NetWits

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

If I’m active on Facebook then seeing the little blue “like” button is like seeing an old friend – it’s familiar to me and, with one click, I’m able to easily share what I’m interested in with my friends. Integrate the Activity Feed or Recommendations plugins. What’s the like button look like? It simplifies the sharing process –.

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Facebook Websites Plugin Social Media 144

NetWits

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

If I’m active on Facebook then seeing the little blue “like” button is like seeing an old friend – it’s familiar to me and, with one click, I’m able to easily share what I’m interested in with my friends. Integrate the Activity Feed or Recommendations plugins. What’s the like button look like? It simplifies the sharing process –.

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Facebook Websites Plugin Social Media 134

NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

Once Facebook conquered colleges the now web-giant with more than 900 million active monthly users moved on to support high schools. With seesmic you’ll be able to manage all your social media activity in one place for free. Eventually adding support for anyone over the age of thirteen. Next, set up a Seesmic account.

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Social Media Media Social Slides 251

NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

Based on the research we’ve done roughly 73% allocate 1/2 FTE to managing social networking activities. Based on the research roughly 43% of nonprofits budget $0 for their social networking activities. How can I use social as an acquisition tool for fundraising campaigns? Is that enough? What have you seen work well?

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Social Media Media Social Fundraising 101

NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. She has spoken about the intersection of social media and activism at SXSW, the International Fundraising Conference, and the Independent Sector Conference.

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Blackbaud YouTube Profit University 266

NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

Giving them the tools they need to be successful fundraisers is important, but beyond that there’s so much more that can be done. Utilize discussions boards, polls, blogs, surveys and social media to actively engage participants throughout the fundraising campaign. 4) Activate.

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Relationship Raise Tips Fundraising 208

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

While there is a lot of talk about social media within the sector, many nonprofits have only scratched the surface — using it primarily as a tool to push information out to their social community. Using social media technology and techniques requires time and expertise.

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Social Media Media Social Channel 175

NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Do you put on local activities? First, use the Google AdWords keyword research tool to do some analysis for words and phrases you’d like to rank highly for in search results. This tool will crawl and evaluate your website for a lot of the key elements you should be monitoring. Do you offer local or national programs?

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email Social Social Media Search 246

NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Create contests that reward fundraising activity. Tools like Friends Asking Friends will even send automated messages when 50% or 100% of the goal is reached.

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Support Fundraising Sample Raise 270

NetWits

JUNE 22, 2011

Event fundraising website tools like Friends Asking Friends let you see who is on your team and how much each person has raised. Promote teams as a great employee team-building activity that highlights a company’s social responsibility. Promote your cause, then the activity. Encourage everyone to start or join a team.

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Causes Sample Script Support 202

NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Efficiently Manage Administrative Activities by Mastering the Tools. In this session, The Arthritis Foundation’s Meghan Beasy will share how she tones up her events by using some infrequently used tools in Friends Asking Friends. Watch the session recording | Download the session slides.

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Consultant Free Strategy Slides 196

NetWits

APRIL 23, 2012

Once you’ve gone through these two activities you’ll have a much more clear idea of whom your site should be designed for. Content is easily found, tools available on the site are frequently utilized, and engagement with the site’s audience is increased. Outline Primary Tasks.

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Websites Analysis Audience Design 253

NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

A key part of any social-media strategy involves identifying influencers — those who have nice-sized online networks can effectively spread your message and are able to activate others. Activate your network. Identify and interact with influencers. It’s very possible they can help amplify your message like you’ve never been able to do.

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Social Media Site Social Media 273

NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Consider starting with engaging event fundraisers and providing tools such as AddThis or ShareThis for them to promote their fundraising efforts on their own social networks. We’ve seen a growing number of organizations looking for ways to raise funds using social media with varying success.

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Twitter Press Nonprofit Social Media 256

NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

As of now we have four active generations (Traditionalists, Boomers, Gen-X, Millenials) making contributions. Remember, no one is strictly using one communication tool and we as fundraisers must make a point of being wherever the donor is with the information they need.

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Campaign Fundraising Maryland Channel 253

NetWits

JANUARY 9, 2011

Do you start actively thinking about the desires, motivations and language of your community before you start typing? Run your website through a fee online analysis tool, such as HubSpot’s Website Grader. How do you go about generating copy for your website? Write to the level of your readers. What is the readability level?

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Websites Benefit Analysis Technique 157

NetWits

MAY 21, 2008

At Blackbaud, we have turned to sites such as LinkedIn ®, MySpace ®, Facebook ™, and Spoke to build social networks designed to attract candidates that may not be actively looking for a job. But since we began using this tool in 2007, we’ve made several hires for professional, experienced positions. Will we see you out there?

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Social Network Network Social Linkedin 105

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

Come ready to interact, discuss, and figure out how to convert your supporters into active change agents for good. Many nonprofits get stuck at this point because it is hard to keep up with the ever-evolving world of social media tools and tactics in what has emerged as a vital communication channel. –> Vote Now !

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Social Media Case Study Chad Nonprofit 148

NetWits

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Or, you may have experienced shinny-new-social-media-object-of-the-week syndrome – using new social media tools with no real purpose, reason or objective. Oh, and it’s fairly easy to measure using a tool like PostRank. On the other hand, it’s extremely rewarding to act with purpose. There’s more to the story.

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Metrics Social Media Track Profit 247

NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

we know the activities we’re asking people to do will result in their friends and family supporting them by making donations. Explain how to use the tools required for the contest activity if participants need to complete a task like update their personal page. Use social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Contest Mind Fundraising Ipod 183