Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and spread generosity. It was almost ten years ago that we published the Networked Nonprofit during the early days of social media and networks. Now, we entering a new digital era which includes emerging technologies like AI.

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Elevation

JULY 11, 2019

Your nonprofit’s mission and vision statements are essential elements of your strategic planning process. The distinction is subtle but important. Your mission statement is the bare-bones proclamation of what your organization does and why you exist while your vision statement describes how the world would look if you completed your mission.

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Non Profit Quarterly

JULY 9, 2019

Cortico’s “digital hearth”. July 8, 2019; Nieman Lab. The Local Voices Network (LVN), developed by the nonprofit Cortico in collaboration with the MIT Media Lab , is bringing people together to share their perspectives with each other and with a small electronic “digital hearth” that records their every word. This new technology allows journalists and other stakeholders to access conversations among the individuals whose day-to-day lives feel the impact of important community issues.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 8, 2019

Nimble AMS is excited to announce a fully integrated payment processing solution with CardConnect. Here at Nimble AMS, we know how important it is for you to have the right tools in place to ensure your association is always running smoothly. That is why we are excited to announce that we have partnered with CardConnect to provide you with a fully integrated payment processing solution.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 9, 2019

If you’re looking for ways to boost your 2019 fundraising efforts for your nonprofit organization, you’re in the right place. There’s no better way to do so than by knowing the trends within your niche. Understanding what’s happening around you helps you to think ahead, learn people’s behaviors, and seize the opportunities available. Here are 7 essential fundraising trends that you shouldn’t miss in 2019.

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Gyrus

JULY 10, 2019

E-learning has considerably changed the way we learn and access knowledge online. With its ever-growing demand, reports assume that the e-learning global market would reach $331 billion by 2025. While on one hand, it is an amazing fact to know, on the other hand, it is an indication that a new era is dawning for online training and learning platforms.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 10, 2019

Hello World! Or maybe hello museum world! I feel a bit like a child walking around in someone else’s, slightly bigger shoes taking over this wonderful blog. The metaphor certainly works in terms of filling big shoes. But, I like that metaphor for another reason. Children see play and imagination as their job. Filling big shoes isn’t scary; it’s something to enjoy and pursue with zeal.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 11, 2019

Feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed and frustrated plague too many of our workplaces says Laurie Sudbrink , author of the book, Leading With GRIT. So, drawing on her over 20 years of coaching a wide range of organizations, colleges and Fortune 500 companies, Sudbrink provides in her book a road map to improve individual and organizational health. That road map includes teaching readers the principles of GRIT : Generosity Respect Integrity Truth Laurie Sudbrink "It is not only the concepts of GR

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 10, 2019

posted by Shannon Bailey Spring 2019 Alumna, ASU Master of Nonprofit Leadership & Management. I am a busy working mom, wife and student. My current personal mission is to raise good human beings and successfully launch them into adulthood. My relationship with my children is paramount in my life right now and requires a high degree of focus, attention and trust.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

The internet is and always has been a growing world of innovation and connectivity. In the last 15 years, online influencers and content creators have become a new form of celebrity. These content creators are ever expanding – now into live interactive content such as video live streaming on platforms such as Twitch. The internet makes it easier than ever to create content and become an influential individual…since its founding in 2011, Creators on Twitch have raised over $115 millio

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 10, 2019

By Tereza Litsa , Social Media Manager at Lightful , a simple social media management platform for nonprofits. Online fundraising is becoming more popular each year. It is offering new opportunities for nonprofits to improve their fundraising success while trying out new channels. As more people are inspired to donate online, social media can make an extremely useful addition to your fundraising strategy.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2019

The authors of this leadership book recommend that you don't read their book cover to cover. But, if you're like me, you'll read the book that way. That's because I found, The Little Book of Leadership Development , by Scott J. Allen and Mitchell Kusy, a compelling read, packed with practical tips and techniques for both leading and helping others to learn how to lead effectively.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 9, 2019

“I’ve spent almost the last 15 years researching why we are so bad at learning and what we can do about it,” states Bradley R. Staats. And that’s primarily what prompted him to write his book, Never Stop Learning: Stay Relevant, Reinvent Yourself, and Thrive. Further explaining, Staats says that when it comes to learning, we are our own worst enemy and we often work against ourselves: Instead of doing the things that will help us learn, we often do just the opposite.

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Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio, Director of Corporate Brand

Is your organization ready to build a recurring giving program that not only sustains but also propels your mission forward? 🚀 In this new webinar with industry visionary Tim Sarrantonio, we’ll guide you through the critical steps to establishing and scaling a successful recurring giving program. Whether you’re starting fresh or enhancing an existing program, this session will provide the strategies you need to deepen donor relationships and secure long-term support!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 8, 2019

Follow this advice, from the authors ( Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese ) of the, Collaboration Imperative , book for how to create a great vision statement : A vivid, idealized and memorable description of a desired outcome. Inspiring, energizing and helpful in creating a mental picture of your target. Based on an “outside-in” perspective—focused on evolving customer needs rather than an insular, status quo mentality.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 7, 2019

Fascinating, timely, critically useful and immensely relevant is how I describe the new book released in May by Gallup. It’s called, It’s the Manager. And, it’s based on the largest study of its kind: 37.2 million people surveyed over 30 years through U.S. and global workplace tracking, including interviews of employees and managers from 160 counties, interviews with leading economists and roundtable interviews with CHROs (Chief Human Resource Officers) from 300 of the world’s largest organizati

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 6, 2019

Coherence: The Secret Science of Brilliant Leadership is the book by author Dr. Alan Watkins. Trained as a medical doctor, Watkins became an honorary senior lecturer in neuroscience and psychological medicine at Imperial College, London and an affiliate professor of leadership at the European School of Management, London. According to Watkins, coherence is the biological state achieved when elite performers experience maximum efficiency and super effectiveness, where body and mind are one.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 12, 2019

Today’s Leadership Thought “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin.

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Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2019

When you reach out and engage with donors, you could be setting the stage for a relationship that lasts a lifetime. This is even more important with your younger donors – however, you need to use the right strategies to begin to build that lasting relationship. What are younger donors looking for? What’s the right approach and what will it take to execute?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 12, 2019

Staying competitive in the battle to attract and retain fundraising talent matters now more than ever. With the right people in the right positions, you’re better able to meet your fundraising goals. When talent isn’t managed and nurtured with a thoughtful strategy, it not only costs you in missed opportunities, it puts strain on your budget. Addressing the challenge doesn’t stop with hiring staff members or gift officers – it includes professional development, career advancement and staff

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Connection Cafe

JULY 9, 2019

For academic leaders, recruiting and solidifying the right students is top priority. But what happens after they arrive on campus? Two million first-time, full-time students who begin four-year colleges each year drop out before earning a diploma. Do you have a comprehensive retention plan to keep your students engaged and help them reach their academic goals?

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

On The sgENGAGE Podcast, we’ve talked about the importance of engaging supporters in the mission and the work that social good organizations are doing. But what’s the best way to get supporters to move beyond engagement, to connection and even taking direct action? Have we been thinking about the data wrong all along? Today’s guest is Shana Masterson, a Principal Business Analyst at Blackbaud and peer-to-peer fundraising expert.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 8, 2019

The Internet is bloated. Your users have miniscule attention spans. And nonprofit websites everywhere are filled with clichés and ambiguity. Words matter. The wrong words—or even worse, forgettable words—can cost you money and goodwill. But the right words can move mountains. They can spark emotion, spur action, and launch a lifelong relationship. So how do you choose the right words for your website?

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