Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2015

Note from Beth: For the past two years, I’ve had the honor of facilitating a peer learning exchange of Knight Grantees who are hosting Giving Days. What Sesame Street Can Teach Us About the Giving Challenge – Guest Post by Susie Bowie. Flickr Image from Carlos ZGZ. Reach out to them.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 12, 2023

Empower your volunteers by offering the chance for members to teach in your learning program or speak at your annual conference. Consider hosting listening s essions to ensure your volunt eers feel heard. Provide volunteer orientation so your members know their roles inside and out. Speaking opportunities. Mentor/Mentee program.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

The 10 Disciplines teach you how they can lay a foundation that creates space in your busy life for you to consistently and optimally perform and achieve your inner peace. “I Before delving into the 10 Disciplines, Gino teaches you 3 Discoveries that will help you free your True Self. Embracing that you are driven. It is in your DNA.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2021

In our Thought Leadership Spotlight, we’ll be hosting a conversation about organizational resilience and embracing a digital-first future. Speakers represent globally-recognized organizations, like Gavi , International Justice Mission , Unicef, Teach for America, CDC Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, and more.

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EveryAction

JUNE 8, 2023

Advocate training: Host a webinar or record a training video that outlines the basics of grassroots advocacy and why it’s so important. Many organizations we support have taken advantage of their off-season time by hosting both formal and informal events, like an educational in-person event.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 19, 2023

To recognize the work of your volunteers, consider hosting a special event to thank your member volunteers. Perks could include discounts on membership , event registration, allowing members to teach professional development sessions, or offering mentorship opportunities. Organize a special event. Give awards.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Host an “Ask Me Anything” session. For example, imagine you host an “ask me anything” session and learn that your supporters are deeply interested in your new summertime lunch program for students. Teaching them something. Try teaching people a fun fact or statistic related to your work.

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Achieve

MARCH 1, 2024

This guide will give you the rundown on how to get started so you can smoothly host an engaging podcast that will “wow” audiences. You can choose to host the podcast alone, essentially monologuing for each episode. Or, you could co-host with another nonprofit professional. Hosting site. Why start a nonprofit podcast?

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CauseVox

MARCH 24, 2022

His films and articles have been seen around the world and he hosts a weekly podcast called The Storytelling Lab. His mission is simple: to teach people how to leverage storytelling to grow their communities, deepen their connections, and maximize their impact in minimal time.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Teach them that fundraising isn’t about asking for money; it’s about giving people the opportunity to give back and improve their communities. This can include being an advocate for the organization in the community; expanding the organizations’ network; hosting cultivation meetings or events; thanking donors, and asking donors for support.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 8, 2022

JA teaches students financial literacy, professional skills, and everything else they need to become independent adults in both in-school and after-school programs. The foundation also provides supplies directly to students, hosting backpack builds and setting up company match programs. Teach for America. Junior Achievement.

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Qgiv

APRIL 13, 2022

If you need to fund your activities but need a little inspiration to come up with ways to get folks giving, try these 10 youth fundraising ideas for proven and innovative fundraisers you can host at your youth nonprofit. This not only teaches children responsibility, it can be a great way to raise funds while beautifying your community.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2022

TECH TIP: Teach in-demand skills and provide industry-specific certifications through Salesforce’s Trailhead , accessible with Nimble AMS. Once mentees and mentors are matched, consider hosting mentorship events or meet-ups at association-sponsored conferences. Volunteering.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 13, 2012

Labovitz and Victor Rosansky , share throughout the book a series of case studies from Federal Express , Quest Diagnostics , Navy Hospital at Camp Pendleton , Farmington Savings Bank and a host of other organizations who have stepped up to the challenge of rapid realignment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2008

And while video games like Zoo Tycoon or online games can teach them all sorts of skills that will need to be successful adults (and this has been validated recently by a MacArthur Foundation funded study ,) I was excited to discover this wonderful list of games for change.

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

Here are some key strategies NVP used: Hosting weekly mobilization calls to welcome all volunteers into NVP and ensure people are getting plugged into immediate actions in less than 24 hours of event attendance. Volunteers self-selecting into text banking, phone banking, social media, community mobilization, and/or storytelling.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

SalesForce, when hosting their virtual World Tour Sydney Reimagined, gave Salesforce AppExchange partners 3 minutes a piece to give a live demo of their apps. Try to host a poll or two for each virtual meeting or speaker session. This will engage the audience but also provide the speaker (and you, as host!) In fact, 81.8%

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

If you want to learn how to more effectively embrace change, read Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 25, 2024

Auctions are a popular event for nonprofits to put on their fundraising calendars , whether hosted as a standalone affair or part of a larger function, such as a charity gala. Not to worry—we’ll help you with your event planning by teaching you our top strategies for writing an effective fundraising auction item description.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2017

This past year took me to London to teach nonprofit leaders at workshops on digital strategy hosted by LinkedIn and Social Misfits, and to Cambodia to teach a series of workshops for Women’s Rights NGOs hosted by Wake International.

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Cloud 4 Good

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Host Locally or in the Cloud. While some organizations opt to keep their data warehouse hosted locally, there are significant advantages to cloud-based data warehouse options such as Redshift or Snowflake. Success Story: Creating Equity in Education With Teach For America + Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

Hosted by Principal Consultant Benjamin Washam and Senior Data Consultant Francis Scudellari, Cloud for Good’s program session will educate NTC attendees on effective, intuitive methods of showcasing your technology’s impact, regardless of the size or maturity of your organization, allowing you to maximize your impact along the way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one. It’s important to make sure that the company you’re choosing goes beyond training basics by providing: Expert webcasts – Attend online learning sessions hosted by industry experts. In-person training.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Today brings the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming. It cannot be stopped!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

OCTOBER 7, 2021

With his celebrity status and visibility as host of one of the most popular syndicated radio shows in the country came an important platform from which to help close the mental health gap in the Black community. “We’re The Alliance is built around the three pillars Charlamagne sees as most important: teach, train, treat.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Hosted at the Exploratorium (an art, science, and human perception lab), there will be interactive experiences, specialty beverages, small bites, and vibes curated by DJ Michelle Pesce. Lucky for you, Cloud for Good has compiled a list of events to optimize the Dreamforce experience for those in the Nonprofit and Higher Education sectors! .

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Host fundraisers that parents and kids can participate in together. Hosting family tours, either in person or virtually on your organization’s website, will be an enjoyable and educational way for families to get involved with your nonprofit. Host fundraisers that parents and kids can participate in together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2013

In addition, I was lucky enough to be the online facilitator for a virtual leadership program for arts administrators co-hosted by the Cornell University School of Management where I learned and practiced a range of instructional techniques for teaching adults.

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DipJar

AUGUST 6, 2020

COVID-19 Friendly DipJar Fundraising: Lend your DipJar to a volunteer who can take it to their workplace to host a mini fundraiser. Everyone’s doing their best to stay active during COVID-19, so why not host an outdoor, socially-distanced yoga class or bootcamp? Host a Virtual Walk/Run! Lemonade Stand.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters. Practicing your public speaking by volunteering to teach a workshop or speak on a panel. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters. Sending custom receipts recapping donors’ 2022 gifts to make tax season easier.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

Host an annual thank-you party for volunteers and acknowledge the work they’ve done for the association. Encourage qualified volunteers to teach continuing education sessions . Spotlight volunteer efforts. Try highlighting volunteer successes in member town halls and special events. Offer mentor/mentee programs .

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Roundtree

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Mission Increase’s program teaches ministries to embrace and deploy a biblical approach to fundraising so that ministries are more fully achieving their God-given missions and engaging more of God’s people in their work. They also host the Next Donor podcast, featuring expert advice from nonprofit leaders across. GET IN TOUCH.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A few months ago brought the new book, Build For Tomorrow , by Jason Feifer , Editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine and host of the podcasts Build For Tomorrow and Problem Solvers. “My Therefore, Feifer teaches that: When in the Panic phase of change , pause when other panic. Change is coming. It cannot be stopped!

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2021

You can host a giving day whenever it suits your church. For instance, if there’s a religious holiday centered on giving, like Christmas or Easter, incorporating those themes into your giving day and hosting it ahead of the actual holiday can get congregants in a charitable frame of mind. New to the concept of giving days? Bake sales.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

So, it was really a great honor to co-teach a master class on digital strategy and two crowdfunding workshops. The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Your numbers are important, yes, as is the building renovation project your campaign will be funding and the event you hosted last week. They want to grant wishes. They want to foster change. But those things alone won’t foster a network of connected supporters. Alone, those will not tell the story of your organization’a work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. Teach: This is my passion, my calling, and my professional work.

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