Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report :: Download. 2013 Digital Persuasion Report :: Download. 2013 Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. Published by Blackbaud. 2015 Digital Outlook Report :: Download.

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MAY 20, 2016

2016 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report :: Download. 2014 Giving Trends of Grantmaking Foundations Report :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Published by M+R and NTEN. 2016 Donor Engagement Study :: Download. Published by Abila. Published by Care2.

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Care2

DECEMBER 30, 2012

Nonprofits appear to have had slightly more success raising money on Twitter with an estimated 14% of nonprofits raising between $1 and $1,000. These numbers are dismal and nonprofits should not expect these figures to change drastically heading into 2013. About 2% of nonprofits raised between $1 and $1,000.

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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. Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

The hashtag, #GivingTuesday, was trending on Twitter. As some nonprofit insiders complained, #GivingTuesday making too much noise. GivingTuesday trended for over 10 hours straight in the United States (9:30 am – 7:30 pm). Over 7,000 #UNselfies were submitted on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.

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NTEN

APRIL 9, 2014

2013 really raised the bar for online fundraising. Even though response rates for nonprofit emails continued to slide in 2013, online giving was up as email and social media audiences and web traffic kept climbing. Nonprofit organization email lists grew significantly – up 14% in 2013. What did the findings reveal?

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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. The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Creative Thinking.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Those 27,000+ subscribers produce more return on investment (ROI) in terms of bringing in new clients and webinar attendees than my 600,000+ Twitter followers and 40,000+ Facebook fans combined. Middle of e-Newsletter: News content that can be shared on Facebook and Twitter. Orange “Donate Today” button in every issue.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

How important is it for them to understand and keep up with the new trends in technology? To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011. And 92% of surveyed nonprofits plan on using at least one of these tools in 2011.

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2014

As you begin to execute your campaigns, take a look at these social media stats from 2013. Or that 28% of RT''s on Twitter are due to the inclusion of "Please RT". Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' It''s the end of January and that means organizations social media and marketing plans for 2014 are off to a running start.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 3, 2015

2015 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report :: Download. 2013 Digital Persuasion Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. 2013 Online Giving Report :: Download. Published by the Giving USA Foundation. 2015 Digital Outlook Report :: Download. Published by NTEN. Published by Blackbaud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

Shanon Doolittle (@sldoolittle) February 11, 2013. Colleagues Zan McColloch-Lussier and Peter Drury managing the back channel, the Twitter was rich with almost 1,000 tweets and the hashtag #kantersea trended locally. I pulled together a curated collection of the best tweets on storify , but here are a few tweets that resonated.

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2013

If you cannot make the event in person, follow the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #IAR , follow @IARoundtable , and join our live video stream tomorrow at noon ET. IAR Nonprofit Events Technology Trends' This live event is held at Care2''s offices in Washington, DC.

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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! I know this sounds a bit abstract, so it’s probably best to view the World Bank video that shows what this new free service can do. Ginny’s Pick for App of the Month.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

That said, that in 2010 the WWF was active on a large number of social networks (Facebook, YouTube, Myspace, Twitter, Change.org, Care2, Social Vibe and LinkedIn) indicating that they understood the importance of being an early adopter. 5 Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Prioritize the Mobile Web in 2013. View: worldwildlifefund.org.

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MARCH 6, 2013

For nonprofit leaders who are paying attention, the crowdfunding trend is hard to miss. I foresee that 2013 will be the year that this strategy really takes off. Austin is hosting its own giving day, called Amplify Austin , on March 4, 2013. Check him out on Twitter @daveiam. I’m so glad you asked.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 22, 2013

As we prepare for our leap into 2014, let’s learn from 2013′s ups and downs – triumphs and flops – and make this next year one for the record books. Here’s Your 2013 Nonprofit Roundup: THIS – thanks to Marc Koenig of Nonprofit Hub: Nonprofits, 2014 is the Year of the Blog.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. ” Dave analyzes trends and technologies to predict what is next on the horizon.

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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 Online Fundraising Trends. The annual 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R Strategic Services is now out. You can also link a Pinterest account to a Facebook or Twitter profile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Wonder if #GivingDays is just the hottest trend, to be a regular part of the toolkit in the near future? brendankinney (@brendankinney) September 18, 2013. Yesterday, FundChat hosted a Twitter Chat with the Playbook’s authors, Kari Dunn Saratovsky ( @kds ) of KDS Strategies ?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 27, 2014

Now is the time of year when blog editors worldwide ask their writers for predictions and trends for the coming year. I thought Mary Beth Westmoreland’s latest piece on npENGAGE did a great job summarizing the high-level technology trends we often see and hear about in the nonprofit sector. A Delicate Balance. Happy new year!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

2017 Nonprofit Communications Trends Report :: Download. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Published by We Are Social. For Nonprofits in the United States: 1. 2017 State of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising :: Download. Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Published by Nonprofit Marketing Guide. Published by Blackbaud.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2013

Unfortunately, the old rule - good content is still king, seems to have been forgotten by many organizations on social media, particularly on Twitter. Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' In addition, almost all nonprofits have a social media presence. They mocked up a great photo with text overlaid that said “Calm down dears.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2014

And so it continues to surprise me that nonprofits invest far too little in video content, as if they are somehow exempt from this general trend. You can see how much video dominates YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. 92% value the investment they have made in video. Video Stats: How Video Impacts Constituent Behavior.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

One way I keep up with news and trends in social media is to curate social media research studies on Pinterest, share on my Facebook Page , and make sense of them here on my blog. This post from Social Media Examiner of recent behavior changes on Twitter and Facebook summarizes data from recent Pew study. In a word, Newsjacking.

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. It's importance can't be debated.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 13, 2017

At the Lupus Foundation of America , we’ve been active on Instagram since 2013, though until recently, it was not a central part of our organization’s social media strategy. For our latest online giving push, we opted to keep our Instagram content awareness-only and make the hard asks via email, Facebook and Twitter.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

In 2013, internet users donated more than any previous year, with online giving up 14% since 2012. millions total gifts and nearly $325 million were raised, making 2013 a huge year for nonprofits working to optimize their online presence. More than 5.5

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 25, 2014

The evidence of a trend that started several years ago that has blown the roof off of our culture… And, quite frankly, is something that probably isn’t going to lose any speed any time soon. Around the world throughout the year 2013, 1.1 Personally, that’s one of the things that initially intrigued me about Twitter.

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BoardAssist

APRIL 26, 2016

Because of this, it is important to keep up with the latest trends to make sure your nonprofit does not fall tragically behind. The nonprofit social media platform was pretty much dominated by Facebook and Twitter until Instagram came along. Twitter pics gets an upgrade. Pinterest renaissance.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Sharing memories from Seminar 2013 at the #icnola reunion!

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MARCH 4, 2013

The survey was reviewed by several social media and research experts then released to the public January 29, 2013. At last month’s Social Media Week Washington, DC 2013 , the SM4GH leadership team presented Benchmarking: Stop Comparing Apples to Potatoes.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 13, 2013

There’s been a lot of talk about the results of the 2013 Fundraising Effectiveness Project Survey. Three Guesses , Claire Axelrad tries to make sense of the downward trend and offer up some guidance as to how nonprofits can begin responding. Find me on Twitter and lets keep sharing. Donor retention rates are depressing.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Washington, DC: Web Trends: Wordpress & Beyond. Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Honolulu, HI: Overview of Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Adelaide, Australia: Mixing online with offline - building communities that take action. Wednesday, September 18.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2015

The overall trends aren’t a surprise—more people continue to use each of the social media platforms—but you can learn a lot of interesting information when digging into the numbers. A dig into the numbers reveals more trends of each sites’ popularity and who is using them. Twitter is most heavily used by young, educated people.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 3, 2013

Visual content motivates more responses than text, engages younger participants, and is often cited as a major trend of 2012 and 2013. A trend in which I take almost no part. I spend my professional time online reading blogs, reading reports, sharing articles, engaging in text chat.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

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. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

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