Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Mobile: m.nature.org. Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Direct mail and e-newsletters are still the leaders. What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

Written for the June 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine , where I am writing a quarterly column throughout 2011. Finally, if strategically designed, your blog will grow your e-newsletter list and communities on social-networking sites faster than any other tool available today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

When Mashable first started buzzing about Pinterest in December 2011, I took a quick look at the site and thought to myself, “Shopping, crafters, and foodies. Go mobile with Pinterest. Add the Pinterest icon to your webite, blog, and e-newsletter. e-Newsletter. e-Newsletter. Happy pinning!

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Care2

APRIL 9, 2012

In particular we were excited to see advocacy response rates increased 28% between 2010 and 2011. The study also has some great data on how nonprofits are expanding their use of social media and mobile. Overall, email open rates held steady between 2010 and 2011. In 2011, the median email open rate was 14%.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.?

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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. e-Newsletter. Add the Google+ icon to your website, blog, and e-newsletter! See the Nature Conservancy’s Blog as an example: 10.

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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. Register for our Event Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to the 5 whitepapers referenced in this post. Register Now!

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Experience shows us that only 40% of your 2011 fundraisers will return for next year’s event. Register for our Event Fundraising Newsletter and immediately get access to 5 whitepapers. You’ll start learning more about using social media to empower participants, increasing team captain effectiveness, mobile fundraising and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ). If your communities are not growing, then something is missing from your social media strategy (good content, right voice, e-newsletter, blogging, etc). Related Links: 11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers for 2011.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 9, 2013

This article was originally posted in AFP’s weekly eWire newsletter. A 2011 Gleanster survey found their most important value drivers were: Testing and measuring everything. I cover more —mobile, channel integration, messaging, structure—in a recent AFP webinar, which you can watch here.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 3) Tailor the message for a mobile world.

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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. Today, for the exact same reason, we’re starting from the beginning in mobile website design. Make sure that it links to your mobile website home page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2010

I remember a hot consulting topic was how to get your database off those 3x5 cards into an excel spreadsheet or how to mail merge in Outlook to send out an e-newsletter. . See you in 2011 in Washington, DC. The volunteers went out to the community and worked in the offices of local organizations. Photos: Lydia Mann - Flickr.

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Tech Soup

MAY 5, 2015

In 2011, YouTube started letting people post their videos with Creative Commons licenses. Vine is another popular short video tool that is mainly geared to smartphones and other mobile devices. Can I Use That Image for My Website or Newsletter? The average length of the most viewed YouTube videos is 4 minutes and 20 seconds.

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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. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2011

Written for the March 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine , where I am writing a quarterly column throughout 2011. * * * * * * * * * * *. Rather, they needed to be presented with a great, big, flashy exit sign to “Donate Now,&# which gave rise to the all-powerful e-newsletter.

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sgEngage

MARCH 18, 2011

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking 2011 NTEN Nonprofit Technology Conference – Day 2 Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on March 18th, 2011 Day 2 of NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference ( #NTC ) in Washington, DC is when things really kick into high gear.

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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. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The following is an excerpt from the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits and was published in the September 2011 edition of Fundraising Success Magazine (@ frsuccess ). Reads blogs about social media and mobile technology. Mobile technology enables that.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

After spending all that energy and time researching, writing, and editing 75,000+ words about social and mobile media best practices for nonprofits – living and breathing it for three months straight – it was frustrating, heart-breaking, mind-boggling even to have to let it go and accept that the book was going to be imperfect. .”

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Connection Cafe

JULY 11, 2019

The internet makes it easier than ever to create content and become an influential individual…since its founding in 2011, Creators on Twitch have raised over $115 million for over 300 charities across the globe. Recognition (social media, website, newsletter). Incentivizing Creators to Get Involved. Keep it Creator-focused.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2014

This is the 2013 edition of my annual review of year-end email subject lines that started in 2011 and continued in 2012. As nonprofits continue to shift to more mobile friendly strategies the smart organizations will start focusing on other time frames. December e-newsletter: Our New Year’s Resolution! Your thoughts?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2016

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. Be sure to check out 2014 , 2013 , 2012 , and 2011 too. Yes, those cute little icons that have invaded our online and mobile communication have invaded the inbox. Best of the Best.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 1, 2015

Be sure to give the 2013 , 2012 , and 2011 reviews a look too. And with more than 50% of all emails now opened on a mobile device it’s vital to be mobile friendly. The text message was sent to me at 8:08pm ET, which is outside of peak online giving hours, but perfect for mobile users. Here it is! A terrifying fate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 18, 2011

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Currently WITNESS’ e-newsletter helps raise the most online dollars. What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 9, 2013

The convergence of mobile, social, data, and wearable technologies means a lot of data about our preferences will be generated and that means we will have a more customized experience. He got the NTEN Award IN 2011. Their terms include channels like text, Twitter and other mobile oriented channels. Cloud & Mobile.

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