Recapping the best Tweets and resources from "Getting Your Donors To Fall In Love With You" at the Foundation Center, Washington, D.C. #donorlove

Storified by Foundation Center · Tue, Feb 19 2013 07:41:19

Getting Your Donors To Fall In Love With You

Workshop I co-presented with Eric Rubin, Salsa Labs, at Foundation Center-DC. Together we discussed how important it is to not just attra...

Idea Alley: Offline? Online? Mobile? Give your donors many giving avenues on Valentine's Day (and every day!). #donorlove

— Cornerstone Group · Thu, Feb 14 2013 09:01:04

Here to help nonprofiteers 'get donors to fall in love w them.' Slides and more: http://bit.ly/donorlove #donorlove http://4sq.com/14UYv7T

— Farra Trompeter · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:00:32

Q: What do you think of when you think about donor engagement? #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:23:50

.@farra's discovering how we all feel about our donors. One adjective... Go! #donorlove http://pic.twitter.com/9OqlEuMB · Jereme Bivins

A: Long-term, responsive,... [insert your adjective here] #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:24:58

When wooing your donors, don't rush things. Save the engagement ring for sometime other than date 1. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:26:00

First year retention is 29.3% (via @blackbaud study) #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:26:53

5 Troubling Nonprofit Statistics

I spend a lot of time looking at metrics and benchmarks from across the nonprofit sector. As often as possible I try to talk about positi...

Recurring gift donors are only 10% of all US donors. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:27:32

7/10 donors do not give a second time. Keeping donors harder than getting them. #donorlove

— Docs In Progress · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:27:34

"Improving donor retention just 10% can double the lifetime value of your donor database." ~ Adrian Sergeant #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:29:03

You know a donor loves you when... 1) She spends her money and her time. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:30:37

2) She gives to you on a regular basis #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:30:59

3) She acts when you ask, and asks when you act. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:31:52

Donor acts when you ask, and asks when you act. Pledges, social media shares, petitions, erc. #donorlove

— Docs In Progress · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:32:42

Pro tip: Always make it easy to share your acts and your asks w/ donors and their friends #donorlove

— Jereme Bivins · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:32:52

4) She raises money for you, too. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:33:20

Donors not only give but get others to give - expanding the network #donorlove

— Docs In Progress · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:34:02

5) She reads what you send. #donorlove

— Foundation Center · Thu, Feb 14 2013 11:34:17

A round-up of organizations' pages providing support to the Newtown community following the tragedy on December 14th, 2012.

Storified by Foundation Center · Mon, Dec 17 2012 09:33:47

United Way Extends Condolences, Establishes Fund to Support Newtown, Connecticut | United Way

United Way Extends Condolences, Establishes Fund to Support Newtown, Connecticut United Way extends our most sincere condolences and pray...

Newtown Memorial Fund | 12/14/12

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Connecticut School Shooting Victims Fund Started by OneRepublic

OneRepublic is raising money to help the victims of the Connecticut Elementary School shooting.

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Our round-up of media, links, blogs, and more around World Water Week 2012.

Storified by Foundation Center · Thu, Sep 06 2012 06:06:41

3 Questions for... David Rothschild of the Skoll Foundation

Editor's Note: Leading up to the U.S. Philanthropy and WASH seminar at World Water Week next Wednesday, August 29th, in Stockholm, we dec...

3 Questions for... Braimah Apambire of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation

Editor's Note: Leading up to the U.S. Philanthropy and WASH seminar at World Water Week next Wednesday, August 29th, in Stockholm, we dec...

3 Questions for... John Thomas of the Rockefeller Foundation

Editor's Note: Leading up to the U.S. Philanthropy and WASH seminar at World Water Week next Wednesday, August 29th, in Stockholm, we dec...

3 Questions for... John Oldfield of WASH Advocates

Editor's Note: Leading up to the U.S. Philanthropy and WASH seminar at World Water Week on Wednesday, August 29th, in Stockholm, we decid...

Catalyzing Funding, Innovation, and Advocacy: U.S. Philanthropy and WASH

Attending World Water Week? Join us for a seminar examining the role of U.S. philanthropy in solving the global WASH crisis. Detailed inf...

RT @WASHfunders: Overview of US philanthropy by @fdncenter President Brad Smith #wwweek #washphil http://bit.ly/NC1YOg

— Foundation Center · Wed, Aug 29 2012 05:16:34

RT @WASHfunders: In US, there are 76K #foundations with $640 billion in assets- Brad Smith @fdncenter #washphil #wwweek

— Lucia Henry · Wed, Aug 29 2012 00:30:35

In 2010, foundations gave $4.3 billion to international causes, 1.7% to #WASH- Dr. Shah @fdncenter #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 00:35:57

Foundations differ from govts bc of ability to take risks + long-term approach- Brad Smith @fdncenter #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 00:34:26

http://WASHfunders.org has #outcomes #toolkit + recommended readings section for WASH orgs http://ow.ly/djgBS #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:07:49

Dr. Shah of @fdncenter demoing Funding Map- shows foundation funding to WASH orgs by country http://ow.ly/djgGE #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:09:22

New grants data added to #WASH Funding Map monthly! http://ow.ly/djgPr #WASHphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:12:16

Funder Toolkit just launched- co-developed w/ @WASHAdvocates to help funders Learn, Collaborate, Act! http://ow.ly/djgT1 #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:14:09

Funder Forum (beta)- password protected member directory helps funders to connect http://ow.ly/djgZL #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:15:40

Let us know if you have data streams we should think about incorporating into our Funding Map! http://ow.ly/djhaY #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:18:06

#WASHphil wrap-up: Foundations are actors, not just reacting, in WASH sector #washphil #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:22:45

#washphil wrap up: Information + data key for identifying funding gaps #wwweek

— WASHfunders · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:23:45

“@WASHfunders: Contact us if you'd like to contribute guest blog posts: http://ow.ly/djgrt #washphil #wwweek” @thisisexcellent should!

— Simon Maddrell · Wed, Aug 29 2012 03:24:21

Most important lessons from World Water Week, by @waterforpeople http://t.co/QSNxh78T

— · Sat, Sep 01 2012 08:08:04

A running stream of photos, Tweets, blogs, and more for the Brandraising event with Big Duck's Sarah Durham, at the Foundation Center Washington, D.C.

Storified by Foundation Center · Sun, Sep 30 2012 13:49:32

Brandraising: How Nonprofits Raise Visibility and Money Through Smart Communications

Brandraising® is a model Big Duck developed to help nonprofits build a strong, strategic framework for communications. It’s based on thei...

Brandraising

As you expand the tools you use to communicate online and off and staff's roles change, how do you ensure you're all speaking with one voice? Based on Sarah Dur

Q: Why does the for-profit world do branding so much better than the #nonprofit world? A: Consistency. #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:10:43

Consistency most inexpensive and effective tool in #nonprofit comms arsenal #brandraising

— Foundation Center DC · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:14:12

#brandraising: we easily identify major businesses purpose and personality, but nonprofits are a little murkier when trying to articulate.

— JR Russ · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:15:37

Best comment ever: If you mail them, they will know you. (not sure you want that notoriety, tho) #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:13:27

Q: Why do nonprofits struggle to communicate clearly? A: Trying to do more with less -- start w/ the basics #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:19:37

Three reasons #nonprofit orgs need to communicate: #brandraising http://pic.twitter.com/vOHIlTcg · Foundation Center

Some tools in your arsenal that need to work universally: web site, logo, name, tagline, etc. #brandraising

— Jereme Bivins · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:17:57

3 reasons for nonprofits to communicate: fundraising programs advocacy #brandraising most tools should do all 3- website etc

— Foundation Center DC · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:18:46

Don't get caught up in "shiny object syndrome" (Tweeted from iPhone 5) #brandraising

— Jereme Bivins · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:20:20

Whoa...some perspective...reminder that 10 year ago we communicated mainly by phone, mail, or IRL. #brandraising

— JR Russ · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:21:13

You think the communications field is noisy for you, imagine what your audience is receiving. #brandraising

— Jereme Bivins · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:21:31

Woohoo, an arts metaphor!! Everyone in your nonprofit needs to "sing from the same songbook", loving it :-) #brandraising

— Hashtag the Arts · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:22:57

@jcbivins this is a major challenge, taking a step back to put ourselves on other end of messaging & doing so objectively. #brandraising

— JR Russ · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:25:20

Print out your materials -- site, mailers, hand-outs, etc. -- does it all look like it came from the same org? #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Thu, Sep 27 2012 07:23:38

A recap of links, Tweets, pics, and more from this Big Duck workshop hosted by the Foundation Center Washington, D.C.

Storified by Foundation Center · Tue, Aug 14 2012 09:33:04

Looking forward to our comm strategy workshop w/ @farra of @bigduck this week! #nonprofit · fdncenter

Philanthropy Front and Center - Washington, DC: Developing a Communications Strategy for Your Nonprofit

Two weeks from today, we're excited to bring Farra Trompeter, a Vice President at Big Duck, to our Washington, DC library and learning ce...

The WONDERFUL Kim Patton of @FCWashington introducing @farra for the #techsense program today! http://pic.twitter.com/eAxiFuJo · Foundation Center

Developing a Communications Strategy for Your Nonprofit

by Big Duck on Aug 08, 2012 Between never-ending 'to-do' lists and new communications channels popping up everyday, it can be hard to fin...

Q: What do you use communications for at your #nonprofit? #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:14:44

A: Internal - facilitate work-flow! Externally - amplify impact, engage community, etc. #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:15:36

Comm can help: provide support/service, increase visibility, support change, gain support/recognition, increase funding #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:18:39

you go, @farra! RT @fdncenter: .@farra chatting about #Brandraising 101! Check out the book by @BigDuckSarah http://bit.ly/MTpwis #techsense

— Sarah Durham · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:21:45

RT @fdncenter: Find out what your #Brandraising score is w/ @BigDuck's scorecard: http://bit.ly/MTsmUT #nonprofit #techsense

— Rashid Castle-Ali · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:38:12

Positioning: the differentiating idea you strive to own in the minds of your target audience #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:24:02

What makes your organization unique and stand out? Think about it! #techsense

— Sheridan Marfil · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:29:18

Define your nonprofit's personality so you can keep your tone and style consistent. #techsense

— Sheridan Marfil · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:32:40

RT @fdncenter: Often we communicate organization-centric -- speak in the language of your audience, not in jargon. #techsense #nonprofit

— Jereme Bivins · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:35:37

RT @fdncenter: Comm plan includes: goals/objectives, target audience, strategies, tactics, roles, work plan, budget, evaluation #techsense

— Big Duck · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:48:43

Defining diff/separate audiences: prioritize goals, find primary focus then hit the rest. Define who/what you need most now #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:49:05

What are you doing to engage your audiences? RT @jcbivins: Moving your audience up the ladder! #techsense http://pic.twitter.com/EEWpIfLv · Big Duck

What motivates each of these personas to connect with you and act on your behalf? #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 07:57:16

Strategies: what msgs and conm channels shld you use? How do these channels reinforce the experience of your brand? #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 08:00:03

Define roles: everyone is a communicator, who oversees/approves, who does what in house vs. consultant, how do you train/grow #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 08:02:30

Develop/refine brand strategy (use consistently), be clear about who does what and when #techsense

— Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 09 2012 08:05:16

The Foundation Center launches 'Eye on the Giving Pledge', a new feature on Glasspockets.org highlighting those pledging the majority of their wealth for social good. Here's some of the buzz...

Storified by Foundation Center · Fri, Aug 10 2012 07:09:46

Foundation Center Launches 'Eye on the Giving Pledge' | PND | Foundation Center

Foundation Center Launches 'Eye on the Giving Pledge' Foundation Center Launches 'Eye on the Giving Pledge' The Foundation Center has ann...

Glasspockets - Eye on the Giving Pledge

Glasspockets > Philanthropy at Work > Eye on the Giving Pledge We invite you to help keep our Eye on the Giving Pledge profiles accurate ...

40 Billionaires Promise to Donate Fortunes

At the urging of Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, forty of the world's richest families have promised to give at least half of their fortun...

We've got our eye on the Giving Pledge -- and ... · Facebook

PhilanTopic: Eye On: Bill and Karen Ackman

(This is the first in a series of short profiles of individuals, couples, and families that have signed the Giving Pledge, the well-publi...

Taking Private Philanthropy Public: Eye on the Giving Pledge - Transparency Talk

Recurring themes in Giving Pledge commitment letters Explore the Eye on the Giving Pledge" (Janet Camarena is the director of the Foundat...

Could #GlassPockets Bring Some Accountability to the #GivingPledge? #philanthropy #nonprofits http://bit.ly/Q3Vs37

— NCRP · Mon, Aug 06 2012 07:45:04

An Easy Way to Track the '#GivingPledge' http://bit.ly/RrA5u1 #nonprofit

— Foundation Center · Sun, Aug 05 2012 17:00:02

Heard of the #GivingPledge ? Find out about the 81 wealthy people who have pledged http://ht.ly/cGZLT to give most of their $ to #charity

— Charity Navigator · Thu, Aug 02 2012 12:45:04

Barron Hilton @TheGivingPledge, is featured on this new @Glasspockets site: http://www.glasspockets.org/givingpledge/profiles/hilton.html #Philanthropy

— Hilton Foundation · Wed, Aug 01 2012 12:33:18

Gates and Buffett's Giving Pledge: Who's In? Who's Not?

Bankers and financiers are not exactly the most popular members of our society these days. By contrast, young tech tycoons seem to be enj...

The May 2012 501 Tech NYC meeting focused on the most recent changes to Facebook: Timeline. Featured expert, Jim Hanas, the social media editor at the New York Observer, guided us through key features and updates.

Storified by Foundation Center · Thu, May 17 2012 07:42:56

Most obvious #Facebook change: the cover photo and top nav #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:21:49

Facebook Tip: Page icon photo (profile photo) is 180px by 180x. Although remember when clicked on it can be full size. #501techNYC

— Chris Tuttle · Wed, May 16 2012 15:23:55

Find Facebook's new dimensions and do's and don'ts via @SocialNicole http://bit.ly/KgrzcM #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:23:47

Great new change: Timeline. Set up milestones back to when your organization was founded, new events, products, etc. #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:24:36

Facebook Tip: Use Milestones on your timeline to educate abt important dates (legislative milestones, past event dates, etc) #501techNYC

— Chris Tuttle · Wed, May 16 2012 15:26:35

Timeline won't inherently have a huge impact for your org. You need to keep linking your page to other channels. #501technyc

— Becky Band Jain · Wed, May 16 2012 15:27:03

Timeline is an easy content builder, but only if you promote it, says @jimhanas #501technyc

— Samantha Pierre · Wed, May 16 2012 15:27:13

Take time for facebook timeline on org page IF Good content to share @jimhanas #501techNYC

— Joanna Stanberry · Wed, May 16 2012 15:27:08

The 'Admin Panel' has been greatly enhanced. At-a-glance view of notifications (posts, 'Likes', etc.) for posts #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:26:54

Also find new people who've 'Liked' your page, Insights (reach of your posts, engagement), and your messages #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:27:27

Messages is a new feature. Allows your audience to send you a private message. Pretty quick/easy way to communicate #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:31:20

Facebook Tip for #Nonprofits: Messages are new, be sure someone is checking & replying. #501techNYC

— Chris Tuttle · Wed, May 16 2012 15:31:37

Facebook is trying to protect Facebook users from US #501technyc You can't message your page's fans till they message you

— Daniel Buckley · Wed, May 16 2012 16:20:27

Tabs (custom) used to be easily accessible on left nav. Now they are in an expandable box at the top of the page #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:31:56

The "tabs" can be moved around, with the exception of one or two that Facebook made static #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:32:25

Donation apps for Facebook recommend by @jimhanas: Fundrazr and Donate #501TechNYC

— great big hands · Wed, May 16 2012 15:35:05

Resources to find Facebook apps recommended by @jimhanas: Wildfire, Involver, Vitrue, and Buddy Media #501TechNYC

— great big hands · Wed, May 16 2012 15:36:46

.@causes is another popular donation platform for #Facebook https://www.facebook.com/causes #501TechNYC

— Jereme Bivins · Wed, May 16 2012 15:36:59

Cant' use an iFrame? You're using 'Static HTML', says @jimhanas #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:38:03

Static HTML gives you two options: what fans see, what potential fans see. #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, May 16 2012 15:38:28

All-star line-up of speakers presenting a 5-minute version of their sessions at NTEN's #12NTC

Storified by Foundation Center · Thu, Apr 19 2012 05:53:48

Mad people at tonight's #501TechNYC @fdncenter http://twitpic.com/9be693 · Harry Berberian

First speaker at #501TechNYC - so far the takeaway is to have a really catchy title

— Chelsea Whitaker · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:28:15

Check out session materials from the #12NTC sessions covered tonight at #501TechNYC (and more!) http://bit.ly/HQMyYF

— Amy Sample Ward · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:33:29

Join the #501Technyc group on #Facebook! http://bit.ly/Jj6CBi #nptech

— Foundation Center · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:33:42

I love this. Shakers on beautiful usefulness: http://ow.ly/i/zCuy #501technyc

— Julia Smith · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:34:36

How does load time affect your users? Do they give up before the page loads? Pretty isn't always better. #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:35:02

"Don't make something unless it is both necessary & useful; but if it is both, don't hesitate to make it beautiful." #501TechNYC

— Lissa Lee · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:35:06

Learn from mistakes of past campaigns. Usability trumps design. And use a scroll-bar if people want it! #501TechNYC

— Chelsea Whitaker · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:37:46

Define what you need to accomplish before you start trying to "solve" the "problem". #501TechNYC

— Lissa Lee · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:41:43

Don't have the resources to manage in-house? Try blended model w/ freelancers, agencies, etc. #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:46:35

The #12NTC master list of session notes in google docs is at: http://bit.ly/HQOnou Check it out #501TechNYC

— Amy Sample Ward · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:53:09

Always be tracking! Make it part of your workflow. #501TechNYC

— Kathryn McGrath · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:53:24

Nice: "You can't hit what you can't see." -- @portermason wants you to test everything! #501technyc

— Farra Trompeter · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:53:31

Adding codes to links (i.e. Google URL builder) helps TRACK your campaigns #501TechNYC

— Foundation Center · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:53:29

Adding checklists into a professional's workflow revolutionized medicine; it can do the same for nonprofit tech testing! #501technyc

— Lissa Lee · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:55:07

Always pick what matches your needs! RT @HaonTech: Drupal is good but not a silver bullet. Know your other options. Pros/Cons #501TechNYC

— Amy Sample Ward · Wed, Apr 18 2012 15:57:56

Recurring theme at #501TechNYC: relationships matter! With tech projects, job-seeking, everything.

— Madeleine Milan · Wed, Apr 18 2012 16:00:07

Looking for that next #nptech job or want to get a great fit? Find and post jobs in the doc from #12NTC at http://bit.ly/12ntchiring #501TechNYC

— NTEN · Wed, Apr 18 2012 16:02:34

Always be tweeting? ...No? “@jcbivins: It's becoming my new favorite motto thanks to @daveiam: "Always be…" #501TechNYC”

— Chelsea Whitaker · Wed, Apr 18 2012 16:02:40

How many #nonprofits would put their website up on a screen and play "Guess what year"? #501TechNYC

— Chelsea Whitaker · Wed, Apr 18 2012 16:05:24

Brandraising® is a model Big Duck developed to help nonprofits build a strong, strategic framework for communications. It’s based on their experience helping dozens of nonprofits raise money and increase their visibility since 1994.

Storified by Foundation Center · Thu, Aug 16 2012 13:51:06

Brandraising | Big Duck

Brandraising® is a model we've developed to help nonprofits build a strong, strategic framework for communications. It's based on our exp...

Sarah Durham | Big Duck

I'm passionate about communications that achieve real, measurable results, and I'm inspired by organizations doing great work. Put them t...

#Brandraising starts w/ the overlap of #fundraising, programs, and advocacy. via @BigDuckSarah

— Foundation Center · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:06:48

Wow -- @bigducksarah: In my experience, it's not until budget is multimillions that someone has "communications" in title #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:05:35

#brandraising Nonprofits need a communications strategy for their multiple audiences

— ConceptLink · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:07:31

Start with your "sweet spot" -- where programs, fundraising, and advocacy come together. Your #nonprofit's common ground #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:08:08

Positioning and personality #brandraising http://pic.twitter.com/KXDmKh05 · Foundation Center

RT @fdncenter: The best time to reconsider the way you communicate is right after strategic planning #brandraising

— Christina M. Hartman · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:13:38

#brandraising 3 levels to Brandraising:Organizational (core elements), Identity (branding), and Experiential (channels/ tools 4 connection)

— ConceptLink · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:14:34

The #brandraising pyramid! http://pic.twitter.com/rXRCRKgm · Foundation Center

Positioning and Personality of your #nonprofit #brandraising is thru channels + tools that audiences can connect to your brand.

— Party4aCause · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:14:50

Be clear about what you want to say as an organization, and why we want to say it. #brandraising

— Remya Thomas, CSR-P · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:15:15

RT @fdncenter: Communicating with your constituents? Lose the insider-baseball-jargon #brandraising

— ListenIn Pictures · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:15:49

#brandraising ?s on positioning: What makes us unique? How do we fit in/ stand out among peers? What do we want ppl to think abt us?

— ConceptLink · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:19:26

#brandraising Does what you're working on support the Big Picture? If not, reevaluate!

— ConceptLink · Wed, Jan 25 2012 16:10:47

Personality: The overarching feeling you want people to associate with your organization #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Wed, Jan 25 2012 16:10:47

#nonprofit personality is how your audience feels about you. Apple vs Microsoft example. @AlbertQMoy would love this! #brandraising

— Mike Kim · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:22:30

What are the list of adjectives that will/could be used to describe your organization? Does Ur audience agree? #brandraising

— Remya Thomas, CSR-P · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:24:49

If you interview five or six other people, would the same adjectives you described surface? #brandraising

— Foundation Center · Wed, Jan 25 2012 16:10:47

In the movie of your org's life, who plays your org? @bigducksarah #brandraising

— Jennifer Flowers · Wed, Jan 25 2012 15:22:38

A recap of Tweets, tips, slides, and more from Tuvel's social media event at Foundation Center Washington.

Storified by Foundation Center · Thu, Nov 03 2011 06:21:59

Doing More With Less: Social Media Trends and Tips for 2012

Presentation from seminar at Foundation Center-Washington on November 1, 2011.

Social media allows you to target, find people who are interested in receiving your messages #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:10:41

Social media is about building relationships. It is an excellent tool for converting online interaction to offline action. #nonprofit #FCSM

— CaptiCorrie · Tue, Nov 01 2011 10:34:25

Facebook ave member community size is up 161% from 2010 to 2011 - 6,376 (via @NTENorg survey) #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:14:08

2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report

Submitted by Brett on Fri, 04/01/2011 - 12:58pm More than 11,000 nonprofit professionals filled out this year's Nonprofit Social Network ...

Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter is just one facet of social media.@mitcharno #FCSM

— Kari Rippetoe · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:10:04

Nonprofits are having to do more with less. 84% have social media budgets of $10k or less. (With half saying no budget at all!) #FCSM

— CaptiCorrie · Tue, Nov 01 2011 10:31:09

4 Steps to getting started in #socialmedia: 1) Strategy 2) Research 3) Listen & participate 4) Offer value & credibility #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:17:59

Important to manage expectations on what #socialmedia can really do for yr org. Don't overestimate what it can deliver! #FCSM

— Trina_SIL · Tue, Nov 01 2011 10:39:56

Some ideas: use a social network to communicate w/ supporters and members (anyone use one internally?) #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:31:03

Survey your members and supporters re: their online interests #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:31:26

Create an org blog, but look for guest bloggers and be a guest blogger for another org #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:32:19

When it comes to social media: Give before you take. #FCSM

— corrietweets · Tue, Nov 01 2011 11:02:50

Build your #socialmedia house files like you would your normal database (bonus points for INTEGRATING them -- hurray for CRM) #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:34:35

.@smallact's Thrive platform gets a shout-out as a powerful tool in helping ID influencers/supporters around the social web #FCSM

— fdncenter · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:52:16

By end of this year, 85% of handsets will be mobile web enabled. #FCSM

— Foundation Center · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:42:26

@fdncenter That's why it's so important to make sure fliers always look great on smart phones too! #FCSM

— MarthasTableorg · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:52:56

Don't fall victim to shiny new thing syndrome #fcsm

— mitchelllll · Tue, Nov 01 2011 07:42:49

Great point: "Get me 5,000 Facebook fans." Why? What's your goal for those people? Who are they ideally? #FCSM

— fdncenter · Tue, Nov 01 2011 10:21:18

@fdncenter those are great questions. many think is only about quantity and not quality. quality is harder to get. but worth it. #sm #fcsm

— menjivar · Tue, Nov 01 2011 10:22:40