OneCause

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Through donating to a nonprofit, your supporters get to connect with other like-minded people all striving towards a shared cause. Interview a major or long-time donor and highlight them in your newsletter. The post Improving Donor Communications: 7 Tactics to Keep in Mind appeared first on OneCause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Each card is a piece of art in my mind. I was frustrated by the exclusivity of the gallery world, and I had not seen the success that some photo journalists have by taking a singular image that could change the world! We know that creativity and freedom of expression go a long way in educating children to be tolerant and open minded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Photo by Gary Clark. My favorite posts were interviews with authors from outside of the nonprofit sector, including Adam Grant , Give and Take and Eric Ries , Lean Start Up and coverage of the Social Innovation Summit: Future of Technology. Learning has kept me inspired and improving what I do. What is your theme for the year?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 20, 2014

While listening to Kimberly Wilson''s Tranquility du Jour podcast interview with fundraising and philanthropic consultant, Lauren Brownstein on Saturday, the quote above really resonated with me. This year, I would like to be more mindful with my philanthropic giving, even if it isn''t a huge amount. Are you giving mindfully?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2008

The Nature Conservancy has used Flickr Group to host a photo contest on its Web site. Here's an interview with Nature Conservancy staff members Evan Parker and Susan Citro about how the organization is using Flickr. Each time we ask for people to submit photos, we tell them how they are going to be used as part of the announcement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Twitter Photo by Jennifer Barr @rjenbarr. ” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information. Yesterday, I spent most of the day offline at the Wisdom 2.0

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

For Fiver, this means pulling client testimonials from thank you letters written by program participants or through phone interviews with families. Keep in mind that some activities and events can require a lot more time, budget, and staff, so be very thoughtful about what you plan on top of all of your other year-end campaign activities.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 31, 2022

It gives your audience a tangible transformation to observe through the sharing of the written word, photos, testimonials, and videos. Storytelling makes it personal and transforms the heart and mind of your target audience by showing them why something is important, instead of just telling them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2015

This photo is from an open space session during last week’s Funders Learning Lab: Investing In Network Leadership. Mind: This mental health charity encourages staff to create a “Wellness Action Plan” with their supervisor. In addition, they offer yoga and mindfulness sessions along with gardening and craft groups.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual volunteer spotlights: Create short video interviews featuring your dedicated volunteers, showcasing their passion for your nonprofit’s cause and the impact of their work. Keep in mind, these individuals don’t have to be celebrities with millions of followers. This drives trust that can encourage future giving.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 8, 2022

While the image of a volunteer holding a clipboard may spring to mind, we all know that it’s an inefficient method for collecting and processing data. Through the discovery process, we discussed how some staff members had to go to remote villages that were a month’s walk through the mountains to conduct interviews.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Operation: Starting Gun in Moore, OK, Summer 2013 Photo By: Kirk Jackson, Team Rubicon 1. "And we can all benefit from a strategic way to approach problems and decisions," he adds. And, how to be prepared -- physically, mentally and emotionally. What leadership skills did you learn playing football that then served you well as a Marine?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 23, 2014

That’s what’s been on my mind lately. I have disruptive approaches to social innovation in mind, with an increasingly connected society where the cost of prototyping and deploying new products is extremely low, and where innovation is no longer the sole purview of well-funded for-profit corporations. 10X: ten times the impact.

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Tech Soup

JULY 30, 2012

Post an eye-catching photo up front and center. (As As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.). Use Facebook's Timeline feature to share photos and videos or ask questions. " Post lots of photos and videos.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 14, 2020

Here are a few things to keep in mind while creating your reimagined competitive experience. Don’t let social distancing stop the fun, and keep in mind that not every community building event should be virtual. Interviews with challenged athletes available on Facebook, with 35+ interviews since the start of the pandemic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2011

Photo by hmcotterill. Photo by TBN98. He takes you through a 6-hour chunk of time in half-hour and hour increments. He clearly identifies types of tasks: planning (prep to do the task), reading, production (writing), interviews, email, and commenting. In the nonprofit sector, time is our most valuable resource.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Use Nostalgia (old class photos) to Spark A Trip Down Memory Lane. ” 3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2016

Flickr Photo by Annamatic3000. Good self-care behaviors – actions that bring you energy such getting enough sleep, walking, or mindfulness – are what can help you deal with work stress. The third way was recently pointed out by Vu Le, Nonprofit With Balls Blogger , in a hilarious way.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With that in mind, here are nine marketing lessons other nonprofits can take away from charity: water. Include photos of the donors or the company logo whenever possible. In fact, Harrison has said that if he talks for an hour, he uses over 200 photos and videos in his presentation. Harrison has over 61.5k

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Bloomerang

JUNE 7, 2022

Did you write the letter with the donor in mind? Another way to show your nonprofit’s impact in a tangible way is to interview your constituents, staff members, volunteers, donors, board members, and stakeholders. When possible, include photos and videos and share these in your appeals. . Optimize your direct mail efforts.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Learn about the past donations donors have made to like-minded nonprofit organizations. As you’re planning fundraising events, your event organizer and fundraisers may frequently be running errands, conducting interviews, and preparing other tasks out in the community. Political giving. Real estate ownership. that we don’t need.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

If homecoming has a theme, you can source the stories, people, and photos that will convey it in an exciting manner. Live tweet updates or share quizzes or nostalgic photos in honor of the event. Assign members of your team to collect pictures, videos, quotes, and interviews. Will there be especially photogenic moments?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 15, 2017

With your organization’s strategies, values, and goals in mind, your consultant can determine the best marketing methods and posting sites for your listing. Executive search professionals are well-versed in the recruitment and interview process, with tested tactics for narrowing down the candidate field.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2020

For some of your opportunities, you might need to interview or screen a volunteer before they can participate. Consider interviewing volunteers with a video chat or conferencing tool, like Zoom or Skype. Depending on the platform, you can even include photos or videos to tell your story. Virtual volunteer screening.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

Although I've been a sponsor of a "sister" for the past two years, and am familiar with the organization's work, to prepare for the interview I read her riveting memoir, Between Two Worlds. You can read a transcript of my interview with Zainab Salbi here. You can read a transcript of my interview with Lisa Witter here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By Sean Kosofsky , is the Nonprofit Fixer and founder of Mind the Gap Consulting. They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. Photo and Bio. If you are with a job training program, maybe you make a bookmark that is focused on job interview tips. Mention the donor in a dedicated email blast or several.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

We did a fun icebreaker having folks take a photo of each other with their smart phones and post on Twitter. Photo by KK. I ran into KK (Kris Krug) who is a free agent extraordinaire and did an interview I’ll publish later. As you can see from the wordle, participants viewed them in both a positive and negative light.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 16, 2008

Flickr Photo Credit: Brainstorms at INDEX: Views by Jacob Bøtter social entrepreneur ashoka creativity What other resources and tools can you recommend to increase creativity and creative problem-solving ? What other resources and tools can you recommend to increase creativity and creative problem-solving ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2008

My Listening Ears, Flickr Photo by niclindh. The point was driven home to me by a commenter from a nonprofit organization named Paulette who works for an arts organization who left this comment on the interview with Marc from the Chicago Symphony: We're trying to figure out how to best engage in social media. Why listening?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Creating a video with social media in mind (while also growing your social media audience organically) is a great way to grow your base and reach more supporters. The highlights of our interview are below: Why is video such an important component of an organization’s digital strategy? Video has a special place in the digital world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2008

Thousands of photos in flickr (and really good ones). Later that summer, I had the honor of being interviewed by Ponzi at BlogHer. A couple of personal highlights of the sessions: Photography Tips Kris Krug who is an awesome photographer who gave us great tips on improving our photos. Two awesome parties.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 4, 2010

I always have a plan in my mind, but I've never put it on paper. Interviews with people who have big visions for a better world. Photo of me on forest path by the hubs. I have a confession to make. Although I help other people with their blog and social media plans, I've never written one up for myself. Blogging tips and advice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2008

It recommends links and photos while you write. I also didn't like the photos it recommended (and in fact one it suggested was all rights reserved). For example, I might not start with a specific a topic in mind. I recently discovered a blogging work flow tool called Zemanta , that according to its web site.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2008

Interview people who have blogs or email lists, and will post a link to the interview. I won't post your name, but I will post your question with my answer, so keep that in mind as you write, if you don't want details in your question to identify you. Flickr photo credit: Daily Traffic uploaded by Nam Nguyen.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2008

On a blank piece of paper write (without editing) a long list, or create a mind map, of all of the issues that are important to you ( i.e. health care, education, foreign policy, the arts, crime, poverty, animal rights, environment, local politics, organic food). You can be as general or specific as you like. obama change America

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

After lunch, I got an opportunity to do a FLIP camera interview with Mark and Christian – posted above. Photo by Ruby Girl Creations. This year, he has a film crew following him creating a documentary. Why Nonprofits and Free Agents Should Work Together. You are not open to some of the possibilities of what exists out there.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

The trip is being organized by the Artistic Director of Women Center Stage, Olivia Greer , who I interviewed last year, as part of Culture Project's EMANCIPATE program. Photo Credit: Cris Williamson and Vicki Randle by Shoshana Rothaizer. women musician New Orleans art activism

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