Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

The four types described in the book in more detail include: Participation — This may be an individual (often called a social media or community manager) or in more sophisticated organizations, a team of people that are basically out and about on the interwebs, having conversations with their communities of interest. Shareability.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 9, 2010

You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog here , or read the copied post below. As organizations or community builders active online, working to practice and create quality engagement, we are often trying to guide, collect or herd conversations and interactions into spaces that we have created or monitor closely.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 17, 2014

Answers become conversations about what is most essential and meaningful for the team and the company, and those conversations transform into action. This question also offers a sense of empowerment and ownership of the company. You can also develop an internal conversation regarding the top traits to look for in a new hire.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2012

“Anyone who works for the State Department knows that they work for women and for the advancement and empowerment of women,” said Alec Ross , Secretary Clinton’s Special Advisor for Innovation, with pride at the opening of TechCamp Tel Aviv. TechCamp: Empowering women through technology - guest post by Ma’ayan Alexander.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

Really looking forward to this conversation! Empowerment is unconditional. Design to support conversations, relationships, stories - not to organise documents. Good conversations require good listeners more than good talkers. Below, you can find the 45 Social by Social Propositions. The 45 Social by Social Propositions.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

A little over five years ago, when a small group of TechSoup staffers began a conversation about what it would look like to build community through education and empowerment, storytelling seemed to be the golden ticket. Is digital storytelling part of your toolkit? Check out these resources and examples.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

My latest post for the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up and I hope you’ll dive into the conversation with me! Yes you can claim that anyone has the power to blog, but that’s really only the people who have access to the tools and the time and the empowerment.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2025

Think smarter search tools that help people find the resources they need in their own words, personalized content suggestions that keep supporters engaged, and conversational interfaces that create a more welcoming and human-centered experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2011

Listening to and consulting the crowds: Actively listening to online conversations and openly asking for advice. Decentralization and Individual Empowerment: As power is pushed to the edges, individuals will have an increasing ability to exert influence through social and broadcast media. These themes include: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 25, 2010

For the third and final Conversational Case Study on America’s Giving Challenge from Allison Fine and I, we pose a question rather than answer one: Is there a “special sauce” for successful participation in online fundraising contests ? Will the contest provide a meaningful opportunity for stakeholder empowerment?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 24, 2007

Certainly, if you are a technology provider that values empowerment of your clients, this is probably a good model to consider. Empowerment – as you help them with a problem, teach them about the problem, and ways to troubleshoot (or possibly solve) the problem themselves in the future. Second, Empowerment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

The lunchtime conversation was with Emmett D. His opening remarks and conversation were inspiring to say the least. I enjoy it because I get double dose: great ideas about the integration of technology with leadership, training, and capacity building AND the content. Carson , Ph.D., Lack of lighting is associated with higher crime.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 23, 2023

For example, if your nonprofit focuses on youth empowerment, platforms like Instagram and Snapchat might be more effective than LinkedIn. Clubhouse – A platform for hosting conversations and discussions related to your nonprofit’s mission. It’s all about engagement and conversation.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Urban Institute’s Senior Vice President Shena Ashley joined Mark for a conversation about how we can all better use data responsibly for positive change. . Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality.

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NCE Social Media

MAY 18, 2009

Empowerment of niches communities and small businesses – It used to be that only in a city someone could find others with a shared interest in an area outside of popular culture. Consumer empowerment – Not sure if Burger King is still doing so but they used to run the slogan ‘Have it your way’.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

It’s a product “for” older adults, but the message is focused on empowerment and building strength, helping people live healthier, more active lives as they age. connects children with vetted older adult mentors, for one-on-one or group conversations and remote learning activities. The value proposition: Exercise for better aging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The overall message should be one of empowerment, not control and restriction. Engage in conversation. Keep it simple and on the short side. Focus on the big picture and create guidelines that can be applied across many social media tools, such as. Delete content that is off-topic or inappropriate in character. Be honest and authentic.

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Bloomerang

MAY 28, 2024

One of my favorite colleagues and co-host of our Eskin Fundraising Training Non-Profit Empowerment webinar series, Rhanda Luna, has been hired as Director of Corporate Giving and Special Events for SAFE, based in Austin, Texas. That means that there are many men and women in our profession who are beginning roles with new employers.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 27, 2021

These conversations demonstrated how leaders can cultivate a culture where data is central to decision making, uniting everyone across the business with shared behavior and goals. In my candid conversation with VMWare Head of Analytics and Insights, Seema Singhal , she provided prescriptive advice for nurturing sponsorship from the top.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 25, 2011

We didn't care if the people they talked to were Democrats, if they planned to vote for the Governor, or even if they were registered to vote; we just wanted them to have those conversations. We were trying to empower our supporters to have conversations. We asked our supporters to become organizers.

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Tableau

DECEMBER 27, 2021

These conversations demonstrated how leaders can cultivate a culture where data is central to decision making, uniting everyone across the business with shared behavior and goals. In my candid conversation with VMWare Head of Analytics and Insights, Seema Singhal , she provided prescriptive advice for nurturing sponsorship from the top.

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Tableau

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Urban Institute’s Senior Vice President Shena Ashley joined Mark for a conversation about how we can all better use data responsibly for positive change. Francois says speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2008

s Technology Empowerment Centre (W.TEC). s Technology Empowerment Centre. The idea is to have a conversation with the participants. So, come join the conversation over at the project blog and share your thoughts with these amazing women in Africa about effective online networking. Of course, said yes. Olubusola Babalola.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2017

Wake’s Tech2Empower program organizes delegations of volunteer Technology Advisors, women who work for Silicon Valley companies like Google, Salesforce, Mozilla, YouTube, GE Digital and IRC, to provide training for women’s rights and girls empowerment NGOs in developing countries and here in the United States. Learn More .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2012

We know that when low-income families can access other people’s consumer feedback it is both extremely useful and a source of empowerment. Please join us for the conversation. This exchange is empowering, and technology has made it more accessible. And there are some very good efforts to collect and value feedback on non-profits.

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Candid

APRIL 16, 2024

A report from the Center for Expanding Leadership & Opportunity (CELO) and The Allstate Foundation explores how Gen Z is expanding the definition of “community service” and seeking to maximize impact—for themselves and the communities they serve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2011

They used the landing page as a hotbed for A/B testing – analyzing what worked best to get conversion — images, less or more text, placement of “sign petition&# button and so forth. They learned that images are really key for conversion. How does your organization use A/B testing to improve conversion rates?

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Tableau

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. And we’ve made Tableau Data Management capabilities more robust and enterprise-ready, balancing empowerment with control so even more people can trust the insights from their data for fast decision making. Francois Ajenstat.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

This morning, I had the opportunity to start my day with an inspiring conversation about the challenges facing today’s youth and how we can work to solve them. Mary Mwende told us about her journey from Mombasa, Kenya, to being one of ten girls chosen for the Global Give Back Circle , a mentoring and empowerment program.

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Tableau

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Speed, agility, and empowerment have become paramount to thriving in this new reality. . And we’ve made Tableau Data Management capabilities more robust and enterprise-ready, balancing empowerment with control so even more people can trust the insights from their data for fast decision making. Francois Ajenstat.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 6, 2024

This sense of empowerment is crucial—it transforms the act of giving from a passive donation to an active contribution to a cause they care about. Other studies show that personalized calls to action can improve conversion rates by more than 200%. Transparency about donation use and the specific differences they make empowers members.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

Through his nonprofit, “ Technology for People ,” he has dedicated his life to girls (and boys) empowerment through technology. This conversation was all done in the presence of a community official who did not have a problem with the accusation of domestic violence. The man denied it and left.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

But as Daniel Ben-Horin said, “Our theory of change states that software products are necessary, but not sufficient for empowerment of social change organizations. Ed Granger-Happ, Nethope; Claire Bonilla, Disaster Response Microsoft; Daniel Ben-Horin, TechSoup Global, Vida Durant, CARE USA.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

You're out there being social for your organization, making connections and having conversations on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+. If you do go the policy or guidelines route, remember to focus on empowerment rather than rigid restrictions. It seems obvious, but one of the hallmarks of social media is that they are social.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 2, 2008

Michele Martin says "Not as excited about Me media related names because it's too organization-centric in a sense--makes it sound like it's all about me, rather than it's all about listening and the conversations." Nonprofit Social Media Empowerment Guide. NpTech Social Media Empowerment Guide. MEdia EmpoWErement.

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Everyaction

JULY 23, 2018

Our work started by focusing on long term empowerment projects. For the past 5 or 6 years we've had a small but steady group of supporters who are primarily invested in our empowerment projects. It really showcases our efforts moving from beyond just relief to empowerment. Our culinary school is just one example.

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