Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

There are more than 65 million active users currently accessing Facebook through their mobile devices and that number grows daily. In 2008, over two trillion text messages were sent worldwide. In 2008, over two trillion text messages were sent worldwide. The Web and how people use it is transforming quickly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Though Facebook had gone public nine months previous, Facebook Groups were only just beginning to be used as community-building tools by nonprofits and Facebook Pages didn’t exist yet. Learn how to successfully integrate your website, e-newsletter and “Donate Now” campaigns with social and mobile media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 7, 2011

Odds are a year from now pitches to subscribe or join “Mobile Action Networks&# will be commonly seen in Facebook Status Updates, Tweets, blogs posts, homepages, and e-newsletter subject lines. The time is ripe for the early adopters in the nonprofit sector to embrace m-Advocacy, otherwise known as mobile advocacy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

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. Add the Pinterest icon to your webite, blog, and e-newsletter. e-Newsletter. That said, there’s no time like the present!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

It’s also worth noting that these time estimates do not include website maintenance, e-newsletter publication, donate now campaign management, or group texting and text-to-give campaigns, so pick and choose carefully based on what your resources allow. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Creating Video Content : 15 Hours Weekly.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 10, 2008

June 10, 2008 Today, someone on the progressive exchange list asked about a tool called Rapleaf. A story about Rapleaf in Clickz (a newsletter for online marketers) says this : Rapleaf allows you to quickly and inexpensively find out the social networking footprint of those you’re marketing to. What is public? 2 admin 06.11.08

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

60) Search « Converting New Activists into Donors | Main | Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists » Thursday Jun 11 2009 How Sticky is Facebook? 60) Search « Converting New Activists into Donors | Main | Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists » Thursday Jun 11 2009 How Sticky is Facebook?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Blackbaud's analysis of online giving in 2008 found that December accounted for about 21% of the year's transaction volume, but 48% of the total dollars raised. " They probably said the same thing about Facebook, Twitter, and other social media tools. Online Giving Tops $15 Billion in 2008. Giving USA estimates that $307.65

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See3

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

In today’s NY Times is an article about Facebook and the difficulty of getting your data removed. So to really delete my entire life on Facebook would mean deleting data from many individual accounts. All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

Below are key highlights from the study: 74% have a presence on Facebook with an average community size of 5391 members. See Frogloop’s recent article on Facebook Causes ). On Facebook, almost 40% of respondents raised money via fundraising, but 29% have raised $500 or less over the past 12 months.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

60) Search « Email Is Most Popular for a Reason: Its the Strongest Performing | Main | Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session » Wednesday Feb 06 2008 Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43AM | by Caitlin Ochs Need more proof of the organizing power of social networks?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. You can create groups based on first donation dates and thank constituents for donating to you over that time even if they only signed up to receive your e-Newsletter this month. However, when you are launching social media campaigns on Twitter, Facebook, etc.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Here are a few ideas: On the donation form, ask donors if they would like to opt in to your organization’s newsletter. In addition, provide links of other ways they can get involved, such as upcoming events, current volunteer opportunities and becoming a Facebook fan. Continue engaging them in the donation confirmation email.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. How did they do it?

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

note: This is Holly's introduction to our August Newsletter. I recently learned that online fundraising made up only about 5% of total annual giving in 2008. Because I spend all day, every day in front of a laptop tweeting about my Facebook links. Tags: digital divide Newsletter NPTech NTEN. I was floored.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. How did they do it?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 19, 2019

Their donor file has quintupled since 2008. John Haydon , Author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies. For example, look into donors who answered a survey, had their employer match a gift, read your newsletter, liked you on Facebook, attended a recent event, or said something nice about you while chatting on that thank you call!

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 2007

An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 11:03PM | by Justin Perkins Post co-authored by James OMalley and Justin Perkins. If youve missed the launch of Facebook Apps Platform almost two months ago, youre already way behind the times.

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Care2

JULY 24, 2007

An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 11:03PM | by Justin Perkins Post co-authored by James OMalley and Justin Perkins. If youve missed the launch of Facebook Apps Platform almost two months ago, youre already way behind the times.

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NTEN

JANUARY 29, 2009

Our newsletter is only the tip of the iceberg: it's the Member benefits you're not seeing yet that will sink your ship. Anyway, if all you're getting out of NTEN is this newsletter, you're clearly missing out. Tags: NPTech NTEN Newsletter how to. Get the Most out of NTEN. Hmm, wait, that doesn't sound right. note: Ouch.].

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

in combination with the other delivery methods tailored to your particular audience and message, such as reports, newsletters, fact sheets, etc., Published Friday, June 06, 2008 8:13 PM by Rebecca. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM. June 8, 2008 11:03 AM. Wild Apricot Updates - June 2008. June 2008 (9). May 2008 (9).

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

With email newsletters and emails as part of your campaigns you can move your supporters up the ladder of engagement to take more actions and help you more and more. Facebook General Growth data: More than 200 million active users. billion minutes are spent on Facebook each day (worldwide). More than 3.5

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 15, 2012

In 2008, I wrote a post arguing that museums should focus on the pre-visit, not the post-visit, if they want to capture and retain visitors. They had not been asked to join an email list or take a newsletter or join the museum. They were not part of our Facebook community sharing photos and stories from the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 22, 2009

How often should an organization post to Twitter or send out updates on Facebook? I know of some but they would pick my Facebook personal profile instead of the Organization's Page I am admin of. Is the stigma of having fans or cause supporters with 'questionable' Facebook profiles true? Thank you Kevin! Is that true?

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See3

DECEMBER 12, 2007

We are working with our clients to engage constituents on sites like YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. Share and Enjoy: 4 Comments comment Social Networking News for Myspace / Facebook / Etc. All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us Link to the original story.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 6, 2014

Their donor file has quintupled since 2008. John Haydon , Author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies. For example, look into donors who answered a survey, had their employer match a gift, read your newsletter, liked you on Facebook, attended a recent event, or said something nice about you while chatting on that thank you call!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

The viewers/donors might look similar to what we see on Facebook causes but we will wait until we have some real data before speculating further. We all know that a newsletter sign-up or advocacy ask is an easier ask than a donation. Facebook has taught us that people will opt-in to support the cause far more than they will donate.

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See3

OCTOBER 25, 2007

The viewers/donors might look similar to what we see on Facebook causes but we will wait until we have some real data before speculating further. We all know that a newsletter sign-up or advocacy ask is an easier ask than a donation. Facebook has taught us that people will opt-in to support the cause far more than they will donate.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

60) Search « Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook | Main | Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? 60) Search « Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook | Main | Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? Copyright © 2008, Care2.com To create a new comment, use the form below.

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JANUARY 30, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman JAN 30, 2008 Identity 2.0

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election. Farra Trompeter, Big Duck. [Ed. note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Shortly after a Cyclone struck Myanmar in May 2008, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) created a web-based collaboration portal for aid workers in the region that enabled more than 100 relief organizations to communicate, analyze information and manage resources.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

Shortly after a Cyclone struck Myanmar in May 2008, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) created a web-based collaboration portal for aid workers in the region that enabled more than 100 relief organizations to communicate, analyze information and manage resources.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US. According to the just released 2009 eBenchmarks study by M&R Strategic Services and NTEN, most of the 32 groups featured in the study saw their online fundraising increase between 2007 and 2008. All rights reserved.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Ushahidi was originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. Tags: Collaboration Community Mobile Newsletter NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. The disaster in Haiti is a perfect example of these changes: the impact of the Real-Time Web and the power of our phones.

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