NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Needless to say, without good SEO, you’ve got a very slim chance of being found by people searching for things you offer (events, fundraising opportunities, volunteer opportunities, programs, etc). Do you need volunteers? Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

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. 8) Share resources and useful tips related to your mission. ” 10) Feature staff, volunteers, and donors. 9) Publish numbered lists. .”

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

We’ve seen a growing number of organizations looking for ways to raise funds using social media with varying success. Consider starting with engaging event fundraisers and providing tools such as AddThis or ShareThis for them to promote their fundraising efforts on their own social networks. Joining a Larger Conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

It does heavily rely on Twitter and Facebook for promotion, adding it to the increasing amount of social middleware platforms that are being developed. According to one Quora volunteer, it has grown significantly in the past few weeks, indicating that it may have surpassed a tipping point. So, what made me go check it out?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times, for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times , for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

Below are 44 tips I’ve learned, organized by topic and ordered from easiest to hardest to implement. Encourage them to use their social network. As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 30, 2024

we love our volunteers Major donors are a huge part of what makes nonprofits function—but they aren’t the only thing that matters. If your donors are the gasoline that powers your mission, then your volunteers are the pistons driving you forward. The decision to volunteer, like the decision to donate financially, is an emotional one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Dedication: This book is dedicated to all the nonprofit staff and volunteers worldwide who Tweet, Share, Update, Friend, Like, Check-in, Join, Connect, and Post for Social Good. Eleven Qualities of an Effective Social Media Manager. and Web 3.0.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Overall, the default settings are to make your profiles and content accessible to everyone, so if privacy is important to you, sure to review 21 Google+ Privacy Tips and then visit Account Settings > Profile and Privacy: 4. Encourage staff and volunteers to +1 each others articles, posts, and photos. Download the Google+ App.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2012

Holly and the rest of the NTEN team (including all the volunteers) did an incredible job inspiring of over 1800 people for three days. To get a full write up on the session head over to the TechSoup blog and read Mobile Tips from 12NTC. Storytelling Tips from the Pros at @12NTC by Debra Askanase. The conference was amazing!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 28, 2011

Below is a selection of folks' answers to this month's topic: Time Management Tips. I've highlighted one tip from each post. 5 Tips to Simplify Your Schedule by Ariana Pritchett of the Simply Living Coaching Blog "'No.' I've highlighted one tip from each post. That’s alright. Thinking Six Months Ahead.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

Here are a few tips to ensure your Facebook about section is filled out in a way that makes it useful to those who check it out…. Include links to your website and other social networks. Social media policy. Donate, subscribe, register, volunteer buttons. Make sure you take full advantage of this area.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Whether your grassroots organization relies on social networks or thrives on face to face (F2F) contact, these five basic tips will help you achieve your fundraising goals more successfully. Fundraising through dependence on email and social network marketing can be tremendously successful for grassroots organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. As of June 2018, there are nearly 1 billion monthly active users of Instagram.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This can make it difficult for BIPOC-led organizations to address the needs of their communities effectively, and can also limit their ability to attract and retain talented staff and volunteers. Mentorship is in many ways a mindset, and one which those from BIPOC communities are not regularly exposed to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2010

In article in the San Francisco Chronicle , a privacy expert gives some good advice: Parry Aftab, one of several Internet safety experts who Facebook helped develop Places as part of a volunteer advisory board, said the feature does include enough controls to protect privacy. Tags: Networks Tips Tools and Tactics mobile.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed. For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

Meet your new Aunt Mabels – In your event or campaign planning, make sure that you’re spending time with your leaders or influencers (ie through a team captain training or a volunteer/group meeting). Give them what they need to be successful – or, in other words, if you’ve got the web tool, flaunt it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Other tab names that can get visitors to act include, “Sign Up”, “Volunteer”, “Donate”, or “Register.”. Create a branded social network around a specific topic or cause. Facebook communities are great, but some organizations need private label social networks to take them to the next level. Get creative!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. Recently, in The Tipping Point from the Blackbaud Institute , we found that more than one-third of donors say they increased their giving during the pandemic. Every dollar from everyone counts.

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The Modern Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Follow-up is critical in ensuring the success of future campaigns, retaining donors and volunteers, and cultivating an effective community that supports your organization’s mission. A great way to become your donors’ favorite nonprofit is with effective follow-ups, which keep them engaged and fold them into your network.

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Care2

MAY 2, 2014

So we’re spelling out those tips for you below to help you raise as much as you can through a crowdfunding campaign of your own! Volunteer fundraising may be a labor of love, but the best campaigns will make it so effortless and enjoyable that it doesn’t even feel like work. Sara Choe is a Customer Advocate for CauseVox.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Having your CEO use social in a separate channel gives you more flexibility, especially with breaking news. Your leader as a champion and personal brand for your organization is going to have less risk than external volunteers or champions. Is your nonprofit’s CEO using social for thought leadership?

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 11, 2023

Your organization’s volunteers can be a valuable untapped resource for peer-to-peer marketing campaigns. You can provide highly engaged or long-time volunteers with opportunities to get more involved by empowering them to become digital ambassadors for your cause and promote your mission to their families and friends.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

At this year's SXSW the hot new technology tool was location-based social network tools such as Gowalla and FourSquare. A location-based social network is a social networking platform that is built around the idea of " where you are " and you use it on your mobile phone.

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Greater Giving

JUNE 24, 2021

In it, she will examine the key findings event planners uncovered while hosting virtual events and offer useful tips and tricks to create an engaging hybrid event. 5 Tips for a Successful Hybrid Event. We’ve put together five tips to help you get started creating a hybrid event that makes sense in both the real and virtual world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times, for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. Share Resources and Useful Tips.

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Care2

OCTOBER 1, 2012

84% of internet users 50 and over use social networking sites. Later in the webinar Smith outlined some of the key strategies AARP uses to connect with and engage Boomers and Seniors through social media. Staff, volunteers, and 3 rd party advocates all act as brand ambassadors and spokespersons.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 17, 2013

How to hit the positivity tipping point. Let’s just assume we’ve all read Malcolm Gladwell by now, or at least have a solid understanding of a “tipping point”. Positive thinking has a tipping point, as well. Think of the boost you get when giving a nice gift, helping a friend, or volunteering your time to help those in need.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2010

A few weeks ago, I started a thread on my blog’s Facebook Page, “What are the best tips and tools for saving time managing your nonprofit’s Facebook Page?&# I summarized the tips shared in this earlier post. So Many Social Networks, So Little Time. Doing social media right takes time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

There was also a wonderful blog, “ Litter Did You Know &# and the above video about “Lady Meow Meow.&# But the real story was when the SFSPCA staff shared during the keynote was that these regular videos are produced by volunteers! 4: Identify influencers on social media spaces and cultivate them. Theory and Practice.

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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. Pro tip: Kick off with your board giving to make sure leadership volunteers are invested in the event’s success. Encourage donations in honor of volunteers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

If you need to pop in to an Internet cafe to connect every other day or so, please do… but my advice to you as social media manager and a fellow traveler is to leave the gadgets at home. Related Links: 11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers for 2011. 10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout.

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Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

This presents nonprofits with both a challenge and an opportunity: You could be the very first to tell potential donors in your community about GivingTuesday—securing not only their contribution to your campaign, but potentially further reach with their social networks. – Staff and volunteers. So make an action plan!

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Bloomerang

MARCH 29, 2023

Then, we’ll review how your organization can promote volunteerism in your community and manage volunteers effectively. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many. Volunteer programs take place worldwide, and volunteer help has improved the lives of many.

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