Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2013

I will summarize the top takeaways and the call to action: Nonprofits and the people who work for them have to loose their fear of taking risks and that opens us up to fail and improve. This means front loading failure as well as doing “after action reviews.” Shari (@silsen) April 13, 2013. npfail #13ntcbets.

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TechImpact

JULY 16, 2014

According to a 2013 study conducted by Blackbaud , overall donations to nonprofits increased in 2013 by 4.9%, and digital donations increased 6.4%. Why are Americans donating more to charitable causes more than ever before despite the severe economic climate of 2013? Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Program interests.

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC. 3 Must-Watch Presentations for all NTEN 2013 Attendees , Nonprofit Hub. npfail Reflections and Call to Action from NTC Plenary on Failure , Beth Kanter. NTC 2013 , Simren Deogun. Rebooting Your Digital Community Building , Lori Jacobwith.

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Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

These numbers are dismal and nonprofits should not expect these figures to change drastically heading into 2013. “People did not sign up for your list, take your advocacy action, or donate because they wanted to get more fundraising appeals in their inboxes. Fundraising consultant, Nick Allen, sums it up perfectly. ”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. Furthermore, email still dominates among online adults of all ages and thanks to the rise of social media, e-newsletter growth in the nonprofit sector grew 14% in 2013, especially for small nonprofits. Text-based calls-to-subscribe no longer work.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2020

Using example proven strategies and tactics, checklists, tools and action steps, you’ll learn how to how to effectively use social media, blogs, video, online and offline marketing, your website and more. First published in 2013, this is a book I refer to often and find its practical action steps still relevant today.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 5, 2013

When : April 12-13, 2013. While you won't be able to attend #NTCBeer, your participation in the Online NTC will leave energized and brimming with the actionable strategies you need to create the change you want to see in the world. And, of course, you'll have access to all of the recordings long after the event.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The objective is to arrive at actionable strategies for strengthening those relationships. In 2013, CEO Reed Hastings committed to moving from being a content distributor to becoming the creator of award-winning productions. Open Windows In July 2020,orgSource surveyed approximately 300 association executives.

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Nonprofit Source found that 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action: . On the day, have a compelling post and a clear call to action. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Online Advocacy :: The online action network is now featured under a catch-all “Act Now” link. Closed Online Community :: Nonprofits began to offer online accounts to supporters that saved their information for future action alerts and online giving. World Wildlife Fund :: Today. View: worldwildlifefund.org.

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TechImpact

JUNE 10, 2014

55% of those who engage with nonprofits via social media have been inspired to take further action. Facebook refers 29.4% of traffic to donation pages?on on #GivingTuesday. Twitter sent 700% more visitors to Canadian donation pages on Dec. For every 1,000 fundraising emails sent?a a nonprofit raises $17. raises $9,237.55.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JULY 27, 2013

Which one of the 70 tips for how to become a more effective leader did you select as a 2013 New Year''s Resolution? This list was published last December in my blog, about the time many leaders were identifying their professional and personal goals for 2013. Err on the side of taking action 13. Communicate clearly and often 14.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 28, 2013

If you’re going to the BBCON 2013 Conference starting September 29 th , you should expect a great conference filled some of my favorite nonprofits and campaigners who will be sharing their insights in email marketing, storytelling via multiple channels, and social media wins and fails. 3:00 to 4:15.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% Add calls-to-action to your “Thank You” landing page. Add visual calls-to-actions to better motivate your donors to take further action on behalf of your nonprofit. The color of the button should be bold to ensure that donors can immediately see and tap or click the button.

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Care2

JANUARY 24, 2013

Make 2013 the year your fundraising comes of age. Join Paul Habig of SankyNet, Sarah Alexander of Food & Water Watch, and Eric Rardin of Care2 as they outline the critical and often easy ways you can boost your fundraising results in 2013. Using Facebook ads to drive online actions. Engaging on Facebook, converting in email.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

On March 18, 2013, NGOsource. NGOsource is offering a trial membership to grantmakers who are new to global giving or would like to see NGOsource in action. The trial membership is available to grantmakers who join NGOsource by March 18, 2013. grantmakers and a burden on the very organizations they hope to support.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2014

Fifty-five percent of those who engage with nonprofits via social media have been inspired to take further action. Facebook refers 29.4% of traffic to donation pages. on #GivingTuesday. Source: Artez Interactive. Source: Waggener Edstrom. For every 1,000 fundraising emails sent. a nonprofit raises $17. Source: M+R and NTEN. one-time donors.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

About the expert: Amanda Ross is the owner of BrashBerry – creative web design and growth agency for Social Good and Nonprofit organizations that builds stuff their audience will love and inspires them to take action. She officially started her full time business in 2013, and has designed hundreds of digital and real products.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

In their 2013 study, they found that some 57% of people who watch a video for a nonprofit go on to make a donation! When creating a Facebook Ad for a year-end campaign, it’s imperative to have an eye-catching visual and a specific call-to-action. 3) Create strategic Facebook Ads.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

The post or tweet will then link to your website – your online marketing hub – where the supporter will be compelled to take an action like donating or signing up for an email list. 2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. No Kid Hungry takes photos of their volunteers in action and posts them on Facebook.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

It’s not enough to simply place a number on your website; connect it with the right message that empowers your constituents’ to take action. Chances are it will be my favorite word for 2013. Look to 2013, how can they’re gift make a difference. Make Every Email Count. My favorite word for 2012 is SEGMENT!

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2013

2013 winner, Missing Treatment , is a tool through which individuals can report when vital, and government-promised medicines do not arrive in their local pharmacies. The Community Boost_r site recently got a makeover — visit it and read up on how technology is used for good in Eastern Europe. The ReStart Romania. Initiative.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

In 2013, Pew discovered 71% of U.S. Waggener Edstrom published a statistic stating 55% who engaged with causes via social media have been inspired to take further action. Buffer discloses that tweets with images receive 18% more clicks and 150% more retweets. online adults are now Facebook users.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

As we approached Valentine’s Day 2013, we decided to try an experiment with our last Valentine’s Day e-retail email before the shipping deadline. Making the commitment to include and promote one item in at least two emails per month is s a cost-efficient and effort-efficient strategy.

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

The call to action in the letter is clear, and I think one that resonates with any nonprofit who struggles to find more efficient ways to achieve their mission and to raise support from grant-makers and donors to help them do that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 13, 2013

” One method that some nonprofits engage in to improve an event or campaign is an “ After Action Review.,” Next time you make a mistake or your team is doing an after action review, don’t cringe. How can we encourage this as both individually and organizationally?” Do the failure bow.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

Blackbaud just released it’s 2013 Charitable Giving Report, showing steady growth for all nonprofits. Turn 2013 Fundraising Research into Actionable Fundraising Ideas in 2014. In fact, the 4.9% increase in giving is the largest since the recession. And small nonprofits grew their online fundraising by 18.4% compared to 2012!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2013

See3 Communications and YouTube, along with the Nonprofit Technology Network, announced today the launch of the 2013 DoGooder Video Awards. The Funny for Good Award: Recognizing effective use of comedy to make people laugh and take action. The DoGooder Awards recognize the creative and effective use of video in promoting social good.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 1, 2014

of of Americans over the age of 16 volunteered in some capacity between 2009, and 2013. Now that you know exactly which volunteers you’re trying to attract to your nonprofit, target the call-to-action copy on your email blasts, website copy, and social media feeds that will appeal to that demographic. Target your recruiting messaging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you have yet to view your nonprofit’s website on a tablet or smartphone , do so as soon as possible and be prepared to be a little shocked and somewhat dismayed — and hopefully inspired to take action. Nonprofits have been woefully slow at preparing for the Mobile Web.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. You can leverage your email list to drive further action on other platforms. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

About the expert: Amanda Ross is the owner of BrashBerry – creative web design and growth agency for Social Good and Nonprofit organizations that builds stuff their audience will love and inspires them to take action. She officially started her full time business in 2013, and has designed hundreds of digital and real products.

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Care2

MAY 13, 2014

Email lists and email marketing continue to grow, especially for the nonprofit sector where list size grew at least 14% in 2013, according to the 2014 eNonprofit Benchmark study. You can leverage your email list to drive further action on other platforms. Online giving increased 14% in 2013, mainly due to email communications.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2013

Case Foundation (@CaseFoundation) April 13, 2013. CALL TO ACTION: Place a Little Bet at Your Nonprofit and Share It (You could win a Microsoft Surface or Other Schwag from the Case Foundation). k24ok — Case Foundation (@CaseFoundation) April 13, 2013 You’ve heard the mantra: Learn from failure. 13ntcbets ow.ly/k24ok.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2021

Boys & Girls Clubs across America immediately sprang into action—quickly changing service delivery models to uniquely assist the needs of communities they serve during the pandemic. At the onset of COVID-19, many feared those doors would close. But true to its 160-year legacy, Clubs remained a safe haven for local communities.

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Care2

APRIL 9, 2014

million online actions shed light on valuable information for nonprofits and their messaging. Monthly giving revenue grew 25% in 2013, and accounted for 16% of total online giving. Monthly website traffic for study participants grew by 16% in 2013. Where did you see the most decline and the most positive growth in 2013?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

On average 43% of all emails are opened on mobile devices , thus nonprofits need to be sending out e-newsletters that make it easy to take action and donate on mobile devices i.e, integration of social media, mobile-optimized donate pages, text-to-give donate pages, and the ability to donate via mobile wallets.

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