Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

So, thought I'd take an opportunity to query my network via Twitter and Facebook and see what's new. I was particularly interested in examples using blogs, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, and Facebook. There are many museum professionals active on Facebook - step one is to create an individual profile and then go find your colleagues.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Well, theoretically, if you believe MySpace is a place for donors , your presence there also reaches 64% of Facebook users, 65% of Bebo , and 69% of Hi5. I was just reading your myspace piece - excellent - because Im writing an article about strategy considerations when choosing a social networking site. How is this valuable?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

With estimates up to 200 million members globally and 12% of all internet traffic, MySpace certainly earns the title of the "top dog" of social networks. Within MySpace, we searched the names of 383 of the largest, most well-known nonprofits to see if they had created profiles. And is it even worth it ?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 17, 2008

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Well, theoretically, if you believe MySpace is a place for donors , your presence there also reaches 64% of Facebook users, 65% of Bebo , and 69% of Hi5. I was just reading your myspace piece - excellent - because Im writing an article about strategy considerations when choosing a social networking site. How is this valuable?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

With estimates up to 200 million members globally and 12% of all internet traffic, MySpace certainly earns the title of the "top dog" of social networks. Within MySpace, we searched the names of 383 of the largest, most well-known nonprofits to see if they had created profiles. And is it even worth it ?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

With the rise of MySpace and Facebook , it will only be a matter of time before there are Facebook consultants who can develop and implement a comprehensive Facebook strategy for organizations and campaigns. We deferred since it violates Diggs terms of service, but our opponents might not be so ethical.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

60) Search « Care2 Stats for December 2006 | Main | New Studies Reveal Important Trends Facing NPOs » Thursday Dec 28 2006 Mobile Social Networks Get a Boost Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 12:33PM | by Hatef Yamini In the world of social networks, the end of 2006 represented a major milestone: MySpace went mobile!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“ “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Facebook : Fastest growing demographic is 55+.

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See3

MAY 28, 2007

It is fueled by easy-to-use blog software, social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook, and the online video phenomenon of YouTube, and a thousand other video sharing sites. The line between “consumers of information&# and “publishers of information&# continue to blur.

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US. April 1, 2010 | sales leads Copyright © 2008, Care2.com In 2006, 627 million people globally made a purchase online, and this number rose by 40% in only two years -- to 875 million. All rights reserved.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“ “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Facebook : Fastest growing demographic is 55+.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, online video, and text messaging to accomplish their own goals. The article can be accessed from: [link] November 14, 2007 | Amy Luckey Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Monday, August 27, 2007 at 02:12PM | by James OMalley If Web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

using social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace, online video, and text messaging to accomplish their own goals. The article can be accessed from: [link] November 14, 2007 | Amy Luckey Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Monday, August 27, 2007 at 02:12PM | by James OMalley If Web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

Running ads that link with a co-registration campaign, like those offered by Care2 , are fantastic ways to boost your lists Social networks, like Care2, Facebook , and MySpace help people attach the issue with themselves and become more personally invested in it. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

It’s important to recognize that you will not recruit millions of new people to your organization and raise tons of money just because you have a profile on Facebook, or because your staff Twitters. April 18, 2009 | Justin Farrow Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The truth is, Web 2.0 is a buzzword. so important? and social media?

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Another point Brian made was that perhaps Facebook and Myspace are not for your organization. They tried the Causes challenge – seeking donors on Facebook – and her biggest takeaway was that influencers are more valuable than donors. In other words, to formalize that relationship is a great idea. I attended two of them.

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Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

YouTube , Google Maps , DIGG , TypePad , MySpace , Facebook , Plaxo, or Salesforce , then youve likely run across an API. In fact, ASPCA and Conservation International received recognition during Convios Summit, in part for their successful use of widgets on social networks such as MySpace. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? May 31, 2009 | Laurie Pringle Page 1 2 Next 20 Comments Most Recent Comment » Copyright © 2008, Care2.com It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator.

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

Is Facebook and MySpace a trend? Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3. How do you think the web and technology change will impact identity?

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

If you have profiles on social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook , make sure icons that link to those are on your home page. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Make the first words they read the ones with the most impact and importance. Users of that site will recognize those icons and add your organization as a friend!

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? May 31, 2009 | Laurie Pringle Page 1 2 Next 20 Comments Most Recent Comment » Copyright © 2008, Care2.com It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Facebook General Growth data: More than 200 million active users The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older More than 3.5 Facebook General Growth data: More than 200 million active users The fastest growing demographic is those 35 years old and older More than 3.5 Natalie: Its really about numbers as well.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

60) Search « The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes | Main | Innovative Uses of SMS: SMS for Lunch Campaign » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 Is It Worth It? May 31, 2009 | Laurie Pringle Page 1 2 Next 20 Comments Most Recent Comment » Copyright © 2008, Care2.com It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator.

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

In this session, representatives from Causes (as in “on Facebook” and “on MySpace”), Capital One and Network for Good will present channels for raising money and awareness other than your website. May 24, 2009 | Not for Profit Marketer Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Did anyone happen to record them?

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See3

MAY 25, 2007

Facebook is the second big social networking site behind MySpace. Facebook used to be only open to college students but, realizing they couldn’t play with the big boys, opened to the public about a year ago. Facebook is still independent — they haven’t been bought by any big company yet.

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Care2

JULY 2, 2009

According to ReadWriteWeb, they will soon be providing a related API for Twitter, Facebook, and FriendFeed to integrate, retrieve, and provide further statistics for each users Facebook profile. link] It tracks Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUpon, LinkedIn. August 3, 2009 | yovkov Hi!

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See3

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Both HSUS and Oxfam’s primary efforts are on what Carie calls “the big four”: MySpace, Facebook, YouTube, and Flickr. On MySpace : Both Oxfam and HSUS prove what we already know from Greenpeace and others – MySpace is a great place to get new advocates. On Facebook : I think everyone agrees it’s very early.

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See3

AUGUST 6, 2007

Meet people where they are, don’t make MySpace people come to Facebook or try to create groups that cross network platforms. Greenpeace has 65,000 friends in MySpace. Getting friends is not a communications strategy — MySpace isn’t a web page it’s a network. Focus on influencers. Amen Sister!

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