Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

More specifically we discussed grass roots fundraising and the rapid growth of online platforms that allow people to raise money for the causes they support. Next, focus on your goals – Are you trying to raise a million dollars or mobilize a group of offline volunteers? I’d love to hear your take on each of these in the comments.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

September 17, 2007 There is an interesting discussion happening between Holly Ross, soon to be ED of NTEN, and Allan Benamer , about web statistics, and whether or not nonprofits should be “transparent&# and publish their web statistics. And, he thinks that NTEN should be responsive to him, as a member, in asking to publish web stats.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Supporters need a designated space to read about your cause, perhaps leave comments and give donations. With a parent's help, kids can download a kit on how to host a garage sale to raise donation money or write a letter to congress. Use Offline Channels to Drive Online Action. Develop an Integrated Campaign.

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JUNE 5, 2009

But today’s “older” donors are gradually being replaced by the newer, younger donors of tomorrow – people who have grown up managing most of their lives online – and this includes getting involved with their favorite charities and donating money to the causes they believe in, online. Please add your tips below!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Doug mentioned attending the NTC/NTEN conference in New Orleans and had RSS and Tagging ringing in his ears. What is my responsibility to my organization - money, unique knowledge, ? 1-5% are uber activists who raise the money. There are offline ways to do it. What happens with the money - that's tough one to nail.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

The nptech tag stream (plus other sources) has been imported, so you can comment and vote on tagged items. Someone on the 501 Tech Club NY list ( NTEN Affinity Group ) suggested a name change might be needed. Nonprofit Software (and hardware) Ryan at PicNet hacks Email to RSS for NTEN Affinity Groups ! platforms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

These ideas inspired the SXSW panel proposal I submitted: Crowdsourcing for Innovative Social Change Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! How do you balance online action with offline engagement?

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AUGUST 21, 2009

Social media builds buzz and raises money, but what about real, on-the-ground change? The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Definitely.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

Next week I'll be teaching a session about blogging during a nonprofit social media webinar, We Are Media, presented by NTEN. Share the story behind your brand Whether you are a large, established organization, or a small grassroots project, you are constantly asking your supporters to trust that you will use their money and time to do good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Allan Benamer weighs in with some observations after wading through the comments over at the Netsquared site and pointing to Holden from GiveWell to be the most salient point. Open Content for Nonprofits Open Content discussion continues with some comments from Michael Stein (east coast) about Laura Quinn's post last friday.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2009

Here is an excerpt of what I commented on his post: Social networking is not “a business model.” In my comment to Mark Pemberton, I continued: Although nonprofits need to make money to operate, they are not here for profits. The speakers kept talking about the “new business model.” They have no means of generating income.

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JULY 7, 2011

It would be a colossal waste of money and would never fly. Effective social media integration is time consuming, and unless your org is powered by volunteers, paying your employees costs money. If you want more, feel free to reach out, post comments/questions, @ me, DM me, etc. I’ll give you one guess what that stands for.

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MARCH 15, 2011

The Blackbaud indices include organizations that raised money specifically for Haiti relief in the year-over-year analysis. billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2009

I knew many of the people in the room face-to-face, some for many years, or I knew them from online, having exchanged tweets or blog comments with them. Maddie Grant and Lindy Dreyer who I've meet before face-to-face through attending NTEN NTC conferences, although we first encountered each other via leaving comments on each other's blogs.

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APRIL 21, 2008

60) Search « M+R and NTEN CMS, Email, Fundraising Benchmarks Study | Main | 51% of Donors Not At All Interested in Social Networks » Monday Apr 21 2008 EENs Avatars Campaign Brings Online Marketing to Life Monday, April 21, 2008 at 02:56PM | by Caitlin Ochs Imagine having the ability to translate virtual reality into actual reality.

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APRIL 21, 2008

60) Search « M+R and NTEN CMS, Email, Fundraising Benchmarks Study | Main | 51% of Donors Not At All Interested in Social Networks » Monday Apr 21 2008 EENs Avatars Campaign Brings Online Marketing to Life Monday, April 21, 2008 at 02:56PM | by Caitlin Ochs Imagine having the ability to translate virtual reality into actual reality.

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OCTOBER 28, 2008

From periodic candidate updates and requests for time, money, and votes to virtual phone banks , national and local campaigns are finding new ways to mobilize a growing percentage the US's 277 million mobile users. There are many great sources on this topic -- many of whom present with and blog for NTEN and TechSoup.

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JUNE 1, 2009

2) No one knows with any degree of precision how much money is raised each year via direct mail. But I don’t labor under the illusion that my clients are going to raise money through these or other social networking sites. And the most recent numbers suggest that that growth rate dropped precipitously during the last year. (2)

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