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 140

Social Media Contest Profit Media 140

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 19, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology nptech online community Google Non-profit Communications research.

Social Network 131

Social Network Network Social Life 131

Wild Apricot

MAY 12, 2009

Great new presentations on social media are coming out almost daily, and many are directed specifically to the needs of non-profits. Best practices online community Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications social media. Tags: Non-profit technology Fundraising nptech Web 2.0

Social Media 131

Social Media Profit Slideshare Media 131

NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

This is a very good sign for the non-profit world. Well, because the non-profit sector is built on human connectedness, relationships, passion and the desire to create positive change in the world. 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

NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? With usage stats like that it’s probably safe to assume that a large portion of your supporter are using at least one social network, right? of the entire American population use Facebook. —

Social Media 279

Social Media Fundraising Media Social 279

TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network. Truncated automated tweets from other social networks. Nonprofits have been utilizing Twitter since its inception. Too many hashtags.

Nonprofit 254

Nonprofit Social Network Social Media Twitter 254

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Veteran fundraisers know that the better your non-profit organization can understand your donors (and potential donors), their motivations, and their patterns of giving, the more effective your fundraising efforts will be. Fortunately, there’s no lack of expert research to be found on the Web.( read more ).

Profit 110

Profit Research Fundraising Demographics 110

NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

based non-profits websites. Can Social Media Help Your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Efforts? At Blackbaud we saw our non-profit customers send over 1 Billion emails in 2010. Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Search Engine Optimization.

email 246

email Social Social Media Social Network 246

NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users.

Blackbaud 266

Blackbaud Profit YouTube University 266

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 ).

Profile 150

Profile Facebook Group Social Network 150

TechImpact

MARCH 7, 2014

Social media continues to take greater stake in every nonprofit’s marketing, public relations, and advertising strategies. With 10+ major, free, social networking channels to take advantage of, nonprofits have a smorgasbord of opportunities available to connect with constituents, donors, and potential volunteers.

Social Media 239

Social Media Social Media Nptech 239

NetWits

OCTOBER 18, 2011

… Additional articles on social media for nonprofits you’ll find interesting … The Power of Social Fundraising and Friends Asking Friends [INFOGRAPHIC]. 2011 Non-profit Social Networking Survey. 3 Social Media Metrics Every Non-profit Should Track.

Social Media 274

Social Media Media Social Nonprofit 274

Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

Free 156

Free Social Network Social Media Profit 156

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 155

Twitter Fundraising Marketing Nonprofit 155

The Verge

OCTOBER 3, 2021

It’s paying for its profits with our safety,” Haugen told 60 Minutes host Scott Pelley. She noted that she had worked at a number of companies, including Google and Pinterest, but that “it was substantially worse at Facebook” due to the company’s desire to put its profits over the welfare of its users. There was conflict.

Facebook 145

Facebook Profit Journal France 145

TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

Social calendar app IRL has been busy building a messaging-based social network, or what founder and CEO Abraham Shafi calls a “WeChat of the West.” As users could now network with friends across both web and mobile, IRL began to feel more like a social network, not just an event-discovery engine.

Social Network 100

Social Network Network Social Group 100

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 160

Social Media Media Social Case Study 160

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

NetWits

JUNE 7, 2011

Here are some quick takeaways to consider: 1) The Ease of Social Sharing is Important. This study reveals that 31% of website referrals are from the “sharing&# of your content; including social networks, blogs, and email–and bookmarks. 3) Facebook Is Not The Only Social Network. 2) Search is Still King.

Studies 258

Studies Share Social Stumbleupon 258

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 147

Marketing Social Game Case Study 147

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 150

Free Case Study Nonprofit Social Network 150

Wild Apricot

JULY 6, 2010

Overwhelmed by the task of developing a social media strategy for your non-profit organization? 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.(

Social Media 128

Social Media Media Strategy Social 128

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 146

Twitter Social Network Social Media Nptech 146

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. Since then he’s gone on to start a non-profit focused on helping other non-profits tell stories through video ( Lights. David an I talk about his new startup HelpAttack!

Social Media 169

Social Media Media Fundraising Social 169

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 read more ).

Free 145

Free Nonprofit Social Network Social Media 145

TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

New York-based MyPlace , a social network designed to help friends share their private homes, has raised $5.8 Since then, the platform has grown into a social network used by thousands of people in 86 countries. Since then, the platform has grown into a social network used by thousands of people in 86 countries.

Social Network 98

Social Network Network Share Social 98

The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2021

Bluesky, Twitter’s decentralized social networking effort, has announced its first major update since 2019. The report covers how these systems handle key social network elements like discoverability, moderation, and privacy, as well as how services based on them can scale up, interoperate, and make money.

Social Network 88

Social Network Project Network Social 88

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. Are they free because the company behind them is an ad revenue machine and uber profitable (Google)? Using free services is fine, but know why they are free.

Ning 199

Ning Drupal Open Source Social Network 199

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Unsurprisingly, other networks followed suit. From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. Every year, Animoto surveys over 1,000 consumers to understand how evolving trends on social media are impacting purchase decisions.

Social Media 261

Social Media Video Media Practice 261

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 30, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Marketing Best practices Volunteers E-mail marketing events Social networking case studies Non-profit Communications websites training Membership management Donor management webinar software social media newsletters.

Free 144

Free Case Study Nonprofit Social Network 144

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 9, 2010

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

Facebook 138

Facebook Question Yahoo Nonprofit 138

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

On Wednesday, November 14 Pinterest rolled out business accounts for brands and the best news is that there is a new “Institution/Non-profit” category. Select “Institution/Non-profit” and enter the name. It also allows you to stop having to use a personal profile as a brand (i.e.,

Profile 224

Profile Business Myspace Case Study 224

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

Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Tags: Fundraising Marketing Membership management nonprofit non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech SEO social media Social networking training volunteer management Volunteers webinar.

Free 128

Free Nonprofit Social Network Social Media 128

Wild Apricot

AUGUST 20, 2009

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

Twitter 149

Twitter Facebook Social Network Social Media 149

Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Networking is not just for the "big guys" out there.( Tags: accountability Activism General non-profit interest Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech social media Social networking. The answer is, Yes! read more ).

Network 126

Network Nonprofit Social Media Social Network 126

Wild Apricot

APRIL 1, 2010

Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising nptech Volunteers E-mail marketing Social networking Non-profit Communications training event management Membership management Donor management webinar social media.

Free 124

Free Nonprofit Social Media Social Network 124