Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2017

On August 14th, I’m doing a FREE webinar with Soapbox Engage on how to raise more money and not burnout. 7 Ways to Avoid Fundraising Burnout. With fundraising, especially in the non-profit sector, there’s always more work than there is time. The best, and most logical, times to take breaks are after fundraising events.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Leading a group of passionate volunteers, doing deeds that help the community around you, and making a meaningful difference to an important cause are what make the job of a volunteer management leader worth it. All you need is a dedicated and effective way to recruit those volunteers. Keep your volunteers engaged.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. Rather than asking “How do we get them to give more money?” As fundraisers, we know this to be true. and “How do people feel in this space?”

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CauseVox

MAY 16, 2022

There is so much that needs to be done to get staff, board members, volunteers, and donors to put their time, treasure, and talent towards supporting the organization. You may be wondering, will adding fundraising tickets to the event just complicate things? Fundraising Calendar Template.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

You don’t need to donate money to have a significant impact on your favorite nonprofit. Rather, you can donate your time and labor as a volunteer. Often nonprofits rely on volunteers to run effective programming, successful fundraising campaigns, and engaging event s. Ongoing volunteer opportunities.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The latest edition, npEXPERTS—Game-Changers: How to Galvanize Supporters as Charitable Events Evolve , answers your most burning questions on the evolving landscape of fundraising events. Rather than asking “How do we get them to give more money?” As fundraisers, we know this to be true. and “How do people feel in this space?”

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For one, it’s usually a lot of money. Also, getting a grant means a funder values your nonprofit and trusts you’ll put their money to good use. Like it’s free money just waiting to be plucked from a tree. Keep brainstorming until you can’t think of anything else you might need money for. A Grant is What We Need (or is it?)

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Achieve

OCTOBER 28, 2021

A successful peer-to-peer fundraiser empowers volunteers to campaign on your nonprofit’s behalf and encourage their friends, families, and social media followers to donate. However, to empower your volunteers, you’ll need to set them up for success with. leverage for future fundraising efforts. the right technology.

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Bloomerang

JULY 16, 2021

Read what Lisa Chmiola (Chief Fablanthropist at Fablanthropy ), fundraising pro Mimosa Kabir , and Sarah Willey (founder of Sarah Willey LLC ) have to offer you: Expert advice, best practices, and tips to help anyone who is considering their next job move. . One of the reasons cited why women make less money is because they don’t ask.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 28, 2020

For the foreseeable future, remote fundraising and virtual actions will be the norm, as evidenced by the 433% increase in virtual actions on the Mobilize platform in just six weeks. Tie in a strategic fundraising ask: Take advantage of a high-impact moment of engagement (e.g., food prep, packing, distribution). DISEASE FOUNDATIONS.

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TechImpact

APRIL 2, 2014

Before taking any money, ensure your nonprofit’s donor retention system is in place, and ready to go. Finding a coach or a mentor can immediately impact your nonprofit, and yourself. Industry News Leadership leadership nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech volunteers' Get donor ready. Get a coach.

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

It’s a milestone when you decide to hold your nonprofit’s first special event for the sole purpose of raising money. A fundraising event will draw attention to your organization and give prospective donors the opportunity to learn more about your cause. Most importantly, a special event will bring in money to fund your mission.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

Fund , released a report revealing some unfortunate statistics which provide real insight into the fundraising industry. Moreover, the apathetic and even sometimes fearful attitudes toward fundraising among staff and board members can lead to a philanthropic dead-end. I carry those words with me each day in my fundraising career.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Plus, your nonprofit can attract new supporters interested in advocacy to your cause, growing your supporter network of donors and volunteers. Focus on volunteer retention. However, if your nonprofit lacks the canvassing tools necessary for traditional advocacy outreach, you can still reach supporters through multi-channel fundraising.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 18, 2022

In our effort to highlight brilliant changemakers, we sat down with Cylinda Nickel at Compassion Services International to dive deeper into their global fundraising initiatives – particularly their work for Ukraine- and hear about her top fundraising tips. Fundraising Campaign Best Practices. Grow Your Email List.

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Qgiv

JULY 12, 2022

Start with your volunteers. Your volunteers are there to support your nonprofit. This is especially helpful advice if you’ve got volunteers with skills that would be helpful on a board of trustees. The perfect candidate may just see your call for a board member and volunteer this way. Ask your donors.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 4, 2021

The past year has been a challenging one for volunteer coordinators. Social distancing takes many typical volunteer opportunities out of the equation, which leaves you wondering how you keep your volunteers engaged. Volunteer peer-to-peer fundraising. Why Volunteers Make Great Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 18, 2020

This list comes after a myriad of conversations with both donors and fundraisers who have helped me see a path forward. Ten ways to adapt your fundraising efforts right now: More meetings will still produce more support. Though they could sell the house and have that money in the bank, it just doesn’t feel the same.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

By Jill Stewart, Fundraising Consultant, Event 360. Chances are, your organization has one or more special events that are part of your fundraising portfolio. But are you using your events as an opportunity to learn more about your advocates and better focus all of your fundraising efforts? Fundraising Plans. The Basics.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This is not only beneficial to mentees; it’s also rewarding for mentors. Volunteering Opportunities For members looking to give back, memberships often include volunteering opportunities. Community Outreach Programs The volunteering opportunities mentioned above usually involve highlighting opportunities other nonprofits offer.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

She’s an executive fundraising coach. I’ve been a development director, and I’ve had over 12 years of experience being a fundraiser. You’re like, yeah, I didn’t know fundraising was a full-time thing. And she really guided me and mentored me. If you don’t know Julie, check her out.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The last couple of years have been all about virtual when it comes to fundraising. But out of this huge challenge, we’ve seen some amazing creativity crop up as nonprofits revamp their fundraising approaches to be safe and successful. We’ve seen crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising websites that knocked our socks off this year.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 10, 2019

In my last blog post, “ Elephant in the Sanctuary: Talking Money in Church ,” I introduced the topic of engagement and fundraising within a church. Your church can be there to support and mentor this group with their ever-present smartphones and in those much-needed face-to-face interactions. generations.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2017

From information on employees, volunteers, the number of people or families you’ve helped, the amount of money raised, to engagement on social media—these are all sources of information that can help grow your organization. Do you need more volunteers? Look at your current volunteer base: are they working enough hours?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 25, 2022

If you’re trying to raise money but all you’re hearing is crickets, you may need to work on your message for fundraising. And you have to explain it all in a way that inspires people to give you money. And you have to explain it all in a way that inspires people to give you money. Here’s more about that…. Free of jargon.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 29, 2023

I generally use first names because if you gave my organization money, we’re friends and I can call you by your first name. If the donor’s gift was used for food for a pantry, a video of a volunteer filling bags with tomato soup, saltines, and other staples will tell the story without having to find a pantry guest willing to be filmed.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 26, 2019

I was a small fry at a big museum, volunteering for a project I had no business taking on. My boss and mentor Anna often encouraged me to stretch the limits. I learned this terminology later, from Beck Tench , who studies, mentors, and leads institutional change in public space. In all these projects, I had to take a risk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2015

I’ll be talking about the next generation of donors and how they use social media, mobile, and other technology to raise money for causes they care about. This guest post is part of many recent posts you have read from my about Generation Z. Small Givers, Big Impact. “That’s why I need help from you!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 16, 2013

I’d suggest making both your social media presence and your website a living, breathing part of your marketing and fundraising strategies. Time or Money. Peruse this helpful article on DIY uses for peer-to-peer fundraising tools written by my very fabulous colleague, Nancy Palo! Peer to Peer. What has worked for you?

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

What is peer-to-peer fundraising? Put simply, it’s a strategy that lets people raise money on your behalf using personalized fundraising pages. That helps you raise money, expand your donor base, and increase community awareness about your cause. Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising!

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Second, year-end giving gives nonprofits an opportunity to use a big chunk of their resources to meet their annual fundraising goals, and it gives donors a last chance to get a tax-deductible gift out the door. We want to help nonprofits that implement year-end fundraising campaigns be successful. Goals don’t come out of thin air.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 12, 2011

Do you wear “Fundraiser&# as one of your many haes and get frustrated when there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? How you answer that question and respond to it will determine whether or not you’ll be successful in raising money. Recruit a volunteer or get an intern to help you.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. Use social media to mobilise and engage, not just take money.

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BoardAssist

OCTOBER 20, 2015

On the nonprofit side, many nonprofits worry that starting or managing a junior board will require too much staff time and/or money for the results a junior board will generate. Pick a board member to host junior board meetings at their home, who will also attend junior board events and generally liaise with and mentor the junior board.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

Jesse Lane will share the super-simple process for raising more money for your nonprofit. And if you’re watching this recording, I hope you’re having a good day, no matter when and where you are because we are here to talk about the four-step plan to get more donations and greater fundraising results. I’m excited.

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