Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2012

As a follow-up to Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits and 22 Must-Circle Nonprofit Bloggers and Resources on Google+ , below are 22 nonprofits that are regularly using Google+ effectively to engage and inspire the Google+ community. Google+ is definitely a work in progress. Amazon CARES.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

Sponsored by Network for Good – an easy-to-use all-in-one nonprofit fundraising platform. That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. In response, many of your Instagram followers will then also follow you on Threads.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2022

With many ongoing marketing initiatives, whenever you see a boost in performance, it is fair to be wondering: was it that Facebook post that did really well, or are they all coming from the petition you’re running? . Maybe they heard about you on Facebook, or they signed a petition and you sent them an email. Medium (utm_medium).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now that Google+ is open to everyone, all nonprofit staff can start experimenting and familiarizing themselves with Google+ before the brand pages, also known as Google+ Business Profiles , are launched later this month. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Also, since the Google+ Pages launched after the release of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , please consider this blog post a supplement to the book. e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2012

One of the most important lessons that all nonprofit social media managers need to learn is that social media is constantly in flux. That said, Facebook has made some recent upgrades – and more are coming – that nonprofits need to know about. 1) Facebook has decreased Pages’ Reach… again.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2010

Nonprofits and their adoption of social media has created an interesting, albeit interdependent relationship with large companies like Google, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr. I was very glad to see that every company listed below is doing some good for nonprofits and social causes.What do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I joined Google+ a few months ago as an individual, but it hasn’t been until the recent launch of Google+ Pages that I began investing time in the exploring the Google+ community and tool set. I’ll have a webinar ready for you on Google+ and Google Products by February 28. Google for Nonprofits.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2013

But according to a recent report from Nonprofit Tech 2.0, nonprofits may start seeing … Continued The post Google Aiding Nonprofits’ Online Visibility appeared first on Tech Impact. Blog Social Tech facebook google nonprofit technology social media for nonprofit'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For nonprofits, a well-executed pop-up can increase engagement, procure donations, and build email lists that can foster long-term relationships with potential activists or donors. Let’s explore a few key tenants of making pop-ups work for your nonprofit: 1. Let’s start by defining what a pop-up is. Use p op-ups only on desktop.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

My guess is that 99.99% of nonprofits (or more) have not yet been invited to beta test Google+ ( sign up here ), but if you are a regular reader of Mashable, TechCrunch, or The Next Web, you might be feeling like your missing out on the fruits of being an early adopter (before the site is even out of beta – craziness!).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

I use them on my website, Facebook Pages, MySpace, and most importantly, on the right side of this blog. They have a great set of Google icons , but not yet for Google Buzz. My graphic design skills are very limited, but I did create an interim Google Buzz icon for those early adopters out there.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2011

Google+ , the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. With all of that as a grain of salt to this post, I want to share a few reflections focused on security and control – the items touted ahead of launch as the elements positioning Google+ on the other side of Facebook.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. Google Ads Transparency Report: [link] Provides ad spend data across different advertiser industries and political entities.

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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. And though some individual users are upset over the changes, most of the them are good news for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2021

It sounds dystopian to some and it very well could be, but once you understand the concept and the emerging technology around it, as a nonprofit marketing and fundraising professional, you’ll also begin to understand its potential. Nonprofit warriors, champions, changemakers, and fundraisers are needed in the metaverse ASAP.

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TechImpact

MARCH 10, 2014

Nonprofits are facing a bevy of problems they never faced 10 years ago because of the internet and search engines. Google keeps their algorithm tight to their chest, and no one can be 100% certain how it works, but there are a few things we do have control over. Image courtesy of Mashable. Take control of your SERPs.

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Donorbox

MARCH 22, 2024

million websites around the world use Google Analytics. And it’s estimated that Facebook Pixels exist on more than 30% of websites. The world of tracking and analytics is huge – there’s no reason your nonprofit should miss out! Approximately 28.1

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Facebook’s new Graph Search is very different from Google search. With Graph Search, …

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TechImpact

MARCH 25, 2014

Nonprofits know it’s a good idea to track their analytic, but its the next step they often have trouble with, knowing what to look for in those numbers and how to make sense of them. Have a good tip for tracking your fundraisers success in Google Analytics? You’re not alone. Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. 1) Sign up for Google for Nonprofits. Campaign matching.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 11, 2014

2014 will be an exciting year for nonprofit technology. Numerous communications and fundraising trends are on the verge of going mainstream and nonprofits committed to early adoption have a number of new tools and strategies to pioneer this year. 1) Mass Adoption of Responsive and Flat Design. 3) Live Reporting During TV Events.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 4, 2013

For nonprofit admins that do not have the time to regularly research social media trends, it can be a battle to stay ahead of the learning curve. For those nonprofits that allocate staff time, embracing early adoption is key to social media success. Adding a complete address to your Facebook Page activates Facebook Location.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Maximizing Outreach: Why Nonprofits Need a Powerful Online Presence As a leader of a nonprofit, you know the importance of reaching your audience effectively and making the most of your limited resources. But have you ever considered the benefits a dedicated website could bring to your nonprofit?

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2011

With all the buzz around Google+ in the #nptech world, I wonder how long it will take for nonprofit supporters to join the party? According to Robert Scoble, yo mamma won’t be using Google+ anytime soon. Facebook in the coming years, it may be a while before your donors place their bets.

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Whole Whale

MARCH 24, 2021

Once the update goes live (currently projected for early Spring) this means an iPhone user with the update installed will open up an app like Facebook, for example, and see the following prompt: Source: Apple. But if a user opts-out, it will change how advertising giants like Facebook are then able to collect and utilize that user data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2012

Like nonprofits, I am generally thrifty. Spending $30 on one “Promoted Post” on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page felt like a significant expense. Sorry Facebook. Referral Traffic to Nonprofit Tech 2.0. Referral Traffic to Nonprofit Tech 2.0. Referral Traffic to Nonprofit Tech 2.0.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

Google has been working double-time launching new products over the last few months. From Google Wave to Google Voice , to Social Search and now Google Buzz , I think that now is a good time for nonprofits to reserve a Gmail account if they haven’t already. Google Prepares for Facebook Assault.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 2, 2010

Over the last few weeks I have been running a Facebook Advertising experiment for the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. While the ad itself produced little-to-no results, some unexpected Facebook insights did come out of running the ad. Facebook did not run the second ad for reasons I do not know. on Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

By Shay Lessman , Content Writer and Editor for Qgiv — an online fundraising platform empowering 20,000+ nonprofit fundraisers to raise money for their causes while keeping costs low. But did you know it’s also a great way to acquire new donors for your nonprofit? That’s right! Want to go the extra mile?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Sponsored by C ollidescope – an online platform that connects influencers, nonprofits, and socially responsible companies to create positive change and amplify impact. In our current digital landscape, having a strong social media presence is essential for nonprofit organizations.

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NCE Social Media

JULY 25, 2011

Google+ (Google Plus) is Google’s newest foray into social media. Some think it might be a Facebook killer. Some think it might be a Facebook killer. Google+ Circles are similar to categorizing your Facebook friends with labels. Here is a cheat sheet with Google+ tips. Are you using it?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2010

I was just getting ready to add “Create a Facebook Page for a campaign in addition to your organization’s Facebook Page&# to my Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations when I read that Facebook had launched “Community Pages&#. I had to use Google to find them.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

—– Whether your organization has had a presence on Facebook for years or just days—or you’re considering starting now—trying to follow along with all the changes to functionality, options, and analytics is incredibly overwhelming. Note: You can find resources about Facebook on Facebook using its resource center.).

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Judi Sohn

JULY 3, 2011

I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m fascinated by Google+. Google+ is different, and not just because it’s from Google. Google+ is different, and not just because it’s from Google. Established social sharing model (blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, etc.):

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