Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 7, 2011

LinkedIn Groups can be very high in ROI as long as you’re patient and willing to invest at least an hour a week promoting and monitoring your LinkedIn Group. Unfortunately, many nonprofits have created LinkedIn Groups over the last few years and when results were not immediate, they abandoned their Group much too soon.

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Linkedin Group Spam ROI 191

Candid

APRIL 22, 2024

I often refer to the post-World War II period, when civil and human rights movements came to the forefront, along with community-organized philanthropic organizations. Foundation, we trust those who are closest to the issues affecting their communities. This critical research informs many of our current practices.

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Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 78

Nimble AMS

MAY 12, 2023

A membership committee is a volunteer-based group of members , serving to improve the member experience at an association. Should an issue arise, you can always refer your members to your membership committee guide. Keep all your members informed about the latest membership committee initiatives through your online community platform.

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Guidelines Roles Guide Associations 123

Bloomerang

AUGUST 19, 2021

She refers to a “team of advisers” rather than a large, dedicated staff. Her priorities are to those operating in communities facing high projected food insecurity, high measures of racial inequity, high local poverty rates, and low access to philanthropic capital.” Even if you had her mailing address I doubt it would matter. .

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Fund Help Tips Pledge 139

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

My current job title includes the term “Community Builder” and I get asked nearly every day just what that means: how do you build community? where is the community you want to build? how can I be a community builder online? I want to take a break from all the hard work building community (does that get a wink?)

Community 226

Community Build Online Social Network 226

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Over the last few of years I’ve had a the opportunity to work with a team of intelligent and thoughtful colleagues, speak at conferences, and collaborate with other facilitators and community builders. During this time, I’ve help create community maps and strategic plans with my own team and with many other groups.

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Map Content Community Howto 122

Nimble AMS

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. Industry thought leaders are turning side-hustles into fee-based communities that are exclusive and career advancing. Because of this trend, associations have experienced more and more competition.

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Associations Strategy Help Profit 127

Candid

APRIL 8, 2024

We value and celebrate the diversity of our ideas, backgrounds, and experiences as they help us better understand one another and better serve our communities and constituents. Later on, a subset of the group worked exclusively on DEI-focused recommendations and collectively decided to develop a DEI statement for Candid.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. Gen Z are often referred to as ‘philanthro-kids’ and for good reason! This group is known for vetting an organization by looking into their impact reports and online presence.

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Trend Fundraising Digital Celebrate 311

Nimble AMS

APRIL 12, 2023

Recently, there has been a rise in for-profit organizations building “community” as part of their business strategy. According to Community Brands Research , 65% of association professionals and 63% of members agree, professional membership and trade organizations that don’t transform technologically within the next few years won’t survive.

Associations 78

Associations Profit Strategy Help 78

Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Not only do y ou risk the trust of your members by mismanaging their data, but you risk millions of dollars in recovery efforts. Shockingly, t he Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study reports that only 19% of all IT association professionals prioritize data privacy and information security. Create a data recovery plan.

Associations 124

Associations Practice Data Tips 124

Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Community Brands’ research reports the numbers for members’ loyalty and likelihood to renew are down from last year. What values do members prioritize at their associations? Representing member interests.

Leadership 118

Leadership Associations Industry Retention 118

Whole Whale

MAY 3, 2022

Commonly seen when referring to professions (e.g. Misappropriation Term that is used or reclaimed within a marginalized community, that is then misappropriated by the dominant culture. Meaning: Refer to the person over the condition. Gendered Gendered language emphasizes 2 genders and bias toward masculine language.

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Language Student Cancer Culture 59

sgEngage

DECEMBER 29, 2023

You want your donors to trust your work, your impact, your stewardship of resources, and your connection to the community, and stand out in a sea of information. For reference, the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving Alliance requires organizations to spend at least 65% of total expenses on programs to be accredited.

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Metrics Ratio Government Nonprofit 96

Care2

APRIL 25, 2011

During conference season, the tech and social media community gets really excited about “break out&# products and apps. This year the buzz is about group texting , which allows users to text up to about 25 people at a time via a mobile phone. TextPlus , a group texting vendor says they ha ve 7.7 How Group Texting Works.

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Hype Group Comparison Mobile 75

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2024

Ideally, all nonprofit goals should have numerical measurements that are referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs). Data analytics can help nonprofits examine patterns of behavior among donor groups so the organization can craft a message and a fundraising strategy that will be most relevant.

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Measure Help Analysis Metrics 88

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

of the US population and account for 26% of total US giving* The Silent Generation, born between the mid-1920s and early 1940s, is a remarkable group that has experienced significant historical events and societal transformations. Gen Xers often prefer to support causes that directly impact their communities. organizations** 11.8%

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Generation Giving North America Method 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2020

Orientation materials can go “virtual” so that even more experienced members have the information to refer to when needed. Even in the absence of tech failure, setting up a shared drive will allow new members to read through previous minutes to get context on issues of interest. FULL BIO ].

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Google Conservancy Demonstration Collaboration 311

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Other marginalized networks, such as Black Twitter and Disability Twitter, are choosing to remain on the platform, where they’ve developed strong community networks that they can’t easily replicate. Some users are migrating to new platforms, like Post, or to decentralized, open-source services, like Mastodon.

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Social Media Media Strategy Social 94

Nimble AMS

DECEMBER 11, 2022

The Community Brands 2022 Association Trends Study found 69% of Generation Z prefer connecting on TikTok, 82% on YouTube, and 82% on Instagram. According to Dell , 80% of Generation Z hope to work with trailblazing technologies, and 91% reference tech as the most important factor when choosing a career. .

Associations 136

Associations YouTube Generation Mobile 136

M+R

MARCH 9, 2023

They would say “people of color,” “BIPOC,” or my favorite (insert side-eye emoji) “diverse” when it was very clear that they were referring to Black people. When advocacy groups are successfully leading campaigns to censor and ban books that address race and racism; involve sexual content (e.g.,

Florida 89

Florida Empowerment Teen Children 89

Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Donor segmentation 101 Donor segmentation is the process of separating your donors into distinct groups that allow you to tailor your donor communications for a more personal feel, even when sending messages to large groups of supporters. This helps your fundraising appeals feel more human and relatable to your supporters.

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Template Donor Fundraising Pledge 52

Greater Giving

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

It’s a measure of the way an organization impacts the community it’s a part of. over people’s safety and well-being, will eventually lose the trust and support of the community (including investors, customers, and partners). This, often unspoken, acceptance is referred to as an organization’s social license to operate (SLO).

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Story Social Storytelling Case Study 98

Whole Whale

JANUARY 15, 2021

The following is a list of DEI companies and consultants that we either found or were referred to us by reputable sources and clients. From their website : “We work across spheres to develop the practices, policies, and beliefs of professional communities. Note that this is not exhaustive and we hope to continue to grow this list.

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Consultant Companies Help Culture 124

sgEngage

AUGUST 25, 2021

As improving community health becomes a definitive strategic priority for most hospitals, development must learn a new “beat” – and cultivate a relationship with a new champion. Most likely the manager or director of community benefit. You both lead your institution’s work in critical community partnerships. This individual?

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Fundraising Benefit Relationship Knowledge 90

Qgiv

JUNE 13, 2023

These are alarming numbers because they show a great disparity in representation—for reference, more than 40% of the US population is comprised of black and brown people. When your nonprofit’s board does not accurately represent the community you serve, how can you have an accurate pulse on what your community needs?

Culture 52

Culture United States Stats Homeless 52

sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Make sure the group reflects a mix of stakeholders, from volunteers to donors to external partners. If you have an internal DEI committee, invite a representative from that group to lend their perspective. Be intentional about connection points and strive to really weave connections between the community and your mission.

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Reflection Mentoring Goal Culture 88

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Certain regions, often referred to as “media deserts,” have limited or no access to local news coverage. Community engagement: Nonprofits can support initiatives that engage the public in the news-making process, such as town hall meetings, citizen journalism projects, or community media literacy programs.

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Journal Local News Fund 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2010

We’ll also be referring folks to resources for more formal learning and peer connections, like NTEN , the Nonprofit Technology Network and host of the annual Nonprofit Technology Conference and Netsquared and TechSoup Global – and of course sharing resources from our colleagues in the nonprofit/social media field.

Social Media 102

Social Media Learning Community Media 102

NTEN

AUGUST 4, 2011

We're only two months away from our official transition to Communities of Practice – you can read more about the transition to CoPs here – and are really excited about the progress we've seen. Designed with peer knowledge sharing in mind, CoP's aim to provide an established point of reference along with a network of support and resources.

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NTEN Community Literacy FAQ 47

Tech Soup

APRIL 21, 2016

We use mobile apps to capture memories, keep track of tasks, entertain ourselves, and communicate. But what if an app could be used to help nonprofits, public libraries, and other community groups organize and solve pressing problems? The Five-Step Process to Create an App for a Community.

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Develop Community Library Adopt 36

Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In this guide, we’ll cover three things you can do to express your faith through your work: Be transparent Integrate Christian values Foster a strong community of support The values associated with charitable work and community service generally align with the values of the Christian faith.

Work 52

Work Nonprofit Local Roles 52

NTEN

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Amy Sample Ward, Community Development Manager, TechSoup Global. Over the last few of years I've had a the opportunity to work with a team of intelligent and thoughtful colleagues, speak at conferences, and collaborate with other facilitators and community builders. Community Map. Why : Why map your community?

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Map Content Community Chart 75

Pamela Grow

OCTOBER 30, 2023

These groups require different tactics to persuade them to change their behaviors, and here’s how you can use data about each donor type to increase fundraising: Existing monthly donors. This group consists of donors who are already a part of your sustainer program. Organize them into groups based on their gift sizes.

Analytics 52

Analytics Data Giving Metrics 52

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. . The Engagement.

Consultant 111

Consultant Search Interview Script 111

Candid

JUNE 7, 2022

We will also invest in additional data sources and approaches as needed, including conducting qualitative interviews and focus groups with Black leaders to understand how the statistical pattern of quantitative results translates into concrete lived experiences and perspectives. . Does “Black-led” refer to organizations that have Black CEOs?

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Research Demographics Analysis Leadership 98

Tech Soup

JUNE 28, 2011

The June edition of the monthly Online Community Meetup in San Francisco featured Nathan McGee , community manager at Zynga. Taking Your Community to the Next Level examined the importance of super fans for organizations and how to cultivate them. Create Community. McGee’s talk, Building Super Fans!

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