The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Organizations are having to remind members that discourse should always be civil and open-minded. One exec expressed interest in resources to share with our members to teach them how to have conversations about controversial topics. Are you having conversations within your association about declining trust, credibility and authority?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

They’re doing a virtual book tour exploring concepts from Open Community : a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. In this post, Maddie and Lindy answer a few questions for the NetWits Think Tank community (Oh, and please ask more in the comments. Why did you write Open Community?

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Open Community NTC Social Media 159

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 4, 2010

I can’t wait for your feedback, comments, recommendations for further improvements, and general reaction; but first, I need to share some thank yous and some background for all those who have followed this process. I’m so excited to say that the redesign for the website is ready to be unveiled! Thanks, Matt!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Authenticity builds trust. Interact frequently with followers.

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Social Media Organization Media Fundraising 260

NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

OK, not everything, but I am regularly inspired by basic tenets of old-tyme magazine publishing (circa 1990s), where I got my start as a writer and editor, to cultivate juicy conversations on the ASPCA’s blog for animal sheltering professionals, Shelters’ Edge. They may seem quick and dirty and/or high on the ‘Duh!’ Want Something?

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Comment Tips Contest Facebook 89

Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Most prioritize content that other people are liking, sharing, and commenting on. Basically, if you want more people to see your GivingTuesday posts, you need your followers to reshare, comment, and like your social media content in advance. Communicate that every comment, like, and share can help boost the post.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A moderator can also participate in discussions, helping to get the conversations going and keep them flowing. An open line of communication will encourage member engagement and retention. Member ambassadors : Task your member ambassadors with start ing conversations and fostering discussion in posts across your community platform.

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Community Online Guidelines Retention 133

.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. We’ve tried to compensate for the lack of coffee machine/breakroom conversations in several ways. David added this comment about the synergy of enthusiasm. Intentional communicators bring a sense of responsibility and thoughtfulness to the conversation.

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Skills Collaboration Communication Classroom 221

Tech Soup

DECEMBER 16, 2014

But surprisingly few nonprofits are talking about open data. The government is even planning to appoint a chief data officer to manage the effort, earning praise from the Open Data Institute as the most advanced government in the field of open data. According to the Open Data Institute, open data saved Canada $3.2

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

We also opened a TikTok account. Some of our top videos were just authentic conversations on topics that we knew would be valuable for our audiences. If so, please share them in the comments! We used our existing Instagram account , though prior to this effort, we had rarely used the Reels feature.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Here’s what some social media pros -- and our own Facebook fans -- have to say about responding to negative comments on blogs, forums and Facebook. Open the Playground, Post the Rules. It’s up to you to maintain an environment that facilitates conversation. Just the Facts. Keep a Clean House. D’You Know What I Mean?

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

4 actionable tips for growing your nonprofit funder network Now, it’s time to get the conversation started. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs. Bonus points for continuing to engage with and comment on their recent posts.)

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Relationship Build Tips Practice 119

.orgSource

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Silence that inner commentator whose chatter is louder than any voice in the room. Create space for conversation. Ask open-ended questions that invite feedback and follow-up. That synergy won’t happen unless you come to the table prepared to listen. People frequently enjoy their own observations best. Listen actively.

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Awareness Singapore Journal Roles 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. followers, can tweet and receive significant engagement (comments, retweets, likes) without having to engage their followers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

By the end of 2014, 66% of emails were opened on a mobile device. Designing your emails to be mobile responsive or mobile first will help them make the most impact when opened by your supporters. Keep your tone conversational and personal. Add your tips to the comments! . Make your emails mobile-friendly.

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Newsletter Social Media Storytelling Mail 105

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 16, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology So where is open source in the nptech ecosystem? Of course, one can’t base anything on two forum comments, but I wonder if we haven’t turned a corner in the conversation. Comments? {

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m taking part in the virtual book tour Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer are doing to explore concepts from Open Community: a little book of big ideas for associations navigating the social web. I read an early draft of the book and think it is a very important idea for those of us in the nonprofit community embrace.

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Open Community San Francisco Associations 91

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 29, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Gender, Race and Open Source June 29, 2007 My session on Free and Open Source software and the US Social Forum went great yesterday. The presentation is available on my wiki (it’s at the bottom.)

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Open Source Open Software Music 100

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

The SXSW Panel Picker is now open for your thumbs up or down on the thousands of panels proposed for next year’s SXSWInteractive festival. Check out the blog post and comments here for all the links you need! What’s SXSWi ? Let’s discuss: join us! Read more from the 4Change blog. Vote for this panel!

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Nptech Conversation Proposal Social Media 111

sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

Will constituents be more likely to open or click on an email where we use their name in the Subject Line? From there, you can evaluate opens, clicks and conversions to learn the answer to your question. Please share some topics or ideas in the comments! Let us know how you heard about us in the comments.

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Method Research Test Analytics 76

BoardAssist

AUGUST 25, 2015

Guest blogger Gail Perry believes that any board member can be that critical agent of change with the right training and support, especially with respect to opening doors for his or her board. Your Board Members Can Become “Door Openers.” Just open doors. Here are my 4 steps to help your board members learn how to open the door.

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Open Teach Attitude Conversation 40

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It was daring and controversial and aimed to destigmatize mental health issues and encourage open conversations. While the campaign generated some controversy, it succeeded in its primary goal of sparking conversations about mental health. Share below in the comments!

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Examples Campaign Marketing Cancer 99

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #8:XChat February 5, 2008 This is, really a post both about a tool ( XChat ) and about IRC (Internet Relay Chat.) XChat is one of quite a few IRC clients. I use IRC every day.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

We know from our media advocacy campaigns that Twitter offered a public gathering place for journalists, thought leaders, and influencers to exchange ideas and comment on the news cycle. Add to the conversation by sharing and replying to others. We think Threads can fill that gap. Let your IG followers know you’re on Threads.

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Twitter Org Meme Alternative 102

The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Have open conversations and provide psychological support. Let’s keep the conversation going in the comments – share your own experiences and strategies for successful peer-to-peer fundraising! The key takeaways are: Social media and mobile platforms are critical for connecting with donors.

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Challenge Donation Tips Fundraising 59

NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

Use the NTC Open Salons to make your own sessions on the fly. The NTC Open Salons will be your opportunity to talk techie with your peers in ad-hoc, participant-driven sessions not represented on the regular NTC Agenda. Open Salons will take place on Tuesday 1:30 - 3:00pm, Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 - 5:00pm.

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Conference Open NTC Technology 61

Greater Giving

MARCH 24, 2022

Open conversations with donors. Open up a dialogue with your supporters about their needs and interests before the next giving season begins, then use it to shape your future messaging. Please let us know in the comments! Does your organization have a unique idea for a summer fundraising event?

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Stream Fundraising Virtual Fun 98

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Preparing for and delivering a webinar isn't something most librarians spend their days doing, so we are especially grateful to our speakers for this gift of sharing what they've learned about open-source software over the last 10 years. You can join in by posting additional questions or your own answers or comments.

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Open Source Open Library Tech 50

VQ Strategies

MARCH 22, 2022

The article opens with a question that visitors to Disney theme parks frequently ask of Disney employees, “What time is the 3 o’clock parade?” Instead, we trained interpreters to recognize such questions as an invitation for conversation, as a sign that the visitor likely wanted to learn more, but didn’t know what to ask.

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Training Train Museum Volunteer 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

The final program is done through a combination of an open submission and voting process. The panel picker process has opened – so you can vote for the panels you think are worthy of being on the program until August 27th. If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. How much do we share?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

Read the post and join the conversation on the NTEN blog. All that you can really assume are the things that aren’t assumptions; give your community the chance to tell you their preferences and interests, and track what you can (from email opens and clicks, to actions taken) to be sure you are responding to the facts whenever possible.

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Community Management Lesson NTEN 249

Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Timing is everything: Asking for a planned gift can feel sensitive or awkward, but with thoughtful preparation and communication, you can navigate the conversation smoothly. Look for natural opportunities to broach the topic, ensuring that the donor feels comfortable and receptive to the conversation. Find out how!

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Donor Giving Tips Gift 81

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

And with donor retention rates on the decline, new donor acquisition is a constant topic of conversation. These people are already open to building a relationship with your organization. No matter what your mission is, you’re probably dedicating significant resources to finding potential supporters and getting that first gift.

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Donor Social Media Websites Content 84

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Board and staff members spoke about how meaningful it was to come together and get to know each other better, how much they had learned through the conversations we had, and how they felt hopeful about the ways in which their visions for the organization were translated into concrete plans. . That means knowing what to focus on. .

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Product Effective Tips Evaluation 97

Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Last month, the Tate joined the party when they opened up their collection database to the world on GitHub, a website where programmers collaborate on projects. A commenter pointed out that there must be an error in the data, as it is highly unlikely that Turner produced more than 40,000 works in his lifetime. the list goes on.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 3, 2022

This allows nonprofits to speak directly to their audience, and address comments instantly. Fundraisers should let the audience guide the conversation and address any questions or concerns live. Facebook live also opens up new doors for who are unable to attend fundraising events in person. Fundraisers need to keep potential.

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Facebook Tools Fundraising Stream 95

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

The chat used the #CommBuild hashtag to pull regular and new participants together on Twitter and elsewhere, though we found that having the chats take place on a platform like CoverItLive helped people jump in and follow the conversation and create instant archives people could share and review asynchronously.

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