Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

What tools and techniques do you use to create good conversations on your blog? What advice would you offer to Cambodian bloggers? Do you have an awesome example of a conversation on your blog or one that you've started elsewhere? and provide some practical tips to a non native English speaking audience. Answer questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

I've been looking at the examples the folks have shared in the WeAreMedia Module 3: Sharing Your Story Social Media Style , particularly blogs and thinking about questions, strategies, and frameworks that one might think about before getting into the nitty gritty of the tool itself.  Who will write for the blog?

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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. Here’s a brief summary of the tip with a link to the full post with more tips. In a recent interview, John Hadyon reinforced this timeless piece of Facebook engagement advice. Images work for engagement.

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APRIL 26, 2021

Or as my mentor and teacher Hank Rosso said years ago: “ Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.”. By practicing the gentle art of fundraising. My first piece of advice is this: . I have some favorite tips that will work for nonprofits of any shape and size. People Yearn to Express their Love .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Handwriting is quickly becoming a lost art form. Not only does a hand-written thank you note make a strong impression upon the receiver, but it also makes you a better social media manager because it’s a practice in creative arts – and as all we know, the best social media managers are creative artists. 4) Read more books.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Blogger relations (not to be confused with blogger relationships like I'm describing above) that is blogger outreach came up as a topic in a workshop I did on social media and the arts earlier this week. Don't have your first point of interaction be a request to blog about your program or whatever. Kevin Bondelli has more advice.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 2, 2012

Need practical advice on using digital video, social media, or presentation tools at your organization? Then head on over to TechSoup for Libraries and check out their blog series on interesting uses of technology. Presentations : Tips and resources for engaging presentations and one really cool (non-presentation!)

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2017

Make the most out of your crowdfunding by using available resources and advice. Of course, you may need to adjust these tips to better suit your specific crowdfunding campaign, but this will be a solid basis to form your campaign. You’ll have to give them articles, blog posts, videos , and photographs to share. Be transparent.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 22, 2020

The RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) aims to enrich society by sharing powerful ideas and encouraging people to donate. We’ve mentioned in our Tips to improve your youtube channel article how well presented the RSPCA Youtube channel is, but we couldn’t resist mentioning again.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2008

Michelle Murrain who writes the Zen of the Art of Technology Blog is known for her astute observations about nonprofit technology strategic and technical issues. What's your advice? Has anyone closed up their group and moved to a Fan Page? What are the pros/cons of groups versus Fan Pages?

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Qgiv

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This is particularly good for performing arts nonprofits who put on performances. With these donor appreciation tips, you’re ready to rock your donor love efforts this Valentine’s Day. The post How to Show Donor Love this Valentine’s Day appeared first on Qgiv Blog. That’s why it’s important to host donor appreciation events.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Ever wanted to discover the art of transmedia? Victoria, Canada: The Art of Transmedia Storytelling: Creating Story Worlds Across Platforms. Victoria, Canada: The Art of Transmedia Storytelling: Creating Story Worlds Across Platforms. Washington, DC: Top Five Tips - Leveraging Technology for Social Good. Upcoming Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Also, include tip sheet that provides these tool is good for xyz, but not good for abc. Right now the cards have questions and this group was asking for experiential advice on the cards. Cards: Some really good suggestions about having a sub header on the cards that describes an outcome.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 23, 2014

That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. I have no doubt that you’ll improve your fundraising efforts and boost acquisition rates if you take the advice each of these professionals are sharing. Find Scott On Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Ami’s one and only board is called “ Really want these ” and instead of Louboutins, iPhone cases and nail art she’s dying to try, Ami’s pinned images include plain rice, faucets for clean drinking water, and chalk for school. What are your 2-3 tips or advice for ngos about using pinterest? It links to a donation landing page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

A place to quickly get a range of responses to questions, rapid research for blog posts, and social presence. A side benefit is that brings people over to my blog. This past month, for the first time, Twitter is now the #2 referral of visits to my blog, but only 1/3 of those referrals are from my own tweets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Last year, I marked the date with the above photo and a post with tips for cultivating bloggers and how it was like a long term relationship. This morning I got a pitch a from someone who wanted me to blog about one of their programs. Even worse, hadn't made the attempt to comment on my blog or refer to any posts.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

TechSoup Blog. Blackbaud guest bloggers share expert fundraising tips and simple steps for creating a Facebook page that rocks. Learn how to become a social organization with tips from Yammer 's director of community. arts organization , and a Canadian wildlife organization to better fulfill their missions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2010

On Friday, I facilitated the final face-to-face workshop for the Social Media Lab for 25 arts organizations inspired by Thomas Edison’s approach. It was sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, Wallace Foundation, San Francisco Foundation, Grants for the Arts, and the Koret Foundation. Joe Goode Twitter Presentation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2011

Recently, I bumped into Patricia Martin who just completed a fascinating report on Millennials online engagement with arts organizations and we had a conversation about this topic and the findings from her report. Not surprisingly, their advice leaned heavily on social media. Money is tight, but information is elastic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

The art of writing good teaser headlines is critical to getting more interaction. My brand page for my blog has specific objectives and I mostly post practical and useful material about how to use social media effectively. That’s not all that I focus on or write about on my blog. Do you have a strategy to go with it?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2008

Last week I taught a social media workshop for artists and arts nonprofits and did some research on different arts organizations using social media effectively. Shelley Bernstein, staff members at the Museum responsible for social media projects, left a comment on my blog. Hat Tip Jordan V at Convio ) Photo by Aur2899.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

One of the things I've been wanting to do for a while is review my blog content for the year and select the "Top 10" posts or the "best of" posts. Once a year in June, I do an overall benchmarking and ROI analysis of my blog using particular metrics. Blogging Behind the Nonprofit Firewall: ROI Approach. Twitter Demographics.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2013

Listen to the advice? On Hubspot’s blog they list the 10 Nonprofits That are Totally Nailing Pinterest Marketing to inspire your organization to leverage the photo-sharing site to grow support. On Kivi’s blog, Victoria Michelson shares some basic, but extremely important tips on How to Write For Your Nonprofit Audience.

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JULY 21, 2011

Blogging is an art, and one that can be tricky to master. Luckily, John Haydon knows what he’s doing and wants you to write great blog posts. Make sure you get the most out of your next online survey by using Anna Lindow ’s tips. Thanks for the advice, Anna! Did you Pass-It-On ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2011

Last month, Zoetica launched “ Leveraging Social Media: Becoming A Networked Arts Nonprofit ,” a peer learning project to build capacity for arts organizations in using social media effectively with a one-day masterclass. Here’s a wiki on custom landing tabs and more advice here. Small Nonprofits Can Do This Too!

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

On the Big Duck blog, Farra Trompeter offers up Four ways to show your donors some love to help you more meaningfully connect with your donors all year round. Lorri Halley’s post, Big Trends Impacting Events in 2014 , provides advice to ensure your next event is prepared for big impact (and big income).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2015

Li has worked extensively with leadership level executives in this digital transformation and the book distill hers advice to help them develop digital skills and strategies. Her advice boils down to three steps: listen, share, and engage. The chapter includes some tips on how to set up personal dashboards using various tools.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

As a bonus tip, it is more important than ever to remember that your team is made of humans and this is an extremely difficult time for humans. and author of, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. Topping the list: hire the best people, not just the best people geographically convenient. Take advantage.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Victoria, Canada: The Art of Digital Storytelling - A NetSquared Victoria Panel. Vancouver, Canada: Tips for Community Managers. Vancouver, Canada: Social Media Surgery: Hands on social media advice & help. Check out the blog to keep on top of the gossip from our community. Wednesday, September 18. Event Reports.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 8, 2008

Reading reports of the hatred being expressed at McCain/Palin rallies, dreary economic news, and reports that we have 100 months till the tipping point for climate change , I haven't really feel like getting out of bed, have you? For me, and for you, here are my 4 tips for getting through Bailout Election Malaise (BEM): 1.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2014

It’s 36 pages of thoughtful advice on donor acquisition strategies , written collaboratively by a cross-section of nonprofit fundraising experts. As Darian Rodriguez Heyman says on John Haydon’s blog, the mobile age isn’t coming. I know, I know, cue the hoots and hollers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 2, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How’s that donor database of yours? And I know there are plenty of folks out there who know the field really well at 50 ft, and can step in with the best advice.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

As a bonus tip, it is more important than ever to remember that your team is made of humans and this is an extremely difficult time for humans. and author of, The Art of Being Indispensable at Work. Topping the list: hire the best people, not just the best people geographically convenient. Take advantage.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 12, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: Nonprofit Data Management March 12, 2007 As you know, nonprofit data management has been a really important issue for me for a long time. at 10:14 pm Good carnival!

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Qgiv

APRIL 23, 2021

Here are some tips to consider: Reach out to sponsors or partners for auction prizes. For more advice, we recommend exploring our dedicated article. Art & History Museums Maitland is planning a virtual 3-day online art auction for summer 2021. Contact local blogs or even the Chamber of Commerce to promote your event.

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