Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Who maintains your social media campaigns? We have a decentralized team of 10+ staff contributing stories to our social media channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have 325 social media sites that we post to regularly, but in addition to all of the ones that everyone knows about, two of the most effective are Posterous and TrafficGeyser because we can post once to these accounts and they syndicate out to hundreds of article, podcast, blog, video and photo sites at once. The site currently has 1.6

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

That got me thinking more about how we, in the non-profit space, should look to learn from examples, trends and best practices found outside of our sector. This week ReadWriteWeb shed some light on the ineffectiveness of social networks to aid in customer acquisition (see graph below). Social Networking Adoption by Non-profits.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Fundraising and building a robust and active email list is critical to nonprofits who want to thrive in a multi-channel world. For example, your fundraising email list versus your Facebook page versus your direct mail—three different channels translates to three different communication tactics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network. Google+ isn’t for all nonprofits, but for those that have actively adopted a pro-social media policy, it’s worth the time investment to experiment with Google+. Google+ is a visual social network.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2011

Fundraising and building a robust and active email list is critical to nonprofits who want to thrive in a multi-channel world. For example, your fundraising email list versus your Facebook page versus your direct mail—three different channels translates to three different communication tactics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Finally, we are beginning to measure how many volunteer applications come by way of our social media channels as well as using marketing sites like Klout to measure our influence online. That said, social media is not a science, so there is no correct way to do things. Dupe: Taproot is hub for new ideas and collaboration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2013

Pitch to “Follow” on social networking sites in every issue. Link to video on the HRW YouTube Channel. Pitch to “Follow” on social networking sites in every issue. Pitch to “Follow” on social networking sites in every issue. Bottom of e-Newsletter: 1.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2022

Experts and popular advocates will support the organizations they care about on social media and market that organization to their thousands — or in some cases, millions — of followers. This trend has been made popular on networks like TikTok and Instagram. The concept, however, is effective on any marketing channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Yesterday many organizations chose to post images and messages about 9/11 to their website, social media channels like Facebook and Twitter. Social Networking Web 2.0' Many organizations and brands wrestle with this every year when it comes to the anniversary of 9/11. Others chose to remain silent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

There are significant benefits to both the organization and the leaders themselves by building a thought leadership profile on social. This post covers the benefits and provides some ways to effectively cultivate thought leadership through social channels. Balancing Personal and Professional: Worlds Collide.

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Socialbrite

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Donors are still eager to support the organizations and causes they care about, yet they expect to be engaged differently — often through digital channels. Organizations that moved to online and text campaigns via social networks seemed to fare especially well. Nurture donor relationships through digital channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Share and interact with funders’ social content Most people appreciate receiving a “like” on content they post on social media. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 28, 2009

Click to see larger image I'm very tempted to start using Results On Insights for ROI thanks to Barb Chamberlain's comment in yesterday's post " What Are The Best I-Words For Nonprofits To Think About Social Media and ROI? " But what does that really mean? The social media maven and metrics expert is Laura Lee Dooley.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2011

On July 7 YouTube announced the launch of their new YouTube Channel design experiment cleverly named Cosmic Panda. Although it is still in beta, rumors of a dramatic new look for YouTube Channels have been floating around the blogosphere for a few months now. 3) YouTube Channels no longer feature Friends and Subscribers.

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Candid

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The impact of social fundraising has dramatically increased in the last 18 months, giving nonprofits new channels to create reach and drive engagement. . Peer-to-peer fundraising leverages social networks. The reason peer-to-peer fundraising is so engaging is pretty simple: It’s inherently social. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The goal is not to hoard it but to channel it. This includes social good movements like #metoo, #marchforourlives, #icebucketchallenge #givingtuesday and others. We, in the social good sector, especially need to keep honing our skills in unleashing new power for good causes. An example is Kim Jong-un. (In

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

In analog communication, individuals generally reach what is called the Dunbar Number , a limit of about 150 stable social connections. For example, Barack Obama reaches over 100 million people with each tweet. For example, the Children’s Society in the UK used an NLP chatbot to deliver fundraising information to potential donors.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

It empowers individuals to be part of something greater than themselves, channeling their collective energy towards positive change. Social Media Amplification Social media serves as a powerful amplifier for donation drives, allowing organizations to share compelling stories, engage with supporters in real-time, and create viral campaigns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. The majority of the room had experience in social networking sites and tools, both personally and for their organization. they have a YouTube Channel.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event. Don’t overwhelm yourself with having to manage and pay attention to too many networks at a time. Nonprofit Strategic Planning: The Ultimate Guide + Examples.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Which channels have the highest engagement?) Which channels have the highest engagement?) While social media should play an integral piece, your organization has to allocate more money and time to marketing, build skills, identify targets, and expand beyond social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

However, one thing that is certain is that the ROI (Return on Investment) from e-newsletters is still relatively high compared to other Web-based channels. Blogging during the era of the Social Web is more valuable than ever to nonprofits provided your blog is well-designed and the content is good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . The Social Web. Chapter 2 Getting Started with Social Media. The Big Picture: Social Networking. Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . Nonprofit Examples of Excellence and Google This! . Introduction to YouTube Channels.

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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? Google recently made a big social medial play by introducing Google+. With usage stats like that it’s probably safe to assume that a large portion of your followers use at least one social network, right?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007

We are looking for examples of youth blogging projects, i.e., cases where the organization encouraged, supported, and/or facilitated the teens in blogging (presumably as part of the organization's mission and goals, e.g., to help youth learn leadership skills, literacy skills, build community, etc.). What examples do you know about?

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AccelEvents

JULY 6, 2021

For example, if you are a marketer working for a client, the brand might want to be at least one keynote speaker and two major breakout sessions. For example, if using virtual event software , you can gain access to a large database of event statistics. Not all channels perform equally, so adjust as the data suggests. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2014

The research revealed that social media users fall into three broad types: Lurkers post on social networks once a week or less. You can’t hear them, but they are listening. This is another example of “ Dark Social Media.” Dabblers post two to four times a week. They’re quietly reading.

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NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

Does social media work as a direct response fundraising channel? >$10k) using social media. Do you have examples of nonprofits doing exceptionally well using social to raise money? What about staffing your social media efforts? What about budgeting for your social media efforts? Why, why not?

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CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

Your supporters create personal and team fundraising pages and then connect with their social networks to collect donations from friends and family. An Example of a Personal Fundraising Page Using CauseVox. This should include templates for emails, texts, and social media posts as well as information about the campaign.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

The above slide show was created based on all the information I gathered from my network below. I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. see for example the post about blogging policy ).

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TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

There’s so much talk over where a nonprofit’s audience is online, and where a nonprofit needs to be concentrating their social media marketing efforts. Facebook is one of the most important social media channels for almost every nonprofit in operation today. List sub-content categories.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters. Growth : Social media use continues to climb, with one person joining a social network every 6.4

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2014

Our donors are being solicited on every channel from numerous organizations multiple times a day. For example, tell them how their $5 went to purchase vaccines or a pizza pie for 5 volunteers who were canvassing around a campaign in your neighborhood. Today I received at least 10 fundraising pitches. Thank your donors.

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