Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 16, 2012

But internet users of the same race have recently begun clustering on certain social media websites. These groups now claim about 30% of the site’s user base, according to third-party statistics website Quantcast.com. The birth of social networking on a mass scale was messy and chaotic, and at times fear and paranoia ran amok.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

If your nonprofit wants to use the majority of the tools listed here effectively, then you need to hire a full-time social media manager. Facebook is the largest social network in the world and is becoming increasingly integrated into the Social Web with every passing second. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

Stories come out experimenting, helping people find their voices or the confidence or the desire to take an action, volunteer their time, or raise money for a cause they care about. to test out some ways to encourage more people to use social media tools and online fundraising to give online, they did not know what would emerge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2012

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. Networked NGOs and Social Media Integrated Into Organizational Communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

From Google Wave to Google Voice , to Social Search and now Google Buzz , I think that now is a good time for nonprofits to reserve a Gmail account if they haven’t already. I am hoping that Google Voice and eventually Google Wave will also be tied to Gmail accounts. That said, take 5 minutes and protect your Google brand.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

This post shares a few observations about Networked Nonprofits. Networking: Weaving Online and Offline, Strong Ties and Weak Ties. I have been experimenting with how to deliver “networked&# presentations and workshops. We were honored to do a luncheon discussion at the Berkman Center on the Networked Nonprofit.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

In our session on Community Voice at NTEN’s 2011 Nonprofit Techology Conference, Arthur provided a case study of the LikeMinded program and how it was built based on engagement with the community. Peggy shared her experience as the Executive Director of WiserEarth , the Social Network for Sustainability. Essential Elements.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. You can either manage your group online or on your mobile phone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2014

While the study looks at the details of consumer behavior, motivations, AND their actual social usage for three major corporate brands, the findings are useful for any nonprofit that wants to develop an accurate persona of its audiences social media use. That means recognizing that “social media users” aren’t a monolithic group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. Though Facebook had gone public nine months previous, Facebook Groups were only just beginning to be used as community-building tools by nonprofits and Facebook Pages didn’t exist yet.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

But we want to give nonprofits with limited resources access to quality tools and training that will allow them to build a house social network even if they don’t have a big budget or a social networking guru on staff. What would you like to see in a 12-month DIY curriculum for building a house social network?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 270-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0,

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

Experts and popular advocates will support the organizations they care about on social media and market that organization to their thousands — or in some cases, millions — of followers. This trend has been made popular on networks like TikTok and Instagram. Social media posts. Keynote speakers.

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Care2

DECEMBER 19, 2011

So how does one effectively raise awareness among a western public of the injustices faced by this voiceless group? We turned to Facebook, the voice of a nearly a billion people, and one of the most important, personal communication channels of our time. And all of this on a shoestring budget. Father is not speaking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. Over time and through implementing the best practices listed below and those yet to come, you will find your Google+ voice. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. Over time and through implementing the best practices listed below and those yet to come, you will find your Google+ voice. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

And many of us in these social environments, she said, “have gotten into the habit of crossing the street like we always do to avoid the riff-raff.” - NYO. You’ve probably heard of Facebook ; you may even have set up a group or a fan page there for your organization. Go where the community already is! They won’t be there to find you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. This includes social good movements like #metoo, #marchforourlives, #icebucketchallenge #givingtuesday and others.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Different communities have aligned and adopted different social networks, social media tools, communications platforms, etc. What it Means to Communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Different communities have aligned and adopted different social networks, social media tools, communications platforms, etc. What it Means to Communities.

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Myspace Technology Causes Social Network 158

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 256-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0,

Social Media 187

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2008

I'm just back from the red eye and really tired - and wanted to capture a few reflections about network effectiveness and resourcing. This is a group of women who have been working/playing together to explore how technology can support the World Cafe global community. What are the conditions that the network will do this for itself?

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

LinkedIn, the professional social networking platform has been around longer than Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. The majority of its users are on it daily, which provides businesses and brands with a great platform for implementing a social media marketing strategy. . Build your network. People who know you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now, once you have completed the verification process via text or voice, you will land on page where you can complete the process of setting up your Google Profile: 3. Under “Contributor to” enter your nonprofit’s blog and social networking profiles if you contribute to them. Set up your Google Profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

But I also got the opportunity to learn and hear Rob Reich, associate professor of political science, Stanford University, and faculty co-director, Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society (Stanford PACS) and Lucy Bernholz, visiting scholar, Stanford PACS present their research in a talk called “New Skills for the New Social Economy.”

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

New ‘WSJ’ Conduct Rules Target Twitter, Facebook - The Wall Street Journal circulated a newly compiled list of "professional conduct" covering social media, social networking, and so on. They’ll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movement can be launched from their laptop.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

If you have a landing pad somewhere online where you can refer people and provide information about your chats, your group, or your purpose in more than 140 characters, it will save you a lot of extra tweeting! It works best to have 3-5 questions selected ahead of time and shared with a core group of chat leaders or guides.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2013

” The feature is available to a group of 19 nonprofit partners who are part of beta release. When studies like the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report find that the majority of nonprofits have raised less than $10,000 through social media , this news seems like it could make a big difference.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

The extensive social networks of these individuals can quickly expand your reach and bring new donors in, all because they believe in the good your team uniquely does in the world. Tips for Success Give voice to your brand story in order to create connections. More than anything, continue to err on the side of gratitude.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). 2) Educate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

A really unique partnership with Metro Transit, which is Minnesota’s transportation resource offering a network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, allowed us to plug into their engaged audience of commuters. They are enthusiastic and positive voices for us. GiveMN started as a giving day and site.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2017

billion active social media users? As usage numbers continue to grow across all age groups, it is safe to say that social media has become an essential element of digital marketing. Focus on the social channels that work with your brand. When it comes to social, you can’t do it all. Use the tools provided.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

Do you provide different content or appeals to your Twitter followers than to your Facebook group? How do you decide what kind of information or campaigns are delivered to your various community members on different social networks? Develop your voice for each tool. Do you track how people find your organization?

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Achieve

AUGUST 13, 2015

They view both their network and their voice as two additional types of assets they can offer a cause. Aided by technology, an individual who donates his or her voice may still give skills, time, and money, and then go beyond these actions to advocacy. Next, give them an opportunity to serve. Make it possible for all to occur.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2015

They are most likely already sharing great stories about your organization on their social media streams and making suggestions to their friends and followers about how awesome your organization’s programs are. Talent Acquisition: NPR uses social media channels to help with staff recruitment and talent pipeline development.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

She is often on the road traveling to far-flung places negotiating strategic deals on behalf of the TechSoup Global Network and our now 51 partners around the world. Dara is motivated by bringing together organizations that offer corporate social responsible resources through our network to the people and organizations who really need help.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Influencers could be peers posting pictures help to turn prospects into new students, or they could be alumni or donors who use social networking to promote alumni relations activities or annual fund donations. Find Your Influencers. Make sure potential students are hearing from a trusted, reliable source advocating on your behalf.

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