Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The first social networking tool the organization utilized was MySpace is 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?

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Online networks were used to help organize the national day of action but the action was not about "likes" or fans or messages. While the online networks may have taken off in terms of size and activity, is that where the power of this day of action was rooted? It's not about the "network".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

How Nonprofits Can Use Measurement to Adapt to the Facebook Algorithm Change – guest post by Meghan Keaney Anderson, Hubspot. In 2011, HubSpot’s Dan Zarrella conducted extensive research on the topic of social media timing. Lists turn Facebook into a media consumption channel in addition to a social network.

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Care2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

What fundraising strategies will be a game changer for nonprofits in 2011? It's time to start really thinking about how we can use geo-location tools to show our impact, engage volunteers and donorswherever they are, in context. What’s on tap for social media and advocacy? Holly Ross, NTEN. And not apps. Jocelyn Harmon: Care2.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2011

Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation -- one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , "Let's Go Stalking! It's a very useful tool that I'm loving because of how it is improving my communication with our friends on social media." How Can I Learn More?

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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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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? Greatest Challenges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

In this survey sample of 170 nonprofits receiving $5 million or more in foundation funding, they use performance measurement data as a management tool. The report does not include any examples or mini-case studies what data these nonprofits are using to inform their understanding of their progress and efforts to improve on an ongoing basis.

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NTEN

JUNE 20, 2011

Every campaign, every organization, and really, even every individual engaging with others online has a set of tools and techniques they've learned from and rely on every day. The ToMamaWithLove campaign saw them try some new tools as well as some trusted favorites, even with a budget of $0 and a lot of volunteer time. Infrastructure.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

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? We currently use a plethora of online tools to spread the word and talk to people.

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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? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. The ROI for us is measured in lives saved more than just the money raised to do so. com Aug 14, 2000: my.care2.com/savethecats.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

In 2011, Blackbaud and the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council conducted an online survey of individuals who have participated in at least one run, walk or ride event in the last two years. Getting your participants to harness the power of their individual networks through social media will pay off in the long run. Measuring Success.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 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? The last thing we do is measure our market share in the social media space.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

I asked Best Friends Marketing Coordinator Claudia Perrone how they were measuring success. The ultimate KPI, of course, is dog adoptions. Michelle, was a participant in the Measuring Networked Nonprofit peer learning groups supported through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

Note from Beth : As I’m sprinting to towards the deadline of my next book on Measurement and Networked Nonprofits , co-authoring with the goddess of measurement, KD Paine , I’m grateful to have some terrific guest posts like this one from Simon Mainwaring. Simon blogs at simonmainwaring.com and tweets @simonmainwaring.

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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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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." After all, building and maintaining a meaningful social media presence requires a significant investment of time — and it’s not always easy to measure the return on that investment.

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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. What people in the room were most hungry for were tips and steps on listening and measurement.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The format will work for pretty much any event type, including: Auctions 5Ks Fundraising concerts Conferences/panels Galas Remember, as you plan a hybrid event, come up with ways to engage both audiences in equal measure. You wouldn’t want to focus all of your attention on one set of supporters, causing the other attendees to feel neglected.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

. “ Mobile is the Needle, Social the Thread ” is the name of a presentation from Pew Internet data that illustrates the rapid growth of mobile connectivity and social networking in the U.S., Learn about the tools available that bring mobile, web and social together. Larry has been working with nonprofits for 28 years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2010

On October 21, from 3:30-6:00, I’ll be leading a Networked Nonprofit workshop at the conference. network strategy.). A recent study of foundation leaders use of social media , indicates that more leaders are personally using the tools, but there is a long way to go.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Here’s a small list of articles and blog posts that help frame this topic, including how the term “Data-Informed” was using in my recent book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit.” Beth’s Blog, September 2011. ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.” Alliance Magazine, September 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

Note from Beth: This past year has been a deep exploration into how nonprofits can use measurement and reflection to improve their practices as a networked nonprofit and social media. As part of my work at the Packard Foundation, I designed and facilitated several peer learning groups and exchanges. Flickr Photo by Johnny Hall.

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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. What do you think?

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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. Hold weekly interdepartmental meetings.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Victor d’Allant, founder of SocialEdge , kicked things off with a lively presentation of seven ways to improve your social media life, noting it’s not about the tools, it’s about the story, and making an embarrassing admission: “I am not on Facebook,” Victor said. Which tools are you using and why?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

This new free online data visualization and mapping tool demonstrates the value of applying technology to philanthropy, in this case, creating a place to find out how and where foundations are supporting U.S. Foundation Center's new Foundation Funding for U.S. To quote an overly used advertising tag line: know the gaps.

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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. Peggy shared her experience as the Executive Director of WiserEarth , the Social Network for Sustainability. What tools do they use?

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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. When it comes to the 350 network, the branding is really the branding of the community, long before any organization had formed to support it. What do you measure every day, week, month, year? Cause-First.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

So, let’s get out the nonprofit vote for the nonprofit panels at SXSW 2011 ! I hope you’ll also vote for my panel proposal, Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World and while you’re there vote for the other awesome nonprofit panel proposals (I’ve shared a list below). They want to connect. What works?

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NTEN

MAY 9, 2011

They are the result of research — measuring something quantitatively or qualitatively, formally or informally; usually involving a question, a purpose, and by necessity a methodology and instrument. All data depend on measurement, even data as common and seemingly objective as the weather. What if I don't speak loudly enough?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Over the past two years, as part of my work as Visiting Scholar for nonprofits and social media at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, I have had the opportunity to participate in The Network of Network Funders (NNF) , a community of practice for funders who are intentionally investing in and working through networks.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 28, 2013

This is an update of a TechSoup article we posted online in November 2011. The late Apple founder and CEO, Steve Jobs, famously announced the post-PC era in March 2011 during the launch of the iPad 2. Jobs was as usual quite prescient. Someday, I guess, used PCs and other IT equipment will be a rarity.

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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. Computer & printer networking. Because you can’t change performance without showing that you’re measuring it.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

And in each of these we will talk a bit about tools, tactics and strategies. Analog Tools. What this means for tools, specifically, is that we don’t actually like technology. The tools in an analog world fulfilled a specific function but did not influence our planning or programs. Digital Tools. So let’s dive in!

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

When it comes to innovation in civil society, there is nothing that can match the speed and ingenuity of communities that come together to make a change, develop a tool, or feed a need. As such, adoption can be used as a currency , measuring the worth of your programs, services and opportunities. Libraries + Networking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2013

As we head into the year’s big Giving Day season, we wanted to share four big things you need to do now to prepare a successful campaign: #1: Set explicit, measurable goals, so you know what success looks like. Giving Days aren’t just about dollars raised—though they certainly can bring in lots of cash for worthy causes.

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