Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The first social networking tool the organization utilized was MySpace is 2007. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have 325 social media sites that we post to regularly, but in addition to all of the ones that everyone knows about, two of the most effective are Posterous and TrafficGeyser because we can post once to these accounts and they syndicate out to hundreds of article, podcast, blog, video and photo sites at once. The site currently has 1.6

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I identified a trend forming with social networking, and set up our very first profile. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Every full time staffer we have on the Emerging Media team has been paid for by raising money on social networks. What is on your To Do List for 2011? Absolutely email.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Online networks have transferred the tools of organizing and programmatic leadership from organizations and placed them into the hands of the citizen/member. Meanwhile, organizations typically approach social networks as a staff-driven, top-down push towards higher numbers of fans, friends, and followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? I think having our decentralized structure creates an army of social media ambassadors that encourages buy-in at all levels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The following is an excerpt from the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits and was published in the September 2011 edition of Fundraising Success Magazine (@ frsuccess ). Take webinars, attend boot camps or workshops, or go to conferences that focus on the how-to of social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

I join as many social media sites as I can and try to spend time learning each community so I can offer advice to others on how to engage with them. Right now our organization gets more than 20% of the traffic from the surplus of social media sites we are on. What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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The Next Web

JULY 29, 2013

Since the rise of Generation Y (or millennials), we changed the online behavior: we consume content and services from multiple sources, like blogs, social networks and online searches. TNW: Beyond Brazil you expanded into Argentina in 2011. TNW: What advice would you give to tech companies moving into the the Brazilian market?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2012

The eight reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. These reports are, however, some of the most valuable in terms of insight, useful and practical data, and how-to advice. Thank you. Published by NTEN.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Finally, we are beginning to measure how many volunteer applications come by way of our social media channels as well as using marketing sites like Klout to measure our influence online. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Anything else?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

If you need to pop in to an Internet cafe to connect every other day or so, please do… but my advice to you as social media manager and a fellow traveler is to leave the gadgets at home. Related Links: 11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers for 2011.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Nonprofits are taking advantage of this technology; according to the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey by NTEN, Common Knowledge & Blackbaud, the average nonprofit’s fan or follower base grew by 30 percent on Facebook and 81 percent on Twitter in 2011. They have 1500 Twitter followers and tweet daily.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Share on Facebook : Network for Good declares October 24th as “Be Your Donor” Day. Share on your blog: Have a piece of advice that is all about “being your donor”? Download the Be Your Donor checklist and join other nonprofits in pledging to be donor-centric this year. [link].

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2010

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Lynn Flinn of EWF International in Tulsa, OK wrote the following in a recent newsletter. Thanks Lynn for this great end-of-the-year advice. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Its so powerful I wanted to pass it along.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Tuesday, December 28, 2010 A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 I heard this advice quoted the other day and wanted to share it. All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. The Growth in Smartphones and Social Media. TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

By September of 2011 Google+ quickly grew to about 20 million to 40 million account users (depending on who you ask) and had about 12.3 Now that Google+ pages have opened up to brands including nonprofits, will the social platform's declining traffic significantly increase and stick? million U.S. Check out some of our favorites.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 20, 2011

Pacific time, January 31, 2011. Melissa and Erika explained the process and equipment needed to shoot, produce, and broadcast a digital story — here's some of their advice from the webinar. and Erika Padilla-Morales of Streetside Stories. read more.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2013

Amy and I will provide concrete advice from our new book Social Change Anytime Everywhere on what you need to be doing to build and mobilize your communities through multifaceted campaigns and by integrating social media into your online communications and outreach. Care2 Webinars Social Networking Trends Web 2.0'

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The Verge

JUNE 25, 2021

As part of the deal, BuzzFeed is also acquiring Complex Networks, another media company, for $300 million. BuzzFeed was an experiment to discover what content people would share on social networks. A year later, he created BuzzFeed as an experiment to discover what content people would share on social networks.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

A fortnight ago, Boris interviewed Reed Hastings on his business lessons and experience, but now I’m shaking it up with a look at a 26-year-old founder who is disrupting the mobile and social networking spaces: Kik CEO and founder Ted Livingston. The best piece of advice I ever got’. Livingston did that for a year.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Your gift will help us make more of these valuable reports available in 2011. NTEN's community-based reports clarify technology issues -- like how nonprofits use social networks -- and make selecting software less daunting. Support the NTEN Research Program by making a tax-deductible donation today.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Your gift will help us make more of these valuable reports available in 2011. Your gift will help us make more of these valuable reports available in 2011. NTEN's community-based reports clarify technology issues -- like how nonprofits use social networks -- and make selecting software less daunting.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

He doesn’t feel that Facebook is the best platform for his social media objectives and believes one shouldn’t be on Facebook just because it’s the world’s largest social network. On giving, Dave Boyce of Fundly , offered a compelling argument for why nonprofits should engage with donors on the social web.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010 What To Think About For Next Year Hopefully, 2011 will be better for most businesses. ▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

Saturday, January 15, 2011 Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His New App If you havent engaged with David Grossmans website, Blog and incredibly useful eBooks, make a point of checking them all out at his website for The Grossman Group. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

As we near the last quarter of 2010, its wise to think about how we can make our businesses stronger in 2011. Set a goal to get your crisis management program in place by the end of this year so youll start 2011 well prepared! Then, use the web and social networking for research. And, how often?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010 The Five Points Of Professionalism Heres more good advice from The Everything Coaching And Mentoring Book : Professional behavior on the job means that work habits are strong and consistent. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

It acts somewhat similar to an email spell checker, and you can select the suggested alternatives or ignore the advice. Then, use the web and social networking for research. ToneCheck , a software program that works with Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007 and 2010, helps to ensure your tone is clearly communicated and understood.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 10, 2010

They provide the following great, simple and straight-forward advice about giving feedback: Make it timely -- give your feedback as soon as possible to the performance. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Make it individualized -- tailor your feedback to the feedback receiver.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

Thursday, January 20, 2011 "Great Places To Work" Employee Perks StLouis magazine is featuring in its January issue 60 companies that they deemed "great places to work". Helping those companies to earn that honor are the perks they give their employees, some of which you might want to consider for 2011.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ► December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

▼ 2010 (108) ▼ December (9) 70 New Year's Resolutions For Leaders A Maxim For Leaders For 2011 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Great Year-End Advice For Leaders Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategi. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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