TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network. Truncated automated tweets from other social networks. Nonprofits have been utilizing Twitter since its inception. Too many hashtags.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

Working within the confines of an almost non-existent online communications budget, my primary responsibilities were to maintain our website and publish a twice-monthly e-newsletter, quarterly print newsletter, and numerous print fundraising appeals through out the year. Here are five reasons why: 1.

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Social Media Media Social Management 265

NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

Bottom line – nonprofits are having some success in connecting with new constituents and generating action, but the social network works best when requiring a low level of commitment. Like other studies have noted, social networks like Facebook are not raising much money. hours per week on the social network.

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Facebook Time Social Network Advocacy 250

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

As nonprofits have gotten better at implementing multichannel communications and fundraising campaigns and improving their tracking and reporting systems, many nonprofits have come to the conclusion that creating a paid part- or full-time new media manager position is worth the financial investment. Experience. Multitasking.

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Skills Media Management Social Media 279

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Facebook has been a highly effective tool and is the strongest in communicating the message of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, but also allows people to connect and offer support to each other. 1) Using Google Analytics to track referrals to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets. (2) Summary of ROI.

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Social Media Cancer Action Network 215

NetWits

APRIL 6, 2012

Holly and the rest of the NTEN team (including all the volunteers) did an incredible job inspiring of over 1800 people for three days. While we were there, Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. The conference was amazing!

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Facebook Nonprofit San Francisco Social Network 241

NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Needless to say, without good SEO, you’ve got a very slim chance of being found by people searching for things you offer (events, fundraising opportunities, volunteer opportunities, programs, etc). Do you need volunteers? Email Communication. So what do you want to be known for on the web? Do you run fundraising events?

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

While embracing a comprehensive, long-term breaking news and crisis communications strategy is challenging for many nonprofits, all nonprofits, regardless of their size, can tap into the power of cause awareness days. For other social networks, post two to three times throughout the day.

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Awareness Causes Social Media Social Network 259

NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Because of Twitters timeline based tweets, organizations with mobile libraries, blood drives, medical services or other site-specific services can find Twitter useful for communicating where they will be at any given moment. Timely Actions. Similar to above, even actions that are not location specific may find Twitter useful.

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Twitter Nonprofit Social Media Press 256

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. It’s a throwback from social networking circa 2006.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 275

Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2010

Even as we move toward the lazy days of summer, when the pace traditionally slows down a bit, there’s still a great variety of free online presentations and seminars on tap for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers and volunteer coordinators. read more ).

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Free Nonprofit Social Network Social Media 144

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 4) 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download.

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Social Media Mobile Report Media 242

NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Causes and associations provide status updates on the networks, post links, publish content via tools like Facebook Notes, groups on Linked In and Facebook, and ask questions on all of the services. Yet, while the social networks hold tremendous benefit for nonprofits that successfully engage their stakeholders, there are also dangers.

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Social Network Network Social Challenge 100

Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The results of two new surveys paint a bleak picture of the effectiveness of social media for fundraising and volunteer recruitment. The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? "

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Social Media Volunteer Social Media 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Mobile Track Media Fundraising 225

Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

And if you’re offering a free webinar of interest to non-profit folks that didn’t make October’s list, please leave a comment.( read more ).

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Free Case Study Nonprofit Social Network 150

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

The nine reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 3) 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download.

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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. Rosenthal, Director of Communications for VolunteerMatch was a participant. At the same time, volunteer service organizations need to rethink how they work and what technology they use.

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Volunteer Network Organization Help 105

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Tags: Fundraising Marketing Membership management nonprofit non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech SEO social media Social networking training volunteer management Volunteers webinar.

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Free Nonprofit Social Network Social Media 127

Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

You already know where to look to recruit volunteers , but once you have them, how do you manage them? There are tons of tools and softwares out there to help you register, schedule, and communicate with your network of volunteers, and it can be hard to find one that’s right for your nonprofit’s needs. Timecounts.

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Volunteer Tools Management Software 98

NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Google recently made a big social medial play by introducing Google+. With usage stats like that it’s probably safe to assume that a large portion of your followers use at least one social network, right?

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Volunteers E-mail marketing events Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications websites training Membership management Donor management webinar software social media newsletters.

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Free Case Study Nonprofit Social Network 143

Wild Apricot

APRIL 1, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Volunteers E-mail marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications training event management Membership management Donor management webinar social media.

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Free Social Media Nonprofit Social Network 124

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network. Google+ isn’t for all nonprofits, but for those that have actively adopted a pro-social media policy, it’s worth the time investment to experiment with Google+. Google+ is a visual social network.

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Google Practice Nonprofit Social Media 241

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

That said, there are some resources and tools that I continually refer to and use again and again, and others that I am still experimenting with that may (or may not) become integral to my communications routine. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Resource Fun Nonprofit Social Media 233

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Fun Resource Nonprofit Social Media 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. All online communications are now mobile and social.

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Mobile Fundraising Chapter Social Media 204

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

The video(s) does not need to be highly-produced or expensive, but it should be positive, on the short side, and integrated into all your nonprofit’s communications: VIDEO: Thank You from Operation Smile. The Cloud has huge and very exciting implications for the future of the Internet and nonprofit communications and fundraising.

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Social Media Media Social Management 237

TechImpact

MAY 27, 2014

Nonprofits have identified the power of this social media platform, and are doing everything within their power to connect with and engage as many of these users as possible. The social networking site is also one of the best places for nonprofits to digitally spread their name and recruit help to completing their mission.

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Twitter Nonprofit Social Media Nptech 225

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2020

She’s that one person who is the “gatekeeper,” that reliable one who connects everyone, remembers the email chain where you discussed that fundraising idea last year, and knows that Joe is organizing student volunteers for the next event. The fundraising team, the Board of Directors, the volunteers, they all have different needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Six months ago I came pretty close to complete social media burnout. I was running over 20 social networking profiles, logging in seven days a week, and at minimum pulling 60-hour work weeks. If you are managing numerous social networking profiles Monday-Friday, then you need some down time on Saturday and Sunday.

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Social Media Media Social Tips 250

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Email communication. Social Networking. The ability to manage events, raise money, mobilize volunteers, and so much more! Since the first web browser came out in 1993 a LOT has happened. We’ve got full blown websites. Search Engines. Instant Messaging. There’s a LOT we can accomplish on the web.

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Internet Nonprofit Survey Social Network 198

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit 277

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

A comprehensive blog about all things related to Quick Response (QR) Codes, Augmented Reality (AR), and Near Field Communication (NFC). Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Web Tools Free Nonprofit 245

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Social network communities are highly responsive to giving and promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days provided that your nonprofit prepares at least one month in advance. 5: International Volunteer Day — #VolunteerDay. 1: Giving Tuesday — #GivingTuesday. 1: World AIDS Day — #WorldAIDSDay.

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Awareness Calendar Causes Social Media 267