Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Facebook has been making a flurry of changes to the functionality of Facebook Profiles, Facebook Pages, Facebook Community Pages, and Facebook Places Pages over the last two months. Sharing quality, engaging content is now more important than ever on Facebook. That said, technology is now constantly in flux.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 13, 2021

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over, expecting a different result. We all have our own way of doing things, but sometimes our work outgrows our organization methods. Today, work expectations are higher, there’s more to manage, and you simply must be more organized to grow a small nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

To stay at the top of your social page indefinitely, you can easily pin a post on your Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter page. can definitely backfire and seem off putting. You can also create a sense of urgency on #GivingTuesday by providing live updates of how close your organization is to meeting its fundraising goals.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

So today, Julia, I wanted to get your take on the recent news that came to light, you know, about Facebook and Instagram. So I think what’s really interesting here is that way back when Facebook was created, we were really sold a bill of goods. Now that’s not to say that Facebook is not a powerful tool.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. You need to develop a vehicle that will capture their interest and engage them in your organization.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

My YouTube examples don’t quite fit this lofty definition. But, here is a more contemporary take on the concept from Leah Hardy, Head of Gaming Marketing, Americas, Facebook. They will be representing your organization. Grow their authenticity, authority, and enthusiasm, and you will grow your organization. Look outward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter. These individuals work with organizations to create posts or campaigns highlighting the services they offer or the work they’re doing. These events are becoming more popular every year, and influencers may help you get in touch with organizers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2012

I thought the conversation was definitely worth a blog post to share with a wider audience and Heidi Massey agreed to write a guest post. Nonprofit organizations are under the gun to keep up with current technology. Nonprofit organizations are under the gun to keep up with current technology. Social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Pinterest often gets lost in the all the breathless media coverage of Instagram and Facebook, but it’s still a marketing powerhouse to be reckoned with. If your audience and supporters include women (especially those in their mid-thirties to mid-forties) you definitely want to explore a presence on Pinterest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Note from Beth: Alison Zarella is the co-author of the recently published “ The Facebook Marketing Book.&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly. Alison will join the Zoetica Salon today and answer your nitty gritty Facebook questions. This book was definitely a labor of love, but in a good way.

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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. Organizational: This is when you are sharing information as an official spokesperson for your organization or your organizational persona. View more presentations from Mari Smith. Sharing Philosophy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Donors outside Mexico can definitely give to campaigns on Donadora, by credit card and Paypal (whereas in Mexico donors can also give through online transfer and cash deposit). Video: The rising consumption of online video (Instagram and Facebook stories, Snapchat, etc.) Our vetting process is more preventive than punitive.

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Care2

JUNE 23, 2012

.” So while social media may not be rocket science, good data, such as the best times to post updates to Facebook, can better inform strategy. Zarella’s study had similar results to the Social Media Today study that showed Photos Get the Most "Likes" on Facebook than any other status updates. Links were the least Shared.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants advice on how to recognize and steward tribute donors: Dear Charity Clairity, Our small organization has been around for many years, but we have only just recently begun receiving donations “in memory of a loved one in lieu of flowers” for example.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Before you follow any account, ensure that your profile is complete with (1) a well-designed profile photo and header image; (2) a bio that expresses clearly your organization’s mission; and (3) a link to your website. Like all social media today, organic reach is very low. 3) Tweet content that inspires engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Organization: The Nature Conservancy. Organization Size: +1 million members, +3800 staff. Facebook: facebook.com/thenatureconservancy. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? My guess would be either MySpace, YouTube, or Facebook Causes. Name: Amy Ganderson.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Some companies, like Zygna, had early success thanks to cheap online advertising on Facebook. It can definitely be frustrating: not only do you have to think about your ideal audiences, you need to think about how your competitors are eyeing those same audiences or keywords. In fact, instead of targeting obvious audiences (e.g.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Granted, the positives do outweigh the negatives, but it is important to step back occasionally and take a critical look at how social media is impacting nonprofit technology at your organization as well as your digital staff. Nonprofits have spent years promoting Facebook and get rewarded with a 2% organic reach. Our reward?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

If your nonprofit is experimenting with text-to-give, text alerts and/or smartphone Apps (or planning to), then launching a mobile website is something your organization should seriously consider. Over the last month I have subscribed to receive text alerts from 10 organizations. Here are four reasons why: 1. population!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2012

Google+ is definitely a work in progress. To me, the Google+ Stream feels like a mixture of Twitter and Facebook. Related Links: Nonprofit Organizations on Google+. Google+ and Google Products for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. As traffic continues to grow , new tools and functionality are added almost daily.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. A good quote is certain to garner your nonprofit Retweets and thumbs up on Facebook any day of the week. It must be downloaded and is available only to nonprofit organizations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

This will for sure help our organization! via Facebook. Hannah via Facebook. Monica via Facebook. Businesses can definitely learn from non-profits. Domino via Facebook. Girls, Inc. Thank you for an incredibly informative session on social media! Theresa via LinkedIn. Thanks so much for all you do!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 10, 2016

The new Facebook Fundraising Tools could be a game changer for the nonprofit sector. Essentially a digital payment system that allows 2-tap giving by using a donor’s saved credit card information in their Facebook account, we are definitely entering a new era in online and mobile fundraising. Or a Google Wallet login.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 26, 2010

The majority have moved on to Facebook and Twitter. Traffic has definitely sloooowed, but the site still has 57 million monthly visitors in the United States ( as of December 2009 ). They just don’t tend to be the same folks that regularly visit Facebook and Twitter. I created the Nonprofit Organizations MySpace in 2006.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

They’re excited to get their fledgling organization off the ground, and they need the funds to do it. If you’re struggling to make ends meet, you’re probably using a broken funding model — meaning your organization cannot survive into the future on the funding you are receiving now. But we want something much better for you!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

It will help you stay organized by planning your content in advance, without being overwhelmed by last-minute deadlines. Monitor important dates : there are numerous awareness days that are relevant to your organization. Get organized : a content calendar can help you create a more consistent social presence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

They move with you to The Next Big Thing i.e., from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Foursquare. While it is definitely true these sites could be here today, and gone tomorrow, your supporters will indeed migrate with you on to The Next Big Thing. This is when the MySpace vs. Facebook debate began to rage in the blogoshphere.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

I’ve only been away for 10 days and in that short amount of time Facebook has launched Timeline , Twitter has been redesigned , and YouTube Channels have a whole new look and functionality. It will definitely make me a better social media practitioner and advocate for nonprofits worldwide. That said, happy holidays to all!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Google+ is a bit more complicated than Facebook or Twitter, but already a significant source of traffic to this blog, and like most communities that get a lot of initial buzz, the growth rate of new followers is exponentially much faster during the early adoption phase. It’s definitely been worth the time investment thus far.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

It was an entertaining movie, but it definitely took real events and twisted them for dramatic effect. One thing that did ring true is that Facebook is constantly changing, and not every change is award-winning. In this post, I list the major changes and tell you what they mean for nonprofit organizations.

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Care2

JANUARY 7, 2015

For the past few years, nonprofits have spent a lot of resources on building their Facebook page presence. Many social media strategists and the media told nonprofits and businesses that email was dying and that FREE social networks like Facebook would be king of communications. So is Facebook still worth it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

They will Tweet from location, break news on Facebook, send out group text calls to action, document in real-time photos and videos, and blog report backs live from events as they unfold. Facebook has a mobile site ( m.facebook.com ), a touch site ( touch.facebook.com ), and Apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, Sidekick and many more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Organization: Women for Women International. Organization Size: Approximately 70 DC/stateside employees; more than 100 field staff employees in eight countries in Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East. Facebook: facebook.com/womenforwomen. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when?

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3rd Sector Labs

APRIL 23, 2014

1 – Does your organization have a data management plan? 2 – When was the last time your organization cleaned your donor data? 3 – Is someone in your organization responsible for data quality? We definitely recommend using social media logins to your website as a convenience option for your constituents.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 16, 2011

Over the last 18 months I have subscribed to over 50 nonprofit text alert campaigns from a wide variety of organizations, but it wasn’t until this past April 28th that I finally received a text alert from a nonprofit that linked to a mobile website: That the text came from the Humane Society of the United States was not surprising.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 23, 2023

To touch their hearts, you have to make them feel fantastic about giving to your organization. People who receive services often send texts or Facebook messages expressing appreciation and you can capture their essence to show donors how their support is changing lives. You spell their name correctly and thank them promptly.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 14, 2017

As nonprofits explore chatbots as part of their technology strategy, many reach the same conclusion: chatbots are definitely a game changer in terms of content delivery, customer service, fundraising, and user satisfaction. With users expecting shorter response times, it can be tough for any organization to keep up. Yes, an hour!

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