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

MARCH 6, 2024

This is a story about acknowledging how there isn’t one piece of software that can solve all your problems, which is why the extensibility of your systems is so important. Back to that summer of 2020, I had a calendar script running that populated student and teacher Google calendars with their class schedules. It wasn’t great.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2022

If you’re looking for a unique peer-to-peer opportunity in 2023, mark your calendar for.orgCommunity’s Leadership ColLAB on March 2 at the OLC Education and Conference Center in Rosemont, IL. The September 29 conference was a meeting of minds and a journey to discovery. Sharon will facilitate a 360-degree discussion about trust.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

As technology evolves, your nonprofit should expand to tell your story in more engaging, shareable, and innovative ways, such as podcasting. With nearly half a billion podcast listeners worldwide today, the format is very promising for nonprofit professionals who have detailed stories to tell. Connect with nonprofit professionals.

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Qgiv

APRIL 22, 2024

Raises more funds by sharing compelling stories about your mission. Your nonprofit marketing approach relies on stories, statistics, and emotional appeals to connect with potential supporters on a more personal level to rally support for your cause. Increases volunteer engagement through public recognition of their work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2022

However, even if your form is mobile-friendly, branded with your logo, and tells a compelling story, what if no one sees it? Their sizable gifts are what get your projects off the ground, so it’s important to prioritize them all year long, but also bear in mind that almost one-third of total annual giving happens in December.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

Heart-warming human-interest stories. You must have stories ready to share about people whose lives have been significantly impacted by the work your nonprofit does. Donors and prospects want to know that your organization makes a difference, and the best way to show that is to tell a story. Remember, facts tell, stories sell.

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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. Make it easy for potential donors to understand the impact their contributions will have and showcase success stories to inspire them.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Unfortunately, stories like mine are common among changemakers. Rest is a necessary and important productivity tool—and an important part of doing the inner AND outer work of being a mindful changemaker. But you look at your overflowing email inbox and overloaded calendar and wonder—When?! Start with your top two.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Did you know that nearly one-third of individual fundraising happens during the month of December and 12% of giving happens in the last week of the calendar year ? . With that in mind, here are some year-end fundraising tips to help you make the most of your online fundraising efforts. Let me remind you…] [You didn’t?

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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? Find motivation in the real-life stories of women’s incredible ability to transform the lives of others.

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DipJar

JANUARY 5, 2022

Take a look at the calendar and map out all of the big sporting events. Be mindful during November 21st , 2022-December 18th, 2022 as soccer fans this year will be glued to their television to watch this once in every four year event! So for fundraising purposes, it’s better to stay away from this time of the year.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

My calendar and ‘To Do’ list were written in a notebook. Google Calendar has many rivals in the marketplace, but for meeting the scheduling needs of a busy nonprofit, I can’t imagine a more effective tool. When you accept invitations via email, the meeting gets automatically added to your calendar. With a pen.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Flipcause: Your Solution to Social Media Fundraising Changes Designed with small nonprofits in mind, Flipcause offers cost-effective tools that facilitate easy integration with your existing social media tools, providing a seamless fundraising experience. in a calendar quarter. ” – That’s where Flipcause steps in!

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Media Cause

JANUARY 20, 2023

Create a Content Calendar After performing an audit, identifying any gaps in your existing content, and planning for refreshes, you’ll likely have a lot on your to-do list. This is where a content calendar (and project plan!) A content calendar helps ensure all your content is aligned with any key dates for your organization.

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M+R

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

An editorial calendar— so you can keep track of and plan for big moments in advance, like oral argument and amicus brief deadlines. A calendar also will help you identify quieter moments where you’ll want to create some tactics that can keep the conversation going (rallies in communities across the country, a reporter roundtable, etc.).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

By now, you have a clear picture of your opportunities and goals, so it’s time to build a work-back calendar and activate your organizations around a development plan. Your strategy should: Clarify expectations, roles, and goals. Outline specific actions and the necessary budget to achieve those goals.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

In this article, you’ll find four tips to keep in mind when building your newsletter and 14 ideas for your newsletter’s content. Mind Your Design When you use consistent branding , members will learn to associate your organization with a certain look. Whatever you do, maintain a content calendar and be consistent.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Analyze with actionable data in mind. As you do this, make sure that the “so what?”

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2021

Check your community calendars to see if there are any other fundraising events happening around that time that might potentially compete with yours. Keep in mind it is just as important to look at what people don’t like as it is to look at what people do like. Step 3: Consider the time of year. The less competition, the better. .

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 11, 2024

Better storytelling/more humanity Whether told face-to-face with a major donor, in a thank you video, or in your fundraising emails, stories are the most powerful tool in your fundraising and marketing arsenal. We are, as a species, addicted to story. But have you unknowingly rendered your stories ineffective?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . Facebook: With live streaming and story capabilities, Facebook is ideal for spreading the word about your upcoming fundraisers and events. Nonprofits post photos, videos, IGTVs, reels, and stories to show the impact of their mission and advocate for support. .

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Qgiv

JANUARY 28, 2022

To get supporters excited about joining your event and helping you raise funds, you need a powerful story. Make your story easy to understand and share. It’s also important to make it easy for them to share the fundraising story with friends and family. Create impactful messaging. What impact are we having on our mission?

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Start planning your communications calendar now. Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Is there a project you want to get funded?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

By now, you have a clear picture of your opportunities and goals, so it’s time to build a work-back calendar and activate your organizations around a development plan. Your strategy should: Clarify expectations, roles, and goals. Outline specific actions and the necessary budget to achieve those goals.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Focus on your donors Tell a story Include a donation form Engage your donors Thank your donors. Highlight your major accomplishments and tell stories about the people or communities you’ve impacted. Tell a story. Find stories from people and communities your nonprofit has served and include them in your letter.

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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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Neon CRM

JULY 26, 2023

This is a great time to post reminders that GivingTuesday is coming up soon, share what your campaign focus will be, and help keep GivingTuesday at the forefront of your audience’s minds. Mark your calendar for November 28 and meet us here for an epic day of generosity! We hope you’ll join us online to celebrate GivingTuesday!

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 31, 2021

Make a plan and assign roles – With your goal in mind, write out a plan for how you will get there. Start planning your communications calendar now. Identify your campaign ambassadors and create easily shareable content and stories worth sharing. Is there a project you want to get funded? GT STEP BY STEP WORKBOOK.

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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. Every nonprofit has a story, but how do you tell yours? Use pictures and videos to draw your audience in and enhance the stories you’re telling.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

Do your perks have your donor base in mind? A great membership program is customized, adaptable, and bears member experience in mind. In the content she creates, she is passionate about putting people at the heart of the story. Are these factors being actively monitored by your organization? Provide real value. Collect feedback.

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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. Video Ads Videos are another effective ad format and a perfect way to engage your supporters and tell your organization’s story.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Dreamforce welcomed trailblazers of all sizes in the nonprofit sector, including International Justice Mission , UNICEF Australia , Canadian Cancer Society , Autism Plus , and more to share their stories and speak at the event’s global mainstage and in breakout sessions — all of which are available to watch with a free Salesforce+ account.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 27, 2022

If you operate on a calendar year, your fourth quarter will be your most lucrative by far. Or do you push it out of your mind? Remind yourself that you have plenty of time to make adjustments and additions to your fundraising calendar to catch up. Did you choose the right story? But do you really think about it?

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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. A good story is an incredible tool and whatever quote or story you decide to use, make sure it’s relatable and clear.

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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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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Tell your story of being laid off in a respectful and sensitive way. . Keep in mind that you can request a reference from other places you’ve worked, not only your most recent employer. . Keep in mind you’re not just negotiating salary. Someday this will be part of a story that you look back on and share with others.

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