Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2010

7641: Total Comments. A year later, I launched my first professional blog on the software that eventually became Google’s blogger. That post was magical because it was the first comment I had received and that comment was from a Cambodian Bloggher, Tharum. 3129: Total Posts.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 6, 2008

What’s kind of funny is that I was quoted on the press release , which was out 3 weeks ago or so, but it’s taken me this long to blog it. Bad Blogger! (I I think my clients thank me for being a bad blogger.) at 3:45 am { 4 comments… read them below or add one } 1 David Geilhufe 07.07.08

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

But working with the media is tricky, especially if you don't have a dedicated marketing or press relations person on staff. After years of being on both the press side and the PR side of the media game, here are some of my favorite tips for elevating a fundraising campaign. Connect with Neighborhood Bloggers.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

APRIL 20, 2020

This could include blog and website content, social media updates, press releases, email marketing, and so on. I saw something like this on a lifestyle blogger's Instagram feed and I loved the idea. Leave a comment below and I'd be happy to help you out there. Remarkables is a term from Seth Godin. Need help brainstorming?

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Get Fully Funded

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Briefly describe the most current, pressing need, and ask for their support. Also look for local social media bloggers and celebrities who might be happy to lend their name to your year-end giving campaign. Don’t forget to drop the link to donate in the comments. Thank the donor for their past support.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

This event garnered tons of media coverage and Dawn’s story was covered by almost every major media outlet in the country including the Washington Post, CNN, the Associate Press, CBS, and more. Dawn’s blog was incredibly personal and compelling and she received hundreds of positive comments.

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Forum One

JUNE 1, 2009

This follows on three recent press events with newspapers, radio and bloggers on similar topics, so it will be interesting to compare the Twitter results and my experience from these different media channels. Top of my mind are these issues: I am preparing three main talking points to anchor my comments, as I do with all press events.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

You convinced the bigwigs to let you start a blog for your organization, you recruited peers to join you as staff bloggers, you’ve set clear guidelines , and shared some creative blog post ideas for your staff to draw from. Blogger List. While you’re at it you send it to your blogger contacts. Media List.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 22, 2010

Invite guest bloggers in – clients, staff, Board, volunteers, and donors. Ask questions in blog posts and invite readers to comment. Summarize press releases or link to current news stories. Listen to what front-line staff are talking about and write about that. Be specific with them when you ask.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 16, 2013

Press dedicated Millennials into service by using their enthusiasm to craft your online strategy or be guest bloggers, write handwritten thank you notes to donors, or mentor younger activists and volunteers. I’d love your thoughts on Millennial fundraising (and your birthday wishes) in the comments section of this post.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2009

Provide a link to a page with bios for bloggers. If your blogging platform doesn't allow you to do that, have bloggers include a one-line bio at the end of their posts. Link to other bloggers Use Google Blog Search , Alltop and Technorati to find blogs that write about similar topics to yours. Press mentions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Many other nonprofit and do good bloggers helped promote the contest. The press release from Chase describes the two-step process: In Round One of the Chase Community Giving program, Facebook users will vote for non-profit organizations they think should receive a portion of Chase's philanthropy funds. I'm sure I've missed something.

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Care2

DECEMBER 4, 2007

It will be a powerful grassroots greening machine; with bloggers, writers, and volunteers all contributing to local greening efforts; and held together by the added sticky-ness of good dynamic content, great search engine optimization, and of course that Web 2.0 To create a new comment, use the form below. 60) Search « Care2.com

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

The topic of conversation was social media in organizational communications, and here are a few representative comments: * On social web spaces like Facebook and Twitter: "they're talking about us out there: we need to be out there talking too!"

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 20, 2014

Did you notice what bad press one of the oil companies got for having what was regarded as an out-of-date plan? Do you think the expense involved in having a plan would be worth it if we have a crisis? How would we explain to the Board that we didn''t have a written plan if there''s a crisis?

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2013

Did you notice what bad press one of the oil companies got for having what was regarded as an out-of-date plan? Do you think the expense involved in having a plan would be worth it if we have a crisis? How would we explain to the Board that we didn''t have a written plan if there''s a crisis?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

At it’s heyday, a few hours a day sending friend requests and posting wall comments on MySpace profiles quickly resulted in large, thriving online communities. For the last two years we’ve been bombarded with articles from bloggers and the mainstream media that MySpace is dead. MySpace was designed to be a marketing tool.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 11, 2012

Did you notice what bad press one of the oil companies got for having what was regarded as an out-of-date plan? Do you think the expense involved in having a plan would be worth it if we have a crisis? How would we explain to the Board that we didn't have a written plan if there's a crisis?

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2009

Not only can you share organizational news as it happens, you can also comment on how breaking news in the world relates to your cause, or organization. When they find it saved by someone on a social bookmarking site like del.icio.us , StumbleUpon or Digg When another blogger links to it on their blog. Blogs can be fun!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 10, 2007

Being an organization's blogger involves not only writing for the blog, but also building relationships with other bloggers by reading them, linking to them, commenting on their blogs and inviting them to comment on your blog. Have an RSS feed and comments. Post consistently. Blogging is part of social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2009

Not only can you share organizational news as it happens, you can also comment on how breaking news in the world relates to your cause, or organization. When another blogger links to it on their blog. Blogs can give you the press you seek. In my book, there are two things all blogs must have: a way to subscribe and comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

He covered the following platforms: Blogs: It is more than a web site, built by one person or a small community or group of bloggers. Collective intelligence - The written press can no longer lie. The participants will build personal blogs which are public or not depending on whether the blogger wants it public. Conclusion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

WHY THIS CAMPAIGN People were buzzing about the issue online and obviously outraged by their comments. We could tell by all the comments and images floating around. Did you build a relationship with a blogger that will cover your stuff in the future? and have all resources available (related press release, web story, etc.)

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 27, 2015

She is a writer and blogger with a passion for self-improvement and helping others. In addition, it raises awareness for the foundation, while generating good press for the companies involved. Tell us in the comments section below. Kayla Matthews is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. But why is branding so important?

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Care2

DECEMBER 6, 2007

60) Search « So Easy, a Chicken Could Do It: frogloop 2008 Reader Survey | Main | Blogger Uses Petition Site to Create Better Transportation for NY » Thursday Dec 06 2007 Care2.com You can read all about the strides weve made since 7 million here on our official press release. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

" They have begun inviting local bloggers as press to openings and events - usually they get in touch with Mike Woycheck or Cynthia Closkey, two of the co-founders of Pittsburgh Bloggers , who then re-blog the invitation and spread it via Facebook or their own Twitter streams. Not the press release. s Blog about?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

" She suggests that Newbies (bloggers, vloggers, etc) should: Here is what you should do when you are a newbie: Keep a notepad handy and write down the steps to accomplish your task including any "glitches" or nuances. Take screen shots by pressing Ctrl+Shift+Print Scrn and copying them into your photo program.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Forgive me if you've seen a lot of these links before, and please feel free to add more examples of blogs about writing, or by writers who publish in print, as well as online, in the comments. Poetry Thursday is an online project that builds community by encouraging bloggers to read and enjoy poetry, as well as sharing it with others.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

What kinds of comments do you make on other blogs? Generally I wrote an honest comment and respond to what the blogger wrote. I don't promote our organization, but I do leave an authentic comment. Do you moderate comments or not? It depends on whether the comment is relevant.

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

Earned media is media you dont “buy” but earn the old-fashioned way - by taking the time to properly engage reporters, bloggers, and influentials about your issue. Leave comments on blogs. Add your comments below. Reader Comments (1) Thanks for all this information, especially on tracking earned media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

Help bring back Ranger Rick's profile Email: appeals-comment@facebook.com and ask them to let Ranger Rick exist on Facebook! The AFP blog points to a press release from Firstgiving about the launch of a social networking site. Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

If you have had a change to play with Jumo and have some insights, please share in the comments. Not to mention a lot of press coverage in The Huffington Post , The Wall Street Journal , Fast Company , Mashable , The Chronicle of Philanthropy , and The New York Times. What is Jumo? by Steve MacLaughlin.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

Official press release here. is coming " Bloggers go to the SF Symphony! Good discussion in the comments too. Some New (to me) NpTech Bloggers - Welcome! Through TechSoup's Netsquared project, blogger Beth Kanter, was commissioned to write a weekly summary. Blackbaud, Inc. Nonprofit Times covers it here.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 13, 2006

put together a "Beltway Bloggers Boot Camp" scheduled for today, November 13 from 1:00 p.m. at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Update on Friday, November 17, 2006 at 02:59PM by Jordan Wait Well we did it - we managed to tough it out and graduate from Blogger Bootcamp. Issues Dynamic, Inc. to 5:00 p.m.

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

I was turned on to this blog by a friend and then given it to review as part of the Nonprofit Blog Exchange , which introduces nonprofit bloggers (like me) to other nonprofit bloggers through our work. Share and Enjoy: 3 Comments comment Shai Gluskin Wow, that Beery piece was long. Is Facebook and MySpace a trend?

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 24, 2007

During the Starbucks Challenge , Green LA Girl motivated readers to push Starbucks to keep their promise that they would make a French-pressed cup of fair trade coffee for any customer who asked for it. When they didn't receive the coffee, readers either blogged about it on their own blogs, or left comments on Green LA Girl's blog.

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