Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! We’ve all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth 1,000 words.” Source: Hot Button Studio.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 5, 2024

Whether it’s the instant spreadability of Twitter, the communal spirit of Facebook, or the captivating visuals of Instagram, each platform is a chapter in your storytelling saga. Social Media: Your Digital Soapbox In the vast digital landscape, social media is your stage , and your cause is the star of the show.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. I dedicated one entire chapter to the dangers of embellishing a story to the point that you’ve stretched the truth too far, and how do you know how far is too far. We’ve been telling stories since we were drawing pictures on cave walls.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. I dedicated one entire chapter to the dangers of embellishing a story to the point that you’ve stretched the truth too far, and how do you know how far is too far. We’ve been telling stories since we were drawing pictures on cave walls.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2011

Last week, I visited Omaha, Nebraska, and had a great time presenting to the PRSA Nebraska chapter. Events – people that attended an event are more likely to care about follow up than the rest of your list so be sure you track who came so you can share pictures, details or next steps.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Generally, putting this model into practice looks something like this: You and your team members go out on a retreat to unify your understanding of the organization’s big-picture goals. Each person then comes up with actionable next steps to help get closer to that goal by the next time the group meets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The book includes short chapters and highly practical information on the execution of a flawless social strategy. What I love most about this book is the “mindful moment” at the end of each chapter that offers up a zen-like statement about how to approach this particular aspect of social marketing. .”

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 22, 2010

Thanks to the AFP Northern Arizona Chapter for inviting me to spend the day with them! See the pictures at the chapter’s Facebook page. But it’s really no different. Be truly interested in your donor as a person and you can avoid feeling manipulative. It was great fun!

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AFP Blog

AUGUST 12, 2014

4 reasons to use LinkedIn for fundraising | The NonProfit TimesThe NonProfit Times : ocial media is not just for selfies and pictures of food. While many organizations report little success fundraising on social media, some platforms can help you research prospects and build relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Now I am lucky if I can get through a first chapter much less read an entire book in less than 6 months. 9) Browse pictures of baby animals regularly. My mind wanders after a couple of paragraphs even when reading New York Times Bestsellers. Before Myspace then Facebook and then Twitter, I was a voracious reader. yourname@amnesty.org.

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

They defined data visualization as the representation of information in the form of a chart, diagram, or picture. Storyboarding can help you understand the full picture of what you want to show and what the most important aspect is to focus on.” Countless receptions were hosted across the city for affinity groups and chapters.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 1, 2018

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. I dedicated one entire chapter to the dangers of embellishing a story to the point that you’ve stretched the truth too far, and how do you know how far is too far. We’ve been telling stories since we were drawing pictures on cave walls.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

I think this is a hard concept for many to agree with because of the process by which the social media tools are most often adopted in organizations: for example, Jane really likes taking pictures and usually posts them to Flickr (an online photo sharing website) as a way to store them, sort them, and share them.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 1: Digital Marketing Plan. Chapter 2: Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. Chapter 3: Digital Promotion Strategies. Chapter 4: Digital Marketing Process. Chapter 4: SEO For Nonprofits. You might recall us going into detail in chapter 3: Digital Promotion Strategies.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Whether you’ve been using social media for years, months, or days or you have yet to get started, the information and strategies in this chapter can save you a lot of time and frustration.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Yes, their manager likely has the big picture in mind, but who knows better how the changes in the last year transformed their world than the person doing it? Not if you ask the right person—the one who knows their job the best—to start creating their plan for each staff member and volunteer. What problems still vex them?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 13, 2018

Leaders identified big-picture challenges like technology, which makes it harder to separate work and home, and organizational change as top contributors to stress while employees were focused on concerns like low pay, unclear job expectations and company culture. Long Hours Culture Is Not Productive.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Organizer Beth Kanter shaped each call around a chapter of the Giving Day Playbook , and her expertise and enthusiasm helped to keep the group engaged throughout the year. It would have been easy to turn the lights off and walk away, but instead they employed Internet humor, and used great pictures to get them through the day.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. But, if you''re like me, you''ll read the book that way. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

With 54 chapters on college campuses across the country, volunteer leaders handle everything from development, recruitment, marketing, training, and programming of their camp. As you can imagine, with 54 chapters at campuses across the country it’s not easy maintaining a unified message. Pretty cool, right?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. I dedicated one entire chapter to the dangers of embellishing a story to the point that you’ve stretched the truth too far, and how do you know how far is too far. We’ve been telling stories since we were drawing pictures on cave walls.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 25, 2015

The authors of the pictured book suggest that readers don't read their book cover to cover. What you'll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters, each highlighting a leadership tip. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Then I decided to make that one of the topics covered in the book, spanning two different chapters. I dedicated one entire chapter to the dangers of embellishing a story to the point that you’ve stretched the truth too far, and how do you know how far is too far. We’ve been telling stories since we were drawing pictures on cave walls.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Fundraising on purpose requires looking at the big picture. In my new book “Get Fully Funded: How to Raise the Money of Your Dreams” I spend a whole chapter on making fundraising a priority. You know what resources you need and the timeline for pulling everything off. ANd you know what your fundraising goals are.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2014

The authors of the above pictured leadership book suggest that readers don''t read their book cover to cover. What you''ll find is basically 50 one- to two-page chapters , each highlighting a leadership tip. But, if you''re like me, you''ll read the book that way. Some tips seem easy and no-brainers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 19, 2017

Therefore, other factors such as program performance, governance structure, staff professionalism, fundraising efficiency, and other practices should be considered as part of the bigger picture. To complete his degree, Tyler moved to Arizona for an internship at the Make-A-Wish Arizona chapter as an Events Intern.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 2, 2023

When you manage constituent relationships, interactions, and outcomes through a case management process, understanding the key data points at play will allow you to analyze the bigger picture of your performance over time. Sheri is passionate about women’s equity and the advancement of girls.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2014

And it is this report that nonprofit CEOs present to their boards throughout the country, giving them a sense of the overall giving picture in America. The examples I’ve given are worthy of discussion at a high level, helping your organization and its leaders understand the broader picture.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2012

The picture to the left comes from the first meeting of our newest tech club in the Miami-Ft.Lauterdale area. If you're in the New York City area, Lunametrics is offering an in-person Seminar for Success on Google Analytics & Google AdWords July 23-27th.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

All that said, the following is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of my book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Keep them brief, include a quote or two from the person being highlighted, and definitely add his picture. Nonprofit Tech 2.0 It makes them feel special and important.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Here are some strategies you can use to make sure that your stories resonate: Serialize your story: Because the average social media user’s attention span is relatively small, it’s a good idea to break up your story into different “chapters.” Remember, a picture is worth a thousand words. Make sure every visual tells a story.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

A must-read this week is a chapter from Geoff Livingston's book Welcome to the Fifth Estate. ListenIn Pictures and CauseVox released an ebook for nonprofits just beginning to use video as an outreach tool. Salsa Labs is hosting a free webinar on December 13th about Engaging your Community and Your Crowd. Anything we missed?

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

This is a great conference for technology professionals looking to develop their skills and capture the bigger picture of how data and technology can make a difference in the world. Individual sessions at Good Tech Fest cover topics like machine learning tools, equity issues in tech, crypto philanthropy, and more. from May 1 through May 3.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Writing a report on wolves and taking a picture with a Polaroid of a wolf in a book so it would look like the wolf was in my backyard (: Being the lead in the school play, Really Rose. Reading a chapter of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase dramatically (OK, overly dramatically) into a tape recorder.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. In the spirit of merging the personal with the professional, you can help build your nonprofit’s brand recognition in the LinkedIn community by adding your nonprofit’s Twibbon to your profile picture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

I contributed a big picture essay in one of the chapters ). (On I haven't received my copy yet, so no review (yet), but Ben has kindly offered to give me a book for a book giveaway. Here's the table of contents if you want to learn more about what's inside. (I

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NTEN

DECEMBER 2, 2011

A must-read this week is a chapter from Geoff Livingston's book Welcome to the Fifth Estate. ListenIn Pictures and CauseVox released an ebook for nonprofits just beginning to use video as an outreach tool. Salsa Labs is hosting a free webinar on December 13th about Engaging your Community and Your Crowd. Anything we missed?

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