Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. Digital Trends. He also talked about consumption trends and changes, particularly a rise of mobile traffic at bedtime when people check tomorrow’s news at night.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

By Talia Walsh , Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at Heal the Bay – an environmental nonprofit that protects the coastal waters and watersheds of Greater Los Angeles, California. Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Watch her recent webinar, 6 Types of Stories You Should Be Telling on Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 4, 2023

In the short-term, older donors are going to give the most money, but younger generations are more likely to give their time, in volunteer hours, serve on an organization’s board of directors, and have connections to corporate giving opportunities. Donate their time and spread the word on social media. organizations** 25.9%

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Katy Beth Cassell, Director. Victoria Becker, Associate and Maryann Grunseth, Director.

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EveryAction

JULY 21, 2016

What are some trends you’ve observed in the ways nonprofits are (and aren’t) using technology to engage supporters? ". Social media, texting, apps and blogs have all been added to the mix. Read on to check out our conversation with Maureen and hear more about Firefly Partners' recent report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy. As discovered in the Global Trends in Giving Report , the.org domain is by far the most trusted domain for nonprofit website and email communications. LinkedIn Pages. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

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EveryAction

AUGUST 30, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  is a managing director at Orr Group. Check out our last installment here !

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Breakout Session] Artificial intelligence for social media: Supercharge copy, images, and videos Wednesday, March 13th, 3:15 – 3:45 pm Artificial intelligence tools are already being used by many organizations to brainstorm ideas, find efficiencies, and explore new ways of working.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media! Many nonprofits passively ask their supporters to follow them by adding social media buttons to their emails, but you’ll gain more followers if you do more of the legwork yourself.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

General guidance for fundraisers Here is general guidance on actions fundraisers can take based on fundraising trends and best practices drawn from the report. For example, the report highlights the growing importance of digital fundraising, so investing more resources in online campaigns and social media outreach would be a smart move.

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

.” – 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer A couple of weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion through UST Education about trust and associations with Melanie Gottlieb, CEO of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and Tara Puckey, Executive Director of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

It was incredibly important to organizations looking to grow their engagement with donors pre-March 2020, but we know that now, engaging over social media is more important than ever. Here are six tips to help you best leverage your social media content and empower your audience to give. Tip #5: Analyze Trends.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Be familiar with important information on the organization’s website, social media sites, YouTube channel, and other assets.

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Network for Good

MAY 4, 2021

It was incredibly important to organizations looking to grow their engagement with donors pre-March 2020, but we know that now, engaging over social media is more important than ever. Here are six tips to help you best leverage your social media content and empower your audience to give. Tip #5: Analyze Trends.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 27, 2022

According to the 2022 Community Brands Association Trends Study , Pros prioritize technology used to improve MX. Ensure your association stays ahead of concerning member trends—elect key members to leadership roles so you can focus on the areas that matter most to members. . Code of ethics. Industry news and information. Learn more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Also, data from the 2020 Global Trends in Giving Report reveals that 45% of online donors worldwide are enrolled in a monthly giving program. Social Media: To effectively promote your monthly giving program on social media, you’ll need to create a series of promo graphics that are properly sized for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Keep an Eye on Long Term Brand Strategy —ROB SHAW, DESIGN DIRECTOR If organizations are slowing or suspending efforts during a major change or financial downturn, what happens when things turn around? Also, when your team misses out on seasonal trends, your nonprofit misses relevant keywords and search terms. They are behind the curve.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2021

By Bryna Dilman , Director of Marketing at FrontStream , who offers expert tips to nonprofit organizations planning to move their in-person auctions online. . To maximize efforts and drive greater donations, below are some critical steps to keep in mind before jumping on this emerging trend in online fundraising.

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EveryAction

JANUARY 25, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good. Check out our last installment here ! I wish you a prosperous 2023—keep being What’s Good in the world!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Title: Director of Emerging Media. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I identified a trend forming with social networking, and set up our very first profile. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns?

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2023

Welcome to another installment of Thursday Thoughts, a dedicated space for our friends in nonprofit sector leadership to reflect on reports, statistics, and other trends—because when our community shares knowledge, we can all do more good.  A full-service marketing and creative agency, Media Cause helps nonprofits accelerate their impact.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Composable Architecture: A Catalyst for Nonprofit Innovation Speaker(s): Jenn Johnson, Managing Director of Client Services; Andrew Howell, Technology Manager What if you could use the best parts of your favorite CMS alongside the most innovative interactive design technologies? Vote for this session! Vote for this session!

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Candid

MARCH 11, 2024

While interest in leadership declined among both BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and other people of color) and white respondents, this article will focus on trends and dynamics among BIPOC staff. These findings raise real concerns about the future of leadership in the sector. Those staff are being pushed to lead by challenges and lack of supports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

First, blogging allows your nonprofit to have a consistent stream of new content use in your e-newsletter and share on social media which increases traffic to your website and awareness of your nonprofit’s brand. Blogging of the past was usually editorial content, such as an opinion piece or report back by an executive director.

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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. Following this trend, Meta has introduced Meta Verified. per month on the website.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2014

Director of Digital Philanthropy. Why do we see general negativity around the idea that social media helps to raise money? 14ntc artez interactive Claire Kerr Mobile nptech nten Social Media Strategy Fundraising' Claire Kerr. Artez Interactive. The answer lies in how most of us are tracking social donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

In fact, we’ve noticed a trend among our leading fundraising customers. Our marketing director, Ron, likes to think of the brainstorming process as a matrix: [fundraising type] x [theme]. Did one kind of marketing or social media post have more success than others? Imagine you want to use knitting as the theme.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011

Mac Smith , Director, Marketing and Special Projects. Earlier this month, Idealist.org released a nonprofit sector employment trends survey that supported the findings of the 2011 Nonprofit Employment Trends Survey. Nonprofit HR Solutions. Welcome to Research Friday !

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Image credit: Jon Tyson on Unsplash The decades-long decimation of local news—and the dangers that the trend poses for public oversight, an informed citizenry, and democracy itself—remains very much underway. Since 2005, some 2,200 local newspapers have closed, according to a press release by the MacArthur Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. Nonprofits nowadays invest serious resources to keep pace with the latest social media trends. Flickr Photo by Yung Tsai. By Sacha Evans.

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Achieve

MAY 18, 2021

For nonprofits, social media is one of the most effective methods of raising funds and awareness. Not only are social media pages free to have, but you can utilize all the extensive features of each platform to reach people that may have never even heard of your organization. If you aren’t ready to. hire Achieve. charitywater.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

When the New de Young opened it did a 32-hour party and community celebration , starting a trend that was then picked up by the Contemporary Jewish Museum with Dawn in 2008 and now the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA). And it is smart for museums like the OMCA to leverage their ability to make something trend, to reveal their networks.

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Forum One

JUNE 15, 2023

I look forward to building an evolutionary organization that can adapt to changing customer needs and market trends more quickly, with the primary goal of advancing the impact of the amazing organizations we support.”

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

According to the 2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , by NonprofitMarketingGuide.com, nonprofits are becoming more confident and more intentional about reaching out to target audiences, raising money, and retaining donors through engagement. What are your communication goals for 2015?

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

This may mean abandoning “traditional” newsletter content (like an update letter from your Executive Director) in favor of content that engages and inspires your audience to action. Movie releases, viral posts or articles, award show moments and social media trends are all places you can look for your non-profit’s pop culture moment.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2019

And what are the current grassroots advocacy trends that your organization should be leveraging to have greater success? Today’s episode, recorded at bbcon 2019, features Jeb Ory, co-founder and CEO at Phone2Action and Zach Ragbourn, director of digital communications at National Parks Conservation Association. Zach Ragbourn.

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