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Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Add social networking icons. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your social networking communities. Add a website, blog, and social networking pitch to your “Thank You for Subscribing” e-mail.

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11 Tips for Making Nonprofit Press Releases Social and Shareable

Nonprofit Tech for Good

I have no proof these tips will help your nonprofit get more media coverage, but at the very least they will help your nonprofit’s press release get more exposure on the Social Web. People on social networks ignore links that do not pull up thumbnails and are heavily text-based. Social Media'

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An 11-Step Guide to Successful Crowdfunding Campaigns for Nonprofit Organizations

Nonprofit Tech for Good

1) Choose the right fundraiser images and videos. The fundraiser’s main image is one of the first things others will see when the fundraiser is shared on social media platforms, so it’s important it conveys the right message and grabs the attention of potential donors. Make sure that your main image is not the nonprofit’s logo.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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LinkedIn for Nonprofits: 7 Best Practices for Social Media Success

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Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. Network and create an outreach strategy.

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4 Reasons Nonprofits Should Follow More On Twitter

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Image courtesy of 1stwebdesigner. Nonprofits have identified the power of this social media platform, and are doing everything within their power to connect with and engage as many of these users as possible. There are almost 700 million active Twitter users in the world today, and almost 10,000 tweets being sent out per second.

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International Directory of Verified NGOs Launching Early 2015

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A featured avatar and header image. An “About” section to feature mission, programs, and contact information. A “Connect” section where NGOs can link to their social network communities. A Featured video section and the ability to create photo slideshows. A “Donate Now” button.