Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

One of their newest experiments is a Twitter campaign, #150jobs. I interviewed Arlene to learn more about they’re measuring their Twitter campaign and what they’re learning. What is the objective of the Twitter campaign? We identified two quantitative success measures, Twitter impressions and content sharing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2012

Follow Kelley on Twitter. Creating an effective nonprofit website isn’t easy. On to the last three tips for creating an effective nonprofit website. Remember, content is critically important and creating an effective nonprofit website takes a lot of it. Guide Creative is the new design agency for Blackbaud.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

For the past six years I have spent 50 to 60 hours a week utilizing Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Foursquare to promote nonprofits. People either start ignoring your updates because you’re always in their news feed, or they “hide&# you altogether. Not following on a 1:1 ratio on Twitter.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Most people will tell you that learning how to effectively monitor (or listen to) what’s being said on the web is the beginning of social media success. Learning takes time, but it’s something that you can start to pick up very quickly and with daily or weekly work you’ll become effective in no time at all. Lot’s of options here.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Is it simply the number of followers you have on Twitter, or how many people "like" you on Facebook? With that in mind, the AIDS.gov team compiled some advice about what it takes to use Twitter effectively to engage with our audiences. For example, questions on Twitter can be added to the FAQs your website.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

In this post, we'll discuss the current glamour child of social media, Twitter. Twitter is impossible to ignore. In response to Twitter's influence, we have launched five company Twitter feeds, @ForumOne , @OCReport , @DataMasher , @Legistalker , and @ProjectSpaces (a combined feed is here ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2008

I'm not sure what Smith's book has to do with twittering and tagging , but there is a connection. Twitter is the here and now, archiving the past is not built into the design. Twitter helps you connect with people or a community and somehow ignites sharing. Chel Pixel has another method that shared in the comments.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) was the most effective, and what type of message generated the most giving. For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point! Multimedia Tells the Story. Being a Tease Helps.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Twitter Dashboards and the Dark Side of Tweeting posted by Kayla L. A few days ago, as part of ASU Lodestar Centers promotion for our upcoming 13th Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness , we posed this scenario to our social media followers: A nonprofit has a public scandal. Check it out here.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

80% of your posts should add value to your followers’ social media feeds. What can they do to make sure they’re as effective as they can be? To be effective, you have to do all four things. If you’re on Twitter, same thing. People usually need to hear things seven to 10 or even 12 times before they really get it.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Why You Need a Good Story Strong, effective storytelling for nonprofits can accomplish lots of good things: Connects your audience to those you serve. And if you can use your Core Number to share what it costs to feed that child lunch, even better! Allows your audience get to know you a little better through the stories you tell.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2008

It is based on real data pulled from a huge number of Twitter profiles of people who have used Twitter Grader. Twitter grader is a measure of authority and reach of a Twitter user. It is sort of like Technorati for Twitter. 35% of Twitter users have 10 or fewer followers. - It doesn't work. Here's how.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2009

If after asking yourself the 10 Questions to Get You Started Using Social Media for Your Nonprofit or Do-Good Project, you've decided that a blog is good tool for you, consider incorporating the following 10 elements of an effective nonprofit, or do-good blog into your blogging strategy: 1. Make it easy to subscribe Have an rss feed.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. Effective communication â?? and more precisely, the effective transfer or exchange of knowledge â?? There are 5 elements key to an effective transfer or exchange of knowledge, the report suggests: Audience, Message, Method, Messenger, and Evaluation: Audience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2011

which uses the strengths that already exist in a community to effect positive change. Nonprofits can also reach out to online communities through social media, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and blogs (like this one). What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Like any other marketing channel, you have to know what you’re working towards to promote your cause effectively. Run interesting Twitter polls. You can easily make it feel like a community by engaging in the conversations happening in the comments on your posts. Things to consider before diving into social media.

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NTEN

AUGUST 14, 2014

I took part in the panel: Multiple Platform Social Media Strategies , which explored ways nonprofits can use social media more effectively, and sought to answer the proverbial question: "If a tree falls in the social media forest, how can you make sure anyone hears it?". Add them to this list by posting in the comments!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Facebook , Reddit , LinkedIn , and Twitter have great options. Staff the organization’s social media accounts by monitoring follower activity (shares, likes, and comments) and ping those individuals with a way to volunteer or donate (or some other call to action). 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”). Canvas door-to-door.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 8, 2009

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2011

In today’s world of content abundance, the skill of how to find, make sense, and share content that we need to be effective in our work is critical. Simply put, being a content curator is a method to help you stay informed about your field and be more effective at your job. It is like sipping fine wine.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Start by responding to comments on their posts or sharing their material.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 3, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). What do you think?

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2013

Note from Beth: Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating two workshops on becoming a Networked Nonprofit: Effective Social Strategy for nonprofits in Santa Barbara hosted by the Fund for Santa Barbara. We hope our suggestions will spark ideas for additional hooks to feed your content strategy and engage your audience.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 27, 2011

We welcome your comments and feedback. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger. If anyone ever once doubted the energy and organizing force of technology, rest assured they dont anymore.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). NonProfit 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2015

. “As I have wanted to develop genuine interaction with people closely affected by bowel cancer it’s been important that there is a good dose of me in my Twitter feed. Share it in the comments. Whilst I purposefully don’t tweet that. much about my home life, people respond positively when I occasionally do so.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 22, 2011

McKinney , Project Specialist ASU Lodestar Center Attending this years Annual Forum on Nonprofit Effectiveness for the first time, I was really excited to see the communication between grantees and funders. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger. Thanks for sharing!

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Robert Weiner

JULY 20, 2013

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ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 10, 2011

Just leave a comment at the bottom of the post! What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger. We feel that the success of this event was directly related to the active participation and shared wisdom of its attendees. Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has be.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

3] What is the effect of my organizations losing its tax-exempt status? [4] link] ^ [7] [link] for its Frequently Asked Questions Posted by ASU Lodestar Center at 11:05 AM Labels: form 990 , IRS , Pat Lewis , tax-exempt 1 comments: Jill said. You will receive a notice from the IRS in the form of a letter, Notice CP120A. [2]

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Disclaimer Thursday, February 24, 2011 Relationships Matter posted by Travis Manzione , Director — Assessment Tools The Center for Effective Philanthropy In almost every facet of our lives, the types of relationships we form and maintain not only define how we perceive others, but also how we are perceived by others.

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