Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

This is an adaptation of the article “ Nine Valuable Marketing Lessons From a Nonprofit – Charitywater.org ” written for the KISSmetrics blog by Chloe Gray. With that in mind, here are nine marketing lessons other nonprofits can take away from charity: water. How can your organization apply this?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 1, 2023

At the 2022 ANA Nonprofit Federation Winter Conference, presented by Data Axle, you’ll hear case studies and success stories from experts and industry leaders that offer you actionable solutions to the issues and challenges you face in 2022’s challenging and dynamic environment. Website : [link]. Tickets go on sale June 15, 2022!”

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

We’ve created this year’s Nonprofit Summit especially with you in mind. Together, they’ll share tips and lessons on how to help your organization on a journey of change and digital maturity. #3: So when we say that there is truly something for everyone, we mean it. 3: Tracks Built Specifically for YOU.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Lessons Learned From A Twitterthon by Diana Scimone. Aim for somewhere between “gutter” and “Are you out of your mind?” It gave them plenty of material to post on their blogs—or write their own stories. From @JonSwanson : “Celebrate what happened; it’s a huge deal.”. 2. Think big, but don’t set your goal in concrete.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Through practical exercises, stories, illustrative case studies, chapter-by-chapter reflection questions and action items, you’ll learn how to harness the real and raw power of your mind to build solid workplace relationships for virtually any situation. Never make a point without telling a short-story example. To be accepted.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Pride feels more of the latter this year than in previous years. Solving The Problem.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 25, 2022

With this widespread adoption of technology to facilitate goods and services, the role of ethics has become increasingly prominent in the minds of both the consumers interacting with technology and the executives designing and implementing it. Blog: How Lessons Learned During the Pandemic Help Prepare Us For a Recession.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 16, 2017

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led, among other things. The Kansas City Star newspaper a couple years ago wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. What lessons will you leave behind?

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Care2

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Blackbaud’s annual conference was this week and nonprofit staff converged on #bbcon12 to ask questions, share lessons learned, and learn together. That seems obvious, but it’s an important point and one worth celebrating. Be mindful of cultural challenges. “Ready” is overrated.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This big little idea was simply to hold space for CDOs to talk about what’s stressing them out and share experiences, ideas, and lessons learned with others who are facing the same challenges and finding their way through. “I have enjoyed being with like-minded leaders on a consistent basis.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

It wasn’t until 1993, when a reconstruction of these events by American journalist Mark Danner first appeared in The New Yorker , that the full story of the El Mozote massacre was brought to light and sent shock waves through the international community. Being geeks, we thought of ways to address this challenge with technology.

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VisionLink

JULY 4, 2011

So sit down beside me and tell me your story, If you think you''ll like yesterday''s wine. All of our stories intersect on that day, 235 years ago, on July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the United States of America becomes the first and only nation in the world to profess this self-evident ideal, that all men are created equal.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

I just read a fun piece on Next Avenue called “5 Sesame Street Lessons We Need Again As Adults” by Bryce Kirchoff. Here are Kirchoff’s five big Sesame Street lessons with a little Giving Challenge commentary added. Celebrate Yourself. Click here if you need some Sesame Street video time.). Think about movement and music.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led, among other things. The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. What lessons will you leave behind? You can't be afraid of trying something".

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 25, 2011

The answer to that question is likely going to be based on the valuable lessons you shared with those you led, among other things. The Kansas City Star newspaper last year wrote a story about Marion Laboratories and its 60th anniversary. What lessons will you leave behind? Those that produce should share in the profits."

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Bloomerang

JULY 5, 2021

You may know I love applying lessons from other disciplines to nonprofit fundraising and marketing; recently an article from Merkle inspired me to consider how the social benefit sector might use commercial business insights to increase donor loyalty. Yet too many nonprofits still don’t prioritize donor retention strategies. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2015

He lead us on a series of improvisation exercises designed to teach important skills for networked leaders: empathy, awareness, celebrating failure, being open to change and more. We had to pair up with a person and each share a story of direct impact. The second person had to repeat the story back in the first person.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 31, 2015

" As a mother of eight, including two children with special needs, Carr knew that "families with children that have special needs often can't afford basic programs such as sports, arts, dance lessons, or other services that many families take for granted. Meeting of the Minds: An Engineer with a Desire to Help.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

They recruited some of their strongest supporters to act as “AuSM Champions” and run peer-to-peer fundraising pages, then invite all their friends to a livestream event full of cooking demonstrations, personal stories, and drawings. Participants could cook along with celebrity chefs and have brunch at home. So how did they do it?

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Unlike the lesson from “Field of Dreams,” just because an event is built, doesn’t mean that contributors will come or that donations will flood in. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? But they can also consume resources.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

I was physically still tired, but my mind was racing. As I was going through this process, I kept notes on some lessons I learned to share with you to help your nonprofit plan its next big event. The Lesson: When you are planning your own event, be sure to spread the workload. Sleep was no longer an option.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

In reading through the stories, it's clear that the nonprofit sector also has much to learn from this wry, honest, soulful truth-teller. These lessons range from the challenging to the nurturing, from being agents of change to being humble friends and supporters. Be Willing to Change Your Mind. Two stand out.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2015

Or another true story…. had in mind (which had never been communicated.) There will be a lesson learned, there will be clear accountability and you might – just might – have mentored someone in important leadership skills. 4) Acknowledge and celebrate lessons learned from failure. Staffer overruled.

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JUNE 1, 2021

These can range from the moment you hit your fundraising milestone, to a sponsorship session, to celebrating your top donation and tagging the supporter. . Create a blog about “top five moments” or “top five lessons” from the event. Repurpose the key moments from your virtual events into short videos (between 1 to 2 minutes in length).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Anything people might want to learn, from hands-on activities such as painting to more classroom-type settings such as Spanish lessons. Consider things like ebooks, video or audio files, or even a private livestream session with a celebrity. Why not consider comedy, dancing, theater, or even an interview with a celebrity?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

celebrating animals, confronting cruelty.??? ve been responsible for bringing animal cruelty and animal welfare related issues into the media spotlight and on the minds of average Americans. Since this brought dogfighting into the spotlight and put it on the minds of many Americans, we figured it was a good time to reach out to people.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 25, 2023

Share your story through personal emails or handwritten notes from your board and stakeholders. Finish it up with a story that highlights the value of your organization, and you’ve got yourself a gripping appeal. Raffle Off 1:1 Lessons Similar to auctioning off items, you can offer 1:1 lessons or a mentorship call in a raffle.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Here are some things to keep in mind when designing your form: Create custom images: Because your giving day form is separate from your year-round form, it’s a great opportunity to create new banners and background images. Celebrate successes and consider how to leverage lessons learned to maximize impact in future initiatives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. Connections: Relationships to lawmakers, celebrities, newsrooms. For events, ongoing series, or recurring celebrations online, consider the following options for publicity: 1. Some organizations use donor perks or benefits to do this.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

They’re able to tell a great story and they’re able to communicate a solution to an obvious need. That’s an awesome story. And so, yeah, I mean, my lesson on this is planning for the unexpected never hurt anybody. This is really interesting to listen to and hear the stories. Steven: Yeah, absolutely.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many people like to give back to celebrate the holidays and spread some cheer. Communicating your results in a professional way will remind readers of your unique story, and of your dedication to being results-driven. A theme helps to unite the goals and purpose of the campaign with the organization’s overarching story and mission.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 8, 2021

When selecting a gift for a friend or a loved one, you usually keep their interests in mind while you’re shopping around. To keep the bids rolling in all night, keep trendy items in mind when selecting your auction items. Know your supporters. Rather than focusing on single pricey gifts, try bundling smaller donations into one basket.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2015

That organization is Learning to Give , a nonprofit that works, through K-12 teachers, to “spark students to learn and act for good” by providing more than 1,700 lesson plans designed to both inspire and equip students to use their hearts and minds to impact the world. Materials scope specifically for the lesson.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2009

What are the concrete lessons, mistakes, ideas I can pass along to others who might want to join this space? In truth there are countless lessons every day. But here are a few that stick very prominently in my mind. In the second case NPR would let you donate to a specific story. The story/project.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 25, 2023

Many people like to give back to celebrate the holidays and spread some cheer. Communicating your results in a professional way will remind readers of your unique story, and of your dedication to being results-driven. A theme helps to unite the goals and purpose of the campaign with the organization’s overarching story and mission.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

You can apply that same lesson to your membership program by using every contact as an opportunity to improve your relationship with your supporters. That personal connection can be used to drive retention and stay front-of-mind with members. Today’s members, just like consumers, want more personalized, targeted messages.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Someone on your Board may have fundraising experience and wouldn’t mind helping. A “celebrity” host, Emcee, or Master of Ceremonies. And think of the funny stories you’ll have to tell later! The next time you plan a fundraiser, this should be the first resource you reach for so you can build off your lessons learned.

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