Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The intent is to create an annual national day of giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving or this year on November 27, 2012. The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. Giving Tuesday takes a lot of these ideas and blends them together. What about you?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

I look at what was being tweeted and the voice used (institutional versus personal versus a blend). As we strive to build a more effective philanthropy, to share knowledge and support what works, let’s not become disconnected from the human element that drives philanthropy. on the Philanthropy411 blog.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Once the older, high-net-worth individuals with a history of donating to an organization have been identified, focus and build relationships with them before making an ask for a bequest or a blended gift. Yet, many nonprofits risk missing this opportunity by remaining solely focused on the wealthiest in their supporter base.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2024

Philanthropy and external engagement must be given the right importance and focus from the get-go. Leveraging this kind of modern technology helps universities empower that audience of a hundred-thousand-plus alumni and supporters to give their time, their talent, and ultimately, their treasure in support of the university’s mission.

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine. What sets this campaign apart is the constant feedback supporters receive throughout the process and the proof of impact at the end. Why bother getting them to care about the cause if they will never financially support a solution? This piece originally appeared in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2007

Through this new grant program, the Foundation seeks to identify, support, and lift up some of the most exciting citizen-centered efforts that are bubbling up across the country. This looks like an interesting experiment to blend citizen journalism with philanthropy in the real world. First, a bit of background.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Charity and government support remain crucial but are insufficient to address the magnitude of the task at hand. Social enterprise efforts can range from selling merchandise to support the charitable functions of the nonprofit to creating a new entity that merges the for- and nonprofit operations into a hybrid form.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Today, employees and consumers are demanding corporate responsibility with both their wallets and their choice of employers: 87 percent of US consumers prefer to purchase from brands that support causes they care about. ². 76 percent of consumers refuse to buy products from a company that supports a cause they’re against.².

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 9, 2024

Stand Tall: Growing Resilience Economic downturns and unpredictable changes in philanthropy? Goals – Blending Aspiration with Pragmatism Here’s where board members roll up their sleeves. Philanthropy – The Cultural Coaxing You know what’s contagious? Been there, faced that!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

These ventures offer solid rates of return as well as environmental and/or social benefits, sometimes called blended value. One participant pointed out that the metrics tend to be lagging indicators and don’t support innovation. Others examples include loans to schools in India and capital for small manufacturers in Ghana.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

This is a good example of a "Blended profile.". charity:water has a huge Twitter following of over 1 million fans and supporters and has a great deal of expertise using social media to leverage fundraising and raise awareness of their work. Holly's Twitter account is her personal but it is clearly branded as NTEN.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Peer-to-Peer Events Arts & Culture Events Community Events Educational Events Events for Grown-Ups Events for Kids & Families Nonprofit Peer-to-Peer Events Peer-to-peer events raise funds and generate buzz by having your supporters and participants get their networks involved in your event.

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Givinga

JANUARY 2, 2019

A Glassdoor poll found that 75 percent of the workforce expects employers to support important initiatives in their communities.¹ Other corporate giving statistics on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and sales further illustrate the need for companies to engage in philanthropy or risk their position in the market.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

Of course, at Games for Change, we support and assist in creating games for social good. In the multi-player version, the power of online discussion blends into the gameplay and the virtual Chinatown becomes an interactive 3D town hall meeting - creating a collaborative environment that would not be possible at a traditional venue. #

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

How you invite support. How you keep your supporters engaged. Learn the seven ways your board can support your individual donor fundraising, without having to ask for money. In reality, understanding how to fully leverage your website and actually mobilize supporters with web 2.0 But communication is more than you think.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2012

There are five key shifts affecting the environment for nonprofits that have co-mingled with the economy to create the potential for continued rough times if organizations don't change: Donors are dramatically changing what they want from philanthropy. Blending in for nonprofits is now less useful than standing out.

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