Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? I also love Twitter, but that’s just my personal obsession with the tool!

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This figure represents a massive adoption of this connective tech with only 5% of American adults using social media in 2005 and 50% in 2011. [1]. It’s no secret that video is a very strong marketing tool. Social media has become more and more saturated with video content as marketers are realising video’s real potential.

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Achieve

JULY 26, 2021

Use a multi-channel fundraising approach. Use a multi-channel fundraising approach. Multi-channel fundraising — or using multiple forms of outreach to connect with your donors — is a very effective way to reach your base. Here are some different fundraising channels that you could try: . John founded Snowball in 2011.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Have you been able to use these tools to raise money online? We also provide reliable content in our article posts, which are often picked up by the media which brings even more awareness.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

In 2011 I had gotten in the very bad habit of listening to (mostly) CNN in the background while working… all day long. Enter The Colbert Report and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart : VIDEO: 2011: A Look Back. The Daily Show remembers the important stories of 2011 so you don’t have to. . e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs? What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The Cute Dog Theory or more precisely the Cute Animal Theory states that including cute animals in your social media content inspires more people to share the content. If don’t believe that is true, check out this YouTube video from VW of dogs barking the theme from Star Wars as a Superbowl Teaser. And now, mobile.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

[Editor's note: The following first appeared in the September 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. After Hours Posting Timing is important for a communications channel like Facebook. You'll also lose the spontaneity that is important for this type of conversational channel. By Beth Kanter, Beth's Blog. You can see the checklist here.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

That's what happened with the Art Project—a new tool we're announcing today which puts more than 1,000 works of art at your fingertips, in extraordinary detail." – "The rise of social media has led to an exponential proliferation of content online and widespread demand for tools to filter that information.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today. Can mobile drive volunteers activists, to engage across other media channels? What is the key to a viral campaign which combines these outreach tools. Nonprofits need two things: engagement strategy and to think differently about content.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The Center wanted to expand its reach, connections, and impact using social media and received grant funding in 2011 for social media planning and implementation through 2012. Everyone brings something unique to the table, whether it's content, tech skills or social media know-how. The knowledge doesn't just reside with one person."

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 7, 2022

In 2011, the DonorVoice collaborated with around 250 nonprofits to find out what they had done well to keep about 1,200 donors loyal for many years. As you consider the best donor retention strategies, think of the ways you can engage donors with the resources you already have, as well as with tools you’ll likely invest in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. That said, here’s a tool kit to help you ask for that raise and get it. Good luck.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 11, 2016

Launched in 2011, Snapchat is an image and video messaging app that is very popular with tweens and teens and increasingly Millennials and Gen Xers. Promote your Snapcode and share your Snapchat Username on multiple communication channels. Do not be lame on Snapchat. We have entered a new era of social media marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2010

The 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference will take place on March 17-19, 2011 in Washington, DC. Online tools for capacity mapping and resource matching: The big picture. Reduce/Reuse/Recycle: Repurposing Content for Various Channels. Online tools for capacity mapping and resource matching: The big picture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits. All in all, a packed day before the official start of the 2011 NTC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The question now is, short of paying for promoted posts, what can nonprofits do to adjust to these changes and make sure their content earns the sort of reach and virality needed to engage new volunteers, donors and advocates? Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help your content remain top-of-stream. Tactic 1: Audit your content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Disparate marketing channels complicates the life of the average NPO today. Learn about the tools available that bring mobile, web and social together. The campaign is an example of an integrated social/mobile campaign that seamlessly integrates the message across different channels for different audiences.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 29, 2011

The Online Community MeetUp ended 2011 by shifting the focus to the meetup organizers – the TechSoup Online Community and Social Media Team. Graves manages communications via TechSoup's many social media channels.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2013

In their gigantic 2011 email benchmark report, Marketing Sherpa indicated the most effective way to improve email message relevancy was to automatically send email based on triggers.What's a triggered email campaign? They also help cross-promote other channels and engagement opportunities. And best of all, they're automated!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org has succeeded in connecting with a younger audience that not only reads its content but is also inspired to take action. Says Giller, “Our theory of change is engaging users around content that shows how being green can reshape our world can empower personal behavior change and ultimately impact society at large.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

They send relevant content based on subscriber interests, preferences and actions. A 2011 Gleanster survey found their most important value drivers were: Testing and measuring everything. Delivering personalized content to your audiences can significantly increase click-through rates. Building in targeting capabilities.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

There is little argument that email and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming mandatory tools for supporter outreach. These communication channels provide nonprofit organizations with an immediate and effective way to solicit, cultivate, and engage donor support.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Last week, I facilitated an interactive keynote in Seattle at 2011 Tech for Good Leadership Summit sponsored by Microsoft Community Affairs , in partnership with NPower Seattle. By all accounts , the event held the space for peer learning. Social Network Analysis Tools for Social Media. Watech4good Summit.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

a brand via online channels, social media communications and website content. Two weeks before the 2011 San Francisco municipal elections, mayoral candidate David Chiu. In the David Chiu world, it refers to a continuous feedback loop that includes both online and offline channels. development.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 28, 2011

online community channels. Peter Cheer shares the upcoming 2011 da Vinci Awards celebrating global excellence in assistive technology, slated for September 22 in Dearborn, Michigan. There is also the Accessibility Unconference in Boston on September 17, 2011. Tools for Free. Opening Hearts and Minds. and Ottowa.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

In our session on Community Voice at NTEN’s 2011 Nonprofit Techology Conference, Arthur provided a case study of the LikeMinded program and how it was built based on engagement with the community. We also used tools like UserVoice to get feedback from those who could not join us in person. Tools to Reinforce Positive Interaction.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. Which tools are you using and why? Learn more about Greg on LinkedIn.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

Social video includes the sharing of videos across networks and channels along with the rise of video meetings, workshops, and collaboration sessions integrated with social media tools. In future NPLive sessions we will dig deeper with social video collaboration tools like. Is It Different from Digital Storytelling? early beta).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0:

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0:

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2011

There are two cohort groups, one working on strategic use of a single channel and a more advanced group working on an integrated strategy. With both, the process begins with setting SMART objectives and Kami Huyse points out why this is important. Capacity: People, content, work flow, learning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Yet surprisingly, now 14 months after its release, 90% of the content still rings true. Readers understand that one era compliments and empowers the previous one and that the set of tools associated with each era are not meant to be replaced by the tools indicative of the the era that follows. The Static Web, Web 2.0:

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012

With 90% of your nonprofit’s supporters and donors now accessing the Internet on multiple devices every day , nonprofits really need to prioritize mobilizing their Web content. The content background should be white with black text. Feature Fresh Content Prominently. Limit Your “About Us” Content to One Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2011

Building on this concept, Beth asked nonprofit leaders to enter the contest by explaining what their organization’s singular, most important activity would be in 2011 that would at-once drive social impact, engage supporters and increase revenues. I wish you all luck in your 2011 brand journey. SafeAmerica Foundation , Bill Soule.

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Achieve

JULY 14, 2022

Email is a tried-and-true marketing tool in the mission-driven sector. Despite the rising popularity of other digital channels like social media and. Despite the rising popularity of other digital channels like social media and. You get to decide on the specific content and frequency of your welcome campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2011

For many years, wish.org primarily served as a direct response promotional channel, with every change designed to shorten the path to a transactional relationship. Recently, we adopted a new vision for wish.org and our online channels, including social networks. Content Curation. Active Social Engagement/Sharing Channels.

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