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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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Besides equipment expenses, podcasting can be very cost-effective if you leverage the right resources. For instance, there are many free resources online, including audio editing software, that dramatically cut podcasting costs. This allows you to tailor your content calendar to your audience’s or guest’s preferences.

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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. Meeting these three milestones before the end of the month will get your grassroots team back on track just in time to launch your 2023 campaigns.

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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. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2024

Smaller and medium-sized nonprofits lack the staff larger organizations have, which means fewer resources for keeping track of and engaging with past donors. Sending out multiple prompts and creating various opportunities within a calendar year for donors to give again or contribute in new ways is just as critical.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Digital marketing is often a cost-effective option for organizations because there are many free online tools to help you create content and track your campaigns. Developing a content calendar Consistency in marketing delivery is crucial for enhancing recognition of your nonprofit and boosting engagement with your target audience.

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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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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. Communicate clearly and often.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As a nonprofit professional, time is our most valuable resource, and it often feels like there’s not enough of it. It’s like ergonomics for the mind. 1) Save Time Using A Calendar App For Meetings. Your contact simply compares their calendar to your published availability and self-selects an agreeable time.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

Though annual reports can come at any time, a key component of finishing the calendar year off strong is to ensure that you are reporting on what you’ve achieved and identifying where there is room to grow. What have you been tracking, and where do you stand on those goals? Goal setting matters a lot here.

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

With that in mind, here are 17 top solutions to consider when searching for the right software for your volunteer program. Run volunteer hours reports for easy tracking and exports. Plus, their mobile app gives volunteers an easy way to keep track of their duties and schedules. What you need today may not be enough tomorrow.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. They allow you to collaborate with others so you won’t waste time sending Word docs and Excel spreadsheets back and forth while tracking versions. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 9, 2021

It’s a good idea to put together an annual fundraising calendar to include with the plan that details when things are happening and who is responsible for making them happen. Take a look at your programs, performance, and resources to determine where you’re at. Review your year. Next, take a look at your performance.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 12, 2023

And beyond that, you can expand your reach to find even more like-minded people who would resonate with your mission and be interested in supporting your organization. Set SMART goals Build your audience persona Develop your brand Determine what channels to use Put together a content strategy Drive engagement Track your results.

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While online tools and resources give the sense that people are more connected than ever, selecting the right communication vehicle, visibility, form, and timing for what you’re trying to accomplish is vital to achieving true connection and mutual understanding. Try to keep discussions to relevant project conversations.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 11, 2023

With that in mind, let’s take a look at seven different steps you can take to retain your GivingTuesday donors. You can learn more about how to create a great receipt or thank-you letter (and snag some useful templates) by downloading the email templates in our GivingTuesday Resource Center. Visit the GivingTuesday Resource Center 2.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

67% of nonprofits use a constituent relationship management system (CRM) to track donations and manage supporter communications. Now let’s look at Excel , which a lot of nonprofits initially use to track their data. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion. However, many nonprofits operate with tight budgets.

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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. Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Make sure to schedule periodic check-ins to make sure things stay on track.

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Achieve

JULY 21, 2022

Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. As you account for your nonprofit’s resources to complete Form 990, you’re given the perfect opportunity to take stock of your financial situation and assess where funds are going. Tips to Keep in Mind for Filing Form 990. Keep an eye on the calendar. We’ll explore: . Form 990-PF.

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Achieve

APRIL 2, 2020

With the end of the calendar year comes a new tax season. These tips include: Make sure you have the right tax season elements in mind. . MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TAX SEASON ELEMENTS IN MIND. . For organizations working on the calendar fiscal year, this means your 990 is due on May 15th. . You’re not alone!

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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. Use this Complete Toolkit for Nonprofits for a sample timeline to get on track with your communications. Make sure to schedule periodic check-ins to make sure things stay on track.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 22, 2021

We put BOCs on the calendar about once a month and talk about anything new in our lives like things going on with our families, our workout routines, new music we love, an awesome movie we saw, etc. Developing a daily route can be helpful in terms of productivity and getting your mind in the GTD (getting things done) zone.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . Create a content calendar. A content calendar provides an in-depth look at your upcoming content, including when and where you will push it live. Some common metrics to track are website page views, email click-through rates, and social media engagement. .

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with streamlined donor records, an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. DonorPerfect experts designed the 2022 Fundraising Calendar to help you improve your organization’s key metrics.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 30, 2023

Volunteer management software brings all essential volunteer management activities under one roof, making it easier to recruit, engage, and retain volunteers while also tracking progress made toward your program goals. A scheduling tool that allows you to track attendance and send shift confirmations and notifications. Track progress.

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DipJar

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With this in mind, let’s begin by discussing the value of thoughtful nonprofit impact metrics. . Set goals and track progress over time. . Plan for the future and make decisions about resource allocation. Doing so will help you track progress, quickly respond to changes, and identify trends over time. Assessments.

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Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. When scheduling your ad campaigns, keep in mind that some months are more lucrative when it comes to donations. Tools That Can Help Online resources are one great way to get the most out of your Facebook Ads.

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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. . Who you call and how many donors you call will depend upon your own resources and the makeup of your donor base. TIP: Strapped for resources and folks to make calls?

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 13, 2023

These members exchange their membership dues for exclusive access to career-boosting resources, networking opportunities, educational and social events, and more. Dedicate budget space, calendar space, and other resources to member engagement. Next: Test, test, and test some more.

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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. Plan for a way to manage change in order to effectively measure progress and stay on track.

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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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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

But they can also consume resources. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. Wistia : Boost video engagement while tracking video performance.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The task manager allows you to assign, manage, and track the progress of action items. The member directory helps you keep track of every board, committee, and staff member so that you can nurture relationships. This tool makes social media a very valuable outreach resource for your nonprofit’s fundraising strategy.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. A fundraising strategy helps keep you on track by offering deadlines and benchmarks to hit throughout the year. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include.

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Forum One

JANUARY 19, 2023

As you work through your website redesign, keep these connections in mind as they are extremely important to how you are able to both communicate your messages and provide the right value to your audiences. So do make sure are keeping these key elements top of mind as you approach, execute and launch your next website.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

To help you build your content plan, Neon One has created a 2024 Nonprofit Calendar that you can download as a PDF or add to your existing personal calendar. To download the calendar or learn more about nonprofit content planning, here’s a quick overview of this article: What’s in Neon One’s 2024 Nonprofit Calendar?

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