Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2015

The training took place at a beautiful retreat center and incorporated the time and space in the agenda for participants to reflect and make important shifts in their practice. We started with mindfulness from Chris Block, improvisation from David Havens , and Heather and I co-facilitated a session on networks.

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The MatrixFiles

MAY 21, 2021

When it comes to search engine optimization there’s one very important thing to always keep in mind: Google doesn’t like cute, Google likes clarity. . As voice recognition features become more and more commonplace, this method of searching behavior becomes more relevant and deserving of attention. What are featured snippets?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Understanding your nonprofit audiences—their hearts and minds, wallets and worlds—is critical to successfully communicating in an election year. One —Acknowledge Your Environment + Lead with Your Mission Yes, the presidential election is important and will be commanding the attention of the media and masses alike.

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The Fundraising Authority

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Get Them Involved – Donors tend to stay connected with organizations that engage their minds, hearts, and bodies in addition to their wallets. Promote Their Generosity – If you have a gift or a donor that is open to public attention, give it to them. Stewardship can NOT be an Afterthought!

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

We tried all sorts of things to get attention and see how far we could push the boundaries. We often put things off, placing learning skills on the shelf where they weren’t easily accessible to us. The easiest place to begin might be to keep a gratitude journal. And we learned fast. We didn’t stop trying. And we tried less.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2021

To take advantage of the “anytime, anywhere” nature of mobile giving and engage with your mobile-minded supporters, try sending an actionable text message with a link to your donation page. It’s important to find creative ways to capture their attention mid-scroll. It pays to pay attention. Stay in touch with some facetime.

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Media Cause

JULY 29, 2022

If you have an open mind for trying new things, your creativity will expand and grow. The mundane aspects of your life are a great place to start incorporating creativity. Keep your ears attentive and your mind running because these conversations may provide you with much-needed creative fuel. . Creativity has no bounds.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

Q: Does this copy start in the right place? It’s where you set the emotional tone, establish the context of time and place, and let the audience know that this content is for them. Keep these in mind next time you are self-editing, and you may find your ideal lede lurking a few lines in to your draft. Go read it!

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Association Analytics

OCTOBER 10, 2022

By having tags in place, you can start building personas around your member’s behaviors and demographics and begin to learn what types of products and services they are interacting with and when. Once you have your taxonomy and metadata in place, you can use metrics to analyze the performance of your marketing channels. Attribution.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

There’s a ton of competition for your donors’ attention online, especially during the year-end season. Digital content, including blog posts, videos, interviews, and constituent stories, will help to: Engage supporters and keep your organization on their minds. In the era of virtual fundraising, content is king.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Before the COVID-19 pandemic , which placed restrictions on meeting in person, nonprofit headquarter site visits mainly entailed giving a visitor a tour of your nonprofit’s facilities. . Now, however, most site visits are taking place virtually via tools like Zoom. That means the format has changed considerably. .

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

For the purposes of our exercise, let’s say our story takes place in India. Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. And while there are times and places for these reports, storytelling for nonprofits to raise funds is not the time or the place.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 31, 2023

A well-designed bid sheet can both serve as a data collection tool and a way to catch auction participants’ attention. Your Nonprofit’s Branding Placing your nonprofit’s brand front and center on your bid sheets not only makes them look more professional but also builds trust with auction participants. Let’s dive in!

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Media Cause

MAY 20, 2021

Paying attention to contrast ratios is one of the easiest ways we can adapt our websites to be more accessible for color blind people. Paying close attention to the amount of contrast present between text color and the background is one of the most important things to consider first.

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Achieve

MAY 3, 2024

If this occurs, try experimenting with different subject lines and injecting a sense of immediacy to ensure your email content receives the attention it deserves. Repositioning the call-to-action to a more prominent place in your email can help address this issue. The average nonprofit email click-through rate is about 3%.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

With an in-person event, attendees browse items displayed on a table and place bids on their favorites using paper bid sheets or a mobile bidding platform. In a virtual silent auction, supporters view auction items on a website or webpage and place bids online. In fact, not all of your guests will have placed bids or won items.

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Association Analytics

JULY 22, 2021

Put a plan in place for data quality. Use visualizations to see gaps that need attention. Keep in mind the delicate balance of your need for data without asking people for too much information. Establish Data Governance Policies: Put a data source inventory in place if you don’t have one. Be creative.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

10-Year Thinking – Shift your mind from short-term thinking to thinking in ten-year time frames. Put Everything in One Place – Pick the one place you will capture every idea, commitment, thought, action item, and promise. Take Time Off – Take 130 days off per year and don’t think about on any of those days.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 4, 2021

I stick by them as a place to begin. With that in mind, the focus should be on them, not on you or your organization. . Their attention spans are short. This is why there are all sorts of readability tips you want to keep in mind, beginning with the Flesch-Kincaid Grade level test. You’re writing to one donor.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

If you’re like every nonprofit on the planet, you’ve got one thing on your mind: acquiring new donors! Whether the number is in the hundreds or in the millions, your website is another place where content, technology, and data all come together to serve as a major engine for new donor acquisition.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Integrated Constituent Management : With your own system, you have a clearer and more comprehensive overview of your donors, volunteers, and supporters all in one place. By sharing these campaigns on social media, you increase visibility and attract the attention of businesses eager to partner with you.

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Nonprofits Source

MAY 6, 2024

As we review these techniques, keep your nonprofit’s current recruitment approach in mind and consider how these strategies can help achieve your recruiting goals. Depending on their current place in your recruitment process, there might be several possible actions your candidates can take (i.e. Pay attention to subject lines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 23, 2012

Lately, I have been working in far flung places which means long, very long airplane rides without Internet access! They include: attention, crap detection, collaboration, networks, and participation. The attention chapter is about why and how to control your attention when you’re online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2019

These avenues are inexpensive, effective, and present the opportunity to link the donor or sponsor right to your event website where they can register on the spot when the event is on their mind and they’re ready to commit. 6) Use web-based tools to keep everyone on the same page and all the information in one place.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 16, 2019

You’ll be able to make an informed decision with peace of mind. They’re known for having an overall solid service with extra attention to security and automations. Staging Site – just like WP Engine, you’ll have a place for test plugins before adding them to your live site but limited to one environment.

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sgEngage

JUNE 6, 2024

There’s no formal cultivation in place, and very little is done to try and convert a P2P donor into an actual supporter. We turn our attention to other groups of supporters who are more likely to deepen their engagement. New donor acquisition is always on our minds. It’s logical, when you think about it.

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Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2023

Now, you need a place to put all of your data. Place as many fields as you need in your queries. Sending relevant appeals to donors will communicate that you pay attention to their preferences. Pay special attention to giving history, engagement level, and interests when doing this. Use your mailing list effectively.

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Qgiv

MARCH 11, 2022

Not everyone moves down to the next stage, but for those who do, you want to pay attention to who they are and how you reached them. These activities are about staying top of mind and establishing trust. Placing each marketing effort into the context of the funnel gives it a wholistic perspective. Highlight new initiatives and.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 16, 2023

When you hear the words “Nonprofit Board Meeting,” what comes to mind? Again, if you already have a Board in place and do not have job descriptions, you (as a Board) need to discuss these items and get them created, agreed upon, and signed as soon as possible. You have the agenda in place already. How do you feel?

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 14, 2023

By anticipating challenges and having contingency plans in place, they keep everything on course, even when issues arise. Their ability to pivot while keeping the project’s goal top-of-mind is crucial, and they are skilled at doing so. Ultimately, project managers use their multifaceted role to orchestrate success for the full team.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 25, 2023

Those things may be important, but only as a means to the real goal of helping make the world a better place. But there are few things you can keep in mind every time you tell your story. People these days literally have the attention span of a goldfish, so keep your story short to keep the donor engaged. Use visuals.

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The Nerdy NonProfit

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

on a Monday, while forms about donations received the highest amount of attention about 2:30 p.m. Pay attention to usability. There are various case studies that prove you need to be mindful of things like the color of your call to action, making it look like a clickable button and even placing it strategically within the form.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 23, 2021

Are you especially nice to major donors but not particularly attentive to mid- or lower-level supporters? . Come from a place of service. With that in mind, fundraising should be framed as a revenue center, not a cost center. That’s a great start, but how do you actually practice your values?

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Photos typically catch more attention. This will definitely help your organization stand out in the donor’s mind. There is a lot of positive energy when you bring donors together and they have the opportunity to share personal perspectives on supporting the mission and forge friendships which concretely benefit nonprofits.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Nonprofit Animals hold a special place in our hearts, which is why it’s so important for your nonprofit to protect and advocate for their well-being. Leverage Multiple Marketing Channels If you want to attract the attention of as many supporters as possible, develop a multichannel marketing strategy. Problem solve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2014

I’m facilitating and presenting on a panel session at the Opera America National Conference taking place in San Francisco this week with Guillaume DeCugis, CEO of Scoop.It ” These apps can transform our mobile phones, tablets, and computers from agents of distraction into agents of mindfulness. Mindfulness'

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

How To Win Your Donor’s Attention and Secure Their Gift. In short: When you rank well, you end up ahead of other nonprofits or causes that might be competing for your donor’s attention. This will attract the attention of those algorithms and prompt them to promote your post. . What is SEO and why does it matter?

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