to Convey and Sell the Need to Invest in Fundraising Technology (I know it’s a mouth full!). Must Haves and Must Dos. Preparing for the pitch.

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MARCH 12, 2015

You see, I manage the Blackbaud Champions program here at Blackbaud. Champions is our VIP community of customer advocates that are actively engaged in sharing their experiences with their peers about partnering with Blackbaud. Our customers rock here at Blackbaud. I know first-hand. Share in the comments below.

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DECEMBER 9, 2019

An easy way to do this – use online resources like Blackbaud Community and Knowledgebase, and leverage forums like bbcon , EDUCAUSE, and CASE Summit. Let them know how much they can , and more importantly , will influence their colleagues. . Be mindful to not make them feel like they are back in elementary school.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Last year, I wrote a piece for Blackbaud’s “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead” eBook that took a closer look at the rise in employee engagement around social and environmental issues. Employees Driving Corporate Activism.

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MARCH 24, 2020

On Instagram, influencer marketing firm Obviously reported a 76% increase in likes on ad posts over the last two weeks. . Nearly everything is going more virtual than ever before: work, shopping, education, exercise, mindfulness, girls’ night out, watch parties…the list is endless!

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AUGUST 26, 2015

However, it’s not just our daily lives that are being influenced by mobile. Mobile devices are now influencing our sector in a major way. It’s easier than ever for donors to give instantly when a nonprofit’s mission is top of mind. But more than likely you’re a smart phone user. These days, who isn’t?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

In my spare time, a video crew was following me around to create a short piece for Blackbaud Conference on October 20-21st in Washington, DC as part of the keynote to be delivered live by Allison. (I’ll This post shares a few observations about Networked Nonprofits. Yet, there is still some resistance.

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MARCH 15, 2016

This lines up with the research that influenced our outcomes measurement solution, Blackbaud Outcomes™. Annie asked the panelists if measuring outcomes and impact is on the minds of their board members prior to making funding decisions. Measurement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

And it is the lingua franca for dealing with Generation Y and younger-minded supporters. They don't have to be social media butterflies, but they need to have influence and support in the organization. There is still a lot of hyper-hype, but the opportunity and potential is very real. The First Step Get a champion in the organization.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

Guest Post by Andria Mullaney, Channel Marketing Manager for Blackbaud’s School Solutions. This year, stay top of mind with a multi-part email appeal. Many people’s decisions to give are influenced by what family and friends say on social media, in personal emails and through other word-of-mouth marketing efforts.

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sgEngage

APRIL 30, 2021

W e saw healthcare become universally top-of-mind, influencing individuals to shif t to more intentional giving and adopt online fundraising. . Analysis of Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT ® data from U.S. LET’S START WITH THE TRENDS IN HEALTHCARE FUNDRAISING. Healthcare organizations raised $4.9B

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2023

Blackbaud Institute’s 2022 Charitable Giving Report marked a 9% increase in overall giving from the previous year. They do this through their social media connections, personal web pages, and community influence. It requires preparation, communication, creativity, adherence to regulation, plus the enthusiasm of your supporters.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When we ask for it out of order, we create anxiety in the mind of the person on the other side of the screen. From this experiment, we learned that matching branding throughout the site is not enough to influence someone to convert. The same is true online. The treatment produced an increase in conversion by 10.8%. Randy Hawthorne.

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JANUARY 27, 2014

Madeline Turner is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the managing editor of the Content Marketing Program at Blackbaud. But even as I was making these new friends, grabbing coffee or going to dinner, I was well aware that more work would be involved; I wasn’t on the forefront of these people’s minds yet.

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JULY 11, 2019

In the last 15 years, online influencers and content creators have become a new form of celebrity. When reaching out to Creators keep in mind they likely receive an abundance of emails and may be slow to respond to you. The dates selected should be selected with growth for year over year in mind. day, weekend, week, or month).

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sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 5 Questions for Geoff Livingston Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on June 2nd, 2011 I’m starting a new series of short interviews with people who are really changing what’s happening in the nonprofit sector. All Rights Reserved

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MARCH 28, 2017

This conference brings together some of the top minds in nptech and gives attendees a chance to discuss what’s happening across the industry and share best practices for how to work smarter and create bigger, lasting impact with technology. can help you find your everyday social media influencers. Tools like Attentive.ly

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JULY 6, 2022

Research by the Blackbaud Institute shows that 12% of total fundraising comes from online sources. To increase your online donation form’s accessibility, design it with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) in mind. Some of these options may even influence donors to give more. Google Pay. Bank transfer.

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JANUARY 13, 2016

In order to keep that old data from inaccurately influencing current decisions, it’s excluded from queries and analyses. And keep in mind that these tasks aren’t just for your old data. Check out bbcon encore and hear from industry experts from Blackbaud, Smithsonian, TRG Arts and more! And that’s music to anyone’s ears!

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JANUARY 27, 2014

So, I wanted to focus on the market trends and influences that will inform how nonprofits implement and leverage this technology. As more solutions become Cloud-based, keep the following considerations in mind: Which Cloud? Private Cloud, Public Cloud, or Hybrid ? A Delicate Balance. Single Tenant or Multi-Tenant ?

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DECEMBER 22, 2013

npNEXT 2013 – Penelope Burk is the first in a series of recorded presentations from Blackbaud’s experimental event, npNext. John Haydon draws upon Jonah Berger’s STEPPS to share the 6 Human Factors that Influence Virality. If you were unable to attend #bbcon, Blackbaud’s own Ryan King has you covered.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

And now we’re talking back the second bullet here where according to Blackbaud’s Next Generation report, 30% of Gen Z, including children under 18 are already supporting charities. You didn’t miss much because I was like, “Oh, it stopped sharing the screen.” ” So we’re back.

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