Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 14, 2013

One goal that I had was to a peer support community through the twitter hashtag # npsmpeer – where nonprofit social media managers could share advice and support one another. Love how this peer-to-peer workshop on non-profits + community management is being run. Jen Mizgata (@JMizgata) March 10, 2013. npsmpeer #sxsw. —

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NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

nap and dusted the snow off, we want to share the huge outpouring of blog posts, videos, pictures, and other media from the NTEN community. All of you - the community - are the special sauce that makes the NTC the amazing event it is. What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC.

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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. Generation demographic.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 13, 2014

According to Blackbaud’s 2014 M+R Benchmark Study , a nonprofit’s social media audience on Facebook and Twitter grew by 37 and 46 percent respectively in 2013. These numbers dwarf the growth of email distribution lists in 2013, which grew by a mere 14% during that time period. Was it to better engage with community?

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

The frequency of online giving ballooned in 2013, increasing by 14% in 2013. As a result, nonprofits across the board are shifting their advertising and community outreach efforts through online mediums almost exclusively. Fundraising fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech social media technology'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 31, 2012

Hardly thorough as a research method, the TwtPolls do however present some basic information about what trends were popular in 2012 and clues as to which #NPTech trends should be prioritized in 2013. So, as I continue to post “TwtPolls of the Month” throughout 2013, your participation in future polls is greatly appreciated.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Washington, DC: DC Real Estate 2.0 - Leveraging Online Tools, Creating Community. Singapore: UP Singapore ‘Smart Cities Hackathon’ - 19th–21st July 2013. Change-agenting is exhausting (and rewarding!) This Week’s NetSquared Events.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

December 9-15, 2013. Social Tech coding community education nonprofit npTech technology' Video courtesy of Code.org on YouTube. Hour of Code. Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer. because it teaches you how to think.” - Steve Jobs. ” Did you know…?

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NTEN

JANUARY 9, 2013

This is just a quick, last reminder that Early Bird Registration for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference ends January 11th. But I'd like to take this opportunity to highlight the community. When : April 11-13, 2013. After that, the price goes up, so we encourage you to: > Register today to save $200!

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth. and on and on.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. New Orleans, LA: MiniBar 2013. Join us next week to learn what nonprofit techies are doing in your community. Tuesday, June 11. Wednesday, June 12. NetSquared.

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2013

We’ve a global network of 50 #nptech meetups with chapters in 50 countries. Minneapolis, MN: NPTech Social Club - NetSquared TC July Meetup. Check out the blog to keep on top of the gossip from our community. Wondering what’s going on in San Francisco’s #nptech scene? You betcha! Wednesday, July 10.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Neighborhood Builder’s Award Tech Impact’s ITWorks program can continue helping at people like William Kendima achieve more, earn more, and make more change in their community. The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s Neighborhood Builders award was awarded to Tech Impact and the People’s Emergency Center (PEC) on December 5, 2013.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! The project was originally funded by Microsoft for the Transforming Communities of Practice grant. Hacker Helper nonprofit technology news NPTech news Technology for Good Report Nominet Trust 100'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 2, 2013

The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference takes place in Minneapolis next week. April 13, 2013 – 8:30-10:00. Plenary: Placing Little Bets: Failing Informatively for NPTECH Innovation: Beth Kanter, Erin Shy, Megan Kashner, Brian Reich, Allison Burns. April 12, 2013 – 1:30-3:00 PM. April 13, 2013 10:30-Noon.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 7, 2014

However, there has been some push back from the community, claiming the technology is too young, and the investment from the nonprofit sector would be too great. in 2013 and you have a recipe for disaster. General Social Tech mobile Mobile Fundraising nonprofit nonprofit technology npTech technology'

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

In December 2013 there was much fanfare when Facebook unveiled a “Donate” button for nonprofits , but not much came of it and it dwindled in popularity. Baldrick’s Foundation raises thousands via its online communities by always linking back to its website in every post and tweet. 5) Always embed a Call to Action.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

There are some new questions this year about communications goals, how you think you'll actually spend your time, and which social media sites you are likely to add or try in 2013. > > Please participate in the survey!

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NTEN

MAY 21, 2012

> Please take the 2012 NTEN Community Survey! Each year NTEN conducts an annual survey to guide our work and understand how the nonprofit technology community is doing. Each year NTEN conducts an annual survey to guide our work and understand how the nonprofit technology community is doing. >

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

All of us here at NTEN and in the greater nonprofit technology community were deeply saddened to hear of the sudden and tragic loss of Dan Scharfman, a long-time prominent member of the nonprofit technology community. Many years ago Dan made a decision to share his knowledge and skills with the non profit community.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 17, 2013

NetSquared Local believes that the best way to build a strong, self sufficient community of #nptech practitioners is for us to go outside and get face-to-face. Join us next week to learn what nonprofit techies are doing in your community. It you can’t make it to Victoria ( you’re missing out! )

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2013

Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues. Take advantage of the summer special rate!

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

research and tools, and a list of creatures that walk a fine line between ugly and cute bring this week to a close--check out what your industrious community has been up to! Another congratulations is in order to nonprofit PR firm and member organization Grizzard Communications Group, Inc. In the next state over, the 2013 Lights.

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Tech Soup

MAY 7, 2013

I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. NPTech Innovation in Eastern Europe. NPTech Online Fundraising Trends. The annual 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R Strategic Services is now out.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 11, 2013

Prior to joining NTEN in 2013, I worked in the human rights field with Social Accountability International (SAI). Plus, check out the new NTEN Voices section for tips and tools from our team and community! But the first test is to set up a way to measure it. Get started!

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. Do you have some NPTech news you’d like to report? nonprofit technology news nptech NPTech news cloud computing' Please log in and give us the scoop.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2014

AASP''s listserv, Fundsvcs, won the grand prize in the 2013-2014 LISTSERV Choice Awards. OneJustice is profiling their inspiring volunteer Justice Bus Riders who log long hours by bus to provide legal assistance to rural communities. Cloud community member member news member roundup nptech nten Communications'

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2013

There also needs to be accountability, which I believe is a role the nonprofit community in partnership with the grant-makers need to play. An important component listed above is the feedback loop in any measurement process -- we need to create a culture that is open to failure for the sake of identifying where we can do better.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 13, 2012

The organization receives a complimentary registration to the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , April 11-13 in Minneapolis! For participating on more webinars this month than any other member, David Wiles Kotch of AARP will receive a complimentary renewal for 2013 to help him stay up to date with nonprofit technology!

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NTEN

APRIL 11, 2013

While we’re grateful to all members of NTEN, there are, of course, those of you who go beyond the proverbial "call of duty" and impact the NTEN community by providing extra time, resources, and wisdom to assist NTEN''s work in this sector. 13ntc Community nptech nten awards ntennies'

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Net2Local, TechSoup Global’s grassroots #nptech community-building initiative has almost reached the end of 2013. ” Community Highlights. Fourteen Net2Local groups descended on their communities in full costume and delivered one-on-one training to local social benefit organizers. August 2013.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2012

The Life Time Achievement award went to Rob Stuart, the godfather of the NpTech movement , who sadly passed away in October. This prize will be given annually to an organization that leverages networks. Several individuals in the nonprofit technology community were recognized.

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NTEN

MARCH 6, 2013

Did you make a video in 2012 that had an impact in your community or around the world? The DoGooder Video Awards are taking submissions starting March 4, 2013. The contest is presented by YouTube , See3 Communications , and NTEN with generous sponsorship by Cisco. We want to see it! The DoGooder Awards are here!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Find your local #nptech tribe by joining a NetSquared Local group. Douala, Cameroon: Training Workshop: NetSquared Camp 2013 Cameroon. Philadelphia, PA: Using Social Media to Connect and Strengthen Local Communities. Taiwan, Taipei: Internet community transform society zero government (g0v.tw). Monday, September 2.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Net2Local is a project of TechSoup Global that invites activists, techies, nonprofits and the social good community together to meet monthly in 50 cities around the world. San Francisco, CA: Let’s Go to the BSR Sustainability Hackathon 2013! Singapore: Clean & Green Hacakathon 2013. Friday, November 8.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2013

Major congratulations to Jamie Biggar of Leadnow ( www.leadnow.ca ) for winning the 2013 Care2 Impact Prize for his outstanding impact on online advocacy and fundraising. Biggar, who founded and leads Leadnow , garnered the most votes from the NTEN community, from among a formidable pool of finalists.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The generosity of spirit in the NTEN community is an amazing thing. We need your help to grow our efforts in 2013. Across the country, NTEN community members are leading our drive to bring you more local events in 2013. Thank you for being part of the most vibrant and innovative community in the nonprofit sector.

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