Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2017

I love connecting with nonprofit technology colleagues who are also promoting work/life balance and how to avoid digital distractions. Simultaneously, I was struggling with burnout related to work-life imbalance and feeling overwhelmed by all the digital technology in my personal life and professional work.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

It’s the nature of the business. But it shouldn’t consume your life to the point that you have no life. The MOST SUCCESSFUL LEADERS in business and nonprofit understand the value of self-care and have achieved some sort of work/life balance. And PUT DOWN THE PHONE. I know – it’s easier said than done!

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Ask: How to Ask for Support for Your Nonprofit Cause, Creative Project, or Business Venture by Laura Fredricks. If people can’t engage with your organization on their phones, tablets, and through social media, you could be at a serious disadvantage. The hardest part of fundraising is making the ask.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Then my phone rings, and I’m looking at it, and I’m being distracted from my distractions! Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. Now look back at your distractions list: What are those distractions in your life that you have to include? That plan guided my life. This was my LIFE DREAM.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This is called transformational giving because it transforms the donor’s life as well as the lives of those you’re serving. Here’s what the letter says in case you can’t read it: “What does it mean when we say you’ve changed a life? You have truly changed his life. It tells the story of one life being saved.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

The end of the year is a busy and long awaited time for many nonprofit organizations. We recently asked Eman to share some insights regarding her favorite donor engagement strategies, how she likes to unwind after the busy end-of-year giving season, and more! Make it Meaningful: Discussing Donor Engagement Strategies. ”.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Today’s business world is an ever-changing environment. Because you’ve had direct communications with the freelancer through e-mail, phone or a video call, you know who the individual is that has assumed responsibility for the work you need done. Lower costs will normally translate into lower prices for you.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

You work hard to promote yourself as a viable worker, a profitable business, or an intriguing business partner. Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . Sharing business ideas.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The best practice guidelines below empower business officers to stop chasing late payments and keep their school’s cash flow positive. Life happens, and the goodwill created by renegotiating tuition payment plans for extenuating circumstances can benefit the school in the long run. Understanding the need for flexibility.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 10, 2021

It features a documentary-style scene of NFL coach Anthony Lynn being reunited with the first responders who saved his life. Their story is transformed; they’re not just selling phones and data plans! ” …they’ll think of the cell phone company that’s saving lives: Verizon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 18, 2014

And, one that should be required reading for any leader doing business globally or leading a culturally diverse workforce. The Culture Map is filled with engaging, real-life stories and anecdotes from around the world. And, that''s why Meyer wrote her new book, The Culture Map. It''s a fascinating read.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 22, 2020

Remember, most businesses are sending out communication during this time, so make sure that you are sending relevant information at the right time. With many businesses implementing work from home policies to help flatten the curve with this virus, re-enforce your association’s value in this new work from home environment.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

They know we’re busy with our work. What today’s donors expect In 2018, WSJ columnist Christopher Mims observed: “Alongside life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, you can now add another inalienable right: two-day shipping on practically everything.” I told my boss, the E.D., the industry standard is 48 hours. He thinks I’m nuts.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 14, 2022

I took it 40 years ago, and it was a life changer. This means you have a range of prospective funders you can realistically imagine tapping into, including (1) individuals; (2) businesses; (3) foundations; (4) government; (5) agencies, and (6) associations. It sounds like you may not be quite ready for a big fundraiser. Management.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Think creatively here, beyond your social media and real-life friends. Do you have neighbors, doctors, or local business owners who might support your fundraising efforts? We all live busy lives and have a lot of responsibilities. Hit them up. Emphasize the Deadline It’s very common for people to put things off.

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Bonterra

AUGUST 15, 2022

Read their story on Driving ROI: A business case for case management solution for nonprofit organizations Impact Powered by: Program Management Human services Nonprofits Public agencies Coordinating social services Student ACES for Leadership Student ACES for Leadership reached new heights with Bonterra’s Jumpstart program.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

You work hard to promote yourself as a viable worker, a profitable business, or an intriguing business partner. Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . Sharing business ideas.

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Achieve

JUNE 21, 2023

Sponsorships are a win-win for the sponsoring business and the benefiting nonprofit, but it’s up to the event’s planning team to effectively build, pitch, and sell sponsorships. Next, think about businesses that have a particularly vested interest in your event’s audience. Because working together makes it a true win-win.

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Network for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Email blasts and social media posts are an efficient means of connecting with tech-savvy, mobile users who spend hours each day conducting work and personal business on their cell phones and other smart devices. Use your board members to make personal phone calls to large donors.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 13, 2014

These smart little tweaks are the reason why Sunrise goes above-and-beyond your phone's out-of-the-box calendar app. As I mentioned earlier, Sunrise doesn't support Microsoft Outlook calendars, which means it is unfortunately not so useful for my professional life. What's Missing. Bottom Line. What About You?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

My first barrier was that if I was going to write a second book about how to craft a business story, I had to admit that I hadn’t done that perfectly well already in the first book, so there would be room to improve on it. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

You may know I love applying lessons from other disciplines to nonprofit fundraising and marketing; recently an article from Merkle inspired me to consider how the social benefit sector might use commercial business insights to increase donor loyalty. You may not think of it this way yet, but you’re in the happiness delivery business.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Identifying and vocalizing another person's potential is life-changing for that person. One study cited by Hedges found that just the appearance of a phone on the table during a conversation-- even while silenced -- reduces empathy. Be intentional. Serve as a role model and engage in courageous discussions about purpose.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

She delves into the timeless concept of storytelling, an already invaluable tool for nonprofits from all walks of life, and then adds additional layers of both relevancy and usefulness by providing a reasonable roadmap for digital navigation. Relationship Fundraising: A Donor-Based Approach to the Business of Raising Money by Ken Burnett.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

For example, “ Your gift is the difference between life and death for the children of Haiti.” It’s confusing, and it’s too much for donors who all lead busy lives, which is all donors. You can shoot the video with your phone and edit it on your computer. I don’t like this approach.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They range from retirees looking to give back, to busy professionals seeking purpose, and to young students wanting to make a difference. From the first email, phone call, or meeting, volunteers are gauging whether your organization is a place where they want to invest their time and energy.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 15, 2021

New donors pump life and momentum into a fundraising program. According to a 3 “Next After” study, 2014-2018, 37 charities participated in research and noted that only 8% of their annual donors received phone calls and actually 49% of their donors didn’t receive any communication at all. So, who will be the future donors to nonprofits?

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Forj

APRIL 22, 2021

So, you’ve decided to invest in growing your association’s learning business to provide more value to members and bring in non-dues revenue. At Web Courseworks, we provide professional services to help associations like yours build their ideal learning business. That’s great! But, where do you begin?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Then my phone rings, and I’m looking at it, and I’m being distracted from my distractions! Take a nice deep breath, think about your life, and start writing. Now look back at your distractions list: What are those distractions in your life that you have to include? That plan guided my life. This was my LIFE DREAM.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

Impressive and possibly life-changing : ) – Cheryl via email. Businesses can definitely learn from non-profits. One of best webinars on social media strategy – and I watched on a smart phone. Presented By: Heather Mansfield. View Webinar On Demand for $20 ]. The information and tips provided were invaluable! Em via Email.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Time off gives you a chance to recharge, establish a work-life balance, and return to your job with renewed energy. Turn off notifications on your phone at certain times of the day or for non-critical apps. We hope that the tips and reminders in this blog help you make it through this busy season and avoid fundraising burnout.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2014

He quickly came up with the idea of a mobile app that could show a woman the years of life expectancy she (or her family) will lose due to breathing the polluted air inside her dwelling. Could you add an attachment to the phone that could sense the pollution? Will such an app work?

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

Read up on "ingestible" electronic pills, cloud storage price wars, how the Star Trek Tricorder has come to life, and more. Why would a homeless person need a mobile phone? For one thing, phones allow them to look for work, housing, or medical help. Electronic Pills: Coming Soon to a Stomach Near You.

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Cloud 4 Good

JULY 29, 2021

Cloud for Good recently hosted a virtual roundtable diving into the implications for nonprofit organizations as it relates to the end-of-life announcement for Luminate CRM (LCRM). Will moving to NPSP change any of my existing business processes? So ideally, on NPSP, your business processes will be more direct, faster, and cleaner.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

My first barrier was that if I was going to write a second book about how to craft a business story, I had to admit that I hadn’t done that perfectly well already in the first book, so there would be room to improve on it. Most real selling still happens in those face-to-face meetings with the buyer or over the phone.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 9, 2014

Create a baseline plan to make every donor feel heroic with simple business rules to ensure you thank and report back to all your donors before soliciting another gift. Your baseline plan should include meaningful thank you notes, thank you phone calls from board members, and program updates.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Every welcome packet and handwritten thank you note should include their business card. Of course, that’s not to dissuade you from getting on the phone. Get on the Phone. Hold a phone bank with your whole staff. You’re building a life-long relationship with these donors. Which leads to my next point.

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