Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2022

Many of you have been loyal readers of my blog for many years, I hope you will consider sharing a message about The Smart Nonprofit on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or email asking your colleagues to buy the book this week. Below are a few links to different articles we’ve written and interviews.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2022

Many of you have been loyal readers of my blog for many years, I hope you will consider sharing a message about The Smart Nonprofit on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or email asking your colleagues to buy the book this week. Stay tuned for more information about additional book events in March, April, May, and June.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 24, 2010

I’m thrilled to have the chance to share an interview with her here and encourage you to add your questions in the comments! This interview is part of her virtual book tour; check out the full calendar of events. How can readers learn more about your work, your book, and follow the conversation?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Here is some great job candidate interviewing advice from Doug Chavez, Global Head of Marketing Research & Content, Kenshoo, as quoted in the book, Does it Work? When interviewing candidates, I look beyond pure smarts, since we can filter for that.I

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. I am absolutely loving the conversations I’m having with my guests, some of whom are clients, while many are not.

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sgEngage

MARCH 19, 2024

In this blog post, we will share some insights and best practices from our recent webinar, Change Up Your Questions: Exploring and Shaping What You Ask Grantees and How You Ask Them , where Marshall Ginn of Capital Philanthropy discussed how to evaluate and improve your application questions. But are you asking the right questions?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2020

According to a New York Magazine report, conducted in partnership with Livestream, 80% of consumers would rather watch a live video from a brand than read a blog. Content Ideas: Based on the different partner options, brainstorm a 3-5 part video series to pitch (Q&As, feature archived content with a twist, interview with brand partner).

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 27, 2010

You can learn more about John and OpenAction in the interview below. It’s similar to how one subscribes to a blog. So for brevity I will keep to the last year, and maybe save the rest for a separate blog post one of these days. Having a conversation with every townsperson would be a nearly impossible feat.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Blog: blog.nature.org. Secondly, we look at the traffic driven from these channels and if they trigger a conversion event on our site. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Organization: The Nature Conservancy. Organization Size: +1 million members, +3800 staff. Name: Amy Ganderson. Website: www.nature.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2008

In September, a day or two after I got back from Cambodia, I had the honor to have a conversation with Jon Udell on Jon Udell's Interviews with Innovators. I was just reading Paul Windley's Technometria blog and discovered that the interview made the top ten list (based on number of downloads)!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 11, 2010

While we've used traditional research methods, including a survey of 720 Challenge Participants and interviews, we are facilitating “Conversational Case Studies” that explore best practices in integrating social media with fundraising campaigns by the America’s Giving Challenge (AGC) winners.

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Candid

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this blog, we will outline four common strategic planning pitfalls and what you can do to avoid each to ensure your nonprofit’s plan results in success. As one leader we interviewed advises , “There’s a culture piece that needs to be considered at the same time as the rest of the plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Blog: www.wildlifepromise.org. Use social media to listen to relevant conversations, learn from your supporters, improve your work and connect with individuals and leaders that can spread your message as their own. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ?Book Organization: National Wildlife Federation. Book Tour?. ?Book

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NTEN

APRIL 4, 2011

The following are some things you can do when you're interviewing for a nonprofit tech job. From the job description and the interview, determine the skill sets that the organization currently needs, and make a case for those you possess. Read more of Amy's columns on the Idealist blog. Clarify the job. Avoid jargon.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 9, 2024

They feel valued and respected for who they are and what they bring to the conversation. After all, conversations about race, ethnicity, LGBTQIA, and inclusion can be uncomfortable and difficult. Conversations around identity can be difficult, but they are vital to your organization’s health. Christal M.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Blog: taprootfoundation.org/blog. Dupe: I love our blog – I has surprisingly become one of the strongest presence on our website. We also have an External Affairs Visita Volunteer who manages our blog space. You have to listen to what they are saying and not be afraid to jump into a conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2009

I'm slowly finding my way back into a blogging routine among other routines that have been disrupted by the move. So, as part of getting back into my blogging routine or rather establishing a new one, I'd like to reflect a little on TWT20 interview experience. I first discovered him when he was interviewing David Armano.

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The MatrixFiles

JANUARY 4, 2023

Each week, I interview association and nonprofit CEOs, Presidents and Executive Directors about the things their organization is doing to increase membership, generate revenue, and ultimately thrive. I am absolutely loving the conversations I’m having with my guests, some of whom are clients, while many are not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The agenda was packed, with 30 more plenary sessions per day (highlights here ) ranging from 5 minutes solo presentations, 10-20 minute panel discussions, and live interviews via skype. But the speakers were not just technologists, they included global leaders – many who are used to a different format for conferences.

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Candid

JANUARY 5, 2023

If you’ve been waiting for an invitation to the data conversation, this is it. In this 40-minute conversation, you’ll find an overview of the current data ecosystem and hear from the leaders of Candid, Impala, the Philanthropy Data Commons, and GivingTuesday, as they describe their efforts and initiatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 23, 2011

She set up a private Facebook Group to facilitate our support for the campaign. A few weeks ago, she reported back to the group some of the results of our work with some insights based on Google Analytics charts. Shonali kindly agreed to an interview to share this story more broadly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

It's here On this episode of Interviews with Innovators, Beth Kanter describes the strategies she uses to teach digital immigrants in non-profit organizations how to use Web 2.0 strategies to communicate and collaborate more effectively. Tools and techniques are abundant, but there's truly an embarrassment of riches.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 14, 2021

This blog post will offer some practical tips to ensure you are creating the best relationships with your volunteers and ensuring you are maximizing the potential of those passionate about your mission. Interview, interview, interview your volunteers. I advise having lengthy conversations over a call or orientation.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2022

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How can you ensure that the content of the discussion is focused on the key message(s)? How can you ensure the quality of the listening by all parties?

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 18, 2021

But waiting until a feasibility interview to engage with prospective donors may be missing a critical opportunity to build donor engagement. These conversations are an opportunity to ask for something often overlooked in donor relationship building— advice. This blog was written by Sandi Frost Steensma from Kennari Consulting.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 15, 2024

During our webinar with Blackbaud Product Manager Brenda Noiseux , she shared the feedback she heard when interviewing grant writers as part of our update to the Blackbaud Grantmaking application portal. The post 4 Ways Funders Can Help Grant Writers Submit a Great Application first appeared on The ENGAGE Blog.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 8, 2021

A great way to generate storytelling content is by interviewing a variety of people that have benefited from your nonprofit’s work. These interviews can be useful not just for your grant writing, but can also be repurposed for your annual reports, marketing materials, and your nonprofit’s blog. Answer the right questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 27, 2024

Brad Jacobs Some of my favorite leadership lesson takeaways from the book, written in an easy-reading, conversational and friendly style, include: Successful people are self-aware enough to avoid the following three impediments to effective leadership : The belief that you’re right, no matter what. “A No side conversations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Share the hard data with your Development Committee and have a conversation about it. If so, let Laurence know and he’ll set up a phone interview with you to possibly be featured in an upcoming blog. By taking this step you’re infusing data-driven strategic thinking into your fundraising program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 15, 2020

You can find out more about them in this blog post on virtual meetings and check-ins during a pandemi c. Breakout rooms are a feature in Zoom that allows you to put people in smaller rooms for more intimate conversations. Creating Connection in a Time of Covid-19 – interview with Nancy White. Use ice breakers and energizers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

In the evening on April 5th from 6-7 PM PST, I’ll facilitate an evening conversation about inspirational stories of the power of networks. If you want to learn more about the networks, here’s a few blog posts: TechSoup/Netsquared. A Tale of Different Networks: Netsquared and TSG (Video interview with Marnie).

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sgEngage

JULY 20, 2021

Tackling Social Justice Issues on Diversity and Inclusion : Interview with Michael Moore, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Blackbaud. Addressing Employee Needs by Normalizing Conversation of Different Abilities and Mental Health. Available On-Demand Webinars on Diversity and Inclusion. Articles that Inspire Social Justice.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2011

100,000 in 3 Days: Interview about #TeamAutism. Blog Posts. Using Twitter for a Global Conversation. Please add your favorite blog posts or examples to the list, too! View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Twitter Resources. Social media in disaster response. Journalists using social media in Egypt.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2016

So, the authors of the book, Your First Leadership Job , recommend you hold getting-to-know-you conversations with each of your direct reports. To help you bring out the best in your team, you need to get close and understand their skills, abilities, and motivations. Ask these open-ended questions.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

Just had a good conversation this morning with Craig Newmark of Craigslist and the Craigslist Foundation. Examples like the TSA and EPA blogs. US Military Southern Command blog. White House blogs, open government initiatives. On Craig and Craigslist Q: Do you consider yourself a social entrepreneur?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. I definitely recommend them both!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2020

What can you do to make the conversation a generative one that moves things forward? How will the organization's values be demonstrated openly and authentically in the conversation? How can you ensure that the content of the discussion is focused on the key message(s)? How can you ensure the quality of the listening by all parties?

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