Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2013

Here’s a summary of tips, tools, examples, and resources for getting the most of our your nonprofit event with social media. (Here’s a curated link list used to create this post). You’ll want to create a Twitter hashtag for the event and make sure it isn’t already being used.

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MARCH 1, 2009

I had a great time yesterday at Transparency Camp '09 in DC - kudos to Peter Corbett , and Gabriela Schneider and Clay Johnson and others at Sunlight Foundation , as well as others for catalyzing it. There were folks there from NYC, west coast, and elsewhere, but about 2/3 were locals from DC. Twitter feed and Flickr pictures.

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JULY 19, 2010

If you’re in the DC area, be sure not to miss this week’s Nonprofit & Technology Tweetup hosted by Convio (@ convio ) and Nasdaq (@ nasdaqomx ) partnering with local organizations and professionals committed to advancing civic engagement and bringing change through social media technologies. 650, Washington, DC.

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JUNE 17, 2013

) you can always follow them online on Twitter or Facebook. Event Reports. This Week’s NetSquared Events. Washington, DC: Making of a Prince: Prince of Petworth. Chicago, IL: Joint Networking Event W/Chicago Geek Breakfast. Event NetSquared tsevent' Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Last week, I had the privilege to serve as General Manager of Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington , an online fundraising event that raised $2 million for 1200 local nonprofits from almost 18,000 donors. This small nonprofit based out of southeast DC won the Grand Award for most individual donors, but they did more than just that.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Claire Williams Diaz who works on social innovation at Twitter. Once the panel discussion begins I’ll be taking questions from the audience as well as fielding questions via Twitter. If you’re at the conference make sure to connect with the panelist and me ( @franswaa ) on Twitter before the event. Incredible!).

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NTEN

JANUARY 7, 2011

We have a small event coming up. What they came up with is amazing: 5 pages of audience breakdown, strategies, and tactics not just to market the event, but to engage participants -- both on-site in DC and remotely. If your org is putting on an event this year, be sure to check this one out. Maybe you've heard of it?

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Everyaction

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Throughout the year we'll be updating this calendar with even more conferences, updated ticket prices, and event hashtags. Did your event make the list? National LGBTQ Task Force / Washington, DC / 475. The National LGBTQ Task Force’s 2018 Creating Change Conference convenes in Washington, DC, January 24-28, 2018.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Now, we’re now ready to launch our biggest event series yet: Social Media September. During our month of social media for social good -themed events being held in cities across the globe NetSquared organizers are offering free workshops and events. September’s NetSquared Events. Monday, September 2.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

There are several ways for you to get involved in our social media for social good events no matter where you live, since our community is holding both live and virtual gatherings. ” September’s NetSquared Events. With 44 events planned (so far) for the month, there’s probably an event near you!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 7, 2009

Where: Twitter (search for #4Change ). Twitter, I believe, provides us with such a platform. If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). Jump in to the conversation by adding “#4Change” (without the “”) to one of your Twitter messages. Details: Date: Thursday, July 9.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. What is TweetsGiving?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. What is TweetsGiving?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization Size: Approximately 70 DC/stateside employees; more than 100 field staff employees in eight countries in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. Twitter: twitter.com/womenforwomen. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 9, 2009

#4Change is a monthly Twitter-based conversation about how social media is helping to create change , and you can see it via the hashtag #4Change. Where: Twitter (search for #4Change). Twitter, I believe, provides us with such a platform. Tags: community events. Details: Date: Thursday, June 11. Stay on topic!

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2012

Our nonprofit events calendar for the summer season is heating up, and we're once again sharing our busy schedule for you to evaluate and decide which ones you'll want to attend in the coming months. This event is free but there are only a few seats left so please make sure to sign up if you're interested! Unconference Washington, DC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I’d like to use this post to share some of the responses to the Networked Nonprofit at different book events and online during the past month and let you know about upcoming events in November. Networked Nonprofit at PRSA in Washington, DC. A Few Events in November.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 30, 2009

You’ll find us in Washington , DC , NYC , San Francisco, Atlanta , and London so save the date and come get your tech on with us. Our sponsors help make this event possible. You can also reach out on twitter @womenwhotech or our Facebook group. Tags: community events conference event technology women wwt.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 1, 2012

—– In 2011, Washington, DC, became one of the first major metropolitan regions to host a multimillion-dollar local giving day: Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington. Nearly 18,000 people participated in the 24-hour, online fundraising event, raising more than $2 million to benefit 1,200 local nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Blackbaud’s Nonprofit Conference is from October 20-22 in Washington, DC. But with the use of the #bbcon and #netnon hashtag on Twitter and a video, I’ll be there! So if you don’t happen to be attending the conference, I’ll be on the backchannel on Twitter during the keynote.

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Care2

JUNE 19, 2013

This live event is held at Care2''s offices in Washington, DC. If you cannot make the event in person, follow the discussion on Twitter using the hashtag #IAR , follow @IARoundtable , and join our live video stream tomorrow at noon ET. IAR Nonprofit Events Technology Trends'

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NTEN

MARCH 3, 2014

NTEN''s Marketing and Publications Director, Joleen Ong (@ joleendearest ) and I (@ penguiasana ) are headed to SXSW for the first time before we head to DC for the 14NTC, and we would love to meet you! We can''t wait to meet you, so be sure to look for us at the SXSW Beacon Lounge or find us on Twitter!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2010

This is a hybrid event which means you don’t have to be in Washington, DC to participate. 2) Via Twitter and #crisisdata hashtag. There will be a formal Twitter chat at 1 p.m. There will be a formal Twitter chat at 1 p.m. You can participate remotely. EDT/10 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

I wanted to share a few recent posts that I’ve enjoyed and a couple of upcoming book events. Next week, I’ll be in Boston for book events at Associated Grant Makers and Barr Foundation on Monday, October 4th. That evening, Public Conversations Project and the TechFoundation , are hosting a book event from 5:30-7:30 p.m.,

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Note from Beth: Last week, Washington, DC held its first ever Give to the Max Day where 1300 nonprofits were fundraising and experimenting with social media tools and raised over $2 million in 24 hours. The collective buzz about this statewide event is appealing to sponsors, but so is the desire to align brands with social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2010

We had a lot of fun with the Ustream live stream and Twitter chat where we discussed the themes from the book and answer questions. Since this was my first ustream event, I reached out to my network for some advice. unconference on Friday morning in Washington, DC. What a send off! Join us at [link]. Please join us if you can.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2010

If web users knew of someone else who needed help, 44 percent would ask other people in their social network to contact authorities, 35 percent would post a request for help directly on a response agency’s Facebook page and 28 percent would send a direct Twitter message to responders. Hope you will too.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

One-day fundraising events (i.e. More than 8,000 tweets using the #give2max hash tag and trended status on Twitter throughout the day in DC. The move towards a multichannel fundraising approach (online and offline) is becoming more and more critical to long-term success.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 22, 2013

I follow more than 500 of them on Twitter alone. Attend one local networking event or conference each quarter. Attend one local networking event or conference each quarter. Participate in other fundraising events as often as you can. Read one thing related to your job a day (news article, blog post, or white paper).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 13, 2011

Earlier this week, I first learned about Amit Gupta and his story from a twitter post. There is also a hashtag dialog on Twitter under the tag #iswabbedforamit. Cheek swab parties and events are bubbling up from Berkeley to Ohio. Can Social Media Save Lives? Guest Post by Porter Gale. ’ The goal?

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2013

Your NetSquared organizers are gearing up for Social Media September , a month of social media for social good -themed events. The event format is a lot of fun. August’s NetSquared Events. With meetups in 50 cities there’s probably an event near you! Washington, DC: NetSquared Meetup. Event Reports.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies. Lobby elected officials in person (either locally or by coming to lobby days in DC or state capitals). Speak to local media or at events on your organization’s behalf. Share or create content or videos on social media. Text supporters about volunteer activities.

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Care2

AUGUST 27, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Accenture and NPower Greater DC Region have teamed up to provide this exciting opportunity.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

To find out more about the ways LinkedIn is empowering nonprofits, follow @LinkedIn4Good on Twitter. Lastly, if you’re in the Washington DC area on October 26th, you may want to check out the 2011 Agile DC Conference. Citgo is offering 12 nonprofits free gas for a year! And, if you pre-order, you recieve a 33% discount!

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NTEN

JULY 2, 2010

Beth Kanter actually attended an event -- and learned something! I liked this little tidbit on Twitter : Shana Masterson , at the National Brain Tumor Society , is looking at. Huge props to Andrea Zak for organizing the DC 501 Tech Club happy hour this week. It's a helpful compilation about online tools for.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

to Boston for two days of book events hosted by Associated Grant Makers , Barr Foundation , Public Conversations Project , TechFoundation and Berkman Center Luncheon series. I’ll be on the Twitter back channel following the #netnon hashtag from the Independent Sector Conference in Atlanta.). Weak Tie/Strong Tie Ice Breaker.

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Host or organize local events such as house parties or rallies. Lobby elected officials in person (either locally or by coming to lobby days in DC or state capitals). Speak to local media or at events on your organization’s behalf. Share or create content or videos on social media. Text supporters about volunteer activities.

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