NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. >> Understanding the data and where the nonprofit industry is headed can be useful, but without action it’s purely academic.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s also spreading around the fundraising and nonprofit world. Repeat fundraisers bring in more money, more consistently for the cause. Scanning for Good: 5 Reasons QR Codes Are a Safe Option for Nonprofits. Scanning for Good: How One Nonprofit Used QR Codes to Raise Awareness. Facebook Covers.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? percent of the entire American population is on Facebook. This way others know you’re a real nonprofit doing real things. Twitter is different than Facebook, and Facebook is different than LinkedIn.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

For instance, consider how your organization can use media and technology to: Create sustainable commitments of action from individuals and companies to your cause vs. sporadic, one-off campaigns. Envision new technology that would help your cause reach its goals. Chris Brogan Talks Nonprofits and Trust Agents.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

You can now identify your most “social” constituents, and when you know that you are in position to develop mutually beneficial relationships with them that are productive and respect their advocacy of your cause. They belong to the major social networks—Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—and are the few that deliver messages to the many.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

New platforms like Crowdrise , Razoo , HelpAttack and many others are springing up along side establish platforms like Friends Asking Friends to help passionate individuals raise money through their social networks for causes they support. existing tight knit community that interacts with the spokesperson on behalf of the cause.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits is a few days away. In true “Ignite” style, each presenter will have five minutes to present 20 slides about their nonprofit programs, initiatives and the ways they’ve seen nonprofits from around the world use social media to make a difference. make sure to read the whole post).

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

While the dogooder in me loves a great cause, I also relish the opportunity to learn more about online fundraising and why people give. It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.)

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. For a large portion of the nonprofit sector December is a critical time of year. Download the report now! . Key takeaway.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Most nonprofits need to raise money to survive. And because fundraising continues to shift from offline to online nonprofits are faced with a growing need to find new and innovative ways to do fundraising through online sources. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 1,200 Participating nonprofits. 17,838 individual donations.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Her second book, exploring how causes can excel using Twitter, comes out in the summer of 2011. Follow Frank on Twitter.

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NetWits

APRIL 22, 2010

If you’ve ever wondered how to do fundraising using social media as a core part of your nonprofits online strategy I suggest you check out what Stacy Monk of Epic Change has to say.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Do you ever find your self thinking … “ How can I empower my nonprofit supporters to raise money for a cause they love ”? Mobilize your volunteers to share your cause with their friends and family using a team structure. Incorporate the link in your Facebook and Twitter posts and print materials. Annual Campaign.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

I volunteer with a small nonprofit called Fields to Families. Romance me a bit, tell me some stories, and get me fired up about the cause. Including social components like Facebook’s ‘Share’ and ‘Like’ buttons, Twitter’s ‘Tweet This’ button, and ShareThis’ email functionality make spreading the word easy.

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NetWits

APRIL 17, 2009

So, your nonprofit is socially networked. You’re on MySpace, you use the FaceBook Causes application, you keep constituents informed on Twitter, you show your event pictures on Flickr, you share videos on YouTube, and you know the power of blogging tools like WordPress or Blogger. In short, you’re well invested in Web 2.0.

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NetWits

AUGUST 15, 2011

But it’s also very though provoking in terms of our work in the nonprofit space. Your nonprofits priorities, your priorities and the priorities of the world of people you’re trying to engage (supporters, donors, volunteers, etc) all play a role. Your cause. Getting on the list. Getting people to prioritize you.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

You may agree with this or not, but I think it’s safe to say that the skill of listening online is one that all nonprofits should learn – it’s essential for anyone who wants to harness the power of the social web in their online strategy. Causes you support. Getting Your Nonprofit Ready To Listen by Beth Kanter.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2008

And the nonprofit fundraising world is being broken a little bit at a time too. Causes on Facebook breaks it. The rate of change in the nonprofit world has been steadily increasing over the past decade. Nonprofits used to have the luxury of letting other organizations take the plunge first. Kiva breaks it.

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NetWits

AUGUST 2, 2012

A few years ago, Cause Marketing was all the rage. Nonprofits – small and large – were scurrying to create “meaningful” corporate partnerships NOT sponsorships. In the days of the cause marketing craze, Corporations had more money to give. Don’t forget to include social media – Facebook friends, Twitter followers.

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NetWits

MAY 9, 2012

3 social network in the US (behind Facebook and Twitter). Pinterest is all about visual stimulation, showcasing beautiful images that move people to like, repin, or share, thereby supporting your cause. Nine Pinterest Best Practices for Nonprofits. How To: Get Your Nonprofit Started on Pinterest. minutes per visit.

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