Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2012

Now a parent with my own children, I involved my kids when they younger when I was fundraising for Cambodia or Creative Commons , We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. Learning To Give. And it can be a rewarding experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The program is specially design to leverage the power of technology in supporting women’s rights and social justice leaders and organizations to advance their work and impact. The participants were at mixed levels of skills and experience and organizations ranged from community/grassroots organizations to larger institutions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Learn more about pricing options and training format to decide which is best for you. An instructor travels to your place of business to teach you how to apply your new features to your existing processes, one-on-one. 3) Support. Levels of fundraising software support typically include phone, email, and chat.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

How to incentivize volunteerism At its core, volunteerism is the engagement and mobilization of groups of people to support others or fight for a worthwhile cause. Volunteerism definition Volunteerism is the act of contributing free labor to conduct community service or support a nonprofit organization.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. Ask: Send a personalized request for support that acknowledges the donor’s past gifts and shares the impact their donation will make. paragraphs in your emails.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re looking to brush up on best practices for annual appeals, boost your fundraising game on social media this GivingTuesday , or build expert storytelling skills to win over supporters this giving season and beyond, we’ve got you covered with this list of 12 free nonprofit books. The Annual Campaign by Erik J.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

I first learned of this concept from Professor Arthur C. One example is the American Heart Association’s Alliance for Healthier Generation , which has increased access to nutritious food, high-quality physical activity, social-emotional support, and tobacco-free environments for tens of millions of children.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2011

Note from Beth: I was thrilled that Paul Connolly agreed to write a guest post sharing some of the public learning taking place through the OE Goldmine Project on the Packard Foundation OE Wiki. How Helpful is Teaching Nonprofits How to Fish? Fundraising advisors encourage this support too. Flickr Photo by Minarae.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hit play and let’s embark on a journey of growth, learning, and success together—because when you bloom, we all grow! In this episode, learn about strategic areas to focus on for better results and use the SMART framework to make sure your goals guide your planning. Listen on the go with the Spotify playlist here.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 23, 2024

Getting your CFRE certificate is a process through which you can learn even more critical skills to enhance your professional work. Passing the CFRE exam demonstrates you’ve done the work necessary and have the skills to develop relationships with donors, increase volunteer engagement, and lead a team of skilled fundraisers.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Consider showing your donors some love by: Calling new or recurring donors (or asking your board for help) to express your gratitude for their support. Creating short, personalized thank you videos to share with supporters. Hosting a donor appreciation event to celebrate your community of supporters.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

As donor behavior continues to change, nonprofits of all sizes must increasingly rely on the generosity of many instead of the consistent support from a few. The transformative impact of arts and culture in communities Supporting arts and culture builds vibrant, resilient, and interconnected communities.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Universities are learning from other industries and accelerating business model innovation, with a focus on hybrid learning and teaching. Lifelong Learning to Lifelong Relationships. Alumni — as well as students — are increasingly looking for practical work/skills-based experience to better prepare them for the workforce.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

2023 Year in Review Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2023 professional accomplishments: Generative AI for Nonprofits : Allison Fine and I published and launched our second book together, The Smart Nonprofit: Staying Human-Centered in Age of Automation in 2022. I just received my 2023 email.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 13, 2023

Put another way, if we ask donors to cover the cost of a learning event to help students gain job skills, with different set amounts per month (e.g., for that 2-hour learning period; lesson preparation time; supplies, etc. If people like the learning sessions, pick that. Why would a donor ever want to stop?!

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

If you’ve been part of the Salesforce community for a while, you’ve certainly heard of Trailhead — the fun way to learn about all things Salesforce. Road-Tested Tips for Designing a Learning Program. First, some tips for your learning program based on our experience. You may have even earned some badges.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

There is so much to learn about Black history and culture and how it has shaped our world, and there are several ways you can support Black businesses and organizations in celebration of Black History Month. Keep reading to learn more about Black History Month and how you can get involved!

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M+R

APRIL 13, 2023

As spring unfolds and the days get longer, many nonprofit supporters are ready for opportunities to show up—in person, virtually, or both!—and Organizer staffing and team management: Ensure there is a staffing team that can support your scaling volunteer program. and take action for your cause.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Aiming to learn more about what it offers and hear the real experience of a fellow. . Thanks for the support, team. . The hope in sharing part of my story is to give program insight to applicants, share the immense value to supporters of the program, and give thanks to my incredibly supportive team. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Last month, I participated in a Design Thinking Lab with network leadership practitioners convened by the Leadership Learning Community. The questions: What do you hope to learn today? For the rest of the morning, we learned about design thinking by doing it through “ A Crash Course in Design Thinking.”

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Volunteer Hub

AUGUST 1, 2021

Making small changes to your process, leveraging the input of volunteers, and creating ongoing value can be enough to make supporters feel as though your nonprofit is challenging them and their contribution to the greater good. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Provide volunteers with valuable skills.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Ever wanted to use open data in support of your advocacy campaigns? Or learn how to use Excel better? Sunnyvale, California: Smart Apps Hackathon (Deep / Machine Learning) — Great Place to Get Started on AI. Seattle, Washington: How to Pick a WordPress Plug-In / WordPress Work and Support Lab.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There was a surge in these perspectives and practices during COVID-19 when grantmakers understood even more strongly how nonprofits step up to support the community. Empathy is about opening yourself up to new perspectives and learning. In the social sector, we have no mechanisms for learning. How do they function?

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

In other words, the question isn’t, “How long does it take to build relationships with new people to lead them to become supporters of this mission?” Chris Barlow has spoken at events put on by CauseVox and other industry leaders to teach thousands of nonprofits these skills.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 20, 2022

Read on to learn why association leadership should take the extra step of investing in volunteers and for a “how-to” on improving volunteer engagement in your program. . Publicly acknowledging your volunteer program is a great method to attract new volunteers and increase the recruitment of highly skilled members. .

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VisionLink

AUGUST 10, 2015

To further improve the livelihood and success of older girls, Aaron's wife has taken on the rewarding task of teaching them how to style hair. Providing the girls with a specialized skill will equip them with resources to enable them to support themselves in addition to avoiding poverty. Interested in learning more?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2012

After I finished teaching an intensive Networked NGO workshop for Packard family planning grantees in Delhi, I headed to Bangalore to visit my friend and colleague, Rufina Fernandes where I conducted a social media workshop for staff and teachers and got see a start up education company and its CSR program, close up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2020

Here’s what I learned from looking over my 2018 professional journal: The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: I published “ The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout ,” with co-author Aliza Sherman in 2016. I will continue to write about and teach workshops on digital strategy. Year in Review.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

On November 29, get the basic tips you need to reach more supporters with effective search engine optimization (SEO). This free webinar will teach you basic SEO tips to help your organization's site and content rank higher in online searches. This hands-on demo will help you learn how to edit and improve your images.

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Volunteer Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Making small changes to your process, leveraging the input of volunteers, and creating ongoing value can be enough to make supporters feel as though your nonprofit is challenging them and their contribution to the greater good. Be flexible and considerate of your supporter’s schedule. Provide volunteers with valuable skills.

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Volunteer Retention Skills Studies 85

Candid

MARCH 9, 2022

Candid: Can you tell us about the patrons who visit your location looking for support? They typically don’t have formalized knowledge of fundraising but are eager to learn. And third, we see a number of individuals from established organizations who are looking for professional development or to learn new skills.

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2022

Their priorities range from facilitating book donation drives to supporting arts education to funding playground construction and family literacy programs. . Visit Grantli to learn more about how I do my grant research and writing and how your organization can find even more funders and funding opportunities. The Awesome Foundation.

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Cloud 4 Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

Dreamforce is Salesforce’s pinnacle event that unites Trailblazers from all over the globe for three days of learning, networking, philanthropy, and fun. Trailblazers are invited to sharpen their skills with 1,000+ sessions and workshops. This year marks 20 years of Dreamforce, making it a cause for celebration.

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Byte Back is a nonprofit computer skills and career training center located in Washington, D.C. Glenn taught himself the skills needed to maintain and repair computers. Byte Back works to fight low wages and ensure STAR (Skilled Through Alternative Routes) workers get the paychecks they deserve. Programs and Impact.

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Kindful

AUGUST 9, 2021

The educational goals for the funders in this list include increasing postsecondary and higher learning opportunities, advancing innovation inside the classroom, engaging more students in the arts, and enhancing early childhood development, just to name a few. Education is one of the more popular issues that many foundations focus on.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Fortunately, Wiggins’s new book, The New CEO , fills that educational gap by teaching you the 10 components that make for a successful CEO transition – whether you are a newly announced or newly appointed CEO. The state of change is so radical that many of your information networks and skills are temporarily blunted.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

The Hartford Artisans Weaving Center's mission is to promote and teach the craft of handweaving in a supportive and creative community.The center, located in Hartford, Connecticut, encourages seniors and people with low or no vision to learn how to create beautiful and original handwoven items — no weaving experience is necessary!

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