Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

Chris Brogan started a wonderful "open thread" that ignited quite a few comments and discussion. And, there have been many spin-off conversations on other blogs as a result. There in lies the key to effective conversation sparking. All this brings me to Andy Goodman and Storytelling as Best Practice. Impressive.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Recently, I had a conversation with Annaliese of NTEN , and a couple of Community TechKnowledge (CTK) staff members. Annaliese pointed out to us that podcasting is usually not perceived as digital storytelling , and we agreed that this is an idea worth discussing. By Deborah Elizabeth Finn , on behalf of Community TechKnowledge.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 29, 2022

There will be no shortage of inspiration from our keynote speakers, fun engagement online and via our mobile app, thought-provoking discussions, and a wealth of valuable takeaways, like practical tips from world-renowned experts. 2: Thought-Provoking Discussions with Nonprofit Leaders. Registration is now open! What can we do?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 5, 2021

Kyla Johnson-Tramell from Oakland Unified School District and Gita Rampersad from Feeding America discuss the complexities of nutrition insecurity. Is there a specific conversation or topic that has stuck with you or that you’re excited about exploring? BT: Intimacy. Chief Engagement Officer at Salesforce.org.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

Discussion. One thing that struck me from doing an introduction to social media webinar the night before, and the next morning presenting the keynote here, was the difference in content strategy between the two communities and the way that our goals around content and conversations effect so much of how we operate.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Storytelling is a powerful way to connect with your followers. Blogs consist of both opinions and facts on which discussions can be held. Crowdsource Your Content This is a great way to start a conversation with your audience. Here are easy-to-implement content ideas to help fill out your social media calendar.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Share Their Stories: Launch storytelling campaigns to showcase the success stories and challenges Latinos face in your community. Forging Conversations: Organize forums to discuss pertinent issues, such as Latino representation in politics or the significance of the Latino vote in driving societal change.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 28, 2023

Older donors often appreciate storytelling and nostalgia. Timing is everything: Asking for a planned gift can feel sensitive or awkward, but with thoughtful preparation and communication, you can navigate the conversation smoothly. Timing is crucial when discussing a planned gift. Choose the right time to bring up the subject.

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EveryAction

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

Last week, I sat down with Amy Peyrot, Senior Consultant, Social Media Specialist, and resident mathlete at M+R , to discuss all things social media metrics. I also tried out a lot of math jokes on her - check out the video to see how they landed, or read on for the highlights of our conversation. Ready to start posting?

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Qgiv

APRIL 21, 2023

Development officers, executive directors, event planners, consultants, and emerging leaders came together to discuss fundraising trends, donor retention, DEI (diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace) strategies, and so much more. It’s a conversation. Know your data in and out,” says Emily. It’s about how we hear and nurture them.”

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . The tips that we’ll discuss next are applicable to both print and virtual communication. . Compare this with other studies on personalized messages that found customized emails deliver conversion rates over 6 times higher than their generic counterparts. Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

For non-profits and other organizations, narrative change as a strategy is an opportunity to build power and shape the conversation around their work and their values, which is part of their communications plan and strategy. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Tags: roundup bookmarks discussion facebook fundraising google gov2.0 Does Directgov Deliver? Sitting right there.

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The Modern Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

But the truth is, this gratitude should be the first thing you discuss in your email, setting the tone for the rest of the appeal. Treat your Email like a conversation rather than a lecture. Often times we wait until the end of a letter or even until after a donation has been made to truly convey our gratitude to supporters.

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sgEngage

MARCH 17, 2022

One way these leaders meet each other is through Exponent Philanthropy’s conferences and education programs, member discussion forums, or staff introductions. . When funders come together and share insights from reading grant applications and from conversations with local nonprofits, they see patterns and trends emerge.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

These high-level discussions focused on key thought leadership topics and trends shaping the industry. The problem with this model of storytelling is that we fail to form a meaningful connection with our audience. Knowing that this is a value that we all share, we have told stories and started conversations about safety. #2

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are my top digital storytelling platforms and tools for your nonprofit to try out in 2010."

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. 4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Join the Conversation!

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2022

We’ll also discuss why this time of year is so critical for fundraising efforts. . And now, a deeper look at what worked: Content and Storytelling for Year-End Fundraising Gains with Hope Services. One unique storytelling approach they used was giving handles. Average email revenue per 1,000 emails delivered of $99.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2017

Some points and examples we shared in response to questions: Fundraisers need to be experts in transmedia storytelling techniques and exploring new possibilities for sharing stories. Transmedia storytelling it is the technique of telling a story across multiple online platforms and formats using current digital technologies.

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DNL OmniMedia

AUGUST 25, 2021

That’s where nonprofit storytelling comes into play. That’s why we’ve created this comprehensive guide to nonprofit storytelling, in which you’ll explore the following points: The Importance of Storytelling for Nonprofits. 7 Tips for Effective Storytelling for Nonprofits Using Digital Marketing. Let’s get started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

I shared this on Twitter and the conversation brought out some interesting points that I curated in “Storify,&# a story telling tool. (And, had to laugh at the geeky recursiveness of creating a story out of qualitative data from Twitter and other sources – and then adding it to my curated nonprofit measurement collection on scoop.it).

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

For those that follow the #4Change twitter-based chats, this is a post recapping and highlighting our latest conversation on social media application in the Climate Change movement. There were three main lessons or focus areas that emerged in the discussion. There were many, many examples cited in the discussion.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 4, 2013

Sometimes there’s not enough conversation in a blog post or a 140 character tweet. Melanie Mathos and Frank Barr y with Blackbaud discuss a variety of trends, events, and topics from across the nonprofit world. The goal of npVOICES is go deeper into topics that matter in the nonprofit sector.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In this guide, we’ll discuss how to use digital marketing strategies to update your organization’s nonprofit marketing and outreach plans both now and into the future. No matter which platform you’re using to engage with your donors, focus on storytelling and sustaining relationships. Integrating Nonprofit Marketing Channels.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 23, 2008

NTEN & TechSoup have teamed up to deliver a series of webinars on storytelling and social media - and I’m the presenter for the first one! In this webinar we’ll discuss the fundamentals of sharing information with social media tools. First, what’s a web-inar? Is sharing really caring?

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2009

Today was the first webinar in the Storytelling & Social Media series from NTEN and TechSoup Global. Today’s webinar focused on the building blocks of social meda; things like tagging, RSS and how to get started finding the conversations taking place online. There were other questions and some good conversations.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2011

This first connection came up for me in the panel I organized on storytelling for movement building. Stacey Monk of Epic Change, Mark Horvath of Invisible People, and Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts shared their perspectives on authentic storytelling from personal experiences.

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Forum One

JULY 27, 2021

Visual storytelling, influencer engagement, and marketing automations are just a few effective strategies to increase donor engagement. Digital tools and systems often touch different teams and departments and can require investments that need to be discussed at a higher level. Borrow tricks from your marketing colleagues .

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Tech Soup

JULY 10, 2012

Our annual Digital Storytelling Challenge , Restart Romania , and NetSquared challenges are just a few examples of how we get our community members engaged at multiple levels. Pacific time for the weekly CommBuild discussion on Twitter as we welcome special guest Nic Tolstoshev, community manager at Spiceworks. How to Participate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Indeed, that was my theme for the day given that I facilitated a couple of morning conversations on that topic and then in the afternoon heard Ify Mora from the Barr Foundation ( [link] ) talk about how they use social network mapping to capture the relationships that have been built through their innovative Fellows Program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

This ranges from online discussion of the issue to hosting an Emergency Social Data Summit – or #crisisdata on Twitter on Thursday August 12, 2010, in Washington, D.C., This includes a a wiki , Twitter conversations during the conference via the #crisisdata hashtag, Flickr photos and U-Stream (to be provided by NextGenWeb ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Like all good training sessions, this workshop started off with an opening conversation that allowed us to get to know others in the room and connect to what we already know. Heather facilitated this exercise as a series of share pairs where we discussed each question with a different partner for a few minutes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

The TCC Group is facilitating a “learn in public&# process by sharing early research findings related to 1300 capacity building grants. There has been an interesting discussion on the wiki and blogs about strategy for public learning. Co-Create: At this higher level, the conversations lead to co-creation.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Readers experience the media through a more customized lens, underscoring the possibility of vertical news coverage and deeper storytelling. While newspapers previously focused on creating stories and moving on to the next one, a priority that has emerged is facilitating deeper conversations with readers and showcasing their feedback.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

TechSoup's Jim Lynch presented on a panel discussion hosted by the U.S. TechSoup Digital Storytelling. The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Contest is here! Join in on the conversation and participate in our tweet chats and webinars around digital storytelling. TechSoup for Libraries.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Over the last three months, I’ve had conversations with four associations about their approach to raising money. The conversations usually touch on many of the same points: “We’re an association and are struggling to raise additional funds from our members.”. “We The following blog first appeared on. Philanthropy News Digest.

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