Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2014

If you want to a chance to win, leave a comment on this post sharing something that you’d like to learn about Impact Leadership or some wisdom from your experience about practicing impact leadership! One of our first design tasks as facilitators was for all of us to get clear on what we mean by “Impact Leadership.”

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If we had known the full consequences of Steve Jobs showing us that first iPhone on stage in 2007 and its impacts on our lives, attention, interactions, children, environment, physical and mental health, what hard questions would we have asked? We didn’t ask. imagine indeed… Join me and my colleague, Hiram Cuevas of St.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2012

You probably think about things like opens, clicks, conversions and unsubscribes. Malnourished children enduring intense suffering will finally get relief”- I clearly understood the impact of those thousands of gifts. What techniques are you using to increase engagement with follow-up emails? 3) In Case You Didn’t See This.

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CauseVox

JUNE 7, 2022

We sat down with Diane Remin, the Founder and President of MajorDonors.com , to discuss techniques on making an ask and how major gift work has transitioned online as a result of the pandemic. Below are some of our major takeaways from the conversation! Technique 1: Ask Donor For A Specific Amount of Money. 10,000-$100,000).

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation over there – it’s also copied below. Despite the generic title, this is a report chock full of examples, best practices and data about the effects of joining the conversation online. Joining the conversation really means conversations.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Coordinating an impactful marketing campaign which runs across several channels remains one of the best ways to capture your audience’s attention. UK-based breast cancer awareness charities, have consistently used innovative marketing techniques to educate and empower people about the importance of early breast cancer detection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2010

Q3: What are some of the best case studies of NPO’s using Social and what was the impact? This also sparks more in-depth conversation. What are your best Twitter moderation techniques? Can social help this & how?). Q2: What is the easiest way for an NPO to figure out how to do social?

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Qgiv

JULY 17, 2023

Provide the tools Offer folks training to increase their skills so they can hold conversations about DEI. Those in positions of power can invite traditionally excluded people to the table, but to sustain meaningful dialogue, everyone must have some skills to hold these important and often difficult conversations.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. Showing impact numbers and, more importantly, stories keep donors informed and engaged. How many of them actually invite you to have a conversation with them? Encouraging conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2014

How are you using experiments, a/b testing, and validated learning to improve your nonprofit’s impact? Here are the simple rules for nonprofit marketers as explained in this article in Social Media Today : Start with a hypothesis. Here’s an article on that topic. Share an example of your experiment in the comments.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Here, I'm offering three specific and simple techniques that can help you become better at staying focused, and also recover more quickly when your mind drifts into unrelated territories or someone interrupts your focus: First Technique: Use a Countdown Timer. Second Technique: Micro-Planning™ Each 40-Minute Session.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Though our conversation, we learned three pivotal things that a nonprofit should consider when developing their own content strategies. However, Make-A-Wish experiences impact more than just wish kids; they have significant effects on the families, doctors, social workers and volunteers who are involved.

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Pamela Grow

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Instead, I preferred one-on-one conversations with donors, digging into data, connecting donors to their passions, and writing from my heart. By the time you reach the final chapter, you’ll be equipped with newfound confidence and a toolkit of innovative techniques to make your fundraising endeavors a resounding success.

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NTEN

JANUARY 3, 2011

By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Sage Nonprofit Solutions I've been asked to present a session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on "Technical Management Techniques for Managers". What is impacted and what is the current risk? When the "fire alarm" sounds, be the calm leader in your organization. Assemble the team.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It is at the heart of every grant you write and outreach letter you send and is the first metric you use to measure your impact year to year. In this conversation , they emphasized how organizations are most effective when they aren’t trying to be all things to all people. But what about your value proposition?

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EveryAction

AUGUST 25, 2022

Thanks to some of our latest updates , you can also make sure your advocacy forms are optimized for conversion by applying your organization’s branding in our new design step. And, from a big-picture perspective, your mission is too important to leave advocacy off the table as a method for creating social impact. Key takeaways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

The NTEN Book Club, organized by Lauren McKown and Kai Williams, hosted a video chat this week.This month they have been reading The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout and discussing it in the NTEN online community. Workplace Productivity and Well Being .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2015

Having handled over 5 million text messages to date, Crisis Text Line has a tremendous amount of information to help them maximize their impact. During their recent project together, DataKind volunteer Noelle helped CTL get a better view of how helpful the texters found their conversations by measuring gratitude in the texts themselves.

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2024

Let’s dive in and explore how creating donor personas can help us engage and resonate with our target audience better, so that in turn, we can create more impact in our areas of work. Email marketing analytics: help us track open rate, click-through, and donation conversions. Knowing the impact of her donation moves her to action.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 10, 2024

Keys to Datamaking Success Many of the tools and techniques that we have learned about data design and collection continue to be relevant in datamaking, such as: Ask clear questions and prioritize which data points, or combinations of data points, are most relevant to answering the questions.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Don't micromanage Don't be a bottleneck Focus on outcomes, not minutiae Build trust with your colleagues before a crisis comes Assess your company's strengths and weaknesses at all times Conduct annual risk reviews Be courageous, quick and fair Talk more about values more than rules Reward how a performance is achieved and not only the performance (..)

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

What if we could have a conversation about fundraising strategy with David Ogilvy, founder of Ogilvy a leading marketing/PR firm and deemed the ‘Father of Advertising’? Make the mission or program the hero – Focus messaging on your nonprofit’s values, impact, and service.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

Twitter, and to a lesser extent Facebook, is often times unpredictable; but you can increase your chances for success by implementing a few best practices, and creating consistency with your posting technique. Before using an outside hashtag, ensure you fully understand the conversation that’s happening around it first.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Keep in mind good storytelling techniques. Twitter is an opportunity for continuous and open conversation with your supporters. A Twitter account can serve as effective PR for your nonprofit as well as help you connect on a conversational, human level with others in the community. Show Your Impact on: Instagram.

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Neon CRM

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Be clear about what you do and how a corporate sponsorship can make an impact in your community. Tip #3: Be Open to Having Conversations Opportunities are everywhere. When determining what you have to offer, remember to include every department in this conversation. If you’re in a mega-hurry, here’s the full list.

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Focus on impact storytelling . According to our guide to multi-channel marketing , companies that switch to integrated marketing techniques see an average 24% increase in their marketing ROI. Tip #4: Focus on impact storytelling . This is why focusing on impact is one of the best ways to increase donor retention.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

Read on to crack the code for maximum impact and sustainability. With the right mindset and techniques, fundraisers can transform what feels like a burden into a rewarding experience of community, purpose, and achievement. Have open conversations and provide psychological support.

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Neon CRM

JUNE 23, 2023

Check out these GivingTuesday statistics sourced from the GivingTuesday 2022 impact report and broader impact data to learn more about the influence GivingTuesday has on the philanthropic sector. Takeaway : GivingTuesday has an overwhelming global impact, inspiring generosity all around Earth. Join the conversation!

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Acknowledge the donor for their gift – You’ll find the specific language in the 2 nd paragraph, along with how that gift will impact the organization’s ability to fulfill its mission. Your thank-you letter should be conversational and sound natural if read aloud. Write your letter like you talk. Element #4: Hero language.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

These are not easy problems to tackle, let alone establish sustained impact. The conversion rate of volunteers into donors can be as high as 50%, so it’s advisable to use a donor base that prioritizes volunteers. Be sure to continuously test different fundraising techniques and messages to see what resonates most with your volunteers.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This waste adds to the overhead for a nonprofit, distracting from the impact sought by their mission and adding to their unfunded operational costs. Skip to the video to watch a short conversation between Chantal Forster, Candid's C. How has COVID-19 Impacted Your Work (<1 percent). Want to see more?

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CauseVox

MARCH 1, 2023

ChatGPT (Chat Generated Paragraph Techniques) is an advanced natural language processing tool to provide information and cobble content together based on prompts entered by a user. With the ability to continuously learn and adapt to new information, ChatGPT can remember past conversations and constantly iterate based on user prompts.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 22, 2023

By using narrative and storytelling techniques, you’ll be able to communicate your nonprofit’s mission and impact while building stronger emotional connections with your audience. For the greatest impact, collect stories from members of your nonprofit’s community such as: Beneficiaries. Highlight impact and transformation.

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Classy

APRIL 27, 2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, but mental health in the nonprofit workplace is a topic that calls for an honest conversation all year long. We’re bringing that honest conversation right to you with some new voices with a passion for nonprofit culture and employee wellness. . Get Registered Now for Free.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The most reliable way for nonprofits to increase digital engagement is to test different techniques and messages with your own audience to determine what they respond to best, and follow the results. Testing several versions of your donation page will help you ensure the maximum amount of conversions.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Nonprofit storytelling lets donors and volunteers know that they are making an impact and making life better for real people. Was there a measurable impact? Emotional impact is where the rubber meets the road and causes people to reach for their wallet. Make nonprofit storytelling conversational and informal.

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