Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2012

One of my blog readers, Sarah Mowry, Outreach Director for the Deschutes Land Trust pointed me to Nature Conservancy’s Instagram contest , an image scavenger hunt. How much good will is generated by those contributed and by the winners of the contest whose works will be posted on the Nature Conservancy’s FB and Tumblr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2010

More than 1 billion people participate in Earth Day activities, making it the largest secular civic event in the world. You can start your Earth Day activities by friending, following and fanning the nonprofits below that are working everyday to help America becomes a more conscious, more sustainable society. Happy Earth Day !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

They are active in our communities, in our schools, and have valuable knowledge and experience that our nation’s elected officials could learn from and be inspired by, and yet very few U.S. National Parks Conservation Association :: @ NPCA. Ocean Conservancy :: @ OurOcean. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

If your nonprofit’s account is already active but registered as a personal account, you can also switch over from a personal to a business account without losing followers. The Nature Conservancy’s page is big on professional nature photography. Other orgs take different approaches.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 20, 2011

It’s even the number one activity on the Mobile Web. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy :: Subscribe. The vast majority of online donations come from a click in an e-newsletter, as do most new Facebook Fans, Twitter Followers, and text alert subscribers. Partners in Health :: Subscribe. Malaria No More :: Subscribe.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of speaking with Vikki Spruill, Ocean Conservancy 's President and CEO and members of her communications team, Laura Burton Capps, and Dove Coggeshall about their recent experiments and learning on Facebook. Facebook was an uncharted territory for the Ocean Conservancy.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

drop in gifts to organizations associated with the winning candidate In addition to the millions of dollars individuals give to the two major political parties, rage donors also donate millions to organizations associated with liberal and conservative causes. But that single act is not the same thing as activism or commitment to a cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

They consistently get retweeted, repinned, and reblogged and have an active fan base on Facebook and Google+. Nature Conservancy :: nature.org. Their website, e-newsletter, and blog all include links to their social networks. Their blog has an e-mail newsletter subscribe option and a “Donate Now” button. CARE :: care.org.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

While working alongside corporate social responsibility and innovation teams was part of our initial long-term vision, the immediate interest and active participation from the likes of Cisco, Google, HP, ThoughtWorks, and VMware has been tremendous, with very real impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Identify advocates Review reports to find your most active participants. Sweepstakes + membership drive Like all nonprofits, our membership-based conservation customers are short on hands for data entry and are laser-focused on their mission. You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2022

billion monthly active users – organic reach is estimated to be 4%. billion monthly active users – organic reach is estimated to be 6%. LinkedIn: 310 million monthly active users – organic reach is estimated to be 4%. Twitter: 238 million monthly active users – organic reach is estimated to be 4%.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Sure, plenty of money is spent on ocean-based industries, but most of today’s marine investments are into either extractive industries like fishing or oil and gas, or activities like shipping, which aren’t extractive but don’t exactly benefit marine ecosystems. However, in recent years, there has been a sea change in perspectives.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 4, 2023

That has also made it a target of criticism among more conservative groups, as well as any others that might take a differing view of the court’s determinations. If these laws pass… it’s [would put] a complete stop on any investment activity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

In the coming decades as wealth rises in Asia, so will philanthropy and with it a second wave of online activism and giving. Also, to save Africa’s iconic wildlife from extinction, NGOs will be instrumental in conserving land and defeating wildlife crime. 8) Messaging apps have 20% more monthly active users than social networks.

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The Verge

JANUARY 11, 2021

The CEO of the conservative-friendly social app Parler said that all of its vendors have abandoned the company following recent bans from Google, Apple, and Amazon. Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images. Each company cited threats of violence posted on Parler in their reasons for removing the app.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

The Grand Canyon Conservancy is a good example to follow on Threads. It requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on X and understands X’s extensive toolset. Even when X was still Twitter, many social media managers had no interest in being active on Twitter.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The key is to thoughtfully evaluate that footprint and weigh it against the potential benefits of deploying an AI solution. Our Approach: Practical, Scalable, Sustainable At Forum One, sustainability isn’t a marketing buzzword. It’s woven into the very fabric of how we design and build digital products.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Designed to grow with the series, it allows users to watch episodes, explore resources, and engage in real-world conservation activities, all while being easy for the Wild Hope team to manage and expand. The dynamic, scalable site highlights biodiversity preservation through stunning nature-focused visuals and intuitive user pathways.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

By actively bringing together different departments and leading discussions around revenue diversification, you can set measurable goals, evaluate the ROI of each funding source, and make informed decisions about where to invest time and resources. Finance plays a crucial role in building a sustainable and scalable funding strategy.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

56% want information about fundraising events and about activities for your professionals. Interested in activities with your organization that involve others: dinner with entertainment, private events, social parties with peers, sports and walk/runs. As examples, check out Conservation International. People want transparency.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 1, 2011

Benetech’s partnerships in literacy, human rights and environmental conservation are matching the creativity of the high-tech sector with the efforts of grassroots leaders around the world. We encourage our staff to take on leadership positions within the fields we work, through activities such as external speaking engagements.

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The Verge

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The Texas social media law bans web services with more than 50 million monthly active users from removing or otherwise limiting content based on the user’s “viewpoint,” among other regulations that are aimed at simultaneously discouraging moderation of controversial posts and requiring faster takedowns of illegal content.

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TechCrunch

JULY 6, 2021

The company kicks off with a note that it has 27 million weekly active users (neighbors, in its own parlance), and claims users in around one in three U.S. Underscoring its active user counts are Nextdoor’s retention figures. These are monthly active users, mind, not weekly active, the figure that the company cited up top.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. For a great example of a nonprofit using Meetup, see the the Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter.

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DipJar

APRIL 20, 2021

Because LMC is a free admission facility, the Center heavily depends on donations to fuel its conservation efforts. These funds help provide critical care and treatment for the Center’s sea turtle patients, as well as fund the conservation efforts of LMC’s four core pillars of conservation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

For a great example of a nonprofit using Meetup, see the the Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. If your nonprofit does awareness tours, hosts events in multiple cities, or is active around your hometown, Tripline can help staff share their location-based activism and advocacy online. MoFuse :: mofuse.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

That said, in terms of online dollars raised for your nonprofit, e-mail is still queen and activism reasons aside, becoming a pioneer of m-advocacy to help build your e-newsletter list is a smart, uber timely move. 1) Mobile-optimized petitions sent via group text messaging.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2011

That’s why one of my favorite downtime activities is to listen to the waves and stare at the ocean. Everytime I get to enjoy this down time activity, I’m grateful for the work that Ocean conservation organizations do – like Surfrider and Ocean Conservancy. Do you take a break from being online?

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The Verge

DECEMBER 18, 2020

After some initial confusion around how the AirPods Max handle power management, Apple has tried to clarify the issue with an updated support page outlining how and when its new $550 headphones automatically conserve battery life. Originally, the company said that “when stored in their soft, slim smart case, AirPods Max enter an ultra?low?power

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The Verge

JUNE 21, 2021

While Microsoft meets the standard laid out under these bills to be considered a “covered platform,” like meeting the over $600 billion market cap and 50 million monthly active users, the bills don’t target the company’s specific lines of business. “It is out to get conservatives,” Jordan said in his Monday letter. “It

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. Despite Nonprofit Tech for Good being active on Instagram for nearly 10 years and having over 70,000 followers, our application for verification is repeatedly denied. Kudos to Conservation International !

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Engadget

MARCH 7, 2025

Theyre designed to safeguard your device while actively combating plastic pollution, making them a win-win for both you and Mother Earth. Whether youre looking for something sleek and minimal or bold and artistic, theres an eco-friendly option out there that will fit your style.

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Association Analytics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For instance, let’s say your association focuses on environmental conservation. Instead of just stating, “Using analytics, we can boost membership by 10%,” frame it as, “Imagine a world where 10% more people actively champion the environment, all because we understood their needs better.

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The Verge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The comments, which must be blocked while an injunction is active, insult Austrian Green Party politician Eva Glawischnig-Piesczek. Facebook has lost its appeal in a landmark online speech case, as Austria’s Supreme Court determined that it must remove comments that are defamatory in Austria worldwide.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 28, 2022

Your nonprofit’s future will look less daunting if you project your fundraising revenue while you’re planning your year, including mapping out what you plan to do in each program and calendaring all your marketing and fundraising activities. . Rule #3: Be conservative. Yes, there will still be some unknowns. Work from a plan instead.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. For a great example of a nonprofit using Meetup, see the the Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

If your nonprofit is active on Pinterest or wants to make better use of your digital library, knowledge of photo-editing is essential. For a great example of a nonprofit using Meetup, see the the Nature Conservancy’s Picnic for the Planet. A fun, colorful way to track your nonprofit’s growth and activity on Twitter.

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