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Three Ways Social Media Has Negatively Affected the Nonprofit Sector (and What We Can Do About It)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Or, if your nonprofit works to protect the environment or animals, for every tragic loss of habitat or endangered species, share a story of conservation or progress. 3) Social media burnout. Other ways that social media has negatively affected the nonprofit sector that we need to be aware of and deal with?

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Is “Ambient Data” from Social Media Channels Useful for Funders?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Alliance Magazine, September 2012. Also, check out Lucy’s Digital Civil Society wiki for examples of open data used for the social good. Alliance Magazine, September 2012. Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. ” Lucy Bernholz, “ Data-first Philanthropy.”

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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. RM: We started with a dozen leaders who responded to the call to join our first Outdoor Afro Leadership Team in 2012.

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A Few Predictions for Nonprofit Development Technology in 2012

NTEN

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? When NTEN asked whether I’d be willing to predict tech trends for in 2012, I, of course, asked my Magic 8 Ball™. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Ditto for a social media campaign. Weiner Consulting.

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Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Mobile Website

Nonprofit Tech for Good

With smartphones now outselling PCs and tablet sales surpassing even the most conservative of estimates, the majority of your nonprofit’s supporters will likely be browsing your website on mobile devices by 2013 – and unfortunately most nonprofits are not prepared for this dramatic shift in Web communications.

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Giving Trends in Brazil: How Crowdfunding & Social Entrepreneurs Are Transforming the Nonprofit Sector

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A lack of government resources in the slums and low-income areas to address the problem of animal abandonment and cruelty has inspired many Brazilians to give to nonprofits that support animal welfare and wildlife conservation. Doare was founded in 2012 with a focus on recurring donations. 77% have never heard of #GivingTuesday. ?

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Four Must-Haves for Your “Thank You for Your Donation!” Landing Page

Nonprofit Tech for Good

An excellent example is last year’s “ Thank You from all of us from Ocean Conservancy ” video: 2) Add social networking pitches to your landing page. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. and sometimes all it takes is a simple ask.

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