NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2010

NTEN is currently undergoing a Digital Strategy review process with the help of our good friends at Common Knowledge. As part of this, we’re looking to re-vamp our Social Network Strategy. As the NTEN community, you ARE the “social” in our Social Network Strategy, which is why we’ve decided to turn to you for feedback and input.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 17, 2012

NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud just released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. We learned a lot of things, but one prevailing theme stood out - despite limited budgets and staffing, nonprofits continue to find great value in their fast-growing social networks. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!].

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

What is a niche social network? . A niche social network is an online community drawn together by a shared location, demographic, or interest -- or combination of the three. Examples of niche social networks include: . Search and select : Niche communities can be hard to find by their very nature.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2010

annual Nonprofit Social Networking Survey after today. you use social networks as part of your work, we hope you'll tell us about it. nonprofit tech community knowledgebase. nonprofit tech community knowledgebase. The Nonprofit Social Network Survey is a joint project of NTEN, Common.

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NTEN

MAY 10, 2010

Remember those halcyon days of yore when the phrase "social networking" was suffused with golden light? Need to build community? If your organization isn't measuring the results of its social media initiatives, you may be wasting time and effort. Tags: NPTech NTEN. New fundraising campaing? Try Causes!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

A community center of sorts, the Center is available for the community to hold trainings and meetings at a low cost for low-income residents of the community. The Center's success depends on organizations using the Center, and on community residents attending and supporting the programs. What have you found? .

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NTEN

APRIL 27, 2009

According to a survey conducted in March 2009 by NTEN, Common Knowledge , and ThePort , social networking has become an integral part of nonprofits’ online strategy. have one or more social networking communities on their own web site. > Download the Social Network Survey Report.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

NTEN's WeAreMedia project has been discussing and building six tactical modules on social media - the practical tips and resources you need before you start to focus on the tools. In the last four weeks, the community has shared tips, resources, and case studies to create four awesome tactical modules: Listening is the first step.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

We want to make sure you make the most of the social and networking events at the 2012 NTC, so this week we’re filling you in on the NTC Connect Track and other opportunities to connect with the NTC Community. These session will focus on social networking without a formal agenda, presentation, or takeaways.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . nonprofits, and we're happy to see NTEN members. Members are in bold. Who's your Mayor?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

Every work day in November leading up to Thanksgiving Day, I'll give away an NTEN or NPTech prize to one of our fabulous NTEN members -- randomly selected, of course! Right now, however, I'd love to give a book to an NTEN Member: Zilch, by Nancy Lublin. As for your fellow NTEN members -- no worries! Wednesday, Nov 3.

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NTEN

MAY 28, 2010

NTEN is People! Flickr: kalabird) (Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . > NTEN Facebook Page. Members are in bold.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The NTEN community finds strength in numbers -- and that starts with you. As the force that defined the field of nonprofit technology, NTEN supports not only its thousands of members, but countless others in the nonprofit sector. Support the NTEN Research Program by making a tax-deductible donation today.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Flickr Photo: Luc Legay You use social networks at work, right? In fact, we want you to tell us all about it in a survey about social network use by nonprofits that we're running with Common Knowledge and ThePort. > The Nonprofit Social Network Survey is a joint project of NTEN, Common Knowledge and ThePort. >

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NTEN

APRIL 5, 2013

Jacobwith Flickr: jenny8lee When it comes to building community and increasing brand awareness, some organizations hire communications, marketing, and engagement staff to handle these activities. And that makes sense -- someone needs to be charged with keeping a close eye on the organization’s community growth. and on and on.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

<br /> <br /> Forty-four percent of communications staff members said they spend up to 10 percent of their time “posting content, interacting with audiences through interactive media, adapting content, producing media, and developing new-media campaigns.&# "

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

There''s a lot happening at NTEN, and we want you to get involved! In this weekly roundup, you''ll find the full list of NTEN events, opportunities, and deadlines for participation. Check out this page to see where NTEN will be in the community this month, we''d love to link up with you. Community local events nten'

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NTEN

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Teaser: The NTEN community finds strength in numbers -- and that starts with you. As the force that defined the field of nonprofit technology, NTEN supports not only its thousands of members, but countless others in the nonprofit sector. Support the NTEN Research Program by making a tax-deductible donation today.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Whether you're looking to join and participate in niche networks for outreach purposes, or you have a network idea that you'd like to test out, niche networks should not be overlooked. The Value in Smaller Networks. How much time do I have to build out this community? An Existing Community.

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NTEN

JUNE 13, 2012

Thanks to a scholarship from NTEN, I was given the opportunity to fly to Sydney to attend the ConnectingUp! Conference, to network with and learn from the Australian nonprofit technology sector. Thank you once again to NTEN for providing me with this incredible professional development opportunity. Lawrence College.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

As we all know, the nonprofit tech community is loaded with smart and thoughtful organizers who give their time and efforts to help the rest of us do the good work we do. We recognize NTEN’s 501 Tech Clubs (local in-person groups) and Communities of Practice (CoPs) (online affinity groups) organizers are one clever and innovative bunch!

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Online networks have transferred the tools of organizing and programmatic leadership from organizations and placed them into the hands of the citizen/member. Meanwhile, organizations typically approach social networks as a staff-driven, top-down push towards higher numbers of fans, friends, and followers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2007

There was a great question about social networking and representing one's organization posted on the Social Networking Affinity Group at NTEN by K.E: ve brought huge amounts of new visitors to our site through these tools and have worked hard to develop engaging communities on them at the same time."

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

Daum and NTEN will be sharing resources with our respective communities. According to Daum's 2010 survey of 500 Korean nonprofits, text messaging is a widely-adopted communications channel for nonprofit PR purposes, while few Korean nonprofits are using social networks for that purpose. Sound familiar?)

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2009

(Note: This is a weekly round-up of NTEN members doing and sharing their nptech awesome. Tag your news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome, or contact Annaliese with your updates.). And thanks to Deborah Elizabeth Finn for the heads up about Daniel for the nptech community.

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NTEN

MARCH 9, 2011

Today's tip: meet, mingle, and get to know the members of this awesome community! What it's all about: Join your NTEN member colleagues for a special reception to start your 2011 NTC experience off right. We’ll be celebrating you, NTEN members – the most important people we know! – If you’re a member of NTEN, you’re invited!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2009

My favorite is the annual NTEN Day of Service for the NTC which I've been doing for the past ten years! Mozilla Service Week starts on Monday, September 14! Here's an update from Mike Everett-Lane on the Social Actions blog about how the nonprofit tech community is supporting the event. Here's some ways to participate: 1.

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NTEN

JUNE 2, 2011

As Facebook reaches 600 million users in January 2011, social media continues to attract attention from nonprofits internationally. Tip(s): Always make sure your online communications materials (such as eNewsletters) can be shared via social media easily. How can you empower your community? Empower visitors. Give props.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

Bottom line – nonprofits are having some success in connecting with new constituents and generating action, but the social network works best when requiring a low level of commitment. Like other studies have noted, social networks like Facebook are not raising much money. hours per week on the social network.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 27, 2012

Tony is turning the 100th show over to the community: You choose the questions! I told Tony that I’ll take on all social media questions for listeners’ charities. The whole show is devoted to using social media and social networks to help you reach your supporters and draw them close to your work.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2009

Flickr: daveiam I've got lots of goods this week, so without further ado, let's get to the members-online round-up: Beth Kanter raffled off a complimentary NTEN membership, courtesy of thePort. Our pals (and members) Network for Good and Kivi Leroux Miller combined to provide a free Nonprofit Email Marketing Guide.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 15, 2015

From time to time, we like to ask the TechSoup community, our staff, and other nonprofits what they're currently interested in. Chris Worman, senior director of marketing and communications, recommends Social Physics by Alex Pentland. " Recommendations from the TechSoup Online Community. Images 6, 7, and 8: NTEN.

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NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2012

If you already see how your website, your online communities, and your other channels all flow harmoniously together to drive donations and other actions, then. Last year I wrote a post for NTEN about four social media fundraising tools. Ehren Foss. Co-Founder and CEO. HelpAttack! good for you! If not, read on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Cause awareness days can be very powerful for fundraising because social network communities are highly likely to promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days. Experiment with at least one new social network. Refresh your social media training. Download and study nonprofit mobile apps.

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