Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

Whether not having a default donation amount set improves or hampers results – sorry, I don’t have that data, but Idealware has some advice on the subject. Social Networking Icons on the “Thank You for Your Donation” Landing Page. National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The nine 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. Published by NTEN. Published by NTEN.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Peanut , a social networking app for women, initially found traction connecting women in the earlier stages of their motherhood journey. But over the years, the network expanded to support women through other life stages.

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Social Network Network Social Demographics 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 6, 2019

Your experience and advice on how to counteract the negativity and trolls on social media. In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. History of #ReclaimSocial.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. 15% Social / Networking events. 24% Proof of work’s impact. 23% Professional development. 12% Discounts to local businesses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I have noticed that many people on our Facebook page openly offer support to one another and provide advice about grief, caring for a loved one and more. Who maintains your social media campaigns? 1) Using Google Analytics to track referrals to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets. (2) Summary of ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. LinkedIn Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. If I want to find out who is doing social media correctly, I always look to Heather’s blog and tweets. Publisher: McGraw-Hill. Testimonials.

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Social Media Social Media Guide 273

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

The book offers lots of great advice on using many of Facebook features like Events. What is your best advice about moderation and dealing with spammers or trolls? There are lots of free (and paid) social media monitoring tools. This book was definitely a labor of love, but in a good way. Do you have to respond to everyone?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 7, 2013

Study and learn from the nonprofits listed below who had some foresight, got some good advice, and launched responsively designed websites: 1. With Facebook mobile users now surpassing desktop users… have you ever clicked on a link to your desktop site inside of Facebook, Twitter or Google+ on a smartphone? ONE :: one.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2013

The 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. View: All Blackbaud Reports.

Social Media 202

Social Media Communication Mobile Report 202

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. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how?

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United States Social Media Media Interview 233

TechCrunch

JULY 14, 2021

Anyone , an audio app that’s building a ‘marketplace for advice’ one five-minute phone call at a time, is launching new versions of its iOS and Android apps today* and beginning to large-scale onboarding after operating in a limited closed beta for the past six months. It’s one-to-one only.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

At the core of the brand is the Nonprofit Organizations avatar which has been used consistently since then to build a visual brand across many social networks ( Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , etc). but rather as the profile/person/two hands cradling earth account that promotes nonprofits and provides nonprofit tech advice.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

The nonprofit social media platform was pretty much dominated by Facebook and Twitter until Instagram came along. Instagram is quickly catching the two social networking giants and is not expected to stop. If your nonprofit sells anything, anything at all, Pinterest is a must have in your 2014 social media arsenal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 22, 2011

If your nonprofit is considering tapping into mobile technology, my advice to you would be to start a with a mobile website and then expand from there. Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Social Networking Tools and Location-Based Communities. Best Friends Animal Society :: m.bestfriends.org.

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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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Social Media Conservancy Media Interview 204

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 1, 2008

Nonprofits looking to start using social media as a marketing tool with find a wealth of sound advice online, but putting the pieces together into a solid strategy? That's the real challenge. No one simple strategy will work for every nonprofit group. (In

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TechCrunch

MAY 10, 2021

Blind has carved out a unique niche in the social-networking world. Kim believes that Yuk’s experience across consumer and enterprise will fit the unique needs of Blind’s business, which combines a consumer social network with B2B products.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

If you're active in social media, you've probably gotten used to searching for what you're looking for. Try and take notes about the more active members and extend a note that you are new and are looking for advice. . Read forums, conversations and posts from the active members of the community. Join the conversation.

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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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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Encourage them to use their social network. As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Offer tips and advice to receive coverage of their efforts. Offer tips for approaching the media.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

This advice is especially relevant for anyone looking to attract a younger audience. My first bit of advice is, don’t treat recruiting these experts casually. Take Hardy’s advice. A social media following doesn’t guarantee that exclusive pedigree. Hardy captures what most marketers are striving to accomplish today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

If your nonprofit is considering tapping into mobile technology, my advice to you would be to start a with a mobile website and then expand from there. Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Social Networking Tools and Location-Based Communities. 350.0rg :: m.350.org.

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Websites Mobile Nonprofit San Diego 202

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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Social Media Interview Media Examples 251

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Every second of every day, nonprofits on Facebook, Twitter , YouTube, Flickr , WordPress , Foursquare and other social media make obvious mistakes that are counterproductive to their presence on these sites. 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

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? YouTube: youtube.com/womenforwomenintl.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 11, 2010

Should a nonprofit organization look to the military for social media advice? Tags: nptech Best practices online community Blogging Social networking Non-profit Communications social media diagram. Perhaps so, if it’s the US Air Force we’re talking about! read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point and mentor for all things pertaining to online community management and social networking for nonprofits. If I want to find out who is doing social media correctly, I always look to Heather’s blog and tweets. e-Newsletter. Testimonials.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

It could be checking in with people on a location-based social network. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. Maybe it isn’t even money, but feedback or advice, maybe an introduction or volunteer time. Why be in just one place when we can be in many?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

We know that professional relationships are moving from the Rolodex to the social networks. LinkedIn is designed for specifically for business professional networking, while Facebook is a bit more casual. Yet, I do professional networking on Facebook and I'm noticing a number of colleagues are too. by Mark Dykeman.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

While I found it annoying and looked for a way to turn it off , I’m hearing from that their networks are confusing – thinking that those updates are public – and asking their friends to “unsubscribe” them. Scoble observed this pattern and offered some advice on how to reduce the clutter.

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Public Social Network Facebook Advice 131

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

But we want to give nonprofits with limited resources access to quality tools and training that will allow them to build a house social network even if they don’t have a big budget or a social networking guru on staff. What would you like to see in a 12-month DIY curriculum for building a house social network?

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Community Build Social Network Social Media 103

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

Your experience and advice on how to counteract the negativity and trolls on social media. In a year that social media scandals and negative stories were becoming more relevant, there was also a growing need for a focus on the positive side of social networks. History of #ReclaimSocial.

Social Media 143

Social Media Media Twitter Social 143

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 22, 2009

Social Actions , the platform that makes it easy for individuals and organizations to share actions across the web, has just launched it’s Ning-powered social network: My.SocialActions. Peter Deitz, the founder of SA, has shared his 10 Ways to Make a Difference on Social Actions - a guide to using SA to make a difference.

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