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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

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. In 2013, I am focused on changing that.

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HOW TO: Ensure Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Fans See All Your Posts

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Except for a short test in 2009 , your nonprofit’s Facebook Fans have never seen all your posts and as most of us have by now have realized, the percentage that do has gotten significantly smaller over time. Personally, I am not surprised or annoyed much by the changes. Interest Lists are not widely used.

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” While selfies are easy to do , they can also go horribly wrong. Supporters are encouraged to share photos of themselves wearing a hat with the hashtag and say why the campaign is important. This campaign combines the popular selfie with the time honored hold a sign meme. Share the link in the comments. Photography Visual'

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Give Miami Day raises record $5.2 million for nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Community Block Party attendees check out participating nonprofit organizations during the event. million for nonprofits guest post by Jessica Hodder. million for 520 South Florida nonprofits, with a total of 19,245 gifts. Collaboration among nonprofits is key; Miami Arts Brigade was a huge testament to that.

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Upworthy Type Headlines: To Like or Dislike?

Care2

In November of 2013 Upworthy traffic grew to about 87M unique visits, which was quite a drastic leap from less than 5 million a year ago, according to Quantcast. And what does this trend mean for nonprofits? However, memes and videos should not be your only source of content. These numbers are still quite respectable.

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Social Media Police: The Nonprofit Edition

Connection Cafe

The following article originally appeared in The NonProfit Times Live from bbcon newsletter. Whether it’s creating a meme or a hashtag-centered campaign, engagement thrives on fun. To subscribe to a future newsletter, visit [link]. Putting QR codes on a billboard isn’t a good idea. So, don’t do it. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s

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Free E-Book: NetworkforGood Giving Day Planning Guide

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

After spending a year facilitating a peer learning community of Knight Foundation grantees hosting giving days, one of the most factors for success for local no nonprofits participating is having about 6-9 months timeframe to develop a plan. NetworkforGood to the rescue! million in a day on #GivingTuesday 2013.

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