Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. The Accelerated Millennial Manager ” by Devon Scheef and Diane Thielfoldt of The Learning Café is a summary of a research survey from 2011 through 2013 of 400 millennial managers, their managers, peer managers, team members, HR, and business leaders. Or is there a set of skills fundamental to every level?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 25, 2006

photo from tspaul in flickr. If you're making less than minimum wage in the nonprofit technology field, but should be paid a king's ransom, take the NTEN staff salary survey. You want fries with that? Having this information will help us all. Hurry, it closes on Friday.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

Our panel of expert judges will be viewing submissions to determine the top three videos, receiving a suite of prizes from FlipVideo, Adobe, FirstGiving, Flickr, and more. And thanks to Zoomerang Online Surveys & Polls , we’re excited to add a special Audience Choice Award this year! read more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Flickr Photo by Kevlar. The survey was reviewed by several social media and research experts then released to the public January 29, 2013. The survey was reviewed by several social media and research experts then released to the public January 29, 2013. This was supported through discussion at the event.

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JULY 15, 2012

I may put up one post during that time with a Have Fun, Do Good Reader Survey that I'd love for you to take. Image Credit: Cocoon by Randy Reed via Flickr Tweet Seven years seems like a good time to take a break and reflect on where Have Fun * Do Good is going, and where it has been.

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NTEN

APRIL 27, 2012

Flickr: NTEN: Nonprofit Technology We're still catching our breath from the NTC earlier this month, but the nonprofit technology community is as active as ever this week! Check out the campaign’s use of Flickr and Tumblr ! Too many NTEN members to name were interviewed in Convio’s recent video survey. Have more news to share?

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JUNE 6, 2013

Flickr: waywuwei Earlier this year, we worked with Avectra to release The 2013 Nonprofit Engagement Data Study , which was based on a survey of nonprofit communications and fundraising professionals, as well as executive directors.

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JUNE 4, 2012

Earlier this spring, NTEN surveyed readers of the NTEN:Change Journal (a quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders) to find out how they were using their various communications channels (like their website, Twitter and Facebook profiles, as well as direct email). Annaliese Hoehling is the Publications Director for NTEN.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Flickr Photo by Matthew Field. Survey Your Tribe. You can use a simple online survey tool like Google Drive or SurveyMonkey to collect information about your audience. Facebook ads and surveys are examples of a conviction that effective web communicators hold dear: test your instincts and trust the numbers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Flickr Photo by Minarae. Packard recently surveyed 274 of these grantees from 2007-2009 (grant amounts ranged between $7,000 and $160,000) and analyzed the responses from 169 (a 62% response rate) to ascertain the outcomes. ( Fundraising support also has to go beyond plans and translate to concrete action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Flickr Photo by Andy Beal. It was quite impressive/overwhelming to see everything we did in the past year–evaluations by consultants, training evaluations, family member surveys, post grant evaluations, etc. The GEO community is united by a common drive to challenge the norm in pursuit of better results.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Flickr Photo: eszter. Annual IT Staffing Survey , brought to you by NTEN and The Nonprofit Times. When you have time to take a 15-minute break, we hope you'll take our survey. > Take the Online Survey. the survey , then pass it on to a colleague or six! > Take the Online Survey. time for the 4th.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 12, 2009

Case Study: World Vision’s ‘Week For Children’ | Bright One - Check out this case study of World Vision's "Week for Children" - World Vision is a UK charity, and this case study discusses the use of various social media tools (include Facebook, Flickr, Yoube, Twitter, and Blogs) for the Week for Children campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

A new American Red Cross survey shows many web users would turn to social media to seek help for themselves or others during emergencies—and they expect first responders to be listening. The online survey asked 1,058 adults about their use of social media sites in emergency situations.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2009

Flickr Photo by Happysmurfday Over the past couple of years, we've released reports on Donor Management Software , Content Management Systems , and CRMs. So, we'd like to take a look how your systems work together (if they do at all) with our first Data Ecosystem Survey. Take me to the survey! To do that, we need your help!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

Flickr Photo by Haldane Martin. They measured these different elements using surveys, observation, and physiological sensors. Flickr Photo by Haldane Martin How many meetings and conference calls did you have yesterday? How many meetings and conference calls did you have yesterday? The same holds true for walking meetings.

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NTEN

AUGUST 13, 2012

Flickr: diskychick There's been a flurry of activity lately in the NTEN community and it's easy to see that change is in the air! Ushering out those dog days of summer is some exciting news from around the sector; from acquisitions and survey results to emerging leaders, there is no shortage of fresh perspectives this week.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Flickr Photo: Luc Legay You use social networks at work, right? In fact, we want you to tell us all about it in a survey about social network use by nonprofits that we're running with Common Knowledge and ThePort. > > Take the Survey ! > Take the Survey ! It's okay to admit it.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

Flickr Photo by cathytx2001 Many nonprofits understand the importance of an online strategy but are unclear on how much to invest in online marketing and fundraising -- and what to expect in return. Blackbaud is conducting a survey as part of their State of the Nonprofit Industry (SONI) series. Take the survey here ! .

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NTEN

MAY 20, 2011

Megaphone: Flickr: floeschie Every week we pull together interesting tid-bits from across the web where NTEN members are making – or writing – headlines! Each year, NTEN conducts a Community Survey to compile and share a report on the state of the nonprofit technology sector. Have more news to share?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2012

Flickr Photo by hanspoldoja. We get lots of feedback from them, real-time, via independent / anonymous surveys, etc. Note from Beth: I’m hosting a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who are attending the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle. BUT we do not get beneficiary feedback directly.

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NTEN

JULY 22, 2013

Flickr: theirhistory Summer sun and vacation days haven''t slowed down the NTEN community! They''re looking for folks to take a short survey about the content marketing practices of their organization so they can produce their report. Read more about the research project and, even better, take part in the survey !

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2009

Flickr Photo: striatic Surveys are the new black! Please take a moment to complete the survey. All survey responses will be posted on our website in a few weeks. > Complete the Survey. We'll let you know when they're live. >

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

Flickr: coolcatcookie Our community continually strives to further their missions and help other organizations further their causes, too! This week, NTEN released the 2011 Community Survey Report , which is all about YOU. Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments!

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AUGUST 6, 2012

Flickr: JenWaller If you think it's too hot outside to be crunching numbers or analyzing information, pour yourself a fresh glass of lemonade because this week's Member Round Up revolves around data – from a free tool for visualizing data to a hot-off-the press report about the state of hiring in the nonprofit sector.

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AUGUST 29, 2013

Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues. Help out with a study!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Flickr Photo by PeterJBellis. According to Blackbaud’s annual State of the Nonprofit Industry Survey , the three fundraising sources cited as the most effective are gifts from major donors, special events and direct mail. Guest post by Jesse Noyes. The outlook for the Statue of Liberty was bleak in 1885.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Flickr: Julia Folsom As the clear skies of autumn give way to winter's moody precipitates here in Portland, Oregon, we can feel cozier by staying connected to our communities. Take part at networkforgood.org/beyourdonor/. The report will be released November 10, but you can s ign up to receive it right now.

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NTEN

MARCH 11, 2009

Flickr Photo: craig1black Yes, we're asking you to take another survey. > Take the survey. His online survey takes only about 10 minutes to complete, and in return for your time, he’ll send you a complete report with all the results in April. > Take the survey. And, well, we'd do anything for Andy Goodman.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Flickr Photo by PCSO900. Flickr Photo by PCSO900 A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikki Spruill, Ocean Conservancy's President and CEO and members of her communications team, Laura Burton Capps, and Dove Coggeshall about their recent experiments and learning. The organization is a Packard Foundation grantee.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2011

A few years ago, he was a blogging novice; now, he now uses Flickr, Delicious, Facebook, and Google alerts to strengthen his museum's community. During the month of August, NetSquared wants to know your tips for creating a successful survey ! Check out the slides and recording of his well-received presentation !

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OCTOBER 28, 2008

Flickr Photo: eszter How much should you offer a new Help Desk Support Specialist? We're surveying thousands of staff at nonprofits big and small to find out what it takes to make technology work for them and what qualified staff they need. > Take the Online Survey (it's anonymous!). > Take the Online Survey.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Flickr: Chad_Norman (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Smart Online is surveying nonprofits about how they use technology, especially current challenge areas, and what you think you'll be doing in 2011. You can participate in the survey here. Members are in bold.

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JUNE 3, 2009

Flickr: lumaxart The NTEN community sure has changed over the years. > Take the Survey! You can read past NTEN Community Survey Reports to learn how our community of nonprofit technology professionals has changed over the years. > Take the Survey! So has NTEN. Well, there's still that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Flickr Photo by Kris Krug. Share your story in the comments or fill out our survey. I’ve been working on my next book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit , with Aliza Sherman. As an individual, to become happier, healthier, it partially rests with your ability to create and stick to new personal habits around self-care.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 17, 2014

BOTTOM LINE: Solicitations Calendar + Surveys + Event Calendar + E-News Calendar = Donor Retention Calendar. photo cred: Sparklehausen, Flickr Creative Commons. Once you know WHO to focus on, what does a donor retention calendar include? Surprise and delight tactics. Friendraisers. Thank you notes. Monthly e-newsletter themes.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 16, 2012

A quick survey on survey monkey can help you find out what kind of work people want to do. In late May, we’ll share photos on flickr and have an ice cream social to share our stories and pictures with each other. Not everyone enjoys the same kinds of activities. We were able to fill 16 shifts with the kick off party.

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