Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

Peter Panepento, Web Editor of the Chronicle of Philanthropy Also blogs at GlobalErie. During the fall, the WeAreMedia project is discussing the content in the tactical modules. The Tactical modules get to the nitty gritty, but with a lens of how many hours does it take. on the wiki. The response was fantastic.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

This is when actual code is written in the CMS (via module or customization) which calls APIs on the CRM side to perform specific actions, such as adding records, syncing records, grabbing data, etc. Most of the tools that are used to do this integration are CMS modules or add-ons. Integration. mathew [link] 2 admin 01.15.09

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Make it easy on your partners and collect all relevant materials for promotion, such as blog post and press release templates, logos, images, and approved quotes. You may want to outline a target number of Facebook posts, Tweets, or blog posts about the campaign. Many organizations still send direct mail appeals, too.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Perhaps you already provide them with relevant content through a website, e-newsletter, e-mails, or social media channels. Although it has its own blog, and most of the members are on Twitter and Facebook, all of the action takes place on Friendfeed. Are you ready to take your community to the next level of maturity? Some are huge.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

Consultants and Vendors | Main | Featured Article from Care2 News Network (our own little digg) » Monday Nov 13 2006 Lean, Mean Blogging Machines Monday, November 13, 2006 at 10:00AM | by Jordan Wait If you think your blogging gut is getting a little flabby, today is the day to whip it into shape. Know why you are blogging.

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MAY 11, 2021

For your next virtual event, consider giving direct mail appeals a try! It may seem counterintuitive at first—as the term suggests, virtual events take place in the digital realm, while direct mail is an advertising method that relies on printed materials. A direct mail platform. Follow up with attendees after the event.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US.

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Care2

JUNE 16, 2009

I was speaking with a fundraising consultant the other day (admittedly she is more oriented toward major donors and direct mail) who was aghast that wed be soliciting new activists as soon as we are for a donation. 60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook? All rights reserved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Fear that it will take staff time, there will be little return, and the return will not be as easily measurable as, say, a direct mail piece. I like thinking about social media in this way a lot and we've used it for the WeAreMedia tactical modules. Fear about letting the public comment back "publicly". Especially in this economy.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2008

So far people have contributed everything from a Firefox extension that recommends social actions as you browse the web, to a Wordpress module that recommends social actions based on the content of a post, to a service that makes it super easy for companies to find, sponsor, and showcase charitable actions from various platforms at once.

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Care2

JULY 16, 2008

So far people have contributed everything from a Firefox extension that recommends social actions as you browse the web, to a Wordpress module that recommends social actions based on the content of a post, to a service that makes it super easy for companies to find, sponsor, and showcase charitable actions from various platforms at once.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

" 1 Comment | by Share Article in Care2 Case Studies , Care2 News Reader Comments (1) Hi, I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

I reached out to John Hawbaker, the editor of Chattarati , a local Chattanooga blog, to see if we could adapt Twestival to help Girls Inc. I followed with a post to our blog , Facebook pages, Twitter and an email blast. Using Paypal, a blog post and posted links, another blast email went out and Facebook was updated.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

” [Did you notice the title of this blog post, by the way? Receive monthly updates 3 Comments | by Share Article in E-newsletters , Email Marketing Reader Comments (3) One thing Ive found that works extraordinarily well for large, national NGOs is mailing on local issues. 60) Search « What Makes A Campaign Go Viral?

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2009

60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? 60) Search « Why Nonprofits Need to Grow their Online Lists | Main | Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead?

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Care2

JUNE 15, 2007

e.politics Colin Delany How Nonprofits Can Benefit from the Google/Salesforce Partnership Donor Power Blog Jeff Brooks Children or Professionals: Who Communicates Better? e.politics Colin Delany How Nonprofits Can Benefit from the Google/Salesforce Partnership Donor Power Blog Jeff Brooks Children or Professionals: Who Communicates Better?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 15, 2008

Melanie Guin MNM www.charitynetusa.com/blog September 16, 2008 | melanie Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Bigger and better next February :) September 12, 2008 | Steve Bridger Its always wonderful to see successful individuals who have dedicated their careers to nonprofit management. Gives me hope! All rights reserved.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2007

In the end, Marketing Sherpa reports that nearly three times the number of walkers and donors were recruited via the email test series than the mail control – resulting in a 30% increase in ROI! Did they test combining direct mail and email? Keep your cost down and response rates high in order to maximize your ROI.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

A quick video of Vinay discussing the findings of this study i sposted in our blog at [link] Well also be posting another, follow-up interview later this week. 60) Search « Google AdWords for Nonprofits: 10 Tips About Keywords | Main | Whats an Email Address Worth? Check out the full study here. All rights reserved.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

» Tuesday Feb 17 2009 Reaching Baby Boomers: The Next Big Demographic in Nonprofit Online Fundraising Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 03:50PM | by Allyson Kapin By: Allyson Kapin , Blogger-In-Chief Direct Mail acquisition is one of the most expensive ways to raise money these days. Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

JUNE 26, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Care2

APRIL 20, 2007

60) Search « Care2 and Free Range become One Planet for Earth Day! | Main | Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon Interview With Katya Andresen » Friday Apr 20 2007 Best of the Blogroll for March Friday, April 20, 2007 at 12:22PM | by Kevin Carroll We culled the best articles from our blog roll from March and April.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

" Found your blog via Google Image search on "Snowflakes" Thanks. 60) Search « Notes from Care2/OneWorld/Interaction Fundraising Seminar | Main | MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? 60) Search « Notes from Care2/OneWorld/Interaction Fundraising Seminar | Main | MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? com , Inc.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

Fine Interview:Social Media Author Allison Fine » Tuesday Jul 17 2007 The Great Debate: DM vs. Online Acquisition Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 04:10PM | by Karen Taggart As a former direct mail diva, I have a constant debate in my head about which type of donor/member acquisition is "best" – online or direct mail?

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Care2

JULY 19, 2007

Fine Interview:Social Media Author Allison Fine » Tuesday Jul 17 2007 The Great Debate: DM vs. Online Acquisition Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 04:10PM | by Karen Taggart As a former direct mail diva, I have a constant debate in my head about which type of donor/member acquisition is "best" – online or direct mail?

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Care2

DECEMBER 8, 2008

The webinar, hosted by Care2s own Eric Rardin, features two highly successful online fundraisers, Madeline Stanionis , CEO and founder of the Watershed Company and online fundraising guru, and Elise Fullerton, direct mail manager and online fundraising maestro for Alley Cat Allies.

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Care2

DECEMBER 5, 2008

I wrote an article on my blog about recession proof fundraising, you might find it interesting. If youre looking for some last minute help with your year-end fundraising, make sure you check out our Procrastinator’s Guide to Year End Fundraising. link] Regards, Mark South December 5, 2008 | Mark South Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Melanie Guin MNM www.charitynetusa.com/blog September 16, 2008 | melanie Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Bigger and better next February :) September 12, 2008 | Steve Bridger Its always wonderful to see successful individuals who have dedicated their careers to nonprofit management. Gives me hope! All rights reserved.

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Social Media Advocacy Video Fundraising 28

Care2

AUGUST 21, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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License Social Media Google Advocacy 28

Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

Just the fact that the IMC Program has started its own blog tells us that these guys are the real deal. 60) Search « Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook | Main | Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner? 60) Search « Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook | Main | Who Will Be the Next $100,000 Purpose Prize Winner?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free! 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free! 45 percent of the U.S. If the coding and HTML are outdated, the search engines wont be able to find your site as well.

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Care2

JANUARY 6, 2009

Peterson has a great instructional blog post outlining how you could create a custom report in Google Analytics to track visitor engagement. I recently blogged about a report from the American Marketing Associaiton and Lipman Hearne on the State of Marketing. I think the Metrics Insider recommendations are spot on.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

Paper direct mail should follow online direct mail, not the other way around. 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free! 60) Search « Get a Google Earth Pro License for Free! 45 percent of the U.S. If the coding and HTML are outdated, the search engines wont be able to find your site as well.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

A quick video of Vinay discussing the findings of this study i sposted in our blog at [link] Well also be posting another, follow-up interview later this week. 60) Search « Google AdWords for Nonprofits: 10 Tips About Keywords | Main | Whats an Email Address Worth? Check out the full study here. All rights reserved.

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Care2

DECEMBER 6, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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