Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

One surefire way to ruin your sleep is to use your mobile phone as your bedtime routine. Many of us fall into this trap because use our mobile phones as an alarm clock. What happened to me is that mobile phone alarm goes off, I wake up, shut it off, and check email, news, or Facebook sometimes before getting out of bed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2020

Because we are not in full view of each other compared to face-to-face meetings, it is harder to pay attention because we are tempted to multi-task (reply to emails, etc) ( Theory of Zoom Fatigue ). Adding some music makes it more fun. Here’s a list of dance music. That is the dance floor. see the photo at the top).

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Robert Weiner

DECEMBER 6, 2011

I considered going with an iPhone but haven't been wild about the user experience on my iPad (too inflexible, inconsistent navigation from app to app, Apple bans apps they simply don't like) and I can't abide the idea of a phone with a battery that can't be swapped (which also eliminated the new Motorola Droid RAZR from consideration).

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2020

According to Pew Research Center, a whopping 96 percent of Americans now own a cell phone, and the share that own smartphones is now 81 percent—up from just 35 percent in 2011. percent of all website traffic worldwide being generated through mobile phones. Speed is a priority for users. SMS & MMS. Cloud Computing.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

You compile photos and videos of your organization’s work and set the montage to music. Also identify music you want to use, if necessary, making sure you have authorization. There are many sites with free and low-cost images and music. Captions provide details about the images and how they reflect your organization’s work.

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CauseVox

MAY 6, 2021

Your nonprofit’s EIN/tax id Contact information including email, phone, and mailing address Required statements by the IRS that will make your receipt up to tax-deductible standards. A specific description of how their gift will make an impact for this particular fundraising campaign.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2014

They hold our photos, music, videos and apps. It holds your preferences, essential apps, and your data that includes your contacts, passwords, call history, web browsing history and bookmarks, text messages, emails etc. If you get a new phone and want to recycle the old one, it’s wise to erase this internal storage.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 15, 2020

Complete a major task, then give yourself a 10 to 15 minute break to get up and walk around the house, listen to some music or grab a snack, and then get back to work. For smaller meetings, opt for them to be held on the phone or even over email. Try to replicate those breaks in your work schedule.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If our phone buzzes, we check it. In fact, one in four solicitation emails from peer-to-peer fundraisers result in donations, compared with one in 1,250 emails from a nonprofit. We’re able to watch any show or movie we want, on demand, on a variety of devices. How might you leverage text-based communications with your donors?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2015

One surefire way to ruin your sleep is to use your mobile phone as an alarm clock. According to scientific research , reading a tablet or mobile phone with its backlit display in bed can make it harder to fall asleep and your sleep won’t be as rejuvenating. The glaring light off the tiny screen zaps your brain of sound ZZZs.

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Robert Weiner

MARCH 5, 2010

I found that MediaMonkey , a free music organizer/player, sync tool that I had used with an older MP3 player, will sync my tunes with the Pre. I also installed the Music Player (Remix). Like other app phones, there's a growing supply of apps for the Pre, both free and paid. Allow messaging and email in landscape mode.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Your organization might be able to save money on its phone service by switching from a plain old telephone service ( POTS ) to a hosted VoIP service through one of TechSoup's partners. Polycom phones: $29.95 (VVX 300) or $34.95 (VVX 310). Phones included? Yes, one Polycom donated phone per seat included in monthly rate.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media. . Promote the silent auction items early on social media, like in a Facebook group, and via email. . You should probably hand out a few prizes to get people into the event.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Mention the donor in emails directly about the event they sponsored. Mention the donor in emails year-round relating to the program they supported. Mention the donor in a dedicated email blast or several.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Nearly any organization will save money on its phone service by switching from a plain old telephone service (POTS, the stodgiest of acronyms ) to a lower-cost, hosted VoIP service. 31.95 (Cisco phones) or $36.95 (Polycom Phones). Phones included? Yes, one Cisco or Polycom donated phone per seat included in monthly rate.

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Care2

AUGUST 9, 2011

It’s “a matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that is readable by QR scanners, mobile phones with a camera, and smartphones. This is another great way to capture your offline donors email addresses so you can foster relationships with them online too. QR Code stands for Quick Response Code.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 2, 2020

One of the interesting side effects of the widespread shutdown is that most people are getting fewer commercial emails and direct mail than usual, as businesses like hotels, restaurants, music and sporting venues, and travel agencies all put a halt to their marketing. You see a sample phone script for this call here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

Snap a picture on your phone or camera and upload it to the Case Foundation Facebook page , or through another online photo-sharing service (Instagram, TwitPic, yFrog), and share on Twitter with the hashtag #GoodSpotting. The call to action? Every Thanksgiving since, Stacey has launched a gratitude campaign.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 12, 2008

The iPhone 3G had some compelling features and 3rd party apps (like Pandora , which, I have to admit, is about 1/2 the reason I got the phone.) In general, the phone actually works quite well. I know some folks are holding out for an Android phone, which, from what I can tell, are going to be pretty similar. {

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2017

The number of mobile devices (phones and tablets) in use in the world now exceeds the global population of 7.4 Half the Periodic Table Is in That PC or Mobile Phone. The University of Illinois Sustainable Electronics Initiative estimates that each PC or mobile phone contains about half the periodic table. billion humans.

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

Sure, I can charge my phone, but I have to be careful not to let iTunes sync, because it insists on only syncing to one iTunes Library at a time. The parts I choose not to sync from the road (Music, Movies, Photos, etc.) Not to mention all the Google , Salesforce and Box I can eat in the cloud. When I travel, I can’t sync.

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AccelEvents

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Consider hiring a musical act, comedian, or hosting an office awards ceremony. Donors can donate to individuals or teams via email or social media. . Promote the silent auction items early on social media, like in a Facebook group, and via email. . You should probably hand out a few prizes to get people into the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2011

Something that worked for me in raising awareness is to send a weekly email digest of responses from across all our social networks, to show the level of interest and engagement out there. This prompted some debate as to whether or not patrons will really turn off their cell phones to avoid disrupting the sacred concert experience.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

So, if you want to catch up with me, email, and I’ll send you my phone # so you can call or text me, or twitter me. { So, if you want to catch up with me, email, and I’ll send you my phone # so you can call or text me, or twitter me. { I’m looking forward to it. I think it will be a great time.

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Bloomerang

MAY 24, 2021

In the case of social and political upheaval, these might include coming together with others to advocate, share music and art, create and offer support (sometimes virtually). phone calls, emails, mailed notes, texts and social media) with donors to build relationships and set the stage for asking again as we emerge from the crisis.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 20, 2020

They were able to meet via phone and social media channels, a s well as in person while remaining s ocially distance. . Some of these activities included virtua l Wine and Art Nights with art professors, yoga sessions with exercise science professors, and music nights or lessons with music professors. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2007

Have you paid for and downloaded music from the Internet? (1 Do you know where to download free (illegal) music from the Internet? (2 Do you use email to communicate with your parents? (1 Do you take photos with your phone? (1 Do you share your photos from your phone with your friends? (2 (2 points). 2 points). (1

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Half the Periodic Table in That PC or Mobile Phone. The University of Illinois Sustainable Electronics Initiative estimates that each PC or mobile phone contains about half the periodic table. The green argument for electronics reuse goes beyond Williams and Kuehr, however. How Much Does Reuse Save? The Bottom Line.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Some donors might prefer emails, while others might prefer direct mail outreach or phone calls. A great way to do this is through your blog or email newsletter. Online Concert: Chances are your donors are missing live music right about now. Adhere to communication preferences. Demonstrate impact.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 9, 2013

Half the Periodic Table in That PC or Mobile Phone. The University of Illinois Sustainable Electronics Initiative estimates that each PC or mobile phone contains about half the periodic table. To get a glimpse of how the number is growing as we speak, I like to look at the Worldometer computer page. But I digress. The Bottom Line.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

They can be the first thing a person sees about your nonprofit; allowing its voice and message to come through with unique combinations of visual styles, music, and narrative. You can share them over social media, embed them on your website, link them in your emails – even create a QR code for them to use on a brochure!

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Qgiv

JUNE 4, 2021

Instead of multiple phone calls back and forth, they can just enter their information on your online form and press “submit.” Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine recently hosted a social media and email campaign called “Be a Helper.” Each “house party” can have a theme, set activities, and music to differentiate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Email Marketing & Fundraising. 68% of nonprofits send email campaigns once per month or less, thus send email campaigns more often! Email is a top driver of online donations, RSVPs events, and traffic to your website. 69% of nonprofits say they never stop emailing , even if the subscriber is no longer engaged.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 2, 2016

Regardless, with our eyes buried in our phones, tablets and computers, and our attention focused on the next great idea, picture, accomplishment, or goal, we can become oblivious to our actual, physical surroundings. These tools are more than just devices that let us call, message, email, and connect with family and friends.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

This method is great for its ease of use and immediacy but will not allow you to add any sound effects, music, or cut in other voices and input. As you get comfortable editing content and producing the audio files, you can embellish the podcast with sound effects, music, and additional guests.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 9, 2015

While Millennials communicate mostly via phone and computer, the Founders prefer to multitask across 5 screens : TV, phone, laptop, desktop and any portable music player. Nonprofits, make sure your emails and websites are mobile-friendly. For starters, the Founders are connected across many more screens than Millennials.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 20, 2020

For example, you may choose to host a family fun day full of games, snacks, music, etc. It can be as simple as a handwritten thank-you note, a personal phone call or even a follow-up email. Parents are busy people, so you can’t expect them to be able to drop everything and help fundraise.

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