Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2018

I co-lead a workshop on digital transformation, co-facilitated a master class on digital fundraising campaigns, co-hosted a learning breakfast for scholarship participants, co-designed a Big Room session on Technology for Good, and in between attended some amazing sessions. Facilitator Guide: [link]. … Read More

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

They will also discuss the many opportunities and challenges that arise from the aftermath of a viral campaign and more importantly the lessons they have learned about replicating the results. You can read a summary of the viral campaign here and here. Our session used the following structure. It as a fantastic discussion.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

How do I determine the best structure for my program? Here are some factors to consider when structuring your membership program: Your organization’s goals. Do you have enough benefits to offer multiple tiers, or is a flat structure right for you? They can also facilitate easy membership renewal Communication tools.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Top Features: Bloomerang is the top integrated payment processing option for nonprofits looking to keep donor information secure, leverage donor data for future campaigns, and increase donor satisfaction. That’s because some fee structures work better for different-sized organizations. Consider your nonprofit’s size.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. Some ways to provide value and structure: Bring in a popular industry figure or thought leader.

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JULY 14, 2021

Mary Sumners, Vice President of Annual Giving, Kennari Consulting – Mary’s areas of expertise include annual giving strategies, capital campaign management, and board and volunteer committee support. We’ve outgrown our space, we need a bigger endowment fund, we need to serve more people – it’s time for a capital fundraising campaign.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

For example, the report highlights the growing importance of digital fundraising, so investing more resources in online campaigns and social media outreach would be a smart move. Further, many capital campaigns overlook the need for reserve funds to maintain the new or renovated building. Do you have a fundraising plan?

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Top Nonprofits

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Capital campaigns often recruit volunteers to help with various functions. You might have a campaign steering committee, a kick-off committee, a committee to oversee the feasibility study, and a lead gift committee. But sometimes, managing campaign volunteers may seem like more work than it is worth.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Planned Giving Is Accessible to All Planned giving flips the script on the traditional donation structure because it does not disrupt a supporter’s current cash flow. Realistic Revenue Goals: A well-run planned giving program can facilitate long-term growth. Here are additional benefits of implementing a planned giving program.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The good news is that facilitating networking in a virtual setting is quite simple. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. Some ways to provide value and structure: Bring in a popular industry figure or thought leader.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 12, 2021

We are committed to actively advocating for clear and consistent science-based climate policies that facilitate a just and equitable global transition to a 1.5°C It completes this mission by leveraging Salesforce technology, Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and structured finance to create green buildings in America’s urban core.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 16, 2023

Nonprofit database segmentation allows you to structure your data to support reporting, personalization, and overall engagement. Making fundraising more efficient: Sending and tracking thousands of emails to a broad group of possible donors isn’t the most efficient way to manage your campaigns. You can segment by: 1.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

Types of fundraising software to consider When you think about fundraising software, you probably first think of online donation platforms that allow nonprofits to facilitate online gifts. These solutions include tools that allow nonprofits to host successful online campaigns, including: Donation forms. Peer-to-peer fundraising pages.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

This includes an optimized website that’s mobile-friendly and easy to navigate, strategic use of search engine optimization (SEO) to increase visibility during times of high public interest, and an established monthly giving program to facilitate the transition from one-time to recurring donations.

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Bloomerang

JULY 21, 2021

Develop a basic structure for collecting ongoing performance data (including client and donor information). . million over an 8-year period as well being responsible for the planning and operations of a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign. She has facilitated numerous workshops with hundreds of nonprofit professionals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

Peter and Madeleine were the among the pioneers in writing about, designing, facilitating, and evaluating networks in the social impact space. There is minimal structure or roles and as a living organism, the structure changes. Both coalitions and movements tend to be more temporary – disbanding when the campaign is over.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 4, 2023

For example, one CRM might have a specialized email builder, allowing nonprofits to design communication campaigns fully within their CRM. Some CRM providers have free or low-cost plans available for small nonprofits, but most CRMs will have a recurring cost structure.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

This post summarizes the sessions I facilitated or participated in related to “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” which included a book signing, panel discussion in the Beacon Lounge , and a workshop with co-author KD Paine. They did it for one campaign and when they saw the results, they were really excited.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

It was also an opportunity for me to co-facilitate with in-country team, meet the NGOs and hear their stories first-hand, and learn a lot about modeling and adapting interactive training techniques for different cultures. 1. Facilitating Tri-Lingual Events: Not Lost in Translation. Group Photo with Certificates.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2021

Because, my friends, delivering happiness is the job of a true philanthropy (translated from the Greek as “love of humanity”) facilitator. Stop doing so many one-off campaigns, events and auctions that raise money short-term, but really are one-time transactions. And that’s a shame. People Yearn to Express their Love . If not, why not?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The After Action Review is a reflective practice that can be used for anything, but I find it especially valuable for social media pilots and experiments. The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance. The process is simple.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Are you considering a photo or video campaign for your organization? Whether you are wondering how to build your own community campaigns, how to use existing community content and amplify the messages coming through, or what platforms to use for collaboration with your members, we ask you to bring your questions and start a new conversation.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

This structured approach works well for busy members who want to make an impact but don’t have a lot of time and like to be plugged in exactly where they are needed. Serve as chair of a fundraising campaign or of the annual gala. Advisory Boards Need Structure. Sponsor a table at the organization’s event. How long will terms be?

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

For example, you could need assistance with: Fundraising strategy, including a wide range of specialized campaign types. For example, a multi-month capital campaign planning project may be more expensive than a few-week event planning engagement. Aly Sterling Philanthropy – Capital Campaign Support.

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Achieve

AUGUST 25, 2023

Charitable remainder trusts work similarly to charitable annuities but are structured through trusts that donors establish specifically for giving to one or more charities. Begin building your giving program, establish a process for facilitating gifts, track your progress, and keep refining your strategies over time.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fortunately, there are many formal and informal changes you can implement into your organization’s structure to keep your employees motivated. Facilitating these relationships is key to making your business feel more like a community. Create employee engagement programs. We’ll go over some ideas later! Impact storytelling.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 3, 2018

A mutual communication calendar can even facilitate logistics like consistent verbiage or timing of messages. While this organizational structure certainly facilitates partnership , it is not the only format and is definitely not a requirement to coordinate efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2015

I was in San Antonio this week to facilitate an interactive master class for 300 nonprofits that was hosted by the San Antonio Nonprofit Council that hosts The Big Give, a very successful local giving day. So having a few brainstorming facilitation techniques to use with your team, is useful. It starts with ideas and brainstorming.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

These conferences might have a similar structure when compared to a traditional conference but the event is hosted in an entirely online format. . The data collected by a virtual events platform can be used to promote future events, future marketing campaigns by that brand, and to speak more intelligently to the event brand’s target audience.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

These conferences might have a similar structure when compared to a traditional conference but the event is hosted in an entirely online format. . The data collected by a virtual events platform can be used to promote future events, future marketing campaigns by that brand, and to speak more intelligently to the event brand’s target audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. Here’s what I learned about the facilitating design thinking processes: What Is A Design Lab? Why Use One? Technology : Cheryl Contee, Fission Strategy.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

These days,"social network" is a term that often refers to a social media community, such as Facebook, and thus is not a term that many managers would take seriously unless they were discussing a social media campaign. First of all, a structure must be put into place for mentorship.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

These core steps will give your event planning team a solid structure upon which you can build your auction strategies. Online auction software for planning the event and facilitating bids is the primary expense associated with hosting your first virtual auction. Develop an event marketing strategy. Encourage early engagement.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

So we have to come together and come up with a really innovative structure of how we combine health and nutrition education in a way that resonates with communities, that is continuing to preserve the dignity of communities that are facing hunger everyday.”. In 2020, Cristina was named to the Ebony Power 100.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The goal of this technology is to help companies structure valuable CSR programs to support the causes that are important to the business and its employees. Challenge 1) Measuring ROI Comparing the amount spent on CSR campaigns with cost savings can be a tricky undertaking. Who Uses CSR Software?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

For us, this has been linked not just to content like articles a blog posts but also forum threads, email outreach, and broad campaigns — like our recent Cloud Survey. I can’t facilitate peer learning groups, design/write curriculum, or coach unless I’ve had the experience myself). My answer: Yes!

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Neon CRM

MAY 9, 2023

Fundraising Software: Fundraising software facilitates donations, fundraising events, and other online fundraising activities. It also has a low entry-level price tag with a tiered subscription structure based on the number of records needed. Best for: Small organizations Ease of use: The platform is easy to learn and navigate.

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