Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2019

The event’s technical host, MCI Canada , used a unique setup that facilitated being able to hear many more speakers, tracks, and sessions in two days than a traditional conference could allow. . — BlockchainRevGlobal (@rev_global) April 25, 2019. pic.twitter.com/840Qdb5svo. BlockchainRevGlobal (@rev_global) April 25, 2019.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 3, 2020

At the same time, all this hype about “big data” can be anxiety-inducing, especially for smaller nonprofits. For example, an article like “ 9 Key Fundraising Performance Indicators Every Nonprofit Should Be Tracking ” can give organizations the rundown on important metrics. KPIs Start with Goals. So what’s the solution?

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Use measurable targets to track growth of your donor base and the level of engagement achieved. Craft marketing materials to share and create hype around your Giving Day. Push your organization outside its comfort zone but be realistic about your financial needs and the potential generosity of donors.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

With new ideas and tweaks to the activities that would typically be included at in-person events, virtual galas can keep fundraising goals on track and even add to more than expected to the annual goal. It will also give your emcee plenty of time to hype the performance or keynote speaker, with multiple requests for funding along the way.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 23, 2011

Per NTEN, the Cloud Summit will: Teach you how to distinguish hype vs. reality. There will be two tracks. The Leadership Track will include sessions on: "Cloud Computing and the Opportunity for Your Nonprofit" and "Financing the Cloud." You can get more information and RSVP for the streamed broadcast here.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Heading into 2020, nonprofit fundraisers had solidified their fundraising calendars and were on track to achieving ambitious revenue goals. Half the battle of organizing an event is marketing it and creating enough hype to maximize registration numbers. With data insights, this also simplifies the lead tracking process.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Catalogue for Philanthropy made use of Giving Tuesday Now (a national fundraising day to support nonprofits through COVID) to hype up their own one-day giving event online. First, choose a day that means something to your organization or those you help.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

She pointed to this video from Chris Brogan about overnight success - and how important it is to focus on the results of the work, not the hype or number of Twitter followers. The chapter is called learning loops is about tracking and reflection. If we concentrate on our influence, we forget the end goal. We get caught up in our ego.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2010

I'm not buying an iPad , nor am I buying into the hype about it. Someone like my Mom who uses her not-the-latest-and-greatest computer for email and web surfing and keeping track of her finances and buying stuff on Amazon. But I'm a realist, not a fangirl. The fancrowd is saying that the iPad isn't for geeky-tech types like me.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 29, 2010

I'm not buying an iPad , nor am I buying into the hype about it. Someone like my Mom who uses her not-the-latest-and-greatest computer for email and web surfing and keeping track of her finances and buying stuff on Amazon. The fancrowd is saying that the iPad isn't for geeky-tech types like me. It's for the casual consumer.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Test your messages – use different messages and calls to action, track trends and iterate the most effective techniques. Be authentic, be yourself – supporters care about you and your cause, so don’t get caught up in the celebrity spokesperson hype if it doesn’t make sense for you.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 22, 2024

You can customize the event pages and registration flows, track RSVPs and meal choices, configure seating and table assignments, build out a full agenda, and so much more. With Flipcause, nonprofits can customize the look and feel of their gift shop, manage inventory, track sales, and seamlessly process transactions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. This year there was an entire conference track dedicated to social good. We heard a lot about the use of crowdsourcing, the latest Twitter apps, and why content strategy is so important.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

I track my blog traffic and very little comes from Facebook. There is some ROI, but there is also a lot hype about Facebook. The answers are always the same: 1) From this blog. 2) From my e-mail newsletter. 3) From a friend or colleague. 4) Twitter 5) LinkedIn 6) Facebook. Personally, my ROI from Facebook isn’t that great.

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. This year there was an entire conference track dedicated to social good. We heard a lot about the use of crowdsourcing, the latest Twitter apps, and why content strategy is so important.

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sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2024

If you are a grantmaker, you know how important it is to have a reliable and efficient software system that can help you manage your grants, track your impact, and collaborate with your stakeholders. Remember that amidst all the hype around AI, Blackbaud has been incorporating AI into its products for many years. It’s a win win!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Assuming that many of you read the same popular tech blogs as I do, I'm willing to bet that you have noticed all the hype about Quora. Already there has been a bit of a backlash from some of the early adopters but does that mean that Quora is already on the MySpace track? Author: Corey Pudhorodsky.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2019

If you’re using association management software to keep track of your members and supporters, make sure that you’re using it to engage your supporters in your community. A “hype” or “sizzle” video embedded into your email can help build anticipation for your event and encourage new attendees to get in on the fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

It is easier for Momsrising to explore new platforms because they’ve already established a strong presence on many social media platforms and are using mobile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

My colleague, Evone Heyning, calls this “ more sticky interactions.&# It will also be interesting to track how Jumo helps organizations and causes attract new supporters and what is required in terms of time commitment and strategy to be successful. Is Jumo Worth The Hype? This post is also published on Steve’s blog.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Facebook isn't just all hype. Like a musician performing a new riff on a classic track, don't be afraid to take other people's content and make it your own by adding a touch of commentary when you add it to your Wall. It's an extremely popular site with over 100 million U.S. And its users are groupies not casual fans.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

There’s a steep learning curve to Facebook Ads and to improve you’ll need to experiment and track your results in Google Analytics. Experiment, follow best practices , add a Donate button , track your ROI, and then either build your live streaming strategy or drop it and move on. The same is true with Facebook Stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2006

tools are the right fit for their organizational goals and if so some first steps to have a conversation and not get seduced by the hype. An ego feed lets you easily track who links to you so you can read the post and respond. This session is NOT going to be a web2.0 The point is the conversation is important! for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

I need social network analysis software as the back-end to the donation software that tracks who donated because of whom or at least heard about it via one a friend. " As a marketing person, I would be annoyed if every promotion was successful and extremely hyped but did not somehow lead to a sale. 4) PayPal was an enabler.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality? Can Social Media End Racism? All rights reserved.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Track key metrics To determine how successful your strategy is and see if you’re reaching your goals, you need to know which metrics to track. For example, if your primary goal of a crowdfunding campaign is to raise $10,000, then you’ll know that total revenue is one of the important metrics to keep track of throughout the campaign.

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Qgiv

APRIL 8, 2024

Display these mini goals visually, such as with a fundraising thermometer , to inspire donors and track progress in real time. First, it’s easier to set and track goals for your giving day if the gifts you receive that day aren’t lumped together with your general donation form. Remind donors that the day is coming and build hype.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Refer to your document often to make sure you’re meeting deadlines, staying on track with your goals, and sticking to your budget. Based on your campaign, the data you track will vary a little. We suggest you track the following: High and low points of the campaign (What went well? What didn’t go well?)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

link below ) and pixels to track conversions from your ads. Like Facebook Stories, there’s a lot of hype about stories (which disappear 24 hours after posting), but for most nonprofits, there’s very little tangible ROI in exchange for the time required to create visually appealing, engaging stories.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 16, 2007

There's a more measured article about twitter from the MIT Technology Review that gets beyond the hype to talk about twitter's functionality. When it comes to friends, family, and project team members, that question is often the glue that keeps people updated and on track with each other. Is this good for anything?

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 9, 2022

Build hype. TECH TIP : In Nimble AMS, use the Committee function to organize and track constituent groups like the Board of Directors or a volunteer program in your association. Consider purchasing a small gift card and randomly selecting a winner from those who complete the survey. Volunteer check-in system. Reimbursement policy.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Auction off your biggest, most expensive item (or the item that got the most hype during your event promotion) at or near the end. Neon CRM’s donor management system is full of features you can use to track your supporters’ activities, send segmented communications, track your success, and make future events even better.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Neff and Jordan Viator -- had the great opportunity to lead a session entitled " The Real Housewives of Social Media " Funny Photoshopped pictures were displayed of us, we sported aprons to hype the theme, and we shared information and case studies on various aspects of social media campaigning.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

Technology offers you in-depth analytics that track what your donors engage with. Use Instagram Reels to hype up current campaigns and show off the important work your organization does. Use AI to help your team write different communication templates for your campaigns.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 29, 2009

Yes, it’s overload for those following hundreds or thousands of people or using TweetDeck to track 15 different search terms, but the majority of regular folks I come across are following less than 100 people. As for Twitter, I think that works because what can be lower maintenance than SMS or a single simple column of short messages?

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2006

I'm tracking all my contacts on a piece of paper." So I am very interested in, as we move forward, trying to create some broad-based infrastructure solutions so that it is easier for people to address some of these basic needs. And I think that there can be a split. We're over here; we have no idea what you're talking about.

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