NetWits

MARCH 31, 2011

While at SXSW 2011 I had the chance to talk with David J. Help ) while also becoming COO for a technology startup that helps non-profits raise money through social media ( HelpAttack )! and how the future of online fundraising is heavily tied to peoples social networks. Watch the Video from SXSW 2011.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2011

Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 6) Giving USA 2012: Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2011 :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download.

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NCE Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2011

PBSNewsHour had a recent segment on how charities are turning to social media as a fundraising tool now more than ever. She creates podcasts on the topic of social media for the Chronicle of Philanthropy and you should check them out. I’ve mentioned Allison in a previous post.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 8) Giving USA 2012: Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2011 :: Download. 14) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

Originally published in the November 2011 issue of Fundraising Success Magazine where I have written a quarterly column throughout 2011. In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. Executives have come a long way in understanding the Social Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2013

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of the research available to nonprofits about online communications and fundraising, social media, and mobile technology. 3) Giving USA 2012: Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2011 :: Download. 4) 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report :: Download.

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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. The range of nonprofits using social media and their subsequent levels of commitment vary widely — as do their expertise, implementation and, of course, return on investment. Absolutely not! Craziness!

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NetWits

JANUARY 14, 2011

Jeremiah Owyang, an industry analyst with digital strategy consulting firm Altimeter Group , interviewed 140 enterprise-class social strategists for a report on the “ Career Path of the Corporate Social Strategist ”. Do you plan on increasing your budget for social media efforts in 2011?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. Create Your Social Media Listening Dashboard.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2010

I am writing a book about social media for nonprofits. It will be published by McGraw-Hill in New York City and is scheduled to hit bookstores, Amazon and e-readers in Fall 2011. The book will include hundreds of best practices and feature numerous nonprofits that excel in their use of social media.

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey. First, go take this years survey.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Date : June 6, 2011, 10:30 am – 12 pm. Topic : Social Media Success in 30 Minutes Per Day. Description : The world of social media expands every day, supporting all those arguments. This session will review some of the primary components of social. Location : Toronto, ON, Canada. CanadaHelps.

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NetWits

APRIL 12, 2011

I had a chance to spend time with Petri at SXSW this year where we talked about how Make-a-Wish Foundation of American is using social media as part of their digital strategy. His perspective storytelling and letting the Make-a-Wish brand roam free in the social space was impressive.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Related Links: Table of Contents :: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2011

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Related Links: Table of Contents :: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

The reports listed below are just a small sampling of some of the research available to nonprofits on the subjects of online fundraising and social media. Social Media: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. 2014 Social Change Impact Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download.

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NetWits

APRIL 1, 2011

He goes by the name Hardly Normal and fights to put a face on homelessness by using the internet, social media and InvisiblePeople.TV (content can be intense) to share stories about real people battling with being out on the street. While at SXSW 2011 I had a got a few minutes to catch up with Mark. with Frank Barry.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2011

If you’ve been around the non-profit social media scene for any amount of time you’ve probably heard of (or even met) Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). After their session I got some time to talk with Danielle about the world of social media for non-profits.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2011

She essentially runs all marketing and communications projects – including social and digital media work for her organization. What’s really interesting about Joelle’s work is that she helps build community through social media for the 155 overnight summer camps that the FJC supports across North America.

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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? Who maintains your social media campaigns? Blog: wfwnotesfromthefield.wordpress.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Title: Social Media Manager. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns?

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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? Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Posterous: BigCatRescue.posterous.com.

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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?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 4, 2011

Date : August 4, 2011. Topic : Social Media Done Right in 30 Minutes/Day. Description : Even if you have only 30 minutes for social media in each day you can use these methods to be strategic and make the most of your engagement. Location : New York, NY.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Blackbaud @ SXSW 2011. South by South West Interactive 2011 is upon us. It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. Title: Social Media for Social Good: How Digital Charity is Changing our World. Follow Frank on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

Sadly, those posts didn’t get much traction in 2011. That said, for 2011 the 10 most popular posts were: 1. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits (20,608 Views). 10 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits on Social Media (14,242). Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits (10,425).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Related Links: Table of Contents :: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Social media has revolutionized the way tech savvy arts and cultural organizations communicate. When checking out our Altru user’s social media pages, one garden caught my attention: Bok Tower Gardens. Sharing photos across social media garners a lot of attention for your page. Start a conversation.

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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? I join as many social media sites as I can and try to spend time learning each community so I can offer advice to others on how to engage with them. Website: www.nwf.org.

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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? We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

Date : April 27, 2011. Topic : Nonprofits & Social Media. Social media has fundamentally shifted the way we communicate, personally and professionally. Learn from industry leaders, cutting-edge social media consultants, and fellow nonprofit practitioners. Description : Facebook? Foursquare?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Title (s): Manager, External Affairs and Associate, Social Media & Recruitment. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? What social media tools are you currently utilizing?

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2011

NCE Social Media is no exception. Social Media Etiquette. Social Media as a Fundraising Tool for 2011. It would be the end of the year without another Top Ten list. Here are the top 10 posts from the past year. 10 Commandments of Posting Online. Facebook’s EdgeRank. Megaphones.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Idealware created the Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide to help organizations like yours determine what results and benefits you can reasonably expect from social media, and to guide you through the process of identifying the right channels for different goals. Social media is a conversation the world is having.

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