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. YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world, behind only Google.

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Care2

MAY 14, 2009

Other interesting findings include: For email newsletters, open rates and click-through rates fell slightly (1-2%) in 2008, though the changes were not strictly statistically significant. May 14, 2009 | Eric Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Email lists are continuing to grow, though the rate of growth was 17% in 2008. com , Inc.

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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 give you the press you seek.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Your organization can create a page on your Web site announcing the new App and promote it in your e-newsletter and on social networking sites. A quick search of the term “nonprofit&# in the iTunes App store returns less than 50 Apps, and most of those are miscategorized Apps.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2 | Main | The Joys of Google Grants, Part 1 » Sunday Feb 01 2009 Nonprofit Resolutions That Will Make A Difference in 2009 Sunday, February 1, 2009 at 08:56PM | by Allyson Kapin What are your nonprofit resolutions for 2009? All rights reserved.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

In August of 2009, the following exchange occurred between an employee known only as "Lindsay" and her boss, "Brian": [Lindsay]. Be aware of the information made available on your public profile, as this can be visible to everyone who searches for you, not just your "private" connections. Know the Risks.

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See3

JANUARY 7, 2008

It’s a 4-part prime time PBS event scheduled for 2009. to be broadcast in 2009 on PBS. “THE CALLING&# is projected for broadcast on PBS in 2009. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? But he keeps making those broadcast documentaries.

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Care2

MARCH 23, 2009

This will make it easier for search engines to crawl and understand your site. An XML sitemap can provide search engines with important information about your site and improve your search rankings. As we talked about last week on Frogloop , good link text is a key to search engine optimization.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

We connect with members using e-mail and social networking, carry out research on search engines and Web sites, and use online services to purchase supplies and produce and store documents. Google just released data that it received over 3,500 demands from law enforcement involving criminal investigations in the last six months of 2009.

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See3

MARCH 17, 2008

recorded first by johngibbs on 2009-01-09→ iPhone 2.0 – Bigger Than Sliced Tomatoes [.] 17 Jan 2009 See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Why I Use Twitter [.] Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? David writes the Personal Tech column for the NY Times.

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Care2

MARCH 15, 2009

This text will appear in search engine results and will help tell both the search engine and users what the page is about. The description will usually be shown right below the page title in search results. This text tells both search engines and users something about the page being linked to.

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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

60) Search « Strategies For Optimizing Your Nonprofits Website | Main | YouTube Launches Video Volunteers » Wednesday Jun 24 2009 How Unused Gift Cards Can Support Nonprofits Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 12:14AM | by Allyson Kapin Do you have a pile of gift cards stuffed in an old draw? All rights reserved.

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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 February 5, 2009 | Emily I am not sure Id agree that CREATIVITY is so important. perspective as well. Great post! but Nonprofit 3.0.

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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 5, 2009

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. June 5, 2009 | Steven Yes Kapin, right question specially for non-profit organisations. The matching success rate is typically 10% to 20%.

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See3

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

While many agencies in Washington expect their budgets to be cut, the State Department’s Office of Public Diplomacy is looking for an extra $36 million in 2009, according to new administration budget documents. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? I Got a Crush.

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

4) Search Engine Optimization: Integrate keyword-rich content into your website that your target audiences want to read. February 26, 2009 | Gayle Thorsen Allyson, Great overview of web content best practices. John February 26, 2009 | John Haydon I recently came across your blog and have been reading along.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2012

Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. Search engine optimization, paid search through Google Adwords, content marketing , social media engagement, and display advertising all come to mind as very successful ways to drive traffic to your website on an ongoing basis.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2009

May 7, 2009 | Kimberley Le Sueur I run the OpenTravel Allliance (www.opentravel.org),and as a not-for-profit trade association serving the travel industry, it doesnt make sense for us to be on Facebook. May 11, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Thanks for this post. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

60) Search « Friday Webinar: Best Practices for Email List-growth and Fundraising | Main | 10 Fast Tips to Boost E-newsletter Performance » Thursday Jan 15 2009 What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? January 15, 2009 | Kevin B. Just my two cents. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Bob Winstead Founder, Generous Community June 4, 2009 | Bob Winstead Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

60) Search « SXSW Panels Offer Key Advice to Nonprofits | Main | GuideStar Study Says Nonprofits Need to be Transparent » Wednesday Mar 25 2009 Convio Releases Nonprofit Online Marketing Benchmarks Study Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 10:02PM | by Allyson Kapin Allyson Kapin, Editor-In-Chief ‘Tis the season for benchmark studies.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? 60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? June 11, 2009 | Tara Great list of tips! June 12, 2009 | Maureen Backman Comments from Madeline and Jenn are invaluable, as always! June 12, 2009 | Sally Great post. June 29, 2009 | Brenna This is great! com , Inc.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

60) Search « How Nonprofits Can Benefit From Cause-Related Marketing | Main | Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 World » Sunday Feb 08 2009 Twestival: To Meet, Tweet And Raise $500K For Charity Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 11:08AM | by Allyson Kapin I will be watching Twitter like a hawk later this this week.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

60) Search « 5 Quick Steps to Better SEO | Main | Tech & Style Tips for Conducting Blog Interviews » Tuesday Mar 10 2009 Top 10 SXSW Interactive Panels Your Nonprofit Should Attend Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 05:27PM | by Allyson Kapin Are you planning to check out SXSW Interactive this year? Whitehouse.gov 2.0:

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Social Media Interaction Advocacy Online 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

The original Seafood Watch iPhone app was released in January 2009. And other people can search the location-based database to find sustainable seafood nearby. We’ve also improved search functions that help people find seafood quickly and easily by its common market name or, in the case of sushi, by its Japanese name.

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Care2

JANUARY 19, 2009

60) Search « Everything You Wanted to Know About Online Fundraising in a Bad Economy | Main | What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? 60) Search « Everything You Wanted to Know About Online Fundraising in a Bad Economy | Main | What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? January 19, 2009 | Nate Nate, you can get the recording here.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 Surprise, surprise, a lot of people were searching on keywords like “register to vote” in September and October, and we got our highest numbers yet.

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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? June 16, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

60) Search « Care2 Adds Two Experts to Nonprofit Services Team | Main | Year-End Fundraising » Tuesday Jan 06 2009 Defining a Nonprofit Websites Google Analytics KPIs (Part 2) Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at 12:43PM | by James OMalley In part 1 of this series, we discussed how to correctly install your Google Analytics.

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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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See3

JANUARY 15, 2008

The winner will be awarded an all-expense paid trip to the 2009 NTC to be held in San Francisco. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? All Rights Reserved Sitemap • Privacy Policy • Newsletter Sign-Up • Contact • About Us net www.dogooder.tv

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Award Video San Francisco Contest 40

Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

60) Search « Webinar: How Online Marketing Can Be Your Nonprofits Fundraising Stimulus Plan | Main | Recession Obsession – What Does The Future Hold For Online Fundraising? It’s critical that nonprofits use 2009 as an opportunity to go where their target audiences increasingly are—which is online.

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Care2

APRIL 14, 2009

If Twitter is hosting a lot of the conversation, then you should start an account and reply to all those who are talking about you by searching for conversation on search.twitter.com. April 14, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Jen Excellent counsel. April 15, 2009 | suzi w. April 15, 2009 | Gwynne Kostin Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The idea is that you need to think about your organization's web presence, one-way communication like email marketing and search engine optimization and finally the social. My own feeling is that social media is not a either/or to email or search engine optimization. There is some debate about how to order these components.

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Marketing Blackboard Social Social Media 70

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

www.MHPonline.org April 22, 2009 | Rick Bernardo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Receive monthly updates 1 Comment | by Share Article in Social Networking , Web 2.0 All rights reserved. All Care2 terms of service and privacy policies apply.

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

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. February 20, 2009 | David Morton Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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