Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 10, 2008

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. Rapleaf digs into the usual social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.), What is public? 2 admin 06.11.08

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. Think of how you want to be successful in 2009. Then, try to think in even broader terms. score out of 5.0).

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. Finally, remember that blog posts make great content for e-newsletters. Definitely integrate your blog posts with your e-newsletter. Share and Comment on Breaking News. Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

As donor acquisition declined from 2005-2009, peer-to-peer fundraising was one way to find new donors. Here are a few ideas: On the donation form, ask donors if they would like to opt in to your organization’s newsletter. All of these incentives helped increase event revenue from $100,000 in 2008 to $180,000 in 2009.

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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. Thats wrong.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

If you've worked for a nonprofit, you know how painfully long it can take to put together a newsletter. Not only can you share organizational news as it happens, you can also comment on how breaking news in the world relates to your cause, or organization. As an excerpt in your e-newsletter, and clicking through to read the rest.

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NTEN

JUNE 9, 2011

Just look at Facebook. Facebook is the noodgiest site on the Internet. New Facebook users are barraged by emails alerting them to activities taking place in and around their profile. John has commented on your Wall." Welcome back to Facebook" (after signing on after a period of inactivity).

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

But then you're asked, "Hey, are you on Facebook?" " The blur between our personal and professional identities on social networking sites may seem all too obvious, but the issue is becoming more prevalent as we use sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn as professional networking tools. Know the Risks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

If you've worked for a nonprofit, you know how painfully long it can take to put together a newsletter. Not only can you share organizational news as it happens, you can also comment on how breaking news in the world relates to your cause, or organization. As an excerpt in your e-newsletter, and clicking through to read the rest.

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See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

I will write more about the API later, but everyone is really there to see the Facebook opportunity. Convio has built a Facebook application builder as part of their Open initiative. For organizations on the Convio platform, the Facebook application is a no-brainer and a HUGE improvement from Causes. Day 1. [.]

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Those articles are now up on our blog, and the most popular -- as determined by page views, time on page, and number of comments and retweets -- will be featured in our November newsletter later this month. Publishing, with Facebook Connect. Writing for the Web: Tips for Nonprofit Organizations. Why 140 Characters Works.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? 60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? Cross promote your other communication platforms – mobile, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Become a fan on Facebook? June 11, 2009 | Tara Great list of tips! Care about why they are with you. Can they tell their friends about you?

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. Another hot question at this seminar and others on nonprofits + social media is about walking the line between your professional and personal brand, especially if you are the one tweeting, blogging, status-updating, commenting, texting, etc. Comment away….

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

And, as always, if you have a favorite social media presentation to recommend to other nonprofits, please tell us about it in the comments. Social Media for Non Profits and Special Causes John Sheridan’s presentation at at Pod Camp Halifax 2009 gives an overview of social media and social networking, with plenty of non-profit examples.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

60) Search « Nuts and Bolts of Online Advertising | Main | Webinar: How Online Marketing Can Be Your Nonprofits Fundraising Stimulus Plan » Friday Feb 20 2009 Tapping Small and Local Donors on Twitter: A Girls Inc. Case Study Friday, February 20, 2009 at 11:32AM | by Adrienne Royer After hearing about Twestival , I was intrigued.

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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. Like with comments, the system could tell a non-registered user that they needed to register.)

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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. Like with comments, the system could tell a non-registered user that they needed to register.)

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

60) Search « The ROI of Social Media | Main | Advocacy Online Launches in the US » Thursday May 21 2009 Earned Media: How to Stay Relevant and Track It Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 01:20PM | by Allyson Kapin “If you dont brand yourself, Google will brand you,” says branding expert Sherry Beck Paprocki.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook? 60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook? 1 Comment | by Share Article in Online Fundraising Reader Comments (1) Interesting tips, Allyson. com , Inc.

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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. Please add your tips below!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « Twestival: To Meet, Tweet And Raise $500K For Charity | Main | The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2 » Wednesday Feb 04 2009 Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 Great, fire away in the comments section and I will be happy to answer them. Reader Comments (6) One of the challenges is of course creativity.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

In 2009, 350, working in tandem with communities around the world and partner organizations aligned on the shared goal of creating a global movement to solve the climate crisis, ignited the largest collective action that has ever been taken around the world with their 10/10/10 Day of Action. Remember the action-focused facebook page?

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Care2

APRIL 14, 2009

It is essential not only to read the blogs and websites of the influencers in your community, but also become a frequent commenter. Receive monthly updates 4 Comments | by Share Article in Online Marketing , Social Networking , Web 2.0 Reader Comments (4) Great tips, Jen. April 14, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Jen Excellent counsel.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? 60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It?

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Care2

MAY 15, 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 The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older More than 3.5

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. You can't sign up for their newsletter, register for an event, learn more about their programs, or anything else that might otherwise distract you from completing the transaction. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

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MAY 4, 2009

April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1. In this session, representatives from Causes (as in “on Facebook” and “on MySpace”), Capital One and Network for Good will present channels for raising money and awareness other than your website. April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter. Platform values are most obvious in the TOS (see Facebook's history.) Disclosure: In August 2009, CoTweet paid me to write a casestudy for them.). Please nominate people who you think should join in the comments, @rachelannyes , or rachel.weidinger@gmail.com.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Well, theoretically, if you believe MySpace is a place for donors , your presence there also reaches 64% of Facebook users, 65% of Bebo , and 69% of Hi5. Response: Trackback at Trackback on May 1, 2009 Trackback Reader Comments (2) This is total kismet. How is this valuable? All rights reserved.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Well, theoretically, if you believe MySpace is a place for donors , your presence there also reaches 64% of Facebook users, 65% of Bebo , and 69% of Hi5. Response: Trackback at Trackback on May 1, 2009 Trackback Reader Comments (2) This is total kismet. How is this valuable? All rights reserved.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? 60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It?

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

60) Search « 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards | Main | 10 Best Web Content Practices » Friday Feb 27 2009 Tweet Locally, Reach Broadly Friday, February 27, 2009 at 06:43PM | by Daniel Bennett Daniel Bennett To Tweet or not to Tweet is not the question. Facebook is another good example of this.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

Main | The ROI of Social Media » Friday May 29 2009 Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? Friday, May 29, 2009 at 09:41AM | by Allyson Kapin In the next five years, money spent annually on direct mail will decline by as much as 40%, from $49.7 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? billion in 2008 to $29.8

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? 60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It?

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