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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

At the core of the project is the Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 1,160 nonprofits worldwide that use social media. 1) 87% of nonprofits worldwide use social media. Of those that use social media: 97% use Facebook Pages – up from 84% in 2019. 5% use TikTok. 1% use Snapchat.

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Twitter as an Advocacy Tool

NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The forum focused specially on how to use Twitter as an advocacy tool. Please note the forum was held by having people use Twitter to post their questions and thus this is a story with a Twitter feed. Here’s a link to the forum with the transcript of the proceedings. Have you found them effective?

Advocacy

Advocacy Twitter Tools Philanthropy

Zoetica Salon Summary: Feeding America’s Social Media Measurement Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager, Feeding America Twitter: @dpmichel. Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. I thought it would useful to have a more in-depth conversation in the Zoetica Salon with Dan so we could delve into KPIs for social media.

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Social Media Feeds Measure Summary

Webinars

The Everyday Donor: Unlocking Prospecting Segments Through Behavior Analysis

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy. Finally, prioritize your LinkedIn Page in your overall social media strategy and commit to posting regularly. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals.

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10 Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy. First impressions are important on social media.

Facebook

Facebook Practice Nonprofit Social Media

Facebook Updates News Feed (Again)

NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2013

Facebook has updated its News Feed algorithm again. It means that they want more people to know what is going on around them…and by pushing more stories with the most comments, the most shares, and the most likes to the top of your feed, they believe you will want to see that story. Which feed do you prefer?

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Feeds Facebook News Advocacy

Beyond fundraising: How building community strengthens nonprofit sustainability

Candid

JANUARY 23, 2025

Eighty-eight percent of consumers (aka your potential donors) trust word-of-mouth advocacy from friends and family. For example, a food bank might highlight how every $10 feeds a family for a week, directly connecting supporters to the impact of their contributions. What better way to break through all the digital noise?

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Community Build Fundraising Nonprofit

9 Socially-Distant Donor Engagement Ideas for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. 3) Grow your social media presence by following your supporters. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media! Not to worry. 4) Find new, creative ways to show impact.

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Donor Ideas Social Nonprofit

ChatGPT & Google Gemini Identify Four Essentials for Successful Nonprofit Giving Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

25% RED: Multi-channel Fundraising Utilizing a combination of digital tools, social media, email, website, and traditional media allowed these nonprofits to reach diverse demographics several times. Success Factors: Celebrity Advocacy: Leveraging celebrity power attracts attention and builds trust with potential donors.

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How to Run Facebook Fundraising Ads: 5 Simple Steps

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. How do you get your appeals in front of your Facebook audience despite the significant decline in organic reach and the resulting reduction in engagement caused by changes to the News Feed algorithm? and has appeared in Axios Media Trends. He holds an M.A.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Metrics

10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low.

Twitter

Twitter Practice Nonprofit Social Media

A Nonprofit’s Legal Counsel Is The Social Media Manager’s Best Friend!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2013

And let me say upfront, I respect lawyers and legal issues that nonprofits and foundations have to navigate around social media. Legal Issues and Social Media. I asked social media professionals what issues typically come up in their social media work and how they establish a good working partnership with legal.

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Social Media Media Social Policy

Great reads from around the web on January 26th

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). " Great piece from Allyson Kapin reminding readers that social media is "part of" a strategy. So we need to remember that with social media!

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Web Philanthropy Contest Social Media

111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices and as mobile media continues to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options that will be available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social media managers, VoiceTexter is an iPhone app that instantly transcribes your voice messages.

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Free Nonprofit Social Media Mobile

Video: Online Advocacy Trends

sgEngage

APRIL 6, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Video: Online Advocacy Trends Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on April 6th, 2011 The recordings from Blackbaud and Care2′s Advocacy Live 2011 event are now online.

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Advocacy Trend Online Video

Tools to help you post to social media

NCE Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Here are two tools that you can download and will allow you to post updates to your Twitter and Facebook feeds. Tweetdeck is a nice tool that allows you to see your various tweets, posts, what people you follow are tweeting or posting, etc.

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Social Media Tools Help Media

SXSW: Using Social Media to Accelerate Sustainability

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2009

The creation and communication of this knowledge occurs in social networks of relationships, empowered by social media. Join us for a discussion and exploration of how social media are being used to accelerate our transition to a global sustainable culture. What is social media? - 350: robust advocacy. Jon Lebkowsky.

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Social Media Media Social Social Network

Top 8 Social Media Tracking Tools - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JULY 2, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" But how should nonprofits track their social media? What tools should they use? Lets dig in.

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Social Media Track Media Social

A Social Media Strategy for Scientific Research or Policy Impact

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2009

I encounter a lot of social media skeptics who ask me pointed questions. What if your goal is large scale systemic change, why bother with social media?". A few weeks back I met Melinda Venable, Associate Director Digital and Ethnic Media at Resource Media who told me about the ClimateChangeUS Twitter strategy. .

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Social Media Policy Impact Research

100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

If your nonprofit engages in advocacy, it’s worth experimenting with. It’s also worth noting that they have an excellent mobile website which enables nonprofits to make their online advocacy campaigns mobile. 99, the app is a must-download for mobile social media managers. Change.org :: change.org.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit

The Not-So-Secret Way to Power Your Nonprofit’s Future Growth

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why event registration and data collection are important to nonprofits It’s true you can post on social media to get supporters’ attention, but that’s kind of like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping some of it’ll stick. You can then develop ambassador programs or advocacy campaigns targeting these individuals.

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Registration Chapter Education Fundraising

50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

It also pulls in a feed of most recent Facebook news and illuminates in real-time the fastest growing countries using Facebook. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. A collection of economic and media trends and stats.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media

85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

Each radio program/live call allows 5,000 listeners and topics range from social media to philanthropy. It also pulls in a feed of most recent Facebook news and illuminates in real-time the fastest growing countries using Facebook. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. CheckFacebook :: checkfacebook.com.

Web

Web Tools Free Nonprofit

Great reads from around the web on November 11th

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). That’s one question posed by a new study, Beyond The Cause: The Art and Science of Advocacy, and the conclusion is, well, inconclusive.

Web

Web Social Media ROI Bookmarking

The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

Allegiance Group

MARCH 24, 2025

AGP Leaders will be in attendance MAY Feeding America Direct Marketing Fundraising Summit Pittsburgh, PA May 13-15, 2025 Echoing the 2025 theme, Forward. Attend If Youre: A leader or board member at a Feeding America member organization. Attend If Youre: A public media professional. To Register: [link] **Lets Connect!

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Conference Nonprofit Professional Dallas

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

It also pulls in a feed of most recent Facebook news and illuminates in real-time the fastest growing countries using Facebook. This website allows users to build visually appealing interactive timelines using video, audio, images, location, social media, and timestamps. A collection of economic and media trends and stats.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media

Successful Organizations On Twitter: Wellstone Action - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" DZ: Was there any organizational resistance to Twitter (or other social media)? What convinced them?

Social Media

Social Media Action Twitter Advocacy

The ROI of Social Media - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

MAY 27, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Charlene Li and Forrester Research developed one of the other more popular ROI models for Social Media.

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Social Media ROI Media Social

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" You might check out some of the online advocacy and fundraising benchmark studies.

Social Network

Social Network ROI Social Media Network

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" You might check out some of the online advocacy and fundraising benchmark studies.

Social Network

Social Network ROI Social Media Network

7 Online Fundraising Tips I Learned By Participating in Movember

NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

I know social media is a bright shiny toy right now, but it’s still playing second fiddle to email when it comes to soliciting online donations. While my initial social media campaign generated plenty of interest and a few donations, I was shocked at how quickly people responded to my email. Email is Still King.

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Online Fundraising Learning Tips

Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). " Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest?

Web

Web Skype Bookmarking Social Media

Great reads from around the web on October 27th

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Also, by involving people in the early stages, they will feel more connected to the project, and likely repeat their support and advocacy. Event management?

Web

Web Social Media Advocacy Bookmarking

Great reads from around the web on October 11th

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 11, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - – "Let’s face it, the world is no picnic these days. But why is that?

Web

Web Advocacy Open Source Bookmarking

Great reads from around the web on March 2nd

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Or are social media ranking tools an example of more kool-aid mix being added to the overflowing punch bowl? Are you a leader or a follower?

Web

Web Plugin Social Media Influence

Great reads from around the web on January 15th

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open! Submissions close January 22, 2010." Thanks for all that you are doing, ARC!

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Web Bookmarking Haiti Lesson

70 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

Each radio program/live call allows 5,000 listeners and topics range from social media to philanthropy. It also pulls in a feed of most recent Facebook news and illuminates in real-time the fastest growing countries using Facebook. A collection of economic and media trends and stats. CheckFacebook :: checkfacebook.com.

Web

Web Tools Free Nonprofit

Great reads from around the web on September 16th

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). " How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits? The big question nonprofits ask is, how useful is social media?

Web

Web Bookmarking Social Media Community

Guest Post by Kira Marchenese: What Happened When We Introduced 350 Staff to Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 10, 2010

Find more photos like this on So You Think You Can Do Social Media. Note From Beth: Since 2007, I've been using, adapting, and remixing the Social Media Game social media workshops for nonprofits. We know that very soon, social media will no longer be optional. This year, the retreat theme was social media.

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Social Media Media Social Remix

Social Media for Good and Evil, Strong and Weak Ties, Online/Offline,and Orgs and Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Malcolm Gladwell’s article “Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted,&# brings the slacktivism , social media for social good or evil , strong and weak ties , and organizations vs networks debates to a mainstream audience. There are stories that people want to share and stories that people want to hear.

Social Media

Social Media Offline Network Org

Great reads from around the web on March 30th

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). The goal of the communication strategy was to raise general awareness of the issue and offer information and facts for grassroots advocacy.

Web

Web Children Social Media Journal

Great reads from around the web on May 24th

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Social helps you be your own media. So, how can social media play a positive role in crisis? Here are five social media must-haves in crisis."

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Web Social Media Bookmarking Minneapolis

Great reads from around the web on August 24th

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). To gear up for our session on "Mixing Business and Pleasure: Managing Your Personal Brand in Social Media," we asked nonprofiteers (readers like you!)

Web

Web New York City Bookmarking Philanthropy

Great reads from around the web on March 17th

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 17, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying.

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Web Bookmarking Zambia Jordan

[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

Twitter as an Advocacy Tool

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Zoetica Salon Summary: Feeding America’s Social Media Measurement Strategy

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A Nonprofit’s Legal Counsel Is The Social Media Manager’s Best Friend!

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Video: Online Advocacy Trends

Tools to help you post to social media

SXSW: Using Social Media to Accelerate Sustainability

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A Social Media Strategy for Scientific Research or Policy Impact

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The Not-So-Secret Way to Power Your Nonprofit’s Future Growth

50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Great reads from around the web on November 11th

The Top Nonprofit Conferences to Attend in 2025

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Successful Organizations On Twitter: Wellstone Action - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

The ROI of Social Media - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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