Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

With almost 100 people in the room, I started the session asking folks to shout out the first two words that came to mind when they thought about social media. As expected, I heard two themes – words that describe the power and benefits of social media and those that articulate very real concerns. It was dramatic.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 4, 2021

Informal professional groups – Groups exist in some larger cities and virtually on Facebook and LinkedIn. Formal professional groups – These exist for many specialties such as the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Grant Professionals Association, which have local chapters and a national office. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2013

Two weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be in New Zealand, leading a workshop on social media and I facilitated a module on mindful social media. It is a simple, elegant way to train your attention while working online to keep mindful how you are spending your time. Mindfulness' ” (Note: I created a list.ly

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 14, 2018

Progressing through the book chapters you'll learn how to: Prepare for Rockstars Recruit only Rockstars Grow your Rockstars Keep in mind, however, that a Rockstar at one company isn't necessarily one at another. Rockstars want a title that reflects the importance of their work. Give the position a creative title.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Last week I had the pleasure of attending one of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter’s continuing education luncheons. This blog by Willie Matis was originally posted on the Association of Fundraising Professionals Indiana Chapter blog. . I expected a quality program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

This book has been my companion lately – not only because it is so rich (check out the table of contents ) but it has given me a lot to think about and reflect on in terms of my own social media use – and how to be a lot of smarter about it. Don’t make attention training so rigid that it destroys flow.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2012

I invited Lisa to reflect on her experience and share some advice as a blog post. My staff and I invited many people in our networks and our professional communities who we felt were “ripe” for the conversation. We began the Book Club by carefully crafting a couple questions per chapter, and focusing on about one chapter per week.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2016

As we wrote chapters on the book, we examined our own unhealthy habits and experimented applying some of the methods. who has studied links between mindfulness and breaking addictions (another way to describe a bad habit, no?). It lead us to discover the works of Gretchen Rubin , Charles Duhigg , BJ Fogg , and others.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. Current budget numbers reflect your existing program commitments, not your aspirational ones. Multiple, practical action steps are presented below to advance your fundraising based on the survey results.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. 2019 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

If personal wellness was not at the forefront of everyone’s minds before, the year 2020 made it an unavoidable priority. In light of the pandemic and shift to remote work, we also made four wellness apps accessible (and free) to all employees: Headspace: Rest and mindfulness are integral to our physical wellbeing. Wellness Apps.

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Media Cause

MARCH 15, 2021

What I found most interesting was the honest descriptions of navigating evolving roles as a parent and professional–of making mistakes, owning up to them and finding ways to improve oneself. The chapters are short, the artwork is beautiful and the ending drove both my daughter and I to tears so we immediately read The Wild Robot Returns. .

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The Alliance Management Institute (AMI) is a capstone experience for students seeking the Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) credential. Our institute is designed to advance the skills and knowledge of nonprofit professionals, volunteers, board members, and community leaders. 2018 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

Most nonprofit professionals can relate to the idea of wearing many hats, some of which we don’t always feel super confident with, which is where a quick, no-nonsense guide to nonprofit storytelling can come in handy. As with the end of the year, the end of life is often a time for reflection. Meet Dewey: Part 1. And, Dewey danced.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Are You Designing Your Website with Everyone in Mind? During the webinar, we first heard from Elliot Harmon , who highlighted a few key ideas about web design previously discussed in his chapter of Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete and Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals. The Evolution of a Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

I’m honored to be part of the Schusterman Philanthropic Network and Jim Joseph Foundation for #NetTalks , a free, five-part webinar series for Jewish professionals who want to tap into the power and potential of alumni networks. It could also be about volunteering.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

This means that volunteers can help you find new donors (and other volunteers) as they spread the word about your work to their family, friends, and professional connections. Recruit through professional organizations. It’s true that some people don’t want to spend their volunteer hours doing what they do professionally.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community. Also, perhaps you’re interested in the podcast and reflections that I’ve learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. Return on Investment, Return on Reflection: I will integrate my work on social media ROI with general nonprofit technology ROI More about this theme is below because it will be a major focus area for me this year.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Hosted in Duluth, MN, this year's gathering is the perfect opportunity for professionals from every corner of Minnesota’s robust nonprofit sector to join together, celebrate the sector, learn from one another and prepare for another year. Association of Advancement Services Professionals (AASP) / Chicago, IL / $400. Oct 24 - 26.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And she also serves on her home chapter of AFP which we always we appreciate. So first is how we can reflect on the importance of diversity to our board’s work, specifically fundraising. Our board members can facilitate personal introductions to our professional leadership. They can help with follow-up.

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Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

Y’all don’t know this about Steve, but he has backed every harebrained scheme I’ve ever had since day one and continues to encourage me as a professional and thereby encouraging all of the communities that I influence as professionals in our sector to just show up and be ourselves and do the darn thing and do the best work we can.

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Bloomerang

MAY 14, 2021

That was actually quite frankly a little bit of a relief because I knew and then I could move on and I could start making plans because being on the furlough and being able to receive some unemployment, I wasn’t necessarily looking for another job although I had my mind open to it because there was no promise I was being brought back.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

But there are still opportunities, and there is some changes that funders have made to be mindful of those things during COVID. So those are the kinds of things that I have seen just from professionals. So definitely, that’s been top of mind and something that I’ve seen quite frequently. . Rachel: Okay, will do.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 24, 2010

When I decided to write a book about visitor participation in cultural institutions, I knew I'd do it in a way that reflected the values behind the book itself--transparency, inclusion, and meaningful community participation. My goal was to be open-minded and supportive of disagreement while retaining control.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 6, 2021

So the whole pack is not written without the supporter’s desires and wishes, and likes and dislikes in mind. But for now, let’s talk about this in-group love and reflect a little bit on the other two. Does she not talk about the depth of systemic problems and the professionalism of her staff? I just love her.

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Bloomerang

JULY 2, 2021

You want to keep your goal in mind. I challenge you and I encourage you, as a nonprofit professional, to switch your thinking, to think about this as, “It’s great that this is the best that your organization is doing,” you can only do better from here. So how to communicate with authenticity? I know how to speak.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 23, 2021

She’s a board member for the YNPN in Boston for the Massachusetts Chapter of Democrats for Education Reform. She’s super involved in the AFP chapter there in Massachusetts. And then as Steven mentioned, I’m really involved with my AFP chapter. Also a board member. All over the place. Steven: I love it.

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