Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note from Beth: Last week, I wrote a reflection on a CNET article called "Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0," musing about the solution. I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Whole Whale

JULY 17, 2024

No matter your nonprofit’s size, scale, or mission, you’ll find useful tips and tricks in this article that will have you raising money in no time. Run for a Cause From 1-milers, to 5ks, to marathons, this option has something for everyone. Bike for a Cause Cycling for a cause doesn’t have to be complicated! The Susan G.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Although we are aware that mistakes are necessary for learning and progression, we are still afraid of admitting our failures. That same article goes on to state, “That is why so few organizations have shifted to a culture of psychological safety in which the rewards of learning from failure can be fully realized.”

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2017

The United Nations has defined slacktivism as when people “support a cause by performing simple measures” but “are not truly engaged or devoted to making a change.” Facebook also has a Temporary Profile Picture feature, which has been popular in bringing awareness, showing solidarity and supporting causes. What is slacktivism?

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CauseVox

JUNE 16, 2023

In this article, we’re here to help you navigate the world of sorority and fraternity fundraising with CauseVox. Don’t worry, it might sound fancy, but it’s just a smart way to organize your fundraising efforts for a large scale project. That’s where a capital campaign comes in.

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DipJar

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In this article, we’ll walk through six standout ideas to diversify your nonprofit’s revenue streams: Online shopping fundraisers. ShopRaise’s guide to shopping for a cause outlines how you can get started with an online shopping fundraiser in four easy steps: You partner with a shopping fundraiser platform. Restaurant partnerships.

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Media Cause

AUGUST 9, 2021

Within Media Cause’s Creative, Brand, and Design team, one of our favorite things to do— besides creating incredible work for our clients—is sharing inspirational and educational resources with each other: articles, POVs, webinars, classes, books, case studies, blogs, tutorials, cheese. Community is key: working with, not for.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

Note From Beth: A few weeks ago, I wrote a reflection on an article in CNET called " Crowded Roads Ahead for Charity 2.0 " based on an interview with Toby Daniels of Think Social and Scott Harrison of charity:water. The CNET article struck an anxiety point for many of us who work in the trenches. Photo by Thomas Hawk.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

Won’t move people along a continuum of connection with you – from awareness… to interest… to engagement… to investment. Does any of this sound familiar? Share articles like this one with them. Won’t improve your branding. Won’t persuade people to take your desired action. Won’t get shared with constituent networks.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 13, 2020

Inspired by the belief that ‘generosity is contagious’, it encourages users to make their friends aware when they donate (via notifications) and inspire them to match the donation. Users just set a limit of how much they are willing to spend, and the app will immediately send a donation to match what a friend has given to a cause.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2022

Fundraisers raise awareness for your brand, drive donors to contribute to your organization, and push you closer to accomplishing your mission. An event-free fundraiser is just what it sounds like—a fundraiser with no in-person event element. However, fundraising events can be a source of stress and frustration for some nonprofits.

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Achieve

MAY 21, 2017

Sound familiar? As nonprofit and cause leaders, we wish every individual had the opportunity, interest, and time to meet the people we serve and see the impact of our work in real time. uses the technology to raise awareness of research on dementia and memory-related illnesses. Be honest.). For example, One.org.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 2, 2021

Can strengthen relationships with existing constituencies.Can present favorable press coverage and thus increased public awareness if the venture proves to be successful and gains the attention of a broader audience. You may be thinking, “well this sounds great, but how do I start one?” How to start a social enterprise.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

So, over the next few weeks, I will highlighting useful social fundraising resources and clever social good causes as well as featuring several guest posts. Pitchfall #1: You sound like a robot. You sound like every other organization out there. Pitchfall #5: You sound like a talking tagline.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This article digs into the concept of global team training and how organizations can develop a scalable training framework. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. For this, offer cross-cultural awareness training.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This article digs into the concept of global team training and how organizations can develop a scalable training framework. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. For this, offer cross-cultural awareness training.

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Gyrus

MARCH 18, 2024

This article digs into the concept of global team training and how organizations can develop a scalable training framework. Language and Cultural Barriers Language barriers can cause misinterpretations and a decline in participant interest during training sessions. For this, offer cross-cultural awareness training.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Sounds great, right? Consistency will help people remember your message and your cause, which will increase your response rate and your revenue. GivingTuesday is a HUGE opportunity to raise awareness and money for your small nonprofit. This success can be YOURS this year! Limping through #GivingTuesday.

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 17, 2014

One of the best ways to stir up awareness and publicity for your nonprofit brand is to generate some buzz—word of mouth marketing is free (or at least, cheap) and, even better, highly effective. You don’t want your stories to sound like obvious marketing pitches. People like to talk. Give them something to talk about.

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Qgiv

JUNE 10, 2022

A reality, though, for many nonprofits is that they have a hard time marketing their fundraising needs and getting a diverse portfolio of people to invest in their cause. This is as easy as it sounds! What we are talking about is how well a nonprofit can support its mission with fundraising dollars. Donation page or form.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 16, 2023

Because events are one of the most engaging ways to raise money for your cause, many nonprofits start fundraising events to attract new supporters. Make sure to consult a lawyer to incorporate necessary changes to your waiver to ensure the document is legally sound and compliant. Events for first-time supporters. The Bottom Line.

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Tech Soup

JULY 23, 2014

This causes the IRS to ask all those time consuming questions resulting in frustration, rethinking, and a desire to play the lottery instead. I know this sounds too basic to mention, but it very much deserves attention. I know this sounds too basic to mention, but it very much deserves attention. Got tax questions?

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

The more people care about your nonprofit’s cause, the more they give and the more often they give. For animal causes it’s about $22. Because of our team of monthly donors – who we fondly call Rescuers – I can now peacefully sleep at night knowing I’m safe and sound in my forever home and feel lots of love! Click To Tweet.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The word Millennial has become so overused that it sounds less like a term for a generation and more like fingernails dragging down a chalkboard. Are you looking for general awareness, petition signatures, donations? They are constantly seeking a new story to share and important causes to contribute to, especially through social media.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

It's part of a wave of appreciation for volunteers, causes and other not-strictly-for-profit types at LinkedIn. That article includes links to various resources about using this network for nonprofits, including NetSquared's Think Tank on using LinkedIn for Change. Be aware that like any conversation, it. organization?

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Media Cause

JUNE 28, 2022

This article will explore eight ways you can improve and optimize your donation form now: 1. After all, at first glance, what sounds like a better deal: spending $100 now or donating just $10 a month? Taking these steps to make your form unquestionably a part of your organization can help build brand awareness. Craig Grella.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. As awareness for this movement has grown, so has its success. billion to causes they care about, a 29% increase from 2019.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

This is connecting and interacting with others, building relationships, cultivating awareness and ensuring these actions are purposeful. Community engagement is harnessing care and passion and coordinating people to take action on behalf of the cause. Outreach leads to an action.

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Classy

JULY 14, 2021

During this phase: Check audio to make sure speakers sound loud and clear. “ When you reach out, be sure to include all the relevant information about your local event, including the day, time, and why your cause is helping the local community. Focus on messages that show value both for the individual and the cause.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

While this may sound overwhelming, don’t let it discourage you. Donors are shifting their preferences to online giving as their preferred method of donating to causes they care about. This includes adopting pay per click (PPC) ads as part of their promotional strategy to increase revenue and create brand awareness.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2017

In the book, we also talk about technology wellness in the nonprofit workplace, but I have been looking forward to an opportunity to go deeper on how teams of people in nonprofits can avoid technology overload caused by collaboration platforms and process. Sound familiar? This blog post shares some thoughts.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

This sounds so obvious, but not planning ahead is easily one of the most frequent mistakes I see organizations making. Raise awareness for your organization? . Or is there an awareness issue? . Exp: news articles, user generated content, etc.) . Most engaging types of content (videos, images, articles, etc). .

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Let's begin by asking a question: "Why do donors choose to give money to one worthy cause over another?". But many donors – specifically new prospects – need a compelling reason why they should choose to give to one cause over another. As silly as it sounds, people like to receive a personal invitation. Upload a personal photo.

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Nonprofits Source

AUGUST 12, 2019

But if it sounds like a lot, don’t be discouraged! Though all nonprofits further a social cause that provides a public benefit, no two are ever exactly alike. It’s not the same thing to bring awareness to climate change as to be working to provide shelter for the homeless. Get To Know Your Target Audience. Give them a try!

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But first, your organization has to make donors aware of what matching gifts can offer. You’ll need to do more than spread awareness for matching gifts. Language that centers around how the donor can punch up their gift for your cause. Cause Marketing. Cause Marketing. To do so, you can: Educate donors.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 14, 2016

It might sound like I am just trying to be confrontational by giving this advice, but I assure you this approach is rooted in the very fabric of philanthropy. No one really likes to be asked to make a donation, but tens of millions of people are inspired to support causes they care about every year.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Creating a nonprofit social media plan sounds like such a daunting task, doesn’t it? Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Lighting and SOUND matter. The key is to work smarter, not harder. JUST for fun!

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