Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

One of the fun exercises I facilitated is a “Fishbowl” where a small group of participants go through the process of generating ideas for an editorial calendar based on their key goals and audience definition. Become Your Own Publishing Powerhouse with LightBox Collaborative’s 2014 Editorial Calendar guest post by Holly Minch.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

With the introduction of culture to a digital environment, we saw interpersonal dynamics in a new light.orgCommunity , our professional development and networking organization, was thrilled to host two in-person events that brought people together to explore those themes and discuss significant issues that emerged from our post-pandemic experience.

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Candid

MARCH 7, 2024

It also exacerbates this issue. Consider blocking your calendar and/or adding your work hours in your email signature as a gentle reminder of when you’re not at work. Psychological detachment ” is the technical term for being able to put work out of your mind when you’re not working. Mentally put your work down.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. They are demonstrating the confidence to speak on your issues and the passion to be very public about it.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

By building a relationship , you’re ensuring that when the next grant cycle comes up, you’ll be top of mind. Many organizations publish a calendar of events open to the public on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters. A funder’s personal and meaningful connection with a nonprofit can guide their giving decisions.

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Qgiv

JUNE 14, 2021

Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. With these ideas in mind, take a look at your organization’s development plan and search for any room for potential improvement. Create a fundraising calendar for your nonprofit’s development plan. Use the calendar to pace your fundraising efforts.

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Candid

JULY 26, 2022

It’s not a new concept; in fact, as far back as 2013, GuideStar (Candid’s predecessor organization along with Foundation Center), the BBB, and Charity Navigator came together to issue a call to stop the overhead myth. . With that in mind, let’s dive into the article, starting with a quick definition of the overhead myth itself.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

And there are organizational and societal issues we must confront head-on if we’re serious about long-term solutions for everyone. Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. Here are three strategies to help you get started.

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sgEngage

APRIL 1, 2022

I find that I am equally productive in both spaces with no transition ‘issues’ The only difference is my home office includes Max, our Blue Fronted Amazon, who always wants to chat! – Foster Mindfulness. Blackbaud Champions recommend a spring cleaning for your mind, too! Our office has a weekly mindfulness session.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Create a start and stop routine (and add it to your calendar.). This is a classic example of Intention Deficit Disorder (IDD ) or being busy without a clear purpose or outcome in mind. . So, if you have 30-minute meetings as your default, your calendar will block 20 minutes or 25 minutes instead. . But you’re not a robot.

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Candid

MAY 31, 2023

Check out our specially curated reading list of 16 free nonprofit books perfect for any summertime occasion: If you’re short on time… Is your calendar booked solid with fun plans between Memorial Day and Labor Day? If you’ve ever felt like you aren’t powerful enough to change the world, this book may just change your mind.

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Allegiance Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By placing the donation button on every page, you reinforce its presence in the minds of your website visitors. Dive deep into the issues your nonprofit addresses, providing insights, success stories, statistics, and practical solutions. A calendar of events A constantly updated calendar of events is essential for a nonprofit website.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 26, 2024

A well-designed awareness campaign can bring attention to your nonprofit’s cause, educate the public about a significant issue, and drive more donations to fuel your mission. To ensure your campaign’s success and reach diverse audiences , tap into the reach and brand visibility of like-minded businesses through a corporate partnership.

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EveryAction

APRIL 1, 2016

In the past year, thousands of nonprofit pros took advantage of our definitive Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar, and we're so excited to share our brand new 2016 list! The 2015 - 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. Drop us a line!

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

It serves as the digital face of your organization and is the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on. This global ecosystem serves as the digital brand and voice of your organization, as well as the main source of knowledge about the programs and issues you work on, and the audience you are reaching.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

It can’t hurt to issue an invitation—even more than once. My calendar is busy. They want to make up their own minds about what to fund. TIP: Invite this prospect to see for themselves what you’re doing. Firsthand exposure can be a turnaround experience. Ask them to take a tour. Keep communication flowing but in a gentle way.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Keep your Giving Day top-of-mind year-round. Create a clear work plan or communications calendar. Create a work plan or communications calendar for your Giving Day that breaks the project into manageable pieces or chunks, so that planning seems more doable. A successful Giving Day requires detailed planning upfront.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From role expectations to clarifying a task, consistent and clear communication between teams can prevent or solve most issues that arise and set the project up for success. To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 17, 2022

With that in mind, I wanted to share a list of funding and grant resources available for nonprofits serving that community. One way to track those is by setting up a grant calendar. Pride Month is a great time to celebrate and reflect on the work activists and nonprofit organizations are doing to support the LGBTQ+ community.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 1, 2024

Educators and academics with expertise related to AAPI issues. Try to get calendar listings and stories placed with mainstream news sources. So, as you’re diving into planning your AAPI Heritage Month events, let’s approach it with open hearts and creative minds. Community organizers and non-profit leaders.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2021

They can’t be expected to keep track of their giving status–especially if you’re on a fiscal year and they think in calendar years. . Please put it on your calendar for next year as a ‘must do.’ Consider what’s in the news and how what you do may relate to issues that are top of mind for folks. .

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls. The full Board gets the chance to talk about that particular issue, then approve that one item individually.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

While the look and feel of a new website is often top of mind and absolutely essential in making a resounding impression, there are also a number of non-design-related strategies that you need to take into account. Keep these key elements top of mind as you approach, execute, and launch your next website.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Violence, Hate, and Discrimination is Still a Major Issue Across Europe and U.K. This annual publication documents legal, political, and social developments in 54 countries and four European institutions over the past calendar year. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Solving The Problem.

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Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Okay, jot a couple of those answers down, or keep them in the forefront of your mind. Create a content calendar, if it helps (and we think it does!). Here''s a great guide to content calendars. If you''re nonprofit is working on advocacy issues, it''s even more important that you back up your positions with facts and hard data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

A quick glance at your calendar shows that you spent hours in meetings, answering emails, or working on shared documents but you can’t remember why. Sending a short summary of progress made and any issues or challenges ahead of a meeting. Sound familiar? Establish Look Ahead Team Rituals . Work to your energy.

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Achieve

AUGUST 27, 2017

With the busiest fundraising season of the calendar year fast approaching, nonprofit leaders everywhere should be spending much of their time thinking about their fundraising campaigns. But when fundraising isn’t top of mind, nonprofit leaders often turn their attention to another type of activity: the awareness campaign.

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Blue Fox

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

This is the very first question to answer because if your employees are classified incorrectly (exempt versus non-exempt), your organization is at risk for fines, legal trouble, staff morale issues and consequently some bad PR. Can you shift program calendars for more consistent week to week staffing needs? Department of Labor, U.S.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Consider this 3-day experience a tremendous gift to yourself and your organization to access and connect with the leading minds in nonprofit technology around the world. Mark your own calendar. If you are like us, you live and die by your calendar. Are you ready for bbcon? Picking your session as a “nonprofit”.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Identify the organizations in your community (if any) that are already working to solve this issue. Keep these considerations in mind when developing your schedule: Determine the types of shifts you will offer. For example, you might fill your calendar with various recurring and one-time opportunities based on your program’s needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

As George Siemens points out the issue of information overload is not new. His definition of the problem is that it gets in the way of sustained mindfulness in order to get something meaningful done. What is the solution? It is a balancing act in your calendar and to do list. Balancing Connectedness With Solitude.

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Twenty Hats

MARCH 9, 2021

When the calendar turned to 2021, we all knew COVID-19 was not going to disappear. I wanted to ensure that the match was a great fit—and eliminate any potential lingering issues. When the pandemic hit, this volunteer manager created volunteer roles that were a win-win for staff and volunteers. It’s not easy!

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Thousands of nonprofit pros rely on our annual Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar to discover skill-building, strategy-slaying, network-enhancing nonprofit events. The 2016 - 2017 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar is ready for upload right into your Google or Outlook Calendar with a single click. What are you waiting for?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 15, 2020

If you are new to creating virtual trade shows , there are a few things you should keep in mind. Look for events calendars and any publication that is popular with your desired audience. Put together a team that will be available to help attendees and exhibitors should they run into technical issues. Enable Live Chat.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

According to the calendar, we’re supposed to start counting our blessings around Thanksgiving and work our way up to total and complete joy by New Year’s Eve. As a nonprofit director, you probably already have your organization on your heart and mind 24/7. Block off five minutes a day for gratitude mindfulness.

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sgEngage

APRIL 11, 2022

Keep in mind that a virtual advocacy campaign starts with the right software. This often happens during the summer, but it can occur at different times based on your campaign’s target issues. Coordinating these efforts can become quite complicated and relies on your supporters marking their calendars ahead of time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One. While many nonprofit professionals talked about how their nonprofits were pressure cookers, Gabriela Schneider, Chief Communications Officer at Issue One, wrote in a comment how grateful she was that her organization promoted a culture of “we care” or wellbeing for its employees.

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