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Recap: Nonprofits & AI – A Conversation with Devi Thomas

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was thrilled to have a conversation with Devi Thomas from Microsoft Philanthropies. Reflecting on Devi’s comment, I do believe that AI is a learning opportunity for everyone, but it is important to create psychological safety where people can ask questions and make it okay to experiment. What use cases have you explored?

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

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Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias. You can ask your grantees for feedback through surveys, interviews, focus groups, or informal conversations. It may also not align with the latest trends and best practices in philanthropy.

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Here’s How To Increase Auction Revenue By Planting Donors At Your Nonprofit Gala

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A seasoned fundraiser in Jewish philanthropy taught me about donor plants years ago and, celebrating the best of fundraising’s oral tradition, a hallmark of our field, I am passing it on to you. These individuals are usually well-connected, affluent, or have a reputation for philanthropy. We welcome your comments about this post.

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Cause Fatigue Redefined: More conversation for the 09NTC

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Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. It’s just the kind of conversation starter I wanted to throw out there! So that got me thinking about the idea of cause fatigue. Photo: Howard Lake.

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Come Join the Conversation on Social Media and ROI at Chronicle and in the comments here

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In another hour, I'll be doing one of the Chronicle of Philanthropy chats - you can submit a question here. This post is my place holder where I post the questions, answers, follow up questions, links, and reflections. .

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How the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Peter Panepento Uses Twitter Conversations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Peter Panepento, Web Editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy Also blogs at GlobalErie. This week we've had a lively discussion about Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. I've been observing how he uses the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Twitter Feed to participate. What is the benefit of having a conversation?

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Exploring Disaster Philanthropy: Part 2

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The largest theme that is constant in disaster philanthropy is partnership. Technology that drives flexible grantmaking and open communication with grantees can help drive the conversation around what a plan and process looks like when these devastating events occur. Click here to read part 1 of this series.