Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2013

Last month, during the Nonprofit Technology Conference plenary session on placing little bets and learning from failure , we issued a challenge to 1,000 nonprofits in the audience. The Gifted Learning Project: Whenever you plan a fundraising event, double check the calendar and dates in all your external communications.

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Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

As nonprofits continue to navigate this “new normal” of event fundraising into 2021, a focus on virtual fundraising should be at the top of your priority list. Despite heavy adoption of technology across the space, recent data from Forbes found that 1 in 4 nonprofits are still “not sure” how to approach their events in 2021.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Use a text fundraising campaign. For a text fundraising campaign to be successful, you need to get a bunch of supporters involved.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that we’re well into 2021 and approaching a post-COVID reality in many parts of the world, nonprofit professionals have pondered what fundraising events will look like with both in-person and virtual engagements. You already know that virtual auction fundraisers are possible and fruitful, but the possibilities are almost endless.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Turning your supporters into fundraising superstars isn’t easy. It requires the right combination of fundraising expertise, engaged staff members, and savvy technology. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? Teach Supporters to Fundraise and Provide Samples. 50 gift card for $5,000 raised).

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

If you can give away prizes, like gift cards to your sponsors’ storefront, free one-on-one coaching sessions, or unique branded elements like coffee mugs and T-shirts, then you can amp up the excitement by giving away some of those elements based on interaction. . Consider photo contests from both in-person and online attendees.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. They want to know how their gift will be used. Large scale fundraising events? Millennial Distinctions. about 85 Million.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 16, 2014

Donors need to feel like you know them, you’re paying attention, and that you have their best interests at heart but how do you keep track of what’s important to them without some technological tools? With the advances in online technology, the options are endless for how you can stay in touch with your organization’s stakeholders.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Will there be matching gifts? Matching Gifts. Your Gift Today Gives More. We have a gift for you. Beginning of the Year-End Matching gift campaign. Fundraising Goal. How to Start Your Own Fundraiser for [org]. Follow up every gift with a ‘thank you’. Set personal fundraising goals.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Plan for any additional staff and budget needed for technology, design, content, online advertising, and other implementation costs for the year. What actions do you want people to take? How you will reach your target audiences?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. Technology. But I would be willing to bet that the particular donors would not have given a gift if it wasn’t for this effort.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Roy is the Vice President of Marketing at DonorPro , an innovative software company that helps nonprofits grow their fundraising revenue by an average of 37 percent each year. Roy has extensive experience consulting in higher education and leading fundraising efforts for military veteran causes. 2) Fundraising Return on Investment.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Nonprofit organizations have a lot of challenges relating to fundraising. A creative fundraiser can make any of these items sound attractive to the donor. New technology called “voicemail drop” allows an organization to place a voicemail in your voicemail box without ringing their phone. This may be used as a surprise benefit.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the shift to virtual fundraising and engagement over the past several months, technology is more important than ever before for the nonprofit sector. At OneCause, we specialize in supporting nonprofit organizations through virtual fundraising, particularly charity auctions. Peer-to-peer fundraising software.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

occurs in December, which makes it essential for your nonprofit organization to optimize its fundraising efforts during this critical time. . In this guide, we’ll cover some of the key ways that you can maximize your year-end fundraising activities to increase revenue. Promote matching gifts. your year-end fundraising push. .

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NTEN

MARCH 29, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off on Tuesday and the event to attend is the Science Fair! This event provides an opportunity to network with nonprofit technology professionals while checking out nearly 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. Singlebrook Technology.

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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

Nonprofit organizations are encouraged to submit their videos to the contest, hosted on DoGooderTV , the video sharing platform for nonprofits. The grand prize winner will be announced at NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans on March 21. For additional information about See3 Communications, visit www.see3.net

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2017

She helps find a positive a ngle to most any fundraising challenge. Lori’s gift is to help nonprofit organizations communicate powerfully so they raise exponentially more money. Named one of America’s Top 25 Fundraising Experts, Lori is Founder of Ignited Fundraising. As founder and CEO of Kishshana & Co.,

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

For nearly two decades, online fundraising was simply seen as a numbers game and bigger was better. This led to acquisition tactics like iPad giveaway contests, buying lists and hiding unsubscribe buttons and practices of “email blasts”. Consider adding popup forms on your most visited pages.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

This session focuses on how to successfully get started with mobile technology, with Tonia Zampieri from Smart Online presenting. SmartOnline just wrapped up an Invent Your Mobile App contest. They want to know how their gift will be used. Large scale fundraising events? SMS/Text Most every device can send a text message.

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Qgiv

JUNE 9, 2021

If you lead a nonprofit, you know how important your fundraising events are. A fundraising event is the best way to engage with donors, garner support for your mission, and meet your revenue targets. But one question you might find yourself frequently asking is “What kind of fundraising event should we host next?”.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference kicks off tomorrow and one of the key elements to Community Day is the Science Fair. Visit American Technology Services, Inc. BroadPoint Technologies Visit BroadPoint Technologies in booth 56 and enter to win a $200 Amazon Gift Card! at Booth #55 for a chance to win an iPad.

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See3

JANUARY 21, 2008

The fundraising page was set up on GlobalGiving by Michele Martin. Parade magazine and the Case Foundation are partnering with GlobalGiving to launch America’s Giving Challenge — an initiative to inspire and reward greater giving through online technology. Go to THIS PAGE right now and donate and make a big difference.

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

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Care2

MARCH 25, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The same goes for advocacy.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

But what if that ticket seller was given the ability (within limits of course) to make decisions like transferring my ticket to another day, refunding part or all of my ticket, or at least offering me a free soda from the gift shop for my ailment? Operations ALTRU Arts & Cultural donations fundraising Membership membership organization'

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

sessions at NTEN, Nonprofit Technology Conference in New Orleans last week. His thoughtful response: “I know a bunch of people have tried (and there has actually been some discussion within the NTEN blogs and community about it) to use LinkedIn as a fundraising platform. I went to several Web 2.0 The last session on Web 2.0

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See3

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

While it is true that the younger generations tend to be early adopters of new technology, the internet has become a central part of communications and commerce for every demographic group. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? “Facebook with wrinkles&# they call it.

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

I had a conversation today with a major Jewish Federation about technology change. They are thinking about the future and wanted to look seriously into how changes in technology will impact their activities in the future. The change taking place with technology isn’t simply about operational efficiencies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

It will be interesting to see how this evolves given the technology platform came before the social design , but as online community pundits note, web2.0 Netsquared Technology Innovation Fund which is high on the agenda of this year's Netsquared Conference. applications have changed the rules of online community. Some reactions here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The mean gift size was $105. People contributed more than $125 million on Facebook , up from $45 million in 2017, using the network’s new fundraising tools. . No doubt this was disappointing to a number of nonprofit fundraisers, especially those on the West Coast who had to get up early! ” or too many emails.

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising. It could even mean the difference between a successful fundraiser and a mediocre one. Not so much.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 31, 2011

I’m really interested in the work Community Shares is doing and the direction they are headed with this project as it seems very aligned with many of my own feelings: technology should be used to help, facilitate, and empower the change communities already want to be making. Annie’s Amazing Animals ” is another inspiring effort.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Crowdfunding is one of the fastest growing trends in fundraising. Many healthcare organizations have started to explore the possibility of adding a crowdfunding strategy to their existing fundraising programs. Do you have corporate partners or employees who would like to fundraise on your behalf? Is it mobile responsive?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Comment below!

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Bloomerang

JUNE 19, 2021

Surprisingly and excitingly, 47% want to help fundraise. So there are people out there in this age demographic who actually really do want to get involved in your fundraising efforts, and how great for us if we can leverage them as volunteers in our fundraising efforts. . About 54% are interested in volunteering in some way.

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