Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

Is success of the Ice Bucket Challenge a happy accident for ALS and the people who suffer from the disease or is the first example of the power of crowd charity? Can other nonprofits reproduce it? The Ice Bucket Challenge has raised over $88.5 My answer: yes and no.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Share the real stories behind your organization’s work, the impact you’ve made, and the challenges you face. Collaborate with partners and influencers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do. Build trust. Do not micromanage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

One of the key challenges in executing massive events is delivering important news and event updates to a large and growing supporter-base. Team up with local tv, radio, and print media partners, popular blogs, and social media influencers that reach and represent your target audiences. Have a Robust Communications Plan.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2022

Choose people that have different understandings and relationships with your (new) organization and whose influence with their peer group is notable. In many cases, you’ll have to employ a bit of “institutional psychology” to probe the hearts and minds that shape your organization. Below is a sampling of important questions to ask.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

However, it’s important to keep in mind that members of Gen X and elder Millennials are rapidly increasing their giving, and younger donors like Gen Z are forming their preferences for giving as we speak. This generation is more likely to participate in virtual events, such as online charity streams and challenges.

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.orgSource

MAY 15, 2023

If these two drivers of engagement are a world apart, it will be challenging to deliver the seamless experience customers expect from their favorite brands. Communicators are often on the front lines of coming trends and can spot challenges in the making. There was a time when associations didn’t think of their members as customers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2022

In a recent study by Fidelity Charitable , 8 out of 10 donors reported that nonprofit transparency and trustworthiness influence their giving decisions. Handling multiple state registrations yourself is often quite challenging. Here’s a chart with state-specific charitable registration details. 2) Social Media Campaigns.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

To stay top of mind when the world is chaotic, you have to push your creativity and your marketing efforts a little bit outside your comfort zone. Gain a Competitive Advantage Through Paid Spend —KIM ANDERSON, VP OF PAID MEDIA “Out of sight, out of mind” is true in this case of advertising.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2022

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do. Build trust. Do not micromanage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In a recent study by Fidelity Charitable , 8 out of 10 donors reported that nonprofit transparency and trustworthiness are primary factors influencing their giving decisions. This is often quite challenging. Many nonprofits find that this option provides them with peace of mind, and allows them to focus on their mission.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

If that’s a challenge, aim to send a quarterly email update and a bi-annual mailer to those donors for whom you do not have emails. It’s where chief executives can embrace the role of chief influencer. Then stay at the top of their minds by liking and commenting on their posts, or even sharing their posts with your network.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Social media is an ever-evolving landscape, and deciding which platforms to use and how to manage your time can be challenging. Platforms are investing in brand/influencer collaboration. An influencer brings a human face to your brand and can be used to leverage their existing relationships and loyal audience base.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 11, 2022

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do. Build trust. Do not micromanage.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Telling your nonprofit’s story in an emotionally compelling way will win the hearts and minds of your prospective donors and humanize you as a changemaker. Reference thought leaders and influencers. Conflict: Mention the boundaries or societal factors that have posed a challenge for your nonprofit and the beneficiaries you serve.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 11, 2023

He likely didn’t have grassroots campaigns in mind when he uttered those words, but Twain’s advice is spot-on for grassroots advocacy practitioners as they make a plan to engage the new Congress. “To stand still is to fall behind,” said Mark Twain. The 118th Congress has new leadership and plenty of new lawmakers.

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sgEngage

JULY 27, 2021

The global pandemic irrevocably challenged tried and true peer-to-peer fundraising formulas in 2020. Give them the tools to be able to fundraise for their birthday, complete a challenge or even livestream a birthday challenge! Galvanise your supporters with a new challenge or reimagine a signature event.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Introduce a challenge that your character faces. Collaborate with social media influencers To further amplify your message, NXUnite recommends partnering with social media influencers who have demonstrated a passion for your cause. Instead of solely focusing on influencers with large follower counts, prioritize relevance.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do. Build trust. Do not micromanage.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

An atmosphere of trust is essential both for people to challenge ideas and to brainstorm possibilities. Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. Both participants must be aware of the unspoken emotional dynamics and backstory that might influence the conversation.” Welcome every proposal.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Video challenges: Create viral video challenges related to your nonprofit’s mission and encourage participants to donate and nominate others to join the cause. The challenge presented by email fundraising is how it is often done in a mass, impersonal way that doesn’t engage the supporter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

But there was also another sign on the wall that described their Quarter 3 theme word “Mindfulness” and a reflective question, “What behaviors and processes can we establish to engender more mindfulness and presence in our interactions.” This is a common challenge for many nonprofits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 24, 2022

Bill Berman and George Bradt , authors of the book, Influence and Impact , explain the importance of helping your employees to understand what their jobs entails, and what the culture expects, so they can do the work you need from them the most. Challenge them to do more than they think they can do. Build trust. Do not micromanage.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 5, 2022

One of the challenges we all come up against in fundraising is standing out in donors’ minds, hearts and ultimately wallets. Chances are, your unique perspective might influence your programming choices. What has influenced this difference? Does the impact have a ripple effect? If so, describe that. .

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Plus, inviting thought leaders, influencers , and other guest speakers that your audience cares about helps secure your place as a trustworthy nonprofit. For example, if you’re part of an environmental-focused nonprofit, you could discuss environmental challenges in one episode and go over popular ways to reuse items in the next.

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Forum One

AUGUST 16, 2023

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Goal setting matters a lot here.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It also solidifies their first impression of your organization and influences whether they’re interested in further exploring and supporting your cause. Who does your nonprofit serve and how are you actively working to solve the challenges they face? Be mobile-friendly. Prioritize accessibility.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 18, 2024

Nonprofits Source’s corporate giving guide explains that sponsorships are best for launching lasting partnerships between your nonprofit and like-minded businesses. The need for substantial resources makes fulfilling sponsorship agreements challenging. A dependence on corporate interests may influence nonprofit agendas.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to your reporting strategy, it’s important to keep in mind who your key stakeholders are, and how can you package your data and results in a way that speaks to them directly. Then you can begin looking at your data with a direction and purpose in mind. Analyze with actionable data in mind.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters. Interactive content like challenges, contests, polls, and filters offers a different way for supporters to get to know your organization’s personality.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? Overcoming Challenging Board Members Almost every small and growing nonprofit Board has problems. Thankfully, there are a few tricks you can use to overcome challenging Board members. Challenge: Distracting David Oh, David. How do you feel?

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As nonprofits continue to navigate a challenging economic climate, GivingTuesday continues to play a unique role that is special to the nonprofit sector. With those statistics in mind, let’s take a look at what this reveals about donors. Who Is Giving? That spike in online payments at 3:00 a.m. Where Do Donors Give?

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sgEngage

JANUARY 22, 2024

The sector itself continued to change, but it was a challenge to effectively adapt questions to match those changes. In its blog post “ Practical Tools to Help Grantmakers put Learning First ,” the Johnson Center for Philanthropy reminds us how challenging this can be. What was “excellent” and what was “competent” was shifting.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Often, your mindset is influenced by what you’ve been taught to believe through your own personal experiences or “scripts.”. These are three mindsets you can have surrounding your script—the dialogue you have in your mind about yourself, your history, and your future. But where does your mindset come from?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2019

However, these days so many of my meetings take place online, typically on Zoom, and interactivity can be a challenge. Bear in mind that some people, especially introverts, hate them so you have to design them so they are less awkward. But it isn’t impossible, if you follow best practices for virtual facilitation for meetings.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 28, 2020

In his highly personable book, Lewis uses his life story to connect the dots between his challenges and accomplishments to demonstrate the five foundational building blocks of success. Commitment eliminates the clutter in your mind and helps you focus on your goals. Throw down a challenge. Give honest and sincere appreciation.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 2, 2022

It can be challenging when you don’t really know your audiences well, so you might consider a survey before crafting your messaging. So, it’s a good use of several principles of persuasion and influence. The human mind is wired to want to enter into a story, and people will process visuals much, much faster than text.

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