Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

Both Mack Collier and Carie Lewis have some great advice for responding to angry comments. In addition, Carie was monitoring the negative comments on Facebook, took these back to the organization, and they were able to provide a rapid response, including this blog post from their CEO, Wayne Pacelle.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 19, 2024

If you have experienced breaches in the security/privacy category, my advice is to immediately begin remediation. A security incident is a disaster of the highest order. Many of the data disasters I’ve seen result from well-intentioned employees trying to get a job done without the correct information about how to do it.

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Government Data Experiment Disaster 251

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The real-time web has also revolutionized the way we support local communities in disaster. Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. People believe in their contributions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I join as many social media sites as I can and try to spend time learning each community so I can offer advice to others on how to engage with them. This year however, we broke records in terms of money raised on social sites (due mostly to our work around the Gulf oil disaster). We are definitely working more in that direction.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 25, 2013

Most organizations don't think about disaster planning until it's too late. Since Hurricane Katrina struck the US in 2005, TechSoup has created and maintained content specific to nonprofits, libraries, and charities on disaster planning and recovery. Do you have any experience dealing with disaster recovery?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 21, 2011

Below is my contribution: Dear M, My main advice for you, as you begin your adult life as an artist (so exciting!), money, relationships, time, illness, natural disaster) could change your goals and direction, which is when you'll need to be able to flow around the obstacles, and shift your path.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 27, 2011

I know you keep getting a barrage of advice and articles that say, "Social media is different! You couldn't be more wrong. When you engage in social media marketing, your nonprofit needs to be aware that it's an incredibly different jungle out there. It's a two-way street! It's a conversation !" Yeah okay, I get it, I get it.

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Social Media Media Disaster Social 103

Tech Soup

AUGUST 17, 2009

Does your organization have a plan to keep your technology, data, and assets protected in the event of an emergency or disaster? What if it's not an actual disaster like a hurricane or flood, but a staff member simply loses or breaks a laptop carrying essential supporter data? Join me on Thursday, August 20 at 11 a.m.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

4) What is your best piece of fundraising and online communication advice for Kenya NGOs when it comes to raising money through crowdfunding? The top three causes are medical expenses (54%), disaster relief (12%), and education costs (12%). 67% donate in response to natural disasters. ?

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Wired

MARCH 7, 2025

This emergency first aid kit will be ready to rescue your Mac or Windows machine when disaster strikes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

charity:water is encouraging online donations to their partners who are in Haiti and working to quickly to deliver disaster relief services. Her advice is: 1. Her advice is: 1. Idealist.org 's post, Helping Hati Things to Consider echoes Fritz's advice about not sending things 2. give money, not things; 2.

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Haiti Fundraising Support Disaster 92

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 30, 2012

The following is an excerpt on recovering hardware and IT equipment after a disaster from TechSoup's Disaster Planning and Recovery Guide , currently being updated with additional content and formats. If you have additional tips and advice please share them in the comments.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Encouraging a colleague to shoot for that sought-after certification, offering advice on an important project, or simply inspiring the confidence to see future potential, are the less visible activities that make leadership meaningful. Although there may be many others involved, the person in charge becomes the face of success.

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The Verge

JULY 10, 2020

Though it might strike some people as obvious advice, Apple has published a support page that warns MacBook owners not to close their laptop with a camera cover in place. But they could spell disaster for your laptop screen if you shut the laptop with the cover still on, and Apple’s laptop repairs are extremely costly.

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Camera Laptop Reddit Disaster 131

.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Everyone who participated was an experienced risk manager and offered advice for how association leaders could help themselves and their volunteers to become more comfortable with uncertainty. Sig VanDamme, Co-founder at Gojectory, who has been an entrepreneur since he was old enough to mow lawns and shovel snow, had this advice.

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.orgSource

MAY 6, 2024

She offers this advice, “Association staff and management are sometimes too close to their systems, processes, and people to clearly see areas for improvement. Disaster recovery and business continuity are other areas to explore. But failure to use data effectively can also be dangerous. It’s a stealthy liability that grows over time.

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Technology Evaluation Attitude Digital 221

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. When you are considering launching a new campaign or starting a new online community, go to the blogosphere for advice.

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Ideas Content Nonprofit Interview 251

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2010

Here's what he has tried a combination of networking with NGOs, disaster organizations, friends, and strangers participating in different Facebook groups or Twitter hashtags. (1) If you have any additional advice, or if you want to help beyond retweeting his message, please leave a comment.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 28, 2025

Many institutions have already forged this path and will gladly tell you the pros and cons of the system they chose or what they might do differently, providing invaluable advice and perspective. Ask for opinions and referrals. Pick a strategic partner, not just a vendor. Vendor Partnership How long has the vendor been in business?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2023

“Disasters and crises are inevitable, but businesses do not have to face them unprepared,” explains James Burstall , author of the new book, The Flexible Method: Prepare To Prosper In The Next Global Crisis. Among the advice Burstall offers is that when a disaster strikes, he recommends you look beyond your organization for help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Nonprofits that work in international development, disaster relief, or wildlife conservation often do this sort of storytelling in print materials and website articles, but it also works extremely well as blog content. When you are considering launching a new campaign or starting a new online community, go to the blogosphere for advice.

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Social Media 271

.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

Introducing a toxic personality into your team is a recipe for disaster. Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, and another contributor to our book, shared this advice about the value of clarity. The IT wiz will not be effective if no one wants to listen to him. I’ve seen it happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

“ If Facebook does decide to flip a switch faster than expected and your nonprofit isn’t the first, will that spell disaster instead of success? Fast implementation is less important than being effective and strategic – so stay calm. If you work with a graphic designer, this is good information to share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2016

“ Give Local America Disaster Offers Lessons for Next Time – Guest Post by Peter Panepento. It would be easy for community foundations to back away from giving days in the wake of the Kimbia disaster and similar problems that plagued Minnesota’s popular Give to the Max Day in 2013. Invite feedback.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Devi shared some inspiring examples of how the technology can serve missions and stakeholders, including disaster response organizations leveraging AI to predict and respond to crises more efficiently, and educational nonprofits using AI for tailored learning experiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2012

The ads, which tell the stories of people across the country, show the entire scope of the organization’s work: blood collection and supply; support to America’s military families; help to vulnerable communities around the world; disaster relief; and health and safety training and education. More background in this New York Times article.

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Campaign Content Generation Interview 104

VisionLink

MAY 17, 2013

Alternately, if you can foresee circumstances where you would want to support crisis calls, homeless intake, elderly services, disaster relief, and other family service programs (through your own offices or through partner agencies), then you are looking for a software solution that is designed to support multi-purpose, multi-partner use.

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.orgSource

JUNE 12, 2023

Disaster recovery and business continuity are other areas to explore. She offers this advice, “Association staff and management are sometimes too close to their systems, processes, and people to clearly see areas for improvement. If you don’t have a governance strategy, developing this document should be a priority.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

It begins with a story about Team Rubicon , a new model for disaster relief organization and veteran-focused enterprise founded by Jake Wood shortly after the Haiti Earthquake. It also offers examples, inspiration, and best practices for developing the leadership potential of these leaders in your nonprofit’s organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

She has also been training staff in the disaster response department who in turn used tools like Twitter on the ground from Haiti. It’s a mix of serious and fun content. When not in a disaster, you might see LOLcats doing CPR. A lot of practice on how to move quickly when a disaster strikes. They had social content.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on what would be considered a good new donor acquisition rate. Natural disasters lead to an outpouring of philanthropic support for human services organizations. Our Ask An Expert series features real questions answered by Claire Axelrad, J.D.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

When a disaster strikes, I always make a donation and try to do an online fundraiser on behalf of a relief organization. One of my go to sources for advice here in the US is the Network for Good site. And since I know many of the people who work at the American Red Cross and respect their work, I’ve donated to them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I asked for examples from the group. Several participants observed that with recent natural disasters the people they want to provide support to are organizing faster than their institutions through the use of social networks. This help inspire change. Does it take a natural disaster to change a culture? Never try to change one.

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Social Media Culture Strategy Media 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The Haiti crisis demonstrated that text to give fundraising can be a powerful tool, particularly as an "early responder" fundraising technique in disaster. The place to look for lots of ideas and advice is MobileActive. Or be bailout for our nonprofit. I like the way that Allison Fine reflected on this question last week.

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Fundraising Nonprofit Open ROI 95

Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 15, 2010

Her advice is: 1. Where possible, purchasing materials available locally is also a boon to the local economy in the wake of a natural disaster." It will take a long time for Haiti to dig out from this disaster, and the long-term volunteering needs will become more apparent as the month (and years) pass." donate safely; 3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

There is a large number of people online and it comes as no surprise that there are online classes, misunderstandings, reputations damaged, and public relations disasters. Here’s a brief book review. People and organizations that work on social change are not immune.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2006

" So, I'm sharing a little getting started advice, a mini-case study, and a list of resources. Because the international community and media have failed to respond to this environmental disaster, they are bringing the campaign to the Social Web.

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