Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Network Management Systems? They allow you to create stand-alone social networks. at 9:19 pm { 3 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Chris 09.11.08

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. Read/Write Web and TechCruch have good coverage of this. I’ll keep you posted, for sure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

I have no proof these tips will help your nonprofit get more media coverage, but at the very least they will help your nonprofit’s press release get more exposure on the Social Web. People on social networks ignore links that do not pull up thumbnails and are heavily text-based. Social Media'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 7, 2013

Over the last few years as I have studied the rapid rise of the Mobile Web , I have become more of an advocate of launching a responsively designed website over launching a mobile site separate from a desktop site. Finally, if your nonprofit has recently launched a responsively designed website, please post the link in a comment below.

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 9, 2009

Today I received spam from a site called Frens Zone that will allow me to make money off my social network. You are rewarded with valuable points whenever you post photos, videos, blogs, comments. earn instant cash by just referring your friends. The more you referred, the more you earn.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. at 5:50 am { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Beth Kanter 08.15.08 So I’m on identi.ca

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Introduction :: Integrating Web 1.0, and Web 3.0. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Static Web” with “Web 1.0: The Broadcast Web.” ” Social Media for Social Good is written as a how-to, step-by-step strategic plan for nonprofits in three parts: Web 1.0:

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Through blogging, nonprofits can share their stories, break news, and share resources quickly, easily, and successfully to their communities on social networking sites. have all changed the way they search the Web to archive and list Web pages in their search engines. 2) To improve your search engine results.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Introduction :: Integrating Web 1.0, and Web 3.0. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Broadcast Web.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content. The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Blog Design Best Practices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2010

These resources are invaluable when looking for quality content to utilize and share on social media sites. If you have any favorites that you would like to share, please add them in a comment below. National Priorities Project : They offer three unique web-based tools that nonprofits can use to help educate the masses about the U.S.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Who maintains your social media campaigns? 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)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

” Now, just two weeks into January, I am completely addicted to pinning boards for social good on Pinterest. 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.

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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. When joining, the presence of ad-recommending data was very clear. Circles are how you organize your contacts.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 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. " How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits? " How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

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. ” Which Social Networks Are Growing Fastest Worldwide? – eMarketer -.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Effective social media managers enjoy engaging with and responding to comments on social media sites. Untrained interns were fine two or three years ago, when the Social Web was still in its infancy and everyone was experimenting. Is not overly confident about her social media skills. But that era is over.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 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. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of July 18th).

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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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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. It’s rare that any web-based activity lasts longer than 30 minutes. Multitasking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2012

How To Enter: I will pick two nonprofits based on the answers to this question: How could a new Dell Computer with Windows 8 help your nonprofit have more social impact? If you want a chance to win, please add a comment to this post with your answer and also include: Your nonprofit organization’s name and web site url and your email.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 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 December 2nd). " Have you tried Jumo?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

With YouTube’s resources behind the project and tablets changing the way donors and supporters consume Web content, you’d be wise to spend two minutes reserving and protecting your nonprofit’s Zeen username. Wufoo allows individuals and brands to easily create web forms through a simple drag and drop interface.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The mobile web’s growth is exploding as well as the use of social networking sites on the mobile devices. That said, I am firm believer that the mobile web is the next frontier in nonprofit communications. The design is intentionally very simple so it’s easy to read on smartphones and mobile phones.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

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 November 11th).

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Peanut , a social networking app for women, initially found traction connecting women in the earlier stages of their motherhood journey. But over the years, the network expanded to support women through other life stages. ” Kennedy said this comment blew her away.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. In addition to filming everything, he then creates the finished products, with a goal of one completed video per week, and then posts it to all of our social video sites. Chris Poole is our full time Videographer and Media Producer.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 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. While she offers the option of emailing her the response, she encourages people to post their feedback as a public comment."

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

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. An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. Introduction :: Integrating Web 1.0, and Web 3.0. Replace the “Web 1.0: The Broadcast Web.”

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 16, 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 August 16th).

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 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 15th). " My favorite lesson?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 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. I'm not saying open data is a bad thing, but we need to highlight the gap between the semantic web and social impact.

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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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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. fact that I can often be found laying in bed at 6am and digging through client web reports. users in over a year.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

With the social age of the web so large, sending press releases and news announcements to media outlets simply isn’t enough. We’ve seen a growing number of organizations looking for ways to raise funds using social media with varying success. Press Releases. Part 2 – 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter.

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