Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Overseeing a fundraising campaign from beginning to end and meeting your organization’s fundraising goals isn’t an easy undertaking and takes time and energy to pull off. Set your goals Choose a type of fundraiser Plan your fundraiser Market your fundraiser Recap your fundraiser. Set your goals. Luckily, we’re here to help!

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.orgSource

MAY 28, 2024

That curiosity and engagement with others are reflected in her love of travel and learning about diverse countries and cultures. The board should have a keen understanding of the organization’s mission, and the values and ability to envision strategies to fulfill those goals and serve their members. Boards have to be transparent.

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Qgiv

MAY 1, 2023

Food is a common ground that families and friends can gather over, and every culture has their own flavor profiles and traditional recipes that are a reflection of the geographic area they come from and their histories.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Whether it’s brainstorming a long-dreamed-of children’s book for your cause or exploring a campaign idea that’s been on the back burner, passion makes the process more enjoyable. Such a policy ensures that AI tools are used in ways that support your organisation’s goals and are broadly accepted across the team.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

As an Executive Director, you know that the heart of your nonprofit isn’t just your cause—it’s also the people who govern and guide it. Set strategic goals with your board Alignment on strategic goals is non-negotiable. Conduct regular planning sessions to map your nonprofit’s future with your board’s input.

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Similarly, when you are building a project-related team, document goals, and objectives and ensure that all participants understand what success looks like. Sometimes we arrive at the root cause of a challenge by looking inward,” Kevin observes. That’s a goal your team should be eager to achieve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2024

This year’s top auctioneers are driving impactful change, raising crucial funds and leveraging their expertise to make a difference for great causes worldwide. Realizing the power of his entertainment gifts, he harnessed them to raise awareness and support a wide range of causes, aiming to prevent others from enduring similar experiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Whether you’re planning a virtual event, launching a peer-to-peer fundraiser, or building a community-driven initiative, having powerful campaign management tools is the key to helping you not just meet but exceed your goals. However, the fall fundraising season also presents unique challenges for nonprofits.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. What have you raised in the past and what is a realistic goal?

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Achieve

JULY 14, 2014

The goal of MCON is to share ways that people within organizations are changing cultures, resources, relationships and movements that engage all kinds of causes and people so that others can be inspired to do the same. Originally, we shared best practices on engaging Millennials in cause work. These individuals remain anonymous.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JULY 17, 2024

Define Your Goals Before diving into the intricate details of planning your event, it’s essential to start with a clear vision of what you want to achieve. Setting specific, measurable goals provides a roadmap for your efforts and helps ensure that everyone involved is aligned and working towards the same outcomes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

They can make a huge impact as they provide significant support across areas including grantmaking, employee engagement and cause marketing. It can be tough to know how to move forward since your donors have different communication goals than your nonprofit. High-performing social content is the best way to achieve those shared goals.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2024

As part of that shift, many funders are looking to ensure their staff, leadership, and board reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of their communities. This may reflect an effort to compensate for the lack of internal diversity by strengthening their commitment to equity through formal policies and training.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 2, 2024

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes From Stories to Support: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Acquiring and Using Testimonials Imagine harnessing the power of authentic stories to attract new supporters, boost credibility, and inspire people to rally behind your nonprofit’s cause. Who are your target storytellers?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2022

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I call it my “ To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Volunteers can have an enormous impact on reaching your goals. Often, the cause for diminished involvement is that the volunteer experience isn’t quite what they expected. For example, if a volunteer may to drive to serve the cause, that individual must have a good driving record. Managing volunteers is a lot of work.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Is your fundraising goal tied to a real-life outcome, like a new building or new equipment? How giddy do you feel to see a visual reminder of your movement toward your fundraising goal? People (and not just students selling chocolate bars or gift wrap) love meeting goals! Can $50 cover a doctor’s appointment at your clinic?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

Hosting a gala is a fantastic way to raise funds for your cause, but it’s the entertainment that truly makes it memorable. These events create a sense of community by bringing people together around a shared cause to support, often inspiring your attendees to give generously.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 28, 2024

Reflecting on the trends observed in 2023 can provide insights into what lies ahead. Election Year/Political Donations Political fundraising can overshadow charitable giving during an election year as donors allocate resources to support political causes and candidates.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 12, 2021

Whether your nonprofit is an enterprise-level organization or a team of one , your mission statement serves as the heart of both your cause and your fundraising strategy. These writing principles include: Consider Your Organization’s Goals. chances are there is an organization with a similar goal to yours.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

To find it, keep your unique goals in mind as you explore this guide to determine what’s possible. To begin, ask yourself how can fundraising software help you achieve your organization’s goals? Goals can include: Gain insight into donor data through reporting and data analytics. Which tasks are slowing your team down the most?

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. The goal is to move your position forward while engaging your supporter audience.

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CauseVox

JANUARY 23, 2024

On the flip side, community foundations and local nonprofits can organize citywide or regional giving days, like Spur Local’s Give Local Together Campaign , rallying entire communities in support of various causes. Creating an attractive, informative site is the first step in exciting supporters to rally behind your cause.

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Media Cause

JULY 14, 2023

Digital marketing is a powerful tool for businesses of all sizes to reach their target audience and achieve their goals. Beyond website traffic, consider metrics that reflect the impact on equity, such as engagement from marginalized communities or positive social media sentiment. Follow accessibility guidelines!

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 21, 2024

MHM’s goal is to help create and sustain healthy communities by supporting organizations that address the community conditions in which we are born, grow, live, and work, otherwise known as the Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). million in community grants at least 174 nonprofits and municipalities during 2024.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

While functionally similar, the terminology reflects the unique goals and nature of nonprofit organizations. Monetary donations can be categorized as either restricted (earmarked for a specific cause or use) or unrestricted (available for general use at the discretion of the nonprofit). Internal Revenue Code.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 29, 2023

But it’s important to stop and reflect on it. Program goals must be set before fundraising can begin. If it’s just not possible to raise that amount, adjust your program goals. It’s a whole lot easier to raise money when you can tell people specifically how the money will be used instead of “support our cause.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. (In I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Investing in analytics can also give your association revenue a boost, helping you meet and exceed your strategic goals. At best, including irrelevant data is going to provide data that doesn’t drive your goals, making it difficult to interpret your dashboard. Still have questions about the importance of data hygiene?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2016

Participants reflected on their style strength and how it has helped them be successful in different situations. We had some fun doing role plays with a partner to figure out their style and some reflection on how we needed to adapt. Don’t Put People on the Defensive : Instead of “Did you make your sales goal?” Thx https://t.co/5uMFbEKR3y.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Using the toolkit’s free Reflection worksheet, gather data on your current revenue streams, audience, donor retention rates, and more. Goals may be dollar-based—e.g.,

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example, “Donate Now” instead of “Donate to our wonderful cause to eradicate cancer for good” is more effective to point to your donation page and keep your navigation bar looking clean. Create a sense of urgency: Time is of the essence when it comes to meeting your nonprofit’s goals. Let’s begin.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

Responsive fundraising is fueled by these signals that equip you to deepen relationships as you move each donor through a journey with your cause. The result is increased donor loyalty, increased giving, and most importantly, a community of advocates who are intimately connected to your cause. Your engagement should reflect that.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When we created Bloomerang almost 10 years ago, our goal was to bring affordable, powerful, and easy-to-use fundraising tools to nonprofits because we saw that most organizations couldn’t afford the software they needed to make a bigger impact. I feel like Bloomerang is a teammate in our cause.”.

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