Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Two weeks ago, I wrote up my prediction for fundraising trends for 2009. My guess is as we enter 2010, might we see the invention of Real Time Web fundraising events As more nonprofit explore the possibilities of location-based social networks and fundraising , the distinctions between online/offline fundraising will melt away.

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Care2

MAY 11, 2011

We so often focus on learning from innovative online campaigns that we miss out on opportunities to integrate offline cause communities and grassroots advocacy. Drawing national attention to an important issue (and a good bit of recognition for your organization the process). Building buzz and press for an advocacy action.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2011

Charity and Technology in the Online Universe This infographic from Mashable and Shane Snow puts social good into better context with donation numbers, growth charts, and some comparisons to its offline counterparts. Includes data from Blackbaud , American Red Cross , MobileMarketer.com , and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

This report analyzes data from some of the biggest national nonprofits in the U.S. How can I leverage online and offline giving for better fundraising results? As the online director at the Union of Concerned Scientists, Karla Capers manages the organization’s online outreach, advocacy, fundraising and marketing.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

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) Whitehouse.gov 2.0:

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

There is little debate that online communication, fundraising, and advocacy have become important parts of the modern nonprofit's fundraising and marketing mix. 63% of online consumers planned to use the Internet to donate to charity in the last quarter of 2009, up from 51% in 2008.1. Alan Cooke, Convio.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. How do you balance online action with offline engagement? It was organized by Ed Schipul.

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