Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

OpenSocial is a set of APIs that handle three different kinds of user data: profiles, social graph (who your friends are) and activities (the stuff of the Facebook news feeds.) Facebook has quite the motivation to keep people on Facebook, and keep the eyeballs there, because of their revenue model, which is ad-based.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 8, 2009

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. 2009 Year-End Fundraising Guide – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – “Is your nonprofit sending out 8-10 online fundraising appeals this holiday season?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 10, 2008

Rapleaf digs into the usual social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace, etc.), 2 comments… read them below or add one } 1 ThomasT 06.11.08 I don’t know whether to be sad or proud that RapLeaf finds only my Facebook profile and no demos. 2 admin 06.11.08

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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? Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 01:28PM | by Allyson Kapin Facebook is the 5th most trafficked site in the United States. Do you think Facebook is sticky?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

These include Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and many others. Basically, it means that the data that you put into social networking sites, like profiles, social graph (those who you are connected to,) media, etc. So first, what is data portability? are *yours* to do whatever you want with. .&#

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

This post originally written September 8, 2009. Amongst 11-25 year olds, Facebook is trailed by Bebo (28%), MySpace (25%), Twitter (12%), MSN (9%), YouTube (2%) and “other” (4%). First, what the research does not mean: Don’t jump into Facebook immediately! Posted on Stanford Social Innovation Review’s Opinion blog.

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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. Public profile.

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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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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

When you add in everything else they do, from being an ambassador of the event to raising your organization’s profile in the community, it’s easy to see why these are relationships worth developing. As donor acquisition declined from 2005-2009, peer-to-peer fundraising was one way to find new donors. Don’t stop there, though.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 10, 2009

Folks can leave comments on my projects. If you have a blog you can easily connect it to Ravelry so your posts appear on your profile in real time. If you have a Twitter account you can easily connect it to Ravelry so you can target tweets for your Ravelry profile. Happy New Year My 2009 resolution: get my blogging voice back.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Turns out, unlike Facebook, or Myspace and such, the “Spock Bot&# makes pages for people without their knowing. 2 trackbacks } Change » Blog Archive » Profile aggregators 12.18.07 at 6:28 pm { 5 comments… read them below or add one } 1 Caroline Meeks 12.17.07 So I did the usual, gave up my gmail password.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

While they had a relatively smaller number of followers on Twitter or Facebook, they had focused on engaging their community online. Their use of Facebook was instrumental in winning Sears’ Dads Making a Difference Contest. They said thanks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 20, 2009

On June 25, 2009, I announced on my blog that I was five days away from a cross-country move and knew it would disrupt my routine, including my blogging routine. Frank Barry, Guest Post: Frank Barry, Guest Post: 4 Facebook Tips for Nonprofit Success – See What Others are Doing. The solution? I'm taking it as a compliment.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

In January, 2009, the Pew and American Life project released a report on Adults and Social Networking Use mentioning that more older adults have set up profiles on social networking sites, but that younger people more likely to be using social networking sites regularly. Don't introduce overly complex sign up forms or processes.

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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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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

When you gain me as a fan on Facebook, I receive periodic updates and my friends see my interactions with you. Joining your LinkedIn group adds your organization to my professional profile, and allows easier in-network messaging. Please add more in the comments as this is a complex topic! During his 4.5

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

At the same time, I had gotten onto Facebook , first to connect with old friends from elementary school, high school, and college, but then to connect a bit with some "autism friends" -- those who I knew from the Yahoo group I frequented. You might not know in which house they lived on the planet, but you had access to them on Facebook.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 14, 2009

Usaservice.org has a Faceboook Cause that you can join, share with friends, and feature on your profile. Vicki of Zazengo shared more ways to spread the word in her Social Actions blog post, Help Promote MLK Day on Facebook + Zazengo. Submissions are due by 11:59pm EST January 15th, 2009, so you don't have much time!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

We profile three different types of influencers in the guide and how to best to approach them. It is so easy to show your supporters that you are paying attention to their dialogue and value their shares and comments, so don’t skip this step. If Their Voice Matters, Show It. Social Listening Is At Your Fingertips.

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NTEN

MARCH 23, 2009

Since group members can comment on each news post, it could add a rich layer of discussion around relevant topics within the community. . Jobs section includes comment feature. > I've added NTEN's blog feed and the 09NTC Twitter feed to our members-only LinkedIn group. > My take: ok - sounds good. . > My take: hate it.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

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 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 Natalie: Its really about numbers as well.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology More on Facebook July 17, 2007 Michelle Martin has a great post this week on Facebook. They have a roundup of what they are calling the 10 best Facebook apps for work.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What Facebook Knows Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 7th, 2010 Think about all the things people post on Facebook or any other social networking website. What happens in Vegas stays on Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Foursquare.

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Care2

JULY 2, 2009

60) Search « The Web’s Influence on Affluence | Main | Fundraising Dips In First Quarter Of 2009 » Monday Jun 29 2009 Top 8 Social Media Tracking Tools Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:07PM | by Allyson Kapin Social media! I seriously think it’s "the" buzz word of 2009. August 3, 2009 | yovkov Hi!

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

But it’s also the latest online creation of Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook and director of online organizing for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. They have also been very active on Facebook and Twitter along with a few entries on the Jumo blog. This is also where the connection to your Facebook account comes into play.

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Museum 2.0

FEBRUARY 12, 2009

1stfans is a new kind of membership launched on January 3, 2009 that combines in-person meetups, private groups on Facebook and Flickr, and a private Twitter feed featuring work by original artists (for more background, check out Will and Shelley's blog posts and videos ). Then read on, and please share your thoughts in the comments.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Post your blog on Facebook. Source: Entrepreneur, March 2009 Be A Visible Leader Walk around. How Employees Approach Problem Solving Entrepreneur magazines March 2009 issue published this insightful advice about how different types of employees like to tackle problem solving: GEN Y Employees -- Form a team to brainstorm a solution.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2009

Unfortunately, I had to cancel and asked Scott Henderson if he'd do on my behalf. I met Scott online over a conversation in the comments when I wrote some reflections about David Armano's personal fundraising campaign back in January. Audience Our primary audience was more of a profile than a group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 28, 2009

We have a hashtag and many of us tweet to one another, leave comments on blogs or Facebook profiles regularly. The NpTech Community has been early adopters of social media and social networks like Twitter. Expect light blogging for a while, but I do have a number of posts in draft.:-) .

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Main | Friday Webinar: Best Practices for Email List-growth and Fundraising » Wednesday Jan 21 2009 Everything You Wanted to Know About Online Fundraising in a Bad Economy Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at 10:06AM | by Allyson Kapin Lets be frank, daily doom and gloom reports about the economy are scary. Comment below!

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

» Sunday May 31 2009 Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 02:22PM | by Mal Warwick My, my. I love my 800 friends on Facebook. Sue Anne Reed Communications Manager EMQ FamiliesFirst sreed@emqff.org May 31, 2009 | Sue Anne Reed I think I would have to agree with Mel on this one. Think about it.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

Facebook As the fifth-most trafficked site in the United States, Facebook is a great social network for nonprofits to build a community and brand their campaigns. Respond to their comments so they know someone is reading their posts. Respond to their comments so they know someone is reading their posts. Comment below!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

When it comes to the internet, you can of course find lots of examples where twitter or facebook or email have been used by governments or corporations or regimes. Youtube and facebook are just the new tools for political change. I think underlying slacktivism isn’t enough – you can’t just turn your profile green.

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