NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

The 2011 NTC saw the release of the latest " Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report ". > Download the 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report More than 11,000 nonprofit professionals filled out this year's survey, sponsored by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud, generating a veritable cornucopia of data.

Social Network 97

Social Network Benchmark Report Network 97

Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Maybe you've already picked up a copy of The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change, by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine – but perhaps you’re still wondering if the book can help a small nonprofit like yours? Networking is not just for the "big guys" out there.( The answer is, Yes! read more ).

Network 120

Network Nonprofit Social Media Social Network 120

NTEN

APRIL 3, 2012

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >

Social Network 91

Social Network Benchmark Network Social 91

NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

This week ReadWriteWeb shed some light on the ineffectiveness of social networks to aid in customer acquisition (see graph below). “Of the 24 companies interviewed (in Forrester study ), only 7% cited social networking as one of their most effective sources for customer acquisition.

Facebook 260

Facebook Fundraising Social Network Work 260

NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Nonprofits that want to connect with their constituents are almost obliged to participate on these networks. 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.

Social Network 100

Social Network Network Social Challenge 100

NetWits

JUNE 7, 2011

Articles on TechCrunch and AllFacebook revieiwng this data seem to focus on Facebook ‘s stronghold on the clickthroughs of shared links, at 38% of all links shared by social means. Here are some quick takeaways to consider: 1) The Ease of Social Sharing is Important. 3) Facebook Is Not The Only Social Network.

Studies 258

Studies Share Social Stumbleupon 258

Wild Apricot

JANUARY 30, 2009

If questions from our readers are any indication, there’s still a lot of confusion about the differences between Facebook’s Profiles, Fan Pages, and Groups — and which of these might best suit a nonprofit’s social-networking plan. Let’s take a closer look. And the two main tools.( read more ).

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Profile Facebook Group Social Network 149

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 7, 2009

I did a kind of radical experiment a couple of weeks ago: I de-friended almost all of my nptech and client Facebook friends (cutting my friend count by more than 60%). I have an account on all of the major social networks (and some of the obscure ones, too,) listen often, and update fairly regularly. facebook nptech.

Nptech 100

Nptech Social Network Facebook Adopt 100

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 7, 2009

I did a kind of radical experiment a couple of weeks ago: I de-friended almost all of my nptech and client Facebook friends (cutting my friend count by more than 60%). I have an account on all of the major social networks (and some of the obscure ones, too,) listen often, and update fairly regularly. facebook nptech.

Nptech 100

Nptech Social Network Facebook Adopt 100

TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

Marketers from the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector alike are attempting to harness the power of social media to connect with these audiences. But what social platform are they on the most? And what’s this I hear about teens leaving Facebook for other social networks, is this true?

Social Media 250

Social Media Stats Audience Media 250

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 5, 2009

E-mail marketing online community events Social networking Non-profit Communications membership collaboration websites event managment Membership management project management Donor management application software. Tags: Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech Web 2.0 read more ).

Profit 165

Profit Tools Online Social Network 165

Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

The results are detailed in a 44-page report, "Nonprofits and Social Media: It Ain't Optional," that's free to download and CC-licensed to share.( read more ).

Social Media 159

Social Media Media Social Case Study 159

NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Mark Zuckerberg Never Dresses Appropriately for the Weather might be a more accurate title for The Social Network. The Social Network as a title lets us assume the movie is about Facebook, which it isn’t. Maybe the makers of The Social Network just don’t get Facebook. .

Social Network 79

Social Network Attention Network Social 79

Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Volunteers events Social networking Non-profit Communications training Membership management Donor management webinar social media.

Free 153

Free Social Network Social Media Profit 153

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 13, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications Twitter crowdsourcing chat social media non-profit nonprofit.

Twitter 152

Twitter Fundraising Marketing Nonprofit 152

NetWits

APRIL 6, 2012

While we were there, Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. As social media, marketing and communications, and fundraising types continue to download and read the report we’re seeing more interest in the value nonprofits are placing on a Facebook Like (i.e.

Facebook 241

Facebook Nonprofit San Francisco Social Network 241

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Is your organization using niche networks as part of its social media strategy? What is a niche social network? . A niche social network is an online community drawn together by a shared location, demographic, or interest -- or combination of the three. Examples of niche social networks include: .

Social Network 74

Social Network Network Social Social Media 74

Wild Apricot

JULY 22, 2010

A tweet or status update is so easy to publish – and “Please vote” is such a small favor to ask of your social network. But as Chris Brogan points out, in The Problem with Social Only Nonprofit Campaigns,there’s a cumulative effect of all those social media requests.( It’s just a quick click, right? read more ).

Social Media 133

Social Media Contest Profit Media 133

TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

15% Social / Networking events. General cloud computing constituent relationship management system nonprofit technology nonprofits npTech volunteers' Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. 24% Proof of work’s impact.

Volunteer 254

Volunteer Benefit Nptech Statistics 254

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 16, 2010

Countless nonprofits flocked to Ning to create social networks. Since I’m not a social media guru, I’ve generally kept my opinions about this to myself. Anyway, if you’re looking for a great social network management system that won’t get pulled out from under you, try Elgg.

Ning 199

Ning Drupal Open Source Social Network 199

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MAY 17, 2011

I’m tired of reading and hearing about about social media and nonprofits, and I’m annoyed that social media is taking up so much of the air space in the #nptech world. I’m a fairly active user of Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and some other social networking sites, and have been for years now.

Social Media 211

Social Media Media Social Nptech 211

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.

Facebook 250

Facebook Time Social Network Advocacy 250

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?

Social Media 273

Social Media Social Site Media 273

NTEN

MAY 10, 2010

Remember those halcyon days of yore when the phrase "social networking" was suffused with golden light? If your organization isn't measuring the results of its social media initiatives, you may be wasting time and effort. Tags: NPTech NTEN. New fundraising campaing? Try Causes! Need to build community?

Social Network 67

Social Network Network Social Ning 67

Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Tags: case studies cause marketing donations Facebook games Marketing non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech online community online donations promotion social media Social networking.

Marketing 141

Marketing Social Game Case Study 141

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 20, 2009

Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Facebook Twitter social media.

Facebook 145

Facebook Twitter Social Network Social Media 145

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Social networking Non-profit Communications Twitter social media. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 The news is already widespread online - so let's go ahead and take a look at Twitter Lists, how they work, and what they can do for you.( read more ).

Twitter 140

Twitter Social Network Social Media Nptech 140

Wild Apricot

JULY 6, 2010

Don’t know whether you ought to “friend” or “like” or tweet” to get the best mileage for your message in the social networks? Jumpstart the planning process with Jay Baer’s smart one-page Social Media Strategy Worksheet.( read more ).

Social Media 123

Social Media Media Strategy Social 123

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 ).

Free 146

Free Case Study Nonprofit Social Network 146

Wild Apricot

MAY 31, 2010

Volunteers events Social networking Non-profit Communications training Membership management Donor management webinar social media. Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Web 2.0 As always, Wild Apricot Blog readers will undoubtedly find events I’ve missed and add them in.(

Free 141

Free Nonprofit Social Network Social Media 141

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Niche networks are smaller, more specific networks that can provide you with targeted, passionate audiences ready and waiting to hear what you have to say. The trick is to balance working with larger networks and some of the more specific networks to create a very useful and strategic approach to community building.

Social Network 90

Social Network Network Social Social Media 90

NetWits

MARCH 31, 2011

A non-profit tech (#NPTech), communications and interactive strategy guy who’s all about helping non-profits and people for a living. Help ) while also becoming COO for a technology startup that helps non-profits raise money through social media ( HelpAttack )! Neff talks Social Media Fundraising with Frank Barry.

Social Media 169

Social Media Media Fundraising Social 169

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.

Twitter 225

Twitter Nonprofit Social Media Nptech 225

Wild Apricot

MAY 22, 2009

By now, even your grandmother knows social media is hot, but what’s the ROI on that social networking? But what if you could track stats for all your major networks - free - from your desktop or home page, without giving out your passwords? Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Web 2.0 read more ).

Social Media 119

Social Media Analytics Track Media 119

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 9, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Marketing Social networking Facebook Non-profit Communications social media.

Facebook 131

Facebook Question Yahoo Nonprofit 131

NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

All this innovation birthed a new type of website – one that’s not driven by a specific non-profit, but is focused on individual people and their online networks. By tying in with Facebook from the start they’ve harnessed the relational power of the most prolific social network built to date.

Social Media 272

Social Media Social Media Site 272

NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

There are clearly a lot of benefits for local organizations in using social media. Tags: NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. Through Facebook, the ILRCSF connected with a like organization in Spain, and now the two organizations share resource sheets, expanding the reach of their program work. What have you found? .

Social Network 80

Social Network North Carolina Place Social 80