Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Posts can be as little as 250 words with a featured image or as long as a 5,000-word photo essay. For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in. Reading and seeing (include photos and videos!)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2008

Photo by Leppre. One of the questions: How to address concerns about privacy, security, and avoiding spam overload that comes with social media and social network sites? One of the questions: How to address concerns about privacy, security, and avoiding spam overload that comes with social media and social network sites?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Write a Mobile and Social Fundraising Strategic Plan : - Overview (Stats, the rise of mobile, etc.). Action Items (Mobile-optimize donate page, launch presence on Instagram, host Google+ Hangout, rebrand social networks, etc.). Track and report success in a Social Media ROI spreadsheet. Create an enforcement policy.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

Make the Most of Your Cover Photo. Your Facebook cover photo is prime real estate. When thinking through your Facebook cover photo make sure you keep your brand in mind, but try to also show off your culture, history, mission and values. You might also try having a little fun with your cover photo. Social media policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

There were 2o people in the dining party, and AppleBee’s policy is to add the 18% tip automatically to any parties over 6. The bill was divided up and Alois Bell wrote on her receipt, “I give God 10% why do you get 18%?” 3: Social Networking. 3: Social Networking. 2: Mobile Usage. #3:

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2008

Photo by Terry Bain. This week we have been discussing and building Module 3: The Social Media Ready Nonprofit Organization: Dealing with Resistance as part of NTEN's We Are Media : Social Media Starter Kit for Nonprofits project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

For example, this week they will attend a workshop at LinkedIn where LinkedIn employees will coach them on online networking tips and taking advantage of the platform for online networking. Flickr Photo by Mike Cogh. Flickr Photo by Mike Cogh. Connect Thoughtfully: Friending policy for each online social network you use.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Except the door you opened was to your social network space. Trying to raise money, you increase your social networking, adding that responsibility to one of your employees, one who is paid with grant funds. What part of social networking can be charged to program funds? Close the door! Not really.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Ammado is a social network just like Facebook or MySpace, but whose primary focus is to empower people and nonprofits worldwide to fundraise and donate online. You can add a summary of your organization, photos, post news and articles, join/create communities , etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

” Now, just two weeks into January, I am completely addicted to pinning boards for social good on Pinterest. I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

Essentially, nonprofits have been advertising Facebook to untold millions for free helping it become the powerhouse that it is today – the largest, most active social networking website on the Web. Personally, I think Facebook made a bad call here, and in fact the Page could be interpreted as being in violation of their policies.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Instagram is the fastest-growing major social network: 59% of people age 18 to 29 are using “Insta” and other demographics are likely to adopt it in increasing numbers. However, engaging celebrities with high media profiles and large audiences doesn’t always work on social networks like Instagram. petesouza , Pete Souza.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Photo by Christine Beddia. It is also important to expectations. The magic thinking of “ everyone on social networks ” may not happen over night. There has to be a social change process within the organization. Never try to change one. Try, instead, to work with what you’ve got.”. Thankfully no.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Photo by Beth. A few months ago, I wrote about a report from Charlene Li that discovered that deep engagement with social media correlates with financial performance. In order to scale, nonprofits will need to develop a social media policy as well as operational guidelines.

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Care2

JUNE 27, 2013

Many nonprofit campaigners were not surprised to learn that the government monitors average citizens'' private emails and their presence on social networks. While it won’t prevent the NSA from reading your emails or private social networking updates, these tips will help you better protect your privacy from the general public.

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Care2

DECEMBER 18, 2012

Instagram caused a fire storm on Monday after they pulled a bait-and-switch in their Privacy Policy and Terms and Service that claims "a business or other entity may pay" Instagram for users images without any compensation or notification. To be clear: it is not our intention to sell your photos. Here's the issue though.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

We only delete violations, which are clearly laid out ( see commenting policy ). We also go back to the community and say, “we deleted x’s comment because it violated x rule on our commenting policy. Please be sure to adhere to the policy to make sure this is a safe and meaningful place for all fans. I have to hold back.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 4, 2009

I'm in Kuwait for the 10th Annual Conference of the " Global Development Network ", a "global network of research and policy institutes that work on facilitating and applying research to policy development and practice." It's a three-day gathering of economists and development policy experts from almost every continent.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" ” Whereas Web 1.0 had a PC centric approach, Web 2.0

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Save your press releases for the media, and your “talking points” for policy makers. There are two main ways nonprofits can build lists: Organic Cultivation: via your own website, events, social networking sites, direct mail, etc. Build A Great List You need invested people on your list to fundraise.

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Most organizations incorporate messaging training as part of the new hire process and encourage employees to “represent” when they are out and about at professional networking events. If the program staff posted Facebook photos of the successful food drive? Check out this link for a comprehensive list of social media policies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2011

Also, it requires adding the words “social media&# to any professional conduct language or a social media policy. Some orchestras have been successful doing this by working with musicians who serve on the orchestra’s marketing committee and already understand or use social media personally. Outline it.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

As ImpactMax writes so beautifully, tying individual stories to overall contextual problems and societal issues can really change policies. Anecdotely, I see a lot of blogs and Flickr photo streams, some YouTube and Vimeo use. " Check it out! Why limit yourself?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

Flickr Photo by Eqqman. I'm comfortable using social networks and other social media sites, although I use them as an individual, I see great potential for my nonprofit organization's fundraising efforts. I asked about a SM policy when I started a new position in a nonprofit institution about seven months ago.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2009

Photo by Solarnu. Our use of social networking has exposed many cultural differences within our organization. They are tasked with the important work of research, creating our policy agenda and providing strategy for legislative campaigns. These two differing cultures recently came to head over social networking.

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Tech Soup

JULY 18, 2012

Make the Most of Your Cover Photo. Your Facebook cover photo is prime real estate. When choosing your Facebook cover photo, make sure you keep your brand in mind, but try to also show off your culture, history, mission, and values. You might also try having a little fun with your cover photo. Social media policy.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Flickr Photo: Steve Wampler Communications professionals and chefs have a lot in common. We also find, from time to time, that advances in technology -- say, the microwave, or social media -- cause us to rethink everything we thought we knew. Getting the Personal / Professional Mix Right in Social Media. Social Media Policies.

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NTEN

MAY 2, 2012

Nonprofits Chalk Up Big Gains in Social-Network Followers , Derek Lieu. Social media policy: cartoon-blogging , Rob Cottingham. Nonprofit Investment in Social Networks and Membership Continue to Grow , Business Wire and 4Traders. And just for fun, here are all the photos on Flickr tagged 12ntc !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2009

Courtesy of Katya Andresen, publisher of Getting to the Point I am asked almost weekly how to convince nonbelievers in an organization give social networking efforts a try. Flickr photo credit: cbcastor by CC Attribution-Noncommercial 2.0 That day is already here. engagement is all about.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Casey Foundation's " Making Connections " initiative Part of the Making Connections core approach uses (offline) social networks. You can read more in this series of five reports that looks at the definitions, research, power, practices, and insights relating the impact of social networks on family strengthening and community change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Photo by Marco Wessel Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending one of NTEN's "Ask the Expert" calls and chats with Wendy Harman who is the professional listener for the Red Cross. She has a social media elevator pitch just in case she runs into one of the senior managers. See this IBM Social Media/Corporate Culture Case Study ).

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

It's time to go beyond listening and responding and get into several key areas: monitoring , running bold campaigns , adding video , and fundraising in online social networks. They built an iGoogle dashboard and fed RSS feeds based on information they were seeking in online social networks. What's this all about"?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2011

A social media policy provides the rule book for all staff to participate. Networked Nonprofits have a created a Facebook culture inside their organizations. They gotten leadership buy-in, addressed concerns head on , and codified the organizational rules around using social media. What’s missing? Simply repeat it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2009

Photo by Monster Today is Information Overload Awareness Day. Look at your score and ask yourself the following reflection questions. Do an annual ROI for your blog (and other social media activities) using benchmarking and metrics. Don't set up a presence on every social network in the world all at once. .

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 1, 2009

What about legislative or policy concerns? the titles of bills, policies or other political items affecting your organization. the titles of bills, policies or other political items affecting your organization. Ning is a platform that allows individuals or organizations to create branded social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2009

Photo of Iavor Ivanov , Web Experience, United Way (national) Meet Iavor Ivanov, the Director of Web Experience for the United Way (National). Iavor works closely with individuals responsible for social media and the web at Local United ways, right now via a listserv that serves as a just-in-time support network for social media and web.

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