Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

On the day that I submitted the final manuscript of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits to McGraw-Hill, Facebook launched Timeline for Pages. here are 22 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits : 1. The Social Web, and Web 3.0:

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TechImpact

JUNE 10, 2014

Social media, mobile technology, and fundraising are unequivocally attached at the hip in contemporary nonprofit marketing. Mobile donations went up 126% with a responsive web design. of traffic to donation pages?on Twitter sent 700% more visitors to Canadian donation pages on Dec. Image courtesy of nsemo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2013

Yesterday’s free webinar entitled Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2013 was attended by 433 nonprofit professionals. ” like social media, but it doesn’t have to cost thousands of dollars. By late 2013 or early 2014 , the Mobile Web will surpass desktop. from tablets.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In past blogs we’ve talked seemingly ad nausea about how technology, donation forms, and social media can support a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Social media in particular is where nonprofits are turning to get their mission talked about, with the ultimate goal of driving more donations to that mission.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 2, 2013

Nonprofits in previous years were chosen primarily because they excelled at social media. Yes… the majority of this year’s nonprofits have also implemented good-to-exceptional social media campaigns, but they are also nonprofits whose missions I care about and feel a personal connection to.

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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. Nonprofits that have not yet mobilized their online communications and fundraising campaigns will start to pay the price literally in lost donations in 2014.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 20, 2016

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. 2015 Text Donation Study :: Download. Social Media: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits.

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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. Social networks have gone mobile.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

With #GivingTuesday right around the corner, your nonprofit’s donation page could use some sprucing up. in 2013, and online donations grew by an astonishing 14%. Charitable giving on #GivingTuesday, in 2013 increased 338% , which also heavily contributed to the rapid increase in online giving. One step, not two.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Despite the rapid rise of social media, more online donations are made from a click in an e-newsletter than any other source. In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. Integrate a “Donate” button and social networking icons. Prioritize mobile design.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 15, 2013

Check out these cool stats in an infographic from Nonprofit Hub with stats from 2013 Nonprofit eBenchmarks Study. A monthly donor giving $19 per month with donate more in a year than a donor who gives one $60 donation. 89% of donations come from 1x donors. Monthly increased by 43% from 2012 to 2013.

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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. Orange “Donate Today” button in every issue. Green “Donate” button in every issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% In addition, charitable giving is at an all-time high in the United States and nonprofits would be wise to invest in upgrades to their online donation service to ensure that they are meeting the needs of today’s online donors. mercycorps.org/donate. mercycorps.org/donate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Hardly thorough as a research method, the TwtPolls do however present some basic information about what trends were popular in 2012 and clues as to which #NPTech trends should be prioritized in 2013. So, as I continue to post “TwtPolls of the Month” throughout 2013, your participation in future polls is greatly appreciated.

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. 76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2014

Anyone active on Facebook, Twitter, or the likes will have seen at least one social media crisis unfold. Social media is your friend, despite what happened. Use your own social media channels to get your message out in any way that best helps give your side of the story. Act fast but don’t panic!

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The Next Web

JANUARY 12, 2013

To get a sense of which companies are (or will) be making the biggest splashes this coming year, especially in terms of technology, I asked a panel of successful young entrepreneurs the following question: If you could invest money in any tech startup in 2013, what would it be and why? I expect them to experience significant growth in 2013.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2013

Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Although social media has revolutionized how nonprofits communicate online with their supporters and donors, online fundraising tools like “Donate Now” buttons and e-newsletters are essential building blocks to a successful social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media. Woe to the nonprofit that incorrectly assumes that a new media manager is a tech position.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Although social media has revolutionized how nonprofits communicate online with their supporters and donors, online fundraising tools like “Donate Now” buttons and e-newsletters are essential building blocks to a successful social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 27, 2013

Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013. Although social media has revolutionized how nonprofits communicate online with their supporters and donors, online fundraising tools like “Donate Now” buttons and e-newsletters are essential building blocks to a successful social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

For those of you who have read Social Media for Social Good and have taken my webinar on how to launch a social and mobile media strategy for your nonprofi t, you know that the core of the strategy that I advocate for is tracking and proving your success. Online Donations. Website Unique Visitors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 9, 2013

Date: Tuesday, April 2, 2013. Although social media has revolutionized how nonprofits communicate online with their supporters and donors, online fundraising tools like “Donate Now” buttons and e-newsletters are essential building blocks to a successful social media strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

The length of a tweet, proper grammar and punctuation, and the correct use of hashtags has a significant impact on social actions. 93 Actions: #ISConf 88% of millennials donated to a nonprofit in 2013: [link] pic.twitter.com/ySpqbQJss7. — @NonprofitOrgs (@nonprofitorgs) November 17, 2014. Social Media Twitter'

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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. According to the 2012 Nonprofit benchmark Social Network Benchmarking Report, 98% of nonprofits didn’t raise a dime on Facebook, which is second most trafficked site on the web in the U.S. ”

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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. million in donations up to that point—crashed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2012

With smartphones now outselling PCs and tablet sales surpassing even the most conservative of estimates, the majority of your nonprofit’s supporters will likely be browsing your website on mobile devices by 2013 – and unfortunately most nonprofits are not prepared for this dramatic shift in Web communications.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Meta and TikTok have made donations even easier, giving potential donors the opportunity to donate without leaving the platform.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2013

” Instead, I got asked questions about measuring the longer-term impact of social media – how do we know that our use of social media has influenced a conversion to an action or behavior change or donation? I didn’t get asked ”What are the best tools to measure followers on Twitter?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

It was one of the first 24-hour day of giving that rallies and inspires to donate to charities. On November 13, Minnesotans broke a record Thursday, donating more than $18 million to schools and non-profits. Total gifts: 120,664 (13% increase over 2013). Total organizations: 5,544 (a 25% increase over 2013).

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The frequency of online giving ballooned in 2013, increasing by 14% in 2013. The huge increase in revenue generated by online donations also helped fundraisers realize their market is now, firmly, online. Fundraising fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media technology'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Described simply, donors can sign up for a Google Wallet account , enter and save their credit card information, and then donate to any nonprofit (or purchase from any online store) that has a Google Wallet merchant account with only two clicks of a mouse (or two taps on a tablet). View your donation receipt: 6. Not anymore.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. 2015 Text Donation Study :: Download. Social Media: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download.

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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. 1) Not All Social Media Channels Are Created Equal. Each social media channel (i.e.

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