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AUGUST 21, 2023

Created in November of 2012, GivingTuesday is a global movement to inspire generosity around the world. Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Use these 10 tips to kickstart your GivingTuesday prep!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2014

In reviewing the data and themes from the audience input, some terrific questions about engagement popped out: How can we become better at using social media so that our channels experience more engagement and convert people to get involved? How can we get people to talk to us? verena_fidelia) April 4, 2014.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2012

If there is one thing that nonprofit social media managers are learning (or should be learning) from utilizing new media it’s that technology is now constantly in flux. That said, in recent months Facebook has launched a slew of new features for Facebook Pages. 2) New Facebook Pages Manager App.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2011

I was honored when Holly agreed to do this post about the 2012 Editorial Calendar. And, now, we are excited to present the new and improved editorial calendar for 2012. Earned Media is Dead. OK, reports of the death of traditional media may be greatly exaggerated. Align Your Team.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2014

Gen X and gen Y both came of age during the rise mass Internet communications and increasingly shun print communications and fundraising while adapting quickly to new trends in mobile and social giving. They are also more likely to donate to a nonprofit directly from a social networking site or through text than any other generation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 4, 2012

posted by Carly Rowe , Social Media Specialist. In January of this year, nonprofit organization Invisible Children released “Kony 2012,” a video about Joseph Kony. Using Facebook and Twitter, signers have shared this petition with their followers and friends. Now is the time to act and give your cause the voice it needs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. The concept of empowering individuals to fundraise for a charity by asking their friends to donate has been around for years offline.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

But small causes here in Brazil make a very big difference in social impact. Another surprising data point was that “Animals & Wildlife” was the number one cause donated to by Brazilians at 22% – higher than any other country represented in the data. Just don’t give up!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Matt first learned about crowdfunding when he was raising funds to volunteer in Southeast Asia in 2012. 54% prefer to be thanked for their donations by email, 20% via text message, 9% by phone call, 7% by print letter, and 6% by social media message. ? 42% are most inspired to give by social media, email (16%), and TV ads (15%).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. Recent research suggests that taking and posting too many selfies on your Facebook profile (or other social channels) can be damaging to your relationships.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), 11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training.

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NTEN

JANUARY 5, 2012

Appeal to the massive subconscious mind to help sell your cause. They have studied how to appeal to the massive subconscious mind, and there are some interesting and sometimes bizarre takeaways for those of us engaged in social good. Here are seven of the most surprising ways to sell your cause. Katya Andresen. Network for Good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), 11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Despite increasing commercialism, the holidays traditionally get people thinking about ways they can give—whether they’re wrapping gifts for loved ones or donating time and money to a cause they care about. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. While Heather (shown in image below) may have raised just $100 for the 2012 event, she’s solid gold … actually, a “Double Diamond” fundraiser for Children’s Hospital of Colorado, with over $50,000 and 5 to 9 years of participation in the Courage Classic under her belt.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The moment you’ve all been waiting for, the official Cause Camp 2017 speaker lineup. Cause Camp is Nonprofit Hub’s annual conference, bringing the best and the brightest from both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, to inspire, educate and transform nonprofits of all shapes and sizes, from all over the world. Beth Kanter.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

If you're a seasoned digital marketer, you've probably noticed Facebook's organic reach has been declining steadily over the last four years. One of the main causes is the advancement of smartphones and their camera technology. Facebook has admitted to this trend, and it has also been supported by data.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social media may seem like the way to reach the next generation of donors. But, can you really raise money through social networks? Social Media Generation Profiles. Gen X: Second most active social network users. 18% are involved with non-profits through social media.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

posted by Christopher Chappell Social Media Coordinator Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. Nonprofits must stay on top of social media trends and create engaging experiences for millennials in order to capture their loyalty. National Chamber Foundation, 2012). Recommendations: Communication.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2017

posted by Christopher Chappell Social Media Coordinator Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company. Nonprofits must stay on top of social media trends and create engaging experiences for millennials in order to capture their loyalty. National Chamber Foundation, 2012). Recommendations: Communication.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has been doing incredible work for over 100 years and, while content marketing isn’t news to them, they’re using content along with social media to make sure the online world knows about their work. So far they’ve covered six matches between Bigs and Littles.

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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. Many charities or nonprofits only require activists to “like our Facebook page” or “retweet this” or “hashtag that.” Kony 2012 turned slacktivism on its head. DNA on a SHIRT.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source. billion for charitable causes. Your social media pages. Also, use this time to look into platform-specific fundraising opportunities, such as Facebook fundraising. Your website. Political contributions.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

November 27, 2012 is the first ever #GivingTuesday. However you choose to spend your money on holiday gifts, there are plenty of ways do it to benefit good causes and create change in communities that need it. You can send your Kiva Card by email, snail mail, post it to your Facebook friend’s wall or print and deliver it yourself.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Social Media Today | ROI: How to Measure Return on Investment in Social Media – A great post from Brian Solis on Social Media Today discussing the ROI of social media. "Over the years, Social Media experts attempted to redefine ROI for a new era of influence.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

But a shifting communications environment and changing donor demographics could render those best practices ineffective at best, and obsolete at worst, as early as 2012. Raising money in 2012 will require creativity and foresight. Get accustomed to using social media to communicate with all of your potential donors.

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CauseVox

JUNE 28, 2021

Since 2012, thousands of nonprofits have run campaigns on CauseVox ’s fundraising platform. Charity events don’t just raise money for your charity, they also help to engage your supporters and bring publicity to your cause. Yes, people will jump into ice cold water for your cause! Click to Tweet. Guest Speaker.

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Qgiv

JUNE 15, 2022

We know how to connect donors with your cause. O: Lots of nonprofits have struggled to adapt to changes in the social media and digital ad world. If you’re using Facebook, Instagram…really any social media platform you can’t use strategies from a few years ago (Okay, really, you can’t even use last year’s strategies).

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 10, 2018

And then in 2006, Facebook happened. For the first time in more than three decades, the growth of Facebook and other social tools made it possible to significantly widen the network for organizations who engaged in P2P fundraising. The rise of online fundraising tools did not significantly alter the potential donor audience.

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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. Finally, I will be offering a Google+ and Google Products Webinar for Nonprofits on February 28, 2012. e-Newsletter.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

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. In the United States, 66 percent of Internet users are on social networks.

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Care2

JANUARY 10, 2012

Advocacy Rising In 2012: What this Means for your Organization? Social Media Strategy Summit, Las Vegas. The Social Media Strategy Summit is packed with some great sessions where attendees will learn how to: Optimize your organization’s Facebook presence. Use social media promotions to engage.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptor: Facebook. Disruptive Model: Social Network. Why Facebook is a Fundraising Game Changer: John Haydon, blogger and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies , believes that without Facebook pushing the limits of how people use social media, fundraising wouldn’t be as social.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

charity: water , a nonprofit that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations, is leading the way when it comes to redefining nonprofit marketing; they are exceptional at inbound marketing, focusing on creating powerful content to inspire people to join their cause. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2016

Note from Beth: In the decade or so that I’ve been doing social media, I’ve always been an advocate of the “Listen, Learn, Adapt” approach to doing social and a decade later, it is still very important for success. If you manage social media accounts, you’re probably already doing some of this.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

For example, when a consumer of the ice-cream brand Wilcoxson's asked, on Wilcoxson’s Facebook page, if the gelatin in their cookies and cream ice-cream contained pork, their CEO responded on Facebook with “we don’t deliver outside of Montana and certainly not in Pakistan.”

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NTEN

JULY 23, 2012

[Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of an article in the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. By Laura Quinn, Idealware Odds are good that your organization is using multiple communications channels to reach people, from social media to direct mail and email to websites and blogs. How do you go about this?

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