Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

My Ocean , is a niche social network of more than 9000 divers and this guest post by Darren Barefoot describes some powerful outcomes for ocean conservation by bringing together several strategies: niche social network, crowdsourced data mapping, and deep engagement. million divers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 10, 2013

Supporting a cause is now easier than ever. Scrap the notion that in order to support a cause, you have to actually get your hands dirty. A portion of sales from each shirt also aided the zoo’s work to conserve wild orangutans. posted by Cooper Nelson , Marketing Manager. DNA on a SHIRT. Image from Spirit of Rebellion.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2013

With more than 80 million Millennials in the United States, this generation is challenging the status quo, redefining the way that people traditionally get involved with organizations. Since joining Care2 in 2011, Ashley has strategized with many nonprofits on the most effective way to engage with Care2''s members.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Weiner Consulting. it’s not cloud-based. it’s the cheapest. it’s the “best”.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Corporate giving allows nonprofits to maximize community support by leveraging nonprofit-oriented programs that companies have already established. As a result, these organizations can gain new connections with like-minded businesses and expand their networks. Nonprofits can gain even more support from this promotion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Beth’s Blog, September 2011. The group identified a few organizations that are using it well, but would it great to have a deeper field understanding of where we are with this technique. We identified several great examples of nonprofit using social media data for decision-making, mostly to support communications strategy.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 18, 2012

Overall, Convio clients raised 17 percent more online in the last three months of 2011 than in 2010. Of course, my first question was what made 2011 year-end fundraising different from years past, and I was excited to hear from Sara Thomas, Senior Manager, Digital Marketing at Ocean Conservancy on their year-end success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. Circles also help you organize your stream(s). See the Nature Conservancy’s Blog as an example: 10. Nonprofit Organizations on Google+.

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Tech Soup

JULY 26, 2011

Executive Build 2011. BetterWorld company policy supports and encourages all employees to volunteer up to two full days each month in their local communities. Humanity too, as well as with the Nature Conservancy , working on trails. BetterWorld believes in supporting thriving. Over the years. accessible for nonprofits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 15, 2011

No matter what mission a nonprofit is dedicated to, be it health care, housing, conservation, etc., Likewise, youth undoubtedly have a role in the fulfillment of the mission of any organization. This is why I believe that supporting youth development is crucial for the entire nonprofit sector. Witherspoon, D., Rivas-Drake, D.,

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

In this webinar, fundraising experts from Union of Concerned Scientists, Blackbaud and Care2 will analyze the most significant results of the newly released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. Join us on Wednesday, June 29 from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM ET for Multi-Channel Fundraising: Magic or Myth?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 22, 2011

Adobe’s software donation programs through TechSoup help organizations design powerful print collateral, create video accounts of their successes, build their web presence, and more. The Youth Voices global network currently includes more than 500 sites and a large, expanding number of grantees and organizations in 32 countries.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 19, 2015

In 2011, in the name of raising money for the Special Olympics, I participated in the Polar Plunge. As a native Texan going to graduate school in Wisconsin, I signed up on a sunny September day not only to support the cause, but also because it seemed like something that would make for a good story one day. Register here.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 5, 2011

Does your organization have a strategy? The Nature Conservancy. Here's a smattering of apps for you to check out: Human Rights Campaign's Buying for Equality app helps you support companies that support equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (scroll down on the right to find the app link).

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NTEN

AUGUST 1, 2011

Nonprofits around the globe are using online games not to only educate the public, but to get donations and supporters – and even help find cures for diseases. Gamers are exactly the kinds of people you want helping your organization succeed. Casey Golden, CEO, Small Act. What if video games could change the world? They already are.

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NTEN

APRIL 25, 2012

I often get the comment during a leadership seminar I teach that goes something like, "Well this is all well and good for large organizations, but what about my twelve-person NGO?" And the IFRC, my organization, has a Learning Network with many free courses for volunteers. 4) Share an application with an organization in your sector.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Its main efforts involve working with major seafood buyers to help them shift their purchases to more sustainable options, and with consumers to raise awareness about the connection between the seafood they eat and the health of the oceans, and to create grassroots support for sustainable seafood. How will you measure success?

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Achieve

JULY 14, 2022

In this guide, we’ll explore 6 types of emails that are sure to keep your supporters engaged, including: . A welcome series is an automated drip campaign used to educate and familiarize new subscribers with your organization. Let’s say your nonprofit specializes in wildlife conservation and you want to grow your donor base.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Millennials are giving small amount to multiple organizations. The next biggest way to give was online on organization’s website. 52% said they gave if their friends or family endorse the organization. Personal contact is important.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 31, 2011

A third (33%) of nonprofit executives take over from someone who was fired or forced to resign, according to the 2011 Daring to Lead report, which surveyed 3000 nonprofit executive directors earlier this year. 34% of nonprofit executives will depart within 2 years, yet only 17% of organizations have a documented succession plan.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I'm live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Millennials are giving small amounts to multiple organizations. The next biggest way to give was online on organization's website. 52% said they gave if their friends or family endorse the organization. Personal contact is important.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

For several years now, January 1st not only means the beginning of the New Year, but also an opportunity to look at trends in year-end fundraising emails from nonprofit organizations. Back in 2011, I started collecting all the emails that nonprofits sent me during the month of December and reviewed what was in my inbox. Emails By Date.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

Be sure to give the 2013 , 2012 , and 2011 reviews a look too. For 2014, I reviewed 445 email messages sent to me from 74 different nonprofit organizations between December 1st and 31st, 2014. On December 31st, I received 53 emails from 37 different nonprofit organizations, the most of any day. Email by Date. Email by Hour.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 13, 2011

Benetech President's Update Winter 2011 I’m pleased to provide you you a detailed update on Benetech for the first time in two years. Our team is helping activists and organizations worldwide ensure that the truth matters. It is a great testament to the strength of support for Miradi in the environmental sector.

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