Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Our democracy works best when everyone participates, and as nonprofits and social good organizations, it’s up to us to make sure our communities are engaged and voting. Why nonprofit and social good organizations? . Second, when possible, avoid discussing candidates or campaigns. Good luck, and happy voting.

Organization 36

Organization Poll Social Mail 36

NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

Social Network 64

Social Network Social Media International Network 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice.

Social Media 104

Social Media Fun Experiment Media 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

The main part of the call featured case studies by peer grantees who shared their strategies for social media integration, measurable objectives, measurement, and social media techniques, particularly use of Twitter. Next up was Hanna Welch, Social Media Producer, from grist.org. Peer Case Studies.

Social Media 100

Social Media Integration Media Case Study 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

Social Network 61

Social Network Studies Network Social 61

AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Social distancing, gathering restrictions, and even lockdown orders have put an end to in-person events for the foreseeable future. With a virtual event, this simple social interaction becomes more complicated. Gamification will encourage social interaction, stimulate the reward centers in our brain, and keep things interested.

Virtual 64

Virtual Stream Poll Audience 64

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

Text Poll App from MobileCause. The format is a mix of Ted style presentations and interactive panel discussions. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. The focus is on Mobile Giving.

Integration 97

Integration Mobile Conference Strategy 97

Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Set up a chatroom on your website or through a “messenger” feature on your most active social networks for your community to be able to connect with each other. Speed networking for fun and donations. Encouraging connections on social networks. Connect with your attendees through your social media networks.

Virtual 103

Virtual Ideas Fundraising Fun 103

Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

In this session, we discussed what retention has looked like for organizations during COVID-19 and what predictions we have for audiences returning. On January 11, 2021, a small group of nonprofit leaders came together to discuss how we are connecting to our audiences in a disconnected world.

Conversation 52

Conversation Mexico Museum Europe 52

AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Social distancing, gathering restrictions, and even lockdown orders have put an end to in-person events for the foreseeable future. With a virtual event, this simple social interaction becomes more complicated. Gamification will encourage social interaction, stimulate the reward centers in our brain, and keep things interested.

Virtual 52

Virtual Stream Poll Audience 52

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Survey, poll or focus group. Social media and email have made surveying and polling easy and inexpensive. SurveyMonkey and Doodle Poll offer free platforms with which you can email your stakeholders questions about their interest in a particular event. post may be all you need. . So pick up the phone. Are they efficient?

Poll 57

Poll Fundraising Game Studies 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

The focus is how to effectively integrate social media channels and measure and learn. Two grantees that work on Children’s Healthcare at the national level and have experience using social media as part of an integrated campaign were co-presenters. During the Webinar, I polled the group’s general approach.

Google 116

Google Change Social Adopt 116

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

He is Deputy Director for the Contemporary Jewish Museum , and an expert in using social media in a museum setting. One thing led to another and I designed a social media lab for arts organizations. Both organizations have demonstrated leadership in embracing social media. I said yes.

Social Media 94

Social Media Reflection Learning Social 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 4, 2012

Note from Beth: I’m packing my bags for a trip to India to lead a training for NGOs that are Packard Grantees to kick off a peer learning project called “Networked NGO.” The good news is this is completely avoidable in the Age of Social Media.

Blogger 111

Blogger Lesson Childhood Poll 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

Note from Beth: In the decade or so that I’ve been doing social media, I’ve always been an advocate of the “Listen, Learn, Adapt” approach to doing social and a decade later, it is still very important for success. New Guide: How To Engage Your Supporters with Social Listening Guest Post By Roz Lemieux.

Yemen 50

Yemen Guide Support Social 50

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

This sense of wellbeing often produces creativity, better learning outcomes, and more effective networking sessions—all things an event organizer wants in an event. First, it will activate the reward system while also speaking to our neurological drive towards belonging and being a part of a social group (more on socialization later!).

Virtual 96

Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 96

AccelEvents

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Our work and social lives have moved online which means we spend an increased amount of time staring at our computer monitors. Consider adding trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts, escape rooms, polls, and even traditional board games to your event agenda. Leverage Social Media. Schedule Social Breaks and Activities.

Virtual 59

Virtual Tips Audience Hosting 59

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

After all, you want to go to an event to see your friends and network. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities. Show your virtual audience that effective corporate networking is possible in a hybrid event. Try to find ways to keep them engaged.

Experiment 98

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 98

NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . This socially-sourced crowd spends upwards of 15 minutes per day, every day , on social media sites, 3 to 7 times more than on any other major web property. .

Social Media 67

Social Media Site Media Social 67

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Pundits and bloggers in the nonprofit sector often lament the inability of social media to raise money for nonprofits. It’s true that Web 2.0 The process can be a little tedious, but it’s necessary.

Donation 229

Donation Practice Mail Newsletter 229

Classy

JUNE 1, 2021

Notice that social media didn’t even make the list. When you host an event in a virtual environment, you’re getting access to data and content you can repurpose to steward relationships, grow your social presence, and create new touchpoints to engage, educate, and retain donors. follow on social media, attend our next event, etc.).

Virtual 62

Virtual Donor Fundraising Retention 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Time Chart - See Flickr Discussion on Version 1 Wanna Remix it? I usually do this in a room with a quick poll, but I wanted to push myself to create the content based on their questions. I usually do this in a room with a quick poll, but I wanted to push myself to create the content based on their questions. Download it here.

Social Media 101

Social Media Time Media Remix 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

Social Media Trainer's Bag of Tricks View more presentations from Beth Kanter. I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. My job was the network weaver. Audience Research.

Social Media 93

Social Media Share Media Instruction 93

AccelEvents

JUNE 23, 2020

Social distancing measures and the COVID-19 outbreak forced the event industry to make some uncomfortable, yet necessary changes. Event organizers can take steps to include networking opportunities, product demos, and downloadable resource materials. Live chat options for networking and Q&A. Make use of social media.

Virtual 84

Virtual Guide Registration Sponsor 84

AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

After all, you want to go to an event to see your friends and network. Host one-on-one mixers, coffee chats, or speed-dating-style sessions to boost engagement and networking opportunities. Show your virtual audience that effective corporate networking is possible in a hybrid event. Try to find ways to keep them engaged.

Experiment 90

Experiment Marketing Strategy Virtual 90

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). Increase Event Fundraising with Social Media.

Raise 208

Raise Relationship Tips Fundraising 208

AccelEvents

JULY 26, 2021

Audience engagement and networking is a driving factor for how you can leverage your content. Always tap into those live chat, polls, and one-on-one sessions so that your attendees stay connected to the presentation. Maybe there were aspects of the discussion that lit up the live chat. Will it support gamification?

Content 98

Content Phase Map Audience 98

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The virtual component should have a moderator or virtual emcee available to pull questions from the live chat feature or poll the online audience while the presenter is speaking. . Facilitate globalized networking. Think of it like a speed dating-style virtual professional networking event! Professional networking based on AI.

Software 83

Software Virtual Integration Analytics 83

Care2

JUNE 25, 2014

If you work in social media or online advocacy you are no stranger to trolls and online harassment. We at Rad Campaign along with Lincoln Park Strategies and Craig Newmark of craigconnects recently conducted a national online poll about the rise of online harassment. Online Advocacy Social Networking Trends Web 2.0'

Online 70

Online Campaign Game Advocacy 70

Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Recently, TechSoup hosted a webinar discussing how to use social media to acquire and support volunteers. The webinar explained how each social media tool can be used effectively, how to use the right medium to reach your target audience, and how to manage social media policy for your organization.

Social Media 44

Social Media Volunteer Media Management 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

One of the questions that came up during a discussion of concerns at the beginning of the day, was "We have 5,000 friends on Facebook, now what? jaygoldman @ kanter Rewarding verified offline actions with online social credit. Promote cross-platform: FB, LI, Twitter, email>blog>online poll/petition >offline events.

Activities 50

Activities Active Activism Social Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2009

Submitted by Ivan Boothe, publisher of the Rootwork Blog Over at the NetSquared blog, Joe Solomon provided a great roundup of reasons people might be "jaded about social media for change" and ways they overcome it. Joe runs through some great responses from a whole bevy of social-media-for-change folks, including me.

Social Media 50

Social Media Change Social Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

NTEN is also doing this flash poll to learn how nonprofits make sense of their own data. I’d be curious to see a benchmarking study on nonprofits on this topic that looks at how nonprofits apply measurement techniques and tools to improve their programs and demonstrate impact, including social media measurement.

Results 95

Results Data Charlotte Measure 95

AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

This sense of wellbeing often produces creativity, better learning outcomes, and more effective networking sessions—all things an event organizer wants in an event. First, it will activate the reward system while also speaking to our neurological drive towards belonging and being a part of a social group (more on socialization later!).

Virtual 52

Virtual Brain Storytelling Audience 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2008

It was a fantastic opportunity to learn what types of questions are raised about social media in the context of strategic planning with nonprofits. When I'm asked questions that I don't know the answer to, I admit it and use it as opportunity to demonstrate the value of the social brain or having a good network on Twitter.

Web 61

Web Social Blogger Stats 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. So, expect to see regular reflections on good instructional design and delivery for any topic, but especially digital technology and social media related.

Instructional Design 111

Instructional Design Instruction Instructional Training 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2016

We began the session by polling the audience on training experiences. Next, the learners sorted themselves into stations based on the four Hogwarts Houses and conducted a “Four Corners” exercise in which they discussed how they might incorporate the four “great practices” into their own training practices.

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Training Train Design Tech 59