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How to Report Live from Nonprofit Events and Conferences

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. The Trend of Live Reporting During Events. According to the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , 52% of nonprofits worldwide have used social media to report live. Before the Event: Get Organized.

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12 Not-So-Great Realities About Nonprofits and Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

We’ve emailed, we’ve tweeted, we’ve given shout outs at events, and prominently placed calls-to-follow in our print materials. You are not a videographer or broadcast reporter, but to be good at the Next Big Things you have to be. ” or “Like Our Facebook Page!” ” for nearly a decade.

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E-Mediat: Reflections from the Conference in Fez, Morocco

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The conference in Morocco was a “tri-lingual event” and was translated into French, English, and Arabic, although the content and instructional design were identical to the event in Jordan. This blog post is a summary of reflections about the instructional design and how NGOs in these countries are becoming Networked NGOs.

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Is There a Community of #Tech4Good Activists Waiting for You?

Tech Soup

As of January 25, there are 40,000 nonprofit members attending free tech networking events and workshops in 75 cities. Keep reading for a roundup of upcoming events or search the directory. As an event host, you build your reputation, develop new tech skills, and give back to your community. Find your closest NetSquared group.

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15+ Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas (and Expert Tips) for 2021

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Any nonprofit or NGO can participate in Giving Tuesday, and there’s no payment or registration needed. Check out their event page for inspiration: 3. Get an idea of what your campaign could be like by checking out their event page: 4. Plus, a telethon is also a great event for a matching gift drive. Host an auction.

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How WhatsApp Is Being Used by Nonprofits in India

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Our team discovered that NGO leaders and staff responded instantly to WhatsApp messages vis-à-vis email. Most people are a member of several WhatsApp groups created for a temporary group activity (an event) or groups around common areas of interest, affinity or purpose. We asked NGO leaders to join a dedicated broadcast list.

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Are You Serving Youth in Your Community? Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

Tech Soup

Want to know more about how one Philadelphia-based NGO was able to use their TechSoup donation to help homeless teens develop valuable life skills? Notice of such action by Sponsor will be posted on event homepage: [link]. (c) The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. Ready to enter?

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