Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Workshop Ngo Feb 13 View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Finally, I taught two social media strategy workshops for NGO and CSR practitioners before having two days to get a taste of India and then a 24 hour journey home. . Customize once you get on-site. NGOS in India. This workshop was for the NGO audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2012

Even though a large percentage of NGOs in Asia Pacific now regularly use social media in their online fundraising and communications campaigns, few social media practitioners in the NGO sector have been properly trained on how to best utilize sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

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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. This was the launch of a peer learning group called “The Networked NGO,” based on [.]

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2024

billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. Global NGO Technology Report ] 49% of nonprofits use LinkedIn Pages. Global NGO Technology Report ] On average, posts reach 3% of their followers on LinkedIn. Facebook Facebook has 3.05 Similarweb ] 61.7%

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

billion monthly active users of which 65% access the site daily and spend an average of 40 minutes per day on the platform. Global NGO Technology Report ] 49% of nonprofits use LinkedIn Pages.[ Global NGO Technology Report ] On average, posts reach 2.5% Facebook Facebook has 3.05 Similarweb ] 61.7% HootSuite ] There are 2.2

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

You can user applets created by others or create your own for sites such as Gmail, Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. The 2018 Global NGO Technology Report.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 19, 2023

5) LinkedIn :: linkedin.com/jobs/nonprofit-jobs LinkedIn has an extensive job board that offers filtering of available positions by salary and on-site/remote/hybrid and provides an “Easy Apply” option. 2) ExecSearches.com :: execsearches.com The ExecSearches.com job board has been serving the nonprofit community since 1999.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Nonprofits can customize the button with suggested donation amounts, branding, and colors to fit their sites. The button can be embedded into any third-party website as an effective way to collect donations immediately, without setting up a GoFundMe Charity account or campaign. The button is also available as a plug-in for WordPress.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2012

Last month I did a Networked NGO training in Dubai for Pakistan NGOs where I experienced Internet censorship first hand. Eventually, I was able to install a VPN and get to the sites I wanted to use. Last month I did a Networked NGO training in Dubai for Pakistan NGOs where I experienced Internet censorship first hand.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

A few years ago, Jeff and I went on a pro bono IT consulting project to Uganda to serve a Action for Children, an NGO that fights poverty by preserving families and delivering micro-finance. In the age of the social network, new sites want to be “the hub” for information/engagement and the non-profit space is no different.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

20) , and add a link to your post on Tara's site. What are some of your favorite NGO's and projects helping girls go to, and stay in school? If you'd like to be a part of spreading the word, post about The Girl Effect on your blog before Universal Children's Day (Nov.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2006

Sangonet , an organization that focuses on capacity building with ICT for NGOS in South Africa, recently announced the finalists for the NGO Web awards. After the explanation of th judging process, I found this note: Low Budget Options and Freebies For NGOs who. NGOs website, SANGONeT suggests that you take a look at creating a.

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sgEngage

MARCH 30, 2022

As the leader of a non-government organization (NGO), you know how important it is to leverage your online presence in order to publicize your mission, draw in donations, and connect with your supporters. Optimizing your site’s design will give your organization the best chance of engaging supporters online. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Mexican people are very generous in their private circle, but when it comes to philanthropy, the bad reputations of some of the large NGOs hinders the growth in online giving. Also, online communication skills are lacking at many NGOs compared with the online marketing skills at e-commerce sites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 16, 2016

Thanks to a sponsorship from the Public Interest Registry , Heather Mansfield of Nonprofit Tech for Good will be attending #AFPFC and conducting on-site interviews on Periscope (periscope.tv/nonprofitorgs) The 2016 Global NGO Online Technology Report. 2,780 NGOs • 133 Countries • 6 Continents. Follow #AFPFC on Periscope.

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NetWits

MARCH 21, 2012

TechSoup Global wants to learn more about how nonprofits, libraries, foundations and all types of NGOs use traditional and cloud-based technology. We’ll send you the white paper when it’s finished in late spring and it’ll be available for free on our site. Take the survey or share it with others you know. Don’t wait to long.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2012

If you work for an NGO in another region of the world or have experience delivering capacity building program, I encourage you to join the discussion here. Packard Grantees from Pakistan, with In-Country Team. I’m very grateful that the OE Team at Packard has shared this guest post about this important topic. Why/why not?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

As the Internet stands on the cusp of a major sea change, PIR has a unique opportunity to broaden and deepen our core mission by applying for a domain extension specifically aimed at the needs of the global NGO community – NGO. Here’s where you – my fellow NGOs and.ORG registrants – come in. What does that mean exactly?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

TechSoup Microsoft NGO Connection Day. He works for an NGO in Australia and we met on Twitter (via Eddie Harran ) prior to his visit to America to attend the Wisdom 2.0 When possible, I get a list of attendees at workshops or conferences, and I visit their web sites and social media outposts. Connecting With Colleagues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Compared to other social networks, LinkedIn Ads are expensive and the site spends your money fast. In fact, according to the Global NGO Technology Report , 27% of nonprofits worldwide have an official policy to allow staff to work on their LinkedIn Profiles during work hours. 4) Experiment with LinkedIn Ads (maybe).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2012

Via Twitter, Daniela Papi , who co-founded a NGO called Pepy that supports children in Siem Reap area, introduced me to Yut who was “the best guide in Siem Reap.” But to get the most out of the experience, you need to hire a guide. ”) combined with expert knowledge made this a fantastic experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

My role over the past year been in the areas of: program design, design and delivery of a train the trainers intensive workshop in-country last March (see posts #1 , #2 , #3 ; #4 ); and develop and support the target NGO curriculum (intensive strategic and skills based curriculum). I’d like to share some of these below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2015

In an online world where anyone or any brand can launch online fundraising campaign through third-party crowdfunding sites (such as GoFundMe and Indiegogo ), it will become increasingly important to communicate to online donors and advocates that your nonprofit is legal, valid, and an online brand to be trusted. Naves de Esperanza ● nde.ong.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2010

I'll not only be speaking at the conference and CSR Track, but will be leading two workshops for NGO and CSR practitioners. Been researching and asking for referrals for NGO examples in India. They are hosting the Global CSR track at the Indian Leadership Forum in Mumbai Feb 9-11.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

There is a nonprofit site called “ Admitting Failure ” that was created by the NGO Engineers Without Borders to avoid having mistakes replicated. We did an exercise in small groups where we reflected on a failure and share it with others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. SlideShare is the largest PowerPoint sharing site in the world. Global NGO Technology Report :: techreport.ngo. NameCheckr :: namecheckr.com.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The group has an impressive breadth and depth of expertise, including NGO capacity building, social media expertise and training design and delivery. Day 1 included a detailed project orientation as well as a design discussion about the online learning community site lead by Andrea Burton from Meedan, a partner in the project.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 24, 2012

This post is a continuation of Seeds for a Future Part 1: Getting your NGO off the ground. When starting a nongovernmental organization (NGO) in a community other than your own, it is important to recognize that there are cultural barriers (try to call these "opportunities") to consider. Like this article? Get another!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Many of you know that I have had the honor of working with IIE on some amazing Networked NGO and social media skills capacity building and train the trainer projects in the Middle East over the last 2-3 years. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of the Middle Eastern Partnership Initiative (MEPI) and managed by IIE.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

The end of the Guatemalan Civil War resulted in a flood of non-governmental organization (NGO) programs spreading across the country in the hope of helping desperately poor people gain everything from their human rights, to better health care, food and nutrition, and training in governance. Make sure you know what minimum wage laws provide.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

This week on the Microsoft Citizenship blog , there's an interesting profile of Concern Worldwide , an NGO that fights poverty in 25 of the poorest countries in the world. Please visit the site to view this video). Discussion: Secure Sites for Office Sharing. Reach for the Cloud with Microsoft Services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Access , the organizers of RightsCon, who work for digital freedom worldwide, consciously pitched this not as a human rights NGO conference. The conference will also be live-blogged by @krmaher on the RightsCon site, and there’s an active hashtag #rightscon which you can follow. I’ll be tweeting myself at @samgregory.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

One day I gave ten dollars to a local anti-trafficking NGO – a very small project – and someone (through my own social network) wrote to me… that [connection] evolved into a five thousand dollar matching grant for this project for women to do anti-trafficking outreach in their home villages. It became a movement of generosity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2013

This event is a biannual training workshop on information, communication, and technologies for citizen media, community health, and civil society development in Mekong Region and included participants are coders, journalists, and NGO staff from Burma, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. The camp took place in Cha-am, Petchburi, Thailand.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

3) You founded Doare, a crowdfunding site for charitable organizations in Brazil. 42% are most inspired to give by social media, email (18%), and an NGO’s website (18%). Tell us about the “Abrace o Brasil” campaign you launched in partnership with the Brazil Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2008

If you are thinking you want to volunteer your time, Natalie Jesionka has a post on Our World titled " Responding to Burma Crisis " that includes a list of opportunities to travel to the Burmese border and volunteer your time and energy to the underground grassroots NGO activity. The Mae Tao Clinic. Karen Women's Organization.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

for key words to help users to search the site to find things that interest them. Ushahidi is an NGO project from Kenya that hosts a free online service that collects reports about a stricken area via mobile phone or computer and then maps them so relief efforts can respond. Twitter uses hashtags. Image: AlphachimpStudio.

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