Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The urgency of a campaign occurring on a certain day inspires individuals to donate, but only if your nonprofit prepares in advance and creates an online campaign that taps into the impulsivity of cause awareness and giving day donors. Post on Facebook a minimum of 3X. Go live on Facebook and Instagram at least once.

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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. World Wildlife Fund Website :: March 15, 2008.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

There are now over 143 million blogs on the Internet and when I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Many nonprofits don’t consider blogging either because they think they need to blog everyday and that it would be too time consuming, or they have no idea what to blog about. in September of 2009, I had very low expectations.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2009

"Blogs are great because you can re-purpose some of the content from your posts in your e-newsletter," I told a large group at a recent social media training. How many of you have an e-newsletter?". It is amazing to me how many organizations and entrepreneurs don't have an e-newsletter, or if they do, it is deathly boring.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. 11 Website Design Best Practices for Nonprofits. Subscribe to E-newsletter and Text Alert Functionality. Also, Defenders of Wildlife is listed as an “Example of Excellence” in the book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter. Or e-newsletters. Your Facebook Fanbase begins to grow faster. Or blogging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Donors over 40 appreciate a strong website and an e-newsletter. Or e-newsletters. Your Facebook Fanbase begins to grow faster. Or blogging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0 has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. That said, mix it up!

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. Videos and news articles that prompt more meaningful discussion. Posts from friends and family over posts from nonprofits, brands, and local businesses.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

For the past six years I have spent 50 to 60 hours a week utilizing Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Foursquare to promote nonprofits. The range of nonprofits using social media and their subsequent levels of commitment vary widely — as do their expertise, implementation and, of course, return on investment.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. The same is true with website and web articles. but not today. Mercy Corps Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

Some of the opinions I express below I have had for a while and speak to them in my webinars and trainings, but some are so recent that I am still in the stage of “Seriously Facebook? That said, people love Facebook. The vast of majority of nonprofits love Facebook too. on Facebook.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Social media is a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all types, and it is especially useful for nonprofit organizations, which typically struggle more to reach a large audience on a tighter budget. Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics. Click here to learn more.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 20, 2021

What you need is a nonprofit virtual assistant or VA. Don’t assume a nonprofit virtual assistant is limited to basic clerical work like data entry and responding to emails. A nonprofit virtual assistant is often a more affordable and flexible solution than hiring an independent contractor for every individual task you need help with.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2009

As the Web goes mobile , so does social media… and so should your nonprofit. If there is one thing I have learned over ten years of using the Internet for fundraising and social change, those nonprofits that can embrace change quickly, empower their visionaries, and adopt new Web trends, reap the benefits of being early adopters.

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NetWits

JUNE 6, 2011

Think about the websites you most visit: Facebook , Google’s Gmail , Calendars and Docs , Yahoo , Netflix , NYTimes , Friendster –what, you don’t use Friendster anymore? These could be included online or in email newsletters. These could be articles, resources or documents. How do we get constituents to log in?

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Candid

OCTOBER 13, 2022

To better deliver on our mission, and help you more easily find articles on foundation transparency, we have consolidated our funders’ content from Transparency Talk, the former GlassPockets blog, into Candid’s Blog. We interact with more than 200 platform partners like Amazon.com, Facebook, and PayPal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now that Google+ is open to everyone, all nonprofit staff can start experimenting and familiarizing themselves with Google+ before the brand pages, also known as Google+ Business Profiles , are launched later this month. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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TechImpact

MARCH 25, 2014

Nonprofits know it’s a good idea to track their analytic, but its the next step they often have trouble with, knowing what to look for in those numbers and how to make sense of them. But traffic from your newsletter or Twitter links are driving huge donations. Image courtesy of Info Trust LLC. You’re not alone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 3, 2015

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. All medium and large nonprofits with multiple chapters eventually experience a unique, but common problem in their mobile and social media campaigns. Step 5: Publish a monthly e-newsletter to feature chapter excellence and provide resources.

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Top Nonprofits

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Your nonprofit pursues a worthwhile mission, and as a marketing professional, it’s up to you to find the unique channels and messages that help current and potential supporters see that. To help, this article will cover some easy and budget-friendly ways to convey your message, inspire supporters, and acquire new donors.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Note from Beth: Alison Zarella is the co-author of the recently published “ The Facebook Marketing Book.&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. Content strategies are often the most difficult task for many nonprofits.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 16, 2022

Starting a monthly giving program is a great use of your time because monthly donors are the lifeblood of a small nonprofit – bringing in sustainable revenue and creating a safety net of loyal supporters. . These nonprofits have gotten really good at making it easy for people to understand how their donation will make a difference.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0 As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Nonprofit Tech 2.0 has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. That said, mix it up!

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CauseVox

JUNE 9, 2021

Online virtual fundraising is one of the most popular ways for nonprofits to raise money. Maybe your nonprofit hasn’t yet developed an online fundraising plan. Either way, it’s time to brush up on your peer-to-peer fundraising chops and check out some online fundraising ideas that you can use to attract donors to your nonprofit.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Back in February, I saw a great post from Mashable on how to build a landing page for Facebook and instantly thought of it as a great way to promote an upcoming fundraising event. While setting up the app in Facebook has several steps, the biggest piece of this project is to create the HTML that you want displayed.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

— Maybe you’re satisfied with your communications strategy.Perhaps your nonprofit was recently featured on TV or saluted in the local newspaper. You might be proud of your custom Facebook page and how many people follow you on Twitter. And I’m not saying some nonprofits aren’t already embracing the medium.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about online fundraising strategies. The following articles were curated between August 28th and September 1st 2017. Collect email addresses via newsletter subscription or a content upgrade. I couldn’t agree more.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

In this weekly nonprofit marketing link roundup , we’re taking a look at articles that are all about digital fundraising strategies. The following articles were curated between August 28th and September 1st 2017. Collect email addresses via newsletter subscription or a content upgrade. I couldn’t agree more.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

This is what many nonprofit fundraisers and donation campaigners are banking on. By sending your donors brochures, newsletters, or even monthly emails, you are rewarding your donors with the knowledge that their donation is indeed making a difference. Image courtesy of DoJiggy. The holiday season is meant for giving. Know Your Donors.

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sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to nonprofit work or a veteran of the sector, you know that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important fundraising days of the year. This is because Giving Tuesday gets nonprofits real results. Giving Tuesday began in 2012, raising an estimated $10 million in its first year, according to Nonprofits Source.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 18, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 6 minutes Unlock the fundraising potential of your nonprofit by understanding your target audience. conduct research Gather data on your current supporters Review your nonprofit’s existing data, such as donor records , volunteer information, and past survey results.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

With 300 million active users, Facebook is a natural starting place. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way. As of September 2009, scores of Facebook applications have been developed to support the nonprofit sector in one way.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Without an engaging website and e-newsletter, even the best social networking campaign won’t generate more donors or clients. They found that the foundation had a large following on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, but these communities had a very low engagement level. Like this article? Get another!

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

As your nonprofit starts to build a new website, you may immediately run into questions or roadblocks. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top features you should look for in a CMS when building your nonprofit website: Customizability. Customization features can help you portray your nonprofit exactly how you want.

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