Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2013

One of the most important exercises I do is a “Fishbowl” where participants go through the process of generating ideas for an editorial calendar. Holly published the 2013 version back in December, but you can never have too much of a good and incredibly useful resource!!!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. This resources is always good for a laugh.

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Top Nonprofits

AUGUST 25, 2021

His leadership was recognized locally and nationally, and honored with awards from the Better Business Bureau for Ethics and the Louisville Urban League for championing diversity. tnpadmin 2021-08-17T11:56:20-04:00 3 Keys to Setting Up Your Fundraising Calendar for Success EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES Courses Podcasts Webinars Papers Guides.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

Conducting a power analysis will highlight these gaps in your volunteer program; information that should be part of your campaign and resource planning. Most of these requests are coming from lobbyists in Washington, but offices are hearing from constituents and local interests as well.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Develop a 5-day editorial calendar for the three days leading up to your giving day, the day of your giving day, and the 24 hours following your giving day. million mentions on social media).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2020

Events that fall flat can waste precious resources and hinder your organization’s growth, but the right event can help you meet your fundraising goals and reach new audiences. Your nonprofit can incorporate food-themed events into your fundraising calendar through hands-on experiences, competitions, or food tastings.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 9, 2023

They are wise stewards of our resources and visionaries who identify strategies for future growth. A calendar of events. Feature new directors prominently throughout your social media platforms and send press releases to their local publications and news outlets. How would you describe your board’s performance? inconsequential?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Ask local bakeries to offer sweets to sell to further motivate donors to purchase a treat. Work with local clothing boutiques and designers to create runway looks and sell tickets for your community to get a look at upcoming items. Your donors can purchase raffle tickets for the chance to win cool prizes donated from local businesses.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

While each organization varies in size, locales, and causes, technology can help facilitate workflow. Some nonprofits use multiple free cloud and collaborative resources, but end up in what is known as the “rogue cloud,” when the efforts become costly and repetitive, with little progress to show.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Great content will help inform your audience and provide critical resources to both supporters and the people you serve. If you work to maintain a National Park, for example, you may want to develop resources about how to get around or prepare for a visit. This is where a content calendar (and project plan!) Start writing.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 4, 2023

In order to build those positive relationships, MENTOR recruits and provides training resources to potential mentors and links the right mentors to mentees across the nation. Get involved with your local MENTOR affiliate and check out their calendar of events to see what kinds of events you can attend.

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

Whether you’re looking to contact your congressional representatives or donate to a local nonprofit, here are four groups you’ll love (plus a resource for finding tons more). Their website also includes tons of resources like printable assets, advocacy materials, and educational resources. Who would you add to the list?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

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. Hiring a VA can be a perfect solution when your organization does not yet have the financial resources and stability to hire staff. COMMUNICATION .

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

With more families living in urban and suburban areas, some schools have shifted to a year-round or alternative academic calendar, but the majority of schools still keep a start date sometime in August, making it the perfect awareness month for back-to-school preparations. Volunteer at your local school. Kids in Need Foundation.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

But, generally, your member newsletter should have a few strategic sections that deliver updates, resources, and more to your members. to give members a steady stream of reminders and resources. Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent. We’ll cover more about what the best membership newsletters include.

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sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2023

Here are four compelling reasons to ensure you have a strong finance department: Fiscal accountability: accuracy and transparency of financial reporting helps instill confidence with funders and constituents alike Effective resource management: developing budgets, monitoring cash flow, and implementing appropriate financial controls to ensure the organization (..)

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Use current volunteers as a resource. In addition to turning to your current volunteers, you should also use former volunteers as a resource. However, they may be willing to be a resource for prospective volunteers to ask questions and help them gauge whether volunteering with your organization is right for them.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 22, 2020

Set an operations calendar. Develop two or three case statements that include compelling stories of the work being done coupled with evidence of the societal benefits and the efficient stewardship of donor resources. Choose two or three goals you’d like to achieve and build your strategy from there. Don’t pick more than that.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

You’ll spend a great deal of time and resources reaching new supporters. This widget will show you the number of new, retained, reactivated, and lapsed donors during the calendar year. You’ll learn more about how you can use them to engage your donors, and the resource includes templates you can use to create your own.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteers provide nonprofits with the on-the-ground support they need to further their missions, whether that means helping to build homes, providing meals for food-insecure families, mentoring local youths, or cleaning up trash at local parks. For example, perhaps your nonprofit’s mission is to refurbish local community parks.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

See if your state, local, or regional AFP branch is hosting a reception! You’ll meet up with fundraisers from your area and make valuable local connections. Check with your local AFP chapter to see what local or regional options are available! These smaller AFP conferences are outstanding resources for nonprofits.

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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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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2021

Create a calendar for recruitment emails to begin signing up participants for your peer-to-peer fundraising event or campaign. Here is a sample of what your recruitment email calendar might look like for a peer-to-peer fundraising event: Your list of targeted emails will vary based on your campaign or event.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Look for ambassadors among your: Major donors Staff and loyal volunteers Board members Event committee members Supporters with a large social media following Sponsors and local business connections Once you’ve identified prospective ambassadors, reach out to them with a personalized request to join your campaign.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Put together a master marketing calendar. To make your multi-channel marketing efforts successful, it’s important to implement a campaign calendar. Your communications across every channel you use should be included on the calendar. Local Media. First, you’ll need to reach out to local media companies to acquire ad spots.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2023

As a nonprofit professional, you understand how much time, resources, and planning goes into running a successful fundraising event. Similarly, if your nonprofit will be marketing the company at your event, create a campaign calendar that lays out when, how, and where you will promote their brand. Dedicated contact.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 29, 2022

Most Jewish nonprofits know that this is the best excuse to come up with punny costumes and read the Megillah, but even if you aren’t an org focused on Judaism, you could team up with a local JCC, synagogue, or Hillel: This is also a holiday where it’s tradition to give back. Buy an hour with Daylight Savings Time… (second Sunday in March).

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

A strong thank-you letter might say: “Thanks to your gift, local students will be able to attend summer camp.” A stronger thank-you letter might say: “Thanks to your $40 gift, 75 local students will be able to attend summer camp.” It’s a great resource—grab your copy below! Looking for even more information?

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org. Start planning your communications calendar now. Resource ambassadors with engaging, easily sharable content on a regular schedule. Tip #1 : Start planning early.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

The calendar does much of the heavy lifting for you, and wallets are broadly open. In 2021, we worked with Hope Services to be more efficient with limited resources to drive net revenue gains. Being generous, helpful, needed, thanked, virtuous, or otherwise selfless fulfills us and satisfies our ‘inner-witness.’ .

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Line Up Partnerships with Local Businesses. Line Up Partnerships with Local Businesses. When you’ve identified a few local businesses that might be interested in a partnership, look into their company’s mission and values. Here’s what we’ll cover: Design and Sell Custom T-Shirts. Optimize Your Nonprofit’s Website.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Last year, I had the unique privilege to help facilitate The Local Philanthropy Workshop with the TechSoup Romania team. It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Resources: Global Voices has created a Guide to Blog For A Cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

. —– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Gift cards Give your volunteers a gift card to their favorite local business or restaurant. A calendar There are many different kinds of calendars. You can get creative and design a beautiful calendar that volunteers can place on their desks or walls. The ultimate resource for crafting a rewarding volunteer experience.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Team up with local news. Many local news organizations like to host an annual food or gift drive around the holidays. Try partnering with your local news station to increase the reach of your campaign.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

But they can also consume resources. About six months before the event date , begin developing a nonprofit event fundraising marketing plan, which should allow enough time to develop a realistic budget, book event space, enlist volunteers, and invest in necessary resources. Planning an event?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

If you plan to participate this year, start preparing today with these tips and resources for a successful GivingTuesday campaign via GivingTuesday.org. Start planning your communications calendar now. Resource ambassadors with engaging, easily sharable content on a regular schedule. Identify and recruit campaign ambassadors.

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