Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2008

Getting involved in a social network, whether it be something like Facebook or Myspace, or a content-connected social network like flickr or delicious (I’m starting to get used to writing that without the dots,) is pretty easy. LinkedIN : The professional, serious, network.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 11, 2012

It was the power of people sharing the stories with one another that actually brought it to some sort of critical mass where mainstream media then took attention. It was much more important for people to be sharing the stories with each other for the traffic to blow up really, really fast." Deanna Zandt, author, Share This!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2007

I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph. Jon Stahl pointed me to a great article , also about opening up the social graph. In the long term, if the whole web 2.0

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

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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.

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EveryAction

MAY 11, 2017

Organizations have enormous untapped potential in the form of their supporters’ social networks and influence. To tap into this, you need know who shares your content, but more importantly, you want to know who is succeeding at referring new people – and donations - to your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Even though I was “offline,&# I couldn’t completely escape reminders of how social networks have become a part of our lives. How do you resist the urge to treat your networks like “consumers&# or engage solely in transactional interactions versus building relationships?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. LinkedIn Pages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Prior to the holidays I ignored them because I just couldn’t stomach “yet another social network.” So, what made me go check it out? Ironically, it was my post “ Reflection on Networked Professional Learning &# where I linked to a post on Social Networks from Stephen Downes.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 19, 2010

Which social media tools are best? Here, Paul Adams, Senior User Experience Researcher at Google, shares his team's insights into how people actually connect and behave online.( How can we keep our personal and professional lives separate online? How can we identify the "influencers"? read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

And that is not necessarily a bad thing because of social media’s ability to increase reach and participation beyond a nonprofit’s loyal support base. Social media is powerful because it leverages social influence – people trust information from those within their networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In fact, according to data shared by Peer-to-Peer Forum , peer-to-peer fundraising is the number one tactic that inspires donors to give to charity and 39% of Americans who’ve donated to charity have done so because a friend or family member asked them to. But did you know it’s also a great way to acquire new donors for your nonprofit?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2009

2009 - Connected Action - Marc Smith - Social Media Network Analysis View more presentations from Marc Smith. In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with Allison Fine, we provide an overview of mapping your social network in Twitter and other sites using some of the social network analysis tools available. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

That’s good because recent data from Network for Good indicates that 6X more money is raised through branded “Donate Now” pages. Social Networking Icons on the “Thank You for Your Donation” Landing Page. National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media is integrated into your website and blog. To grow your following on social networks, ensure that your NGO has prominently featured social network icons on every page of your website and blog. Use a premium social sharing service for web pages and blog posts , such as Social Warfare ($29/yr).

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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: .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

The decision to launch a new social network, namely Flixxaid , was obvious. The power of social media to help drive social good. The social internet, in particular social mobile apps, are the communication form of choice for Millennials and Gen Z. 2) A video network for collaborative creativity.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

One of the best parts of the conference is the opportunity to connect with other nonprofit technology professionals, so you can share your experiences and knowledge. These session will focus on social networking without a formal agenda, presentation, or takeaways. NTC Social. Submit your ignite sessions here!

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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. .

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

As part of this, we’re looking to re-vamp our Social Network Strategy. As the NTEN community, you ARE the “social” in our Social Network Strategy, which is why we’ve decided to turn to you for feedback and input. Everyone on the call will have the opprotunity to share their opinions via a chat as well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2014

But it is also a quiet time of year and a good time to catch up on reading. Also, if you are looking for a last minute gift for the nonprofit networking and data nerd in your life, here’s some book recommendations. The Digital Mystique by Sarah Granger. Impact and Excellence by Sheri Chaney Jones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

Ari Sahagun , a consultant who works with social justice groups on network visualizations, called for a group to discuss Network Mapping and Visualization. We had a wide ranging conversations about how to apply network mapping and visualization and debated about its use as a measurement technique vs strategy tool.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

Photo Tweeted by @starfocus during a network mapping session at NWF. Danielle connected me to Daniel Chu, Vice President, Affiliate and Regional Strategies and resident network weaving enthusiast. Daniel facilitated a network mapping activity with NNF’s 10 education advocacy staff from regional offices and headquarters.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

An online community is a group of people with a shared interest or purpose who choose to connect and communicate virtually. Leveraging a branded online community helps your members find and network with like-minded individuals at their association. What is an online community?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 17, 2020

Typically, when you attend business networking events, you are there to promote yourself, a brand, or a business and connect with other industry professionals looking to do the same. . How can you be sure that you are building lasting relationships at a networking event? Common Goals of Attending a Networking Event.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Online networks were used to help organize the national day of action but the action was not about "likes" or fans or messages. While the online networks may have taken off in terms of size and activity, is that where the power of this day of action was rooted? It's not about the "network".

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Care2

AUGUST 3, 2012

As political campaigns and nonprofits gear up for the election cycle, I thought I would share this infographic that attempts to map the politics of social media properties like Facebook and websites like Wikipedia. Linkedin, whose users are politically active and Living Social are considered a "swing" network.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 5, 2024

It’s a fantastic peer-to-peer event where participants enlist their social networks to sponsor their frosty dip, all in the name of a great cause. Promote monthly giving to “share the love” all year long with prospects. May: Mother’s Day Campaign Share stories of mothers and families impacted by the YMCA.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Your best board members are like a treasure trove of expertise—guiding decision-making, fueling innovation, and opening doors to resources and networks that would otherwise remain out of reach. Social media, especially LinkedIn. Review board lists for organizations with shared values. Provide them with a board handbook.

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Forum One

JULY 15, 2010

What I've seen thus far on the social networking scene has been interesting, and hopefully as this week progresses, we’ll see more initiatives cropping up: @ UNAIDS says: If you're tweeting from #AIDS2010 join this Google group for tweeps at the conference: [link]. Share your own events/news through them for extended reach.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Title: Social Media Manager. 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. Who maintains your social media campaigns?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Integrate a “Donate” button and social networking icons. A “donate” button and social networking icons should be placed at the top of your e-newsletter template design because many readers will not scroll to the bottom of your e-newsletter. Enable social sharing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at Even better, she agreed to share a blog post about what she learned on this blog. Can the lawyer of an accused rapist subpoena the private network of the accuser for evidence to place doubt on her story? I’m not a lawyer.

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The NonProfit Times

MAY 20, 2024

By providing them with shareable content, engaging storytelling, and clear calls to action, you can mobilize followers to amplify the message across social networks. By pooling expertise, networks, and resources, nonprofits can tackle complex issues more effectively and create meaningful change in their communities.

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Care2

MAY 24, 2010

“I think Facebook has been having a negotiation with the public for where the right space lies between the ability to share data and the need for people to protect their privacy. This negotiation is being done through innovation rather than dialog-- probably the only way it can happen. It'll sort itself out soon enough.

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