Bloomerang

AUGUST 12, 2021

A chorus of voices have been beating the drum about the importance of donor retention through their research, in blogs, and in webinars—with stagnant results. . We know from Dr. Sargent’s work that customer service is an important influencer of donor loyalty. of the donors who made a gift in 2019 made another gift in 2020.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Amidst the constant stream of news updates, social media advocacy campaigns offer people a relevant way to make a difference on the issues they care about. The best time to drive action is when an issue is in the news or trending on Twitter. Tag the campaign target—and influencers, journalists, and partner orgs.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog here , or read the copied post below. —– A new report from the team at Forrester came out last week: Tapping The Entire Online Peer Influence Pyramid. Giving permission to the community to have conversations without you requires trust.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

The 2010s and even early 2020s were focused on girlbossing, “aspirational” content from influencers traveling the world and doing a lot cooler things than we’re probably doing, and being #ThatGirl —someone who hustles, focuses on their wellness, and employs daily acts of rigorous self-care. Truly, what a time.)

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” “The conversation easily gets off-track, and before you know it, 30 minutes have passed and we haven’t even discussed important business because we’ve gotten off on a tangent again.” Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Solution: Redirect. You know David.

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Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

There’s a flurry of conversation happening about the issues your organization works on that can move the needle on your campaign. The best part is that these conversations are happening with your current supporters…in your CRM. Join our webinar, Influencing the Conversation on March 2nd with Attentive.ly

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Influence Conversation Campaign Yemen 20

Candid

JUNE 7, 2023

But to truly understand how nonprofits can best engage Gen Z on social media, we thought it was important to bring my generation’s voice into the conversation. Investigate working with social sector influencers (not celebrities).

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Advice Social Media Media Meme 98

Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

Narratives have the power to liberate or oppress because they have the potential to influence the beliefs and behaviors of individuals, which in turn can shape institutional policies and practices. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Learn why social listening is important and how to find and use the influencers among prospective and existing students, alumni, and parents. By listening to what your prospective students are saying on social media, you can better understand which issues resonate and why. The Untapped Potential of Influencers.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

The experience people have on your non-profit website will influence what they think about you and if they think they can trust you. and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. Tone: Your website has a voice. What do you want that voice to be? Work on your voice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Thought leaders drive conversations – online and off, influence others, and shape perceptions in their field. They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Conversationalist: Starts conversations with target audience, other influencers or peers.

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Social Media Leadership Media Social 134

Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 5, 2021

We need to normalize those conversations, and then involve our children in acting with us for the climate. It’s important to know a little about the issue and what some good resources are, to help us have those conversations. The parent voice carries acute moral and emotional weight. Start talking about it!

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Children Global Group Action 136

Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

As soon as people become interested in an issue, their creativity is instantly engaged. They didn’t shy away from challenges; they offered stakeholders meaningful ways to engage with the swiftly evolving issues of the day. The nonprofits that thrived were those that embraced adaptability, creativity, and quick thinking.

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Generation Ideas Arts Share 96

Achieve

JANUARY 3, 2018

Over the past year we have witnessed not only a change in administration and therefore policy, but there too has been a shift in the ways in which individuals engage in social issues and causes—many of which have been impacted by the new administration and associated policies. Why had their voices quieted? Specifically, Phase 1 of the.

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North Carolina Voice Policy University 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

The first and most important step is for organizations to put on their listening ears and monitor conversations, get feedback, and continuously improve. Social media listening (or social media monitoring) is the practice of paying close attention to digital channels when conversations relevant to your cause are being discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

I got this great question from someone and I know that many of you may have struggled with this issue and have some wisdom to offer: Hi Beth, My question is: does the voice/tone of a blog need to match up with the voice/tone of the nonprofit? Perhaps that is why I am protective of my blogging voice. What resources?

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Voice Advice Personal Nonprofit 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2018

We are tracking the conversation and resources about AI and Nonprofits and social good. Jerry Brown signed a bill last week bans bots from pretending to be real people in pursuit of selling products or influencing elections. Here’s this month’s roundup.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

This global ecosystem includes the digital brand and voice of your organization, the main source of knowledge and data about the programs and issues you work on, as well as detailed information about the audience you are reaching. Do they have a unified visual voice and brand?

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Websites Strategy Change Management Digital 57

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 21, 2017

On the other edge, the response, be it supportive or negative, that you get to your outreach provides deeper insights into how people think about your issue(s) and/or candidate(s). With it, we can prompt people to talk about our issue(s) and candidate(s). To find the best influencers, I like using RightRelevance.com.

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Social Influence Social Media Audience 26

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2008

Screencapture from Jonny Bentwood 's White Paper on measuring influence. For me, the issue is not so much quantifying the intangible, but making that quantification a standard. A new whitepaper by Jonny Bentwood, a PR consultant for Edelman, Distributed Influence: Quantifying the Impact of Social Media. In Edelman???s

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

It also takes analyzing competitors and perhaps in the nonprofit sector, understanding the ecosystem or network of organizations working on similar issues. In short, listening is market research. Instead , they opt to build relationships with influencers using a top down approach. These include: Conversation Starters.

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Empowerment Chapter Measure Social Media 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

Leading on social media requires nonprofit CEOs and their staff, even Trustees, to master basic digital communications skills that allow them to engage directly with stakeholders as themselves, in their own voices. Nonprofit leaders need to use social media to drive conversations online and offline, influence others, and shape perceptions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. To increase positive messaging about health reform from diverse voices. To build capacity for social media in policy partners. Too little?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

I’ve included my interview below, but you can also read it and join the conversation on the NetSquared blog. The other interviews include Sylwia Presley from Gobal Voices , and Claire Sale from NetSquared. Or even the networked influence from news coverage and stories from one group or city to the next.

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Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

When it comes to strategic planning, there are a few common hesitations that nonprofits voice throughout the process. Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions. Online fundraising.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2021

Are the people donors want to connect with within your sphere of influence as the fundraiser? You may not currently have much of a voice in these touches. Are they relevant to today’s issues and what your donors care about? . Stay on top of current events so you’ll know the issues keeping your supporters up at night.

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Experiment Donor Strategy Philanthropy 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2011

In this example of using grassroots organizing to influence grass tops debates, how do we measure it? The messages or story is created, shared via intermediaries or influencers: This can be legislators, journalists, or other influencers. Use the “ Valid Measurement Grid &#. The rows are your audience.

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Twitter Google Facebook Broadcast 95

NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

They should leverage not just their money, but also their relationships and influence to further the work of the foundation and its grantees. I have come across many grantmakers that care deeply about issues that affect their communities, but they don’t speak up publicly to weigh in on critical issues.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. If you’re here in Austin, do join us!

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Community Case Study Haiti Social Media 207

Connection Cafe

MAY 25, 2017

Why cover an event where an elected official and constituents have a calm conversation on public policy?) And, indeed, many citizens come to these events not to have a conversation, but to vent. It was at the VFW Hall in Glen Burnie, Maryland, and other venues like it, that I truly learned how to influence legislators.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Because individuals network together online and the biggest influencers are our closest friends in our network. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir.

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Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Because individuals network together online and the biggest influencers are our closest friends in our network. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir.

Myspace 158

Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2014

Earlier this spring, I decided to go on a mission to use social media to increase my cultural competency around Latino experiences, issues, and interests. Alongside work we are doing locally with specific neighborhoods, individuals, and organizations, I wanted to use the Web to learn more about Latino issues generally.

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Culture Social Media Learning Media 45

Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Last year, I wrote a piece for Blackbaud’s “CSR 2020: Experts Look Ahead” eBook that took a closer look at the rise in employee engagement around social and environmental issues. These new stands may be voiced at the CEO level, but they are quite often in response to issues brought forward by employees.

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Disaster Skills Podcast Companies 30

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They can give directly from their seats without disrupting conversation with one another. Hootsuite allows for a set-it-and-forget-it approach that frees up more time during your fundraising campaign for more face-to-face conversations with supporters and less time watching your computer screen. Outbid notifications. Rank tracking.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

The Austin Game Developers Conference is finishing up, and from it comes Gamasutra's intriguing account of the session on Engaging and Empowering Community Influencers. Now, designers realize the power of such forums to influence the game's success, and are employing "community managers" to work with and in those forums.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

The social business sector has shared metrics and understanding of being data-informed. That changes the conversation for nonprofits. I explained that the idea of looking at your aggregate networks was to look for gaps related to strategy – not facilitate communication about management issues.

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