Byte Technology

MAY 4, 2017

As with the previous fixes described, it’s once again important to stress that if at any time an admin or site owner is nervous or uncomfortable with correcting a problem or delving into a solution via the forum board, they should never be ashamed to ask for help from the experts.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Other reality: I don’t have the time or money for your cause. I had a chance to chat with Leo Ramirez , President, CEO, and Co-Founder of MiniDonations , and he summed it up excellently: “When compounded, small donations of one's time, talent, and treasure can profoundly impact our world. Like this article? Rescue dogs?

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 6, 2021

Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Top Nonprofit Blogs to Bookmark Today. It’s no surprise: thought leaders in the nonprofit sector, many with decades of experience, still take the time to give back to others. Each article is a little different, but you’ll find some creative gems in this blog. FUTURE FUNDRAISING NOW.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

Most nonprofits distribute the original source of the story to their communities (the New York Times , for example), but while that is generous, it does not help build the nonprofit’s brand recognition, e-newsletter list, or social networking communities; rather, it builds those of the New York Times. A first-person voice is best.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

At present it’s estimated that there are some 150 million active blogs operating at any given time. So the beginning blogger may be asking themselves, how can I help ensure that my blog lasts? How can I garner attention amongst all the millions of other bloggers out there? It’s no great secret that blogging is big. Huge really.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

A frustrated blogger—especially one who is just starting out—could truly go mad trying to get respect in the flooded field when they’re just not sure what’s working and what’s not. And besides that, many people keep their speakers on all the time, and having music blare the moment they land on your site can be incredibly jarring.

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Byte Technology

JULY 11, 2017

Here’s Part 2, with another seven highly effective tools, shortcuts and work-arounds that can you save you time and aggravation as you welcome new and repeat visitors and users. Here you can shut off the ability of people—and spammers—to leave comments on certain posts after a certain amount of time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate. Allow Guest Bloggers to Post Commentary and Share Their Expertise.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Deliver that pitch through the channel that reporter or blogger prefers–email is often the preferred method–and only approach one reporter or media outlet at a time. Once a reporter or blogger knows about you, the first thing they hit is your website. Writers, bloggers, and reporters work on deadlines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

This can include written testimonials (with full names) or, even better, videotaped testimonials; articles written by respected bloggers or appearing in traditional media outlets; and even being included in a funder’s (or other respected partner’s) own published materials, such as in an annual report.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

After all, there are some 31 million active blog sites in the United States only at any given time, and to make your own content stand out from the crowd is certainly no easy chore. Depending on what successful bloggers your poll, the answers to these questions can vary widely. In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

After all, running a site—a successful site—takes a lot of time: there’s a constant need to make updates, post new content, respond to user comments and more, and our present go-go climate doesn’t allow for as much static and dedicated “office” time as it did in the past.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 9, 2013

My eyes may be bloodshot, but the sight of the blogger interface still warms my heart. Check out the comments for more unlikely connections between Mao and the American national past time. Back to the land of the blogging! I''ve spent the last eight weeks on a "blogcation" so I could focus on the birth of our new baby, Rocket.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

I recognize so many snippets that have appeared in my spam folder over the years. { {I have|I’ve} been {surfing|browsing} online more than {three|3|2|4} hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is|It’s} {appropriate|perfect|the best} time to make some plans for the future and {it is|it’s} time to be happy. {I

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MAY 28, 2006

It's good news for bloggers: On Friday a California Court of Appeals ruled the bloggers are entitled to the same protections as journalists in traditional media when it comes to being required to reveal confidential sources. Apple went to court demanding the bloggers reveal their sources within the firm.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Use relevant headings to make it easier for readers to find what they are most interested in so that if someone only has time to skim, they can quickly find the information they need. Draft your blog in advance of your due date so you have time to edit. Long-form writing performs better with SEO. There is a lot to learn about SEO.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Creating a ton of great content is a wonderful thing for a blogger utilizing a WordPress-based site. And there are some serious benefits to using such a plugin: most importantly, you can keep visitors on your site longer, which gives your more time to promote yourself and your content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2017

And, as blogger Vu Le says, donating to organizations on the ground can be a form of self-care. Then, I look for local charities on the ground, many times there is a local community foundation that is stepping up. This article in the New York Times provides some good advice. Crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 7, 2006

A couple of good articles about how nonprofits are using myspace and some dos and don'ts this week. I set it up so I could help some friends with teens who are it and hopefully by the time my kids are teens there will be a different technology use pattern to master.) Or publish them on your Web site and ask bloggers to link.

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NetWits

JUNE 13, 2011

But they tend to make that second donation online only about half the time.”. Additional coverage. • The Nonprofit Times covers the Report in Study: Online-Acquired Donors Switch To Mail, Not Vice-Versa. The data clearly shows that integrated direct marketing is essential for maximizing the long-term value of online-acquired donors.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 26, 2016

For bloggers, once a week at minimum; for e-commerce and corporate websites more often is better. Using complex jargon or industry-specific terminology is a waste of time, as the people searching for you don’t use similar language. And here are some tips to do just that. Always keep in mind the old saying “publish or perish.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

Even though I'm more like twenty-something times 2.5, Julia Smith, who blogs at the idealist and was in the room asked "Where are the twenty something/millennial bloggers writing about social change, activism, and nonprofits?" There are lots of twenty-something bloggers and gen-y bloggers. Why did I go?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Our website’s blog – which now has over 280 bloggers who publish up to 25 posts per week – has been a powerful tool in our work to create cultural and political change on a range of topics related to family-friendly policies, flexible work and parenting. To reach out to bloggers in the health care field. To grow our membership.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 It’s also a good idea that every time you launch a new social media or mobile technology community or campaign, you write a brief blog post and list specific ways in which supporters can participate. Allow Guest Bloggers to Post Commentary and Share Their Expertise.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

A lot of nonprofit blogs have come on the scene in the year between these events and I feel like it is time to revise and update my "10 Ways" post to include not only ways that nonprofits can use blogs, but also engage bloggers to support their cause. 10 Ways Nonprofit Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause 1.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2011

One of the biggest concerns nonprofits express to me about launching or maintaining their blog, is lack of staff time to update their blog with compelling posts. Yes, so as long as your nonprofit is not obsessed with micro managing every word and are willing to invest in some blogger training, it could be worthwhile to explore.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

Indeed, now faced with existential challenges from a fast shifting landscape, the time has come for us all to rethink our most deeply held tenets in this struggle to remain relevant. 3 principles for reporters and bloggers in a networked era | Online Journalism Blog – I totally agree that context is just as important as content. "Dina

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Care2

JANUARY 14, 2013

I find them useful to bookmark, especially when you need to get your hands on an important article that has good data or strategic advice that you want to share with senior leadership to get their buy in. Full article here. It's not bookmarking : You don't need an Internet connection to access the content at a later time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

Also, those nonprofits that excel today on Facebook and Twitter, like The Humane Society of the United States, National Wildlife Federation and PETA, they all started their social media campaigns on MySpace at a time when only those with a.edu e-mail address could join Facebook. MySpace is not just a community of poor people!

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

It’s Time to Focus on Volunteers’ Results - Philanthropy.com - Evan Hochberg has a terrific post on Philanthropy.com starting an important conversation on what to do about all this focus on volunteering and service. "Government, The panel had some great minds, including Allison Fine, Andrew Rasiej, and Deanna Zandt.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 19, 2013

I was invited to a briefing session with other media and bloggers to learn more. I first head of this book after reading this article in the New York Times back in March, 2013. Unpacking the Relationship Between Volunteering, the Brain and the Body ” on June 20th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Many years ago before the digital cameras and children, my husband used to spend many hours combining two past times: birding and photography. Over the holidays, I took an all too brief social media break to spent time with family. The product-driven learning is mindful, mostly linear, and focused.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 28, 2014

Times have changed since the launch of npENGAGE in 2011—as have the expectations and needs of our audience—s o we decided it was time for us to make some changes, too. . Let us take the leg work out of staying up to date with npENGAGE by delivering the most recent articles and resources straight to your inbox—no searching necessary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Note from Beth: I hosted a small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference that took place last week in Seattle. Fulton’s talk was timely. It is an exciting time. Flickr Photo by Mburpee. The Internet is getting physical and charitable.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 13, 2009

Join hosts, John Haydon , social media coach for nonprofits, and blogger and internet marketing consultant, Chris Garrett , as they demonstrate how to get started with social media and the value this can bring your organization. Register now for the live webinar, Wednesday, April 15th, 9 AM Pacific Standard Time. About TechSoup.org.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Earlier in the week, I mentioned that I've been noticing a lot of time-based challenges (e.g. It's time to grow it, or let it go. It's time to grow it, or let it go. According to the September 1999 New York Times article, Route to Creativity: Following Bliss or Dots? Art Every Day Month), and felt called to do one.

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