Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2013

Halloween is a big opportunity for promotional contests according to this infographic , 30% of people enter them. And, who can’t resist putting their pet into a costume and entering them into a photo contest, especially a Star Wars costume or dressing up your cat as a taco. I particularly like the teenage eel.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

are beginning to adopt social media. By using social media museums like the San Diego Zoo are able to help people around the world enjoy their incredible exhibits. How the San Diego Zoo uses social media to bring their exhibits to life. Here are 5 things they do well on their Facebook page: Sharing interesting content.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Fundraising Results: Close to 18,000 people participated in this online fundraising contest resulting in over $2 million dollars being given to 1,200 participating nonprofits. Making Online and Social Fundraising the Focus. Using Social Media to Generate Buzz and Measureable Results. 1,200 Participating nonprofits.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 14, 2012

I’m really excited to share this guest post today from Ifdy Perez about the Twive and Receive campaign going on right now: Today’s a special day for nonprofits. Since the Twive contest kicked off a couple months ago, these nonprofits got to work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Here are some techniques to promote it on social media. Is the product from a socially conscious or ethical brand? Raise awareness for your Shop with a contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2012

One of my blog readers, Sarah Mowry, Outreach Director for the Deschutes Land Trust pointed me to Nature Conservancy’s Instagram contest , an image scavenger hunt. Encourages social content creation from network. Snap, Tag, and Share. Caption Contest. Caption contest. 4) Rinse, Repeat, Leverage.

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The Next Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Social media isn’t a platform to generate sales, but a powerful medium for generating demand for your business. Here are seven ways to use social media to improve the quality of your email list. Share links to premium content. Offer relevant promotions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 21, 2020

Companies are reinventing themselves for a socially-distant world, but they’re not the only ones. Step Three: Share and promote your volunteer projects. The easiest way to accomplish this is by sharing links to your vacancy postings through your social media accounts. Optional: Paid remote positions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

This year’s tools tap into emerging trends, such as Messenger bots, cryptocurrency, and gaming for good, and also build on long-time successful fundraising strategies, such as e-advocacy, online contests, and monthly giving. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below. 6) Twitch :: twitch.tv.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

So, of course, I want to encourage you to share your giving story and compete for cash grants for your favorite nonprofit organization. MyGivingStory is a social media storytelling contest that fosters a public conversation about giving and inspires more people to give. It is very simple to enter this contest.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Most people will tell you that learning how to effectively monitor (or listen to) what’s being said on the web is the beginning of social media success. The increasing popularity of social networking, blogs and social media on the web validates this point nicely – People are talking about you, but is your nonprofit listening to them?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 11, 2009

Whether it’s small communities coming together offline to train and share knowledge about using technology or it’s innovation projects competing in the same contest working together instead – we hope you’ll find this short paper compelling and share it with your networks.

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

More than other participants, share outcomes of past donations. Highlight statistics about how social media can help them raise even more. This group will be tough to motivate, so focus on incentives, contests and convenience. Highlight the ease of fundraising by social media and email. Tell them “you did this!”

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TechImpact

MARCH 31, 2014

Like it or not, social media is evolving. Instagram is a rising social platform on its way to becoming one of the most important social media outlets around. They are able to share their mission with followers without taking themselves too seriously. #tbt Show your employees’ flair with #selfie. Encourage interaction.

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NetWits

AUGUST 31, 2012

Mobile and Social Media. The Power of Social Fundraising and Friends Asking Friends [INFOGRAPHIC]. Using Social Media Increases Fundraising by 40% [Study]. Kickstart Your Supporters with 5 NEW Fundraising Contest Ideas. Share your tips in the comments below and/or share links to other helpful resources.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 20, 2012

With so many incredible videos submitted to this year’s contest it was no easy task, but judges in the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards have narrowed down the field of entries to 16 finalists. The 16 finalist videos can be watched on the Contest homepage. >> Vote on the 6th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2019

And with an additional combo of social posts, online landing pages, offers and promotions, and maybe even a little PR, you should have all your bases covered. You can also offer “add-on” tickets for things like concessions, raffle or contest entries, and even tickets for rides or activities ahead of time. We’re at 90% of our goal.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

Social Media: A Bubble About to Burst – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Are your nonprofit staffers addicted to social media? " Great piece from Allyson Kapin reminding readers that social media is "part of" a strategy. Doing Good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Marry Social Media with Fundraising. Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Cultivate and cheer on champions for your cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2010

We’ll be facilitating a conversation, more than doing a formal presentation, and will focus on the power of crowdsourcing (using our own case study from conducting the Social Media for Social Good case study competition) and the application of social media in nonprofit program delivery. Crowdsourcing for Social Change.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Encourage them to use their social network. As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Hold contests. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Provide a way to collaborate and share.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

The fundraiser—whether it’s an inspired event, online appeal or one-time contest—should of course be considered an important component of any non-profit’s campaigning effort. It all comes down to one word: sharing. Create a timeline contest that encourages people to craft videos and photo sets boosting your fundraiser.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 3, 2012

One that really speaks to me is the point that “measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks.” As part of that role, I was in charge of our various social media channels, including Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Share what you’d like to try! (I’ll Just getting started?

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NetWits

JUNE 2, 2011

Groupon , Care2 , Zynga and the like are already using gaming elements to drive fundraising, engagement, word-of-mouth sharing and stickiness amongst other things. The UGA Relay for Life Chapter offered additional contests the week of the event, with prizes ranging from a Smartphone to airline tickets. Which begs the question.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Place a little bet & or share your #failure story… you could win a Surface! CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag from the Case Foundation). Place a Little Bet” – try something small to experiment with, learn from it, and share it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2014

However, few of us working in the social impact space could admit to utilizing storytelling to its fullest potential. We’re far more connected to stories and information than we have ever been, yet the noise and ubiquity of the digital world makes it harder to surface and share personal stories of change and impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2022

Couple this with the power of live streaming and your guests may socialize with each other while they eat from the comfort of their own home. You consider marketing a crafts night as either a workshop or more of a social gathering, or even offer them both. 15) Brand design contests. 3) Cooking classes. 7) Shopping.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 23, 2021

Galas, contests and performances went virtual. When you livestream or host your fundraiser online, even in part, your supporters can share widely and you can reach donors just about anywhere around the globe. Perhaps you try a social media play-by-play of the highlights of your event. Athletic events and luncheons went virtual.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. Contrary to popular belief, successful social media accounts are not run off-the-cuff! She wants me to PLAN?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Among the other top social networks, YouTube was the channel checked the most by teenagers. These YouTube celebrities often have a large and loyal following on other social channels as well like Twitter, Vine, Instagram, Facebook and elsewhere that help drive further traffic to their YouTube channels with each new video they upload.

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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. Overview of Mobile for Good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to the Global Trends in Giving Report , 27% of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give (social media 29%, 18% website, 12% print). Prominently feature a “Donate” button and social media icons to your e-newsletter. Email messaging raised 28% of all online revenue in 2017.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 11, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up – you can read the post and join the discussion on SSIR , or read the full post below. —– Have you thought about running a contest or crowdsourcing ideas for your organization or community group? The ins and outs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Audience size, breadth, and depth: If your organization has big lists, lots of traffic to your website or blog or social media pages, or big crowds at events, there are many ways to turn this into a donor benefit. On your social media pages, “pin” or prioritize acknowledgments to donors. Is there something like this you can try?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

If you have been following me on Twitter, Facebook, this blog or other social media channels, you know that my father passed away several weeks ago. “Social Reach” according to Thunder Clap was 1,058,410 (and I can just see Katie Paine’s eyes rolling because it is sort of a bogus number).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up. Both campaigns created opportunity for people to participate and then share it with their networks and make personal recommendations. Both campaigns leveraged the community and competition aspects of social media. Getting Over Celebrities.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

There were interesting conversations at every turn and I also had requests to share my notes and slides. If you have other questions, or other ideas, please share them! For perspective, I imagine you immediately ask where are we on this roadmap right now: We are in the social space. Social Paradigm. Social Tools.

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