Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

Do you only need a simple, one-angle video stream, or are you opting for a system of cameras streaming from different angles for a dynamic, in-the-room experience? Make sure you have sound equipment that easily hooks into your stream to minimize technical sound issues. Donation page. Build an auction website or webpage.

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Top Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic and its resulting social distancing guidelines led nonprofits to experiment with virtual events (many of them for the first time). Your marketing specialists get the word out about your gala to your supporters through email, social media, direct mail, and any other communication channels your nonprofit uses.

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Achieve

AUGUST 18, 2020

While engagement events like discussions, parties, and announcements can be easily adapted to live-streamed settings and can generate donations, more strategically incorporating fundraising into your virtual events has probably proved to be more challenging. Set guidelines for your event. Set guidelines for your event.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Select communication channels and advertising platforms for the campaign. These should be channels and platforms that your audience regularly engages with. There are several communication channels your nonprofit can use to target and acquire new donors, from your website to paid avenues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2015

.” I facilitated an interactive featured session on why and how leaders should be engaged on social as well as other insiders (employees, board, and volunteers). They are passionate about your organization and social change, and will talk about it to anyone who will listen. There are some other benefits as well.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

IAVA’s #gosilent campaign is a terrific example of social campaigning because it uses tools and tactics that make it easy for the organization to track, measure, and evaluate success – in real time and after the campaign is over. Sharing across platforms – Instagram and Foursquare. Did you #gosilent?

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Channel preference (social media vs. email). The research speaks for itself: 82% of Americans use social media and this number is steadily growing. According to AccuData’s guide to digital advertising , social media is not only a popular platform for your supporters, but it is the new frontier of nonprofit marketing. .

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As long as health and safety regulations place hard restrictions on indoor social gatherings, an event organizer will have to use a hybrid event format to make things work. . Ensure potential attendees that gathering restrictions and social distancing will be observed. Engage Through Social Media.

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DipJar

JANUARY 23, 2023

These programs make the original donation go twice as far, so you should encourage your donors to look into their companies’ guidelines. Locating match-eligible donors is a fantastic way to diversify your revenue streams and maximize the donations you’re already receiving. That’s where a matching gift tool comes in handy.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Then, the pandemic spread across the globe, and the resulting social distancing guidelines left small to mid-sized nonprofits scrambling to move their events online in order to keep supporters and staff members safe. . Social media. Once your virtual event launches, share a link to the video stream that attendees can access.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

With the added challenges of widespread health concerns and social distancing guidelines over this past year and a half, fundraising professionals have had to rethink how they engage with supporters. Marketing the organization on social media. Online Concert: Chances are your donors are missing live music right about now.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Use social media. Many people list their employers (and other helpful information⁠ like job titles) on their social media profiles. For example, an individual who contributes using the email address “jake@thehomedepot.com” likely works for Home Depot⁠—and thus would qualify for a matching gift. And encourage them to get involved!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

This week's theme is social media ROI. That's what I've been thinking, speaking, and writing about and have also recruited guest posts on this topic. As KD Paine, the queen of social media measurement says, yes we can measure social media and here's how. Bridge Conference Slides View more presentations from kanter.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Including a remote audience allows event planners and organizers to minimize in-person attendees in line with local guidelines without sacrificing ticket sales and revenues. . Ensure potential attendees that gathering restrictions and social distancing will be observed. Engage Through Social Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

I was in Washington, DC where I did a session on social media strategy for a convening of Packard Grantees. My participation included: An interactive presentation on best practices for using social media for external communications. What is Social Learning or Learning in Public? Social media is a conversation engine.

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

In the past year, virtual fundraising activities have skyrocketed due to social distancing guidelines and the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a dedicated online strategy or a social media presence, many potential donors will view your organization as out of touch. Take Advantage Of Video Conferencing And Streaming Tools.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 14, 2022

For any of these ideas make sure you have the following technical elements: Event name, date, and details in an email/flyer/social post. Inspire your supporters to channel their inner Joey Chestnut and stuff their face for good. Ice Cream Social. Get a whole bunch of ducks, find a location with a small stream or pool.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Offering the most comprehensive and up-to-date database of corporate philanthropy program info and guidelines , 360MatchPro makes it easier for nonprofits to maximize the impact of their supporters’ donations. Suitable for organizations of all sizes, the Snowball suite of tools is flexible, scalable, and highly streamlined.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 17, 2019

Every drop out or transfer is a missed opportunity that impacts your income stream. We know the importance of athletics to most schools, not only to attract students and talent to the institution, but also the actual income stream from the operations of athletics. Analytics Drives Athletics Fundraising.

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CauseVox

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When applying for grants it is essential to read the entire application form and follow the guidelines. It is better to wait for the right opportunity than waste time applying for funding that doesn’t fit the funders’ guidelines. Again, remember to follow the guidelines!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Do we know enough about the differences between users and non-users of social networking sites ?

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

You’ve read articles about up-and-coming communications channels and whether you should incorporate them into your nonprofit outreach strategy. But, the fact of the matter is, the channels you employ will have little impact on your outreach strategy if the messages you send through those channels are subpar.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2017

They did it through email and social and set up a page on their website where members could share their stories and read what others submitted. The content is the same (it’s just written differently for the channel): 1. I recommend that you use 1 piece in at least 2 additional channels, for a total of 3 altogether.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Consider these ideas when establishing your guidelines: Design a recognizable logo to include in all your marketing material. Segment your donors by their behavior by reviewing donor data collected from CRMs, fundraising platforms, and social media. Technology offers you in-depth analytics that track what your donors engage with.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 5, 2020

We have compiled a list of the 20 best virtual (and coronavirus-mandated socially distance-friendly) fundraising ideas that leverage tools like Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, online gaming, and other platforms that can serve as a fundraising vehicle for your organization. Any sort of peer to peer strategy has been changed by social distancing.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2024

Understand the political, economic, social, and technological factors that may present opportunities or pose challenges to your non-profit’s success. Outline the channels and protocols for internal communication, such as regular team meetings, email protocols, and project management tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2011

My Facebook page is a focus group or channel for research. It helps me to understand the questions, concerns, and everyday context of many nonprofits that want to embrace emerging media like social or mobile and to design and build peer exchange programs or Train-the-Trainers programs. What’s missing?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 29, 2021

Some nonprofits embed a social media feed into their newspage, encouraging supporters to follow them on other platforms, while eliminating the workload of updating multiple news communication channels. Classes, webinars, and presentations. Informative content about your field takes more time and resources to develop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

I have been using the “Crawl, Walk, Run, and Fly” Maturity of Practice model as a framework for over a year now to assess nonprofit social media practice. Stand: This organization may have dabbled in social media or created a blog, but activity is infrequent and not generally viewed as important within the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

Overview slides of what is Web2.0 ( remix from Social Media and Nonprofits Presentation) Core theme Listening - Responding to what people are saying about the topic or the program. Social Interaction - People can have conversations and create content together. The session outline is as follows: Introduction. Hiring people.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

The guidelines are based on each organization’s size and mission. Zoom is a video conferencing platform that you can use to facilitate digital meetings, create breakout rooms, and stream webinars, and other types of events. You can even partner with a social media platform to sell merch specifically on TikTok or your YouTube channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 18, 2011

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? In February 2006, WITNESS first social media tool was the launch of its YouTube Channel. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? This helps to amplify discussions and messaging.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 10, 2022

In their report Data Capitalism and Algorithmic Racism , Yeshimabeit Milner and Amy Traub demonstrate how this behavior exacerbates racial inequality, ever more surveillance, and other discriminations that predominantly affect people of color—by, for example, digitally channeling lower-income users toward predatory services (e.g.,

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