Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Back Channels, Workflow, Data, Twitter, and me March 13, 2007 I read Beth’s recent blog entry on Twitter , and of course, the neo-luddite in me said “waste of time!&#

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2010

A month or two ago, museums and galleries around the world participated in a Twitter event called Ask a Curator. The hash tag #askacurator became a top trending topic on Twitter on the day of the event. The hash tag #askacurator became a top trending topic on Twitter on the day of the event. What was the objective?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Community accountability: Something I am really interested in is the way that we can support each other in growing and improving by being open about what we want to do and holding each other accountable as a community to be better all the time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

At the most basic level, we’ll see billboards in the metaverse that advertise good causes and actions people can take in the metaverse, such as real-time cryptocurrency donations and buying NFTs with the proceeds benefitting nonprofits. As all fundraisers know, it never hurts to ask, especially on Twitter. ? About the Author.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

These ideas are going to have an impact on the way nonprofits use the Web in 2010 and into the next couple of years. Lucy Bernholz tipped me off to Groundcrew is a web/mobile software that organizes groups of people in real time in real life to work on projects and allows for complex coordination of tasks and communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Today, Pete Cashmore had a piece on CNN " Next Year's Twitter? Foursquare " predicting that FourSquare will be the darling of 2010. FourSquare is a is location-based social network service overlays your Twitter network with an added layer of social gameplay.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Twitter is meant to improve communication, not just by limiting you to 140 characters, but also using the limited space in your profile page. This encompasses almost all screen resolutions – and if you don't stick to the dimensions it can start to tile, stretch, or be covered up by your Twitter profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Then, in the late 2000’s nonprofits embraced social networking sites, first Myspace and YouTube, then Facebook and Twitter. Now, in the late 2010’s, we’re on the verge of yet another seismic shift that will have a profound impact upon online communications and fundraising – the rise of digital payment systems.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/PanCAN , twitter.com/Advocate4PanCAN. The tools I am currently using are Facebook, two Twitter accounts (one for National messaging via @PanCAN and one specifically for advocacy efforts via @Advocate4PanCAN), YouTube, LinkedIn, MySpace and Delicious. Are they paid, full-time, part-time? gid=104492.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

For some Zen time, read Michelle Murrain 's reflections on coding -- why coding today is so different. I liked this little tidbit on Twitter : Shana Masterson , at the National Brain Tumor Society , is looking at. I liked this little tidbit on Twitter : Shana Masterson , at the National Brain Tumor Society , is looking at.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Many of those texts are being sent via Tweets on Twitter and Status Updates on Facebook. One thing to keep in mind is that most new services when first launched are expensive, but go down in price significantly over time as new vendors flood the market. In 2008, over two trillion text messages were sent worldwide.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

This is the second earthquake to hit the area with such force after a first shock back in 2010. Get real-time updates from CORE on social media: Instagram: @coreresponse. Twitter: @CoreResponse. Get real-time updates on social media: Instagram: @hopeforhaiti . Twitter: @HopeforHaitiFL. Twitter: @TeamRubicon.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2010

From the newest member of the #4Change team, ChristinasWorld : In the wake of South by Southwest in Austin, and in anticipation of some exciting social media and social change gatherings coming up on the 2010 events calendar, we thought it could be useful to explore How Social Media Can Enhance Events as the topic for the March #4change chat.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

World Wildlife Fund :: March 15, 2010. By 2010 the World Wildlife Fund had launched a much larger, longer website with more color, larger photos, and a larger font. View: worldwildlifefund.org Archive 3/15/10. The website design was wider and centered to accommodate larger computers and laptops.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/womenforwomen. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and the Notes from the Field WordPress blog. Are they paid, full-time, part-time? Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 6, 2009

DIOSA Communications has been offering social media webinars for nonprofits since February 2008, but the content of the webinars and the time schedule mostly accommodate nonprofits in the United States. Beginning in February 2010, DIOSA Communications will also offer social media webinars for charities in Europe on Thursdays at 2pm GMT.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

According to the Gratitude Index by thankfulfor.com it’s other people (family, friends, etc) that we’re grateful for most of the time. As I’m writing this there’s over 2000 items on the list – can we get it to 5,000 by the time Thanksgiving 2010 is over? Tweetsgiving 2010 – #EpicThanks. What are you grateful for?

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

According to a June 2010 Nielsen survey of 4,200 people who had downloaded an application in the past 30 days, games were the most downloaded and followed by music, social networking, news and weather, maps, search, video and movies. Mobile Apps are a Waste of Time for Associations. deep breath * There.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

Updated: March 4, 2010. Released: February 12, 2010. Released: March 29, 2010. Released: March 9, 2010. Released: March 17, 2010. The Black Dog Institute Pedometer App allows you to set your distance and time goal and tracks your personal best. Released: Updated February 25, 2010. App Name: NPR News.

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TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2014

54% of marketers said Facebook was the most important social media platform, followed by LinkedIn (17%) Twitter (12%) and then blogging (8%). The main area that marketers were looking to increase their output through was blogging, which was the first time it was seen as the top priority since 2010.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ten years ago there was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. But now over 300 million people log-in to Facebook daily, Twitter supports over 50 million tweets per day, and 2 billion videos are watched every day on YouTube. Crowdrise came on the scene with a big splash in 2010. It’s amazing to watch technology evolve.

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NTEN

JULY 30, 2010

Twitter this week , so thanks, again, Small Act and Annie Lynsen , for writing up a helpful how-to about. " It's pretty provoking -- but at the same time, says what I think most of us email-campaigners have been thinking and asking ourselves for a while. s 2010 Top Small Workplaces. Geolocation is Changing the World.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 3, 2010

The January #4Change Twitter Chat will focus on the use of Twitter and other social media tools in campaigning. Join the Twitter chat: If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). Jump in to the conversation by adding #4Change to your Twitter message.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

In 2010, Komen Maryland strategically sent 103 email messages to constituents over 140 days. The results were astounding – the 2010 Race for the Cure® brought in more than $3 million through an evaluation by a third-party returned positive feedback on the frequency and quality of messaging. Incentives: Give a little to get a lot.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). An increase in email use, however, was visible in the 55+ age group, who used web-email 15% more in 2010 than in 2009.

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2010

in Atlanta, and the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is already buzzing. The webinars include: Friday, April 9 (Eastern Standard Time). Saturday, April 10 (Eastern Standard Time). Saturday, April 10 (Eastern Standard Time). Oh, and be sure to join in the fun on Twitter, using the #10NTC hashtag, as you follow along.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2010

Tweeting Raising Awareness, But Not Direct Dollars - The NonProfit Times Oct 1, 2010: "Tweeting Raising Awareness, But Not Direct DollarsBy Mark HrywnaOnly 3 percent of all Tweets by a sample of nonprofits were dedicated to fundraising or solicitation.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

She leads social innovation, philanthropy, and causes at Twitter and Blogs at Claire.us.com. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Claire about her work at Twitter and how non-profits can use the information network for good. Looking to get more out of Twitter? Check out the video. Watch the Video from #bbcon.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Fortunately, November is Member Appreciation Month here at NTEN, a time of celebration and cheer, whatever the weather is in your neck of the woods. NTENThanks Twitter StreamGraph Did you feel the love shared by your NTEN colleagues on the social web yesterday during NTEN Give Thanks Day? Thank you for being a member of NTEN!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Women Give 2010 is the first report to compare philanthropic giving between men and women across all income levels based on a nationally representative sample.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

Of those, only four are texting me regularly (2-3 times monthly). I know you’ve heard it… 2010 is the Year of the Mobile Web. It will surely stretch into 2011 and beyond, but 2010 is definitely the year to reap the benefits of early adoption. Nonprofit Text Messaging Benchmarks 2010. population!).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 11, 2010

We (the two partners of OpenIssue ) shared a cab from the Atlanta airport to the hotel when we arrived for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference. I use it all the time, but there are much better sources of good information on that – I’ve been sticking to writing what I know best. facebook scrm socialmedia twitter.

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2010

No, angry responses to your opinions don't count, but if computers beeped every time somebody used ALL CAPS or TMEM (Too Many Exclamation Marks!!!!) Box office trackers have started counting Twitter mentions to help predict movie openings. to make a point, we'd likely have fewer flaming trolls. Oof, that was kind of a long rant.

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Care2

DECEMBER 26, 2009

Chris McCroskey, founder of TweetCongress says that in 2009, the number of Members of Congress using Twitter has gone from two dozen to more than 160. However, about 90% of them still view Twitter as a one-way communication tool rather than having conversations with constituents, said McCroskey. Why it’s Important to Nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2010

In 2008, many of the friends of the Nonprofit Organizations MySpace migrated over to Facebook, then in 2009 and 2010 a good number of the new fans came from @NonprofitOrgs on Twitter. 2) You get access to Status Update Impressions [ announcement from Facebook ]: Raw number of times this story has been seen on your Wall.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 17, 2008

I think it will be a great time. So, if you want to catch up with me, email, and I’ll send you my phone # so you can call or text me, or twitter me. { So, if you want to catch up with me, email, and I’ll send you my phone # so you can call or text me, or twitter me. { I’m looking forward to it.

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