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JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. Network and create an outreach strategy.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

I am a full-time employee of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and as the Social Media Manager I manage all the social networking efforts for the organization. 1) Using Google Analytics to track referrals to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets. (2) We have over 70 affiliates in the U.S.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2011

Google+ , the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. Now, your sharing and connecting settings apply to much more of the web than just your social networking profile. You are also given the option to disable comments on something and/or disable the option for others to share/reshare what you post.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of January 25th). " Check it out!

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

While common examples include conference or workshop participants sharing quotes, thoughts and resources, other uses could include event staff updating non-attending constituents on important happenings, announcements and quotes. Access Support & Resources. Press Releases. Joining a Larger Conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. If you’re a social person, it means you like to spend time with other people. ""

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here is an updated version of XKCD's Map of Online Communities; with updated numbers and networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

But first, let me share the description and what I’m planning: This interactive session is based on a key theme in the book, The Networked Nonprofit , co-authored by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine. The free agents do it when and how they please, making them distinct from and more powerful than traditional volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Organization Size: 125 exotic cats, 9 paid staff, 107 volunteers, 80,000 supporters. We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Chris then spends about 8 hours per week responding to comments an building relationships with our viewers. Organization: Big Cat Rescue. Name: Carol Baskin.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Share and Comment on Breaking News. Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times , for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Add your thoughts or blog posts in the comments! What do you think? Become a Bridge Builder.

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Care2

JULY 17, 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!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. More and more frequently, Googlers who volunteer note that many incredible nonprofits around the U.S.

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Tech Soup

JULY 25, 2011

Recently, TechSoup hosted a webinar discussing how to use social media to acquire and support volunteers. The webinar explained how each social media tool can be used effectively, how to use the right medium to reach your target audience, and how to manage social media policy for your organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Under “Contributor to” enter your nonprofit’s blog and social networking profiles if you contribute to them. Under “Recommended links” enter your nonprofit’s website or blog and social networking profiles (if you do not contribute to them) or any other links you think are appropriate.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Share and Comment on Breaking News. Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times, for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. These opportunities are typically open to all sorts of social entrepreneurs as well. Unconference here: [link].

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

By now, you’re surely in the routine of posting frequently to spread the word about your organization’s fundraising and volunteer opportunities. If not, this guide is the resource for you. Host a live stream with comments enabled. We’re not suggesting that you stop posting and sharing information on social media.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

It's part of a wave of appreciation for volunteers, causes and other not-strictly-for-profit types at LinkedIn. spoke with Bryan about the changes for nonprofits coming to the social network for a post on SocialBrite. This will strengthen the connections that your organization has on the social network.

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Linkedin Netsquared Nonprofit Social Network 68

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

It’s Time to Focus on Volunteers’ Results - Philanthropy.com - Evan Hochberg has a terrific post on Philanthropy.com starting an important conversation on what to do about all this focus on volunteering and service. "Government, You can add to the conversation in the comments, too.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources across the web ever day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. In the last year alone, the numbers of volunteers and villages have doubled. You have proven it works.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

Leave a comment below! For more information, view the entire presentation on Slideshare , and event Storify. Advocacy Communities of Practice community community organizing CoPs tech club tools webinar'

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2011

On April 14, TechSoup presented a webinar on using social media tools to support, involve, and recruit volunteers. Posting your volunteer job on LinkedIn is good for the organization AND for yourself. University of Oregon's campus group AHA was mentioned in #techsoup 's webinar on social media for volunteer managing.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 7, 2014

This was one of the best webinars I've attended (not just because I helped co-produce it) because there was so much resource sharing happening in the comments. The presenters, Austin Stroud of the Monroe County Public Library and Crystal Schimpf of TechSoup for Libraries, shared resources for teaching online safety and security.

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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. Drop a comment or link back and I'll round it up for next week's summary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2010

In article in the San Francisco Chronicle , a privacy expert gives some good advice: Parry Aftab, one of several Internet safety experts who Facebook helped develop Places as part of a volunteer advisory board, said the feature does include enough controls to protect privacy. Add it to the comments below.

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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

It’s estimated that by late 2014 or early 2015 the majority of adults will get their information from social networks rather than search engines and that social networks will become the primary source of referral traffic to your website and blog. The effective use of social networks is a skill not to be underestimated.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 18, 2009

For more resources on goals & objectives: The Pollyanna Principles. Before sitting down to work on your social media strategy, evaluate what kind of capacity you already have in your network. For more resources on capacity evaluation: Social by Social’s How-To archive.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

Include links to your website and other social networks. Quick links to key resources. Social media policy. Donate, subscribe, register, volunteer buttons. Tell your story (Keep it short, but get the main points accross). Add your mission statement. Make sure to include all your contact info (email, phone, etc).

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NTEN

JUNE 30, 2011

Google+ , the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. Now, your sharing and connecting settings apply to much more of the web than just your social networking profile. You are also given the option to disable comments on something and/or disable the option for others to share/reshare what you post.

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Google Profile Stream Platform 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2015

.” I facilitated an interactive featured session on why and how leaders should be engaged on social as well as other insiders (employees, board, and volunteers). This post goes into more detail and provides some resources on planning and implementing an employee champion program. Resources. How To Get Started.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

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