Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2011

The project is training 300 NGOs in Jordan , Lebanon , Tunisia , Morocco , and other Arab countries to become networked ngos and use social media for civil society goals. A true public/private partnership, the funding partners include Microsoft and craiglist Charitable Fund. I’ll be Jordan and Morocco in March, 2011).

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 11, 2012

Your ultimate breadwinner for social media engagement is photos. The same rule applies with social media! Always tell/share your story with a photo, the more original the better. There are, of course, social media channels that solely rely on photos, such as Instagram and Pinterest. Like this article?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

When we started Fondeadora in 2011 (the first creative crowdfunding platform in Mexico, renamed to Donadora in 2016), processing online payments was very difficult. At Donadora, work with NGOs to help them tell simple, but impact-full stories in order to inspire donors to give. How has this impacted individual giving to NGOs in Mexico?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2011

In December, we launched the The Zoetica Salon on my Facebook Page with my Zoetica colleagues, Geoff Livingston , Kami Huyse , and Julie Pippert (the newest Zoetican ) where almost 8,000 nonprofit folks have been engaging in informal learning about nonprofits and social media. Top 10 Young Nonprofit Bloggers to Watch in 2011.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

My role was to document the event and collect stories. I was lucky enough to work along side Mark Horvath and Shawn Ahmed , both experts at capturing stories on video and sharing through social channels. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day. The Art of Story Capture.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A recent post by Isaac Kiehl highlighted social media, and in particular the use of online photos, as a means by which nonprofits can improve interaction with the community. Online video takes this interaction one step further. Video is a very powerful arrow in the content marketer’s quiver.

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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.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

My role was to document the event and collect stories. I was lucky enough to work along side Mark Horvath and Shawn Ahmed , both experts at capturing stories on video and sharing through social channels. This post is a roundup of the videos, photos, and tweets from the day. Here's an example.

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NTEN

JANUARY 13, 2012

Each year we designate November Member Appreciation Month and 2011 was no different. Was it awesome, but you wish we had covered more social media in the free programs? From the prizes to blog posts to the NTEN stories videos , we want to know what you thought.

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

we are looking at the current field of social video - what is working. now for nonprofits creating videos with impact? Video production is a. In the meantime, here are answers to a few of the frequently asked questions we receive about social video: What Is Social Video? On July 20 at 10 a.m.

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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. We have entered a new era of social media marketing. Share your first Snap to “My Story.” To begin, share your first Snap to your Story.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an expert of an article in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. The world was hungry for stories and visuals of the devastation, and we were consuming this media as much on YouTube as from CNN, as much on our lap- tops and iPads as on our TVs. That’s the story you need to tell.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 31, 2011

We've also got some more great resources on our blog – on how to tell stories with maps , video , even paid advertising ! If you like your stories in bite-size, infinitely repeating packages, GIF.tv Idealware just released their latest " Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide". Lots of seconds. Thanks Steve.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. The Growth in Smartphones and Social Media.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 19, 2012

We’ve all experienced videos, blogs, photos, or topics “going viral” online before our eyes – the number of views increases, our Facebook timeline fills with reposts of the story, or a hashtag rises up the trending charts. Crowdfunding Social Ventures at SXSW. At SXSW, there…. I’ve been….

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2011

Last month, the Japan earthquake and tsunami occurred on March 11th 2011, the first day of the conference. That morning, I saw the jaw-dropping photos and videos from the Japan tsunami disaster. Media – The campaign featured compelling video footage of the disaster and testimonies from Japanese attendees.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2012

When I think of story telling, I think of books. Stories surround us on the radio, in newspapers, in our music boxes, in short web videos and on large screens in movie theatres. Stories surround us on the radio, in newspapers, in our music boxes, in short web videos and on large screens in movie theatres.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Note from Beth: I’m planning a year-end campaign for one of my favorite charities and wanted some good tips on incorporating video. Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising by Michael Hoffman. Video Can Help Boost Donations in End-Of-The-Year Fundraising by Michael Hoffman. How big is video online?

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NetWits

APRIL 6, 2011

As you’ll hear Patty talk about in the video below, The Point had (and still has) a few problems which kept it from really taking off, but one great thing came of it – Groupon. Watch the video below to hear from Patty and learn more about that team, the work they are doing and how your non-profit could end up working with them.

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NTEN

JANUARY 12, 2011

Start thinking about success stories that you can share with your organization. to get success stories. For more Salt-n-Pepa Lyrics, check out this Youtube video. And for more fun nonprofit tech talk, check out our upcoming session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference. How about your board members?

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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. She was able to go to her boss and get some more resources in the budget for social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2012

How To Marry Social Media with Fundraising. Social fundraising is when your nonprofit integrates tried and true fundraising techniques with social media to inspire your supporters to raise money from their networks on your behalf. View more presentations from Beth Kanter. Engage influencers and free agents.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

"Haiti 365 will continue to evolve as more people create videos and sign-up to show their support. This project, housed on a social media enhanced micro-site allows people to commit to a year of service via an email sign up. Animoto supports not-for-profits and other humanitarian causes with free pro accounts."

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

TechSoup Global, the leading technology place for nonprofits, just announced it will kick off their annual Online Digital Storytelling Challenge January 13, 2011. Last year, over 100 organizations participated, with top submissions earning prizes from Flip Video, Adobe, Flickr, and GoldMail. Every organization has a story to tell.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 24, 2022

These events aim to showcase the work that the nonprofit has accomplished on behalf of the donors, and is also a great opportunity to involve beneficiaries to share their stories. Share photos and videos from the event if you send out an email campaign, and post them on your social media and website. Share your success!

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 5, 2019

What I did have was a network of friends who, like me, wanted to make a difference; social media pages at my fingertips; information on why the issue is so important; and limitless passion. My first year on staff, I nearly quadrupled our growth, going from $64,000 in annual revenue in 2011 to $244,000 in 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2011

It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits. In the video above, she talks about her love of music and philanthropy. Did they translate or were they lost in translation? IIE is managing the project.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2011

In late 2011, Funder’s Guide to Networks will synthesize the knowledge and publish a print publication for the broader field of philanthropy. A Tale of Different Networks: Netsquared and TSG (Video interview with Marnie). Story of Stuff. The Story of Stuff: An Inspiring Story. Leadership Learning Circle.

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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. Does it tell our nonprofit’s story? There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2011

If you’d like to share your stories, click here.]. How would you compare your organization with other nonprofits, in general, when it comes to using technology effectively (from databases to social media) to achieve your mission? We’ll share what they told us in this series of blog posts. Website: [link].

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NTEN

MARCH 20, 2012

We've all experienced videos, blogs, photos, or topics "going viral" online before our eyes - the number of views increases, our Facebook timeline fills with reposts of the story, or a hashtag rises up the trending charts. Crowdfunding Social Ventures at SXSW. Hot Button Issues at SXSW: Kony and Homeless Hotspots. I've been….

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NTEN

JUNE 28, 2011

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt from an article that first appeared in the June 2011 issue of NTEN:Change. The Internet is social media—it’s all social media. We'd aslo love to hear YOUR tips, strategies, or #FAIL stories about engaging volunteers for your organization via online communities.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

There are different media forms that mandate different types of content — and nonprofits must consider this as part of the online content strategy. People who reading content on their smartphones or tablets will not be consuming text heavy information – it has to brief text and visual or videos. What how to make that efficient?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 8, 2017

Encourage them to use their social network. According to the Global NGO Online Technology Report , Millennials are most inspired to give by social media. It’s crucial that you encourage your supporters to use social media to raise awareness for their fundraising efforts. Provide fundraising success stories.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

Google has also developed other online resources such as educational videos , case studies and better ways for you to connect with other nonprofits. All in all, a packed day before the official start of the 2011 NTC. I’ll be shadowing them to learn pearls of wisdom about how to capture video stories.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 19, 2010

and Randal Moss, Social Media Marketing Manager, MeadWestvaco. Social Media has an added benefit of being extremely track-able and monitor-able if you plan ahead. This is an excerpt from The Future of Nonprofits: Innovate and Thrive in the Digital Age , coming from Wiley in 2011. By David J. Neff, Founder, Lights.

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