Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 25, 2012

To get started, nonprofit social media managers need to learn and feel comfortable with taking a lot of photos at events, on the street, in the office, and on site visits. You are going to need to know where to find photos online and how to source them. Photos with Powerful Statistics: Posted on Facebook by the One Campaign.

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Byte Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Therefore, sharing Instagram photos on a WordPress site is, essentially, a two-way exchange: it helps those interested in your site find you on Instagram, and it guides those who have discovered you on Instagram to your site. So how do you go about adding Instagram photos into posts on your WordPress site?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2011

One of the simplest ways to begin dabbling in mobile technology is to launch a mobile photo-sharing campaign, and Yfrog , Twitpic , and DailyBooth make it easy for any nonprofit social (and now mobile) media manager with a smartphone and little creativity. That said, here are three simple steps to get started with mobile photo-sharing: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Post photos and videos of team members, events, program activities, and volunteers to give followers an inside look at the organization’s efforts. Cell phone photos and videos often perform better than professional-quality images because they feel more relatable. Prioritize authenticity over perfection. Update on ongoing campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The Photo that Was Worth 25,000 Shares by Taryn Degnan. Break away from stock photos, use bold colors that might not be part of your organization’s style, and go out on a limb with provocative content. Apps like Afterlight , Over , and PhotoStudio let you edit photos already on your device and save or share them in seconds.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

When in-person is simply not an option, consider using multimedia to enhance your site and make it visually appealing – videos, photos, images, podcasts and even live streaming video are great ways to share your organization’s culture and engage with constituents using a personal, interactive touch. SlideshowPro Director.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

If you’re a photographer, you might be happy to let someone use your photos so long as they give you credit. Maybe you use Flickr and share your photos there under a CC license as well. Why not license that as well so that your Flickr photos AND your Facebook photos are both included. How do you get started?

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Care2

OCTOBER 12, 2013

Past studies have said that sharing photos on Facebook sparks engagement. According to a new study by Dan Zarrella of Hubspot, sharing photos on Twitter generates significant retweets too. So it was no surprise to see tweets that included photos with Instagram links were 42% less likely to be retweeted.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

I've been enjoying fat mum slim's February photo a day challenge. Each day she shares a photo idea for you to take and share on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, or your blog using the hashtag #febphotoaday. It's only the middle of the month, if you want to join in on the fun!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2014

Faded (iPhone; $0.99) is a photo editing app that includes 34 free filters and 36 premium filters that you can purchase within the app. TouchRetouch: Make Your Photos Shine. TouchRetouch (Android, iOS; $0.99) is a post-production app that lets you do simple editing functions to your photos. Which was my favorite?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

How many photos do you take a day? They say that a photo is worth a thousand words. In the realm of social media, this infographic , Storytelling One Frame at a Time , explores just how photos and videos are ruling social media, and why you should jump on this social bandwagon if you haven't already. Instagram has 30.3

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

As part of my 100 Letters for the Last 100 Days of 2011 project, I've been making cards with my own photos. Collect your photos. I printed mine with Kodak Photo Gallery. I've really been into using black Strathmore Photo Mount Greeting Cards with Silver Sharpies and Sparkly Gelly Roll pens. Add photos to your cards.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2017

Possibly the most used and most recommended, but arguably the most complicated software to edit photos, Lightroom can be found in the toolkit of most photographers. Or, you can always come back to edit your photos, even while you're offline. One very good feature is that this app has the option to take photos in RAW format.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You have a smartphone, some skills, and a willingness to learn, but somehow your photos look slightly off. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Did those photos capture the emotions of a face?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2015

You can use Zoner to back up, organize, and adjust your organization's photos. Get Zoner Photo Studio. Organize Photos. Zoner makes it easy to transfer photos from your camera to your computer, sort them, label them, and access them whenever you need them. Enhance Photos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Feature beautiful photos illustrating donor impact. Pair your impact stories with high-quality photos showcasing the difference you make in your community. Pare down the most inspiring stories from the past year into bite-sized stories or quotes, and your donors will feel proud to be a part of your team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

You can upload up to 10 photos to a thread. Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that communicates your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Upload powerful photos and videos. You can add polls to post.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

One raw material I have more than enough to work with is photos, so today I'm brainstorming holiday gifts to make with them. All photos are by me (: Tweet

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JULY 23, 2007

Ann Harrison, our Communications Director, just pulled together a great photo essay on our work with the National Police Archive in Guatemala. Bringing Ann on board has been a key part of improving our communications as an organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 22, 2022

Whether you are finding stock photography online to use, hiring a photographer for a specific event or photo need, or curating photography provided by folks who may not be professional photographers, there are tips to keep these photos consistent and on-brand. One easy way to do this is by colorizing your photography.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When telling stories and presenting data, use digital tools like videos, interactive charts, photo carousels, and scrolling text to capture your audience’s attention. Photos and videos in particular are a great way to give your stakeholders a direct look into your organization’s day-to-day work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2020

WFP USA has posted a nearly 650-word story of Rani on their blog with a big headline, full-size photos, large text, and bold quotes. For the feature image, they used a photo of Rani looking directly at the camera. This eye-catching photo invited viewers to click to take a closer look.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 21, 2010

A nonprofit blog or newsletter that’s illustrated only with traditional “news release” photos can get a bit dull after a while – except maybe for the folks in the photographs! Could your illustrations use a bit of a fresh look for summer?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Upload powerful photos and videos.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 9, 2015

Organize, edit, enhance, and transform your photos anytime, anywhere. Lightroom CC is helpful for managing and editing entire collections of photos from one place. You can sort, tag, and edit entire sets of photos to help stay organized. Sync your images across all your devices — Mac, PC, and mobile. spanhidden.

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2012

Both “Likes” and comments on photos are a lot more popular then posts that have links, status updates, and video. This is one of the reasons why Pinterest is so addictive and successful - users continiously scroll through great photos and eye candy graphics on any topic they like and repin them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Photo slideshows/essays — 7%. Online raffles or sweepstakes — 4%. Text-to-give — 5%. Research reports — 5%. Case studies — 6%. Online petitions — 6%. Messaging apps — 6%. Why the Open Data Project?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

Social Print Studio :: socialprintstudio.com Social Print Studio enables users to download photos directly from Instagram and Facebook to create print calendars, cards, and tiny books. Graphic Design & Photo Editing 1. Ideal for staff and volunteer appreciation. You can attend the webinars live or view the recordings.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2015

Rules of Thumb for Using Photos of People. Are photos that you take with your camera or phone yours or your organization's property to use as you wish? Well, you would think so, but there are some rules around this, especially if the photos are of minors under 18. You should always get consent for photos of minors.

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The NonProfit Times

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

(Photo By Deposit Photos) Language that would allow the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to designate a nonprofit as a terrorist supporting organization and yank its exempt status was tacked to the bottom of a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide tax relief to Americans held hostage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Topics include: How to create a content marketing plan for your nonprofit The eight types of top-performing content for social media How often nonprofits should post on social media Tips and tactics for creating and sharing website, photo, and video content How to create an editorial calendar for your content marketing plan Register Now!

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Are we gathering photos all year long so we have enough come time to prepare our report? Where will we tell our key messages in different ways (Executive Director letter, photo captions, etc.)? Do we need to engage an external freelancer (writing and/or design)? Who will write the Executive Director letter?

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The MatrixFiles

MARCH 25, 2021

Photo roll. AFPM asks attendees to send in photos of themselves attending the conference from their office or home office. The photos are reviewed and the photos edited to add the attendee name and location. The attendees loved it and many of them played along by posting answers in the comments.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 25, 2010

If you are my Facebook pal , you know that I love cooking, and get a kick out of posting photos of the vegetarian and vegan dishes I make on my Facebook profile. I recently created a Home Cookin' photo album on Flickr for people who aren't on Facebook, but wanted to see the photos too. Some photos have links to recipes online.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

A little inspiration as you make your plans for the week ahead. The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God." ~ Anne Frank Tweet.

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Charity Village

MAY 2, 2024

How to save on photos, stock and video Getting the right visuals is essential… and expensive. Not many nonprofits have the budget for a photographer. Here are sites where you can download incredible royalty-free stock and videos, for free! Tip: Be detailed and patient with your search, and you’ll find what you’re looking for.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Large, beautiful photos of the family, perhaps in front of their humble home). Photos and videos are crucial to the success of your story. A strong and well-placed photo can immediately draw your readers in. Here’s a great example of one such photo.

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