Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

It’s that time of year when we are ready to open our hearts in gratitude and do good things for others. I’d like to highlight two wonderful campaigns that could be wonderful ways to show your gratitude. This year epic thanks is asking you to share a photo of gratitude and make a thankful gift. The call to action?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2010

Photo by Geoff Livingston, Zoetica. But there is another very important personal reason to purchase the book on June 21st, I’m donating all of the proceeds from my share of the royalties to the Sharing Foundation , a nonprofit that cares for orphans in Cambodia. You are invited to a virtual book launch party !

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AUGUST 19, 2014

Cool photos? The Blue Whale Campaign is an effort by the Sierra Club Canada Foundation to help whales in the Gulf of St. A video at the top of the campaign opens with idyllic scenes of the gulf and a guy enjoying a summer day. The page opens with a video of a previous KaBoom! Is it an inspiring video? A great story?

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APRIL 14, 2022

Get the city permits, and then make sure there’s a good open area for an after-party. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Pride Month in the US for LGBTQIA-focused organizations — the Charleston-based We Are Family hosted one last year to fund its new drop-in center. Invite your supporters to share their cutest feline photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2013

To honor my Dad’s memory and his love of the ocean, I am raising money for Surfrider Foundation in his memory to support their ocean conservation efforts. And his love for ocean will live on through the work of Surfrider Foundation. Please donate to SurfRider Foundation in his memory. My love for my Dad will never die.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Flickr Photo by Justin Benttinen. It involves creating a forum where wide and varied stakeholders can share and learn together in an open, transparent way. At the 2012 GEO conference, I learned about a Big Experiment for Learning in Public undertaken by the Packard Foundation, together with TCC Group and Beth Kanter.

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Global Giving

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In celebration of the occasion of getting to meet this huge hero of mine, I’ve outlined five ways that companies, institutions, and nonprofits can harness technological innovations to advance financial inclusion and empower the world’s most vulnerable people: 1. Microfinance, in all its forms, to increase access.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Though virtual, think of all the small ways you can “bring” the event to the participant, such as photoshopping finish line photos for each participant, or sending them a personalized bib or water stop supplies. Here are some highlights of their event: Opening ceremonies will kick off at 9:00 a.m. Ride to Defeat ALS – Massachusetts.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Traditionally, many nonprofits and foundations have turned to major celebrities to help build awareness, action, and donations for causes. However, engaging celebrities with high media profiles and large audiences doesn’t always work on social networks like Instagram. altnatparkser , Alt National Parks Service.

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JANUARY 4, 2022

Virtual open mic night. Let them share and show off for a night with a virtual open mic night fundraiser. Make sure to advertise your artists and makers on your social media platforms leading up to the opening of your shop with photos and videos. Virtual tours for museums. Gaming fundraiser. Coaches talent challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

All the great features of Facebook are available - writing on the Wall, uploading photos, and joining discussion groups. Add applications to your Page and engage your users with videos ( YouTube Box ), photos ( Flickr Box ) reviews, flash content, and more. Examples of Great Nonprofit Facebook Pages : Lance Armstrong Foundation.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Having them open doors to those patients perceived to be both grateful and capable of supporting the important work of physicians and their institutions is key to continued success. Celebrate the staff, leadership, and volunteers who go over and above to show respect and appreciation for physicians. But how can Doctors’ Day be more?

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MARCH 24, 2015

We ate BBQ by the pound , celebrated inspiring campaigns and community members , rode around on Segways , and did a lot of photoshopping. ChangeON [2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference] Part 2 - Opening together, the main characters, nonprofit Ignites (Translated from [2015 ??? ?? ????(NTC) Of course, we learned and shared a ton too.

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JUNE 27, 2011

On Monday, June 20 I had the pleasure of attending the opening sessions of the Games for Change pre-conference at NYU, on behalf of TechSoup. Connie Yowell of Macarthur Foundation. Photo: corley may. Playability : Playability needs to always be a first priority for serious games.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

Opening Hearts and Minds. Beyond (or perhaps more properly, before) the nuts-and-bolts business of making accessible technology and making technology accessible, comes the foundation of embracing why it needs to be prioritized. Photo: ingoism. Voices from the Community is an ongoing series of blog posts culling. and Ottowa.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Take the opportunity to ask your followers to share their own stories and experiences – in words, photos or videos. For instance, the Scleroderma Foundation sends out a weekly email newsletter, or eLetter, to more than 10,000 subscribers. Take advantage of all of the unique qualities that encompass your team. Think Outside the Box.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Photo by Stephanie McAuliffe. Moderator Antony Bugg-Levine from the Rockefeller Foundation got a big laugh when he made the usual polite introductions of one panel’s speakers and summarized by saying, “they have an incredible impact on the world… or maybe they don’t”. People are open sourcing their metrics, and building taxonomy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Net2 Houston, August Photo by Eschipul Nonprofits in Second Life Gala Opening Photo by RubyJi By looking at the photos tagged with NpTech, nonprofit techies were either on vacation or attending events. Maybe next week we'll see photos from BarCampBlock ? Maybe next week we'll see photos from BarCampBlock ?

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Later that evening we hope you join us for the Celebration Event which features live music by Sixwire, who just performed at the NFL draft, and special guest Phil Vassar. For the last day of the conference, the Innovation Expo Hall is only open from 9 a.m. Yes, Tuesday will be an intense first day, but that’s not all we have planned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

However, to localize it, Stephanie incorporated Pakistani imagery, including a photo of Arfa Karim, the youngest female Microsoft ‘expert’ in Pakistan, to represent fly. On Day 3, when it was time to focus on more time on teaching the tools, we started with an opening exercise designed to help identify those in the room who had knowledge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2007

Should A Foundation's Financial Transactions Fully Support its Social Purposes? Should foundations align their grantmaking directives with their endowment investment policies? Be A Celebrity for Your Cause Katya Andresen from Network for Good has been busy working on the launch of the SixDegrees.org site with Kevin Bacon.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. I have two favorites: The Sharing Foundation which supports children in Cambodia and Creative Commons.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

Hold a Santa-Con celebration to get in the Christmas spirit, get pictures of people's paint-smeared faces at Holi, take advantage of when neighborhood kids show up to trick-or-treat at your door. If you're a foundation: 25. Community foundations can pin things they want to celebrate in the community.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

This makes an employee giving program, or employee relief fund, a big brick in the foundation of any company. Locate the right person in HR and conduct an open exploratory to discover how CSR can support and collaborate with HR. Don’t forget to celebrate and share good news when milestones are met.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Last year, when I turned 51, I posted a challenge on my blog - could I get 51 people to donate $10 to the Sharing Foundation? For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

photo of Lucy Bernholz live blogging during the Northern California Grantmakers Briefing. Photo in flickr from Community Technology Foundation. Democracy in Action has invited everyone into the NpTech Oscar Pool Katya Andresen from Network for Good gives us the lastest celebrity news (what no gossip?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation 's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraise r (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

You could even include digital copies of never-before-seen photos of past shows or exclusive recordings of rehearsals. Just make sure the bidding is also open to virtual attendees! This would involve setting up one-on-one virtual conversations with your arts organization’s local celebrities.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 2, 2021

To support your community, you first need a strong financial foundation. Go for a gala feel, complete with a “red carpet” and photos, or throw a more low-key event. Once your collection boxes are full, send your goods off to your drive facilitator and celebrate the funds you’ve raised! Small churches do big things. Buy-a-brick.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

More Flickr Photos here. There will be typos and I'll clean up later Day 1: Morning Opening Session Malcom Downes, Deputy Chairperson, CISA Inc. Bill Strathmann Opened with his personal story about he got started with Networked For Good. Valued open-source software that is cheap, flexible, easy and multi-featured.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

While a gala may reference just about any type of festive celebration, it’s most often used to refer to more extravagant events that feature entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, meals, open bars, and auctions. With the US Golf Foundation reporting that 37.5 Photo Contest Photo costs are incredibly diverse.

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JUNE 27, 2023

Celebrate Giving Days by sharing photos of your staff and current projects your nonprofit is working on. Host a gala or auction to celebrate important milestones with your major donors and sponsors. Host a series of webinars or podcasts on your YouTube channel to connect with a wide audience and educate them on your cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2013

” The Failure Bow (Click for Photo for More Information). Are there foundations funded initiatives or other efforts to encourage learning from failure in the nonprofit sector? For example, you might show a photo of a celebrity or sing a song lyric or reference some other (funny) comp. What are some examples?

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Don’t be afraid to share people’s stories because it will make your organization feel a lot more friendly and open. Everyone has heard of the Make-A-Wish Foundation —the romantic nature of granting sick children their wishes can touch even the coldest of hearts. They aren’t afraid to retweet relevant posts, or share photos.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Build on that foundation by simplifying the donation process. Include donor quotes and quotes from people positively impacted by your services or from celebrities and industry experts as social proof. Remove unnecessary form fields. Studies have shown that simplifying donation forms increases conversion rates. Include a testimonial.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2015

Photo by Social Misfits. Storify with Tweets and Photos. He said that Facebook is on a mission to make the world more open and connected. “A fully connected world gives people access to life long learning and economic opportunity. If you want to dig in, you can learn more here: Interview in the Guardian.

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MAY 17, 2017

And it establishes a three-way system of trust on the part of the storyteller who is opening themselves up for scrutiny, the organization leveraging the story for policy gain and the targeted message recipient (i.e. It can even unearth previously unrealized skills like public speaking and writing. at the 2017 Advocacy Forum.

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