Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. Connect with past and current co-workers , colleagues, partners, and influencers. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In all settings, the greatest responsibility lies with those of us who are privileged to hold a position with power, influence, and the ears of decision-makers. Will Rogers, the American stage and film actor, once said, “Get someone else to blow your horn and the sound will carry twice as far.” Amplify the voices of others.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

This week, I participated in the Open Government Workshop , which brought together a group of leaders across the federal government sector. The sessions are designed to develop tactical recommendations for federal agencies developing their open government plans, which are due to be published on April 7. Here are some highlights below.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This might sound easy, but sharing an idea with your board, boss, or team can be tricky, even nerve-wracking. This approach creates a perception of objectivity and avoids the appearance of undue influence, which can happen when only the boss takes on this role. Or you’re stuck. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A lot of our food and music influence comes from her. . Even though I grew up learning Spanish, I am still always learning because there are so many different sounds and slang across backgrounds. Growing up in the Bronx, I have been influenced a lot by other Hispanic cultures, like the Mexican and Dominican communities.

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sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2021

NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. How were you able to leverage this experience when the Museum’s physical opening was delayed due to COVID-19? Even though the museum is now open, the Museum Without Walls will continue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

For example, accepting gifts of stock by opening a brokerage account, accepting Venmo donations, accepting cryptocurrency , and accepting donations from Alexa (Amazon devices). It’s easier than it sounds. Take free or paid classes, courses, or webinars to learn how to fundraise. Then help implement these tools.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Internet Fame and the True Impact of Influence — SocialFish – "You may be aware that there is a big debate going on in the social media blogosphere about “influence&#. Maybe you’re starting to think that influence is not about how many followers someone has on Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2012

Sounds pretty awesome, right? It involves creating a forum where wide and varied stakeholders can share and learn together in an open, transparent way. I have to admit it sounded more than a little daunting for several reasons. The time, money and effort also sounds overwhelming. Learning in Public.

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.orgSource

MAY 1, 2023

It sounds instantaneous—as if you could type a few commands and new software would magically turn your organization into a super-powered generator of member engagement and delight. To be successful,” he notes, “you have to be open to lifelong learning. We need another term for “digital transformation.” If only it were that simple.

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NTEN

JULY 19, 2011

Yet, critics seem unduly preoccupied with tools and/or the use of metrics like open and click rates and contrast that with proven skills of movement building and civil disobedience. If you ask for your open and click rates you'll get them. How is the decision maker influenced and when? What is the theory of change?

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Wait, before you stop reading, this question isn’t as silly as it sounds. If no one on your team combines the skills of a hand-holder, diplomate, ambassador, influencer, and adept translator of member-speak, it may be time to consider hiring a chief experience officer. If your brand was a person, who would it be?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 13, 2010

We thought this would be an easy part of the book to write – all we’d have to do is find examples of how boards online, opening up decisionmaking to outside influences. Sounds like science fiction doesn’t it? Blogging and Tweeting An Open Board Meeting by Beth Kanter.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

While these are examples of some of the most famous benefit concerts, your concert doesn’t need to be historic to have a large influence on your cause. Not only does the concert need to sound good, but it needs to be accessible for your guests. Secure a venue The right venue can make or break your benefit.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 6, 2021

NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. How were you able to leverage this experience when the Museum’s physical opening was delayed due to COVID-19? Even though the museum is now open, the Museum Without Walls will continue.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 17, 2014

Sound familiar? In essence your board members are your greatest messengers, often the most connected to other potential influencers and donors and well positioned to grow your network of influence. What new ones are they open to engaging with? Explain the role of social media. Are they comfortable using social media? •

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

” Any of that sound familiar? I’d like to hear from our other members, though, so they can speak without being influenced by your knowledge or experience.” Don’t influence him. .” “Nobody shows up on time. Then, they want to leave early.” ” “Nobody comes prepared.” Well, have no fear.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2010

Opening up organizations is uncomfortable because it strikes at the heart of what so many organizational leaders were taught as their jobs — to protect the organization by controlling everything that happens inside and outside their walls. Opening up [.]. Also, it is useful to share some of the wild success stories.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

" and the trumpets sounded for transparency of government data and innovation. Now, Hope Street Group (a Forum One client) has opened up the policy making process with a new collaboration platform: Policy 2.0. The three steps are: Tags: Influence Online Community. First came "Web 2.0" Then came "Gov 2.0"

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

At the sound of our cheers, about 5 more people meandered in. says that it will "Turn your static email list into a dynamic online community by discovering the social media influence of your most connected contacts," with the slogan, "Listen. He told us to watch the door; we waited and cheered. Attentive.ly.". Test, test, test.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

Does this sound familiar? Among the many principles he shared in his two classic books How to Win Friends and Influence People and How to Stop Worrying and Start Living , Carnegie included nine ways to simply be a leader. How did something that looked so easy all of a sudden become so hard? Here they are: 1.

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Classy

JULY 20, 2021

Loyalty, trust, and a strong understanding of the product offerings are some of the main factors that influence a customer’s decision to work with a certain company, and that starts with one of the first people they meet, an account executive. Margaret: The conversations we have are so much more genuine, unique, and open.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

Sharing forges connections with followers that improves relationships, achieve goals, and amplifies a leader’s influence. The big shift that leaders have to make is to be more comfortable with openness. This means sharing stories and visuals.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

You don’t want your stories to sound like obvious marketing pitches. There’s nothing worse than an unengaged board—but on the flipside, there’s nothing better than an engaged, excited and passionate board that’s willing to champion your cause and influence a community for good.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

I think you create balance by focusing the competition on the stages of: Open door policy for contributing/submitting. That sounds like it is easier to creating a crowdsourcing event or call for the crowd instead of a community; and maybe it it. Public voting process. Public’s favorites put to expert judges for final selection.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 20, 2014

Opening the conversation about social media to your board. Your CEO is the board’s default sounding board, so it’s important that s/he be clear and know what initiatives you’re proposing to them and how they can help. A great goal around blogging is to encourage board members to write at least one blog post per year.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event offered an interesting example of a great tweet in that the campaign kicked off with a question posed on Twitter that gave followers an opportunity to share information and resources, opening up an engaging conversation on the topic of using video for nonprofits and libraries.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 2, 2014

It is what it sounds like: a book of original sheet music, beautifully designed and complemented with artwork and text. In my experience, the best participatory experiences are as constrained and clear as possible in the invitation offered, and as open-ended as possible in the outcome generated. There are twenty songs in Song Reader.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Moderate Approach: Understand the argument for an early investment but will also insist on a sound cost/benefit analysis when new ways of doing things are not yet fully proven. Capacity building that takes an incremental approach and is a balance of strategy and action leads to capacity building that sticks. Wait for maturation?

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Similarly, since 2001, Innocetive.com has used "open innovation" to identify solutions in chemistry, life sciences, engineering, and other fields. As of September 18, the count of open challenges was: 10: NASA. Because these contests are online and open, a wide audience of people can view and participate.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

Fink of BlackRock sent an open letter to CEOs letting them know that BlackRock will no longer support them unless they start contributing to society. And/or you can leverage social media influencers to fundraise on behalf of your partner organizations (while helping you spread the word of the social good your brand is doing.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

The proposed solutions – a ban on the use of “conflict minerals” in mobile phones – sounds good on paper. For a nonprofit to be transparent means that it is open, accountable, and honest with its stakeholders and the public. Building relationships with online/offline influencers and getting them to be messengers for the cause.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 27, 2021

Sound familiar? A good bartender will not over-serve, regardless of an open bar or limited drink ticket situation. Pro-tip: Plan on having an open bar? Whatever you decide regarding attendee goal, try to have your plan mapped out before opening registration or ticket sales. If you sound stressed, others will follow suit.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Sounds like you? Locate the right person in HR and conduct an open exploratory to discover how CSR can support and collaborate with HR. Their ability to influence peers over time is the type of champion you want and need. Don’t take it personally and definitely don’t worry. There are many ways to reinvigorate your program.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 5, 2018

Fink of BlackRock sent an open letter to CEOs letting them know that BlackRock will no longer support them unless they start contributing to society. And/or you can leverage social media influencers to fundraise on behalf of your partner organizations (while helping you spread the word of the social good your brand is doing.).

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 14, 2016

The challenge is that Millennials behave differently than the generation of supporters before them, and technology has hugely influenced their communication styles and preferences. These stories don’t try to guilt the reader into donating, nor do they sound “doom and gloom.”. So where should you start? Engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

The conference had fast and reliable wifi and many had their laptops opened and were tweeting before the conference started – so I encouraged using Twitter as a back channel. anilkanji : @kanter talks about #operaplot – sounds hilarious #ncwk. saramcmillen : What do we socialize first?

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