Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2015

I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect again on a decade of experience of designing and delivering interactive webinars. In order to do that, you have to think like an instructional designer ! This requires a lot of more thinking through the design and technical practice to run smoothly.). Think Beyond Presenters.

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Association Analytics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consider your average spending year over year or the trend in your retention over a period of time. Are you doing better at engaging your members over time? A lot of folks in the association world will tell you they’re spending too much time on data clean up. It’s time to change that thought process!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

Note from Beth: At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I was lucky to co-design and facilitate a session on technology training with colleagues John Kenyon, Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen. How to Be a Wizard at Tech Training Design and Delivery guest post by Cindy Leonard and Jeanne Allen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 17, 2011

The content is important, but it is only half of the instructional design task. This approach means the instructor takes a “guide on the side&# approach versus “expert on the stage.&# And, of course, it takes more preparation time than slapping together a powerpoint.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Yes, once in a while, we promote Candid nonprofit profiles or an upcoming webinar, but the bulk of our social media content is designed to help you do more good. You may get some blurry photos and ideas that don’t pan out, but tell them how to make it better next time and encourage their enthusiasm.

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The MatrixFiles

JUNE 15, 2021

Worked with their speakers to add interactive elements, from polls to contests. I’ve been to countless conferences at the Gaylord Resort in Maryland and every time, I get lost. The next time you’re in person, walk your convention, make sure signage is clear, and coach speakers to tell attendees what’s next!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2014

Each time @NonprofitOrgs reaches a 100K-follower benchmark, Nonprofit Tech for Good donates to various nonprofits. It’s an important page because it is one of the few times you have the hyperfocused attention of your donors as they wait for their credit card payment to be processed and confirmed. Donate: Oxfam America.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

The only time we reach out to them is when we ask them for money.&# His advice was to schedule “heart time.&# – That is meet with your donors and engage with them — share a story that isn’t linked to an ask. Mobile Technology and Social Media and Real Time Learning. Put them on the donor list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2017

Flash polls. In Hartford, I had challenge of a large number of participants, a “master class” type set up, and but a room and time constraints that limited the amount of full group interactive exercises. The free version limits you to three polls. Meanwhile, in the admin panel, you activate your polls and share results.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Polls and Q&As. Polls and Q&As are not new virtual event ideas but they are highly effective for getting the audience to think about the content presented. of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions. Polls and Q&A force attendees to pay attention to each session. . Real-time Illustrations.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes From Events to Online: Adapting Traditional Fundraising Methods for the Digital Age In the grand theatre of nonprofit work, fundraising is the showstopper act. These methods, rooted in physical interaction and personal connection, have stood the test of time.

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AccelEvents

JULY 28, 2021

Gamification has been a growing trend in events for some time. You can monitor body language and real-time reactions and make adjustments if necessary. You do not want to design gamification that is too involved for your digital event, nor do you want one that is too simple, boring, or lackluster. Define Your Virtual Event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In addition, charitable giving is at an all-time high in the United States and nonprofits would be wise to invest in upgrades to their online donation service to ensure that they are meeting the needs of today’s online donors. Six times more money is raised through custom-branded donate pages than through third-party donate pages.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Leveraging your social channels to keep in continuous and real-time touch with donors is one way to get the most out of communications. Once you have the quotes, get your post designed, publish it, and request your influencers to share it on their respective handles as well. Manage more volunteers in less time.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 4, 2024

Writing each supporter a personal message is time-consuming. For instance, some supporters donate financially to your cause, whereas others sign petitions or volunteer their time to spread the word about cause-related issues. For example, you might ask an artist volunteer to design graphics for your website.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

List key milestones and provide plenty of time for each. Design and develop the event website and begin promotions. For example, here are some features to include in your online experience that will keep attendees active and engaged: Live Q&A – Incorporate questions and answers so attendees can interact with speakers in real-time.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Included in this article you’ll find: The results of our flash polls we conducted on year-end fundraising. Let’s dive into the poll data. Budget: 55% were planning to spend less than $2,500 on end-of-year fundraising expenses like design, printing, postage etc. 78% had not started writing as of late August. ” No!

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are passionate about your cause, donate their time and skills to make a positive impact. You can use a t-shirt design platform like Bonfire to design your t-shirts in any way you want. Mugs are a great gift since it’s less likely that your volunteers will lose them, and your logo won’t wear away over time.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

Polls, Q&As, and live chats. Easy-to-use virtual meeting platform designed around the core principles of networking and connecting. . With its Virtual Venue product, it can be designed to reflect the event type. Keynote speaker session. Breakout sessions. Virtual and hybrid exhibitor booths and trade show halls.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Gamification has been a growing trend in events for some time. You can monitor body language and real-time reactions and make adjustments if necessary. You do not want to design gamification that is too involved for your digital event, nor do you want one that is too simple, boring, or lackluster. Define Your Virtual Event.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

When you take the time to define what you hope to accomplish and understand the demographics of your ideal attendee, you can better tailor the event to these aims. Live polling during presentations can have a similar effect. Designate a team member to monitor the live chat in each session.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. Facebook’s Pages feature is specifically designed for organizations to use and customize, and is a great way to connect with your supporters and garner “likes” and recognition. LinkedIn is unique in that it is a network specifically designed for professionals.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Charitable giving, according to a 2020 Gallup poll , shrunk down to 73% in 2020, from 87% in 2005. Such costs include website design for traffic, mobile platforms for accessibility, and social media for engagement. Leaders must therefore diversify their donor bases beyond immediate financial gain. of total nonprofit fundraising.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 10, 2023

Create attention-grabbing designs. Before designing a new product, you should determine who that product is for. In most cases, your nonprofit’s primary audience will be your current supporter base, so take the time to review the data you have collected throughout your relationship with them. Checking out design trends.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 20, 2021

This week, we’re looking at Engagement Communities, a platform designed to elevate your interaction with your team or board. Zoom, email, text, meeting times, attachments, links and loss of sanity…these are the days of our lives. We found a platform that creates designated space for the groups you work with most, like your board.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Through the app, they can access live chats, polling, and Q&A, participate in live sessions, access and customize their profile and agenda, configure notifications, and much more. . The free app, available on iOS and Android, allows attendees to seamlessly access virtual, hybrid, and in-person event content on the go.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

There are advantages to writing both short and long-form posts: Short-form posts of around 300-500 words can be read quickly from a mobile device and they help deliver timely or urgent messages to your audience. Since longer-form posts take more time to craft, plan to publish them less frequently, such as once a month.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

You probably spent your time struggling to keep your eyes open throughout these less-than-engaging experiences. Sit down with your event planning team and ask yourselves this question: why should someone take the time out of their day to attend your event? We’ve all attended events that were, frankly, quite boring. Offer incentives.

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AccelEvents

JULY 9, 2020

Gamification has been a growing trend in events for some time. You can monitor body language and real-time reactions and make adjustments if necessary. You do not want to design gamification that is too involved for your digital event, nor do you want one that is too simple, boring, or lackluster. Define Your Virtual Event.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

People are more likely to fill out forms at certain times. A 2015 study from Formstack polled more than 650,000 people across various industries to determine submission habits. The results found there are certain times of day when people are more likely to submit information than others, which differ depending on the forms’ purpose.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 15, 2021

It breaks my fundraising heart each time I read about hard-working fundraisers spending hours crafting a donor-centered appeal only to find their CEO had “fixed it” by: . According to a 2019 study by the Harris Poll, 55% of fundraisers reported feeling “unappreciated” in their work. taking the donor out of the story. .

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, you could create a short promotional reel for Instagram and a well-designed graphic and caption for an informative Facebook post. Post polls like “Which auction item are you most excited about?” Direct recipients to your dedicated webpage to find more information and sign up for tickets. Social media. Sponsor connections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2017

I had participants use an online polling app to type in their answers and it generates a word cloud. Last week I facilitated a workshop on the Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Linking Nonprofit High Performance to Wellbeing in Santa Cruz hosted by the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

When you take the time to define what you hope to accomplish and understand the demographics of your ideal attendee, you can better tailor the event to these aims. Live polling during presentations can have a similar effect. Designate a team member to monitor the live chat in each session.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

If your nonprofit has a large following on LinkedIn and a signature program that is well-known to the public, then a Showcase Page could be worth time and effort. For example, Plan International’s website : 2) Post 2-3 times weekly to your LinkedIn Page and respond to your followers. X) Experiment with LinkedIn Events.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

In these strange and difficult times, the medical industry needs to consider ways to pivot away from physical events into a virtual format to benefit their overall goal. . With the cancellation of most conferences and professional marketing events, virtual events can be incredibly helpful during this time. .

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After all, there are some 31 million active blog sites in the United States only at any given time, and to make your own content stand out from the crowd is certainly no easy chore. Depending on what successful bloggers your poll, the answers to these questions can vary widely. In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed.

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