Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

No matter where I’m speaking or teaching workshops, the same questions come up … How much time does it take to do social media effectively? Three Models. Who in our organization is going to do the work? How are ever going to find the time to do social media? Social media does take time even if you are efficient.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Virtual education is a great tool and can be used to teach a wide range of skills. Just ensure that you’re able to secure an expert to teach who’s comfortable speaking on camera and familiar with the hardware and software necessary to make it happen. 5) Online classes. 7) Shopping. 23) Bingo.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2014

This week is National Volunteer Week ! To recognize the tireless work of volunteers that support the nonprofit sector, we’ll be publishing a blog post every day this week to celebrate their contributions. Sean King, Director of Youth Education in the Arts, USBands. committees Community volunteer week Volunteers Communications'

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In the first blog post of this series, we discussed the basics that need to occur to onboard any volunteer at any level. We took the process from greeting the fundraising volunteer at your door all the way to helping them connect with your mission, and quite a lot between. Your Program Volunteers.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

This isn’t to be confused with cockiness, but rather a genuine sense of comfort in knowing that you are fully familiar with the art and science of fundraising, and you have a keen devotion to the mission or cause that you are serving. Fundraising is aptly described as a combination of science and art.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 15, 2011

Whether you work with young volunteers or interns, or if your organization focuses specifically on childrens services, Ive learned a few key points that have helped me make strong connections with kids during my time with Team MPhasis. Try to think of ways you can encourage your interns and volunteers to work with one another.

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 2, 2022

The art of writing letters, and writing in general, has fallen by the way­side. A motivating flyer could inspire dozens of people to volunteer for your new program, and a per­suasive letter to a senator might inspire new legislation. Case Study: The lost art of writing. When was the last time you received a handwritten letter ?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 26, 2011

Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. I often found myself asking, "What do you mean I have to create a volunteer program, or put together an advocacy training, or plan a Halloween carnival? Angela Soliz , ASU Lodestar Center. Public Allies AZ Alumna /. Youth Leadership Development.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 16, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, March 16, 2011 How my mother and AmeriCorps made me a better man posted by Michael Soto , 2nd Year Fellow – Public Allies Arizona / Arizona Citizens for the Arts Ever since I was a kid, I wanted to serve my country. I hope to teach my own children, someday, all that I’ve learned about service and citizenship.

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DipJar

APRIL 19, 2021

Marketing is also how your staff and volunteers feel and talk about your nonprofit in their everyday lives. Imagine you run a performing arts organization dedicated to saving theater programs in your local public school system. How does marketing impact your reputation? They count on their own reputation going along with yours.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 29, 2006

A study for the nonprofit Womens Way found that women who volunteered improved their leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Women of Wardrobe is a volunteer branch of Dress for Success , an international nonprofit that provides suits and other work clothes to low-income women. women volunteer about the study.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2015

I'm thrilled to say that one of our winning 2015 Green Tech Success Story Contest submissions is TechSoup member Cary Creative Center , or "C3," an organization working to save materials from the landfill by turning them into beautiful art. Betsy Dassau, C3's founder and executive director, believes in the power of art.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Volunteer with them. If you use the advanced search option on VolunteerMatch.com , you can find volunteer opportunities that are good for kids and/or teens. Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. Here are a few ideas: 1. Have fun with it.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In such a case, you may have trouble really inspiring board, volunteers and community members to commit to your mission with passion. There are ways to take the wonderful work you’re doing and expand your reach to teach more people, heal more people and enrich more people’s lives. you can still go deeper.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

I don’t remember why I was perched on a table in art class, but I do remember the drama of leaping between this bully and his victim. She has served on nonprofit boards and volunteered for many nonprofit organizations, including over 10 years for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona.

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Greater Giving

APRIL 8, 2021

This post is the third in a series designed to teach the art of nailing the perfect pitch. We teach nutrition and cooking. Show volunteers at work, impressive completed projects, and happy people or animals who have been served by your programs. “What if you have just 2 minutes with a prospective donor.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 28, 2010

Sunday, March 28, 2010 Make It Easy For Employees To Volunteer April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week. will celebrate and honor their volunteers. If you are not already volunteering, what a great time to start. Make a commitment to yourself to start volunteering before that week starts! Don't Praise.

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Cloud 4 Good

MARCH 8, 2022

In addition to the education and inspiration, NTEN is promoting accessibility, equity, and inclusivity like never before with dedicated racial affinity spaces, meditation sessions, and even virtual art galleries and live music.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Monday, November 29, 2010 Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" David Shaners compelling, The Seven Arts of Change , shows business leaders that transforming a business only happens when each employee equates organizational change with the process of deep personal growth. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 7, 2011

Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! All You Need is Love.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 4, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, March 4, 2011 Research Friday: "The Art of Data Interpretation" posted by Robert F. Whether practitioners, volunteers, or donors, we want our end-users to understand issues in ways that help them become more efficient and effective within their nonprofit organizations and across their networks of nonprofits.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Camps can be a way to give special opportunities to the underprivileged , educate about important social issues, teach art and music, build leadership—the list goes on. It all adds up, which is why it would be smart to do the following: Leverage volunteers when possible. In fact, some camps are entirely staffed by volunteers.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 New Mobile App Makes It Easy To Find Volunteer Opportunities You can now find local volunteer opportunities on VolunteerMatch.orgs new free mobile app for iPhones. Download the app, type in your zip code, and you will be presented a host of nonprofit organizations with volunteer opportunities in your area.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

He welcomed me to the Bay Area and asked if I would be interested in doing some trainings for the local arts community. One thing led to another and I designed a social media lab for arts organizations. So, I ask for volunteers who love leading meetings and making brief presentations. I said yes. Photo by James Leventhal.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 6, 2011

This information, and more, can be found in the Arizona Nonprofits: Scope of the Sector in Brief and the Arizona Giving and Volunteering reports. Turns out I know more than I thought (thanks to the fact that I helped edit the Giving and Volunteering Report. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? 0-2 — Now you know!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2010

► November (10) Read "The Seven Arts Of Change" 4 Quick Tips For How To Lead More Effectively 5 Reasons To Do An Employee Survey Give Positive Feedback. Coaching is the difference between giving orders and teaching people how to get things done. Don't Praise. How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engageme.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 3, 2023

“Fundraising is the gentle art of teaching the joy of giving.” – Hank Rosso Many times, as fundraisers, the role we’re really playing is that of an educator. Don’t worry: You don’t have to explain everything there is to know about how your nonprofit operates. Step 3: Draft your giving guide.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

By Volunteering As the nation honors Dr. Martin Luther King , Jr. on Monday, January 17, volunteer or make the decision to volunteer in your community. Many business leaders turn to Volunteer Match to find volunteer opportunities. Then, either volunteer and/or organize a team of your employees to volunteer !

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 15, 2014

Schools and other arts organizations are rising to the challenge. Artists and arts organizations are contributing their spaces and their creative energies. Is there equity and diversity in your policy and practice regarding staff, volunteers, and Board members? Do you have volunteers? What should be our role(s)?

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

They can raise money, recruit volunteers, or spread awareness about their cause. Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blogger for First in Education , where she's recently written about obtaining a master's degrees in teaching through distance learning , along with a piece on online art history programs. Like this article?

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After years of staging events, you may feel like there’s nothing you haven’t covered, from art auctions to wine tastings to trivia nights. Here are some to consider: Art: Art auctions serve a valuable purpose because they don’t just raise funds, they also spread awareness and appreciation of the works being auctioned.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If your organization has facilities or exhibits related to arts, culture, history, or other aspects of your mission, advertise them to parents. If you don’t, you could plan a tour of or make educational videos about your nonprofit itself to teach kids and parents how your staff and volunteers work to impact your community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 28, 2009

My social media plans for 2010 involve 1) developing my own knowledge and skill set, 2) helping to develop a strategy for my organization- Metro United Way in Louisville, KY - and 3) teaching within my organization to develop the knowledge and skills of others. and externally (with all of your fine readers!).

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 15, 2021

You’re working where there’s more client demand than resources, not enough staff, tough working conditions, a non-paycheck-motivated labor force (also known as volunteers ), and a much-needed mission that may be broadly unpopular. Have you volunteered? Any one of these can define “not easy.” That’s great.

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Achieve

JUNE 7, 2021

After all, our mission was all about teaching. Yet across the table was an educational leader who denied that teaching could have any impact. Your fundraisers need to be in a position if not to train, then recommend effective training to the rest of your nonprofit staff and volunteers. Volunteers. Well, he was wrong.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

I carry with me a deck of "check-in" cards which I use as a practice to open meetings with staff, board members, and volunteers. Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit Research Friday: Take our fun quiz on the Arizona. Can You Teach a Watchdog New Tricks? Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte. American Humanics: An Elite Group Research Friday: Do you feel the force of the demo. Fear not, nonprofit professionals! All You Need is Love.

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