Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

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. Discussions on how to improve results are rarely part of staff meetings. Example of A/B Testing Results. What is the difference?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2009

And, it also includes measurement - not just qualitative information. It uses metrics to measure your results and help you improve your strategy over time. ROI had it origins as an accounting term and was originally a measure of return on the total investment in the entire business. Use of metrics to measure your results.

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ROI Social Media Slides NTEN 50

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

In a talk at New York University earlier this month, Berger called this lack of meaningful measurement a full-on "battle for the soul" of the social sector. According to Berger, the social sector has not been able or willing to discuss this problem bluntly and openly. The Results Problem. Why does this matter?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

Lunch Time Table Discussion. Come chat with me about online communites, some of the topics of conversation may include: What have been some changes or issues recently with your online community? Intesreted to learn more about how NetSquared is connecting those at the intersection of social media and social change? Net Tuesdays.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

I’m Steven, over here at Bloomerang, as always moderating our discussion today. And just a couple of quick housekeeping items, just want to let you all know that we are recording this session and we’ll be sending out the recording, as well as the slides, later on this afternoon. But the floor is yours, my friend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

It marked the start of a six month peer learning exchange where I, along with colleague Stephanie Rudat will work remotely with grantees as they implement an action learning project to put techniques into practice and facilitate organizational change from the inside out. organizational change, and technology. Program Design.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2014

In a talk at New York University earlier this month, Berger called this lack of meaningful measurement a full-on "battle for the soul" of the social sector. According to Berger, the social sector has not been able or willing to discuss this problem bluntly and openly. The Results Problem. Why does this matter?

Social 55

Social Measure Charity Problem 55

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

And, those who wanted to make money would head to Wall Street. That’s changed. They shared a slide (see above) about new models we’ll see that combine both – especially the “not invented yet.” But expect how you report and measure impact with the social business sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Last week was a busy week, after keynoting the Nonprofit Solutions Conference in Kansas City , I facilitated a one-day workshop for the Center for Nonprofits on developing and measuring a sustainable integrated social media strategy. This takes a bit more effort than putting together a slide deck. Design for Participants To Apply.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

So making the audience part of the slide deck and inviting commentary surfaces the wisdom and knowledge in the room. He discusses a way of seeing both the big strategic picture and the smaller immediate tactics. These ideas are illustrated in the slides below. I talk about spreadsheet aerobics and other measurement tips.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Leroux Miller kicked off the discussion by offering advice focused on online presentations. Webinars can greatly benefit from developing a “run of show” which in radio is a script designed to outline the order and amount of timing for items to be discussed within a program. Presentations for Webinars.

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Second Life Advice Slides Nonprofit 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

I'm here in Chicago for a very brief trip on a panel about metrics and measurement for museums called "New Spaces, New Measures." " My slides and resources are here. I learned years ago that technology doesn't drive change as much as our cultural response to technology does." Raw links to the document.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

It’s a quantifiable, specific, measurable goal your organization’s team agrees is important and doable if everyone works together. But seriously, 100% retention is unrealistic because life is fluid and peoples’ situations change. An Impact Goal defines the impact your nonprofit will make this year. All of them! Write it down!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2015

This post includes my slides and summary of the main points I will be making as well as links to resources. Isadora Faber, 14-year-old Brazilian student who launched an online Classroom Diary on Facebook to discuss problems in her school, such as broken desks and bathrooms without toilet seats. Gen Z By The Numbers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change. This is why the session started with a discussion defining confidentiality. It may deepen and enrich the discussion.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 29, 2009

The slides are also available for download. Your mission should be an actionable measuring stick. Sure, there's a part of me that is skeptical that all of this may be a lot of meetings and talk for little change. The talk was webcast and taped, and if you have an hour, please consider checking out the video. watch the video.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Women Who Tech brings together talented and renowned women breaking new ground in technology who use their tech savvy skills to transform the world and inspire change. See the slide deck below and notes from the panelists: WomenWhoTech: Tools Galore. Link to things that can be measured. Moderator: Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

I posted my slides and notes on my blog. You can find the archived recording and there is a follow up discussion item on TechSoup's forums. What's common to both is the use of metrics to measure results. Put another way, this is a question about how to design effective pilots in the early stages that are measurable.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 31, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

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Forum One

JUNE 9, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 5, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

AUGUST 20, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JUNE 24, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

Measuring the ROI by dollar amounts as the key metric needs to be balanced with using metrics like increased conversions (email list sign ups), measurable word-of-mouth, or improvements in online buzz. Jeremiah Owyang's post was a summary from a free social media measurement seminar with Glenn Fannick of Dow Jones last week.

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2009

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2007

What you're seeing above is a visualization of sharing intensity - this was the slide I took out of my presentation for the Bridge Conference Presentation earlier this week. Last week, I noticed a few posts about " measuring engagement " that caught my eye. I'm tracking social media metrics for a variety reasons.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 7, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MAY 27, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Museum 2.0

MARCH 28, 2012

How do you find out what's important to different communities, and how do you change your plans based on their needs? Here are the slides so you can see what we shared. How do you develop programs that are responsive to your community in a meaningful way? It was an evening meeting with beer and chips. What happens next?

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Forum One

DECEMBER 17, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

MARCH 13, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 31, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 31, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2007

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

SEPTEMBER 5, 2008

You can follow the one-hour archived session (or the slides on Slideshare) to get a nice slice of perspective from Amy Gipson of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Melissa Schoen of. We had a great discussion about how government agencies are using social media, and how the research community can support their efforts.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52