Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From role expectations to clarifying a task, consistent and clear communication between teams can prevent or solve most issues that arise and set the project up for success. To ensure effective project communication, keep in mind these best practices for groups communicating in these virtual channels.

Project 105

Project Communication Management Doc 105

NetWits

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Key Findings: The majority of giving still comes from offline channels, but online continues to be a significant source of giving and new donors. This is a recurring theme from previous studies.

Benchmark 144

Benchmark Internet Report Giving 144

Forum One

JANUARY 27, 2009

We've been helping groups for many years with ways to have a little more influence and get a little more impact out of their online and offline events. With users' increasing confidence in participating together online, there's never been a better time to take a leap and try a new tactic to engage a group. Check it out !

Offline 52

Offline Online Slideshare Wiki 52

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

As many of you know, before joining NTEN as the Membership Director last year, I managed the NetSquared program which included locally-organized groups around the world, innovation challenges, and more. Or even the networked influence from news coverage and stories from one group or city to the next. Q: What makes a community?

Community 179

Community Organization Online Netsquared 179

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 12, 2010

—— Last year I used the metaphor of “ gardening vs landscaping &# to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or offline. The basic idea: The Gardener creates an ecosystem open to change, available to new groups, and full of fresh opportunities to emerge naturally.

Build 143

Build Community Ning Offline 143

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

In this case, for this conversation, co-creation is used generally to touch on issues of access and engagement, and collaboration. On & Offline Engagement. But the action, the real social change, is offline. 3 Core Elements to Co-Creation for Change. Online is great for organizing. The key is making the connection.

Reflection 129

Reflection Offline Social Network Collaboration 129

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2009

between women and other non-privileged groups on the Web? How do opportunities, successes, connections and authority online translate into offline opportunities and successes? Tags: social media awards women uk sxsw issues socialmedia. How do those differences impact opportunities and voices online?

Award 100

Award Social Media Media Austin 100

Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Until a 2020 overhaul of its algorithms, Meta’s content policies for Facebook and Instagram made no distinction between hate content targeting marginalized groups and comments criticizing racist White people. Understand how bias and power dynamics operate in staffing technology and social media positions.

Social Media 94

Social Media Media Strategy Social 94

The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. It's offline fundraising tools were built for development pros. Higher Conversion Rates = Raising More Money. Get support when you need it.

Advocacy 88

Advocacy Offline Gartner Nonprofit 88

Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

It’s impossible to get anything done or to keep the group focused without one. Or more importantly, discussing strategic issues that the Board NEEDS to be addressing? Questions about minor issues can be handled in those calls. Can we take that topic offline and talk about that outside of the Board meeting?”

Fun 98

Fun Product Law Nonprofit 98

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2009

When I talk with organizations about how they are using social media tools to engage online, whether they’ve already started or not, I find that the most common approach is to set up that Facebook group, add a blog to the website, or even set up a wiki for an event. Social media spaces can be supported and grown on and offline.

Life 100

Life Learning Offline Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

There are many who approach the online landscape with very different views than their offline business decisions. The transparency issue is a steep mountain to climb with social media. In the Causes move, the issues around community are very clearly focused on the different demographic groups represented on MySpace and Facebook.

Myspace 108

Myspace Causes Philanthropy Offline 108

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

You can check out the Community Voices group on the Social by Social community for videos, notes and other reflections from the event. After the small group discussions, we had volunteers from each group provide a short report back to the full room of some of the highlights or lingering questions that came out of the conversation.

Voice 102

Voice Reflection Conversation Digital 102

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

You can check out the Community Voices group on the Social by Social community for videos, notes and other reflections from the event. After the small group discussions, we had volunteers from each group provide a short report back to the full room of some of the highlights or lingering questions that came out of the conversation.

Voice 102

Voice Reflection Conversation Digital 102

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

And be sure to share invitations for the fundraiser and those that donate to his or her campaign to join your organization outside of facebook (on your enewsletter, your action alerts, an offline event, or something else to keep them on your list). How many of your fans or group members are in your database, though? What do you think?

Causes 166

Causes Myspace Donation Application 166

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

The piece is reposted below: Have we replicated our offline social dynamics and barriers online? If we truly are reproducing our offline social divides online, then it’s further proof that the central part of your social media strategy needs to be focused on your audience. I believe we have, and so does Danah Boyd.

Community 100

Community Myspace Social Network Demographics 100

AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

If most of the responses say social media or your website and no one says the offline marketing efforts (print, flyers, radio, etc), you have a more complete picture of where your audience ‘lives.’. This feedback can help you avoid repeating these issues in the future. For the next event, this leaves you with a few options.

Survey 98

Survey Virtual Question Sponsor 98

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The winner will join a select group of senior leaders from some of the world’s top private, public and civil society organisations, and will get first-hand lessons in innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership from some of Bangalore and Mumbai’s leading social entrepreneurs.

India 126

India Network Netsquared Offline 126

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

I have always been proud to support WWT both during the telesummit and during the rest of the year with other offline meetups, online content, and more. To get started, first brainstorm and identify the various groups or segments of your community. What about risk management issues around geo-social tools?

Tools 162

Tools Tech Map RSS 162

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. Define the main issue you’re trying to solve with your year-end giving campaign. This could be related to your nonprofit’s overall mission or a specific issue you’re tackling with this year’s fundraising campaign.

Guide 113

Guide Giving Nonprofit Metrics 113

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

For about a year, I moderated a monthly online chat focused on community building, community management, on and offline engagement, and the technologies that support those connections. Do you like showing up with a question and posing it to the group for feedback? How do you feel about the free form nature of the conversation?

Community 194

Community Twitter Widget Conversation 194

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. .” Enjoy. Today, it’s a whole new ballgame.

Change 104

Change New Zealand Homeless Australia 104

Care2

MARCH 27, 2012

Or that the median revenue per donor for multi-channel supporters was $228 compared to $89 for offline and $113 for online donors? Cross promotion with other groups. They have also been timing campaigns around issues or around offline efforts. Email appends.

Channel 59

Channel Fundraising Offline PowerPoint 59

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

I have written before about the way I believe causes are shifting be the way individuals identify themselves, group up, and organize. Want to talk about in person - I’ll be at the NTC and will be eager to continue the conversation there as well (will update the blog with highlights from those offline conversations!).

Causes 100

Causes Conversation Award NTC 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Edutopia , a project of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, is an online web site that creates and curates content that is distributed through mobile, social media, video, and offline channels. While technical topics such data and measurement processes emerged, so did a lot culture change issues.

Design 99

Design Marketing Metrics Measure 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

So, for these organizations, their content pyramid also includes integrating offline w/online channels. Next Bruce Lesley gave a virtuoso case study of how he uses Twitter to curate news articles and resources related to children’s issues. On the Ground Engagement: What will you ask people to do offline?

Social Media 97

Social Media Training Train Network 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

In practice, it’s meant that mining of coltan is no longer possible for artisanal miners, who’ve lost their main source of financial support – instead, mining is now dominated by armed groups, who have the networks and resources to smuggle the minerals out of the country and conceal their origins. The issue is complex.

Network 119

Network Children Offline Storytelling 119

NetWits

MARCH 24, 2011

Make sure to subscribe to get future issues. Previously, the committee would track all of their progress offline. It is a very dedicated group. This interview was initially published in our monthly eNewsletter – Strategies, Tips and Best Practices for Event Fundraising Professionals. They make decisions for the event.

Fundraising 185

Fundraising Track Offline Volunteer 185

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Create a welcoming culture: Issue personal invites to people who have something to gain or contribute to the community. How can an online community be moved offline? Use MeetUp and Facebook events to easily issue invitations to all interested members of your community.

Open 52

Open Community Management San Francisco 52

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

I’m bummed that I cannot participate this time around (will be traveling with my family, enjoying some offline adventures) but am already looking forward to the next opportunity! After a ten-minute break, participants will reconvene as a group to grill the presenters in each of the areas. REGISTER HERE! The Format.

NTEN 105

NTEN Media eLearning Case Study 105

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

Brooks shows that if the world had a global approach to outbreaks like Swine Flu, then the decision-making and directive power would be in a really bumped up World Health Organization-like group. Instead, we want to keep the power to address issues in the hands of organizations spread around the world. Speak the Local Language.

Local 100

Local Organization Comparison Global 100

Pamela Grow

JANUARY 13, 2021

This slide from Steve MacLaughlin of Blackbaud displays the differences in donor retention rates between online-only, offline only, and multichannel. These issues, which are pretty typical, include: Too many blocks of long texts (and small font) make her newsletter tough on older eyes. Your Support Makes it Happen!

Newsletter 52

Newsletter Donor Retention Nashville 52

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

The responses lean towards a reality in which our online presence is just as diverse as our offline personalities – people are connecting with a mix of others on difference platforms. Similarly, Google+ allows you to filter general actions or content as well as post-by-post content to certain groups. Set your own tone!

Professional 185

Professional Personal Linkedin Profile 185

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

But both the community and your organization want to see certain laws passed, things improved, programs created or groups supported. Be transparent with everything: in goals, activities, membership, successes, challenges, issues within the community, and so on. Transparency. Lastly, be active in sharing your toolbox.

Community 253

Community Build Organization Case Study 253

Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

How Women Use the Web [REPORT] – "In the “Women on the Web: How Women are Shaping the Internet (Internet)&# report, comScore concludes that women are the digital mainstream, a group of savvy Internet explorers who are more engaged than their male counterparts, and are the primary drivers of online and group buying."

Web 114

Web Bookmarking Twitter Social Media 114

AccelEvents

AUGUST 10, 2020

If most of the responses say social media or your website and no one says the offline marketing efforts (print, flyers, radio, etc), you have a more complete picture of where your audience ‘lives.’. This feedback can help you avoid repeating these issues in the future. For the next event, this leaves you with a few options.

Survey 59

Survey Virtual Question Sponsor 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2014

Increase in engagement of key groups. Participation among key groups – like staff. Facebook Groups are great for this! Gamify : The best tip for nonprofits is to identify a donor who might issue a challenge match for your organization. Number of donors. Number of new donors. Set a big goal.

Guide 108

Guide Giving Free Remix 108