Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

How do the rules on lobbying play into our social media strategy? What if we’re asking people to take action on Facebook, does that constitute lobbying? What if people ask for referrals or help on our Facebook page? What do we need to understand about copyrighted material and our content strategy?

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AUGUST 7, 2007

An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns » Tuesday Jul 24 2007 The Long, Long Tail of Facebook Causes Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 11:03PM | by Justin Perkins Post co-authored by James OMalley and Justin Perkins. If youve missed the launch of Facebook Apps Platform almost two months ago, youre already way behind the times.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

60) Search « Email Is Most Popular for a Reason: Its the Strongest Performing | Main | Join WVU for Integrated Marketing Degree Information Session » Wednesday Feb 06 2008 Worldwide Protest Organized on Facebook Wednesday, February 6, 2008 at 10:43AM | by Caitlin Ochs Need more proof of the organizing power of social networks?

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OCTOBER 18, 2007

I will write more about the API later, but everyone is really there to see the Facebook opportunity. Convio has built a Facebook application builder as part of their Open initiative. For organizations on the Convio platform, the Facebook application is a no-brainer and a HUGE improvement from Causes. Day 1. [.]

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FEBRUARY 13, 2008

Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. How did they do it? And now to the interview.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2008

Get ready to throw out the book on promoting Facebook Causes. From teaching supporters how to create Facebook accounts to ol fashioned door-to-door fundraising, Amy Eldridge from LWB, an admitted Facebook newbie, says its as much the offline as the online work that gets the job done. How did they do it? And now to the interview.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 16, 2013

while employees check their Facebook pages or surf eBay for a deal. Legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims. When’s the last time you updated it? while employees check their Facebook pages or surf eBay for a deal. from legal liability, copyright infringement and harassment claims.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s time to develop a BYOD (bring your own device) strategy for your office if you don’t already have one. This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. Fast Company reports that the fastest growing age group using Facebook and Google+ are people over 45. Big picure time.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2007

The other item is about Facebook’s new ads. The interesting and even alarming thing is how Facebook is set to use your personal data (if you are on it) to deliver to you contextual ads that are generated from your activity off site. You can read more about Facebook’s system here.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

McKinney , Project Specialist ASU Lodestar Center As a Project Specialist at the ASU Lodestar Center, I get to put my social media skills (and many hours spent facebooking…) to good use. I'm always so nervous when I tweet or post something on Facebook. But what happens when bad tweets happen to good nonprofits?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

We have since used our mission and our content to establish conversation based around a larger "reading" mission and over time and with sustained engagement, hope to build some sort of loyalty and trust within the community we curate. . Channels used: Twitter, Blog, Facebook. Curated Content. Channels used : Scribd, Blog, Flickr.

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DECEMBER 12, 2007

We are working with our clients to engage constituents on sites like YouTube, Facebook and MySpace. Share and Enjoy: 4 Comments comment Social Networking News for Myspace / Facebook / Etc. Only time will tell. Because email… what’s the technical term? Link to the original story.

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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. Can I help next time? ve found ourselves spending a lot of time in Flickr. Everyone is a Curator. re all dying to know!

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

In today’s New York Times there is a story about how the venture capital community is heavily backing social networking sites that are reaching out to baby boomers. “Facebook with wrinkles&# they call it. Also note, WSJ reports 33% of Facebook users are 35-54. I invite you to visit and help as well.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

The viewers/donors might look similar to what we see on Facebook causes but we will wait until we have some real data before speculating further. Another approach — not as good for the nonprofits but maybe more acceptable to Google — would be more like the Facebook approach. Read the rest of this great post here [.]

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

The viewers/donors might look similar to what we see on Facebook causes but we will wait until we have some real data before speculating further. Another approach — not as good for the nonprofits but maybe more acceptable to Google — would be more like the Facebook approach. Read the rest of this great post here [.]

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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? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 09:10AM | by Justin Perkins Wonder if you should spend your time campaigning in social networks?

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JUNE 16, 2009

60) Search « VolunteerMatch.org Opens Public Access to its Network | Main | How Sticky is Facebook? Donors love knowing that even a small gift will go 2, 3 or 4 times as far in making a difference. We’ve seen some great success with asking activists or long-time prospects to give at a lower dollar level.

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JUNE 30, 2009

60) Search « How Sticky is Facebook? Main | Advocacy Online Unveils Social Networking Platform in Toronto » Thursday Jun 11 2009 Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:58AM | by Allyson Kapin Your nonprofit spends time and money growing your online list. Become a fan on Facebook?

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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. As you can no doubt gather, you might not need to invest valuable time and resources into all four, because a lot of the audience is redundant. How is this valuable?

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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. As you can no doubt gather, you might not need to invest valuable time and resources into all four, because a lot of the audience is redundant. How is this valuable?

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MAY 22, 2009

Earned media is media you dont “buy” but earn the old-fashioned way - by taking the time to properly engage reporters, bloggers, and influentials about your issue. May 22, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Brand Your Issue. Be Everywhere. Leave comments on blogs. All rights reserved.

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APRIL 14, 2009

Keep your ear to the ground at all times. Look at other platforms to create appropriate engagement such as YouTube with a Video Response, on Facebook with a Note about the situation in an organization’s Fan Page or contact bloggers to attend a press conference and hear the facts from you. Make the time. How to start?

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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). LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Eldr : News for the 60+ generation.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Regardless of whether you believe direct mail is on its way out -- and many smart people seem to disagree with each other on this point – nearly everyone agrees that the role of online giving is only becoming more important over time. Websites like Facebook, MySpace and YouTube are among the top 10 most trafficked sites in the US.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

If you couldnt make it or call in, here are some of the great takeaways: Leverage what assets you already have - theres not much time for the holiday giving season left, so nows not the time to try and reinvent the wheel. There was a great discussion about social networking, particularly Facebook apps. Is It Worth It?

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JUNE 21, 2007

Thanks to Alan Rosenblatt for hosting and Michael Bassik and Emily Williams from MSHC Partners and Daphne Schwab from The New York Times for presenting their takes on online branding. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com To create a new comment, use the form below. All rights reserved.

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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? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 09:10AM | by Justin Perkins Wonder if you should spend your time campaigning in social networks?

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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. By the time they get it, too much time will have passed. April 18, 2009 | Justin Farrow Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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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). LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Eldr : News for the 60+ generation.

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OCTOBER 18, 2007

Convio’s Upcoming Initial Public Offering Austin said Convio is going public in part because investors in the company have waited a long time for the “recognition and reward” that they deserve, and an IPO will create a liquidity event to make this possible. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com So why is he leaving Convio?

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MARCH 3, 2009

Twitter, a micro-blogging site makes it easy to create short posts known as tweets from anywhere, using almost any kind of wireless device – perfect for users with little time, but have something to say. By using a hashtag, it is possible to have chats that take place in real time often using [link]. Good article, Allyson.

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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 Representatives from Energy Action Coalition were present at the hearing and were using Twitter to send updates from the White House in real time to those on the outside following along.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Whether it’s Microsoft transforming the PC software industry, or Google or Facebook, it’s clear that the world is different because these companies exist. By the time of Bookshare’s creation in 2001, new and better XML digital book formats had been developed. It makes a copyright exception like the U.S. The first was the ebook.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 9, 2011

Disclaimer Monday, May 9, 2011 Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit posted by Brittany Fasnacht , Office Assistant ASU Lodestar Center Todays youth generation has been stereotyped as the "me" generation — as obsessed with technology, social media, and constantly checking Facebook news feeds. May 9, 2011 2:23 PM Kayla said.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

Additonally, Timing is important as well. The first time you saw the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, you might have thought it was great or ridiculous, but by the time 5% of your Facebook friends completed an Ice Bucket Challenge, if science is right, you should have found yourself more apt to get involved.

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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. Now comes Facebook.

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