Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2009

Joe Green, one of the founders of Causes, spent an hour on the phone with me to discuss how they hope to work differently with the nonprofit community. I asked my Twitter followers for suggestions for questions , I tweeted the key points from the conversation yesterday. Here's the answers: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. Tasks will tell you what people need to get done on your site, which helps you organize it efficiently. Are there any new tasks that people need to do in this situation?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

1) Set up a conversion event and create a campaign. The very first step before you even open Ads Manager is to have your web developer set up a conversion event that’s triggered when someone makes a donation on your website. After your web guru gives the green light, open up Ads Manager and create a new campaign.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

The invite-only audio app has taken the world by storm as the new innovative way to conduct interactive conversations. To provide some semblance of order, the algorithm is partly structured to feed you relevant discussions, or as they say, rooms, based on the people you follow. Rachael Green (@rgcocktails). See you at Clubhouse.

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.orgSource

MARCH 14, 2023

Sharon Rice ,orgSource, Managing Director of Business Strategy, moderated this insightful conversation. Green beer was on tap, corn beef and cabbage were on the menu, and shamrock-bedecked revelers were primed and planning to enjoy their favorite spots for dining and drinking. To help our operators survive, people worked 15-hour days.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

People were baking bread and making whipped coffee (oh, those were the days), and we didn’t want to see a Kardashian partying on a private island. People no longer want curation and something to look up to— they want to see real portrayals of people living life the same way they do. And this is true for brands, too.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

In the past, weather-related disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, however unpredictable, followed seasonal patterns that shaped how people planned for and responded to extreme weather. For example, Hurricane Katrina, in August of 2005, presented as a once-in-a-generation disaster. That is no longer the case.

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MAY 19, 2021

We’re also thrilled to bring together several special guests for keynotes and fireside chat conversations! He will address how moral courage in speaking out for minority and marginalized communities can unite people and global sports organizations in driving equality, and supporting human rights internationally.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

But financial contributions aren’t the only way people got involved. More People Are Participating Than Ever Before 35 million adults in the U.S. Americans who donate on GivingTuesday are slightly more common than Americans with green eyes , and that means there are millions of opportunities to reach new and existing supporters.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 6, 2022

In addition to building bonfires, people enjoy salty snacks and sweet desserts, which are thrown into the fire as offerings. Engage in meaningful conversations with donors. The population of people in the United States who identify as Black has increased 29% since 2000, with a third aged 22 or younger. There are 2.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2017

.” Another intervention that emerged was a solution to “techno-interference” at meetings where people are not giving full attention to the meeting because they were on their devices. Philanthropy University has created large, green “Digital Detox Boxes” that sit outside their meeting rooms.

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Classy

JUNE 17, 2021

Our journey and work toward becoming B Corp Certified solidified Classy’s accountability to put our people first. Free access to Ginger allows employees easy access to therapists and psychiatrists through text and video conversation. We hire people and trust them to use their best judgment when it comes to taking vacation time.

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JUNE 15, 2022

Staff conversations will inspire you to generate insightful and engaging thought leadership content to represent member voices. Every person, no matter how green you are or how seasoned, has something to contribute,” says Carden. Plan to have ongoing meetings with staff to gain insight into the issues members are facing.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Today, David Wilcox and I will be running a version of the Social by Social game at the Chain Reaction event in London … which promises to be a terrific 400-strong gathering of community activists, policy people, business leaders, with a few Cabinet Ministers too. We’ll set a budget for green and yellow, that has to be matched by red.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

Today, David Wilcox and I will be running a version of the Social by Social game at the Chain Reaction event in London … which promises to be a terrific 400-strong gathering of community activists, policy people, business leaders, with a few Cabinet Ministers too. We’ll set a budget for green and yellow, that has to be matched by red.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2009

John McElhenney - Clear Green Technologies. Blogs, wikis, social network platforms, forums, chats: aka user generated content, conversations, communities. Emergent, peer to peer conversations and sharing of knowledge. Started with mega trends of social media and green living. Green or Sustainability? Jon Lebkowsky.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2013

We used some Human Centered Design techniques from their “ Innovating for People ” design methods recipe book. It was the most stimulating web platform strategy session that I have ever experienced! Is it only used by people with artistic talents and graphic design skills? Anyone can be a designer! What is Human Centered Design?

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Many people suggested regular one on one meetings with colleagues. (I Read Fierce Conversations. Book group, conversation, whatever. Understanding why people do what they do, and how much they have to do, helps organizations run better. I get they are on your team if you are a leader, but they are not your staff.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

and we’re looking for remarkable people like you to help answer them! We may be the host, but we need all of you to join us to make the conversation interesting! How to Join the Conversation: Follow @alldaybuffet on twitter. Join NetSquared & The Feast. Follow the #feastongood hashtag.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s the digital face of your organization and where many people interact with you for the first time. The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. Squarespace, Weebly, and Wix are do-it-yourself sites designed for people with no coding skills.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 19, 2013

I had the pleasure of meeting her earlier this year for an exciting conversation. Majora realized that creating green projects and jobs empowers communities to see themselves in a different light, and that beautiful things happen in neighborhoods where people feel invested in their own economic and environmental well being.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Ted Fickes, Electronic Communications Manager, The Wilderness Society (Central Rockies Regional Office) In September, 2008, Green for All , 1Sky and the We Campaign organized a national day of action -- Green Jobs Now -- to demand progress on green jobs and a green economy. Many are connected only randomly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

There have the been the well discussed successes like DonorsChoose and Lil Green Patch. We are asked to contain those people and make sure they do what we want, and also ensure only the “good” ideas are accepted. People are writing their own stories and ideas about our cause rather than us publishing content. And control?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Before that, we’d heard stories of people carrying dog-eared copies of an old – outdated – paper pocket guide. The Seafood Watch app has been downloaded by more than 480,000 people. People can tag any of more than one million restaurants and markets across the United States when they find ocean-friendly seafood.

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Everyaction

OCTOBER 30, 2017

There are plenty of best practices that, if implemented, make it pretty straightforward to improve conversion rates and ultimately raise more money. Bonus points for the green lockbox located at the bottom of the form. The Blue Green Alliance. People United for Justice. The good news?

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 18, 2015

A small room, packed with gadgets, packed with fossils, packed with tools, packed with PEOPLE everywhere making and exploring and building and learning. The people were of all ages--moms with babies strapped to their fronts, six year-olds using skillsaws, pre-teens building robots, teenagers doing homework. I was awestruck.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Now we’re going to look at the next step, and what some people might consider why any volunteer is really there: getting the volunteer up to speed on their specific role, and duties within that role. If it’s possible to introduce people from these areas, all the better. There are a couple of ways of addressing this.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

This is my first time attending the huge event and I’m already quite overwhelmed by all the people and conversations converging around me. Profitable Green Building. I’m here in Austin, TX, for SXSW Interactive. Here’s an outlook of sessions and events on my radar. Let’s connect! Monday, March 16.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

Below are some of the ideas, events and people that have stayed with me this week: 1. Photo by Green LA Girl ) 2. with Gwen Bell As I mentioned in my post, Taking Back Your Time: Is Unplugging the New Green? I took pages and pages of notes, but I particularly liked their words of wisdom for people (like me!) A real treat.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

Our team each has a personal calendar for their own appointments, we have a team calendar for activities that everyone needs to know about or participate in, and we have a “Days Off” calendar where people note dates or partial days they’ll be out of the office. Many people have declared bullet journaling life changing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 28, 2006

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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Care2

OCTOBER 25, 2012

Most nonprofits spend their time trying to persuade people with facts. Not only are they engaging with us in great conversations across social media channels, they are also our critics, so being sincere is critical. You want people to listen and become part of your stories. If you are shaking your head no, you are not alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

The project is a hyperlocal source of information about living green–powered by network of environmental activists, nonprofits, and grassroots organizations. It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Secondly, we look at the traffic driven from these channels and if they trigger a conversion event on our site. When I came on board a couple of years ago, I think people still didn’t understand what social media was. Then, invite those people to help you with social media. I know resources are always a struggle. Anything else?

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Golf Tournament Bring together avid golfers and local philanthropists—in many cases, they’re one and the same—for a day on the greens. Cyclists sign up for the ride and seek out people in their network to sponsor their participation. These events bring people together for a common cause while promoting a sense of unity and goodwill.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2017

Nonprofits can use this at a staff meeting or other gathering to help people improve their content creation skills as well as their skills with looking at social media data. Ask folks to think about the people in the group and what content would appeal to them. Engagement. But that is the same online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org’s mission is to communicate what is going on in the movement around climate and sustainability to a broader audience of people who may not consider themselves environmentalists, help them understand how those issued relate to their everyday lives, and move those people to action.

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