Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2006

via Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog Network for Good today launches their charity badges with some great support from Yahoo! Now about the badge. You can select the recipient from the charities registered on Network for Good (I selected the Sharing Foundation and donations go to TSF via their NFG account). s web site.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks. Supporters can set up a campaign on the nonprofit’s website and share the campaign with their social network on social media. Campaigns that inform supporters of how similar people compare to them (i.e.

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TechCrunch

MAY 20, 2021

That’s the premise underpinning Polywork , a new professional social network founded by Lystable/Kalo founder, Peter Johnson. It’s his “moonshot mission” — which, we’re told, has been fed by learnings gleaned from Lystable about creating a professional network. It’s announcing a $3.5

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2012

Last week, I had the pleasure of working with a group of Population and Reproductive Health grantees from Pakistan on a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month, we did a Networked Nonprofit session at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Recently I got my first full-on blast of the Networked Nonprofit at a session the authors presented at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. He offered to write a guest post. Opportunity Design.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 23, 2012

With over 25 million users globally and 31% of mobile users active on social networks using Foursquare, it has an engaged community and a passionate user base. Foursquare badges. One of the most popular features of Foursquare is the ability to earn badges when they check-in at various locations.

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Engadget

APRIL 21, 2025

Its not clear what criteria Bluesky will use for these badges or how it plans to verify users identities. Additionally, there will be a slightly different blue badge one with scalloped edges that certain trusted organizations can grant through a new trusted verifiers feature.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

If you know your followers are into LBS, then be in that community and reward their activity in unique ways, such as check in 3 times and get an unique BK Art Star Badge. Leverage the power of the online communities and networks, such as with Tweetsgiving. Cultivate Leaders. Leadership development is incredibly important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 2, 2007

Three weeks ago, using what I learned from my first personal fundraising campaign , I launched a second campaign to raise money for the Sharing Foundation education programs using the Network For Good Charity Badge and entering the Yahoo! For Good competition which would double the amount raised by the winner.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

UC Berkeley talked about a badge that donors can post to their Facebook pages after making a gift ("I Feed The Bears"). This is the online equivalent of a window decal or bumper sticker, with the added benefit that one's friends can click the badge to make a gift.

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Qgiv

APRIL 19, 2022

Verified user reviews left on G2 resulted in Qgiv receiving 15 different award badges in G2’s Spring Report, including: Best Results – G2’s Best Results Index is calculated based on return on investment and how likely a nonprofit is to recommend Qgiv to a friend. Request a Demo. Read the Press Release.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2010

Put a Facebook Badge on your website or blog. [ Done - even though I think it looks messy! ]. This is the risk of building communities on social networking sites over which we have no control over. You only have to select one: You must confirm this Page’s affiliation with the brand, company, person, or entity that it represents.

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The Verge

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Meanwhile, the unique blocking mechanics of the audio social network Clubhouse — and their enthusiastic use by the platform’s lead investors — have raised questions about whether people in positions of power should be blocking to avoid public scrutiny. Viewed in that light, aggressive use of the block button makes all the sense in the world.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 23, 2023

With more than 875 million users across more than 200 countries, LinkedIn is a household name in the world of professional networking. For verifying educational credentials, users upload their student badge or ID or use their institute’s assigned email ID to get their profiles verified. Now a young startup wants to disrupt that.

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NTEN

MARCH 7, 2011

Every attendee name badge will have a QR code that links to your myNTC profile (the 11NTC online conference and community). If you have a smart phone, you'll be able to scan other attendees' name badges to follow them, send a message, or request a meeting within myNTC.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 18, 2007

Now Network for Good , AOL , Entertainment Weekly and Kevin Bacon have launched a new site called Six Degrees that allows fans to support their celeb's favorite charities. You can either choose a celebrity badge to put on your blog or web site, or you can create your own badge for the cause of your choice. and Ecorazzi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Not long after we received our final letter from Leng Sopharath, a young Cambodian woman our family has been sponsoring for college over the past four years, the first royalty check from The Networked Nonprofit arrived! It was with sincere joy that I was able to donate the full amount of my share of the [.]

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Adding gamification (like leaderboards, badges, or small prizes) boosts enthusiasm and keeps participants engaged. Networking and leadership events Events that build connections and career insights are incredibly appealing to students. Leverage digital tools to make the experience seamless.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010 Use New-Hire Employee Badges If you lead an organization that uses employee ID badges, considering using a different color or a special designation on the badges for newly hired employees for at least their first 30 days and ideally up to 60 days. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2012

It also includes a number of features that go beyond what is currently available in other free first aid apps—particularly the ability to earn and share badges with your social network. The Red Cross is releasing the app this morning and it’s the first in a series of Red Cross preparedness apps that will be unveiled this year.

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The Verge

JULY 13, 2021

We have now permanently suspended the accounts in question, and removed their verified badge, under our platform manipulation and spam policy.”. The network is split into followers, which follow the aforementioned verified accounts as well as other members of the botnet, and followees, which are followed by the other bots.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I blogged earlier this year about research that indicates very strongly we’ve replicated our offline social barriers and segmentation in our online social networking platforms. ( Visit danah boyd’s website for more information and research on this topic.) What it Means to Communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I blogged earlier this year about research that indicates very strongly we’ve replicated our offline social barriers and segmentation in our online social networking platforms. ( Visit danah boyd’s website for more information and research on this topic.) What it Means to Communities.

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.orgSource

JUNE 5, 2023

The recognition, the program’s success, and its critical mission are badges of accomplishment for the group. It supports professional development and networking. She confessed that she wasn’t comfortable networking. Networking takes practice. I recommend taking a selfish approach to networking,” she advised.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. Verified Badges. If approved, a blue verification badge will be added next to your nonprofit’s name on Instagram. People had joined the social network primarily for the visual experience – not to read.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 19, 2021

Add to that members’ preferences for convenient digital communications and virtual networking, plus your need to engage with members virtually at a time when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities. You can also promote engagement and recognize members by displaying badges on your most active members’ community profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2010

Part social networking site, part smartphone App, and part social experiment, FourSquare is a tool meant to be primary used on the go on your smartphone. You will not accrue “Badges&# if you do not have a photo, nor will you become a “Mayor&#. It is Different. And as of last week, FourSquare has gone global.

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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.   "      Other ideas include a special Museum badge. Photo by Neatonjr.

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The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Several employees told The Verge they resorted to talking through their work-provided Outlook email accounts since Facebook mainly runs on an internal version of the social network that is currently not accessible. While employees could email each other, they couldn’t send or receive emails from external addresses.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc).

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 24, 2021

Personalization With Badges, Pins, and Trophies. If your attendee signs up for a session on time, then they could be rewarded with a badge, pin, or trophy (depending on if your event is online or in-person). Badges are great at fundraising events and career fairs , as badges generate environments of networking and collaboration!

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Besides, the bottom line is that if you don’t host with YouTube , Slideshow Pro Director , or Vimeo , you may not be able to leverage powerful social networking/sharing tools. Hubnut is a TV-style video viewing, easily embedded in social networking sites. Let’s utilize a tool that will allow that to happen! SlideshowPro Director.

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The Verge

JULY 12, 2021

Ideally, the authenticated brand logos will function like a verified badge you might see on social networks that tell you that an account is actually owned and operated by the entity it claims to represent.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Nonetheless, these receptions are the perfect way to relax, enjoy a meal or refreshments, meet new people and expand your network. Access: Registered Investor Badge Holders Only, Startup Battlefield 200. Access: Registered Investor Badge Holders only. Sponsored by: Singapore Global Network. PDT) and save $700.

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VQ Strategies

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Earlier this month, I left the office to attend an in-person “Network and Share” event hosted by DOVIA Colorado. The topic was Recognition, wisely timed to inspire new ideas in advance of the upcoming spring National Volunteer Week. CREATIVE GRATITUDE MESSAGES Social media posts Kudos cards (i.e.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

The workshops are included in the price of an Interactive, Gold, or Platinum Badge. The c-suite has just approved your strategy to leverage networks and social media for your mission. In 2009, the “Social Media ROI Poetry Slam” SXSW lead to a book “Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

I'm in the process of an article about tips for nonprofits on social networking sites for TechSoup. On one of my posts trying to digest the research , someone asked a question about strategies for doing outreach on social networking sites. Meanwhile, here's what I've learned about building your network: quality over quantity.

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