Amy Sample Ward

MAY 6, 2013

The new book I co-authored with Allyson Kapin, Social Change Anytime Everywhere , looks at the way nonprofit organizations can use multichannel strategies for advocacy, fundraising, and community building. For example, maybe you notice that you check your email and then go to Facebook. What do you do? Which tools do you use?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 1) Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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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. That same is true if you get broadcast news coverage.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s an online-fundraising-friendly environment out there, with everything from donate buttons for your Facebook page to crowdfunding sites that leverage the power of relationships. You’ll need to write several versions of your Ask for several different channels, and you’ll need to write several different posts. Write your copy.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As vacations end, students return to school, and the final days of summer approach, your nonprofit is busy gearing up for your year-end fundraising strategy. You’ll want to host creative fundraisers alongside the giving day to attract attention to your nonprofit and maximize donations. Create a corresponding Facebook group.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Understanding who you are working with and the kinds of content you want to create and share, will help you then build engaging and valuable social media channels. From content planning to really listening online, you’ll find that the more you look for ways to interact, instead of broadcast, the more you can do with those 30 minutes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Most nonprofit Thank You’s are still long, text-intensive messages which more often than not these days feel cumbersome and overwhelming to supporters.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 27, 2017

There’s a lot of talk about the ways nonprofits can use Facebook to raise money — live streaming fundraising events, breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. How Facebook live helped keep their audience engaged (and raise $100K). We decided to break the news ourselves via Facebook.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

Using Social Scoring, you can identify four categories of social media users within your database: Key Influencers, Engagers, Multi-channel Consumers and Standard Consumers. They belong to the major social networks—Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—and are the few that deliver messages to the many. Multi-channel and Standard Consumers.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 5, 2017

Nonprofits can also make use of storytelling to engage their audience , get their attention, and influence them to change their behavior and take action. Generating compelling stories is no longer a luxury or a choice for nonprofits. There are five main story types that you can collect as a nonprofit. Choose the Story Type.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

But if you want to get even deeper insights, do an in-depth review of a similar nonprofit’s practice – whether it be broad – such as digital marketing techniques or narrow such as analyzing specific techniques as part of a content strategy. How can your organization apply this?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Nonprofit Tech for Good experimented with Periscope for live streaming for the first time during the 2015 Independent Sector Conference. Your nonprofit should invest in tripod for consistent streaming, such as the Accmor Rhythm Pro or the JOBY GripTight GorillaPod. Ideally, your nonprofit’s branding is in the background.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Well, here at Qgiv, we found that our nonprofit clients managed to raise the mean donation amount from $127.86 If you’ve created a Facebook group and/or set up a streaming service event participants can watch activities unfold from, send them that information. Facebook Live is a great solution for this. to $133.31

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ? Nonprofit marketers should realize the importance of social media for brand engagement and donor retention ? Post a Facebook survey. and the world. Community building.

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Care2

JUNE 4, 2012

Earlier this spring, NTEN surveyed readers of the NTEN:Change Journal (a quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders) to find out how they were using their various communications channels (like their website, Twitter and Facebook profiles, as well as direct email). View more presentations from NTEN.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

This incredible online fund raising event raised more than $14 million last year, and we’re hoping to raise the bar higher this year by engaging more than 40,000 donors to donate to any of Minnesota’s more than 26,000 nonprofits using GiveMN.org. TheUpTake.org will broadcast from 8:30 a.m. We also have Minneapolis/St.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 11, 2014

The nonprofit Khan Academy YouTube channel got 430 million plus views last year, a 69% increase from last year. ” Let me translate: in social media we’re tending to have more frequent interactions with smaller groups of close contacts rather than doing Facebook broadcasts to large audiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. Virtual drinks are very much needed on this Facebook profile.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

" [Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation – Here is a terrific interview with my friend and colleague Danielle Brigida of the National Wildlife Federation – she discusses both the tools she uses and the lessons she's learned from managing the social media presence for the NWF.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

One of email’s strengths is its flexibility: you can use it to deliver a wide variety of “asks” and to link to content such as videos, tweets, Facebook posts and photo galleries. Many organizations have jumpstarted their engagement rates on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by sending emails asking supporters to share a specific post.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. In 2008, I was honored to be on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. And yes, indeed, in 2009, there were more nonprofit focused panels and happily the trend continued at SXSW 2010. My nonprofit has found a free agent, now what?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 13, 2020

This can be as easy as using your mobile phone and broadcasting your live event festivities over Facebook Live or another social media outlet. Consider encouraging your supporters both at the event and at home to post something on their own social media channels to promote your mission or the program.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Note From Beth: I’m on my way to Australia and New Zealand lead a series of workshops on Networked Nonprofits and Measurement, culminating with a keynote at this year’s ConnectingUp Conference in Australia, so expect to see a few interesting guest posts. … Read More Fundraising'

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

It's high time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! The online protest event was organized by the DC area based advocacy nonprofit, Demand Progress. The Microsoft @Safer Online channel is hosting an all-day tweet chat for sharing online safety tips. Privacy and Security. The Day We Fight Back.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 30, 2019

Some of the most popular streaming sites are Twitch, Mixer, Facebook Live and YouTube. . Recently, I was able to spend two days with 24 nonprofit leaders either successfully running livestream fundraising campaigns or actively looking to start one of these programs. Channel Diversification.

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NTEN

MARCH 9, 2010

Note: As we prepare for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we wanted share a wee bit of the wisdom our speakers will be serving up, so as not to overwhelm you when you get to Atlanta. What's the most important trend in nonprofit technology for 2010? Why do you think your session topic is important for nonprofits to address?

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

Join us for this live online event as we share best practices from our base of 1,000+ nonprofit clients who use Care2′s 23 million member online community of “do-gooders” as a source of new donors. He blogs about online marketing on Care2’s “Frogloop.com” blog for nonprofit professionals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit mobile strategies. I wanted to find out more about how Seafood Watch integrates its mobile strategy across its communications channel, including social media. Can you tell me how the channels support and enhance each other?

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Allegiance Group

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In 2022, nonprofits of every size allocated roughly one-third of all spending to search ads—as a result, these organizations saw the highest return on ad spend (ROAS) of any channel. Note what both of these communication channels have in common: they’re digital. What are the benefits of digital marketing for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The Broadcast Web.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. below are 33 of must-read updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The Broadcast Web.”

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

Dozer got his own Facebook page. He was a gift that kept giving, as the nonprofit handled their “star performer” quite well indeed. Create a “surround sound” effect with Facebook and Twitter. Social media channels are essential tools for extending your reach. Use relevant hashtags.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Not only are most nonprofits conducting some form of online fundraising, but many are even conducting fully virtual and social media-hosted fundraising campaigns. This guide will cover an overview of what a nonprofit digital strategy is and how you can plan one for your organization. What is a digital strategy for nonprofits?

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Bloomerang

JULY 30, 2021

An M+R benchmarks study found that nonprofit text messaging audiences grew by 26% in 2020, outpacing growth for other popular channels like Facebook and email. With this rapidly growing audience , there comes the need for nonprofits to learn and adapt to using texts for fundraising and supporter engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Direct Mail typically generates a 0.5%

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