Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. LinkedIn Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter. Instagram is all about visual content, meaning you’ll need a new approach to use the site effectively. Build a Content Strategy. Your Instagram strategy won’t get very far without high-quality content. Work With Influencers.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

They need to see your social media content to be inspired to give, and only a small percentage of your followers sees what you share. For example, on Instagram , around 12% of followers typically see your content, but on Facebook and LinkedIn , it’s 4% or less. More eyes on your content means more opportunity for donations.

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TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

But with over 2 billion users, everyone’s audience is on Facebook. Facebook is one of the most important social media channels for almost every nonprofit in operation today. With new features being added to support nonprofits and their missions, Facebook’s usefulness to the nonprofit sector will only grow. Inform the community?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2010

Over the last few years I have been experimenting with the frequency of posting Status Updates on Facebook on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. But a recent change by Facebook has me reevaluating my frequency in posting. Beginning November 1, users can now unlike your page directly from their News Feed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Are the new Facebook Pages here? The new Pages accidently went live yesterday for a few minutes before Facebook was ready, but just long enough to let the genie out of the bottle. The new design places focus on where the vast majority of ROI (Return on Investment) for your nonprofit comes from on Facebook… the Status Updates.

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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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Byte Technology

MARCH 18, 2015

One of the more advantageous developments from social media behemoth Facebook occurred recently when they increased News Feed exposure for links people share with their friends. Simply put, Facebook puts friends “first” in a News Feed. Like the “Like” Button. Use Sharing. Seek out Comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Note from Beth: Is Facebook Live or posting videos part of your nonprofit’s strategy for 2018? Facebook Video Tips from Non-Profit Marketers – Guest Post by Rebecca Brooks, Animoto. Jane Goodall Institute: Storytelling on Facebook and beyond with square videos. For Facebook and Instagram, square is a great option.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2011

What is Content Curation? Content curation is the process of sorting through the vast amounts of content on the web and presenting it in a meaningful and organized way around a specific theme. The work involves sifting, sorting, arranging, and publishing information. Why is Content Curation Valuable?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. 3) Tweet content that inspires engagement. To get engagement on Twitter, you need to tweet the right kind of content.

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Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

And, according to Bridget Colling, director of content strategy for nonprofit strategist See3, today it’s all about “reaching people where they are, instead of expecting them to come to you.” But with Snapchat, users are accustomed to holding their devices vertically, and most won’t turn said devices to view content in a different direction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Facebook has, for a couple years now, committed to making their platforms “video first.” From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. Consumers ranked video as their favorite form of content from brands.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. By targeting specific audiences, you can also tailor the type on content you’re posting to increase the likelihood of viewers turning into donors. Fundraising.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2011

This post summarizes some findings from a recent research report about increasing engagement on Facebook and a couple of conversations about applying the research over on my blog Facebook page. Don’t Automate All Your Facebook Posts. Facebook gives less weight to posts made via third party apps. Ask Questions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The other day I witnessed the result of feeding and tuning a network. Colleague Miriam Brousseau tagged me and several other “close professional ties” asking us for resources on nonprofits and content strategy. Content Strategy: The Wisdom of the Network, guest post by Miriam Brousseau.

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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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AFP Blog

MARCH 3, 2016

Facebook Now Ranks Live Videos Higher in the News Feed : "To counter this Facebook have made some updates to the way the News Feed works when it comes to displaying Live video content. via Blog this'

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

In our ongoing work to assess and improve our practices, M+R has been digging into a more comprehensive approach to developing ethical creative. . Our society is marked by inequities of race, gender, ability, and more—and the content we create can either challenge these inequities or reinforce them. Read time: 6 minutes. Captions .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 11, 2012

For two of the peer learning groups , we explored best practices for using Facebook strategically as part of an integrated communications plan based on this content ( [link] ). If the audience is local, it is important to framing content and issues for local geographic area. Measure Networked Nonprofit.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

You may be wondering how Threads works and what makes it unique, whether your organization should be on Threads right away, and what the risks might be. What is Threads and How Does It Work? This will give content creators more freedom to manage their audiences and the content they see.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When they’re back to work on Tuesday, checking emails and Facebook ( don’t tell anyone’s boss)— you can make it easy for your supporters to keep the warm and fuzzy holiday feeling alive with a social media campaign that brings them to your donate page. Share your gratitude Saying thank you always goes a long way.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 21, 2022

Meanwhile, Instagram video provides options such as Instagram stickers and links if you want to drive people to content or to make a donation. . Go Live” through live video platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn Live. Or choose an “audio room” with Clubhouse , Facebook Audio Rooms , or Twitter Spaces. . That’s fine.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

While Facebook and Twitter may be waning a bit in popularity and usage, visual storytelling platform Instagram keeps growing in engagement and daily time spent on the site. . The Instagram Donation Sticker is different from the Facebook Donate button because it is only available inside the Stories feature. Well, it depends!

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2022

While both Facebook and Twitter have fairly robust built-in scheduling tools, in this post we’re listing the top platforms that let you plan and schedule social media content for all your social media profiles from one place: 1. Get started with Buffer free.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 10, 2011

Over on my Facebook Page and during recent Leveraging Social Media Peer Group discussions , there have been questions about Edgerank and colleague Devon Smith has been experimenting. Edgerank Is To Facebook As Pagerank is to Google. That is, how often a fan views and interacts with your Facebook page and individual posts.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

While it’s true social media’s an important component of a successful content marketing strategy, we’re here today to clear up a few misconceptions about the various social networks, and the impact they have on your nonprofit. Each platform has a unique audience, a different set of dedicated users, and has different types of content go viral.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

In early October we made the rounds to promote the book in Boston and I had a chance to meet Brooke Freedman and Brian Halligan at Hubspot. I happened to mention that I was seeing reports from nonprofit folks about the recent change in the Facebook Algorithm and Megan Keaney Anderson offered to write this guest post. What has changed?

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Creating a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit and posting content on a regular basis can help you attract a loyal and dedicated following on the platform. 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. .

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TechImpact

MARCH 10, 2014

Search engine result pages are difficult to grasp and take complete control of, while social media feeds become more saturated with our peers, Even more difficult and mysterious, especially to many of us in the nonprofit sector, is the search engine and where it places our websites and social media outlets on those first few pages.

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TechImpact

MARCH 20, 2014

These smaller organizations can get discouraged easily watching the larger, established account produce content at break-neck speeds while not produce content to fill even three days. Here are a few tips that can help smaller nonprofits create more content, better utilize social media, and get more interactions.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 11, 2014

But when Facebook comes out with a new app, you should probably pay attention to it. Facebook Paper, released in February for the iPhone, is a whole new way to browse the social media network. While the Facebook app is more focused on personal interactions, Paper is centered around news and multimedia. How Paper Works.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 21, 2018

A question I have often heard: should nonprofits focus on email or Facebook? ” In fact, the two channels work best when they work together — email and social CAN play as a team. Facebook Strengths: . Though email is now a mobile medium as well, Facebook and mobile phones have long gone hand in hand (hah!).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2011

New media literacy: ability to critically assess and develop content that uses new media forms, and to leverage these media for persuasive communication. Design mindset: ability to represent and develop tasks and work processes for desired outcomes. Robin aptly points out that these skills are also required for content curation.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 27, 2011

After Hours Posting Timing is important for a communications channel like Facebook. According to a recent study , posts outside of business hours and posts at the end of the week actually increase Facebook engagement. Ask Questions Research also suggests that questions work best for increasing engagement.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

If you're a seasoned digital marketer, you've probably noticed Facebook's organic reach has been declining steadily over the last four years. As a result, more and more content is being produced; Facebook says on average, 1,500 stories can appear in someone's news feed when they log on.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Facebook Changes: A Complete Guide – by Mari Smith. Also, a few insights about the what the changes mean for Facebook pages. Professional: This content generally includes sharing trade craft, resources, and other items related to professional skill sets. View more presentations from Mari Smith. Sharing Philosophy.

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