Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Guest Post: Celebrating Beth’s Five Years As Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation by Kathy Reich. Yesterday, we hosted “ The Beth Effect ”, a Google Hangout filmed live from our headquarters in front of an intimate studio audience of Beth’s local friends and colleagues. Click to See Larger Image and Scroll. Then we walked.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JULY 8, 2021

From there, identify and align variables like stories, voices, ask ladders, donation form appeals, and aesthetics that align best with each segment of your target audience. The stories of Riley kids, Caiden, Caroline and Harry (featured above) were shared across digital channels, resulting in a 19% increase in campaign performance.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 12, 2021

If you live in an area with some morbid history or well-known ghost stories, you can add a few stops on your scavenger hunt related to those creepy tidbits for your more daring donors. If building a haunted house seems far too difficult, consider partnering with a local haunted house for your event. Ghost story contest.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 3, 2024

And that community impact is big: Small nonprofits educate and inspire, bridge generational gaps, celebrate cultural identities, and more. This brings attention to your nonprofit’s purpose and opens the door to building a strong team with the skills and attitude to work together to increase impact. Leverage technology.

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Neon CRM

JANUARY 25, 2024

But with newsletters being so popular today, how can you stand out in crowded inboxes and create a member newsletter that your members open and—equally important— want to read? Consider Your Audience The key to creating a member newsletter that people keep opening and reading is to offer content that’s beneficial to them in some way.

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DipJar

JUNE 20, 2023

An art festival where local artists can show off their pieces, explain their work to attendees, and donate a portion or all of the proceeds to your nonprofit. If you have a good relationship with a local vineyard, coffee roaster, or brewery, you might even propose a special vintage, roast, or brew just for your nonprofit or event.

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Collect all the good-news/feel-good stories that you did not use during Giving Tuesday and send them out one at a time over the last few days of the year using both email and social media. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign.

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sgEngage

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Obesity: MHP recently opened a Community Health & Wellness Center which houses a brand-new YMCA and MHP Lifestyle Medicine Practice. Transportation: MHP has a long-standing partnership with a local transport system, ShelbyGo. Clinical staff at MHP will be celebrated for their year of tireless care through the pandemic.

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Qgiv

MARCH 19, 2024

Donor recognition is a key aspect of donor stewardship, and you can use donor appreciation events you to personally engage with your donors and celebrate the impact their contributions make to your cause. Having an event to celebrate their contributions can help motivate donors with the financial capacity to make major gifts.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 4, 2023

Start Your GivingTuesday Thank-You Letter With a Salutation When your donor opens their thank-you letter—whether it’s in their inbox or their mailbox—they should know immediately that the message was meant for them. In your letter, tie the donor’s impact to your GivingTuesday appeal and the stories you used to support it.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

But with so many success stories out there, it’s clear that virtual fundraisers can be just the right thing at the right time for the right organization. Think about local and regional acts, celebrities with connections to your area, and people you have connections to through Board members, supporters, and friends of friends.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Benefit concerts are often celebrations of major achievements or a part of a larger fundraising campaign. Held annually at Carnegie Hall, this event not only invites attendees to revel in captivating musical performances but also serves as a vital platform for celebrating and safeguarding Tibetan culture.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. What did you do to celebrate Memorial Day today?

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 30, 2022

Every June, the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate love and friendship, to show how far the equality movement has come, and how much more work there is to do. Most importantly, be open-minded — no one person is the same. Pride feels more of the latter this year than in previous years. Solving The Problem.

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Greater Giving

MAY 28, 2021

For seven years, BBBS hosted BIG Taste of Houston, a popular annual fundraiser that celebrated the local restaurant and bar scene. Organizers provided a variety of food and wine “tastes” from Houston’s local food scene in a swag bag that was delivered to attendees’ homes just before the evening’s activities began.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

You can hand out information sheets, play inspirational videos, and invite live speakers to share their stories with attendees. Community partners like local businesses and civic organizations can support your nonprofit by donating auction items or funding event overhead costs. Form stronger relationships with community partners.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Need some inspiration for your holiday fundraising celebrations? You can even reach out to your local mall to see if they’ll allow you to set up a booth so shoppers can head straight to you after they’ve made their holiday purchases. When the holidays roll around, expand your giving day to celebrate the holidays with your supporters.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

. —– In a previous post, I discussed some of the highlights from recent reports about the impact of celebrities and data on Millennial donors. The conclusion was that building trust with your constituents is the closest you can come to a silver bullet for fundraising – not slick online tools or celebrity endorsements.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Americans are estimated to spend a whopping $25 billion dollars to celebrate their mothers and the other important women in their lives for Mother’s Day. Ensure that any necessary in-person elements of your fundraising efforts comply with your local health regulations and allow for safe social distancing. Sip Sip, Rosé!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2017

When you teach internationally, it is important to localize your content and Tharum was able to provide many local and regional examples and tips. The opening plenary was hosted by the renowned Usha Menon , past chair of the Resource Alliance and celebrated speaker, connector and consultant to the social impact sector.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Reach out to LYBUNT donors in November and December – a good story can always prompt someone to give again! 3 Tell Stories that Make You Stand Out from the Crowd In episode 3 of “Year-End in July,” guests Dom Spinosa, Alyssa Boger, and copywriting expert Cathe Hoerth discuss the power of storytelling in fundraising.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Join the celebration by attending a Maker Party event in your local area. Take part in the global effort to learn and move beyond simply consuming the web to understanding and creating it, so it remains open and accessible to all. Tell us about your experience and we may feature your story in NTEN''s blog!

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MAY 25, 2011

Provide fundraising success stories. You probably already receive support from many local companies. While success stories may have provided ideas, these sessions will let fundraisers “ask the experts” and get their questions answered. Celebrate their accomplishments annually with a thank you party/dinner/reception/etc.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 18, 2023

The goals you set will help you plan the rest of your campaign: The channels you use for appeals, decisions about your event, and even the types of stories you’ll tell your donors will hinge on the goals you’ve set for your campaign. Thank you so much for your passion for our local ecosystems—we appreciate your support more than you know!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 10, 2011

On International Human Rights Day, we pay tribute to all human rights defenders, celebrate the recent victories of the human rights community, and recognize the challenges that still lie ahead in the global struggle to advance justice, accountability and an end to impunity. 2011 has been an amazing year for human rights defenders.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2020

Without the backing of a national organization’s flashy brand, sexy advertising campaign , or robust budget – engaging grateful patients at a local level can sometimes feel impossible. Look around and get creative – this type of partnership could work with a local radio or television station, college (or even high school!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2012

I also developed the curriculum for the 15 workshops that were localized and delivered by the in-country trainers to over 220 NGOs over 9-month period. 83% of participants are applying their social media skills to engage local and global communities. The program accomplished the following: 220 organizations participated.

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Greater Giving

JULY 17, 2023

This special day celebrates the estimated over 1.5 National Nonprofit Day is an excellent opportunity for nonprofit organizations to raise awareness about their missions, engage with their communities, and celebrate the positive impact they make. National Nonprofit Day is observed annually in the United States on August 17th.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

You probably spent your time struggling to keep your eyes open throughout these less-than-engaging experiences. Connecting with nearby TV and radio outlets can be a great way to reach your local audience. This might include your annual donor appreciation gala, local farmers’ market, or a community festival. Social media.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

About a month and a half to two months before the event, begin executing social and promo campaigns to drive registrations by opening ticket sales and publishing your Giving Center site for maximum online fundraising exposure. Yes, celebrate, take your shoes off and soak in all you’ve accomplished.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

However, we can actively try to build cross-community bridges in an attempt to understand our own locality from other points of view. Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages open dialogue and respect for all individuals. Add advancement of BIPOC staff where you can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Cara Matteliano, VP of Programs, gave a presentation about three different initiatives designed to create the environment for local news including GrowWNY.org. It celebrates the natural beauty of the area while educating the community about a green life style. Cara talked about the network formation phase of the project.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

For example, an organization that sets up clinics in African and Latin American countries has a large Advisory Board made up of executives from local corporations, including several healthcare and insurance companies. Writing a story for their company newsletter about the organization. Make sure they feel valued and useful.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2017

NetSquared groups focus on topics that address their unique local tech challenges, but once a quarter, we select a common theme. In the US, the Chicago and Portland groups visited their local Microsoft stores to learn how to leverage the Office 365 donation. New York, New York: Summer Solstice Success Celebration. Europe and UK.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

You don’t hear about it much anymore, but in 2007 there were many stories of how MySpace was helping bridge the digital divide because low-income youth were logging in and teaching themselves HTML code. Stories about how MySpace would ruin your child’s life and put them in perilous danger were everywhere. took over MySpace.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

That means thanking them well, giving them updates, and telling them stories about the work your nonprofit is doing in changing lives. They open your emails. Consider putting together gift baskets or a Christmas stocking, if you know everyone on your board celebrates Christmas. Their light shines bright wherever they go.

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