Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Panel at Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit Last month, at the Global Nonprofit Leaders Summit in Seattle hosted by Microsoft, I moderated a roundtable, “Empower Employees with AI Productivity Tools,” with leaders from three nonprofits: Alex Duncan,, British Heart Foundation; Jon Townsend, National Trust; and Joel Ramjohn, Agape Source.

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Forum One

MARCH 16, 2023

They can kick-start a movement, develop brand ambassadors, and implement long-lasting change. [Workshop] Creating Powerful Digital Campaigns That Engage and Inspire Monday, April 3, 2023: 8:30 – 11:30 am Successful digital campaigns create the buzz you need to get awareness about your cultural institution’s mission.

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Forum One

MARCH 28, 2023

Can you tell us about your experience over the years, both personally and in how you’ve seen the company grow and change? Our physical presence has also changed. We started with headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, then expanded to DC, Seattle, and even a presence in Germany. You’ve been at Forum One for nearly 20 years.

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Bloomerang

JULY 14, 2023

— Clueless in Seattle Dear Clueless, Let me offer two clues: (1) a better donation page, and (2) multi-channel promotion. Ideally, if the donor selects the “one time” option the amounts would change. Occasionally they’ll change up the home page for specific, time-limited campaigns. Can you help? Let’s dig in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Take for example deploying 200 sensors throughout the Brazilian rainforest to measure and visualize the effects of climate change. One theme he touched on that resonated throughout the day is how Microsoft is working with networks and partners to leverage it’s financial, technical, and social change commitment.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

and the leaves are starting to change color. Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum. Seattle, Washington: Board EXCEL: Excellence in Community Engagement and Leadership. Seattle, Washington: Seattle GiveCamp 2016. Seattle, Washington: Preparing for FLSA Overtime Rule Change (Tacoma).

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes.

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MAY 28, 2021

The change that millions of people have rightfully demanded simply hasn't been supported by the full force of philanthropy.". Foundations signing on to the initiative to date include Borealis Philanthropy , Woods Fund Chicago , and the San Francisco , Roy + Patricia Disney Family , Group Health , and New York foundations.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Meaning, as print news becomes obsolete, nuanced approaches to information-sharing will emerge that will meet the intended goals of journalism; consumption of information will change; and reporters will no longer be the only ones who are breaking news. Shirkey also said, “Now is the time for experiments, lots and lots of experiments.”

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NTEN

JUNE 7, 2013

Based in Seattle, Artist Trust supports and encourages artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout the state of Washington. Change Management Community Leadership nonprofit leadership academy nonprofit technology planning nptech Organizational Culture Strategy Communications' Kimberlee Roth.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 11, 2023

Rebecca previously worked with a nonprofit in Seattle, where she was first introduced to the Greater Giving event fundraising software. The current platform was not user- or donor-friendly, and it was a challenge to use at that year’s fundraising event—but it was too late to change. for a conversation.

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Forum One

JANUARY 5, 2023

Establishing these kinds of plans requires a deep understanding of stakeholder and audience needs/barriers, as well as each aspect of the complex ecosystem that’s needed to support the changes proposed. I moved to Seattle at the onset of the pandemic and have adopted some Pacific Northwest hobbies for sure.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs across America immediately sprang into action—quickly changing service delivery models to uniquely assist the needs of communities they serve during the pandemic. At the onset of COVID-19, many feared those doors would close. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities.

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Forum One

AUGUST 31, 2023

Pacific Science Center Science Standard of Excellence The Pacific Science Center is an independent, non-profit museum in Seattle with a mission to ignite curiosity and fuel passion for discovery, experimentation, and science for people of all ages and backgrounds. The post Forum One Takes Home 8 WebAwards! appeared first on Forum One.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. This gem, also from Jonah Lehrer, just might change the way I do business. “One-plussing” We live in an amazing moment in history where change is powered by the bottom up.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Jolkona partnered with the Seattle International Foundation (SIF), which pledged to match every donation, dollar for dollar, up to $25,000. Starting July 26th, Groupon Seattle’s G-Team allowed subscribers to join Jolkona and SIF in making an investment in women’s leadership by pledging support in increments of $10.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum. Seattle, Washington: What You Need to Know About Board Governance. Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: Crowdsourcing Change: The Social Web to Nonprofits. Thursday, October 5, 2017.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It was true even before the pandemic, but now—with nearly every aspect of our lives moved online in some way—the expectations of what a mission-driven organization can and must do to connect and engage with its community have changed. Organizations can no longer use their digital platforms to simply explain their mission or successes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The report notes that while AI is not a silver bullet or cure-all, the technology’s powerful capabilities could be harnessed and added to the mix of approaches to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from hunger and disease to climate change and disaster relief. AI and Faith: Can a computer become God?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 23, 2022

Unfortunately, many nonprofits and schools find themselves struggling to access the resources and expertise they need to navigate these changes, nor address the digital divide that exists in the communities they serve. WELD Seattle , for example, helps those who have been impacted by the criminal justice system successfully re-enter society.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Seattle, Washington: Mission-Driven Website Planning Workshop. Seattle, Washington: Springboard 2017 Graduation. Seattle, Washington: Targeted Volunteer Recruitment. Seattle, Washington: Up Your Understanding of Nonprofit Financial Statements. Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum — October 6.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

The summit runs though today, September 24 th and explores the impact that technology is having on media, and how digital media is affecting our lives and changing the world. Seattle Meetup 9/24 7PM PT. Location: HUB Seattle and Bainbridge Graduate Institute, 2601 4th Ave #310, Seattle, WA 98121. 22 nd in NYC.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

Points of Light, the organization that established this program in 1974, says "National Volunteer Week is about taking action and encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change – discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to make a difference." Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. A few years ago, I changed my title to “executive connector,” mostly for the heck of it. Paul Shoemaker is Executive Connector at SVP Seattle. Thanks, GEO.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The Pacific Science Center (PacSci) is an independent, non-profit museum in Seattle with a mission to ignite curiosity and fuel passion for discovery, experimentation, and science for people of all ages and backgrounds. Pacific Science Center. GOLD – Science Website. National Council for Mental Wellbeing. SILVER – Association Website.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is long-term social change work. Being welcomed into the contributor community as a non-developer was a life changing moment, and she has been hooked ever since. It’s the first step is understanding the current reality and what challenges need our attention now.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. According to Kim change starts with the individual; change is hard; and it requires a shift in thinking. He outlined how this would happen. It involved everyone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle. Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place recently in Seattle.

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Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

My director of development & communications is giving serious thought to taking our hard copy newsletter and changing it to an e-newsletter. This change would leave many of our donors (without email addresses) in the dark when it comes to news and feel-good stories about the organization.

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JUNE 15, 2022

O: We’re a boutique ad agency providing marketing and fundraising for nonprofits, headquartered on Bainbridge Island, Washington—a 30-minute ferry ride from downtown Seattle. O: Lots of nonprofits have struggled to adapt to changes in the social media and digital ad world. Things have changed.

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2013

Consultants help an organization identify future leaders to meet its mission of combating climate change. When the Alliance for Climate Education wanted to use data to measure impact and engagement, among other uses, it turned to consultants for help—first Seattle-based Groundwire Consulting, and then Per. Chris Bernard.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Speaking of winning, congratulations to 501 Commons , voted Nonprofit of the Year by Seattle Business magazine! A round of applause for VolunteerMark who took third place in the Mobiley Awards , recognizing mobile innovation for social change. Wait, there''s more congratulations in order. Redesigning your website?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

A huge thanks to the small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle and published blog posts to share their reflections and thoughts. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka. Peter Laugharn, Executive Director, Firelight Foundation. Casey Foundation.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

Washington, DC: Lessons Learned, Online Learning for Social Change. Seattle, Washington. Seattle, Washington: Salesforce Essentials — Training for Nonprofit Organizations. Seattle, Washington: Calling All ED/CEOs! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Youth and Social Change. Tuesday, September 23, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. Funders develop service delivery projects, in this case around behavioral health, and used the efforts to facilitate policy change. Photo by Sea Turtle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 12, 2012

This week before I leave for the Middle East, I will have the honor of presenting at the Grantmakers For Effective Organization’s Conference in Seattle. I am doing a session called “ Learning in Public ” with Kathy Reich, Packard Foundation and Jared Raynor, TCC Group. Roshan Paul, Senior Change Manager, Ashoka.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 31, 2015

NetSquared gathers together nonprofits and activists, tech leaders and funders, and everyone who's interested in using technology for social change. Activists and community leaders will see and be given the opportunity to present on successful uses of technology for social change. Friday, September 11, 2015.

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