Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Rob Cottingham, Social Signal – Cartoon for Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Before social media, “Influencer Marketing,” was a matter of finding a celebrity who had an affinity for your organization’s brand or programs and the goal was to get them to talk about it with their audiences. Step 5: Measure Results.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Today, we are celebrating our first anniversary of short-form video on TikTok , Instagram Reels , and YouTube Shorts. Our goal for these videos has always been to reach younger audiences and those with a preference for video content, as well as captivate our existing followers on social media.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 24, 2023

Over a third of adults in the United States are now using health apps or wearable devices to track their activities, making it easier than ever to monitor progress, set goals, and stay motivated. The result? Participants set daily meditation or mindfulness goals using their activity trackers.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Making fundraising decisions based on that data is a little trickier, especially if you are not sure what to measure, why, and what to do with the results. Measuring for success at each stage. Acting on the right KPIs corresponding to goals. Nonprofit pros and analytics teams know that collecting data is the easy part.

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Candid

APRIL 6, 2023

Create a dedicated campaign page Although peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns utilize personalized donation pages for your supporters, your nonprofit’s website is still the go-to source for all information about your cause and fundraising goals. That way, all visitors to your website can easily find key information about your initiative.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Though originally focused on advertising, Ogilvy’s wisdom contains enduring truths around driving action and results that can aid any cause, even with today’s new tools and platforms. Focus on selling – Judge ads by sales results, not awards. Remember your goal is persuading consumers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Set Achievable Goals. It’s good to start with a specific goal in mind. This will help you measure whether or not your campaign has been a success and will give you a benchmark for the year following if it’s your first time getting involved. Get Planning Now.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Our examination of giving behaviors and results on GivingTuesday each year have highlighted these important and consistent trends: Leveling the Playing Field. Our goal is an expanded horizon of generosity based on a rethinking of how we measure giving.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2022

Knowing the potential pitfalls and ultimate goals of your event makes a huge difference. We have been thrilled with the response to Tartan Tuesday; over time, it has really proven what the Maryville College community can do when everyone comes together and unites around a common goal. Set explicit measurable goals.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The year-end campaign’s objective can vary from meeting a specific monetary goal to rallying your donor base or broadening range or giving spotlight to a particular project. Review previous year-end campaigns to understand what drove results and what fell flat. Setting Up Tracking and Metrics What’s measured gets managed.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We had close to 2,000 fundraising friends sign up, and we kicked things off by surveying the audience about their year-end fundraising goals (which we defined to include Giving Tuesday ). Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. Is anyone being measured on their goals?

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. The platforms you choose to focus on will depend on your specific goals and resources. Measure Facebook traffic and engagement. Review your social media results on a regular basis, asking questions such as: What types of content lead to the most engagement from our audience?

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

All of which combine to make impact difficult to measure and explain. Our expectations around results are powerful. Defining and assessing impact is rarely simple but taking a collaborative grantmaking approach can help you identify the real learnings and center the stakeholder to create a solution that actually drives results.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Save time and amplify results with automation technology. Establish actionable goals and craft a plan to achieve them. Like any new initiative, defining clear goals is an essential prerequisite to workplace giving success.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. Get people to: Set a goal. Reach their goal. Exceed their goal. Those who have: Reached their goal. Received at least one gift, but not reached their goal. Measuring Success.

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Qgiv

MARCH 21, 2022

Relying on staff alone to run your auction can result in long lines and means longer set up and tear down time. The goal with your theme is to make it memorable. Then, get your staff and volunteers up to speed on security measures. The shirt sales helped them reach 107% of their $27,500 fundraising goal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

With our blog firmly established as a valuable source of content, we are now developing strategies to further leverage our blog to support our policy goals. MomsRising planned a blog carnival and social media bonanza to mark the 6 month anniversary of health reform and to celebrate the new consumer protections rolling out.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

Goal Setting as a Foundational Fundraising Basic Any fundraising campaign should start with realistic goal setting. To set effective goals, use the S.M.A.R.T Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success. Measurable: Ensure your goal is measurable to track progress and success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! HSUS Society Infographic To Celebrate Reaching 1 Million Fans. Source: Hot Button Studio.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2017

million followers on Twitter, more followers than the celebrity Kathy Griffin. We'll help you build a social media strategy, including how to select platforms that work with different types of library content to create brand awareness, increase traffic, and meet community goals. The New York Public Library has 2.2

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Example of A/B Testing Results. I’ve been reflecting on why some nonprofits do a better job of measurement and learning, while others do not. The nonprofits that embrace measurement have a data-driven culture. Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

Allow you to time your appeals for the best results and spread your grant writing throughout the year, instead of cranking out a year’s worth of grants in the fall when you’re also planning your year-end campaign. In fact, a fundraising plan that’s 50% done and 100% implemented will ALWAYS produce better results than no plan.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Show impact and results. An endorsement from a well-known animal lover, pet influencer, or local celebrity can potentially lead to increased donations, volunteer support, and adoption rates. When approaching influencers, clearly communicate your expectations, goals, and the scope of the collaboration.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

Choose a text fundraising platform Plan your campaign Promote your text fundraising campaign Thank your donors Update your text fundraising supporters Analyze your results Choose a text fundraising platform If your organization is using text fundraising for the first time, you’ll need to find a platform that supports text donations.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 22, 2019

The same decline in drive can happen within your organization, so here are some foolproof ways to meet and exceed all your goals for fundraising in 2019. There are specific reasons why your organization met (or didn’t meet) each of its goals. Once you’ve examined last year’s performance, set concrete long and short-term goals for 2019.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

DON’T KEEP RESULTS A SECRET INTERNALLY. Celebrate with your team. Since every staff member influenced or was affected by the campaign even in small ways, they should hear its results. At the same time, analyze your data to ensure what you’re measuring is accurate, complete, relevant and actionable. Make stretch goals.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

In fact, one in four solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with one in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. Set a dollar amount goal, tie it to a specific impact measurement, and hit go! When your donors fundraise for you, they build credibility for your cause. Make Online Donations Easy.

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Givinga

DECEMBER 18, 2018

For instance, many companies match donations to a charity of an employees’ choice to celebrate their birthday or will fully or partially match employee crowdfunding campaign contributions. In the past, corporate philanthropy was often viewed as a necessary cost center that returned few measurable results.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

As part of The Blackbaud Institute Index 10 th anniversary celebration, the Institute has hosted a series of virtual fireside chats to get exclusive insights from thought leaders and perspectives on this decade’s most influential charitable giving trends. The first step is knowing the areas in which you excel and where you can improve.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When she’s not working to exceed development goals, you can find her hanging out with her cat, spending time outdoors, or going to the gym. . It’s been proven time after time that data-driven strategy creates the most successful fundraising results. What do your donors respond to and what piques their interests?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 7, 2019

This year, we’re setting ourselves up for success with a monthly goal. For example, January’s goal is cutting out processed foods. February’s goal is giving up simple carbs. March’s goal is eliminating wheat. By planning a goal for each month and healthy activities for each week, we are much more likely to succeed.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 13, 2022

While goals are vital to success, SMART fundraising goals help make sure you’re setting goals that you just can’t miss. Can’t miss” goals! In some form or fashion, we’ve all heard how essential goals are. Set a goal! Set a goal! Set a goal! Goals, goals, goals….

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 23, 2024

One major gift-size donation can be the difference between meeting your fundraising goal and not. Use your screening results to see if any of your annual fund donors have major-gift-level wealth or have donated substantial amounts elsewhere, and plan your strategy accordingly. Specific asks lead to specific results.

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Achieve

APRIL 28, 2022

As a result, your. Celebrity meet and greet. These tips won’t help your nonprofit if you don’t have a clear goal and. Your goals should be SMART: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based. Select the tips that apply to your goals and strategy, and then forget the rest. engagement channels.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Marie Palacios will explain what donors want to know, why it is crucial, and how to share your past achievements, so donors contribute to your future goals. ” You know, we’re going to talk a little bit about how SMART goals drive impact reporting processes. You know, what do we want to happen as a result of the data?

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Forum One

JUNE 8, 2022

In 2019, USDA conducted the third Farm to School Census to measure progress towards reaching their goals. Since 2012, Educational Testing Service (ETS) has engaged Forum One to design and build more engaging, interactive reports to share the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) results.

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