Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

But more importantly, I wanted to close the loop and show you that after getting back to a consistent editorial calendar, the engagement and reach came back from vacation. One of the posts that got a lot of engagement and contributed to the uphill trend in the metrics was about editorial calendars.

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Content Measure Organization Strategy 101

Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

If you loved our 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar get ready for our new, improved, and updated 2018 calendar! Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar 2018. It's finally here! Nonprofit Management.

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Calendar Conference Las Vegas DC 85

Whole Whale

JANUARY 26, 2022

Just to be clear from the beginning of this guide, Whole Whale is not directly affiliated or funded by AmeriCorps (though there are alumni on our staff), but we ARE huge fans of the program. Free: Resource on digital marketing funnel for nonprofits Free: content marketing for nonprofits Course: SEO and Content Creation for nonprofits.

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Americorp Training Train Digital 98

Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

To find decision makers—or those close in proximity to them—keep your eyes peeled for the following titles: Grant manager Development manager Development officer Development coordinator Grant reviewer Grant administrator Grant coordinator Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and titles may contain a combination of these words.

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Relationship Build Tips Practice 119

Pamela Grow

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Hone in on what you’d specifically like to accomplish through digital marketing, whether that’s recruiting more volunteers, encouraging more people to join your recurring gifts program, or increasing your number of followers on a platform. Marketing is not just about producing powerful content and sharing it on your platforms.

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Digital Marketing Create Social Media 59

Top Nonprofits

MARCH 16, 2022

In this guide, we’ll cover common reasons your website may need a revamp, including: Your content is out of date. Once you’ve determined if your website needs to be reexamined, review the best nonprofit websites available once more, using their design as inspiration for your new and improved website. Your content is out of date.

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Websites Nonprofit Audience Mobile 115

sgEngage

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The entire conference is virtual and free this year, so everyone can join for inspiring content and peer networking opportunities. Here are a few we wanted to highlight: How Financial Aid Programs Benefit when the Business Office and Admissions Work Together. Register now for bbcon 2022. Get on Target: Analytics-Driven Fundraising.

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Professional Guide Blackbaud Children 77

Nimble AMS

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Predictive analytics allows organizations to create deeper relationships with people by predicting their interests and behaviors, and providing them with timely, relevant content and offers that boost engagement and lead to greater sales and loyalty. Increase revenue from your professional education program ?by Get predictive.

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Associations Strategy Registration Analytics 134

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Nearly all of the web communication challenges I’ve encountered with the groups I’ve worked with stem from basic content planning and governance issues. People come to your website, first and foremost, to get information, so Content Strategy is relevant for any communications work you do. So, Content Strategy was born!

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

You have to collect stories and photos of program participants, get their consent, pull data on your programs, clean up your donor database, plan events, schedule donor meetings, print materials, fix your mail merge and lick a thousand envelopes ? Set an operations calendar. Develop content. all in one month. .

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Campaign Calendar Mail Contact 88

NTEN

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

There are many ways you can get involved in the celebrations this month, and this week we are focused on the people and technology in fundraising and programs. There are also three prizes each week: one each for a members that has renewed for 2013, participated in #NTENThanks, and participated in a program during the week.

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Program Fundraising Celebrate NTEN 60

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

Sometimes the only thing standing between you and launching a successful fundraising campaign to fund a new, needed program is an extra set of hands. But through shared documents and calendars via cloud-based platforms, the Executive Director of the horse rescue has the extra help they need to get everything done.

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Virtual Work Calendar Nonprofit 116

sgEngage

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Please join us for this free opportunity for inspiring content and peer networking. For museums, gardens, zoos, and aquariums to serve all people in their communities, staff must be aware of the societal disparities and gaps that interplay with their operations, decisions, and programs. Register now for bbcon 2022.

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Culture Arts Virtual Guide 85

Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

When you host an event in a virtual environment, you’re getting access to data and content you can repurpose to steward relationships, grow your social presence, and create new touchpoints to engage, educate, and retain donors. Virtual events give you immediate access to digital content you need to help grow your presence across social media.

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Virtual Donor Fundraising Retention 62

Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Create a broad annual online marketing calendar, which lays out the major marketing initiatives, campaigns, and priorities for the entire year. Plan for any additional staff and budget needed for technology, design, content, online advertising, and other implementation costs for the year. Send 2-3 emails each month.

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Online Tips Calendar Test 71

Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Be thoughtful and genuine in your approach and consider the ambassador program an honor! Review additional social media materials: Go over all social media guidelines, including hashtags they should use, accounts they should tag, links to include, and any other relevant details. This doesn’t have to be a daunting task.

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Marketing Tips Fundraising Contest 52

NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Hold annual board reviews. Use a 360-degree review process that includes feedback from many stakeholders. Create real-time financial statements using Google Sheets or QuickBooks Online so that the board can review them on their own time. Include expectations as part of your onboarding process for new members.

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Build Director Government Demonstration 41

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

In this guide, we’ll review what you need to know about volunteer management software and the top solutions to be aware of. Volunteer management software FAQs Proper volunteer management ensures the overall health and sustainability of programs and events that rely on volunteers. Let’s dive in! What is a volunteer management system?

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Volunteer Software Management Track 77

NonProfit Hub

MAY 4, 2021

Hold annual board reviews. Use a 360-degree review process that includes feedback from many stakeholders. Create real-time financial statements using Google Sheets or QuickBooks Online so that the board can review them on their own time. Include expectations as part of your onboarding process for new members.

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Build Director Government Demonstration 62

Get Fully Funded

JULY 4, 2022

Did you clutter your email with event news about partner organizations and other irrelevant content? You need to have fresh, consistent, varied content to hold the interest of your followers. Instead put some fundraising ideas on your calendar for the next few months. Can you put a wine and cheese event on the calendar?

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Method Fundraising Social Media Calendar 75

Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Before we dive into these tips, let’s do a quick review of how text-to-give works. This should be based on the goals you have for your fundraiser (the exact amount of ticket sales/funds you want to reach) as well as your event calendar. Use Text-to-Give in Fundraising Events. Incorporate Text-to-Give in Ambassador Fundraising.

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Giving Ideas Fundraising Platform 98

Connection Cafe

APRIL 4, 2019

At the MHP Foundation , we knew that setting up and implementing a recurring giving program was in REACH for us. Here’s how we did it: R: Review. We evaluated the donor personas for each giving group: The MWA is a newer program, just started in December, 2016. They have their own spot on the Foundation’s donor display.

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Foundation Program Giving Tips 35

John Kenyon

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Data not just on activity but also on what content is most popular across your website, emails and social media channels. Top Online Content. What three pieces of social media content had the most engagement? A content report doesn’t have to take more than 30 minutes a month to create. Key Performance Indicators.

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Data Strategy Online Social Media 52

VisionLink

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

However, during yesterday''s Sprint Review, I was able to see the nearly completed One Click Portal Module. What about that literacy initiative, or the Jobs Program? Thanks to some serious development effort, we will be able to launch Community Operating System Portals with a click. This is not a small thing.

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Community Organization Literacy Module 100

Classy

JULY 14, 2021

The Classy team created engaging content that Collaborative participants could use in their professional lives. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways.

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Virtual Professional Marketing Fundraising 105

CauseVox

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Here’s what she wants you to know: Repurpose the content that you will be using for your End-of-Year Appeal Use #GivingTuesday as an excuse to communicate with new communities of donors! Find out what kind of content your donors want and select the story type that best fits with their expectations. Don’t Skip Direct Mail.

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Fundraising Social Media Sponsor Mail 79

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

You might have a copy of a document you need to review sitting on your desk; relevant notes from a board member or constituents on your note pad; and the project’s history tucked away in a reply-all email chain. Team members can share text, images, and other content via whiteboards and store conversations on discussion boards.

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Collaboration Calendar Files United States 50

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

My latest post on the Stanford Social Innovation Review blog is now up. In the report, Geoff describes the training this way: The training program treated the giving day as an exercise in best practices. In the report, Geoff also shares these results: The training program achieved its overarching goals.

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Community Giving Washington Arlington 158

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

The Four Elements of a Nonprofit Self-Audit of Your Marketing Plan When you walk through your nonprofit self-audit, you have four major tasks: clarifying your marketing goals, taking stock of your organizational assets, reviewing your systems, and tracking your progress. As your donor database grows, your income grows, and your programs grow.

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Marketing Guide Metrics Nonprofit 69

Care2

DECEMBER 29, 2014

For example, you can ask their opinion on new programs you are considering launching. Review Your Goals and Make Sure They Are Tangible. Review Your Online Strategy. In 2015, review your online strategy. Do you have an online editorial calendar? In early 2015, make a concerted effort to reconnect with your donors.

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Hunger Channel Review Nonprofit 76

.orgSource

JULY 3, 2023

I’m glad to see so many organizations producing compelling content. I realized that associations already had the content and the audience. But some organizations are still treating video like a tourist in their communications programs. Make Content Work Harder One piece of content can become a sales funnel.

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Video Communication Create Strategy 221

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2011

New media literacy: ability to critically assess and develop content that uses new media forms, and to leverage these media for persuasive communication. Robin aptly points out that these skills are also required for content curation. I check my insights monthly against my editorial calendar. How do you do it?

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Skills Facebook Literacy Metrics 108

CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Not only that, but with the move to more and more online giving (there was a 32% increase in online revenue in 2020), events like #GivingTuesday have become an even more important part of your fundraising calendar. Do a review of your annual projections and goals, and look at what you need. Download your #GivingTuesday planning guide.

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Guide Giving Campaign Social Media 73

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We’ve grouped these solutions into the following categories: Donor Management Fundraising Project Management Communication Design Forms Marketing Events Website Content Management System As you assess each option, keep in mind that seemingly “free” platforms may still come with costs. There are no fees for free events but a 3.7% + $1.79

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Software Free Tools Adobe 88

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

I also use it as a year in review tool. I have different color codes for different types of work that also correspond with color codes on my google calendar and my hard drive/google drive files. Year in Review. I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.”

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Professional Facilitation Journal San Jose 103

Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Businesses are looking for more opportunities to expand their corporate philanthropy programs to bolster their own reputation while giving back to the community. Nonprofits benefit from a variety of corporate philanthropy programs, from event sponsorships to in-kind donations to corporate matching gifts. Matching gift database.

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Strategy Develop Fundraising Nonprofit 105

NTEN

APRIL 8, 2015

Following are a few aggregated data points from your evaluations, on a scale of 1-7 (1 = Poor, 7 = Excellent): Overall Session Rating: 6 Did the content of this session match your expectations? This is a great question and one that is always at the forefront of our minds as we put the overall program together.

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San Jose NTC Proposal NTEN 36