Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

As a trainer, it is always great to experience someone else facilitating so you can have empathy for participants, get some new ideas or reflect on your trade craft. Here’s what my reflection: Technology Tools To Poll Participants. Help participants digest and reflect on some content shared during the session.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

And most importantly, get them used to engaging with your content. Here are a few types of content you can add to your social media plan to support your success this giving season. This is a great way to get some easy content ready to share, while also reminding your audience of the amazing things you’ve done over the last year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, it’s important to understand that the type of content that performs best on LinkedIn is a bit different than Facebook and more similar to Twitter. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. Longer-form content suits Facebook users, while shorter-form videos work well for Instagram users.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They’re also a convenient, low-cost option for providing members with content and networking opportunities year-round. Collect slide decks and/or pre-record content. Upload content into your technology platform. Offer a variety of content. Here are four steps to make sure your next virtual event goes off without a hitch.

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MAY 24, 2024

Social media: Get creative with your promotional content on social media, such as sharing a video of a volunteer explaining how to opt-in by texting your keyword to your SMS short code. This will give you a good idea of the type of content and relationship-building tactics that most resonate with supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

So, spend some time curating your branded merchandise and products into custom lists like “Gifts Under $25” if you know your community members are cost-conscious, or “Sustainable Gift Ideas” if you know they prefer eco-friendly items. Analyze your own historical content to gauge optimal times. Have a really tight budget for ads?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. Align content to your target audience’s interests. Create engaging and interactive content. Simple language free of jargon.

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JULY 11, 2012

Here are a few ideas to get you started…. Content type weight: Videos. Keep your schools page fresh with interesting new content, but don’t over do it. Focus on User Generated Content. Do everything you can to foster those connections on your fan page by getting them to share content with you and with their friends.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

In our recent webinar on “Optimizing Instead of Redesigning Your Website” , we talked through the following six tips you can implement right now to optimize your content and increase engagement with your current website. Personalize your content. Start by understanding your audiences and tailoring content and outreach to their needs.

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MARCH 4, 2021

Because of this, for your event to truly succeed, you will need to do more than create content that the audience passively consumes while sitting in front of a computer monitor. Once you have a grasp of these motivations, you can plan your content and set up your virtual event platform to better meet these motivations.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Q&A and polling. Conversely, virtual attendees can feel more connected to the event content and the virtual experience as a whole. . Therefore, use app notifications to let attendees know about changes, live polling, gamification start times, and gamification results. Session live streams. Vaccine card verification.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 30, 2024

Developing personalized messaging for different segments Use targeted AI prompts to help develop content that specifically appeals to different groups. For example, we asked ChatGPT to “Come up with three different ideas for an email subject line for an email series about a summer fundraising initiative.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

As SchoolAuction.net’s auction ideas guide points out, “different items tend to draw different crowds”, so consider which items your audience is most interested in—perhaps exclusive event tickets or getaways packages are a hit, or maybe a spa day weekend? You can do this in several ways, including: Encouraging user-generated content.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Other event budgeting tips to consider: Ask if the marketing materials can be used for another upcoming event or as evergreen content. Identify how useful your event technology will be and where it can save you money ( i.e., ticketing , integrated fundraising, sponsorship ideas, digitization for trade shows, analytics).

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 5, 2018

You probably haven’t heard this idea before—this year, AARP created categorized Spotify playlists to use the power of music to help people with depression, Alzheimer’s, dementia and other diseases. TED Twitter polls. The organization has also been including polls after their blog posts to gauge readers’ reactions.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

For the most part, the content is either the same in both formats or very similar. Hybrid Event Ideas. Your event format, agenda, content, and tools, should all work toward your event goal. . Make sure to add in some unique virtual event ideas for audience engagement in the online format. . Hybrid Event Best Practices.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Mastering relevant content marketing. If you’re doing this on your own, it’s a good idea to ask a few friends or volunteers who know nothing about your organization to serve as user guinea pigs. . Again, it’s always a good idea to ask someone unfamiliar with your organization to offer a fresh user perspective.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

There’s no shortage of creative ideas your organization can try to engage your donors in this new era, whether you try galas, cooking classes, endurance rides , or comedy events. Virtual events give you immediate access to digital content you need to help grow your presence across social media. Tactics to Boost Your Content Strategy.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social Media Engagement Rate When it comes to securing support on social media, getting your nonprofit’s content in front of prospective donors is only the first step. Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content.

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AUGUST 29, 2023

Close to 40% of the donors polled have participated in a virtual or hybrid fundraising event in the last year. Over 55% of those donors answered that the hybrid/virtual event exceeded their expectations because of strong storytelling, engaging content, and an excellent auction or raffle.

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

A few ideas on how to use Threads include: GivingTuesday or Peer-to-Peer campaigns: Set your goal, create a hashtag, and give regular updates to build hype around your campaign. A poll on your Instagram stories, e-newsletter, or other active social channel will give you insights into where your supporters are most likely to engage.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Polling, Q&A, “speed dating” style networking opportunities, and much more. You can offer them event logos, email signatures, banners, badges, and promotional content for both the online and in-person portions. Future event ideas, content ideas, or product and service offerings. Customer and technology support.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

Because of this, for your event to truly succeed, you will need to do more than create content that the audience passively consumes while sitting in front of a computer monitor. Once you have a grasp of these motivations, you can plan your content and set up your virtual event platform to better meet these motivations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

It is less about disseminating content and best practices and more about pulling ideas and knowledge in through many-to-many interaction. Three Ways to Think About Content. Expert: This is content and information that is delivered by listening and questioning a subject matter expert. Think Beyond Presenters.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Use these ideas as a jumping-off point: Quick updates. Tweets and Instagram stories are best for short-form content, but you can post quick updates anywhere that suits your nonprofit’s audience. digital fundraisers. ,

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Forum One

APRIL 14, 2021

Most organizations have a good idea of the most common questions they receive by email or through online web forms. Membership organizations often have a huge amount of valuable information and content to share with their members, both on their public websites and members-only platforms. Answer FAQs directly and quickly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice. Rinse and repeat.&#.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

What kind of content do they respond to? Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform. Think of content that will get your audience to engage with your organization online! Interactive content for higher engagement. Interactive content can make your engagement soar ?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

As an event organizer, you can organize the agenda in a way that allows remote attendees to customize their event experience by enabling them to choose which sessions they wish to attend, creating multiple networking channels, providing gamification , and offering multiple content types. Generate More Qualified Leads.

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Achieve

JANUARY 18, 2023

Beyond choosing a fundraising idea, your nonprofit also has to decide whether you want to host your event in person or online. . Post exciting content on relevant. with polls and surveys to hear from your supporters and give them the opportunity to voice their thoughts. Social media. social media. Add gamification tools.

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3rd Sector Labs

JUNE 30, 2014

A recent Third Sector Labs survey of fundraising advice showed us that 80% of expert advice focused on content, messaging and materials. Before the start of every event, we poll the attendees about their technology and data, and we’ve been accumulating and tracking the results. Next problem, the fundraising advice. The takeaway?

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

For example, content meant for a long-time donor may not be best suited for the inbox of a new supporter. Rather than relying on general content, you’re able to create targeted messaging for each segment. . Let’s return to the original example: content meant for a long-time donor may not be suited for the inbox of a new donor.

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Forum One

APRIL 28, 2022

Most organizations have a good idea of the most common questions they receive by email or through online web forms. Membership organizations often have a huge amount of valuable information and content to share with their members, both on their public websites and members-only platforms. Answer FAQs directly and quickly.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

For most organizations, this represents a significant number of prospects, especially organizations that invest time creating and sharing compelling Facebook content, building a large following. Post engaging content every day. Host polls and contests to engage your audience. Ask me how I know!). Encourage sharing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Given the topic was measurement, I couldn’t help but go a little meta and play with incorporating learning analytics into the instruction. This blog post shares some insights about those two somewhat disconnected ideas. The Five Stages of Social Media Measurement Love. Delight: Check out these charts and graphs!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2021

Content you generate may also be seen by a non-financial audience, so do your best to avoid finance jargon: “Jargony” statement : Due to Winter Storm Uri, our utilities expenses have dramatically increased causing us to need to adjust our utility budgeted amounts for this month.

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