Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

My most recent experiment involved Twitter, fundraising, and an integrated offline component at the Gnomedex Conference in Seattle. I've been a little shell shocked for the past few days, but wanted to share this reflection and analysis of the Gnomedex fundraising experiment. I'm going to call it AMORE.

Analysis 50

Analysis Reflection Experiment Time 50

Connection Cafe

MARCH 30, 2021

It also points to the accelerated shift in funds from offline to online. While no one wants to relive 2020, we can reflect on the successes and challenges of the unprecedented year to carve a new path for P2P fundraising this year and beyond. Online Fundraising Averages. How did news-worthy events affect crowdfunding?

Blackbaud 48

Blackbaud Studies Fundraising Registration 48

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

It's not easy to do because it requires balancing action with reflection. it's been in churches, immigrant communities, and many other places offline for years. This is reiterative learning. On an organizational level, incorporating this approach may be easy or hard depending your organization's culture.

Campaign 70

Campaign Reflection Free Fundraising 70

Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2022

31% of offline-only first-time donors are retained for over a year , versus 25% of online-only first-time donors. Ensure all of your marketing materials reflect your organization’s brand by incorporating your logo, fonts, colors, and tone of voice. Direct mail is the most popular year-end giving marketing method. Wrapping up.

Guide 111

Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2015

While some people may say they don’t need a device to tell them when they’re stressed out, I’ve discovered that having some data that tells you how many minutes and exactly when you are calm and focused can be useful – especially if you reflect on what activity or environment you were in when it occurred.

Mind 50

Mind Benefit Data Work 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. I work at Acumen Fund and I manage the organization's social media work. Photo by Thomas Hawk.

Causes 89

Causes Build Demonstration Reflection 89

Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2009

Elliot thinks about online and offline community building, using TechSoup.org as an example. From TechSoup Global's grant-funded projects: MaintainIT Project. Brenda reflects on last week's webinar on technology grants for libraries. Becky recommends an Idealware report on open-source content-management systems.

Global 43

Global Flash Open Source Library 43

Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2023

9 of the best nonprofit CRM solutions available Start compiling potential CRM solutions by reviewing the following top options for nonprofits: Bloomerang Bloomerang is dedicated to helping nonprofits build relationships with their supporters, raise funds, and ultimately retain more support year after year. How often is the software updated?

Profile 92

Profile Software Nonprofit Donor 92

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection. One annual ritual is to create “To Do/Not To Do/Reflection” notebook where I use modified bullet journaling to track my progress. I had a wonderful break – filled with fun, family, walking, hiking, reading, quiet, and reflection.

Iowa 50

Iowa Facilitation Teach San Antonio 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

I’ve been cheering GiveMN for four years now and every year they graciously agree to do a reflection post on how it all went and what they learned. And, there were many offline events and printed marketing/communication materials that contributed to the turnout. GiveMN 2012 by the Numbers by Jeff Achen, GiveMN Digital Strategist.

Giving 104

Giving Minnesota Social Media Offline 104

NetWits

MAY 20, 2008

The Challenge: Bread for the City wanted a new website that would create a more professional image, drive more support for the mission, and allow the organization to better integrate its online and offline marketing activities. There was a three-day delay before we even saw the funds,” said Kristin Valentine, BFC’s director of development.

Blackbaud 105

Blackbaud Registration Flash Images 105

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. Don’t think of social media as a quick fix to raise funds. In addition, I created Web banners for those bloggers to use.

Nashville 97

Nashville Twitter Blogger Contest 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

This year I took off a full two weeks during the holiday, spending time with family on the Big Island on a coffee farm and mostly offline. It is about making it possible for participants to capture, share, and reflect on what they have learned. The Sun Sets on 2014.

Instructional Design 50

Instructional Design Facilitation San Antonio North Carolina 50

DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, learning to properly market online and offline is an important opportunity for organizations. Not only does this drain valuable funds, but it can create a negative experience for your supporters. That’s because your site is a direct reflection of your brand. Targeting the right audience starts with prospect research.

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Nonprofit Integration 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

Their hope was to develop a fun way to bring families together - old and young - to have some fun while ultimately raising money and funds for those battling childhood cancers. Here's three themes worth reflecting on. From Crowd Sourcing to Crowd Funding With A Purpose. Relationship Building Is King. His project is ???

Relationship 50

Relationship Cancer Fundraising Offline 50

NTEN

JUNE 19, 2014

housing, human rights, education) so that the Givemob team can curate content that reflects the needs and interests of users. apps funding giving Millennials philanthropy startup' . • How Givemob works: After the app is downloaded, users select charitable preferences (e.g. Already rooting for one of these?

Education 71

Education Mentoring Virginia Mobile 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I’ve had a lot of experience with online contests, both as a participant (winner) and working two reflection papers for the Case Foundation ‘s America’s Giving Challenge. Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Designate a cheer leader.

Washington 97

Washington Training Train Giving 97

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission. A fund-the-need or raise-the-paddle? Give your event a name that will inspire people to attend, and create attractive branding that reflects the theme. Offer both online and offline ways for people to purchase a ticket or two. Yay, right?

Guide 59

Guide Sponsor Volunteer Money 59

Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

Reflections on community at SxSW. Both online and offline, communities are not only the way we identify ourselves, but more importantly, they are the most authentic and powerful vehicle for change. During a panel on fundraising, Donors Choose raised enough money to fund a music classroom project in Austin.

Community 58

Community Offline Hype America 58

Connection Cafe

JULY 26, 2017

According to the latest research from the Charitable Giving Report: The average donor retention rates for first-year offline-only donors is 29%. The commitment from the donor will reflect their stewardship level. They enjoy updates, news about your successes, and insight into how their funds are driving impact. Annual Gifts.

Donor 38

Donor Support Guide Retention 38

Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

What needs are you trying to fulfill for yourself online that could be better met offline? Handwritten letters are magical (I discovered this during my Daily Have Fun Do Good Practice: Move, Play, Reflect, Connect ). You can serve more people if you are fueling your work with funds. Connecting with friends.

Blogher 81

Blogher San Diego Green Conference 81

Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Raising funds. He was able to fund his trip largely through corporate sponsors that he recognizes on the UnRoad Trip website. Diverse Goals. Building local chapters.

Advocacy 72

Advocacy Community Build Storytelling 72

Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

As the east coast continues cleaning up from Hurricane Sandy, those of us who have been in the industry a while can't help but reflect on what this means for the fundraising sector and think back to the lessons of Katrina. The impact is not only going to be offline.

Disaster 44

Disaster Lesson Fundraising Files 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Amy Sample Ward shares her first reflections and critique of the platform and wonders what’s the point? Jumo has been raising $2 million in funding from individuals and foundations. The platform was seeded with some initial organization profiles and a focused set of issues. Chris Hughes.

New York 104

New York Profile Argentina New York City 104

Connection Cafe

MAY 20, 2015

As the daughter of archaeologists, I find a great deal of similarity in delving into the secrets that can be revealed by studying the details of our events as reflected in our performance data. What should their average funds raised be? Participation / registration growth. Individual participant and team captain retention rates.

Benchmark 20

Benchmark eBook Registration Indiana 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

I appointed two Twitter advocates who live Tweeted the discussion and also verbalized questions and comments from Twitter, providing a link between online and offline. Alison Carl White from NPower Seattle has a good summary on her blog. There are people who just want an expert on the stage to share their wisdom.

Knowledge 97

Knowledge Seattle Social Media Measure 97

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

About 79 percent of the funds spent or committed by the American Red Cross have been for food and water; 18 percent have been for shelter; and the rest have been for health and family services.&# The relief items are helping more than 10,000 families (50,000 people) to date — with plans to increase this number. What’s Next?

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Connection Cafe

JUNE 25, 2010

How much is your online fundraising augmenting offline efforts? For example: define goals such as raising certain amount of funds on a specific social fundraising campaign or set a goal of getting a pre-defined number of people to take action. Was the recent direct mail you sent worth the investment? Specific and easy to assess.

ROI 51

ROI Social Media Measure Metrics 51

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

Netsquared Technology Innovation Fund which is high on the agenda of this year's Netsquared Conference. Some reflections about the newest web2.0 " Donor Power Blogs describes the online/offline generation gap , although some members of the great generation have been spotted on YouTube. Follow the links from here.

Summary 50

Summary Wiki Flickr NTC 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2009

This was the culmination of the summer long initiative to help raise money for four charities, Humane Society of the United States , World Wildlife Fund , Oxfam , and LIVESTRONG. I was honored to speak at the Summer of Social Good conference hosted by Mashable , a popular social media and technology blog and a big geek favorite.

Conference 91

Conference Reflection Social Kiva 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The intent was to provide a deep dive for program officers to reflect on the way they currently work, identify what needs to change to create more impact, and come up with some prototypes. This competition would have a community voting process and the most promising ideas would get seed funding and coaching to make and share their impact.

Foundation 102

Foundation Design Community Work 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Doug concluded his welcoming remarks with posing some important questions for the future for participants to reflect over the next few days: How do we keep a balance between the emerging and traditional technology so we keep in touch with digital natives and those who have limited connectivity? There are offline ways to do it.

Australia 56

Australia Conference Guidelines Comment 56

CauseVox

JUNE 1, 2021

Data derived from key fundraising metrics is great for driving decisions at an organizational level but for the sake of simplicity here are two metrics you should include on any public-facing fundraising page: Funds Raised. This metric should reflect both online and offline donations, ideally, as close to real-time as possible.

Websites 52

Websites Fundraising Site Create 52

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The things that I tell you will not stick unless you are able to reflect upon your own experience and go, “Ah, yes, I think this is what Julie is talking about. ” That reflection is really important. . And funding opportunities, I’ve experienced, start to kind of just roll in. I call it the snowball effect.

Community 79

Community Video Slides Survey 79

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 10, 2021

So fundamentally, I think for major donor conversations what you want to be doing is asking questions, then you reflect back what they’ve said. So you’re reflecting back what they said, and then you essentially deflect it. . You reflect what they said, so you understand and people feel heard.

Money 108

Money Question Raise Video 108

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 21, 2017

Personalize the donation forms and autoresponders for major donors so that the headline, opening statement, and donation amounts, reflect messaging for specifically for them. This is a way for you to put a face to the donors behind the crucial dollars the fund your work. Create Online Stewardship Strategies for Major Gifts.

Gift 27

Gift Digital Online Pledge 27

Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

And one of the best ways to do that is through integrated, consistent messaging across all channels – online and offline. You have to create messages and experiences that are true to your brand and relevant to people, reflecting their needs. Once all elements are approved, you can begin running ad campaigns with your ad grant funding.

Channel 59

Channel Marketing Fundraising Nonprofit 59