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Facebook: Is it Worth your Nonprofit’s Time?

NetWits

Bottom line – nonprofits are having some success in connecting with new constituents and generating action, but the social network works best when requiring a low level of commitment. Like other studies have noted, social networks like Facebook are not raising much money. hours per week on the social network.

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Open Social Networks

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph.

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Report Release: The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks

NTEN

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

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10 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Twitter

NetWits

One of the first things you may notice on Twitter is the number of individuals who work in technology and/or nonprofits–likely due to Twitter’s early adoption at SXSW, PDF, NTEN and other nonprofit conferences. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work.

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How Social Media Influencers Fuel your Fundraising Goals

NetWits

You can now identify your most “social” constituents, and when you know that you are in position to develop mutually beneficial relationships with them that are productive and respect their advocacy of your cause. Four Social Media Types. If they know you and care about you, they will help you achieve your goals.

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The Truth About Social Media and Nonprofits: A New Perspective May Be Required

NetWits

The sector has seen many reports on how direct mail, email, telemarketing, and other marketing channels drive donations and other actions from supporters, and some organizations, such as NTEN and Blackbaud , have begun to try to quantify the sectors’ use of social networking. Nonprofits and Social Media?

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Feeling Inspired Thanks to NTEN and the ConnectingUp! Conference

NTEN

Thanks to a scholarship from NTEN, I was given the opportunity to fly to Sydney to attend the ConnectingUp! Conference, to network with and learn from the Australian nonprofit technology sector. He was ahead of the game on advocacy and education through social media and awareness. And to the folks at ConnectingUp!,

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