Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2023

Review the Year: I use a tool called the “ Year Compass, a free downloadable booklet that provides a set of structured reflection questions that help you look back and ahead. I call it my “To Do, To Done, Don’t Do, Reflection List.“ also use it as a reflection as the year progresses.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

If your membership numbers are marching into the red, you and your team are probably focused on trying to identify the cause of the bleeding. We structured this conference based on feedback from.orgCommunity’s fall Solutions Day participants. Could the decline in membership be a reflection of the decline in trust?

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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.  Check out our last installment here! In calmer periods, spinning the wheels can be just as detrimental.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Consider using scoring rubrics or structured interview protocols to standardize evaluations and minimize bias to keep things equitable. The more people know about your cause, the wider your net. Make the effort to make sure your board reflects a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. Welcome them aboard.

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Achieve

MARCH 6, 2023

Start by reflecting on past auctions. Reflect on these questions as a starting point: What went wrong during previous silent auctions? Communicating when the auction is open for bidding and counting down to its close is an excellent example of a rule that will help guests by giving structure and simplicity to their experience.

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Candid

AUGUST 18, 2022

Until the sector reframes the definition of a successful innovator to include proximate Black leaders advancing unparalleled community-driven impact, we will never dismantle the root causes of the world's most urgent problems. Here are three actions to take to commit to funding Black communities and leaders for the long-term: .

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Allegiance Group

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The MGO is a big deal because it requires a unique skill set: A love for people A genuine dedication to your cause A good storyteller (and ‘question asker’!) They like people, are dedicated and enthusiastic about your cause, are great storytellers and listeners , and have a natural gift for raising money (of course!).

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 19, 2024

Whether it’s through members-only newsletters, exclusive updates, or direct outreach, make your members feel seen and valued; it will strengthen their connection to your cause. Start by outlining your organizational structures. Clearly define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines to ensure transparency and accountability.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The drivers of hunger include conflict, climate collapse, and chronic structural inequality that systematically excludes vulnerable communities from decision-making and benefits some to the detriment of most. Ending hunger requires changing political, economic, and social power structures. Hunger is not inevitable.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Essentially, digital disruption occurs when new technologies cause business- and industry-shaking changes at a pace and magnitude that upset the established way of doing things such interacting with each other, altering time-tested business models and, in general, just aggravating the way we think (and have always thought).

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 9, 2021

These issues often lead to a decline in employee work performance and may even cause staff to seek additional opportunities for employment. Leadership strategies and changes: It is critical to recognize that changes to basic leadership structures can have a significant impact on employee satisfaction.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

I believe that social networking can do better by thinking about network structures, understanding roles of people, making organizations more sociable and blending social media. Youtube blocked access to the offensive video in two of the countries in turmoil, Egypt and Libya , but did not remove the video from its Web site.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

By using cause-specific language that clearly conveys the urgency of needs on the ground, you can compel donors to take immediate action through their communications across channels. Personalize the email with the donor’s name, donation amount, and cause supported. Highlight the ongoing need and impact to make the ask relevant.

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Media Cause

JULY 20, 2022

These are just a few of the questions that will help paint a picture for us paid search professionals here at Media Cause who want to help support your nonprofit with Google Ad Grants. It is important that your website clearly reflects the mission of your nonprofit. appeared first on Media Cause. What is Google Ad Grants?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

Of note, I wanted to let you know that the reflection paper about America's Giving Challenge from the Case Foundation has been published ( Allison Fine and I were the co-authors.) million from more than 71,000 donors, benefiting thousands of causes. My notes are here. When the Case Foundation team launched their Giving Challenge.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing. The reach, impression, and even engagement metrics provided by the top social networks on organic posts are often inflated and not a true reflection of the power (or lack of power) of your pages and profiles.

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Blue Avocado

MARCH 5, 2024

But instead of giving in to paranoia, this is a time to take stock of the situation, giving yourself time for self-reflection. Wondering if you have outlived your usefulness is a healthy reflection. In every organization, the fiscal structure changes as it grows, in ways that founders often fail to perceive.

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

You know, a place that reflects who you are, where lifelong memories will be made, and where your bond as brothers and sisters will grow even stronger. These levels provide a clear structure for donors to understand how their contributions make a difference and encourage them to give at a level that feels meaningful to them.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Philanthropy is often an important part of any company’s structure. When employees participate in their company’s giving program, it’s a convenient way for them to show their dedication to the causes they care about and make more of an impact. Why should you consider starting an employee giving program?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2014

Now that we’ve had some time to reflect, I am wondering about how the Sharing Economy will catalyze new forms of philanthropy and CSR? This is where a company or other entities donates it data for a social good cause. Lucy Bernholz wrote a reflection post Share Conference called “ Sharing Data.”

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

If your nonprofit has made any large-scale changes, your team should sit down and assess whether your mission statement still accurately reflects your work. You are also more likely to attract dedicated donors to your cause because they know immediately where you focus your work. Has your mission pivoted due to a global or local event?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Every dollar counts in the fundraising world, so the free marketing that social media provides can be crucial to raising awareness for your cause without breaking your budget. You can also use tools to target specific audiences for your different campaigns, helping you ensure your reach the people most likely to support your cause.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Both ask supporters to text a designated keyword to contribute to a certain cause.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 29, 2020

When philanthropy is made easier, more individuals can contribute and, collectively, our impact on important causes is magnified. These tools will also become tied into a company’s commitment to solve longer range and systemic “cause areas” through designated programs and calls to action. Giving and Technology Embrace.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your Board members should not be family members, but people who are interested in your cause and have an applicable skill, such as accounting, marketing, social work, or social media, that they are willing to bring to the table. You also need to build a structure that will enable you to bring in the money you need to operate.

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CauseVox

JULY 18, 2023

Sample SMART fundraising goals Reflect on Your Focus Areas Begin by asking yourself some key questions related to your goals and focus areas. As you reflect on these questions, feel free to update the answers accordingly in your fundraising plan. How have things been coming along?

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Neon CRM

MAY 3, 2023

We often show these in a pyramid, but in reality, the structure of your tiers is a bit more bottom-heavy. You can create levels to mark your mid-level donors’ milestones and then give them branded keepsakes reflecting those milestones. To learn more about how our platform can support your cause, reach out to us for a demo.

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Media Cause

JUNE 30, 2022

The Campaign + Ad Group structure can differ per platform. if you duplicate a set of creatives from one targeting segment to another, you’ll need to rename the ads to reflect the accurate targeting segment). The post Paid Media Reporting Series, Part 1: How to Build + Use Paid Ad Naming Conventions appeared first on Media Cause.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Every creative project we work on at Media Cause is different. Because of these nuances and our desire to ensure that every organization’s presence reflects its individual mission and personality, establishing an ownable and unique visual direction for the work is critical. The Four Approaches. Style guide examples: Stylescapes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

I have been reflecting on my system for doing this – looking at the tension between curating one’s network and get things done, but leaving room for serendipity. As far as geekery topics, I’m particularly excited to explore some of the new tools for coping with the ever expanding information on social networks and mobile.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Also, Doucet Campbell said that, depending on the structure of the organization, there’s sometimes a misguided belief that a built-in pipeline of giving is automatic. . Faith-based giving can be deeply reflective of a person’s belief. Howat said this offers a different layer of complexity than in other nonprofits. Katzen agreed. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. Planning is about using structure and rituals to keep organized. PRIORITIES.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 23, 2018

According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy, “nonprofit leaders must focus more attention on innovation, measuring the impact of their efforts, and creating funding structures that encourage risk taking, according to a report from Independent Sector." Putnam reflects on his previous article “Bowling Alone: America Social Capitalism”.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Google undoubtedly grew tired of updating and developing two tools that couldn’t accurately reflect the type of complex user journeys we see today, where people switch between apps, mobile browsers, and desktops frequently. Why is Google making this change? Google believes GA4 better predicts audience needs and provides better data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2012

Plus, it makes intuitive sense for funders to take advantage of their visibility into many organizations and look for opportunities to bring leaders together around a common cause. It should be clear to all involved that the learning process will be exploratory and emergent rather than tightly structured and directive.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

One of the leading causes of lukewarm, deflated, meandering copy is a lack of clear purpose. Or do these opening lines just reflect your own process of writing your way to the thing you really wanted to say? You are a person whose job is to carry passion and in-depth knowledge about your particular cause or organization.

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CauseVox

JULY 11, 2022

If you have a board of directors or an event sub-committee, remember that they’re here to support your cause! Once verified, the match was immediately reflected in their donation total. Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Structure. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Corporate Prize Donations.

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