Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Online social networks and the Internet are a part of our everyday life, work, and even death – whether we embrace it or not, we need a good guide to navigating this world. Impact and Excellence by Sheri Chaney Jones. The Digital Mystique by Sarah Granger.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

The social impact landscape in Romania is complex and exciting – you can see struggle and hope, fear and enthusiasm mixed in every conversation and every presentation. I had the opportunity to facilitate the IT track and had lots of fun poking, prodding, and supporting some really interesting conversations and sharing sessions.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The recession certainly had an impact across the entire nonprofit sector. Target Analytics, a Blackbaud company, has been looking at trends in online and offline giving for many years now. A recent meeting of the donorCentrics Internet Giving Benchmarking Group reviewed online and offline giving between 2005 and 2009.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

The Power of Platforms – "The results from a new study from Pew Internet and Life Project found that when citizens believe their governments are sharing more information, they are more likely to feel satisfied with civic life. ." “Is it even possible to measure online influence, divorced from offline influence?&#

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Today, most modern nonprofits engage in at least limited online fundraising to engage supporters even while following social distancing guidelines. However, given the specificity of the law, it is necessary to understand what counts as online donation solicitations and how crossing state lines can impact your online fundraisers.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With simple registration pages, your supporters can easily buy tickets to your next event. Your supporters are more likely to purchase tickets to your event if the registration process is simple. These tools help you reach your supporters no matter where they are.

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CauseVox

MAY 12, 2022

Your donation page can have a big impact on your revenue, positively or negatively. A good donation page also: Inspires donors to give Connects fundraising to your mission Supports everyday giving and specific campaigns. Donation pages should make it simple for anyone, on any device, to give in support of your nonprofit or charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

We are in the middle of global disruption due to widespread mobile Internet and cloud technology, Big Data, the rise of the collaborative economy and crowdsourcing/funding. And one thing he said about the impact of living in an autonomous world, “Empathy, human touch and interaction will be become more important.” .

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 10, 2013

With a mission that’s inspired viral attention across the internet, it’s impossible not to be humbled by the groundswell of support triggered by the small organization in Columbia Falls, Maine. Wreaths Across America’s Incredible Impact. Support for Our Fallen Is Down.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A recent event has brought up some huge red flags for me around data, around communities, around social impact, inclusion and even more. This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. What it Means to Individuals.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A recent event has brought up some huge red flags for me around data, around communities, around social impact, inclusion and even more. This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. What it Means to Individuals.

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NetWits

MAY 20, 2008

The Challenge: Bread for the City wanted a new website that would create a more professional image, drive more support for the mission, and allow the organization to better integrate its online and offline marketing activities. Success stories demonstrate the organization’s community impact to supporters.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

It doesn't matter how complex your mission is, or if your work covers some issues, you can still deliver a simple story by concentrating on one aspect, or you can narrow down your goal to a particular impact. Identify key places where to promote your campaign like social media, message boards, and offline locations.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. Regional and local leaders were supported and given the opportunity to shine. Cause-First.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 12, 2013

Today he runs his own consulting company, Adapt ∞ Impact , which serves the nonprofit community exclusively. DISCLAIMER: My recommendations are based on experience as a business owner, nonprofit executive director, and systems engineer supporting QuickBooks installations. He's been involved with nonprofits and community.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

In this webinar, fundraising experts from Union of Concerned Scientists, Blackbaud and Care2 will analyze the most significant results of the newly released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. How can I leverage online and offline giving for better fundraising results? So what and who cares?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Matthew Mahan , vice president of impact at Causes. More specifically we discussed grass roots fundraising and the rapid growth of online platforms that allow people to raise money for the causes they support. He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. You’ll hear from the below folks in this hour long session …. Negatively?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 23, 2014

The new gadgets and channels that are available today don’t just change how we do marketing, or where a product or service might be offered (online vs. offline vs. mobile device). Share current donor demographics in support of your case. Keep that in mind as your present your case for support. Be Ready for Questions.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

Charity and Technology in the Online Universe This infographic from Mashable and Shane Snow puts social good into better context with donation numbers, growth charts, and some comparisons to its offline counterparts. Includes data from Blackbaud , American Red Cross , MobileMarketer.com , and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

I’m joining a panel to talk about the response for support after the Haiti earthquakes last year. Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Power : lastly, and very importantly, we see our contributions making an impact.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Here is Marc's communiqué from NetSquared-Land: I am excited to contribute to the Cloud Computing Worldwide campaign by sharing a perspective from NetSquared , an initiative of TechSoup Global that supports a network of people interested in the connection of technology and social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2015

This year I took off a full two weeks during the holiday, spending time with family on the Big Island on a coffee farm and mostly offline. It also helps participants take risks in trying new techniques because they have the support of their peers. I also gave a plenary talk at AFP in San Antonio, Texas. My Three Words.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Ron Weber, Trinet Internet Solutions, Inc. Supporters need a designated space to read about your cause, perhaps leave comments and give donations. Whether it's on your homepage or an internal web page, use this space to establish credibility by sharing how last year's holiday donations impacted your beneficiaries. case studies.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Some of the key trends supporting rapid adoption of technology by nonprofits are: 1) Online lifestyle, behavior and giving of consumers and donors leading to success. Nonprofits of all sizes are able to reach millions of donors while simultaneously sharing the need and impact of a donors support. . 2) Mobile technology.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

The internet connection here is such that I don’t think a live blog portal will sustain itself. over time have gotten other metrics and impact from working on this goal. Are there ways of catching offline datapoints? HSUS - integrated it with everything else, email campaigns/newsletters, offline, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

Educate general public, local leaders, supporters, donors and volunteers. Reach new supporters, donors and volunteers. Provide more ways to engage or support. Are your supporters, donors, volunteers online? Reach new supporters, donors and volunteers. Provide ways for people to engage and/or support.

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Forj

MAY 25, 2021

This task is made even harder if your CME learning management system ( CME LMS ), the platform that delivers eLearning to your association’s members, fails to support you in the effort. The goal of this piece is to ensure that the next CME LMS you invest in supports your organization effectively. Offline use with automatic sync.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

We provide a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. Sustainable product and solid support from a nonprofit specialist. Helpful resources on Twitter: Pew Internet report.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2016

I also facilitated sessions on healthy and productive online and offline meetings for Guide Star, including a sessions about walking meetings at NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference and Online Community Managers Meetup. Organizations must support staffs’ self-care efforts through clearly articulate values, policies, and programs.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 5, 2020

If you want to know how to run an amazing year-end fundraising campaign (both online and offline) for your organization, check out our three part series How to Do Year-End Fundraising the Right Way. The primary difference between offline fundraising letters and e-mail fundraising letters is length. The rule online is less, less, less.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

The workshop was hosted by Compasspoint , with support from the Lucile and David Packard Foundation. A couple things I discovered by following participants' ant trails: The Bay Versus the Bay: This was an excellent example of how social media strategy can support behavior change or action. View more presentations from kanter.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Beth is an expert in facilitating online and offline peer learning, curriculum development based on traditional adult learning theory and other instructional approaches. Not matter what we call them, we are only just beginning to understand Gen Z and their impact on society as well as the implications for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

How do we—innovators, entrepreneurs—know what's going to make real-world impact and where do we start? Community Funded Reporting : The news industry is dying but in its wake are new business models to support investigative journalism. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? Let's discuss: join us!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 3, 2011

gathering accurate and timely information on the impact of their work. communicating their mission to current and prospective supporters, funders and donors. give you on-the-go access to systems and information via the Internet and mobile devices. maintaining/increasing funding. generating interest in their initiatives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

" I did manage to get Internet access on my nokia N95 and couldn't resist Twittering his quip. Seth Godin - Flip the Funnel concept -- get our supporters to leverage their networks. Why it works: conversation, authentic, story, translates into action -- how do I let go and let my supporters take hole of my messaging.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2010

There’s quite the age gap between these two individuals, but I guess that’s what’s so great about the Internet: it’s accessible to people of all ages. For nonprofits, it means just that, as well as getting a better glimpse into the personal lives of supporters. Brush teeth. What’s cool these days?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

How do we—innovators, entrepreneurs—know what's going to make real-world impact and where do we start? Community Funded Reporting : The news industry is dying but in its wake are new business models to support investigative journalism. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? Let's discuss: join us!

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