Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In our report, Unlocking Generosity with Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Giving ( ai4giving ), Allison Fine and I identified examples of where the algorithms and data are used to provide recommendations for philanthropic investment – whether everyday donors, program officers, or major donors. Source: GiveDirectly Facebook Page.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In service of this, in this blog, we’re highlighting five things we’ve heard about our grants data that aren’t quite accurate. foundations (e.g. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , Ford Foundation , and Hewlett Foundation ) share such data with Candid. based foundations. Many of the largest U.S.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 15, 2011

When I give talks about nonprofit blogging, I often use the Case Foundation's blog as an example of a juicy blog. TED Fellow profiles, social media tips , reporting back from events , calls to action ). It has a blog roll. What nonprofit blogs do you loooooove to read? It's easy to share.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 16, 2024

Start by Evaluating Past Annual Reports I joined Scarborough Health Network Foundation last January. I came into an organization that had very quickly grown its donor base and major fundraising results, as well as its brand profile and marketing. We speak very clearly about how much is being granted to the actual hospital network.

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Candid

MAY 1, 2024

With the combined resources of Foundation Center and GuideStar, we at Candid have a unique opportunity to build the most effective solution for providing information for and about nonprofits and funders. For example, we heard that funders want more information about fiscally sponsored organizations and their sponsors.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Its compelling aim promises to empower nonprofits to share vital information about their organizations, one time, on their Candid profile, where it can be accessed and re-used by all to reduce the inefficiency and reporting burdens faced when applying for funding. nonprofits and foundations. nonprofits and foundations.

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Candid

MARCH 28, 2023

For example, one customer mentioned that they can review up to 500 funder profile pages in one day using Candid’s Foundation Directory , a time-consuming and tedious exercise! The post Centering the user perspective appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2024

For example, these sources provide details on pledges made during a fast-moving crisis or staff changes at an organization. Almost 100,000 nonprofits have claimed their Candid profile and updated it within the past two years to earn a Candid Seal of Transparency. The post Demystifying Candid data appeared first on Candid Blog.

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Candid

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In this blog, we explore what to do when you get a rejection to a grant proposal and share questions you should ask the funder if your grant proposal isn’t selected. If you don’t, you can search Candid’s Foundation Directory to find who to contact, or you can reach out via a contact email from their website.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

tax-exempt organizations file annually, are a major source of data about nonprofits and foundation grantmaking in the United States. For example, about 75% of Candid’s grants data is sourced from Forms 990). Before the pandemic, Candid usually received comprehensive IRS 990 data about nonprofits and foundations about 1.5–2

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. In this blog, I will first explain how Candid currently harnesses the power of AI technologies in our data and tools. Making it easier to attract donors online.

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sgEngage

JULY 30, 2024

Lay the Foundation With Robust Databases Uncovering a prospective donor’s capacity, philanthropic, and affinity indicators starts with leveraging the right tools. Additionally, once you’ve found information on a current or prospective donor in your prospect research database, add it to their profile in your CRM.

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 7, 2021

That copy can take lots of forms—you can include a call for recurring gifts at the top of your donation page, for example, or you can use design to draw attention to your recurring options. If you’re looking for ideas about how to use online fundraising tools to support your events, check out these real-life examples: Girls, Inc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

The Foundation Center released a report that documents the usage of social media tools by foundation executives based on survey responses from 73 members of the Center’s Grantmaker Leadership Panel. My blog was named on the list with 11% respondents indicating they have read it in the past six months).

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 19, 2024

For example, 66% of gifts to Fidelity Charitable in 2021 were non-cash donations. For example, if you’re talking with someone who tells you they want to make a pledge, that’s an opening to discuss ways they can give that will offer them personal and financial benefits. of those gifts were given anonymously. This is BIG.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Glasspockets.org is a website sponsored by the Foundation Center that is focused on transparency among funders. foundations still don’t have websites, quite possibly intentionally. The objectives of the Glasspockets project are actually pretty simple: Inspire private foundations to greater openness in their communications.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Make full use of your blog content. Out of EveryAction’s FastAction network of saved donor profiles, 70% of forms have at least one field pre-filled, and many donors are able to easily make one-click donations. How long does it take to sign up for emails, make a donation, or navigate to your blog?

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Candid

APRIL 24, 2024

In addition to Candid’s vice president of influence Aleda Gagarin, the session featured Ellen Dickenson, senior vice president for research of United Way of Massachusetts Bay; Jeffrey Jimenez-Kurlander, learning and impact officer from the Surdna Foundation; and Kerrin Mitchell, co-founder of Fluxx.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore a few key types of advocacy that help organizations drive positive change; tactics that unite and activate supporters; and technology to make this important work more effective and efficient. Later, that information can be used to target the most active and educated supporters and get them involved.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 24, 2023

Plus, supporters know when certain changes must be made to their donor profile. For example, if a supporter knows their credit card is about to expire, they can make the update in their profile far faster than your team could. Self-service tools can include more than just editable profiles. Reporting templates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Expect more blog posts and thoughts about how to design and facilitate these types of projects in the future – for starters I’ll be moderating and presenting on a breakout session at the Communications Network Conference in October with colleagues Farra Trompeter, Eva Penar, and Michael Hoffman).

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Candid

JULY 11, 2023

In an attempt to alleviate historical injustices, many foundations established grant programs for BIPOC-led organizations. Candid profiles also offer foundations the option to share this type of information. The post Trust-based considerations for demographic data appeared first on Candid Blog. Center relationships.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

You can link your Core Profile or one of your Campaign Pages here. When visitors come to your Twitter profile, your call-to-action and donation link immediately draw their attention. Setting up a blog on Medium is a great way to start telling your nonprofit’s story (and it’s free). Enter your Smart Donations URL.

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Candid

JUNE 2, 2021

It’s one of the main reasons we became Candid—by bringing together data on nonprofits and foundations, we can help our sector accomplish so much more together. . We know that change is hard and slow, and Candid is a great example. Through Candid’s data partner networks, GuideStar profile information is shared with all major U.S.-based

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2024

For example, I have a daily reflection ritual of walking a few miles a day to think away from screens. I learned a lot about Giving Circles from Philanthropy Together and am presently serving on the advisory committee for the WeGive Summit and my current work with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Greater Giving Summit team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Is the Foundation for Successful Online Communication and Fundraising. Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . Introduction to Twitter Profiles. Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This!

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Candid

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

We listened to the "rising voices of the people we serve" as a foundation staffer framed it recently. In this blog post, we'll review the research results, discuss implications, and identify the soul-searching needed to move forward in new alignment with our values. Organization’s DUNS Number and/or GuideStar profile.

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Qgiv

APRIL 11, 2023

At Virtuous, we believe that the Responsive Fundraising Framework is foundational in helping fundraisers cultivate meaningful relationships with donors that increase generosity. Robust profiles for all of your supporters where you can store all of their donor signals is important. But how do you know who to invite to upcoming events?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

At this year’s Council on Foundations conference in New Orleans, I had the honor of doing a mini-workshop for CEOs of Community Foundations as part of a half-day pre-conference session organized by the Knight Digital Media Center called “Digital Strategies for Community Foundations.”

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

They supply charities, libraries and foundations with discounted Cisco and Polycom office phones. BetterWorld Telecom is a good example of a B Corp that carries a strong telework environmental mission. Get a good view of the Betterworld Telecom via their environmental blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

Check out blog for in-depth posts on Twitter tools, for example this one about url shorterners. I'd like to point a few examples that were not on his list and share some good nonprofit Twitter resources. All staff members are active and have their individual profiles. There is a terrific article on Mashable by Lon S.

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sgEngage

APRIL 19, 2023

Still, it can be challenging to navigate the complexities of workplace giving without a solid foundation of knowledge on the topic. Though these are some of the most-offered examples of workplace giving, the possibilities are endless⁠—and can vary significantly from one employer to the next. But this is a vital piece of the puzzle!

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DNL OmniMedia

APRIL 26, 2024

Some types of nonprofits, like grantmaking foundations, may choose to forego a website, but for most charitable organizations, establishing an online presence can greatly enhance their impact. A few examples of these are: Social media ads. A few examples of these are: Social media ads.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Note from Beth : Over the past six months, I’ve been on an advisory group for project that my colleague Jay Geneske at the Rockefeller Foundation has spearheaded to help build the capacity of nonprofits in storytelling skills. These recommendations will always be saved to your profile so you can access them later.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review’s opinion blog is up – you can read the post and contribute to the conversation on SSIR , or read it in full below. Ensure that your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and any other online profile you have includes a link back to your organization’s website.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

billion from private and community foundations and public charities, 96% of dollars addressed disease outbreaks (mainly COVID-19). million in funding was identified for this crisis in 2020 by foundations and public charities. appeared first on Candid Blog. federal agencies, donor-advised funds, and giving platforms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers. There are significant benefits to both the organization and the leaders themselves by building a thought leadership profile on social.

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