Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2008

Michelle Murrain who writes the Zen of the Art of Technology Blog is known for her astute observations about nonprofit technology strategic and technical issues. Not only are Gen Y and Millenials engaged in these social networks, but a wider and broader range of people are. The one on social networks is great for beginners.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I’d like to use this post to share some of the responses to the Networked Nonprofit at different book events and online during the past month and let you know about upcoming events in November. Networked Nonprofit in Vegas. The Portland Arts and Culture Social Media Convening Workshop. Photo by KK.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

The art of persuasion is a science that everyone has the ability to improve upon, according to psychologist Dr. Robert Cialdini. An important principle of persuasion is “social proof” — that people when faced with a choice they aren’t sure about, look to others around them for guidance, whether consciously or not.

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JULY 17, 2007

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Facebook is the largest social network in the world and is becoming increasingly integrated into the Social Web with every passing second. Nonprofits that host many events or are related to the arts, animals, nature, or international development should definitely be using Flickr. WiserEarth is for environmentalists.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

” Now, just two weeks into January, I am completely addicted to pinning boards for social good on Pinterest. I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring.

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JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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JULY 26, 2007

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2010

I remember the heady days, when most nonprofits didn’t even have networks, and some of them still didn’t have internet access. Conservative causes of all sorts have discovered the power of the kinds of technologies I’ve been helping nonprofits with, and are au courant. I still think I’m doing good.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

While social media should play an integral piece, your organization has to allocate more money and time to marketing, build skills, identify targets, and expand beyond social networks. Many organizations concentrate heavily social networking because it’s free, easy to use and gives the false sense of success (i.e.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 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!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 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!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

MySpace was and still is (for some) the easiest social networking site to grow a community quickly. As a regualr MySpace user, there is no denying that MySpace is more diverse than any other social networking site. MySpace is also the number one accessed social networking website on mobile devices today.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 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!" ” Whereas Web 1.0 had a PC centric approach, Web 2.0 2) Make it simple.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

This causes a lot of anxiety. But your social media strategy has this flexibility to react to issues and be adaptive.". Experimentation and Metrics: Experimenting and tweaking and refining social media must be pegged to particular metrics and it is helpful to have some method for experimentation to reap all the learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2010

Foursquare is a location-based social network.      Think of it as a social network where your status up is not what you're doing, but where you are.   " I like the idea of leveraging a networked effect of the swarm badge.   Photo by Neatonjr.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Most people who work in the nonprofit sector do so out of a commitment to a cause or passion bigger than themselves or their desire for material things. Handwriting is quickly becoming a lost art form. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. Your expression of gratitude will be duly noted and likely remembered. 4) Read more books.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

In those days, I was " circuit rider " where I traveled around New York State to work with very small local arts councils in rural areas. I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, Yes, I used to crawl under desks and plug in wires.).

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AUGUST 7, 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!" " All of the Causes have to be attached to a Guidestar -verified 501(c)(3).

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JULY 24, 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!" " All of the Causes have to be attached to a Guidestar -verified 501(c)(3).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Note from Beth: The long anticipated social network site for social change, Jumo , launched. As the platform matures , we’ll get a better sense of the power and potential of this network that lets people find, connect, and support social change organizations and issues.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month I had the pleasure of presenting on a panel at Association of California Orchestras with Marc van Bree , an arts and social media blogger I met in 2007. After Marc finished reading the Networked Nonprofit , he was curious about crowdfunding and free agents, chapters in our book.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

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!" Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Inconsistent or sporadic social media management is often the cause of scandal and bad press. Since so much constituent interaction is done on social media these days, having these policies in place will make it easier to brave any social media storms that may come your way, including standing up to those silly internet trolls.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

They will likely be more accessible and helpful for your cause, and are driving change online—influencers are exercising leadership on Instagram in these times of crisis. Given the popularity of Instagram among millennials, it’s critical to consider influencers can raise awareness for your cause on the platform.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

They can raise money, recruit volunteers, or spread awareness about their cause. And be sure to take advantage of other features on Facebook, like ads (which are paid for according to performance) or causes (which spread awareness and can also be used to raise money). Be Active and Promote Community. Like this article? Get another!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

I hope you’ll also vote for my panel proposal, Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World and while you’re there vote for the other awesome nonprofit panel proposals (I’ve shared a list below). What are the change issues for traditional nonprofits that want to become “networked nonprofits?&#.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

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!" Their Causes page garnered over $94,000 from 6,268 members in 50 days.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 19, 2016

Over 80% of all adults under 50 use social networking sites of some kind. Projects that are most likely to succeed are in the arts. Develop a large, diverse network on social media. Organizations that do the best on social media have the largest networks.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

If you want to network with your peers or love to learn at live, in-person events NetSquared is the place for you! Using small wins to grow social media revenue. Melbourne, Australia: The art of storytelling: how to create content that connects with your audience. Philadelphia, PA: Free Stuff for Nonprofits and Good Causes!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

A few days ago, I moderated two panels at Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on arts and technology. The panel featured some previews from a recent research study “ How Strong Is Your Social Net? 3) Applause Rate: I think arts organizations might like this metric! On Twitter, it is retweets.

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JUNE 13, 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!" Over 179,000 nonprofits utilize Facebook Causes but just how sticky is Facebook?

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The event blended virtual video speaker conferencing; online presentation and video; and live audience chatting and social networking, including conversation on Twitter using the #NPLive hashtag. Causes' fundraising platform allows nonprofits to tell their story and engage donors. based 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

Using Small Wins to Grow Social Media Revenue. Melbourne, Australia: The Art of Storytelling: How to Get Your Story Straight. Denver, CO: Beyond Facebook and Twitter: Storytelling Through Social Media. Philadelphia, PA: Free Stuff for Nonprofits and Good Causes! Busia, Kenya: Social Media Week Event. September 2.

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MAY 8, 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!" Social networking is generating very little revenue. (

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