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11 Nonprofits That Excel at Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Large nonprofits usually have the expertise and resources necessary to launch and maintain successful online communications and fundraising campaigns. They’ve been able to hire some of the most well-trained and experienced staff, consultants, and designers that work in the nonprofit sector. Small to medium-sized nonprofits with small to medium-sized marketing and communications budgets may not have the resources that many of the larger nonprofits do, but that doesn’t mean your online

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Beasts of the Southern Wild

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

'I don''t usually review movies on my blog, but here''s a second in a row. I think if I''d seen a more balanced set of views on this movie before I saw it, I''d not bother to write this (then again, I probably would not have bothered to see the film.) So first, let me get some things out of the way. The cinematography of the film was indeed spectacular, as was the acting of the all-novice cast, especially and particularly the performance of Quvenzhané Wallis, whose 6-year old capacity was simp

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New on SSIR: You can has memesez?

Amy Sample Ward

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review opinion blog is up! You can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or below. —– Last month, a pop song rose up the charts and quickly became number one on both the iTunes and Billboard Top 100 lists. That song, “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, quickly also became the soundtrack to an Internet meme —that is, an idea that spreads online (“ I Can Has Cheezburger?

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Lame spams of the day: Your AT&T bill

Robert Weiner

I see the occasional fake AT&T message all the time, but got 15 variations on this theme today. Looks like a baby spammer playing with a new toy. Senders included: Kristi Leal (support@irs.gov). Sally Moser, Jody Grace, Loretta Bragg (all at alerts@irs.gov). Emily Delgado, Johnnie Espinoza, Luz Wyatt, Bernadette Shelton, Ruth Hodge, Brice Herring, Mabel Luna, Amelia Weeks, Chelsea Mcdowell (all at robot@craigslist.org).

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The Retention Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Staff and Donor Dynamics

Speaker: Andrew Olsen, CFRE - EVP, Fundraising Solutions at DickersonBakker | Kat Landa, CFRE, CSD - SVP, Talent Solutions at DickersonBakker

Across the nonprofit sector, organizations invest heavily in donor retention efforts, yet the struggle of cultivating lasting relationships remains. While attracting new donors is crucial, the lack of repeat donors poses significant financial risks. Through a comprehensive analysis of industry data, experts argue that there is a direct correlation between donor burnout, donor retention, and the talent retention crisis.

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Strategic Spontaneity: How the Humane Society Got 21,000 Shares of Campaign Message on Facebook In 48 Hours

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is a nonprofits dream – to have its advocacy campaign messaging go viral on Facebook or social media channels. And that’s just what happened to the HSUS Farm Animal Protection campaign, an effort to call attention to and reduce the suffering of farm animals raised for eggs, meat, pork, and milk. The above photo and statement was posted on Friday and within 48 hours was shared over 21,000 times, 18,000 likes, and thousands of comments.

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Beasts of the Southern Wild

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I don't usually review movies on my blog, but here's a second in a row. I think if I'd seen a more balanced set of views on this movie before I saw it, I'd not bother to write this (then again, I probably would not have bothered to see the film.) So first, let me get some things out of the way. The cinematography of the film was indeed spectacular, as was the acting of the all-novice cast, especially and particularly the performance of Quvenzhané Wallis, whose 6-year old capacity was simply am

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Confessions of a Former Nonprofit IT Director: Dos and Don'ts

NTEN

[Editor's note: The following is from the June 2012 issue of NTEN:Change. This is a regular series in the nonprofit leadership journal. Read current and past issues by subscribing to the journal for free! ] By N.P. Techie Welcome back to “Confessions.” Just a reminder that this column is meant to be a humorous and insightful “behind the scenes” take on what the people who are formally or informally responsible for technology at your organization are thinking and feeling.

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Nonprofit CEOs and the Network Mindset

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SF Goodwill's CEO, Debbie Alvarez-Rodriguez Source: Flickr, Goodwill SF. Today, I have the honor of doing a session at The Allstate Foundation ‘s 60th Anniversary Executive Summit (hashtag #60summit ) where I’ll be talking about leading nonprofits with a network mindset. Last week, I gave the ending keynote about Mindful or Mind Full Social Media at the Social Media for Nonprofits Silicon Valley Conference.

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A 3 Step Guide to Attracting Corporate Donors Using Social Media

NetWits

A few years ago, Cause Marketing was all the rage.

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Offering Member Incentives and Payment Plan Options

Wild Apricot

If you are planning for your upcoming membership year, here are some ideas about offering incentives, premiums or payment plan options.

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How to Design a Seamless & Personalized Digital Donor Journey

Speaker: Tim Sarrantonio

The average nonprofit uses five or more different software platforms to create their donor’s journey, making the experience clunky and disjointed. If you want to design a magical online giving experience for donors, making their journey as seamless as possible is key. In this webinar with expert Tim Sarrantonio, you’ll learn the fundamental steps to create an immersive and personalized online giving experience for your donors.

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14 Attributes of Great Coaches

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today, I am pleased to share a guest post from Garret Kramer of InnerSports LLC about how to be a great coach: 14 Attributes of Great Coaches By Garret Kramer, Author of Stillpower: Excellence with Ease in Sports and Life There are many, many coaching manuals and books on the market today. Unfortunately, virtually all of them provide an external blueprint or "positive" guide to successful coaching and leadership.

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Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Canolais. Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors Guest Post By Geri Stengel, Ventureneer. Note from Beth: We know that social media can bring in the small dollar donors, but what about larger gifts? This is a question that was answered in a study from 2009 and the answer is yes. Find out how one successful nonprofit leader does it.

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5 Ways to Land Your Dream Job Using Social Media

ASU Lodestar Center

posted by Ryan Avila , Public Relations/SEO Specialist. Social media is useful for casual communication, but it can also be a tool for job seekers. By using social media to your advantage, you may even be able to land your dream job. Below are five strategies you can use to increase your chances of success. 1. Connect with the organizations that interest you.

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5 Fresh Links and Killer Summer Reads

Wild Apricot

Here are 5 fresh links that we've bookmarked for your non-profit and membership summer reading enjoyment.

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Nonprofits Are Leveraging the Cloud, but Does It Have to Be So Complex?

Effectively managing cloud technology is getting more complex. From cybersecurity concerns, vendor lock-in, cost increases, or lack of transparency on costs, it can quickly get out of control. Knowing what you can control and finding a platform that’s built with nonprofits in mind is key.

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10 Ways To Make Your Virtual Meetings More Successful

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Business leaders and employees are holding virtual meetings more than ever. Despite the cost-saving and other advantages, virtual meetings versus in-person meetings have their challenges. One of the largest is because participants cannot bond in the same way as they do when they are sitting across the table from one another. In the new book, The Collaboration Imperative , co-authors Ron Ricci and Carl Wiese, recommend you follow these 10 tips for making your virtual meeting successful , particul

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Infographic: How Do Social Network Users Lean Politically?

Care2

As political campaigns and nonprofits gear up for the election cycle, I thought I would share this infographic that attempts to map the politics of social media properties like Facebook and websites like Wikipedia. The data was determined through the analysis of thousands of people on Facebook and their “Likes”, political preferences, and polling data.

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Facebook Publishes Guide for Nonprofits and Causes

Tech Soup

Facebook has recently produced a guide to help nonprofits build their organization's presence on the world's top social media platform. Here are some highlights with a few extra resources. Take Advantage of Facebook's Key Features. Post an eye-catching photo up front and center. (As Frank Barry wrote in his post , choose a photo that keeps your brand in mind, but also shows off your culture, history, mission, and values.).

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Clarity is Key

Get Fully Funded

As you work to grow your business, there’s one thing that will accelerate your success: clarity. The clearer you can be about who you want to serve and how you want to position your expertise, the more likely you will be to reach your goals. When you’re crystal clear about the direction you want to take your business, it’s easy to know what to do next and to get into action working on it.

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Nonprofit Technology Kick Start: Free World Class Board Meeting Software

Looking for cost reductions for your nonprofit? Why not consider modernizing with a digital board management system that's designed to work with remote meetings, with immediate cost reductions if you still distribute paper packets to members? Get going in less than an hour on a fully hosted cloud solution built on the latest technology that runs on any device - from desktops to tablets and smartphones - without any installation.

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The 9 Best Times To Thank A Customer

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In your leadership role, it's vital that your team members know how to deliver excellent customer service. " Knock Your Socks Off " type service as book editor Ann Thomas and Jill Applegate would say. Part of delivering excellent customer service is saying "Thank You" to your customers and knowing when to say "Thank You". Thomas and Applegate recommend telling your customers "Thank You" during at least these nine situations : When they do business with you.every time.

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10 Tips to Ramp Up your Fundraising Today

Care2

Yesterday, Care2 held an insightful webinar on 10 Ways to Supercharge your Online Fundraising Campaigns with Elise Ledsinger of Humane Society International, Ghazal Vaghedi of Engaging Networks, and Eric Rardin of Care2. Check out some of the great tips the panelists shared. 1. Lead with a thoughtful strategy, and set realistic goals to measure success.

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Interesting Uses of Technology: Digital Video, Social Media, and More

Tech Soup

Need practical advice on using digital video, social media, or presentation tools at your organization? Want to see how other organizations are using these technologies and what they’ve accomplished? Then head on over to TechSoup for Libraries and check out their blog series on interesting uses of technology. The TechSoup for Libraries blog series is chock-full of practical advice and resources to help you make the most of a variety of technologies, including: Digital video : Learn how you

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Asking About Asking – A Book Review

Get Fully Funded

I love sharing good resources with you and I’ve got a good one today! My friend and colleague Kent Stroman has written a book called “ Asking About Asking ” and it’s a must-read for those thinking about or already working with major gifts. Kent addresses all the common questions that most folks have about major gifts in an easy-to-follow formula.

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Donor Engagement Guide: 8 Key Steps to Better Retain and Engage Donors

Are your donors your biggest fans, or are you lacking donor loyalty? The truth is, your donors have expectations of what their relationship with your organization should look like. This ebook will help you learn how to live up to those expectations!

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How To Avoid Social Media Mistakes

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In his new book, Social Marketology , Ric Dragon , CEO of DragonSearch , recommends business leaders and marketing team leaders follow these eight tips to avoid making social media mistakes: Avoid mixing the technologies used for the organization's social media with individuals' personal accounts. Ensure that employees both on and off the social media team receive training.

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5 Healthy Apps Doing Good

Care2

With so many apps coming out all the time it’s easy to miss the ones built for social good and hard to keep up on useful apps that nonprofits and causes can use to do their work. Frogloop has you covered. This week we’ve found apps to help you succeed as an advocate, know your rights, and understand complex issues. There are many more mobile and web apps for tracking, learning, and keeping informed about your health.

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The Future of Fundraising, Part Two

Tech Soup

TechSoup hosted its first ever Nonprofits Live. on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. Only one year later, much has changed. Social media adoption continues to grow and technology becomes more accessible. The Growth in Smartphones and Social Media.

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Asking About Asking – A Book Review

Get Fully Funded

I love sharing good resources with you and I’ve got a good one today! My friend and colleague Kent Stroman has written a book called “ Asking About Asking ” and it’s a must-read for those thinking about or already working with major gifts. Kent addresses all the common questions that most folks have about major gifts in an easy-to-follow formula.

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Nonprofit Technology Adoption: Why It Matters and How to Be Successful

Organizations like yours are increasingly realizing that technology adoption is only as good as the technology you choose. Statistics from a 2014 NTEN study show that seriously investing resources in training for your staff corresponds to higher adoption and ultimately technology effectiveness. In this report, we’ll give you a high-level overview of how to get your organization in shape for technology adoption and best practices for facilitating this critical process.

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Are You Leading With An Eye On 2050?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Today's thought to ponder for business leaders: The number of Americans age 65 and older will grow from 40 million today to 88.5 million in 2050. That projection from the U.S. Census presents an opportunity for business leaders who have their eye on 2050, even though that's 38 years away. Think of the opportunity if you can create a product or service, or adapt your existing offerings, to meet the needs of an America that will look very different in 2050 than it does today.

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Populism, Commercialism, and Jeffrey Deitch: The Shifting Debate about LA MOCA

Museum 2.0

Last week, my mom called. "That contemporary art museum is on the front of the LA Times again," she said. "It's more about that curator who was fired. I can't believe that an art museum can be front page news in LA for days." LA MOCA has indeed been front page news, especially in the art world. I'm not usually that interested in museum politics, but this soap opera is too big to ignore, especially as the conversation has shifted over the last few weeks to something I care a lot about: populism.

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Calling All Social Entrepreneurs: SAP and Ashoka Launch "Power of Small" Competition

Tech Soup

Want to start your own nonprofit or socially responsible small business? Have a brilliant idea for how to end homelessness, train job seekers , or help small businesses go green? Got talent; need money, technology, and mentorship? To generate innovative strategies and solve problems in underserved communities, SAP and Ashoka have created a global competition, " The Power of Small: Entrepreneurs Strengthening Local Economies.

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The Value of Products

Get Fully Funded

One of the things I love most about my lifestyle business is that the model lets me serve more people than I could using a regular business model. It makes my heart sing to know that I’m helping dozens, sometimes hundreds of people at once, working less than you’d expect. Most people who become consultants charge by the hour for services rendered. In other words, they exchange hours for dollars.

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Achieving Organizational Transformation: Pathways to Success

Association executives—and hopefully their boards—know that they are facing perilous times. Driven by the pace of cultural and technological change, they are experiencing major disruptions in the traditional business models that used to guide organizational growth strategies.orgSource offers a straightforward approach to navigating these changes and readying your organization for growth.