Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

And over the years, many other communities and states have copied the idea – for example Georgia Gives Back Day. But this year, the buzz leading up to the November 15 event on Twitter and Facebook, as well as on sites like YouTube and Linkedin, was even stronger. Incentivize video creation and video sharing.

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JUNE 4, 2021

Take Advantage Of Video Conferencing And Streaming Tools. While we mentioned that calling donors is a great way to start your virtual engagement, you should also explore making use of video conferencing and streaming tools. Streaming video isn’t just a valuable way for you to connect with donors individually.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2006

The newswires were filled with stories about Google/YouTube Marriage yesterday. It's called Web Video for the Social Benefit Sector. His list of benefits include: Video is a powerful storytelling medium and has the potential to engage people and build relationship, particularly if using some of the video/social networking sites.

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AUGUST 22, 2007

Louis City Museum's amateur video contest. They have some strange quirks (no wayfinding signage, for example), but lots of energy around letting their visitors define who they are. And in June, they launched a creative user-generated content contest. second video shot entirely within the City Museum. What happened?

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MARCH 18, 2008

It is not easy getting video out and it certainly has to be dangerous even to shoot it. It is not easy getting video out and it certainly has to be dangerous even to shoot it. You can learn more about this video at The Hub , which is Witness’ site for human right video. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

The panel featured Jonah Sachs, the creative director of Free Range Studios , which is a film studio that makes web videos for social and environmental change groups. The example he used was the hero myth: an underdog starts from nothing, becomes educated or stronger by way of a mentor, and then saves the world.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2007

Our friend Alia McKee from Sea Change Strategies wrote a blog post about nonprofits using video and gave some great examples. We worked with Alia when she was at Donordigital on videos with Amnesty International. The latest nonprofit consultant/professional talking about video was Tom Belford from The Agitator blog.

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JUNE 9, 2021

You can also use services like Discord to host a video chat to allow participants to game together, or Twitch to stream games. Considerations: have an impartial umpire or judge for the games so that its a fair contest for all. This is also a perfect example of how long a program should be. Live-Streaming. Virtual Race.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

As part of the new YouTube for Nonprofits , Google has integrated Google Checkout donation processing for organizations in the program. What this means is that if you are in the program, viewers will see a “Donate&# button both on your channel page and when your video is playing in a standard page.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

As part of the new YouTube for Nonprofits , Google has integrated Google Checkout donation processing for organizations in the program. What this means is that if you are in the program, viewers will see a “Donate&# button both on your channel page and when your video is playing in a standard page.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For example, instead of something like “WestwoodHumaneSocietyGivingTuesdayCampaign2021,” try “WHS21.”. Check out this video to learn more: The Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis reached 101% of their fundraising goal on Giving Tuesday 2020 by using Qgiv’s platform. Keep it simple. Build your campaign contact lists.

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JUNE 10, 2022

Video ads Display ads Native ads Email marketing Geo targeting and geofencing Mobile applications. Social media contests. Ideas include asking participants to create videos, share photos, or come up with clever hashtags and branding ideas for your nonprofit. Almost anything goes when it comes to this type of fundraising.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2008

Here are the details: —————————————— Free Online Video Consultation at Nonprofit Technology Conference Not sure how to use video to its highest potential in telling your organization’s story and begin incorporating video into your messaging?

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 28, 2011

In April, they took advantage of national press about an Egyptian Cobra that went missing at their reptile house (and was later recovered) by holding a naming contest for her. And on practically a weekly basis I hold WCS up as a positive example of how online advocacy CAN make a difference.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 21, 2008

Create video trailers After watching the Michael Franti video for his new song, Say Hey , I can't wait for his new album to come out next month. Some authors are also creating video trailers to generate excitement around their book launch. You can see some fancy examples on BookVideos.tv YouTube channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. They can be a video interview with the donor about the mission. Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook? Consult with an attorney if you plan to do this.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

For example… What The World Eats is a photo essay about what families around the world eat. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2007

The youtube video is from Star Bucks Campaign. great example of the innovative new things we can do with Flickr in terms of. Tim Fullerton from Oxfam America - who organized the campaign and will be speaking about at NTC - shared the URL of the YouTube video. Not sure if this includes a cash prize.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

The PeaFund Friday Campaign PeaFund Friday is an amazing example of the power of social media for social change. YouTube Nonprofit Channels Now, even the Queen of England of has her own The Royal Channel on YouTube. But looks that they are catching up, check out Burleigh Mountain's Channel , for example. Go vote here.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 29, 2016

We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera (but don't be afraid to start with the cell phone in your pocket!). Topics include the latest storytelling tools, fundraising strategies, and a video 101 seminar. Saint Paul, Minnesota: Video and Photography 101. Friday, April 1.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

One is an ad format where characters in a video — in this case a Mac ad – seem to control a banner in another part of the page. So, for example, I go to Blockbuster’s site and Facebook knows this and next time I am on Facebook I am getting Blockbuster promotions. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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AUGUST 6, 2007

Here’s a cute video representation of the problem consumers have with traditional advertisers. First video example I’ve seen to clearly illustrate the changing nature of our times. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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JANUARY 17, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman JAN 17, 2008 Need a job?

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MAY 9, 2007

How do we take advantage of user-generated content and user-controlled forums such as MySpace and YouTube without totally losing control of our brand? Some of the info on the site wasn’t right, for example. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Not happening.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Here’s a brief definition and cultural example of each: • In contributory projects, users are solicited to provide limited and specified objects, actions, or ideas to an institutionally controlled process. Blog commenters are contributors, as are people who engage in contests.

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MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

Small Change blog points to First Giving Digg Contest which was one of four social media promotional ideas using social media tools. Amy Sample Ward , filling in for Britt Bravo, writes about several awards and competitions including the UK Catalyst Awards and Simon Fairway's pointer to the digital makeover contest. Digidave of Spot.Us

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JULY 12, 2007

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman JUL 12, 2007 How many site visitors do you have?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2009

The examples would show how engaging with people changed them from complainers to fans. Here's but one example from a blogger: “I took an American Red Cross class I thought was less than satisfactory. […] Someone found my blog post and told the local chapter director. If we get 1,000 video views that is good.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

And if that isn't enough, TechSoup is also running a contest with $10,000 in cash prizes. Naples, Florida: #Storymakers 2017: Creating Images and Video with Adobe Spark. Wellington, New Zealand: Quick, Quality, and Possibly Quirky Video | Net2Welly September '17 Meetup. Jakarta, Indonesia: Youtube for Nonprofits.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners. Rosenberg says.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2007

You need to subscribe to see the whole thing, but here’s an except: When the American Jewish World Service used to talk about using video to illustrate its overseas aid projects, it usually meant gathering enough footage for a seven-minute spot to be shown to the people who would attend its annual fund-raising dinners. Rosenberg says.

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MAY 25, 2007

So for example, you can look up a bill, see which groups supported it and which groups opposed it, then see which of those groups gave money to which politicians and then connect the dots to how those politicians voted. You can watch MAPLight’s video tour here. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2007

Who has time for Video? The point made is: Some content is going to be very well suited to video -- but other. The question is "When is video a good. And, if you want to see some excellent nonprofit examples of video, be sure to check out the entries in the NTC Video Contest. What do you think?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Photos and video will help your passion will come through. Our friends at Epic Outreach do a GREAT job of telling their story on Facebook using photos and video. Engagement through thank-yous, polls, contests, or highlighting a volunteer or project. Video is king! So, post videos! JUST for fun! Call to Action.

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AUGUST 9, 2007

The Red Cross is an example of an organization that needs to get back to their authentic story. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? J&J files a lawsuit. [.]

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 16, 2008

This included putting all videos of procurement bids on to YouTube to releasing real-time data sets in a catalog of 261 data feeds , the DC government has quickly become a leading example of data transparency. government to run a “ Show Us a Better Way ” contest. It also allowed the U.K.

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