Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips to help your nonprofit’s campaign get noticed this #GivingTuesday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 7, 2013

Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. The conundrum today, however, is that many nonprofits have not moved beyond the concept of social networks being free.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. But what if Twitter is no longer a reliable way to interact with your “customers”? The majority of Americans who use Twitter have taken a break from the platform in the past year.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 6, 2021

Now more than ever, effective fundraising is what your nonprofit depends on to survive. Deciding on the channels through which to send your appeals can be tough—there are so many ways to reach donors these days. What is multi-channel fundraising? Why should I use a multi-channel approach? In fact, you shouldn’t! .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2010

As soon as Facebook launched Community Pages , I knew this day coming. The Facebook Team. Link to your Facebook Page from your official website. Put a Facebook Badge on your website or blog. [ Done - even though I think it looks messy! ]. Please use the following link to authenticate your Page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

With many ongoing marketing initiatives, whenever you see a boost in performance, it is fair to be wondering: was it that Facebook post that did really well, or are they all coming from the petition you’re running? . Maybe they heard about you on Facebook, or they signed a petition and you sent them an email. Medium (utm_medium).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

2014 will be an exciting year for nonprofit technology. Numerous communications and fundraising trends are on the verge of going mainstream and nonprofits committed to early adoption have a number of new tools and strategies to pioneer this year. 1) Mass Adoption of Responsive and Flat Design. 3) Live Reporting During TV Events.

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

By far the most effective channel was paid search marketing, which 90% of respondents put in their top three biggest sources of acquisition.&#. By comparison only 70% of small businesses use Facebook as part of their online strategy. of non-profits were able to raise over 10k through Facebook in 2010.

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Byte Technology

JANUARY 5, 2016

According to Jay Wilkerson, a non-profit wizard who travels the country hosting webinars for cause-related organizations, it’s sometimes best to refine your efforts and just concentrate on what he calls “the big two ” social media sites that are must-haves: Facebook and LinkedIn. Why these two channels?

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2011

42% of the American population is active on Facebook, but most struggle to successfully raise significant amounts of money. Twitter has over 14 million users, but does anyone actually pay attention to you there? Don’t sweat it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. 1) Include your nonprofit’s Twitter username. 1) Include your nonprofit’s Twitter username.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Google, etc.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . Your channel is the vessel in which you choose to share your content.

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TechImpact

JUNE 5, 2014

Defining an entire generation of Americans, and altering the way nonprofits and corporations view marketing, social media’s role in contemporary society and is only going to continue expanding. Because it is such a new and innovative marketing platform, nonprofits and corporations are just beginning to harness its full potential.

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn

JULY 7, 2011

It has many of the virtues of Twitter and Facebook , without the annoyances. It's a new social media channel. I think that Google+ has plenty of potential for nonprofit and philanthropic organizations that want to create and maintain relationships with their stakeholders. But let's get a grip, people.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2012

Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. They’ve been able to hire some of the most well-trained and experienced staff, consultants, and designers that work in the nonprofit sector. Hint, hint. CARE :: care.org.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. What Is Social SEO and Why Is It Important for Your Nonprofit? Imagine extending SEO principles to social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Looking for more of Julia’s wisdom? 20% can be promotional.

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TechImpact

MAY 8, 2014

Nonprofits have been told since Facebook’s rise to prominence that they need to be investing in a social media marketing / fundraising campaigns. Many nonprofits thinking the path to success would be intuitively obvious hit road blocks, speed bumps and struggle to see a return on their investment. Too many social media channels.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. Let’s jump into how you can realize these benefits and successfully connect your social media with your site.

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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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Kindful

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you work for a nonprofit organization, you’ve likely heard that Giving Tuesday is one of the most important days of the year. In 2020, nonprofits raised $2.47 4 Giving Tuesday Campaign Ideas For Your Nonprofit. This post includes four examples of how you can raise funds and why they might work for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2013

Nonprofits that have the capacity to be early adopters have learned that early adoption in and of itself is a wise social media strategy. For example, the National Wildlife Federation was an early adopter of Google+ and now they have more followers on Google+ than on Facebook and Twitter combined.

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Volunteer Hub

JANUARY 2, 2022

According to a 2021 Nonprofit Leadership Impact Study , conducted by NonprofitPro and Hustle , two of the biggest challenges facing nonprofits in 2021 were lack of resources (40%) and staff turnover (20%). Social media channels (such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram). Word-of-mouth marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2012

NONPROFIT HULK (@NONPROFITHULK) July 20, 2012. That’s the tweet that showed up in my Twitter stream last week it caught my attention. Hulk (fill in the blank) Twitter accounts are popping up all over Twitter, the latest Twitter meme. NONPROFIT HULK (@NONPROFITHULK) July 25, 2012. HULK TOO HEAVY.

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Candid

AUGUST 2, 2022

For many nonprofits, in-person meetings and events are key to carrying out their mission. From maintaining strong donor relations to providing necessary services, both nonprofits and their communities benefit from in-person interactions. Many nonprofit organizations opted to move in-person operations online.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2018

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. 1) Ask your supporters to create Facebook Fundraisers for you.

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sgEngage

JUNE 30, 2023

Nonprofit marketing is the use of strategic methods by organizations to promote their missions and secure donations and funding. This article covers the nuances of nonprofit marketing, exploring the different types, channels, and challenges. Put simply, the more exposure a nonprofit receives, the larger impact they can make.

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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. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere! 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Truth be told, I much prefer the anonymity of being “Nonprofit Organizations” online ( Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , etc.) That said, here’s a recent TV interview with a local news channel where I live in Springfield, MO: Related Links: Newly Released With “Look Inside!”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2010

A couple of times a year DIOSA Communications offers a webinar special for nonprofit organizations, and the month of April is now one of those times. Only launched 7 months ago, Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Tags: Webinars Animoto Blogging Facebook FourSquare LinkedIn Mobile Technology Social Media Twitter YouTube.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 13, 2020

She advises nonprofits to accelerate their fundraising and engagement efforts through giving and marketing strategies via digital technologies. Many nonprofits fear that asking a donor for additional support, after they’ve already made a donation, will turn them off from making future gifts. 3) Send to Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

Until recently the nonprofit pioneers of the Social Web had to mostly rely on their intuition that their social media campaigns were resulting in more dollars raised online, an increase in brand and cause awareness, and higher rates of volunteer recruitment and retention. That said, congrats to the early adopters! Source: Avectra.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Are they just empty buzzwords, or actual tools that can help your nonprofit raise money online? The key is using stories to get people’s attention on social media channels. Social media by itself is not a very effective channel for direct fundraising. Smile Train consistently shows the dramatic impact of its work via Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the great things about the Nonprofit Technology Conference is that you get to connect with colleagues. I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. Twitter: There are two different apps to integrate Twitter.

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