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. MySpace estimates that 50% of its Website traffic will be mobile within 24 months. Many of those texts are being sent via Tweets on Twitter and Status Updates on Facebook. How about your nonprofit?

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. >> Get out there and make something happen in Q1, Q2 and Q3 by doing things that drive people to your nonprofits website on a regular basis. Online giving up 13% year-over-year *. 87% of organizations had at least one online gift of $1,000+.

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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. Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way.

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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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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. A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Website. The Blog Usability Checklist.

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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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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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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. Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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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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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

Websites, Email & Constituent Management from Laura Quinn: Your website is you, online. For many people who find you online, your website is the organization. Your website should tell people who you and what you do. Facebook General Growth data: More than 200 million active users. Email is a critical channel.

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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. Don't Over Invest in Your Website. We folks know, ballers know, no stopping it.

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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. Just because you have a blog, doesn't mean you should stop having an e-newsletter, or print newsletter. As an excerpt in your e-newsletter, and clicking through to read the rest. Blogs can help you reach more people.

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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

JUNE 26, 2009

If you've worked for a nonprofit, you know how painfully long it can take to put together a newsletter. Just because you have a blog, doesn't mean you should stop having an e-newsletter, or print newsletter. As an excerpt in your e-newsletter, and clicking through to read the rest. Blogs can help you reach more people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

The original Seafood Watch iPhone app was released in January 2009. They’re an easy way to engage people and lead them to our website to learn more about the program. Our website , is the hub for all in-depth information and news. is by far the number one question we get by email, Twitter and Facebook when we talk about our app.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. Get out there and make something happen in Q1, Q2, and Q3 by doing things that drive people to your nonprofits website on a regular basis. Once someone completes their puzzle they are prompted to promote their work via email, Facebook and, Twitter.

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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.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Websites, Email & Constituent Management from Laura Quinn: Your website is you, online. For many people who find you online, your website is the organization. Your website should tell people who you and what you do. WomenWhoTech: Tools Galore View more presentations from Amy Sample ward. Email is a critical channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

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. An Introduction to Facebook and Twitter for Nonprofits (Nathan Wright). Upgrading Your E-Newsletter (CanadaHelps.org).

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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

MAY 4, 2009

April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 1. You Don’t Need Just a Website, You Need the Web Designed by Derek Low | Network for Good powered by Groundspring Fundraising Track - Franciscan B Every nonprofit needs a website but a website can’t be your only Internet presence. April 27 , 2009 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM 3.

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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. Right now its Twitter and Facebook; five or six years ago it was "viral Flash movies." April 14, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Jen Excellent counsel. Don’t be a lurker. Monitor the Results.

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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

DECEMBER 1, 2011

As nonprofits have flocked to the e-newsletter as an inexpensive and timely way to communicate with stakeholders, the number of newsletter tips has also proliferated. While subject lines, “from” addresses, and your template design are all important, they aren’t the biggest challenge to putting out a quality newsletter.

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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. Thanks for the new links to look at.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 3, 2010

In 2009, giving in December alone brought in about 1/3 of the fundraising dollars to nonprofits. And in 2010, online giving is expected to bring in more donations than ever, after having seen a 46% increase in online revenue between 2008 and 2009. Planning for the year-end giving season is in full swing throughout the nonprofit sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2009

The online strategy called for a standalone website to serve as the campaign's main hub and social media accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube to help create traffic. Our plan was to drive traffic to the website and provide a clear, easy path of action for those who visited and felt compelled to help.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 18, 2011

Website: www.witness.org. Facebook: facebook.com/witness. WITNESS currently utilizes the following social media tools: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and “Video for Change” (blog). Since September 2009, I have been responsible for maintaining WITNESS’ social media platforms (paid, full-time). Organization: WITNESS.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

Google Analytics: Google Analytics , a free and powerful website stats software, lets you dig into your website data so you can find out all sorts of useful info such as who your audience is and what keywords they are searching for to find your website. The Twitter community likes to be engaged. Friend Feed is another option.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

" "In 2014 we will see websites starting to streamline, influenced by responsive design practices and the influence of microsites. Facebook will still dominate. Most of us will redo our websites to be responsive in light of that (and those that don’t will look really bad). Tablets will rule. John Merritt.

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