Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond.

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The NonProfit Times

JUNE 25, 2024

Foundations contributed 19% of all philanthropy tracked compared to 21% during 2022. The data in the annual Giving USA : The Annual Report on Philanthropy are reported in real dollars and inflation-adjusted dollars. On the nonprofit side, if they are raising the same amount of money, that $100 is not going as far.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

This post is about the way people write the word nonprofit. As told in the 12th chapter of the “Book of Judges” in the Christian bible, the Ephramites tried to blend in with the locals as they were fleeing the country. I’m editor of an academic journal, so I see people writing about the nonprofit sector all the time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

I'm sure many nonprofits (and foundations) who enter into the waters of social media for the first time feel this nervousness and perhaps fear. Here's a new fear: Reputation for accuracy, quality, and professionalism will be damaged if the organizations shows its human side. This morning was the big day!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

I look at what was being tweeted and the voice used (institutional versus personal versus a blend). As we strive to build a more effective philanthropy, to share knowledge and support what works, let’s not become disconnected from the human element that drives philanthropy. on the Philanthropy411 blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The campaign will encourage philanthropic activities that support nonprofit organizations. These individuals undertook organizing, fundraising, and advocacy – activities that were once only in the control of nonprofits – outside the “control” of nonprofits.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A nonprofit CEO reader writes: “My inbox and mailbox are flooded with fundraising appeals from causes using the words ‘terrifying,’ ‘alarming,’ ‘emergency.’ “Yes, The truth is that fundraisers must sort out when and how to message their constituents using positive, negative, or a blend of both. Yes, we’re in deep sh*t on many levels.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 21, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how small nonprofits should approach using artificial intelligence (AI): Dear Charity Clairity, Everyone is talking about AI, so I fear I can’t ignore it. But we’re a small nonprofit, I’m not particularly tech savvy, and I just don’t know where to begin.

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AFP Blog

JULY 12, 2011

Blending Old and New Tech to Make History Come to Life - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas : "The site has been in an open test for the past year and won the 2011 Webby Award for the best site for a charitable organization.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2021

In the Blackbaud Institute’s incredible npExpert free e-book, The Great Reset: Moving Into the New Normal with Intention , Dr. Una Osili opens with some key findings from the last year of fundraising data compiled by the Lilly School of Philanthropy. Most notable is that in a recent survey of nonprofit organizations, 80.5%

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Candid

AUGUST 29, 2023

So, in this blog, I’m leveraging my PhD in Psychology to share a bit about what burnout is, why it seems to be everywhere in the nonprofit world, and what organizations, leaders, and individuals can do about it. This description applies to many, if not most, nonprofits. Unfortunately, an undisputable trend these days is burnout.

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The NonProfit Times

AUGUST 8, 2024

No information was immediately available regarding the blending of the firms. “By Separately, Submittable and WizeHive have worked with grantmakers and organizations, including state governments, corporate foundations, and community nonprofits, to drive grants, community investment, relief funds and other philanthropic programs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

The Great Recession and its aftermath have forced nonprofits to seek out new and different ways to address their challenges. In order to make change that is sustainable and scalable, additional funding sources need to be considered to help nonprofits achieve their core missions. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Oh, the high-wire balancing act of nonprofit CEO compensation. Two things come to mind.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

There are so many different kinds of nonprofit event ideas out there! The type of events that will work best for your nonprofit will depend on three major factors: Your organization’s mission, your available resources, and your supporter’s preferences. It’s a healthy and engaging way to support your nonprofit’s cause.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Here are some good examples of CEO and Executive Director use of social media in the US social sector: Holly Ross is the executive director of NTEN, the nonprofit technology network in the US. Holly also shares more of her in-depth thinking about the nonprofit technology field on NTEN's blog.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 16, 2024

With the right event management software for nonprofits, you can run your fundraising events more efficiently, helping you raise more money for your cause. There are quite a few different nonprofit event management software options your organization can use to make your event as seamless as possible.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2024

To stand out in the fundraising world, you need to find engaging gala entertainment ideas to captivate your audience and motivate them to continue their relationship with your nonprofit. Additional resources For more information on hosting a gala, check out these additional resources: Quick Guide to Nonprofit Fundraising Galas.

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Tableau

JUNE 8, 2021

Her background is data analytics and research and she is now blending her interests in data and her artistic side with work in data viz. Shena Ashley, Vice President, Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Urban Institute. linkedin twitter. Renee: What was the catalyst for the Do No Harm Guide? Jonathan: The story starts in 2019.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

At Fort Mason on San Francisco Bay investors, fund managers and social entrepreneurs put their heads together to discuss what it will take to do better, and do more, in the space that lies between strictly nonprofit and strictly for profit. Others examples include loans to schools in India and capital for small manufacturers in Ghana.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Navigating the complexities of year-end fundraising for nonprofits can often feel like threading through a maze of challenges. In the following blog post, we will delve into practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. But fret not – this is where our guide comes in.

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

Fundraising & Philanthropy Australasia Magazine. In the nonprofit world, generations complain about how the next generation isn’t as active or engaged in causes as they are. This piece originally appeared in. There’s a tradition for each generation to complain about the next – their entitlement, their apathy, their music.

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Allegiance Group

AUGUST 19, 2024

For nonprofits, year-end fundraising can feel like a maze of challenges. After all, this is a critical time for many nonprofits. This guide offers practical strategies to help your nonprofit maximize its efforts during the crucial calendar year-end period. Standing out in a crowded field becomes daunting.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Experienced nonprofit managers and leaders tred a well-worn path when thinking about planned giving. Once the older, high-net-worth individuals with a history of donating to an organization have been identified, focus and build relationships with them before making an ask for a bequest or a blended gift.

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Tableau

JUNE 8, 2021

Her background is data analytics and research and she is now blending her interests in data and her artistic side with work in data viz. Shena Ashley, Vice President, Nonprofits and Philanthropy, Urban Institute. linkedin twitter. Renee: What was the catalyst for the Do No Harm Guide? Jonathan: The story starts in 2019.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Cause Camp is an annual conference for nonprofit professionals held in Lincoln, Neb. at Innovation Campus, and it brings the best of the nonprofit sector together in one place. If you’re attending in-person, you’ll have access to a workshop on April 7th where you can better your nonprofit organization through hands-on learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 13, 2025

It is easier to ride a wave than create one, prom is a multi-billion dollar wave that many nonprofits are missing. Impact: Create a sustainable model for inclusive events, embedding nonprofit values into school cultures. Simple Addition: Nonprofit-sponsored, substance-free parties with entertainment.

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Non Profit Quarterly

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

I have been involved for many years, running a pioneering program for Great Britain’s government and then advising US agencies through a nonprofit. Philanthropy can play a vital role by funding pilots and helping agencies develop metrics that incentivize agencies to meet the needs of workers who are reliant on nonstandard work.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The challenge for nonprofit leaders is to place realistic boundaries on this request. Typically, reluctance to a solicitation falls in these four major categories: Credibility of nonprofit and/or project Credibility of leadership Amount Timing 2. Has the nonprofit experienced difficulties in the past? This is perfectly natural.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 23, 2012

The storm, for nonprofit organizations, is fully brewed. Although it's tempting to blame the economic downturn for all that ails nonprofits and charitable giving, the reality is that the current uncertainty is the new normal. Smart nonprofits want the check writer, not just the check. Nonprofits cannot ride out this storm.

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