2013, Content and Social Media - Nonprofit Technology

19 Must-See Social Media and Fundraising Infographics for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2014

Without a doubt, 2013 was the year of visual content — particularly infographics. With tens of millions of brands now tweeting, posting, and sharing content online on a daily basis, to get your message to stand out from the clutter brands need to communicate more often their key messages in visual format.

Social Media

Social Media Media Social Fundraising

Infographic: 10 Nonprofit Communication Trends From 2013

TechImpact

OCTOBER 11, 2013

In 2013, nonprofits looked forward to integrating communication channels to increase effectiveness, but are hesitant to try something new. 51% say social media is the most important communication channel, with more than 90% putting an emphasis on Facebook. by juliareich.

Communication

Communication Trend Social Media Channel

Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day

Candid

JULY 7, 2022

July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. 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: .

Social Media

Social Media Media Giving Tips

Your Social Media Is For More Than Marketing

TechImpact

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In past blogs we’ve talked seemingly ad nausea about how technology, donation forms, and social media can support a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Social media in particular is where nonprofits are turning to get their mission talked about, with the ultimate goal of driving more donations to that mission. The community.

Social Media

Social Media Marketing Media Social

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

In the next few weeks I’ll be making recommendations of which tools and trends in technology nonprofits should prioritize in 2013, but for this year’s post on New Year’s resolutions I wanted to get back to basics. Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

Social Media

Social Media Management Media Social

Where Does Your Nonprofit Stand: 15 Social Media Statistics

TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2014

Few things have so dramatically altered our lives the way social media has. Defining an entire generation of Americans, and altering the way nonprofits and corporations view marketing, social media’s role in contemporary society and is only going to continue expanding. This has increased from 86% in 2013.

Social Media

Social Media Statistics Media Social

11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment).

Social Media

Social Media Training Train Media

How To Use Stories To Raise Money On Social Media

TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Storytelling and social media – these terms have certainly been thrown around a lot this year! Great storytelling and successful social media campaigns are completely interconnected. The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. I firmly believe in the latter.

Social Media

Social Media Story Money Raise

Free Webinar on January 9! Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2013

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2013. The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2013, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website and social media content on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

Mobile

Mobile Web Free Newsletter

Social Media Webinar Series for Nonprofits in Australia and New Zealand

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2012

To better accommodate nonprofits located in Asia Pacific, each fall I offer a series of social media webinars scheduled for nonprofits located in the Asian Pacific Time Zones ( View Webinars for Nonprofits in the U.S. Related Links: Social Media and Mobile Technology Webinars for Nonprofit in the U.S. and Canada ).

New Zealand

New Zealand Australia Social Media Media

It’s 2013: Where’s your nonprofit’s social media policy?

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

As they say, “With any social media profile, comes great responsibility.” Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? But they should!).

Social Media

Social Media Policy Media Social

Humor As Part of Nonprofit Social Content and Engagement Strategy: Hilarious Examples

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

According to a recent survey by OTX , 43% of respondents say they have shared content on social media sites because it is funny. Bruce Wayne (@BruceWayneFdn) September 19, 2013. PaulSchmitz1 @nonprofittimes — NONPROFIT HULK (@NONPROFITHULK) August 1, 2013. Yoda, CFRJ (@FundraisingYoda) September 20, 2013.

Content

Content Examples Strategy Social

@NonprofitOrgs Named One of the Best 140 Twitter Feeds of 2013 by TIME Magazine

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2013

Today, I discovered that @ NonprofitOrgs had been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Twitter Feeds of 2013 : Every year, TIME recognizes those who exemplify the very best wit and wisdom Twitter has to offer. Thank you TIME , and thanks to all nonprofits out there providing exceptional retweetable content.

Feeds

Feeds Twitter Time Awareness

Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Must Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2014

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 24, 2013

The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2014, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website, email communications, blogs, and social media content on smartphones and tablets. Social networks have gone mobile.

Mobile

Mobile Web Social Network Social Media

Is 2013 the Year of Video for Nonprofits?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2013

If you follow social media guru Mari Smith, you have no doubt noticed the headline ” The Year of Video ” and promotion for a free webinar on the ins and outs of video creation, video production, video marketing for small businesses on Jan. He says, “Video is, by far, the content that commands the most attention online.

Video

Video Benchmark Headline Comparison

If You Do Nothing Else, Use An Editorial Calendar and Measurement for Your Content Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2013

Participants at FFL Training Doing Content Strategy Brainstorm. Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I will be in the USA from doing a training in Tunisia for NGOs and trainers who will deliver training to women entrepreneurs as part of the WES program and also improve their NGO’s use of social media.

Calendar

Calendar Content Tunisia Strategy

Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations – Reflections & Notes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2013

Last week, I was lucky enough to be invited to participate in a meeting organized by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation called “ Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations.” It was also quite useful to hear and try to t ranslate different evaluation frameworks and methodologies to social media.

Measure

Measure Social Media Foundation Reflection

Five Nonprofit Technology Trends to Watch in 2014

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

Social media will remain a top priority for nonprofits in 2014, but 2013 helped solidify social media as a mandatory set of communication tools. As social media becomes more integrated into TV , nonprofits would be wise to master the art of live reporting this year. 3) Live Reporting During TV Events.

Trend

Trend Technology Social Media YouTube

Free Webinar 1/8: Leveraging Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The description: Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network. Based on the her book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit, winner of the 2013 Terry McAdam Award, Beth Kanter will share frameworks, strategies and practical tips for engaging with your network in ways that lead to measurable results. Register here.

Social Media

Social Media Network Media Free

Nonprofits and Content Strategy: The Wisdom of the Network

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

Colleague Miriam Brousseau tagged me and several other “close professional ties” asking us for resources on nonprofits and content strategy. I asked Miriam if she would summarize what she learned about nonprofits and content strategy in a guest post and here it is. Social media marketing expert Danny Brown.

Content

Content Network Strategy Slideshare

2013 NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

NTEN

MAY 1, 2013

How Do Activists & Nonprofits Use Content Curation , Curation Empire. What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC. Social Media Fundraising: 90 Minutes of Nonstop Stats & Strategies at 13NTC , Filiberto Gonzalez. Building Content Strategy , Laura Girardin.

NTC

NTC NTEN Memphis Belgium

#13NTC Session: Mindful or Mindfull Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 12, 2013

I’m in Minnesota for the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference where I am doing a plenary session on Saturday morning and two breakout sessions. Social media and working online doesn’t have to be overwhelming; you can take back control. Additional Resources. NetSmart: How To Thrive Online. Visualization Techniques.

Mind

Mind Social Media Wikispaces Media

A Short, Recent History of Nonprofit Website Design and Online Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Nonprofit website design and online fundraising have dramatically changed in recent years due to the rapid rise of social media and mobile communications. Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page.

Websites

Websites Design History Online

10 e-Newsletter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Despite the rapid rise of social media, more online donations are made from a click in an e-newsletter than any other source. In fact, in 2013 for every 1,000 fundraising messages delivered, nonprofits raised $17. Social Media' Prioritize mobile design. 66% of emails are now opened either on a smartphone or tablet.

Newsletter

Newsletter Practice Social Media Social Network

HOW TO: Curate Nonprofit Videos on YouTube

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2014

Nonprofits that do not create a lot of their own video content can still have an engaging YouTube Channel by curating videos relevant to your nonprofit’s mission and programs. That said, i f your nonprofit does create a lot video content , you should also invest time in organizing and displaying your videos into playlists and sections.

YouTube

YouTube Video Channel Nonprofit

10 Nonprofit Statistics You Have To See

TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

These ten statistics about nonprofit technology, fundraising, and social media offers us insights into the effectiveness of our strategies, and can help us redesign strategies in the future. of all fundraising in the United States was from online giving in 2013. 76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system.

Statistics

Statistics United States Social Media Nonprofit

How One Nonprofit Used Social Media for Damage Control During A PR Crisis That Erupted During a Fundraiser

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

#TechFail #GenerosityWin on Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day: Understanding social media’s role in damage control and crisis communication Guest post by Jeff Achen, GiveMN Digital Strategist. Social media promotion of the event was in full swing. on November 14, 2013. Our Social Media Command Center.

Social Media

Social Media Media Minnesota Social

The Importance of Branding Your Nonprofit on Social Networks Through Graphic Design

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. One of the reasons was that social networks were free to join and lacked monthly fees.

Social Network

Social Network Design Network Avatar

April 30: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Cost: $50 or Winter Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Related Links: Winter Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

YouTube

YouTube Video Create Demonstration

Should Organizations Be Sassy On Social Media?

Care2

JUNE 13, 2013

It’s no secret that social media has experienced incredible growth over the last couple of years. 67% of online adults use social networks, according to Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project. In addition, almost all nonprofits have a social media presence.

Social Media

Social Media Media Organization Social

2013 NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

NTEN

MAY 7, 2013

How Do Activists & Nonprofits Use Content Curation , Curation Empire. What We Learned at NTEN''s 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Big Duck NYC. Social Media Fundraising: 90 Minutes of Nonstop Stats & Strategies at 13NTC , Filiberto Gonzalez. Building Content Strategy , Laura Girardin.

NTC

NTC NTEN Memphis Belgium

Social Media Benchmarking: Gauging Success for Project and Organizations in Global Health and Development

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2013

Note from Beth: You need a identify a measurable goal for your integrated social media strategy that can be linked to your organization’s overall results and pick a data point or KPI that you will collect along the way to measure success. Flickr Photo by Kevlar.

Benchmark

Benchmark Social Media Global Project

July 30: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 1, 2013

Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. Cost: $50 or Spring Webinar Special. How to Register: Sign up ! Presented By: Heather Mansfield. View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Related Links: Spring Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

YouTube

YouTube Video Create Demonstration

ATTN Nonprofits: New YouTube Channels Coming Early March 2013

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2013

Related Link: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web. New YouTube One Channel Design :: About View :: SORTED Food. Friends are back. They’ve been hidden for a couple of years.

YouTube

YouTube Channel Guidelines Nonprofit

Using Data and Social Media for Social Justice Outcomes: TIG 2013 Keynote

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2013

This session is my first interactive keynote based on the content of my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine. I’m in Jacksonville, Florida today to open the plenary session of the Legal Services Corporation Technology Innovation Grant Annual gathering.

Jacksonville

Jacksonville Data Social Media Social

Free Webinar on March 14! Google+ and Google+ Hangouts for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2013

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013. Next, an in-depth tour of the Admin Dashboard, Circles, and the Google+ Stream is presented as well as an exploration of what kind of content works best on Google+. Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Time: 1pm-2:30 EDT. How to Register: Sign up !

Google

Google Free gMail Demonstration

10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Expert new media managers have the ability to anticipate the impact of emerging trends in mobile and social media. Video content needs to be edited and embellished with visual effects, animation, and audio.

Skills

Skills Management Media Social Media

Attracting and Retaining Millennial and Gen-Z Donors

Greater Giving

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some strategies for attracting and retaining these younger supporters: Use social media to connect and engage Undeniably, social media is a powerful tool for reaching out to Millenial and Gen-Z Donors. These generations are tech-savvy and spend a lot of time on social media platforms.

Donor

Donor Storytelling Social Media Poll

SXSW 2013: Measurement and Making Sense of Your Data

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 15, 2013

.” I had opportunity to write up a case study about how VolunteerMatch’s calculates social return on investment as a prelude for a facilitated session at Media Impact Funders , so it was a delight to hear more examples from Robert about VolunteerMatch’s measurement culture. Brian (@BrianRobick) March 11, 2013.

Measure

Measure Data Facilitation Teen

Three Nonprofit e-Newsletters to Subscribe To and Learn From

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Most e-newsletters today seem to be stuck in the design best practices of 2006 and take little account for the rapid rise of social media and the fact that the number one activity on smartphones today is reading email. Pitch to “Follow” on social networking sites in every issue. Integration of blog content.

Newsletter

Newsletter Learning Social Media Social Network

Free Webinar on October 23! Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2014

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2013. The Mobile Web is often discussed as a future trend that nonprofits have time to prepare for, but the reality is that by the end of 2014, the majority of your supporters and donors will be viewing your website and social media content on smartphones and tablets. Time: 1pm-1:45pm EDT.

Mobile

Mobile United Kingdom Belgium Norway

Notes About Mobile, Digital Trends, and Social Media Leadership from Knight Digital Media Center Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. ” Chelsea took a photo with her Smartphone and posted it on the Reddit, a community aggregation site where content is ranked and rated. 3: Social Networking.

Social Media

Social Media Digital Mobile Trend

Idealware's Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide: Three Perspectives

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Just in time for TechSoup's Social Media September September , our friends at Idealware have released an update to The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide. TechSoup's own social media team weigh in on the report and offer their advice for making wise social media decisions.

Social Media

Social Media Guide Media Social

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2014

In 2013 online giving grew 13.5% The vast majority of “Thank You” landing pages are text-only and lacking in interesting content. Create donation impact graphics for social media. Fundraising Mobile Media Social Media' splcenter.org/stay-informed.

Online

Online Practice Fundraising United States

19 Must-See Social Media and Fundraising Infographics for Nonprofits

Infographic: 10 Nonprofit Communication Trends From 2013

Trending Sources

Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day

Your Social Media Is For More Than Marketing

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Where Does Your Nonprofit Stand: 15 Social Media Statistics

11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training

How To Use Stories To Raise Money On Social Media

Free Webinar on January 9! Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2013

Social Media Webinar Series for Nonprofits in Australia and New Zealand

It’s 2013: Where’s your nonprofit’s social media policy?

Humor As Part of Nonprofit Social Content and Engagement Strategy: Hilarious Examples

@NonprofitOrgs Named One of the Best 140 Twitter Feeds of 2013 by TIME Magazine

Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Must Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2014

Is 2013 the Year of Video for Nonprofits?

If You Do Nothing Else, Use An Editorial Calendar and Measurement for Your Content Strategy

Advancing Social Media Measurement for Foundations – Reflections & Notes

Five Nonprofit Technology Trends to Watch in 2014

Free Webinar 1/8: Leveraging Social Media to Engage and Inspire Your Alumni Network

Nonprofits and Content Strategy: The Wisdom of the Network

2013 NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

#13NTC Session: Mindful or Mindfull Social Media?

A Short, Recent History of Nonprofit Website Design and Online Fundraising

10 e-Newsletter Best Practices for Nonprofits

HOW TO: Curate Nonprofit Videos on YouTube

10 Nonprofit Statistics You Have To See

How One Nonprofit Used Social Media for Damage Control During A PR Crisis That Erupted During a Fundraiser

The Importance of Branding Your Nonprofit on Social Networks Through Graphic Design

April 30: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web

Should Organizations Be Sassy On Social Media?

2013 NTC Round-Up: Your Takeaways

Social Media Benchmarking: Gauging Success for Project and Organizations in Global Health and Development

July 30: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use YouTube and Create Video Content for the Social Web

ATTN Nonprofits: New YouTube Channels Coming Early March 2013

Using Data and Social Media for Social Justice Outcomes: TIG 2013 Keynote

Free Webinar on March 14! Google+ and Google+ Hangouts for Nonprofits

10 Must-Have Skills for Nonprofit New Media Managers

Attracting and Retaining Millennial and Gen-Z Donors

SXSW 2013: Measurement and Making Sense of Your Data

Three Nonprofit e-Newsletters to Subscribe To and Learn From

Free Webinar on October 23! Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2014

Notes About Mobile, Digital Trends, and Social Media Leadership from Knight Digital Media Center Workshop

Idealware's Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide: Three Perspectives

10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Stay Connected