Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2011

Amy Sample Ward, NTEN. Share the link, title, and names in the comments. Hashtags and Non-Profit Community Development. Devon Smith. Under the Social Good Hood. Susan Gordon, Causes and Robert Rosenthal, VolunteerMatch. Social Media Boundaries: Personal/Personnel Policy. When Social Good Goes bad. Chad Norman, Blackbaud.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

She asked staff to give 15 minutes of their time to handwrite a card and prepared them with ready-made assets, stationery, stamps, and sample scripts. Drop your comments about plans or campaigns that have inspired you in the comment section below. To spend the day thanking instead of asking.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2023

In this blog post, I share general findings I’ve gleaned from talking to about 100 donors and nonprofits, a decent sample size of participants spread throughout the U.S. If you’re new to the concept of tipping, check out my post on this subject. While it’s not deep research it’s more than has been shared publicly to-date on this issue.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Drop any questions or things to add to the resource list in the comments here for others to check out! Ultimately, it’s less about the amount of time and more about the consistency – and planning, tracking, and everything else! Community Map Template: [link]. We Are Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2014

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below.

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Blue Fox

DECEMBER 1, 2019

.” Our team at Blue Fox hears comments like this all the time, “Yes, we have a policy. I think my operations coordinator found a sample on some website. ” Oh boy do comments like that scare us! Look, it’s helpful that your nonprofit found a sample policy on the interwebs for free. A starting point.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and the link to the report in a comment below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment.

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NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

And by all means, please share your secrets in the comments below. Make it easy for them by providing samples of everything they’ll need. Sample tweets, emails, Facebook posts, employee memos, phone scripts, communication plans, and anything else they’ll need to inspire and manage their team. Leave a comment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Submitted by Amy Sample Ward, publisher of Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech When it comes to “nptech” or nonprofit technology, there are more blogs and organizations and resources than any one person can find, let alone keep track of! Amy Sample Ward’s Version of RSS Why? I’m no exception. What’s in my brain, can be in yours!

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Candid

JULY 19, 2023

Among those who increased giving, here is a sample of their responses:  “More need and granting from our non-endowed funds and donor-advised funds (DAFs.)” “We gave larger grants to long-term grant partners to cover their increased costs for the same programming.” Please share your ideas in the comment section below. 

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sgEngage

JUNE 22, 2021

With a qualitative research method like this one, you really don’t need a large sample size to get good data. Please share some topics or ideas in the comments! Let us know how you heard about us in the comments. Here are some examples: User Interviews. All you need is a basic script of questions you’ll ask and 6-8 participants.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by M&R Research Labs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by Blackbaud.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2010

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. If you were in the session today and have more questions that we didn’t have time to get to in person, please leave a comment here to keep the conversation going! My session today focuses on the topic of “Unlocking the True Value of Social Media.&#. Helpful Links.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point! When I posted an updated pic on Facebook, I received a lot of likes and comments, but also a donation or two. Sample Communications Really Help. Being a Tease Helps.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

The people who donate, listen in, connect with our programs by calling in, reading or commenting online, and coming to our offline events are our community. Just because you have your own profiles now, doesn’t mean you can stop listening to the community or replying and commenting. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by M&R Research Labs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The nine reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and the link to the report in a comment below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Published by M&R Research Labs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Please feel free to post a link to their blog in the comments section. Amy Sample Ward: @amyrsward from London, England. Blog: Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech. This time around I limited the list to individuals bloggers, rather than blogs maintained by associations, publications, PR firms, etc. Please follow: 1.

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Bloomerang

JULY 7, 2022

In this guide, we’ll offer some tips and sample scripts you can use when calling donors to request a face-to-face meeting or directly request donations. Below is a list of sample objections you might hear and a few ways you can handle them. Drop it in the comments! Let’s dive in! Why and when to use a script for fundraising.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Or you can track the time it takes you to fill out the form, either with sample data or by trying to collect similar data from your own systems. Consider anonymizing the comments before you share them to minimize any unintended bias. How are you using each piece of data you collect from your grantees?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Submitted by Amy Sample Ward, publisher of Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech Hildy Gottlieb’s new book The Pollyanna Principles is a handbook for starting a revolution in social benefit organization design and practice, but it isn’t the revolution. What’s the catch? are built in a bubble. I’d love to hear your ideas!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please leave a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2012

The NLRB has a sample social media policy that you can use that the NLRB’s Acting General Counsel deems lawful. Let us know in the comments. Third, Last week I attended a great seminar at Jones Day that featured attorneys and representatives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) who discussed social media policies.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

Here’s a sample opening line to make it easy: “Dear John, five years ago you made your first gift to us. If you have a delightful donor experience to share or a story about how you’ve delighted a donor drop it in the comments! . You can celebrate with a card, a call, or even an email.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 30, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Nonprofit Technology Link Love July 30, 2008 Here are posts from a small sampling of bloggers I regularly read: Holly Ross shows her geek cred in a great post about DNS.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 3, 2015

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and the link to the report in a comment below.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Use the comments below to share your additional resources or recommendations as well. You can review the slides below, and click through to slideshare where you can view all of the speaker notes as well. Social Media for Small Enterprises. Anything else?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Include a sample email and talk about the impact of gifts ( Did you know just raising $25 can provide sick kids with a toy this holiday?). I haven’t received any gifts and frankly don’t have the time. Instead, deliver a message that tells them how easy it is to get started ( 1 in 4 emails you send will usually results in a donation ).

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Most impactful is having sample bequest language that donors can share with their legal advisors. Please share in the comments section below. Recognizing their contribution can inspire others and foster a sense of belonging and appreciation within your organization. Provide clear instructions. Find out how!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find: How to Make the Case to Invest in Story. Throughout Hatch, you’re encouraged to connect and learn from other storytellers, to contribute comments, ideas and case studies, and to invite others to join the community. Taming the Measurement Monster. Your CEO as Master Storyteller.

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