Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

The best ever resource and template for an editorial calendar comes from my colleague, Holly Minch at LightBox Collaborative who has been sharing her template in a google document since 2011. The 2014 LightBox Collaborative Editorial Calendar has arrived! Beautifully done–thank you for this excellent planning tool!”

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Tech Soup

MARCH 8, 2011

Rather than rely on my scattered brain to remember every great tool I find, I keep this meaty reference at my desk. Last week, Idealware announced the release of the 2011 edition. The book is updated for new tools, and it also carries all-new sections on collaboration, constituent management, and back office software.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 8, 2011

This week we welcome Marla Cornelius, co-author of Daring to Lead 2011: A National Study of Nonprofit Executive Leadership. If you're interested in learning more, this topic will be explored in more depth in the upcoming Daring to Lead 2011 brief: Inside the Executive Director Job , which you can find on the Daring to Lead website next month.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Date : February 19th, 2011. Description : Social media tools allow for people to connect: broadcasting messages to real time communication, online networking to offline collaboration. Location : San Antonio, TX. Topic : Social Media in Disaster Response. Related Links : Conference website.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

These range from private blogs to share privileged information and invite input; to online communities around face-to-face events; to project and partner collaboration; to communities of practice focused on specific topics. It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 30, 2011

Echoing Gore’s earlier emphasis on collaboration, Newell added, “The social model inside of it is collaborative and not competitive.” Newell said that they’ll be building curricula around Portal 2 by developing custom tools that allow students to create content to match educational programs.

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 8, 2013

But I have to admit, I’m not a fan of the Foundation’s Batch Data Entry tool. It was released in 2011 and hasn’t appeared to get a lot of love since. While Common Ground’s batch tool was far from perfect, a lot of organizations used it and relied on it. I’m very proud of this collaboration.

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AFP Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Nonprofit Weekly for Friday, October 14, 2011 - BizTimes : New social network for nonprofits launches at Nonprofit Center The Helen Bader Foundation founded MKE123 as a way for the nonprofit sector to collaborate. MKE123 is now housed under the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

For many nonprofits, it’s far more obvious that such tools can be useful than how to use them. In addition to funding, the tools below can engage new supporters, constituents and future advocates. But what can it be used for—outreach and engagement? Event management? How about fundraising?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Note From Beth: Back in 2011, I had pleasure of facilitating a panel discussion Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on technology and media with Rory MacPherson and Jai Sen from Sen Associates where I learned about research study they were conducting about social media use in the arts. How Strong Is Your Social Net? Research Studies'

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Wendy : If nothing else, Millennials are collaborative. I think collaboration and turning organizations inside out is the way organizations will operate in the future. Suzy : Collaboration is the best skill someone can have.

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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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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 7, 2011

For the purposes of this blog entry, at this moment in time (early 2011,) LibreOffice and OpenOffice.org are the same. I’ve been using this tool since it actually was StarOffice, more than 10 years ago, when it was first open sourced by Sun in 2000. It reads and writes all MS Office formats (except for Access files.)

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 8, 2011

President’s Update Fall 2011 Don’t be surprised, but we’re picking up the pace of change at Benetech! with the tools to teach reading to adolescent and adult beginning readers, such as those with developmental disabilities. Our team has been thinking hard about scaling positive social impact of technology work.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011." The full report is here. Paige spoke at a luncheon that Care2 sponsored of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW).

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, May 11, 2011 Fear not, nonprofit professionals! Second, use tools and practices. The cards focus on strengths-based reflections and are an easy tool to get meetings started on a positive note, even if you are discussing challenging issues. May 11, 2011 2:34 PM Sparkplug said. Great post, Aaron.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events. As courageous citizens connected with each other to express dissent and organize public actions, social media tools spurred activism and social change in unprecedented ways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

We used Dave Gray’s “ Board Thing ” online tool to crowdsource questions to discuss from the audience. What was most exciting for me was to finally meet three people in person after following their writing, blogs, and books for almost a decade.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2011

Since it is a cloud-based platform it helps users save on physical resource costs, allows greater flexibility for online work and collaboration and the ability to get applications off the ground quickly. Second Harvest in Japan.

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Tech Soup

JULY 5, 2011

Working across distributed teams is all about collaborative work with our colleagues who may be in different cities or even countries. NTC 2011 TechSoup virtual teams presentation. Eight Tools to keep your team connected. Webinar recording: Online Collaboration Tools. page for online collaboration tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Note from Beth: Last week, Washington, DC held its first ever Give to the Max Day where 1300 nonprofits were fundraising and experimenting with social media tools and raised over $2 million in 24 hours. On November 16, 2011, Minnesotans will take part in the 3 rd annual Give to the Max Day. Jeff Achen gives us the inside view.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration. million grant from the Google Inc.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 22, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we are collaborating with the Foundation Center on upcoming webinars designed to provide you with new ideas and tools to aid your organization. This live event will focus on visual tools designed to assist organizations in seeking support. Pacific time. Who Are the Presenters?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

I’ve written about it , submitted a session proposal with colleague Debra Askanase to the 2011 NTC, and recently had the opportunity to start a conversation on the topic of engaging your community across platforms in a GroupVine message (more information about my use of the tool at the bottom of this post). We need them both.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

On November 16, 2011, more than $13.4 14 guest blog post, “ 24 hours, millions of dollars, thousands of nonprofits—What gives in Minnesota? ,” I talked about how relationships were key to this collaborative social fundraising effort. And every year, the good folks in Minnesota share their results and lessons learned.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

” The book offers up advice and techniques on how to make your online channels – email marketing, web site, and newer tools like mobile and social media work together in a sophisticated strategy or your organization to reach its advocacy, fundraising, or community building goals. Sometimes easier said than done!).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

Semphonic Web Analytics Consulting: The X Change Non-Profit Analytics Challenge – "The Non-Profit Analytics Challenge is a rare opportunity for the brightest analysts in the digital measurement field to collaborate & assist non-profit organizations to optimize their websites. "" Apply today! What do you think?

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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. How Do I Collaborate with Others Using Video?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 20, 2010

The grant will support NTEN's work to educate technology leaders about the evolving role of technology in nonprofit work, and beyond that, to produce research and training on cloud technologies and data management, visualization, and collaboration.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of Tweeting posted by Kayla L. With the explosion of micro-blogging, the nonprofit world has a fantastic new tool to connect with the public in exciting and creative ways. February 24, 2011 11:05 AM Stephaniesaid. I totally agree. Check it out here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 27, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, April 27, 2011 All You Need is Love. Funny thing is, I learned the exact same thing in just one day while attending the ASU Lodestar Centers 2011 Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness. April 28, 2011 1:57 PM Sarah H said. April 28, 2011 4:42 PM Christian Vasquezsaid. May 1, 2011 11:34 PM Paulsaid.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2012

As of August 2011, an astounding 8.1 She collaborates with the organization’s campaign directors in reaching out to mothers through social media campaigns on the blogs, Facebook and Twitter. We, too, are online, but the fiesta is at Twitter. million Latinos, or 21% of the U.S. Latino population, were on Twitter.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. Especially with the increased use of social media tools to help community building activity around causes or specific organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

This morning, I had the huge honor of presenting the keynote at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, ON. What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 9, 2011

Join participants from at least a dozen countries on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 for the online TechSoup Jam. A jam is an online forum with participation in writing, based on a technological tool that allows the simultaneous interaction among participants located anywhere, provided they have Internet access. " About TechSoup Brasil.

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