Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Pay for the admission or ticket fee for people who you think should attend your nonprofit’s events with the hope they’ll donate on-site or in the future. Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2010

Over the last few weeks I have been running a Facebook Advertising experiment for the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. While the ad itself produced little-to-no results, some unexpected Facebook insights did come out of running the ad. Facebook did not run the second ad for reasons I do not know. It’s time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. These numbers are based on the performance of Nonprofit Tech for Good, and of course, vary depending upon how your nonprofit uses Facebook and Twitter. And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. LinkedIn Pages.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 25, 2020

Virtual events offer a lot of benefits to an event organizer. A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. . Steps for Encouraging Attendees to Network at Virtual Events. Show Them How.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2021

A live streaming event is one great way to connect with a virtual audience, and in these times, making a genuine connection (or an attempt at a connection) with anyone, including your audience, is of the utmost importance. . One way to do that is through live events online and live streaming. Basics of Running a Live Stream.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

Creating events that engage with attendees has always been a vital part of event success. But in 2020, event planners, like so many other professionals, were forced to rethink their tried and true methods. To say the coronavirus pandemic has complicated physical events is an understatement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

As a result, social media strategies are often used to supplement in-person events. To keep employees, volunteers, and donors safe, in-person events have been canceled for the foreseeable future. Without in-person events, nonprofits are turning to digital and social media to fundraise and grow their supporter base.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy. 1) Set up your nonprofit’s Facebook Page to make a good first impression.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 28, 2020

At an in-person, live event, networking often just happens. These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. Teams will have to navigate the virtual event space in order to find items on a list.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Making Facebook Groups Rock – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

But as you gain more followers, you also gain access to their networks, since the content they’re engaging with will show up on their connections’ feeds. . Since LinkedIn is built around a professional audience, members are scrolling through their feed looking for professional content. Host Inspiring Events That Advance Your Goals.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Some platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, offer donation features, such as donate buttons, that make it easier than ever for your supporters to contribute.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Facebook Ad Platform November 13, 2007 It always takes me a bit to digest new Web 2.0 news, so I’m just now blogging about last week’s news that Facebook launched a new ad platform.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either!

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Connection Cafe

MAY 12, 2017

You’re probably already aware that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. But did you know that Facebook now lets some nonprofits add a donate button to their Facebook Live broadcast ? You can apply here.

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Nimble AMS

JULY 2, 2020

So, just as you might comment on someone’s photo in your Facebook feed, you can comment on the status of an event registration record. Or, just as you would read through your status feeds, you can read what your co-workers are working on, realize that you have something to add, and join in the conversation.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

Get the organization approved on Facebook and other platforms 501(c)(3) nonprofits are raising billions on Facebook using birthday fundraisers or personal fundraisers or simply adding a donate button to posts. Board members can get your organization approved for fundraising on Facebook and Instagram.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2016

John is a trainer, coach, consultant, speaker, and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies. Facebook Live is taking the newsfeed by storm! This (relatively) new live broadcasting feature lets any person, brand, or nonprofit live-stream events, reveals, celebrations, and more. How should we respond to commenters?

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NCE Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2012

For example Facebook is partnering with NBC. Facebook is crunching analyzing people post to Facebook about the games and they are broadcasting NBC’s video feeds. NBC gets stories out of the data that Facebook is analyzing. Feel free to share in the comments section. Are you doing anything different?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

” It comes in a spot in the poem where he talking about the passage of time and mundane events. Today was the big announcement at the F8 Conference about the new dramatic, life altering changes in the Facebook Platform. The big change will be how Facebook profiles are becoming fuller “timelines” of a one’s life.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

If you feel so inclined shoot our a tweet or Facebook status update. Event Fundraising. If you are an RSS subscriber to NetWits, your feed will be automatically updated with the main npENGAGE Interactive feed. Everything previously covered here on NetWits will be in the npENGAGE Interactive Blog. Fundraising. Interactive.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics. By using Facebook, nonprofits can connect with other organizations and reach supporters. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of Facebook: Create a Page, Not a Group. Don't let your Facebook page languish!

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Be sure to interact with community comments by liking or commenting back. Be sure to keep a careful eye for comments that are inflammatory. Depending on your capacity and goals, you should set a regular cadence for checking comments and direct messages. Don’t just copy and paste the same response to all comments.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 27, 2017

There’s a lot of talk about the ways nonprofits can use Facebook to raise money — live streaming fundraising events, breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. How Facebook live helped keep their audience engaged (and raise $100K). We decided to break the news ourselves via Facebook.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 18, 2014

Most of what you read about creating more reach for your nonprofit’s Facebook Page either has to do with Facebook Ads or optimizing content. Allowing Facebook users to post photos and videos to your page increases your exposure to their friends. With threaded comments that organize conversations better.

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

Whether you’re a media-conscious blogger, marketing maven for a non-profit cause or a new or established e-tailer, having your content feed into multiple social media platforms is a vital element to increasing your visibility and grabbing the attention you want and need. Become a Fan. Get and Stay Educated.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

It was an entertaining movie, but it definitely took real events and twisted them for dramatic effect. One thing that did ring true is that Facebook is constantly changing, and not every change is award-winning. Currently, Facebook Page owners may preview the changes and upgrade their page to the new layouts.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I gotta hand it to Holly Ross and the tireless NTEN team for putting on yet another fantastic event! While listening is critical at an event like NTC, it’s also a key function back in the offices of our nonprofits. Let me know how in the comments. Feel free to download it and start listening today!

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point! When I posted an updated pic on Facebook, I received a lot of likes and comments, but also a donation or two.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

If you're interested in Salesforce stuff and you just landed from your planet, Chatter is like Facebook in your corporate CRM/database. You can post status updates, leave comments on other people's profile (think: wall). Activities and events within data objects can automatically leave Chatter posts. I followed people.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Now it's time to address the social site with the biggest stage right now: Facebook. Forum One's Facebook Page. Michaela Hackner and I recently hosted a pair of NTEN webinars titled "How to Become a Facebook Rockstar." You can't dive in just because Facebook is what all the kids are doing these days.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 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). " Check it out!

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 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

NOVEMBER 16, 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). Here's why."

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AccelEvents

JULY 16, 2021

With more businesses turning to live events and virtual events as part of their marketing strategy , it’s no surprise that brands are trying to find more ways to improve these services. Trends suggest that RTMP will be a critical solution for live streaming , and you should incorporate it in your next online or hybrid event.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

You can listen for mentions of your organization, products you sell, your executive director or a figurehead’s name, special events you are running, causes you support, campaigns you are managing, and so on. Special events you’re running. Backtype allows you to watch what’s being said in blog comments around the web.

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