Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It can be helpful to think of these tools not as separate elements but as complementary forces in your mission to engage, nurture, and expand your community of supporters. For nonprofits, this synergy can significantly influence the success of fundraising campaigns.

Community 86

Community Organization Fundraising Integration 86

sgEngage

MAY 30, 2023

Foundations play a crucial role in supporting nonprofit organizations and driving positive change within communities. By embracing a community leadership role, foundations can amplify their impact and empower grantees to achieve long-term, sustainable success.

Roles 73

Roles Foundation Leadership Community 73

Charity Village

APRIL 27, 2023

IONS and United Way Halifax, with support from the Province of Nova Scotia, present the 2023 Community Impact Sector Day of Recognition, May 12, 2023. The theme of this year’s recognition day is “Below the Surface: Celebrating the Depth of Impact” recognizing the influence of the community impact sector in Nova Scotia.

Celebrate 58

Celebrate Impact Community Influence 58

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Work With Influencers. Influencers are prominent online figures with sizable, dedicated followings. Influencers can lend some legitimacy to your nonprofit or help you connect with a community you haven’t been able to reach. With this content, they can encourage their followers to donate or volunteer.

Fundraising 325

Fundraising San Diego Influence Profile 325

Association Analytics

JANUARY 11, 2021

The North Carolina Association of CPAs (NCACPA) is focused on providing superior service to its 13,000+ members in the accounting profession and community. As part of their mission to serve their members, NCACPA has been focused on analyzing their member data to influence decisions that impact the member experience.

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North Carolina Data Business Influence 319

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In this environment, building a community of loyal advocates for your cause is more important than ever before. While paid ads and steeply-priced lead lists may deliver short-term results, long-term donor relationships are built on trust and community. Here’s how you can do it: Prioritize community-building over sales pitches.

Social Media 260

Social Media Organization Media Fundraising 260

.orgSource

MARCH 18, 2024

Beyond technology, there are cultural shifts that are making a major impact on the association community. Community building and engagement are new priorities. Organizations are taking their messaging directly to the people they want to influence. This is an important dialogue for our community.

Associations 221

Associations Jordan Industry Podcast 221

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 11, 2020

The Future of Fundraising: Influencer Marketing for Nonprofits. Influencer marketing leverages the power of popular figures to engage new supporters and lend authority to your nonprofit. Influencers: global word of mouth marketing. What is an influencer? have a significant ‘influence’) than a brand advocate.

Influence 52

Influence Marketing Fundraising Social Media 52

.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

An expert on branding startups, executive leadership, governance, and more, Allison has deep roots in the association community. She’s also the author of two books, “Building Your Brand” and “Connect to Influence.” “The million community members have been reached with information, skills, and services. Networking takes practice.

International 221

International Conversation Issue Leadership 221

.orgSource

APRIL 22, 2024

We talked with entrepreneurs across our community. It’s a nice challenge to figure out how to discuss change in a way that includes the goals of the person you are trying to influence. Associations have the advantage of a built-in community. Most were CEOs leading companies that provide products and services to associations.

Associations 221

Associations Trend Technology Attitude 221

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2021

As nonprofit professionals, we have the power to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve and in our communities in general. To tell a story that attracts, inspires, and influences action , you need to start by tackling the self-limiting belief I mentioned above. Just on the basis of that alone: Your story matters!

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Story Community Lesson Influence 104

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

. —– A new report from the team at Forrester came out last week: Tapping The Entire Online Peer Influence Pyramid. It comes at the same time that I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the importance of community builders/managers/leaders or organizational voices to give permission back to the community members.

Influence 114

Influence Giving Broadcast Empowerment 114

Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

An integral part of social media management is building and monitoring your community. Community management is the process of building and managing your brand’s community (customers, fans, followers, partners, etc). Below are some foundational steps to building your community management strategy: Know your audience.

Social Media 52

Social Media Community Management Media 52

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

NetSquared’s February series exploring “Online Community Organizing” includes three different interviews; I’m really excited to participate! I work in and support nonprofit organizations, and my focus on communities isn’t to suggest that organizations are “bad” or aren’t making a difference.

Community 179

Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2023

In 2024, fundraisers should prepare to welcome the rise of influencers, celebrities, and Gen Z donors! Members of your community will be excited to see local celebrities supporting your organization or fundraising event and want to do the same. Local celebrities can increase awareness of an organization tremendously.

Trend 314

Trend Fundraising Digital Celebrate 314

Nimble AMS

MARCH 7, 2019

Community Hub was created to be highly configurable, and our clients are welcomed and encouraged, to modify the design to match their own branding. Back in February of 2015, Nimble AMS started on the adventure of building “Community Hub,” as our in-platform constituent facing portal to Nimble AMS. Explore Nimble AMS.

Community 68

Community Guidelines Design Platform 68

Bloomerang

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Often, your mindset is influenced by what you’ve been taught to believe through your own personal experiences or “scripts.”. You can instead embrace a mindset that benefits you and, by extension, the community you’re hoping to serve. . But where does your mindset come from? The first step in changing something is understanding it.

Community 83

Community Script Childhood Empowerment 83

Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2010s and even early 2020s were focused on girlbossing, “aspirational” content from influencers traveling the world and doing a lot cooler things than we’re probably doing, and being #ThatGirl —someone who hustles, focuses on their wellness, and employs daily acts of rigorous self-care. Truly, what a time.)

Trend 59

Trend Social Social Media Influence 59

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

You can see the full collection, and how they were voted on by the community here: [link]. The Value-add of Crowdsourcing: For me, the two biggest reasons to include crowdsourcing in your strategic design of community building or contests are: Crowdsourcing invites diversity by encouraging anyone with an idea or interest to participate.

Community 207

Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

EveryAction

JULY 12, 2023

Do we have the volunteer power we need in those districts to influence our targets? However, there might be opportunities to share posts and engagement opportunities, like promoting a state-specific petition, that drill down and target only a handful of states or communities. Who will be the key targets in those states?

Volunteer 195

Volunteer Campaign Advocacy Nonprofit 195

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. It was a pivotal time when women began to exert more influence and demonstrate the different ways in which philanthropy could support the needs of all of humankind.

Relationship 52

Relationship Build Organization Philanthropy 52

Blue Avocado

JUNE 5, 2023

From the newly built homes in our neighborhoods to the quality of our tap water, the influence of politics is ever-present. This is why nonprofits, particularly those supporting marginalized communities, must become active players in the landscape of advocacy. Politics - it's the invisible hand guiding every aspect of our lives.

Activities 81

Activities Active Activism Change 81

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 23, 2017

Welcome to the world of social media influencers. As nonprofits, we might not use celebrities, but we can sure use members of our community to make just as big of a splash, if not bigger. A social media influencer is essentially someone with a large following on social media platforms who has the ability to influence their followers.

Social Media 40

Social Media Influence Media Help 40

EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

from our friends at Community Boost Consulting The work you do is important and it’s imperative that people know about it. To take it a step further, consider partnering with an influencer. Influencers come in all shapes and sizes; they can be board members, celebrities, or even politicians.

Volunteer 209

Volunteer Free Donor Grant 209

Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2023

Nonprofit organizations rely on the commitment and active engagement of their board members to make a significant impact in their communities. Board members can leverage their connections within business, religious, and civic communities to spread the organization’s message and increase its visibility.

Difference 99

Difference Influence Demonstration Nonprofit 99

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Defining Community. Engaging Community.

Social Media 178

Social Media Public Media Community 178

EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

While there’s often increased attention on issues affecting the community during Pride month, meaningful and lasting change happens when advocacy happens year-round. Legislative advocacy and lobbying Legislative advocacy happens when someone contacts lawmakers with the goal of influencing legislation.

Advocacy 199

Advocacy Generation Strategy Awareness 199

Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

Lindsay Simonds will decode the top five most impactful ways people contribute to communities. By understanding core motivations, intentions, perspectives reflected in this webinar, you will be able to build a stronger case for support, increase the impact you have, and gain strategies for creating and preserving community.

People 77

People Community Video Podcast 77

DonorPerfect

JUNE 15, 2022

For our DonorPerfect Community Conference this year, we handpicked industry experts to lead virtual sessions on nonprofit storytelling techniques that promote fundraising growth and success.

Storytelling 98

Storytelling Fundraising Technique Conference 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Persona #1—Community Stakeholders. A possible answer here would be to personalize your communication with them. Make them feel part of the family, much like influencers, and develop an interactive dialogue specifically with this group—they love you and that is why they engage so heavily! Persona #3—Community Acquaintance.

Donor 305

Donor Effective Fundraising Map 305

sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2023

Women wield greater economic power than ever before and are harnessing their influence to lead change on these issues and beyond. As women’s wealth and influence climb, we have the opportunity to strengthen the momentum of women as grantmakers and redefine what it means to be a philanthropist.

Honduras 78

Honduras Philanthropy Iran Michigan 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Note from Beth: I love when I discovered folks who are community organizers and successfully transfer what they know about community organizing offline to the online world. Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter. Follow Back.

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Twitter Community Profit Organization 112

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience. jpg could be “children-learning-to-grow-food-community-garden-seattle.jpg.” Or, you can optimize existing content you have with your keywords in mind. Name your images: A generic name like “IMG_1234.jpg”

Action 271

Action Practice Tips Seattle 271

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

PEAK Grantmaking’s work centers on five core principles , each challenging our community of 8,000 philanthropy professionals to critically consider their internal grantmaking processes and perspectives, as a means toward operationalizing equitable grantmaking practices. A primary lever of change is grantmaking.

Philanthropy 80

Philanthropy Influence Grant Practice 80

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

The publisher of the New York newspaper the World , Pulitzer used all his influence to launch an aggressive fundraising campaign that bypassed the rich and instead solicited donations from average residents. Pairing Fundraising with Influencers. Influencer marketing might be a new term for many nonprofits, but the concept isn’t.

Influence 95

Influence New York Marketing New York City 95

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

Last week, I had a fun time moderating the June #4Change Twitter Chat on Online Community Building. From @winwinapps: The fact that social media is forming networks and connections allows local to have more global influence. From @jonasthanatos: Can communicate effectively. is persuasive, convincing, has charisma.

Community 132

Community Build Local Los Angeles 132

Care2

DECEMBER 21, 2010

As more nonprofits get aggressive with their social media outreach, they are starting to take cues from the business sector about their own influence and finding “those influentials&# that they think are going to produce magical results. Nope, it’s not possible. Advocacy - People taking action both online and offline.

Influence 78

Influence Impact Offline Advocacy 78