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How Do I Get My Nonprofit’s CEO To Use Twitter or other Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Carolyn, Ben, and I each did a brief presentation on the topic and then we sat down for a discussion facilitated by Darian and Ritu using questions from the several thousand people in the audience. He camped outside her door and not only told her about how nonprofit CEO’s were using Twitter, but showed her how easy it was.

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One Small Step: What’s Your Twitter Elevator Speech?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Whenever I teach a workshop or give a presentation, I ask the audience the question above and jot it down on a 3×5 card. Here’s one for Twitter. It should leave your audience wanting more, while answering the essential questions about your organization. DELIVER ON TWITTER FEED]. Flickr Photo by wurges.

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What Improvisation Can Teach Social Change Leaders

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I had the honor of being a guest facilitator at a transformative leadership retreat with colleagues Heather McLeod Grant, Chris Block, Lance Fors, and David Havens – I got to teach but more importantly got to learn from amazing people. This exercise was teaching us to be open to change.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] How Should Donor-Advised Fund Gifts Be Recognized?

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Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who needs advice on how donor-advised funds should be recognized in their annual reports. . The general answer to your question is YES. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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Trick or Tweet? Seven Twitter Tools To Help You Measure, Learn, and Improve

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

So, in honor our collective Twitter birthdays in October and Halloween, I thought I’d share a few Twitter tools for tracking and learning that are real treats and a few that make your work flow on Twitter efficient for documenting events. I track to learn and improve relationships on Twitter.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Should We Host a Major (Virtual) Donor Thank You Party?

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Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a fundraiser who wants advice on the effectiveness of major donor thank you parties. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach? Please submit your question here. Remember, there are no stupid questions!

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What To Do When Lead Development Staff Won’t Leave Their Desk

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Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D., Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to encourage their Development Director to take meetings with major donors. . Thanks for this question, Charity Clairity. Have a question for our Fundraising Coach?

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