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MARCH 8, 2012

Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington helped prove the point that, if used effectively, social media can, in fact, product real results resulting in an ROI that any nonprofit would be proud of. percent Facebook activation rate of people talking about the giving day—1,716 of the total 1,726 fans.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

Here are some ideas to help you get back into the swing of things and beat those post-holiday blues, as well as those mountains of work. This is a really useful tool for helping coordinate ongoing activities such as email blasts. Instant messaging can help save time if used well. What can other professionals help you with?

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MAY 24, 2009

Facebook is an ever growing force in the internet space and it looks like it will be for a while. Facebook is also a great tool for nonprofits. Facebook also gives others the ability to share their affinity to you with their friends, family and co-workers. Four tips to help you get started.

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APRIL 2, 2011

It helps give us perspective and challenges our thinking which leads to potentially making decisions differently. 67% of B2B companies and 41% of B2C companies have acquired a customer through Facebook. 67% of B2B companies and 41% of B2C companies have acquired a customer through Facebook.

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MAY 12, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? of the entire American population use Facebook. We found that participants who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube communicate with their networks more regularly and send more messages. —

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JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? percent of the entire American population is on Facebook. With that in mind, here are 12 tips that will help you succeed no matter what social-networking site you apply them to. Twitter has more than 16 million users, and 42.3

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Did you notice something toony about Facebook last weekend? In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) Slacktivism: To Make Ourselves Feel Good or To Help Others?

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APRIL 4, 2012

In this years report we highlight twelve key social media insights for nonprofits that are intended to help the sector continue becoming more effective at using social media. The Average Facebook & Twitter Communities Grow by 30% and 81%, respectively. Facebook Pages and 1.2 The Average Cost of a Facebook Like is $3.50

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Matt about his work at Causes and how Causes is empowering grassroots fundraising.

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MAY 23, 2012

The trophies can be downloaded and shared through Facebook and on the athlete’s fundraising page. This method helps any crowdsource fundraiser display a high level of enthusiasm and dedication to the cause. Facebook Covers. See How to create Facebook Timeline covers for your nonprofit’s supporters to use. Disclaimer.

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DECEMBER 27, 2012

It’s December 27th. Your belly is full, stockings are empty, naps are long …

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

You’ll gain some interesting and actionable insights that will help guide how you create content and manage your website with a focus on SEO. Can Social Media Help Your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Efforts? Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc).

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) So now that it’s over, I wanted to share some thoughts that might help you and your nonprofit. When I posted an updated pic on Facebook, I received a lot of likes and comments, but also a donation or two. Being a Tease Helps.

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MARCH 25, 2013

6 Specific Challenges Online Fundraisers Should Consider When Using Facebook. by John Haydon, Author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies and blogger at www.johnhaydon.com. He digs helping nonprofits excel at digital marketing, social media and online fundraising. 3 Ways to Use Social Media in Your Next Campaign.

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JUNE 8, 2012

We can’t help you with the effort and persistence, but we can definitely give you a little web design know-how. Gather user-generated content via blogs, forums or posts and let your audience help keep content fresh! It’s not enough to have a Facebook page or a Twitter account. Add dates to content posted to the homepage.

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MARCH 11, 2012

Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook. Make-a-Wish Foundation arrived on the scene in 1980 by helping one boy become a police officer.

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MARCH 7, 2011

Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Charles Porch – Facebook – Charles Porch supports marketing partnerships for Facebook around public figures and non-profits.

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APRIL 4, 2012

They belong to the major social networks—Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—and are the few that deliver messages to the many. If they know you and care about you, they will help you achieve your goals. How Social Media Constituents Help Deliver Your Mission. They will help your compelling stories go viral.

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JUNE 26, 2012

We don’t want to miss out on opportunities that help us reach our goals so we watch the industry, what other nonprofits are doing, and even the for profit world to get new and fresh ideas. Next came Social Media where platforms like Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the way we engage with our supporters.

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JANUARY 11, 2011

Ten years ago there was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. But now over 300 million people log-in to Facebook daily, Twitter supports over 50 million tweets per day, and 2 billion videos are watched every day on YouTube. The 1% Club allows non-profits who’s mission is, in some part, aimed at helping end world poverty.

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JUNE 29, 2012

The question today is not whether you should use social media (the 901 million Facebook users answered that for us), but how you should use social media to engage with your supporters, advance your mission and make your fundraising efforts more successful.

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MAY 25, 2011

million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. This is good.

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MARCH 25, 2013

By now, most of you have a Facebook page and a Twitter account. So how can these already-engaged users help you spread the word and acquire new supporters? What you may not have considered, however, is how you can actually impact viral sharing and improve interactive marketing on your website. Social Media: Action Sharing.

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JUNE 30, 2011

Let me know that there are other things I can do to support you that aren’t all about money like: take an advocacy action, share with a friend, like you on Facebook, play a game, attend an in person or online event … and then, yes, ask me for money. Romance me a bit, tell me some stories, and get me fired up about the cause.

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APRIL 11, 2011

What’s really interesting about Joelle’s work is that she helps build community through social media for the 155 overnight summer camps that the FJC supports across North America. Watch the video below to learn a bit more and make sure to check out their Facebook page , Twitter account and Blog.

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JULY 18, 2011

It’s a great time to start fundraising contests if you’re managing or helping run a fall fundraising event. Encourage participants to engage their social network by updating your Facebook status 3 times in the next week. Guest post by Amy Braiterman from [link]. In fact, I bet you’re already planning a few.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

I doubt that anyone had Facebook, Google, Twitter or YouTube on their mind when the early internet was being formed. That means we want to provide you with content and resources that help you. . “Hypertext&# came about in 1989. Mosaic, the first graphical browser, hit the scene in 1993. Internet Topics for Nonprofits.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

Providing email templates makes solicitation easier and helps save time – two common concerns of new or volunteer fundraisers. Giving participants a phone number to call if they need help setting up their personal pages can have a significant impact on event success and overall participant satisfaction. Focus on customer service.

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AUGUST 8, 2011

What I do have, though, is a family, a best friend, a neighbor (an Aunt Mabel, if you will) that I’d much rather receive an e-mail, Facebook post or Twitter mention from than pretty much any non-profit organization. I’m willing to bet that you have these “Aunt Mabels&# in your life, too.

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JANUARY 31, 2011

4) Connect with Social Media: Ask your constituents to follow you on your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc). You don’t have to use all of these tips all the time, but adding at least one or two will really help to keep your constituents engaged and help your organization reach its goals. Don’t just say “Like us!”

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NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Charity Dynamics’ Donna Wilkins will help you beef up your event communication. Join us and get new ideas for connecting Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, email and more. We Have a Facebook Page and My Participants are Tweeting…Now What? Watch the session recording | Download the session slides.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the conference nears I’m getting ready for an exciting session focused on the use of social media in the non-profit sector, but I need YOUR help. After each of the speakers present’s I’ll be moderating a discussion with them focused on helping nonprofits understand how they can use social media for social good. Thanks for your help!

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NOVEMBER 3, 2011

New platforms like Crowdrise , Razoo , HelpAttack and many others are springing up along side establish platforms like Friends Asking Friends to help passionate individuals raise money through their social networks for causes they support.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2010

What ever set of tools you use remember the point – doing this helps each of us remember what we’re grateful for. It also helps us see how much we have, get us thinking positively and changes our outlook on life. Check out what Geoff is grateful for if you’re looking for some inspiration. Let’s do this!

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MARCH 23, 2012

This tactic is genius because it helps do two things. The more effective you can be at helping your donors see how their money is making a difference in the world the better of you’re going to be. Autism Speaks created a unique and fun way to raise money online that was so engaging that people couldn’t help but share it.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

The SXSW Interactive Festival wants to help more non-profit groups attend their event. To help do that they’ve launched a special scholarship program which has a entry deadline of … Sunday, October 31. Envision new technology that would help your cause reach its goals. Facebook for Nonprofits by Randi Zuckerberg.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Highlight statistics about how social media can help them raise even more. Make fundraising easy by including sample Facebook posts or emails they can forward to friends. Send communications that help them manage their team. Emphasize what resources they can access to help them manage their team. Tell them “you did this!”

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