Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Google, etc.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Make 2013 the year your fundraising comes of age. Join Paul Habig of SankyNet, Sarah Alexander of Food & Water Watch, and Eric Rardin of Care2 as they outline the critical and often easy ways you can boost your fundraising results in 2013. In this webinar you'll learn about: Building social media into your email and website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

As you have probably experienced yourself, raising money for your nonprofit campaign on social media is like pulling teeth. These numbers are dismal and nonprofits should not expect these figures to change drastically heading into 2013. About 2% of nonprofits raised between $1 and $1,000. That is the value of social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2014, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website, email communications, blogs, and social media content on smartphones and tablets. In truth, the Mobile Web is already here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2014

Nonprofits that do not create a lot of their own video content can still have an engaging YouTube Channel by curating videos relevant to your nonprofit’s mission and programs. Just because your nonprofit didn’t create a video doesn’t mean you can’t feature it on your channel. Social Media YouTube Video'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2013

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2013. This webinar demonstrates how nonprofits can implement a successful social and mobile media strategy in twelve steps. Related Links: On-Demand: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Webinar Series for Nonprofits. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits.

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NTEN

APRIL 13, 2013

The 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. She has served on the editorial board of the Alliance for Community Media''s Community Media Review and produced a policy handbook. Lauren-Glenn Davitian is widely credited with establishing strong community access to cable television throughout Vermont.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

Social media will remain a top priority for nonprofits in 2014, but 2013 helped solidify social media as a mandatory set of communication tools. As social media becomes more integrated into TV , nonprofits would be wise to master the art of live reporting this year. 5) Increased Employment Opportunities in New Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

With this year’s GivingTuesday less than a month away , there’s lots of tips and best practices on how to leverage social media during the giving season both online and offline. Tal Frankfurt (@cloud4good) November 8, 2013. Tal Frankfurt (@cloud4good) November 8, 2013. Karianne Stinson (@Karianne) November 8, 2013.

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NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

That’s the hashtag we’ll be using when I start talking about the impact of social media on fundraising with John Haydon , Farra Trompeter from BigDuck, Carie Lewis from HSUS and Casey Golden from SmallAct at #13NTC. If you’re at The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference we’d love for you to join us > [link].

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

As they say, “With any social media profile, comes great responsibility.” Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? Just kidding, no one really says that. But they should!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There is also a science to social and mobile media. Blog Unique Visitors.

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BoardAssist

JUNE 24, 2014

Not all social media channels are created equal. Read on for more about what every board member needs to know about social media. 3 Things Every Board Member Should Know About Social Media. Not a board meeting goes by where one of my board members doesn’t tell me about some cool new social media tool they are using.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There is also a science to social and mobile media. Blog Unique Visitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. The Internet users of 2013 expect polish and professionalism across all your online channels not only in their appearance, but also in how they are managed.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

2013 was the year of an ever-widening NSA spying scandal with its revelations of how little digital privacy we really have – even heads of state. The much-heralded wearable computing era arrived with a crop of smartwatches during 2013. Social Media. Social media is now officially the most common thing we do online.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 2, 2018

In a sea of channels, the best way to stand out is to ensure you’re showing up where your audience is most likely to be. But navigating information channels is trickier than navigating TV channels, especially if you don’t have the right information. Now, online-giving includes social media as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The description: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network. Based on the her book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit, winner of the 2013 Terry McAdam Award, Beth Kanter will share frameworks, strategies and practical tips for engaging with your network in ways that lead to measurable results. Register here.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013. This webinar begins with a demonstration of how nonprofits can successfully design and launch a YouTube Channel for both desktop and mobile viewing – even if the nonprofit isn’t currently producing videos. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Donor management software, CRMs, social media, blogs, and the general population’s new found comfort with giving online all contribute to the increased emphasis that’s placed on fundraising technology. Using a greater variety of software, channels, and payment methods correlates strongly with fundraising success.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Frank Barry offers this guest post with some advice about how to succeed with nonprofit fundraising in 2013. End of year fundraising is in full swing, but with 2013 right around the corner most nonprofits are balancing their biggest fundraising push with putting plans in place to kick off the new year with a bang. Frank Barry is a Sr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2013

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013. This webinar begins with a demonstration of how nonprofits can successfully design and launch a YouTube Channel for both desktop and mobile viewing – even if the nonprofit isn’t currently producing videos. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

Last week, Care2 held another great webinar about the benefits of cross-channel integration for nonprofits featuring Paul Habig of Sankynet, Sarah Alexander of Food & Water Watch, and Care2's own Eric Rardin. Why should your organization integrate its donor channels? Don't forget to check out past presentations from Care2team.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. It’s also worth noting that social media, not even blogging, is not yet integrated into their website. World Wildlife Fund :: Today. View: worldwildlifefund.org.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s no secret that social media has experienced incredible growth over the last couple of years. In addition, almost all nonprofits have a social media presence. Unfortunately, the old rule - good content is still king, seems to have been forgotten by many organizations on social media, particularly on Twitter.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! As executive director, Aaron's focus is on communication, collaboration, nonprofits, video, social media, and the bleeding-edge technology behind these things. Elliot Harmon manages Creative Commons' various communications and social media channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Most e-newsletters today seem to be stuck in the design best practices of 2006 and take little account for the rapid rise of social media and the fact that the number one activity on smartphones today is reading email. Link to video on the HRW YouTube Channel. e-Newsletters Mobile Technology Social Media'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Note from Beth: You need a identify a measurable goal for your integrated social media strategy that can be linked to your organization’s overall results and pick a data point or KPI that you will collect along the way to measure success. Flickr Photo by Kevlar. By: Rebecca Shore.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

#TechFail #GenerosityWin on Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day: Understanding social media’s role in damage control and crisis communication Guest post by Jeff Achen, GiveMN Digital Strategist. Social media promotion of the event was in full swing. on November 14, 2013. Our Social Media Command Center. Our Response.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2013

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I will be in the USA from doing a training in Tunisia for NGOs and trainers who will deliver training to women entrepreneurs as part of the WES program and also improve their NGO’s use of social media. The LightBox Collaborative 2013 Editorial Calendar is here!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Now, in your 6th year, drum roll, tell us Give to the Max Day by the numbers : Total raised: $18,316,626.42 (7% increase over 2013). Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013). Total organizations: 5,544 (a 25% increase over 2013). Total donors: 62,607 (a 20% increase over 2013). Can you share some of what you did?

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2014

If you made a video in 2013 that had an impact in your community or around the world, we want to see it. The contest is presented by NTEN, YouTube , and See3 Communications , with generous sponsorship by Cisco and the National Alliance for Media and Culture and the National Youth Media Network. Good luck!

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Care2

APRIL 9, 2014

Monthly giving revenue grew 25% in 2013, and accounted for 16% of total online giving. Monthly website traffic for study participants grew by 16% in 2013. Check out the email list growth over the last few years of different sized nonprofits (orange: 2011, yellow: 2012, and blue: 2013) -. Email lists are up 14% over 2012 levels.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2014

15 Tips for Nonprofits on Instagram (2013) by Giftworks. Instagram can be a great channel for your CEO – whether they have their own account like charity:water CEO Scott Harrison or use your organization’s branded account like Udi Ofer, CEO of NJACLU. Five Marketing Management Tools (2014) Social Media Examiner.

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