Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. Revising the Cards/Game Aspect As my own learning and thinking about social media and nonprofits has evolved, so have the principles and strategies. Compasspoint Workshop Slides - Beta. Photo by Nelson Layag.

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Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

We have done our best to clearly map out the fees and strengths of each platform to help nonprofits find the best fit. Client relationship game recognize game. Don’t play the “That Way You Have It” game. Don’t play the “That Way You Have It” game. We’re asked this question a lot at Whole Whale. Click To Tweet.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

If you want to win at the game of building donor relationships, your communications with donors should invite a response — showing that you welcome their questions, comments, and feedback. Map it out. Too many nonprofits think they’re doing a good job of building relationships, but they’re not.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Even though it’s virtual, you still have to promote the event, sell tickets or tables, get sponsors, and map out the program. Virtual Game Night: A lighthearted game night featuring bunco, bingo, trivia, or some other game might be just right for your audience. A virtual gala involves significant planning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 5, 2009

I learned a lot about the network approaches and was particularly interested learning a bit more about social network analysis and mapping processes. Social Media Game: Washington DC View more OpenOffice presentations from kanter. On the second day, we did a half day session using the Social Media Strategy Simulation Game.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 1, 2024

Start by mapping out what programs and services you plan to offer during the year. Think long game and treasure the folks that give each month, no matter the amount! Once you have your year of fundraising mapped out, each fundraising effort should have its own 90-day action plan. How many will you serve? What will be the impact?

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Volunteer Hub

APRIL 12, 2021

For example, instead of a general plea for help at the annual children’s carnival, ask them to sell tickets at the carnival or to be in charge of the ring toss game. If the event venue is large or confusing, provide a map with each area labeled. Give them specific information. Where can volunteers store their personal items?

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

By taking a long-view at how philanthropy has remained stable through a number of major recessions over the last several decades, we can map a pathway to stability. Invest in IRL communications like postcards to all your constituents while leveling up your digital game with videos and consistent messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2007

Pretty cool new feature from Google Maps - street view. I'm reminded about what Jerry from Electronic Sheep said at the 2006 Games for Change Conference about virtual worlds as a platform. He something along the lines that the next web platform will be walking through google maps in 3D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Another process piece that I experimented with to ask the group to do active listenings to the report outs from the game and identify good ideas they might adapt. This sweeps through the room - and gets people attention. And it worked! This idea came from Shiree Teng who I will have the honor of working with on an extended group training.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 15, 2016

Imagine this scenario: instead of staring at a wall map of foreign lands, students can don some hi-tech headgear and be transported to those places in a 360-degree virtual world of images. Or teachers can turn learning into playtime with games for math and science that educate as they entertain.

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Cloud 4 Good

OCTOBER 12, 2022

This means customers are able to freely import data from external sources, utilize custom mapping to connect that data to the desired objects or fields in a Salesforce org and catch any potential duplicate records in the process before they are created. Data Mover is a free managed package that is also cloud-agnostic.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

Twitchcon : The gaming industry is known for putting on great events. This gave fans a chance to meet their favorite game streamers in real life (IRL). Map out your marketing strategy (including when speakers are announced and ticketing sales). Try to scout some presenters and keynote speakers. Find a venue and vendors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

LIve blogging from the Serious Games Conference - usual disclaimers apply to typos, etc. We decided to ask Europeans who were playing the game whether or not they knew they were playing with Americans. This is a great place to do public diplomacy in the gaming world. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 19, 2021

Hopefully, this article will map out the pros and cons of email list purchasing. Just remember, there are no shortcuts in the relationship game. Full disclosure, I have purchased and used email lists in the distant past and have NEVER seen any ROI from the tactic. Reasons not to rent or buy a list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

Funding Perspectives: New Initiatives Connie Yowell (MacArthur Foundation), Franklin Madison (ITAC), Chinwe Onyekere (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation), Jee Kim (Surdna Foundation); moderated by Suzanne Seggerman (Games for Change) Description How can funders with a specific social goal ensure they get a useful game? Went to the Hill.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 19, 2017

Whether you call it an annual fundraising plan or a communications road map, now is your chance to push the envelope on your ongoing digital efforts to engage constituents, grow your list, and raise money. The new year is a perfect planning opportunity as your organization sets its sights on new goals and outcomes for the next 12 months.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

From community colleges that are redefining workforce development to organizations that made game-changing pivots to foster community during the pandemic, our customer sessions will cover it all. Here’s a look at what you can expect from a few of them.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2015

It’s not just for PlayStation: The Games for Change Festival in April celebrates games with positive social impact. Educated and wild guesses both welcome on Geoguessr , which uses Google Maps and Street View. Here are Kickstarter''s tech predictions for 2015. DIY circuit boards, anyone?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

I'm live blogging from the Games for Change Conference in NYC. " In the book, he makes an argument for why playing digital games is good for their brains. Susan Seggerman, co-founder of Games for Change, introduced Stephen with a great story. The first panel on video games at Davos. This is a walk through for a game.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

This article will introduce a few ways to think differently about your existing museum shop or mind-map for the future if you intend to open one. Be sure to follow the methods highlighted in this article as a jumping off point to help step up your museum shop game. .

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

There are myriad ways that philanthropy can increase its commitment to disaster-affected communities by playing a lengthier game—one that invests in communities far longer than the media attends to a particular event. . Four percent supported resilience, risk reduction, and mitigation efforts. . How were the dollars allocated?

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Gyrus

JULY 14, 2016

It has already surpassed Candy Crush as the biggest mobile game in US History (Mac Rumors). People are so engrossed in the game that they are watching their phone as opposed to their surroundings, and placing themselves in serious jeopardy; all for the reward of “catching ‘em all” before their friends. Gamification.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 31, 2021

By mapping out different phases of the campaign, you can ensure that you are maximizing the organization’s reach and brand equity to achieve your desired outcome. . Additionally, you may want to reactivate lapsed supporters through a retargeting campaign on Facebook and Instagram to increase attendance of the event. . Conclusion.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 17, 2022

The solution is to have a recipe or rather, a plan, that maps out all your fundraising for the year. You see, your annual fundraising plan is a treasure map that leads you to the exact activities that will raise the most money for your nonprofit over the course of the coming year. Do you really want to make fundraising so hard?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2023

For those who might not be familiar, Qgiv defined revenue enhancers as raffles, games of chance, wine pulls, and more. The Sustainable Giving Report found that donor event preferences lie all across the map. It is exciting to see that 95% of fundraisers are soliciting sponsorships at their fundraising events!

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 12, 2007

And now, back to Game Friday. Gamasutra has a feature up entitled Game Design Essentials: 20 Open World Games. In it, John Harris provides a whirlwind tour through arcades, Ataris, and Nintendos, discussing the design principles and evolution of video games described as “open world” or “exploration."

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Thankfully, there are tools in place to help you map out a marketing strategy that fits your organization. If you fall within this stage, you can make small adjustments to stay up-to-date and on top of your game. If you’re not there yet, you aren’t alone and you have a host of resources at your disposal to optimize your work.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This time I’ll review some new developments in privacy and security, social media, cloud computing, digital inclusion, gaming for good, and the new tech blog, Re/code. Gaming for Good. The New Cancer Research UK Smartphone Game. The game is a free app for Apple. Click here to find out more and play the game.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Use surveys and donor journey mapping to understand how people engage initially and over time. Mastering the long game wins over chasing quick viral hits. The next game-changing campaign is out there, waiting to be crafted. Track donation source data to optimize outreach channels. This takes dedication more than razzle-dazzle.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

From community colleges that are redefining workforce development to organizations that made game-changing pivots to foster community during the pandemic, our customer sessions will cover it all. Here’s a look at what you can expect from a few of them.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Consider playing an ice breaker game , introducing everyone, and showing the family your “virtual” classroom. . Virtual event platforms can do a lot in terms of augmented reality, virtual reality, and game-like graphics. Your current parents will be eager to meet other parents. .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Consider playing an ice breaker game , introducing everyone, and showing the family your “virtual” classroom. . Virtual event platforms can do a lot in terms of augmented reality, virtual reality, and game-like graphics. Your current parents will be eager to meet other parents. .

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 6, 2021

You can also set up custom mappings in Qgiv’s CRM and email integrations to help you provide tailored impact communication—it’s a great way to strengthen donor relationships and boost loyalty. Qgiv offers an easy way to thank donors for giving to specific funds or initiatives by using conditional content blocks in receipts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2014

Next, each person got to introduce themselves and their challenge, while the instructor, Pete Maher, expertly facilitated a network map on the wall. Being able to do concept mapping on the wall with sticky notes is a core technique in a number of the methods that we practiced throughout the two days. Round Robin.

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Qgiv

MAY 6, 2021

You can also set up custom mappings in Qgiv’s CRM and email integrations to help you provide tailored impact communication—it’s a great way to strengthen donor relationships and boost loyalty. Qgiv offers an easy way to thank donors for giving to specific funds or initiatives by using conditional content blocks in receipts.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

According to a June 2010 Nielsen survey of 4,200 people who had downloaded an application in the past 30 days, games were the most downloaded and followed by music, social networking, news and weather, maps, search, video and movies. Consider what the most popular mobile apps are today. Then they have to USE the app.

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