Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Join me on February 22nd at 9:00 am PT for a LinkedIn Live with Zoe Amar for a conversation about taking the first step for responsible AI adoption.We’ll discuss the challenges, tips, and practical resources available. As early adopters, they shared valuable insights on the early stages of AI adoption for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. Rituals can boost our personal productivity because they allow us to focus and reach our goals without distraction. Rituals can also be used by teams in the workplace to improve effectiveness.

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DECEMBER 18, 2023

Salesforce has been at the forefront of AI in CRM technology ever since it first introduced an AI tool, Salesforce Einstein , to the platform in 2016. At the heart of every effective Salesforce implementation lies a good data strategy. Ready to supercharge your Salesforce with AI? All this is just the start, however.

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Greater Giving

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a part of our lives for a long time, powering our smartphones’ virtual assistants, personalizing content recommendations on streaming services, and ushering in innovations in self-driving car technology. And there are a variety of opinions out there about AI. And should we be using it or not?”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 19, 2023

By Meredith Gray , Head of Marketing at Keela – a complete software solution for nonprofits looking to grow revenue, centralize and manage data, and deepen donor engagement. As the world becomes increasingly more digital, nonprofits around the globe are recognizing the importance of accepting online donations as a form of giving.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 27, 2024

Right at the fingertips of so many organizations moving the good work forward, and yet there is still not a greater prioritization of engaging women donors. This can include incentive structures, remembering that women’s philanthropy is part of thinking more inclusively in programming, speakers, professional development, and etc.

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Whole Whale

MAY 17, 2023

You’re in the middle of organizing that virtual fundraiser, planning a crucial advocacy campaign, or just trying to catch up on your email backlog, and there it is: another forward from your boss, bursting with the latest and greatest in artificial intelligence (AI). Why are CEOs and executive directors so insistent on this AI thing?

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2022

Today’s software platforms have a number of built-in tools that remove much of that manual work, if you know how to use them. Process automation can be scary for nonprofits because it can feel like you are giving up some control. Making the Case for Automation in Nonprofit Organizations.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 16, 2024

Nonprofit leaders managing both types of fundraisers need to equip and motivate everybody throughout the campaign. You know your supporters best and which outlets they use the most. Send Handwritten Letters First, Not Emails Email is faster and can return instant results, but old-fashioned handwritten letters give that personal touch.

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Whole Whale

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

When MySpace and Friendster first came on the scene opening the door to Web 2, nonprofits couldn’t fathom that one day they would be hiring for “Social Media Managers”. A couple of decades later a quick search on Idealist.org turns up over 2000 current jobs and tons of nonprofit social media professionals on networks like Nonprofit.ist.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. Most recently, we co-authored a policy brief for the Toda Peace Institute on the age of automation and it implications for civil society. Here’s this month’s roundup. Social Change.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

When you think of nonprofits, you don’t always associate them with “high-tech.” With artificial intelligence becoming a major part of private businesses, nonprofits have also started using AI for automating the procedures and tasks. But that might be changing soon. Resolving food and water crises.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 11, 2023

Objection 1: Bias in Bias out One of the most significant concerns with GPT models is the potential for them to reflect and perpetuate biases present in the data used to train them. This can lead to biased outputs and reinforce existing inequalities. This can lead to biased outputs and reinforce existing inequalities.

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

News outlets will now look more at how a CEO Tweets vs what is reported in a quarterly earnings report. On LinkedIn, for example, posts from a company account are throttled and aren’t shown as much as posts that come from an individual account. . LinkedIn Analytics with Shield AI tool for a personal profile.

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Global Giving

APRIL 25, 2020

You’ve seen it in your newsfeeds, in your inbox, and in action movies — artificial intelligence, or AI, is having a moment. The chatter is everywhere, and it can be challenging for organizations, especially those that tend to have fewer technical resources on staff, to know how these new tools might help (or hinder) their work.

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Media Cause

JUNE 7, 2023

What is AI, and How Does it Work? AI, if used correctly, can be extremely useful for coming up with new ideas or saving time on administrative or repetitive tasks, but if misused, it can cause a host of problems, some of which we’re still discovering.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 24, 2018

Here is a recent roundup of articles, blog posts, and research on the “Age of Automation” and what it means for nonprofits. Special Report: AI for Good: Earlier this month, Allison Fine and I wrote an op-ed for the Chronicle of Philanthropy on the age of automation and it implications for fundraisers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

As Jeremiah Owyang , founder of Crowd Companies , describes it as drones, robots, chat bots, and AI. He should know, having tracked and observed the disruption caused by online technology over the past decade. What does this mean for the nonprofit sector in the future? Think cyborgs. Grassroots organizing. Poverty Reduction.

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Top Nonprofits

MARCH 12, 2021

The new year is off and running, and many nonprofits are starting to plan for this year’s fundraisers. But with a limited amount of time and resources, how do you decide which strategies to implement again this year and which to leave behind? Investing in AI-powered solutions. Appealing to younger donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2018

NYC Event: On Thursday, July 12th, Allison Fine and I will be leading an event at the NYC Tech Club on Bots, AI, and Nonprofits. If you are in NYC, you are invited to join us ! Allison Fine and I have been researching and writing about the age of automation and nonprofits.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

There’s no such thing as the “best” fundraising software for nonprofits. The best software for your nonprofit—the one that fits your size and budget, style of fundraising, technical know-how, and donor preferences—might be only the third or fifth or twentieth best option for another group. How do you communicate with donors?

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Kindful

APRIL 15, 2021

Selecting the right donor management platform can have a profound impact on how your nonprofit manages donations, communicates with current and potential donors, analyzes donation data, and makes decisions about future projects pertaining to the organization. Why personal touches are important for nonprofits.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

Nonprofit marketing is the use of strategic methods by organizations to promote their missions and secure donations and funding. This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Put simply, the more exposure a nonprofit receives, the larger impact they can make.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 21, 2023

This post describes actions you can take to implement the findings of Bloomerang’s 2023 Fundraising Planning and Climate Report. 1,071 fundraising professionals were surveyed at small and medium-sized nonprofits supporting a variety of causes. The post starts off with general guidance. One size does not fit all.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

Reshaping nearly every aspect of how mission-driven organizations work and deliver services, the COVID-19 digital transformation sparked new ways to work together remotely, transition in-person events to online experiences, and deliver services digitally. Pilots and prototypes to test digital transformation.

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Otherwise, there’s a good chance their membership will lapse as they take their business elsewhere. A recent report from Salesforce.org, The Fundamentals of Marketing and Engagement at Nonprofit Organizations , suggests they may not be. Is keeping up with technology trends on your association’s radar? They’re evolving, too.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Aaron knows that by creating a donor experience that goes beyond one transaction, you can inspire a deeper connection that will impact your mission for years to come. They seek “an America where no one is hungry.”

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 29, 2023

Online fundraising is increasingly essential for nonprofits, but these types of initiatives come with unique challenges. To effectively ramp up fundraising, your nonprofit needs the right online fundraising platform for your needs. What are online fundraising platforms? Give donors an easy way to show their support.

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 8, 2020

So, you’re starting a nonprofit, that’s great! Your next step is choosing specific software tools that can help you get it off the ground. But here’s the problem, how do you know which ones are right for you when they all seem to be offering similar services? Good news, I have some of the answers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2019

Rituals can also be used by professionals to boost personal productivity because rituals capitalize on our brains’ ability to direct our behavior on autopilot, allowing us to reach our goals even when we are distracted or preoccupied with other things. I also use it as a year in review tool. What gave me joy?

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

We do not know the full power of artificial intelligence (AI) yet. Further, I don’t think we fully understand what the future holds for us concerning AI. I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. So, what changed?

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 1, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) might just be the buzzword of the year, and with good reason. From filtering email spam to offering up personalized Netflix recommendations, AI already underlies many routine aspects of our lives in ways we don’t even realize. AI has also penetrated the commercial sector in a number of ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2019

Salesforce.Org recently published an e-book, AI for Good: Nonprofit Trends & Use Cases. It is a good primer for nonprofits (non-techies) who want to understand what the heck AI is and how it might be useful to their nonprofit. There are many speciality areas for AI.

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CauseVox

MAY 11, 2023

It’s truly amazing to see how fast artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved and transformed various industries, including the nonprofit sector. As a nonprofit professional, you’ll be thrilled to know that AI is your new secret weapon for elevating your operations, fundraising, and outreach efforts.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With advances in technology such as artificial intelligence, automation, and cloud services flooding the marketplace, nonprofits feel the pressure to adapt, adopt, and innovate. But how do you determine what’s worthwhile and what’s a distraction from your mission? Take adoption of cloud technology as a good example.

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MARCH 26, 2024

Because nonprofits depend on donations, they’re often stretched thin for resources. Luckily, there are plenty of free nonprofit resources online for your organization to take advantage of. These resources often offer great advice so you can create a first-rate fundraising strategy. Enhanced outreach.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Part 1 in a 2-part Davos Report for the Social Good Sector. The second came through using electric power to drive mass production. The third revolution happened as electronics and information technology automated production. I’ll follow up with more on trends for social good organizations in my next post.).

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