Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

I also want to them to discover and follow their own sense of social activism and philanthropy and become Philanthroteens , teens with a passion for social change who grew up not knowing what it was like to not to have a cell phone or not to be connected to Facebook. What other stories, tips, or resources would you add to this post?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

At a time when higher education is facing public funding cuts, changing demographics and a challenging student debt environment, institutions are facing an uphill battle to sustain enrollments and stay relevant. Members are asking for resources they can use to bring people together and enhance trust within their communities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Frontline employees, middle managers, executives and CEOs alike can learn to become perpetual innovators themselves by following the teachings found within the book, which covers the thirty-seven qualities that a large company needs, in both its leaders and its employees to become perpetually innovative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 31, 2018

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the new book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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sgEngage

MARCH 6, 2024

But your teachers, students, and families are pleased with it, you signed that multi-year contract, and changing to a different SIS/LMS is basically as strenuous and labor intensive as building a new house by yourself (assuming you aren’t a contractor and, if you are, thanks for reading this very non-contractor-focused post). It wasn’t great.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

Let’s face it, there are a ton of resources online that claim to have the answers to your social media woes. That’s why we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation by curating only the best strategic marketing resources for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest. What We Can Learn.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2022

When time and resources are scarce, it’s easier to send out the same fundraising message to everyone in your community. See giving as a family tradition and seek to teach their children generosity. Sample identities could be “community leader” or “survivor” or “change maker.”. Donate for religious or altruistic reasons.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

I saw a call for a ColdFusion developer on an email list I’m on, and I couldn’t help but think about technology choice and change, particularly in the website world, and how nonprofits deal with technology change (or, don’t deal with it.) But this article isn’t about CF, it’s about technology change.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

These industry experts, thought leaders, and changemakers shared a plethora of resources that have been influential in their careers, so we rounded up their top recommendations in an easy-to-digest list to inspire your next read. . Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Manager’s Guide to Getting Results. Change is constant.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 13, 2022

This is highly recommended if you’re curious about Lean Startup or Lean Impact, Human Centered Design, and other innovation strategies and/or you have ambitious social change goals and want support on how to achieve them. Presented By: Steve Nagai-Ma. About Author. Steve Nagai-Ma.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

If so, you’re well aware that v olunteers are an invaluable resource , helping to advance your mission and drive success across your organization. Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Speaking opportunities. Mentor/Mentee program.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

How to Audit Your Strategic Plan to Prepare for Annual Planning Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast Your strategic plan is your guiding star, helping you determine where to channel your energy, time, and resources. Use this time of the year to audit your long-term plan to ensure it’s a powerful tool for your annual planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 2, 2013

This part of the measurement process is most the fun because it covers visualization, pattern recognition, and reflection. I wanted to take a deeper dive into resources out there that provide useful tips about how to do this step for folks who were not data scientists or data nerds. Here’s what I discovered. (1)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Leah and her team have combed through a lot of resources out there and selected some of the best for us to get up to speed on the topic of “Lean Start Up.” ” The Top 5 Lean Startup Resources for Social Good Organizations – Guest Post by By:Leah Neaderthal, Co-Founder, Lean Impact.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 30, 2023

Get ready to make a lasting impact and empower change like never before. This collaboration can provide mutual benefits for both your organization and the LGBTQ+ organizations, as you can share resources and amplify each other’s voices. This collaboration can help strengthen your community ties and create lasting partnerships.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 19, 2016

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Autumn brings more than a colorful display of leaves changing, though. The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change by Beth Kanter and Allison H. How nonprofits use stories to create impact and change the world by Lisa Gerber. Build a mobile strategy now with the help of this book.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The Art of Change Leadership demystifies the psychology behind our reactions to change and offers a powerful collection of tools to inspire individual and collective transformation quickly and more effectively, explains author of the book, Cheryl Cran. Cran also explains the differences between a Change Manager and a Change Leader.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

The good news is that the myth that you can’t make systemic change quickly is just that, a myth. We have to reinvet what we have been doing because we have to do more with at least the same resources if not less. That’s teaching. Fundamentally that’s what teaching should be. So how do you do that?

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

Something needs to change, but you don’t know where to start. It was created with you in mind — the nonprofit director or marketer that is overwhelmed and under-resourced, trying to make an impact through content. You’ve tried the social media thing, but your engagement is lower than you’d like it to be.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. The worry about a steep learning curve is more of a mindset change, from letting go of doing the work from zero to 100% and shifting to focusing on the 80-100%.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2012

I pulled together a curated summary of the tweets and resources on Storify that you can view here. I promised folks that I would share a summary blog post with links, questions, and resources. Do you find yourself easily distracted by online resources that allow you to avoid other, pending work?

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2015

We know that one size does not fit all, when it comes to teaching and learning about online security. Luckily, there are some great Internet safety resources that are specific for healthcare organizations , libraries , seniors , kids , and small offices (like the ones that most nonprofits have). There's more! There is a lot to it.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 12, 2013

For the past six months I have worked with YWCA Maricopa County , expanding its Own It Financial Education program , which provides low-income women and families a free education teaching them how to become financially stable and independent. There are no courses in our public school systems that teach students how to use a.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

So you want to teach yourself SEO? Here are the steps of teaching yourself SEO in 6 steps: STEP 1 – Find a resource for beginners. Other notable resources are: “Search Engine Optimization” – Bruce Clay “Search Engine Optimization Starter Guide” – Google. Sounds simple right?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

And while video games like Zoo Tycoon or online games can teach them all sorts of skills that will need to be successful adults (and this has been validated recently by a MacArthur Foundation funded study ,) I was excited to discover this wonderful list of games for change.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 14, 2015

You can imagine how pleased I was when I was introduced to an organization that combined my two loves, #GivingTuesday and teaching kids about giving. This year on #GivingTuesday, Learning to Give is asking teachers to join the international movement to celebrate an opening day to the giving season by doing what they do best, by teaching.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Nonprofits needed more streamlined applications and processes to get resources out the door and trust from grantmakers that they could do more and better work with fewer limitations. There is a significant power divide between foundations and nonprofits, mostly around money but also resources like social networks and social capital.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 5, 2021

For example, with a governance model in place, you will ensure that your support agents and technical staff are enabled and guided by the leadership within your university to make the right changes that are approved organization-wide, that comply with regulations, and that are technically sound. So, what is Salesforce governance?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

But those of us who have seen the color of our hair change during the course of our careers in asking for gifts know there are no guarantees. Our profession and the world in which we carry it out is constantly changing. As much as we hold them dear, principles, strategies, and best practices change over time.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

Taylor, the CEO and President of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), shares his personal experiences and candid, compassionate and practical thoughts on how to transform the way to select, retain and train employees in today’s, post-COVID and radically changed business environment. Taylor, Jr. Taylor, Jr.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

So, if your approach is too broad, can you best pinpoint the tactics and channels which work best for the resources you have available? If you’re not there yet, you aren’t alone and you have a host of resources at your disposal to optimize your work. Your focus now should be on teaching others how to achieve this milestone!

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Some have years of experience and are leading with the knowledge and resourcefulness they have acquired over time. A hired vendor can very easily change your accounting software from QuickBooks to Intacct. Changing systems from QuickBooks to Intacct is not going to solve a “bad reporting” issue. However, changing culture will.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

This is something that our DEI Open Source Commons team is working to change. You can mentor or teach a class with Tech Forward. Approaching a tough conversation with open mindedness and a willingness to listen is imperative for making long-lasting change and fostering a diverse culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and heard.

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NTEN

JUNE 6, 2023

Success in highly technical roles relies just as much on customer service and change management as on technical abilities. Additional resources: Digital Skills Framework — a taxonomy of digital skills, plus further learning resources to help build skills in each area, aimed at global nonprofits. Or take advantage of free tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This book is the result of what we have learned teaching leadership and business acumen classes to rising and senior leaders at Fortune 500 companies for twenty years,” share authors Nathan Kracklauer and Bjorn Billhardt. Either the state-of-the-art changes too quickly for a book or an MBA program to keep up with.

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