Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The rise of social media and mobile technology has changed the way people process information. Your supporters also now expect a more social experience from your website.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Just look what happens over the course of five years when donors have an 80-90% retention rate (right-hand image) versus a donor retention percentage in the low-40s: By improving your retention rates through multi-year commitments, the lifetime value increases by almost 3x!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Click to See Larger Image and Scroll. Five years ago, the Packard Foundation was trying to figure out this whole social media thing. The idea of using social media for social impact was still pretty new, though it was certainly playing a pretty big role in the Presidential election. If not more so.

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Neon CRM

AUGUST 10, 2023

Generosity Xchange Nonprofit Marketing Summit Cause Camp TNPA Leadership Summit The Nonprofit Social Media Summit Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) AFP ICON Engage for Good Good Tech Fest Bridge Conference If you’re thinking to yourself “I can’t make all those conferences,” you’re probably right.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 21, 2014

But the real question is, how can your nonprofit leverage this device for social change? Just as most nonprofits initially resisted getting on board with social media, they’re also apprehensive to spend the time and resources to devise and implement a mobile strategy. Less is more. Darian is also the former E.D.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Digital Marketing Plan Chapters. Chapter 1: Digital Marketing Plan. Chapter 2: Nonprofit Marketing Strategy. Chapter 3: Digital Promotion Strategies. Chapter 4: Digital Marketing Process. Chapter 4: SEO For Nonprofits. 34% of nonprofits have paid for advertising on social media. Image Alt Tag.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2012

In my forthcoming book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-authored with KD Paine, my favorite chapter was about the sense-making process of measurement – called “Measurement and the Aha! Source: Infographics Archive - Click To See Full Image. Source Visual.ly - Click to see full image.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. That said, below is an excerpt from Chapter 10: Group Text Messaging and Text-to-Give Technology.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Cleveland, Ohio: Tech4Good Cleveland — Social Media Workshop. Vancouver, British Columbia: Social Media Tune-Up for Nonprofits (with Hootsuite!). Newest Groups.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 3, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Birmingham, United Kingdom: October Meetup: Social Media Session. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Pundits and bloggers in the nonprofit sector often lament the inability of social media to raise money for nonprofits. It’s true that Web 2.0 Be sure to mention that donations are tax-deductible.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2017

This image above, recently making the rounds on social media, is a funny statement on the challenges of an open office layouts, where there are no walls or doors. Such spaces offer great benefits for collaboration, transparency, knowledge sharing, learning, creativity, and team building. But there are challenges, too.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

This is just a taste of the events being held this month by NetSquared chapters. Baltimore, MD: March Tech & Social Change Meetup. Toronto, Canada: Social Media Surgery: Hands on social media advice & help. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery - hands on help with social media.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 3, 2015

We''re a [global movement]([link] with chapters in 20 countries. SF Online Community Meetup: Embracing Emerging Social Media, with Lauren Girardin. Manila, Philippines: Social Media Surgery. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2011

The session title is based on a chapter in our book, The Networked Nonprofit. The audience will explore how nonprofits can unleash the power of social good by transitioning from stand-alone institutions to networks energized by abundant resources. So, come join the fun and learn.

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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.

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Forj

JULY 25, 2017

In our interview, Dr. Hicken and I prompted Dr. Turco to discuss editorial decisions and specific chapters she felt deserved special call out for the readers of this blog. Moreover, I would add, CME conjures up images of physicians attending lectures. He wrote a real-life case study with a problem to solve to lead off each chapter.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the (nonprofit) digital divide by giving every community organization the tools and skills to accomplish its mission in the most efficient and effective way possible. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-On Help with Social Media. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the (nonprofit) digital divide by giving every community organization the tools and skills to accomplish its mission in the most efficient and effective way possible. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-On Help with Social Media. HTML EXAMPLE.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

Issues related to stalking, identity theft, harassment, and employment are top of mind, while social networking sites like Facebook continue to redefine what "personal" means. In this first part of a series exploring the vast and timely topic, guests Alex Ross and Jacob Chang will focus on social media policies in the workplace.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 24 countries. Cleveland, Ohio: Social Media Workshop. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Our chapter leaders believe that we can bridge the digital divide by giving every NGO the tools and skills to accomplish its mission efficiently and effectively. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery. San Francisco, California: Social Media for Nonprofits. Image : Elijah van der Giessen / CC BY-NC.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Cleveland, Ohio: Tech4Good Cleveland — Social Media Workshop. Vancouver, British Columbia: Social Media Tune-Up for Nonprofits (with Hootsuite). Portland, Oregon: Volunteer Social — Meet 'n' Greet. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2015

We''re a [global movement]([link] with chapters in 20 countries. Toronto, Ontario: Free Webinar: Social Media for Nonprofits. Chicago, Illinois: Social Media for Social Impact: Fundraising and Customer Relationship Management. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES. Image Name: Author / License.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 8, 2015

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media. Image : Doxieone / CC BY-NC-SA. IMAGE ATTRIBUTION GUIDELINES Image Name: Author / License. Newest NetSquared Groups. Wednesday, December 9, 2015.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 6, 2013

We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Naples, FL: 25 Social Media Tools - 501 Techclub SWFL Netsquared. Manchester, United Kingdom: Manchester social media surgery. Image : Liz Kearley. They’re the new Santa Claus, offering #nptech gifts year-round! Newest Net2Local Groups.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 1, 2015

Share a page, blog post, or article via social media share buttons. Search for a local chapter. Social Media Actions. Social Media Actions. There are also many ways they can connect with you through social media. Pin something you pinned or an image from your site. Like your page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Since 2005, Google.org has invested in innovative organizations that are using technology to build a better world, and we’re excited about AI’s potential as part of the next chapter in this work. Google has supported ZSL’s work to use technology to improve their monitoring through remote cameras placed in wildlife areas to capture activity.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2016

Highlights this month include a happy hour in Durham , some social shenanigans in Los Angeles , and a summer social in Victoria. We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Image : aldisley / CC BY-NC-ND. spanhidden.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Attended by more than 2,000 nonprofit professionals and volunteers, the webinar featured one best practice from each of the book’s sixteen chapters and provided the basis for writing and implementing a comprehensive mobile and social fundraising strategy. All online communications are now mobile and social. Chapter 3: Websites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2009

Each account is in the person's name, but they are clearly identified with the organization both in a customized Twitter profile image and in the 160 character bio. I recently got a sneak peek at the private Wiki that the United Way is using with its affiliates to aggregate and share best practices on social media use.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 2, 2015

I first learned about Year Up's local Bay Area chapter through a Microsoft YouthSpark initiative event. We suggest also finding your nearest NetSquared group , where nonprofits and technologists come together for social impact! Image 1 : WhiteHouse.gov. Images 2 and 3: Year Up. The Power of a Year. spanhidden.

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Tech Soup

MAY 9, 2016

We're a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Victoria, British Columbia: Social Media Surgery: Hands-on Advice and Help. Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media. Image : Michele Mateus / CC BY-NC. Wednesday, June 8. Wednesday, June 22.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

Each mobile and social network has its own unique tool set and etiquette, and only the most observant new media managers have learned what makes each social network unique and then adapted that knowledge to their content strategy. There are universal best practices that can be applied to all social networks.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

While today we tend to talk from inboxes and social media feeds, we still need the human touch to develop and grow relationships. Team RMHC runners cook brunch at a local chapter after a quick training run. Image courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. And these relationships can be vital to fundraising success.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

When possible, integrate video, audio, and images to create multimedia stories. Whatever you choose, the link should go to your website or social media channels. Check out this article on How to Craft a Strong Call to Action on Social Media in GoodWorld's Social Giving School. Definitions.

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