Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 3, 2013

These numbers only have real meaning and value if you understand their connection to the underlying organizational goals that the video was meant to achieve. If, for example, your goal is email sign-ups, how do views translate into constituent engagement?However, Is your organization using video and getting results?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of June 29th).

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

All companies work towards measurable goals. But goals are meaningless without knowing why you’re aiming for them. Simon Sinek shows us how industry leaders distinguish themselves, not by what they produce but by articulating their “WHY”. The answers become conversations and those words become actions.

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.orgSource

APRIL 25, 2023

Before adding talent, have a thoughtful conversation. When a manager wants to add talent, have a thoughtful conversation,” Sarah advised. Selecting people with a genuine interest in your mission and vision and who are eager to help you accomplish your goals is a good way to avoid mistakes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

My goal was to find examples of some if the concepts I was going to share from the group itself. This helps spark peer conversations and indeed a quick check of the chat transcript shows it to be case. Networked Nonprofits have articulated SMART objectives and a target audience for their Facebook page. Introduction.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

This portion was an internally focused effort based on conversations with our team. Writing them down has been powerful for us: these truths articulate who we are and how we do things at Benetech. We came up with the following truths as part of that process. Benetech Truths 1 We are committed to social change through technology.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 21, 2023

proposal letters and pitch decks) to articulate the vision of an event in a way that makes the sponsor’s decision easier to make. Additionally, I navigate the conversation with my sponsors in a way that I would want someone to speak to me: relationship first, business second. logo placement, vendor booths, event signage, etc.).

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Gyrus

AUGUST 23, 2024

An ability to understand and interpret emotions can help employees have better conversations. It helps leaders to: Share vision : Effective leadership communication helps leaders articulate their vision and expectations and share them with employees to help them align with the common goals.

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Association Analytics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

We can help you move analytics to the top of the list by giving you tips to build a business case and how to articulate it to others. We suggest that you have a conversation and not send a survey. You probably have a long list of great things you want to accomplish this year…including making analytics a priority.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MAY 18, 2022

Some of the best advice I ever received came from tidbits during casual conversations with my mentors," he adds. Articulate your mission in a simple statement you can really call upon. Keep a journal of your mentoring journey so that you can track your goals and progress. Mentoring focuses on big-picture, long-term goals.

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sgEngage

JUNE 4, 2024

However, this approach is transactional and limiting in the over-emphasis on requirements and under-appreciation for the relationship-building, values alignment, and shared goals that accompany successful technology projects. We need to clearly articulate our north star, why we are going there, and what support we need to make it happen.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 16, 2021

The point is this: You are where you are; the goal is to improve. Once you have those numbers, clearly articulate your goals and identify what you need to meet your goals. What average donation would they need to make to reach your goal? . Begin by compiling your own numbers to use as the basis for improvement.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

He developed several programs, which are interactive and fun, to achieve those goals. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative. The goal is to get one or more executives to sponsor the initiative. They’re allowing the members to drive the conversation. Instead of playing a guessing game.

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Tableau

JUNE 3, 2021

Data leadership committees are particularly adept at accomplishing these five goals: . By standardizing data definitions, peers with different responsibilities can work collectively toward the same data-driven goals. . Identify high-value business goals. There may be multiple owners who contribute materially to each goal. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

While a large percentage of our organization can articulate the importance of being on Facebook, very few staff can grasp how these tools will help to achieve our goals: greater awareness and involvement in the broader movement to address hunger. First, we need to move beyond the false dichotomy of message control vs. conversation.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 7, 2024

Avoiding Roadblocks Coalescing every member of your organization around the same goals and expectations can help you avoid several common roadblocks before they get in the way of your implementation. Getting everyone on the same page in terms of goals and mindset will help avoid surprises later in the process.

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Fast Company Tech

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Its about aligning your time and energy with your values and goals. The next time a client proposed an impossible deadline, she said, To meet your goals, wed need more time to maintain quality. Before entering these conversations, get clear on your reasons and rehearse how youll articulate them. The result?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

We also discussed the aggregation and publishing side and some initial goals for the NPTech Community site. Niels' Blog has a post called " Wanted - A President Candidate That Blogs " wondering if presidential candidates understand what it means to have a conversation online and a related post called " How Not To Blog."

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sgEngage

AUGUST 29, 2022

Coalescing every member of your organization around the same goals and expectations can help you avoid several common roadblocks before they get in the way of your implementation. Getting everyone on the same page in terms of goals and mindset will help avoid surprises later in the process. Avoiding Roadblocks.

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Bloomerang

JULY 28, 2021

Define your project and the project goals. These will likely include: Goals – The S.M.A.R.T. Why is this goal important? How will we objectively know we have accomplished the goal? How will we reach this goal? Relevant – How is this goal consistent with our mission, values, and strategic plan?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 18, 2012

Jonah also spoke about the importance of “grit,” a concept that is the subject of greater attention in educational circles given the work of Angela Duckworth who defines grit as the “perseverance and interest in long term goals.” or “Foundations would NEVER agree to choosing one big, national goal on which to work together…”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Has a system and dashboard for collecting measurement data that is shared with different departments. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership. Articulating measurable goals.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 21, 2022

And the best way to get to know your major donors is to ask good questions that spark conversation. Be clear about your goal for the meeting, whether that’s to learn the top 3 charities they support or what they think about your new program or something else. When the conversation begins, follow the donor’s lead.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2011

Different communities have different tastes, dreams, challenges, goals and desires! Thus, before undertaking a human resources initiative, you must do some soul-searching and define your business goals for diversity. Articulating your business goals will make it easier to keep your "eye on the prize" when times get rough.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Whether you are working within a funding organization or on the ground in social change, developing an effective knowledge practice will help to advance strategic missions and goals. Of course, knowledge practice in philanthropy should align with and support targeted strategic goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2013

While we have articulated our main goal and identified our stakeholders, we are still actively exploring what kind of investment we can make and what various benchmarks mean to us and more importantly what we should do with the numbers we collect. What are our goals with social media?” “Who Starting Conversations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2011

Social media data is not linked to higher level organizational results or mission-driven goals across programs. Monitors feedback from target audience in real time but balances with trend or survey data. Documents quantitative results against goals and value when asked by senior leadership.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2013

I was one of twenty mentors that visited the school for two hours of conversation and speed networking. It’s so great to see all these kids focused on education and with well-articulated goals for where they want to be someday. Since the visit to the school I’ve already had students follow up with me.”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

You need metrics or measure against goals, but you also need harvest those insights. Setting the Right Dollar Goal. We crushed that goal and raised $4,840 because of your generosity in donating and calling attention to the birthday wish. Or maybe Causes will improve the goal setting feature. . My 53rd birthday wish.

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Bloomerang

JULY 10, 2021

During these interviews, you (or a consultant) will ask questions to gauge your stakeholders’ thoughts and opinions on your campaign’s objectives, initial fundraising goal, potential concerns, and the campaign’s overall feasibility. The thought of having these sensitive conversations with stakeholders makes us nervous.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2009

Jason Falls shares in a post about measuring engagement, " The problem with trying to determine ROI for social media is you are trying to put numeric quantities around human interactions and conversations, which are not quantifiable.". And, as stubborn as it sounds Mr. CEO, you don’t get money out of a conversation.". Do you agree?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 24, 2013

Instead, start asking what the real costs of the work are and how much you truly need to raise to accomplish your ambitious organizational goals. Then present that plan at the next board meeting for a substantive conversation about what is truly holding the organization back and what it would take to move forward.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

As much as we’d like it to be so, the data we need to measure progress on goals will come from a variety of sources and tools based on our objectives and KPIs. ” It was always a terrific conversation starter with nonprofit techies because knowing the right tool for the job is important. As I’ve [.]

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 23, 2021

My goal is to continue testing everything on iOS 14, such as optimal account structures, bidding, flows and more. The fact that AI can achieve any number of tasks — whether it’s improving user experience or actually having a conversation with somebody — is truly incredible. Jonathan Martinez, founder, JMStrategy.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

They can help the organization set and achieve goals. They’re responsible for planning, organizing, and directing a group so that goals are reached in a timely fashion. In order to reach your goals, you need a well-thought-out plan. You must think about both long-term and short-term goals and how you’ll reach them.

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Candid

MAY 20, 2021

There’s no reason why organizations can’t use the key principles of capital campaign fundraising to reach smaller goals over shorter periods of time. Figure out how much addressing that need will cost and develop a working goal for the campaign. They won’t fault you for bringing up your mission and your needs in the conversation.

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VQ Strategies

JUNE 22, 2021

Expectations include the goals of the work, who is responsible for what, and how everyone involved will communicate. That’s the first opportunity to clearly articulate the expectations for the volunteer – and to assess whether the role is, in fact, realistic. Who else needs to know the results?

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