Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

It’s also worth sending a postcard campaign to your one-time donors asking them to become monthly donors. In email fundraising appeals, send a pitch to one-time donors asking them to upgrade to become a monthly donor. Also, with organic reach at an all-time low, your nonprofit should invest in social media advertising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will. WWF Mobile. WWF Desktop.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I’ve felt a huge mix of pressure and enthusiasm to launch another one from previous organizers and cities who missed it the first time around. I think too many times people are raising money without a specific objective in mind. I don’t have a Livestrong band on my Twitter avatar because it is the cool thing to do.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2011

David and Randy (I've presented with them several times, hugged them, had beers with them, I've even hung out in our Nonprofit Commons in Second Life virtual island with them, so yes, we are on a first name basis) reminded me that innovation doesn't just happen.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

Answers, "Raise awareness for your cause." Yahoo Messenger Avatars , "Your Yahoo! Messenger Avatar has a huge wardrobe of clothes to choose from. So why not choose one that raises awareness for your favorite cause?" Let your friends and family know about it, and help raise necessary funds at the same time."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

What I learned from this campaign that it is important to get help from influencers on Twitter and that inbetween campaigns if you cultivate your network, the donations will not be a one-time only thing. This was the first time I observed the use of "retweeting" a fundraising message.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

t spend much time online beyond checking their e-mail. ve been exploring Second Life and avatar marketing ??? ve also been interested in watching what the American Cancer Society has done with its virtual walk-a-thon in Second Life. begin with an assessment of who exactly you are trying to reach and where they can be found.

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