Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Here’s ten books that nonprofit colleagues and authors have shared with me in the last few months and I wanted to share them with you. If you are looking for more recommendations, check out Book Authority’s list of 52 Best Nonprofit eBooks of All Time ( The Happy Healthy Nonprofit is #9).

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Fast Company Tech

APRIL 14, 2025

What follows are edited excerpts of a wide-ranging conversation on the next Bill George, the difference between management and leadership, andbecause I couldnt help myselfGeorges advice for leading organizations in these supremely chaotic times. The great leaders have to be very skilled in how they deal with external events.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Today, a startup that believes it can stem that tide with a more inclusive, global approach to sourcing, hiring and managing talent is announcing a big fundraise to continue building out its platform. Popular requests are for full-stack engineers, those who specialize in front-end or back-end languages, and site reliability engineers.

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Fast Company Tech

MARCH 31, 2025

In Managing Up , human behavior professor and executive coach Melody Wilding reveals how to subtly teach those above you to respect your ideaswithout needing a title change. Packed with actionable scripts and expert insights, this book is a must-read for anyone ready to take control of their career. Theres a method to managing up.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 8, 2024

Their responsibilities have transformed as quickly as the systems they manage. Although leadership courses may be part of more recent IT management degrees, relationship building is a skill that requires commitment and practice. Managing the human side of digital transformation is challenging. EI is not a new concept.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2014

Small nonprofits that are not in a position to hire a part- or full-time social media manager should limit themselves to one or two social networks and place the highest priority on their website, email communications, and online fundraising campaigns. The argument against doing this is that budgets are too tight and inflexible.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2021

Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for online marketers. Their website templates are mobile-compatible, built on WordPress, and include recurring giving, event and volunteer management, email newsletter sign-up, and blogging. Buffer enables social media managers to schedule posts on social networks throughout the day and evening.

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Candid

JANUARY 11, 2023

As we enter 2023, we’ve compiled a list of nonprofit books from Candid’s free digital library that can help inspire your nonprofit’s New Year’s resolutions. Here are several nonprofit books to help you begin breaking new ground at your organization this year. . Build skills to become a better leader or manager.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Growing a nonprofit takes more than just passion: you also need creativity, persistence, and a handful of nonprofit leadership skills to guide your organization through the growth years and fulfill your mission. What nonprofit leadership skills does a Founder or Executive Director need to steer the ship? Managing time.

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Blue Avocado

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The second is the ESPERA (Economic Systems Providing Equitable Resources for All) program , which invests in women in Central America and Mexico, by providing accompaniment in business skills and entrepreneurship, strengthening leadership, family farming, and emotional wellness. “I

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Candid

JANUARY 15, 2025

Professional growth can include developing new skills, taking on stretch assignments, learning from peers, and advocating for promotions. Building visibility for professional growth is a skill that requires thoughtfulness. Ask for what you want Managers arent mind readers. Keep in mind that growth isnt always a title promotion.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

"Connection is what transforms a dog-eat-dog environment into a sled-dog team that pulls together," says Michael Lee Stallard , author of the book, Connection Culture. Connection builds an emotional bond that promotes trust, cooperation, and esprit de corps among people in the workplace." Align their behavior with organizational goals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

In advance of the event, your new media manager should prepare a minimum of 10 tweets and two or three posts for Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, and so on (depending on how many days your event is scheduled for) to maximize marketing and fundraising results. The more often people use your hashtag, the more exposure your event receives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

That said, for those of you that have bought the book [Thank you!], You may also want to listen to a 30-minute radio interview I did about the book on May 17 which also discusses how social and mobile media has changed since the release of the book. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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.orgSource

JANUARY 2, 2024

And the key to managing people through change is emotional intelligence.” Support Adaptation Emotional intelligence offers a path to support teams and helps them acquire the skills to become digitally proficient. Building these skills helps teams to be comfortable in environments that are characterized by change.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for digital marketers and fundraisers. Their website templates are mobile-compatible, built on WordPress, and include recurring giving, event and volunteer management, email newsletter sign-up, and blogging. Fivver is an online directory of affordable and skilled freelance graphic designers.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Create Opportunity Peggy Winton, President and CEO at the Association for Intelligent Information Management, is a leader who puts elevating others at the top of her agenda. When we interviewed her for our book Association 4.0: Positioning for Success in an Era of Disruption , she explained her commitment to skill-building like this.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Here’s another must-read book to add to your list as you transition from manager to leader. The goal of this book is to provide an intensely practical guide to making that transition by sharing insights, stories, and approaches from hundreds of leaders to build the skills you will need to make the leap to leader,” explains Bryant.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 26, 2024

The book, Power To The Middle , shows how managers are the crucial link between a company’s ground floor and top brass. However, new KcKinsey research reveals that this outdated perspective needs to change and that well-developed managers are the strategy that companies must prioritize to succeed today,” they add.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 13, 2025

Extreme Teams is a fascinating book by Robert Bruce Shaw , where he takes you inside top companies and examines not just great teams (your more conventional teams), but extreme teams. This requires clarity on the part of groups senior management on the business environment in which they operate.

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.orgSource

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Build the Human Skills AI and EI might seem to be an odd couple for any number of reasons. As a consultant, I’ve worked with associations of every description, and I’ve learned that the organizations that are most successful with digital transformation are also groups that value the human skills.

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.orgSource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

books , a home office was still a glimmer in every busy parent’s eyes. More than a few of those executives were managing virtual teams. One bit of wisdom is that like most skills, managing a remote team is both easier and more complicated than we could have imagined. What are the lessons learned? Give yourself a break.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The effective use of social networks is a skill not to be underestimated. Each mobile and social network has its own unique tool set and etiquette, and only the most observant new media managers have learned what makes each social network unique and then adapted that knowledge to their content strategy. Engage authentically.

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.orgSource

JUNE 24, 2024

We even wrote two books on this topic. The competitive landscape is crowded, the workforce has shifted, and digital skills are the norm. A diverse mix of skills and perspectives : Prioritize professional and organizational development. Compassionate Leadership These are qualities you can use to manage operations.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Bloomerang Volunteer offers a volunteer management solution that can be used for both day-to-day programs and events, which offers nonprofits the ability to manage all their volunteers in one place. Event management platforms help nonprofits plan every aspect of an event from one centralized platform.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 18, 2022

Your organization’s ability to thrive now and for years to come depends heavily on your choice of association management software (AMS). . But here’s one thing they have in common: A modern association management software (AMS) system can help each one of them work more efficiently and accomplish their goals more effectively. .

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.orgSource

MAY 14, 2024

They’re good at social skills like listening, empathy, and finding common ground. The Heartfelt Journey HEART supported my personal journey through change, and it can also help organizations manage and succeed in unpredictable digital markets. To— Kevin Ordonez, President and Managing Director,orgSource, and I at the ColLAB.

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Towards Data Science

MARCH 29, 2023

Great reads on modeling, processes, and leadership Photo by Emil Widlund on Unsplash At the very start of my journey in data, I thought I was going to be a data scientist, and my first foray into data was centered on studying statistics and linear algebra, not software engineering or database management.

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.orgSource

JUNE 10, 2024

podcast , Sharon Rice ,orgSource Managing Director of Business Strategy and Jennifer Proctor ,orgSource consultant, explored the challenges involved with giving ourselves and our teams room to grow. Middle managers and directors are vital to bridging strategy and execution,” Sharon noted. On a recent Association 4.0

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.orgSource

MARCH 11, 2024

In our models, we assume that astronauts are intelligent, that they’re experts in their technical areas, and that they have at least some teamwork skills. Hiring for skill is easy. Providing teams with the right mix of oversight, autonomy, and flexibility is a skill that’s acquired with experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

W3Schools :: w3schools.com Knowing basic HTML is a must-have skill for digital marketers and fundraisers. Buffer :: buffer.com Buffer enables social media managers to schedule posts on social networks throughout the day and evening. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation. Tiltify also empowers donation processing on TikTok.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Human leaders must be able to lead not only with their heads but also with their hearts and souls, says veteran executive coach Hortense le Gentil , author of the new book, The Unlocked Leader: Dare to Free Your Own Voice, Lead with Empathy, and Shine Your Light in the World. What matters most is our commitment to change.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 18, 2025

The authors of the new book, More Human , state there are three primary ways that AI (Artificial Intelligence) can transform how we think about leadership: It can save us time so we can focus on creating more-human experiences for employees. In their book, Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter delve deeper into each of these benefits.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 4, 2024

The 12-Week MBA offers an alternative way to learn business essentials by focusing on the skills and knowledge required to succeed as both a manager and a business leader. In addition, the book provides an excellent glossary of most used terms within business. When we're in a book club, we get that social validation.

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.orgSource

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

He is also President and Managing Director of Digital Strategy for.orgSource , and my co-author of the Association 4.0 To help our colleagues build the skills they would need to handle fast-moving technology, we spent a lot of time talking with thought leaders. We call that constellation of skills, Association 4.0 leadership.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

Stumped for what business books to add to your spring (or spring break) reading list? Here are five must-read books for leaders well worth adding to your list: Lead With A Story -- A Guide To Crafting Business Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire. This book is a wake-up call for every business leader. His advice?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

After the holiday break new media managers return to work energized to update and implement their list of priorities for the upcoming year. Skilled new media managers are essential for nonprofits to adapt quickly to advances in technology. Write LinkedIn Recommendations. Take an Adobe Photoshop class.

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