Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

You set objectives, create and implement strategy, identify key metrics, make changes based on your research, then gather new data, then make more changes, then gather more data, and on and on. Measurement of your processes and results—where you spend your time and money and what you get out of it—helps you make better decisions.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 8, 2022

A set of rules, metrics, or policies established by an organization to bring clarity and ease of use to data practices is a data governance policy. Give your association a competitive edge by choosing to emphasize data governance and creating a like-minded policy. What is data governance? .

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

To make it easier, we’ve organized the components of a nonprofit business plan into three categories based on your responsibilities: Board Support and Guidance Vision and Values Alignment Financial and Resource Planning Executive Summary: A brief overview of the nonprofit’s mission, goals, and strategies.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Keep in mind, though, that this is an in-kind donation : Google won’t send you a check. Another cool thing you can do is use the grant to place display ads for your nonprofit on the Google Display Network (GDN). That means you can create ads and show them to targeted audiences when they visit any of those places online.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

This giving day takes place the Tuesday after the U.S. As you make your way through this guide, keep in mind that your GivingTuesday strategy shouldn’t only focus on the day itself. Key fundraising metrics like donor retention rate, donation frequency, and fundraising return on investment (ROI).

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Establish the metrics that will determine which elements work, and which offer opportunities for improvement. The good news?

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this phase, you will review performance, metrics, and outcomes. If you have identified that a change must take place in your organization, chances are you won’t be implementing that change on your own. Don’t set your team up for failure by not giving them the resources they need to be successful. Phase 2: Manage Change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones. Prospecting.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 30, 2023

This resource was made for nonprofits like yours! Keep in mind that the most effective fundraising software offers multiple tools within the same platform. The system should have anti-fraud measures in place and be PCI-compliant. Staff training resources , such as digital courses or videos.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This might mean educational resources, research reports, and industry insights that non-members cannot access. For professional associations, these resources can help your members stay informed and up-to-date in their field. Members can attend events, conferences, and seminars to connect with like-minded individuals.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Assessment occurs through the use of success metrics, otherwise known as key performance indicators (KPIs). Nonprofits don’t have trouble finding success metrics to use. ● Both of those suggestions have their place in the nonprofit community as KPIs, but they’re not starter metrics. This metric is a biggie.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox.

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Greater Giving

MAY 25, 2022

Hosting and marketing a successful event can require a significant investment of time and resources. Marketing your event to everyone who passes you on a random street corner wouldn’t be the best use of your resources. Fundamental Strategies to Maximize your Event Marketing ROI. Let’s jump in! Prepare ahead of time.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the heart of fundraising are the supporters who believe in your cause and want to place their trust, and dollars, into your organization to make a change in the world. Establish the metrics that will determine which elements work, and which offer opportunities for improvement. The good news?

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Imagine what your organization could accomplish in 2022 if you began each initiative with streamlined donor records, an arsenal of canned reports to track key metrics, and a solid plan to prioritize each donor segment individually. DonorPerfect experts designed the 2022 Fundraising Calendar to help you improve your organization’s key metrics.

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Allegiance Group

APRIL 15, 2024

Potential donors use your organization’s website as a resource to learn who you are, what you do, and how to get involved. Use Google Analytics to track metrics like unique visitors, pageviews, backlinks, and more to identify how to create compelling online content. subscribing to your newsletter).

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DNL OmniMedia

MAY 25, 2022

But before you can capitalize on the information stored in your CRM or other nonprofit software, you need to know exactly what analytics to track in the first place. Data Analytics for Nonprofits: 13 Key Nonprofit Metrics. There are virtually unlimited metrics you can track— if you can collect the data, you can analyze it.

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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

Keep in mind that successfully carrying out a powerful fundraising strategy requires a strong partnership between your organization’s marketing and fundraising staff. Also, review your fundraising metrics and data from previous campaigns. When each campaign will take place. 6 elements your fundraising strategy should include.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2014

First off, in terms of metrics, you need to be very clear in your own mind as to what the exact intended end use of that data will be. I think there are two key points to keep in mind here. Resources like the What Works Clearinghouse, the Promising Practices Network, et al are probably good places to start.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

But keep in mind that there is a right and wrong way to do marketing. . Then, assess relevant metrics to see which types of content receive the most engagement. Plan content and assets needed for that post (graphics, quotes, links) in advance and place them on a calendar, so that your entire team is on the same page. .

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Fundraising is often a necessity for schools to provide students and teachers with resources that set them up for success. Whether you’re ready to jump back into in-person fundraising or would rather host a virtual event-free fundraiser , you’ll need tools in place to keep donors’ attention and motivate them to give.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Experiment and keep in mind that those who use Twitter regularly tend to love Twitter. It’s OK to not include links in conversational tweets and replies, but even then sharing links to resources or call-to-actions (CTAs) is often appropriate and useful, especially in Twitter Threads. Schedule tweets in advance.

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DipJar

AUGUST 11, 2022

If your organization is searching for ways to stay consistent in your efforts, DipJar’s fundraising solutions are a good place to begin. Always Keep Your Mission in Mind. Tapping into educational resources, such as annual giving nonprofit podcasts , is another way to set your nonprofit up for success.

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fusionSpan

AUGUST 17, 2023

Membership associations thrive on being a place their members can go for specific content, training and events for their area of expertise. When your members open up an email or log into your portal, you want them to feel that the content they see has been designed and served with them in mind.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 3, 2021

This is a popular capability for local offices to have more autonomy in their content, as well as with employee resource groups, or ERGs. In addition to wellness days and regular check-ins, companies acknowledged that some employees were not in a place to give back mentally. Prominence of ERGs for Employee-Led Guidance.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

Be Mindful of Your Participants’ Time. “ Zoom fatigue is real, so it’s important when creating a virtual fundraising event to be mindful of duration and timing, as well as ensuring that all content offered within your event provides value and actionable takeaways. Create a backup plan for everything.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 18, 2021

In the post, T he importance of a Nonprofit Brand Strategy , Media Cause’s EVP of Creative, Amy Small, wrote that “without those key building blocks in place, launching any creative campaign or initiative (heck, even writing an email series) is akin to constructing a house without putting down the concrete slab first.”.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 6, 2023

Events are a great way to bring like-minded people together and have a good time in the name of your cause. Both have their place and can be highly profitable. You don’t want to spend more than you raise, and poor planning can turn an event into a budget buster that wastes your most precious resource – time and volunteers.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 10, 2021

A good place to start planning is with the ads. Landing pages are the places on your site that visitors will “land” on after clicking on an ad. This is an efficient use of resources, as it ensures that your ads will only be shown to searchers who could reasonably use your services. Landing Pages.

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Top Nonprofits

JULY 21, 2021

The Nonprofit Leadership Alliance’s resource on nonprofit courses lists several options that your organization might consider to get started with a professional perspective. When DEI best practices are covered within this plan, you can keep them front-of-mind along with your organization’s other priorities. Guide Your Staff.

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Candid

APRIL 13, 2021

In line with this signature clause, Google offers nonprofits an exclusive resource that can help them make the world a better place: the Google Ad Grant. Keep in mind, however, that you should measure meaningful conversions. Eligible charitable organizations apply to Google to receive $10,000 a month to use on Google Ads.

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Achieve

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

for quite some time, many nonprofit fundraising coordinators and event planners haven't been using these resources to their fullest extent. Keep in mind that most of your digital fundraising methods will depend on a high-functioning giving page, so don’t neglect this resource. take a look at engagement metrics.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Paid social is, in simple terms, paid advertising that takes place on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, etc with specific targetted audiences in mind. Analyzing metrics on platforms like Instagram and TikTok can help fine-tune your strategies.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 4, 2021

Organizations all over the country do their best to make the world a better place. While some nonprofits have secure resources, most are keenly aware of the perpetual cycle of securing the materials they need for success. As a powerful marketing tool, you’ll benefit from making web design decisions with the Grant in mind.

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CauseVox

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A stellar toolkit: to help out their fundraisers, they put together a resource that answered common questions, provided basic fundraising advice, and laid out scripts for fundraisers to use. Here’s how they tweaked a classic to make it work for them: They used their resources. In this case, that was the park itself. This is a fact.

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CauseVox

APRIL 29, 2021

The first place to get started would be this fundraising plan and goals worksheet. At CauseVox , we believe that the best way to grow your resources is to understand what has worked (and hasn’t worked) in the past. List Your Resources. If you don’t know where you have been, how will you know where you need to go?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this post, I’m sharing my slides , resources , and practical engagement tips with a higher purpose. This has an added benefit of increasing your “people talking about” metric which gets the content into more newsfeeds. LinkedIn groups and company pages are a great place to encourage this type of engagement.

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