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SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? Continue reading to learn how to determine what type of posts you should write, how long your post should be, how to edit your own work, strategies for getting past the dreaded writer’s block when writing your blog, and more. Find topics for your blog Make your blog work for you.

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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 I wasn’t convinced at all that the world needed another blogger. But within a few months it was clear that blogging was the missing piece in my online communications strategy. in September of 2009, I had very low expectations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For the first time, Nonprofit Tech for Good is seeking sponsorships from companies or organizations that serve the nonprofit sector. For almost a decade Nonprofit Tech for Good has been a one-person blog that has been funded primarily through income I have earned through consulting and speaking engagements. 1) Sponsored Posts .

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 12, 2017

One of the biggest obstacles bloggers encounter—whether they’re on the WordPress platform or not—is how to create content that is based on currently trending topics. Fortunately there’s help in the form of tools and techniques that make the whole process considerably less painful for the blogger. Google Trends. Comment Sections.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

It’s no great secret that blogging is big. At present it’s estimated that there are some 150 million active blogs operating at any given time. Unfortunately there are lots of reasons that some blogs don’t make the grade and wither and die. How can I garner attention amongst all the millions of other bloggers out there?

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

In today’s world of blogging, it’s hard to get noticed. 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. Pro blogger Neil Patel puts it this way: a good blog is “about being plain, not fancy.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

I've been a blogger consistently almost 10 years now. That's a long time - longer than most bloggers have been around. I have had a lot of different blogs, too. In 2005, I actually had 3 blogs going: a regular blog, a technology blog, and a ministry blog. I hope to blog at least once a week.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2011

Your organization is starting a blog and you have all your ducks in a row. You're happy with the new blog design, you understand the platform you've chosen, you've gotten sign-off from above to move forward, and you've signed a surprising number of your staff up to serve as regular bloggers. Explain why you're blogging.

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Byte Technology

MARCH 30, 2017

There are so many active blogs operating in our virtual world today that it would take countless lifetimes to read them all. But what makes one blog better than the next? Here are some tips that should be taken to heart when crafting a winning WordPress blog site. Is it the style of writing?

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 29, 2009

There’s been a bit of talk lately in the technosphere about the role of blogs in the new real-time web. Louis Gray has a wonderful post on the subject that reflects my own opinion, “Blogging Is Still the Foundation In A World of Streams.&#. I’ve gotten into my share of online tussles over the years.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 23, 2012

I''ve been a blogger consistently almost 10 years now. That''s a long time - longer than most bloggers have been around. I have had a lot of different blogs, too. In 2005, I actually had 3 blogs going: a regular blog, a technology blog, and a ministry blog. I hope to blog at least once a week.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? It’s much easier for people to click a button and sign a petition online than it is to take time out of their busy schedules to attend an event. She is also the Blogger-In-Chief for Care2’s Frogloop blog. Is two hours a week good enough?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog. But blogs can help your organization in a few key ways: Central Communication Hub. Think blogs are boring? How To Start a Blog.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 25, 2015

The nonprofit sector has a large community of technology bloggers committed to helping nonprofits stay current on emerging trends in social media, online fundraising, and mobile technology. There are these 35 nonprofit marketing blogs and these 25 must-read nonprofit IT blogs as well as these 8 great nonprofit resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I joined Google+ a few months ago as an individual, but it hasn’t been until the recent launch of Google+ Pages that I began investing time in the exploring the Google+ community and tool set. It’s definitely been worth the time investment thus far. New York Times. Foundation Center. Google for Nonprofits.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 17, 2011

After six years of blogging, and teaching others how to blog, I've been playing around with the idea of what it means to be a "generous blogger." The generous blogger. Sees her blog as a way to serve. Commits to sharing her gifts and talents through her blog regularly. Is mindful of her time online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

Initially a reluctant blogger, I launched Nonprofit Tech 2.0 in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. Thanks to the Social Web, there is no shortage of possible topics for your nonprofit to blog about. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

As the old saying goes, time is money. Thankfully, the book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits breaks down, in clear and concise terms, just how much time an organization should devote to building and managing a social media campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2009

created by four Seattle-based travel bloggers, returns for a second. I started blogging as expat and honestly, expat bloggers saved my life. When I started to meet my fellow bloggers and they were 73 times more awesome in person, well. Passports with Purpose (PwP) is a collaborative online fundraiser. Why: Why not?

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 5, 2012

At Convio Summit last year (that’s right, 2011 is already “last year”) I was asked for tips on managing a blog team. In fact, sometimes the marketing team not so secretly refers to blog team management as “herding cats.” The Blogger Alias. I may manage the blog, but they provide the smarts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2009

I have many years of blog content. It is hard for me to find posts because I have too many categories (over 200) and an idiosyncratic way of organizing them. No wonder I get emails and DM's from folks telling me they can't find a particular blog post. That's a river of blog resources, why add to it? Communication.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 24, 2012

A couple weekends ago I facilitated a 3-hour Tea, Cupcakes and Creative Bloggers workshop at Teahouse Studio. Cupcakes by Batter and Dough Here are some of the nice things that the ladies who came for tea, cupcakes and creative blogging said about the afternoon: "Thanks so much for the wonderful workshop - it was a realdelight."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Last year, I marked the date with the above photo and a post with tips for cultivating bloggers and how it was like a long term relationship. This morning I got a pitch a from someone who wanted me to blog about one of their programs. Even worse, hadn't made the attempt to comment on my blog or refer to any posts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2012

A huge thanks to the small army of guest bloggers, grantmakers, who attended the GeoFunders National Conference taking place this week in Seattle and published blog posts to share their reflections and thoughts. I’d like to thank the bloggers who posted such wonderful posts all week long!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Note From Beth: Blog Carnivals are a themed collection of blog posts. They have been for a long time and some nonprofits, like Momsrising, have been using them as part of their engagement strategy. Welcome to the Nonprofit Blog Carniva l round-up! Flickr Photo by Domen Jakus. budget). .

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

I’m really excited to [finally] announce that I’m going to be redesigning this blog/website. Right now, this blog could really be categorized as a blog. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave a comment here or email me any time. books/publications, and other resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Some of you in the nonprofit technology field may remember this wonderful cartoon " Time Management for Techies " created by Miriam Engelberg who we lost breast cancer about two years ago. Chris reflects and shares some tips.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 27, 2013

Start your blog. One of the many awesome things about blogging is that you are the writer, editor and publisher all rolled into one. It can be a long time before what you have to say is heard. Blogging allows you to share right now , when you feel like your people need it. Think about the blogs you love to read.

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Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Most nonprofits have a blog and even though they''re common, they''re not always as simple to navigate as they seem. A lot of nonprofits reach out to me asking how they can improve their blogs, they ask about best practices, and they ask about constituent engagement. So, you think you can blog? What are you goals for you blog?

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Just wanted to let those of you who are bloggers, or who have blogger pals, know about two classes (in Berkeley and online), that I'll be teaching in January 2012. Tea and Cupcakes with Creative Bloggers Sunday, January 15, 2012 1-4 PM Teahouse Studio 1250 Addision St., of your blog? 35 when you register by January 8th.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Should your nonprofit do more than simply set up a presence on Google + and not invest any more time? What is a productive way to experiment and learn to the answers to these questions without wasting time? Debra Askanase Blogger and trainer who share useful tips about Google + (and other platforms too!).

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2008

Hey all you do-good bloggers! Ben Rattray of Change.org wanted me to let you know that they are hiring bloggers. Positions are part-time, paid and start in June. I've pasted the blurb below: Hiring Bloggers for Change.org! Positions are part-time and paid. blogging job activism To apply, go to [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The first Nonprofit Blog Carnival of 2015 is on the theme is personal productivity. That was the call for blog posts. I received a rich selection covering this topic – from changing mindsets, new tool sets, and lots of tips on how to manage your social media, email, and work flow. It is all about managing your attention.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 18, 2011

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou Last week, I shared these 20 juicy blogging tips during a talk at the Breakfast Blogging Club of the East Bay. What does your blogging voice sound like? Why are you blogging?

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 15, 2010

Seven Things Which Make a Blogger Unique. Thousand of blogs are being created every day. That said getting successful in blogging has become a kind of next to impossible task. But still in this article I’m going to cover some of the important factors which according to me play a major role in making a blogger unique.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

When bloggers Heather and Mike Spohr rushed their their 16 month old daughter Madeline to the hospital for a severe respiratory infection on April 6, 2009, they had no idea how quickly their lives would be turned upside down. At that time the online community provided support and read about Maddie's development on their blogs.

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