Connection Cafe

MAY 2, 2019

Learn from one social good organization how innovating and testing new tactics can help boost advocate engagement. He also gives tips on how to identify people likely to take action on your cause and how to decide which methods of engagement to experiment with. How to determine what new engagement methods your organization should try.

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Podcast Technique Advocacy Method 20

NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The idea more is to see what is working for others to see if it is something that can be replicated without appearing you are simply copying their techniques. Test ideas you have found throughout the industry in your own organization to see how they work for you. Populate Pages with Effective Lead Capture Forms. Author Bio.

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Marketing Data Strategy Test 89

sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

You can also test the use of a pop-up box to encourage giving wherever a visitor happens to be on your website. Gone are the days when organizations relied solely on traditional methods to find and engage donors. Ask friends and family to make a small donation and collect feedback. Don’t forget about your website footer.

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Donor Social Media Websites Content 85

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2018

The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Allen Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. My colleague, Dirk Slater , has written about how he applies the Spectragram technique in his technology/activist trainings. Opening Exercise.

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Participatory Digital Facilitation Exercise 76

Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Involving users at each stage of creation—from discovery to low-fi design to product usability testing—brings emerging ideas to the table and amplifies the voices of those at the front lines of health, the environment, education, and all the global issues our work centers.

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New York Design Phase Lesson 46

Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2021

For example, many organizations have had to shift their resources and budgets to create engaging virtual events and online resources for their constituents, audience research is adapting its modes and methods to better understand the behaviors and needs of new and changing audiences. Ongoing challenges remain.

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Audience Research Change Sample 66

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The conference was framed around the question: Given the convergence of networks and big data and the need for more innovation, what evaluation methods should be used to evaluate social change outcomes along side traditional methods? These methods included: Developmental Evaluation , Shared Measurement , and Big Data.

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Evaluation Generation Method Slides 97

Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Learn from direct response – Study annual appeals, door knocking, and other methods that inspire immediate action. For nonprofits, this means rigorously testing different emotional appeals, stories, and calls-to-action and then reusing what proves most effective. Results, not applause, are the real test.

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Lesson Fundraising Digital Test 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

There are a wealth of theories, ideas, and methods covered, for example the “ SAVI ” model for designing exercises that help learners embrace learning in different styles. From Analysis to Evaluation: Tools, Tips, and Techniques from Trainers. Social Media for Trainers: Techniques for Enhancing and Extending Learning.

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Training Train Technology Instructional Design 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Descriptions of key digital measurement concepts, terminology and analysis techniques. Peer Instruction and the flipped classroom is a research-based, interactive teaching method developed by Eric Mazur at Harvard University in the 1990s. Guidance on how to build an effective measurement plan.

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Analytics Google Digital Free 106

Whole Whale

MAY 19, 2023

Test and iterate : AI-generated images may not always meet your expectations on the first try. Test different prompts and variations to find the best results. Stay up-to-date with AI advancements : AI technology is constantly evolving, and new techniques and tools are being developed.

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Images Build Library Generation 52

Global Giving

JANUARY 21, 2015

I clicked a link to an article on Upworthy , a viral news site always on the forefront of testing stickiness and psychological hooks. What We Tested. Our Method. I decided to test dropping the pretense and just offer the user the ability to sign up for the mailing lists directly. Part 1: The Foot-in-the-Door technique.

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Experiment email Test Language 52

Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Wikipedia supports donations in more than 70 different currencies and 16 payment methods. Always Be Testing: Wikipedia does a tremendous amount of testing that has helped to improve their online fundraising results. Last year, they tested more than 800 different banners that influenced this year’s online campaign.

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Wikipedia Campaign Online Learning 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2011

I like to use a combined method. Another way is to let qualitative data inform a hypothesis that you go on to test with numerical data. The above shows the methods. When the issue of interest moves from measurement for accountability/compliance to #evaluation for learning from Karcsig.

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Story Data Analysis Measure 121

Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2023

If you’re hosting a text fundraising campaign for the first time, make sure you run a few test text messages once you choose a fundraising platform. Create your goals using the SMART method. One common method is to use humor in your text fundraising appeals. Another method is to utilize urgency in your messaging.

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Guide Fundraising Platform Campaign 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2012

Peeragogy comes from Howard Rheingold via his Social Media Classroom and he explains it here: When I participated in the Change: Education, Learning, and Technology MOOC , I grew even more interested in the intersection of digital media/networks with self-directed learners and collaborative learning methods.

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Learning Network Organization Classroom 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2009

I had the pleasure having lunch with Avinash over at the Googleplex. The chapter that caught my curiosity was Chapter 7: Failing Faster - Unleashing the Power of Testing and Experimentation and we discussed it in the video above. I've summarized a couple of the tips he offers about methods for testing. (1)

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Analytics Web Screencast Metrics 94

Everyaction

MAY 24, 2018

To compensate for these changes in individual behavior, digital campaigners have had to up their testing and innovating game to new levels, and bite the bullet and send more email than ever before. Having a tool that allows for easy segmentation and testing is key to improving email deliverability. This is where EveryAction comes in!

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Benchmark Digital Trend Report 62

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2012

On New Year’s Day, I heard a story on NPR about some research on instructional techniques used by many college professors – the lecture and how it is less effective in an age information abundance. They gave the students tests based on content and scored them. Content Delivery Is Not Learning.

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Experiment Learning Create Exercise 116

Achieve

JANUARY 17, 2016

Quantitative methods will likely use a survey as the data collection instrument, whereas qualitative methods might necessitate in-depth interviewing. And mixed-methods will, in most cases, require both kinds of data collection tools. Others yet are capable of either or both techniques.

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Survey Research Method Studies 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2017

The Pomodoro method and app is one way to avoid the productivity loss of procrastination. There are many Mood Trackers, apps that let you you chart your emotions and thoughts and test different self-management techniques. That is procrastination and is one symptom of being distracted.

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Product Lebanon Calendar gMail 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2010

I posted the above photo on my Facebook page , primarily to test how different content sparks interaction on my own Facebook page. But as a bonus, I learned from Facebook expert Mari Smith , that sandwich boards and window clings with Facebook and Twitter IDS are an effective technique to close the loop between offline and social media.

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Offline Social Media Action Media 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

There are two different methods to evaluate your training. But, if you use reflection, documentation,pilot tests, and iteration, it is like tasting your soup while there’s still time to make adjustments. But disciplining yourself to reflect afterwards always gives the reward of improvement. Use Learning Theory.

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2012

Instead he guides you on how to focus on what matters and ignore the rest. He offers both daily techniques that help you reach longer-term goals. I’ve been immersed in writing about measurement and testing instructional frameworks this year. Bregman has a method for that. This is similar to the pomodoro technique.

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Reflection Technique Journal Teach 102

Connection Cafe

MAY 22, 2013

I don’t know for sure, but I can show you how to answer that question for yourself using the good ol’ scientific method and Google Analytics. Yes, the same technique that ultimately brought us things like space shuttles and smartphones can help you increase your online donation rates (no beakers or Bunsen burners required).

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Technique Analytics Google Test 44

NTEN

OCTOBER 12, 2011

I like to use a combined method. Another way is to let qualitative data inform a hypothesis that you go on to test with numerical data. Some of the techniques include analyzing narrative data in a structured way to test and refine a theory of change. The above shows the methods. I am too, just a little.

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Story Data Analysis Structure 74

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2013

” One method that some nonprofits engage in to improve an event or campaign is an “ After Action Review.,” Once you understand your own behavior and a technique for letting go of failure, you need to understand other people in your organization and establish this as a way of working.

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Global Social Artist Technique 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2011

I’ve been experimenting with a practice model that I’ve been using over the years and was able to crystallize some of my thinking into “ Crawl, Walk, Run, Fly&# that I’ve been testing for designing training workshops and peer learning projects. Also, as with all frameworks, the reality is messy.

Social Media 101

Social Media Practice Media Social 101

Gyrus

OCTOBER 14, 2016

In fact, quite the contrary it is meant to be informative, taken at face value, and tested so that there is no question about its intent, or encroaching gray area surrounding what elements can be governed within an organization. It may be time to consider changing your delivery method.

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Training Train Game Fun 60

sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

In a nutshell, creating a social media strategy that can stand the test of time. It gets into some real finite looks at strategy, too, and types of approaches that work, including participation, serving great content, top down influencer approaches and empowerment techniques like crowdsourcing.

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Question Social Media Empowerment United States 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 30, 2012

I like the metaphor of a sommelier, They know the grapes, the winemaker and their techniques, and vintages. A Simple Method For Getting Started. Robin has tested hundreds of tools – from free to enterprise level. They taste many wines to find the best of the best to match with the food in the restaurant.

Content 101

Content Skype Learning Slides 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Example of A/B Testing Results. There are no systems in place, no dashboards or simple collection method. Testing and Coordinating: At this stage, the organization is regularly collecting data but in a bunch of different spreadsheets and collected by different people or departments. What is the difference?

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Culture Data Measure Social Media 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

I was thrilled to work with the Brainerd Foundation staff to help design and facilitate a design lab using techniques based on Luma Institute methods earlier this month. In some ways, a design lab can be thought of as “participatory research and testing.”. Why Use One? It is called “Rose, Bud, Thorn.”

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Design Strategy Facilitation Advocacy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2015

Data collection may occur from time to time, but there is no formal reporting.There are no data systems in place, such as dashboards or simple collection methods. Data visualization techniques are used not only to report the data analysis but also to reflect on best practices culled from the data.

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Culture Data Create Reflection 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2020

Test your technology before the meeting and resolve any technical issues. Another fun role is “Rabbit Hole Monitor” that uses a technique called “ ELMO ” (enough already let’s move on). Many platforms have a technical testing page and good tech support, include those links ahead of your meeting.

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Facilitation Virtual Effective Technique 163

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2008

What are some techniques and tools for interactive presenting? There are different methods of incorporating audience feedback depending on the format of the panel or session. I'm presenting in August at a conference and I'm so going to test it out. But what happens when you go into the real world and attend conferences?

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Tools Poll Channel Blended 50

NTEN

OCTOBER 29, 2008

There are several key techniques for dispersing information effectively. The tools have changed, but the need for knowing your audience, having an end goal, testing theories, and acting on lessons learned remains the same. It involves method, just like anything else. Test for What Works.

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Social Media Generation Media Digg 76