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Using Social Media Increases Fundraising by 40% [Study]

NetWits

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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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Facebook: facebook.com/nationalwildlife. From there I signed us up for various Facebook groups and profiles and continued experimenting sites like Change.org and Care2. And for that event, Facebook Causes helped us raise the most money we’ve ever raised on social media. Organization: National Wildlife Federation.

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Social Media Case Study Slam Panel at NTC 08: Danielle Brigida, NWF - A Case Study on Traffic

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This case study is by Danielle Brigida from the NWF and her experience using Digg and StumbleUpon for generating traffic. Today I'll be talking about using Digg and Stumbleupon specifically. Slide 4: After attending last year's NTEN, two tools stuck out for me that I really wanted to try- Digg and Stumbleupon.

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Social Network Tracker: How to Find your Supporters on Social Networks

Care2

Give them helpful resources and answer questions they have about your issue or organization. Help spread the word about your organizations or cause to their personal network. Here is the short list of the social media sites that are included in our analysis: Facebook. StumbleUpon. LiveJournal.

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10 Questions to Get You Started Using Social Media for Your Nonprofit or Do-Good Project

Have Fun - Do Good

Did you know that the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people who are 35 years old and older ?). Search on Facebook too to see if anyone has already created a Facebook Page for your cause or organization. Search on Facebook too to see if anyone has already created a Facebook Page for your cause or organization.

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The Perils of Popularity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It helped me clarify some fuzzy thoughts about social networking, pattern analysis, and information overload. The general overview: Friend of A Friend Model: 2002 Let's connect on LinkedIn so we can help each other with referrals. Facebook: 2007 "We own the social graph, you bring the objects." A community tag stream.

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How Much Time Does It Take To Do Social Media?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

By making a human connection with people online, you can influence their perception of your brand and help them find meaningful, relevant ways to support your mission. Tools to help you participate are Twitter and Co-Comment. Participate: Is joining the conversation with your audience. Finally, consider how you can mix in fundraising.