NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Budgets and Staffing for Commercial Social Networks Continue to Climb.

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NetWits

JULY 14, 2011

This is a follow-up post to yesterday’s “ 10 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Twitter ,&# in which we talked about some of the many ways nonprofit can use social media networks, such as Twitter , as a communications vehicle to support their organization’s larger goals. 1 – Chris Tuttle. What TwitterTips Do You Have?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Networked Nonprofit. Examples you’d like to share? Drop any questions or things to add to the resource list in the comments here for others to check out! Metrics Template: [link]. Listening Dashboard: [link]. Books & Collections. We Are Media. Social by Social. SOCIALMEDIA NONPROFIT tweet Book01.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2014

With more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. First impressions are very important on social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Press releases rarely get shared, retweeted, liked or +1′d and that’s likely due to the fact that the traditional format of press releases do not include photos. People on social networks ignore links that do not pull up thumbnails and are heavily text-based. 11) Include social networking icons on your press release.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2014

Now a decade into the Social Web, mathematicians and social scientists have had ample time to study how, when, and why online individuals engage with brands on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Topics include how to: • Post on Facebook to maximize likes, comments, and shares. Format the perfect tweet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2022

In this post, we share how to make the most of social media as a small nonprofit. . Instead of attracting birds, of course, this content attracts people who share an interest in who you’re serving, the issue you’re working to improve, or the types of projects you tackle as an organization. . If someone shares a post, thank them.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Staff Networking. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work. If you have mobile outreach services, consider using Twitter to update and share location updates. Additionally, blood drives may again consider sharing type-specific and other emergency response needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

You’ll be able to leverage the popularity of these networks to help you recruit new members to your organization. Thankfully, many social media networks will have mechanisms that will allow you to have a private conversation. 4) Encourage your existing members to share their experiences. Source: Go-Gulf.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. For example, the International Fund for Animal Welfare shared the good news that zero rhinos were poached in 2020.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. Yet tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of nonprofits every day send messages to their communities on social-networking sites with completely wrecked logos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

In fact, 56 percent of individuals who follow nonprofits on mobile and social networks take further action, the number one action being making a donation, after they have read a compelling story published by a nonprofit. On mobile and social media, whoever shares, posts, tweets, and features the best content wins.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

It’s like seeing a new place through the eyes of a local, where you engage in authentic conversations, share personal experiences, and build a community that’s genuinely interested in your cause. Instead, share your mission through stories and behind-the-scenes looks at your work. Make eye contact with your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2020

Prominently feature your “Donate” button, e-newsletter opt-in, and social network icons. Email and social media play a critical role in successful online fundraising, so your e-newsletter opt-in and social network icons should also be prominently featured. On Mobile: 8) Use a social sharing app. that your nonprofit uses.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

(For comparison’s sake — Apple’s Ping had 2,000 artists two months out of the gate.)&# I’ve been playing around with the new social platform this morning and wanted to share some of my early reactions. (So Not just to broadcast, but to have a conversation, share ideas, and provide context. Building a Network. Persistence.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2014

Small nonprofits that are not in a position to hire a part- or full-time social media manager should limit themselves to one or two social networks and place the highest priority on their website, email communications, and online fundraising campaigns. Pinterest (3 hour weekly): To pin or repin images twice daily and maintain your boards.

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NetWits

JUNE 29, 2012

Their posts are widely read and shared by more people than posts generated by any other group. Engagers — The individuals in this group have well-established social networks and are strong influencers of people they know personally. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. Check out the Infographic.

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a national organization creating hope in a comprehensive way through research, patient support, community outreach, and advocacy for a cure. So, I thought I’d share her story here with you! If your nonprofit is using QR codes, please let us know in the comments. So What Now?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

As such, I’m out of luck: I can’t pin the dress and share with my friends on Pinterest. Sharing is Caring. On Pinterest, the sharing aspect of content hinges on repinning something to your own board, and, unless you create the board as one that allows contributors, you are creating content in your own silo.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

In fact, 56 percent of individuals who follow nonprofits on mobile and social networks take further action, the number one action being making a donation, after they have read a compelling story published by a nonprofit. to every comment posted on their Facebook Page, neither of which is effective or a good investment of time.

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AccelEvents

JULY 19, 2020

But, one of the primary challenges associated with this digital format is maintaining networking opportunities. Fortunately, we have some possible networking solutions that should help. 7 Virtual Event Networking Opportunities and Solutions. Networking Sessions. Make networking fun. Gamification.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. HTML looks much more intimidating than it actually is, and all new media managers should be skilled in basic HTML.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2011

Danielle was on a panel at SXSW led by Beth Kanter where they talked about “ Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World. Right around the 5 minute mark is where Danielle stats sharing about Fortresses and Free agents. After their session I got some time to talk with Danielle about the world of social media for non-profits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2019

During the tweet chat, we will share insights on how your supporters can create successful fundraising campaigns, use their personal stories and social networks to inspire giving, and how to convert these new one-time donors into dependable regular donors. Retweet what you’d like to share with your followers.

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TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

The inherent community nature, pervasiveness of the platform, and the fact Facebook is constantly adding tools for nonprofits to better utilize the social network has made it the perfect choice for most nonprofits. But understanding how to increase your penetration of the social network is often a challenge for nonprofits.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2012

I’ve blogged about how a few nonprofits are using them , and how the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network was seeing real results , but it feels like there is a new energy around using them. Share what you’ve learned in the comments below! Are you using QR codes at your nonprofit?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

A custom-branded “Thank You” Landing Page that can be easily set-up, designed, and modified to include social networking icons and pitches as well as videos and images and slideshows. If so, please post their name and website in a comment below. I’ll share my findings in the next couple of weeks. Soooo 2004.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

With a new concept called Social Scoring, we now have a way to indentify and categorize the social media constituents in our databases by their reach or influence across their networks. Their posts are widely read and broadly shared. They generate posts, share information, virally spread messages, and collaborate with others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 3, 2011

What nonprofits can do about it: Share more success stories, please. If your nonprofit assists the poor, share a story of someone who finally secured employment or got a raise and can now feed their family and buy their kids new shoes for the school year. If your nonprofit works in disaster relief, share a story of survival.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Network for Good now offers mobile-optimized donate pages and donation “Share” functionality. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. That said, a couple of minor tweaks are necessary. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Vizify scans your Twitter account to find your most retweeted tweets, most influencial and engagaged followers, and the most common words associated with your Twitter account and then packages the data into a Twitter video that you can share with staff and followers. For mobile social networkers, Viddy is a must-download.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

In fact, a study released in the fall of 2011 revealed that auto-posting to Facebook decreases likes and comments by up to 70% which can have a detrimental impact on a nonprofit’s EdgeRank score on Facebook. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. Upload more photos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. However, to stand out from the other nearly one hundred million Facebook Pages vying for likes, comments, and shares, your nonprofit needs to excel at Facebook to ensure News Feed exposure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

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. Finally, make note that people can “Like/Repin or Comment” on your Pins. not another site I need to pay attention to.”

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