Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 22, 2013

The “Nonprofit Organizations” brand was launched in February 2005 on Myspace. At the core of the brand is the Nonprofit Organizations avatar which has been used consistently since then to build a visual brand across many social networks ( Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , etc).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2010

A couple of times a year DIOSA Communications offers a webinar special for nonprofit organizations, and the month of April is now one of those times. From now until April 30, all social media and mobile technology webinars are 2-for-1. hours of comprehensive, detailed social media and mobile technology training.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2010

Last week the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page reached the 10,000 fans milestone. In 2008, many of the friends of the Nonprofit Organizations MySpace migrated over to Facebook, then in 2009 and 2010 a good number of the new fans came from @NonprofitOrgs on Twitter. This was a Facebook litmus test for me.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

The 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report provides some incredible data on how 11K+ nonprofits are using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. Are nonprofits raising any money on social networks? Facebook is the most popular commercial social network for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Since the popular Facebook fundraising App Causes was built using GuideStar’s database of nonprofits in the United States and Canada, only nonprofits in the U.S. In addition to online donation capabilities, they offer giving circles, giving vouchers, and Facebook widgets. You can learn more at Ammado’s Facebook Page.

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2009

If you haven't heard of Facebook, I'm sorry to break it to you, but you are living under a rock. However, if you haven't seen a use for Facebook for your organization, then you are not alone, and we are here to help. Tags: Networks Social Networking Web 2.0 Tools Web 2.0

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NetWits

MAY 21, 2008

With thousands of jobs posted on the Internet, many organizations are asking how they can attract highly qualified candidates. One creative solution is social networking. LinkedIn® users create profiles and build their networks by inviting friends and past and present colleagues to join their social networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

For the past six years I have spent 50 to 60 hours a week utilizing Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Foursquare to promote nonprofits. The range of nonprofits using social media and their subsequent levels of commitment vary widely — as do their expertise, implementation and, of course, return on investment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

Late last night (or early this morning), Amy Sample Ward reported that Causes notified 184,725 users that its MySpace app will be removed from MySpace as of today. The email encouraged MySpace users of Causes to join the cause on Facebook. . Tags: facebook. One wonders what the motivation was ?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Administrators of Causes accounts on MySpace received a notice via email stating, “Thank you for the work you’ve done on Causes on MySpace.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. You can read more about the MySpace/Facebook move here , here , and here.). Social networks are still for engagement, not money.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I was running over 20 social networking profiles, logging in seven days a week, and at minimum pulling 60-hour work weeks. Even when I wasn’t at home at my desk, I was on my iPhone updating Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. Don’t update your organization’s profiles on the weekend.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2009

Pete Cashmore of Mashable has a post that asks an interesting question: Facebook, MySpace (MySpace reviews), LinkedIn (LinkedIn reviews), Digg and Twitter are often compared in terms of features, but which one has the most generous users? What do you think?

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization’s voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. read more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Organization Size: Medium. Title: Social Media Manager. Facebook: facebook.com/JointheFight. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The 1 st tool was MySpace back in 2007. Name: Allison Nassour.

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Care2

JULY 29, 2010

Ever wanted to find out where your donors and activists are hanging out on social networks so you can continue deepening your relationsips with your supporters and foster more two-way conversations? Give them helpful resources and answer questions they have about your issue or organization. StumbleUpon. LiveJournal.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Hopefully from here on out any new social network that launches will learn from the mistakes made by Myspace, Facebook, Google+, and Pinterest and launch simultaneously with both personal and business/nonprofit accounts available for individuals and brands. 11 Types of Photos Nonprofits Should Post on Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. At the time, nonprofits were primarily only using Myspace and YouTube. The media had made Myspace, and social networking in general, out to be dangerous, life-threatening even. Social media is not a fad.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

2) ATTN Donors: Have you ever donated to a nonprofit organization through your cell phone? [ [link] ]. 43% Yes… our organization blogs regularly. 4) ATTN Donors: Do you prefer to give $$$ to your favorite organizations via: [ [link] ]: 71% The organization’s website. 25% Facebook. 9% MySpace.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

One of the simplest ways to significantly increase your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI) from using social media is to learn basic HTML. The best social media managers have a voracious appetite for news and current affairs. Make new friends (Google+) and keep the old (Myspace). VIDEO: HTML All Writers Need to Know.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

It’s also worth noting that social media, not even blogging, is not yet integrated into their website. In 2008, the WWF was on Myspace and likely utilizing a Facebook Group and YouTube Channel, but those tools had not yet become integrated into their website design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Organization Size: 11 million supporters, 500+ staff. Facebook: facebook.com/humanesociety. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? MySpace, back when it was cool. Name: Carie Lewis. Website: HumaneSociety.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 30, 2011

Similar to Myspace and Facebook in 2007 and 2008, there’s seemingly a geographic difference between Foursquare and Gowalla users. Related Links: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Mobile Social Networking Tools and Location-Based Communities. to take possession of it. NonprofitOrgs on Gowalla.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2010

tweeting powerful stats is guaranteed to get your organization ReTweeted! They get lots of Thumbs Up on Facebook too. Very useful to social media practitioners and bloggers. IconsPedia : A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

, but after four hours of testing and coming up against numerous brick walls and errors on Justin.tv (primarily with their Facebook and iPhone Apps), I went with Ustream. Unfortunately, Ustream’s Facebook App is limited to brands with large numbers of viewers. summary of your organization and a profile picture.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

I'm going to riff on Ivan's advice, " You Don't Have To Be Everywhere" (like Mastercard) After an organization has identified an audience, objective, and strategy, a question that often comes up: What social networks should we establish our presence on? How many social networks should we participate on?

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

If we truly are reproducing our offline social divides online, then it’s further proof that the central part of your social media strategy needs to be focused on your audience. MySpace has become the ghetto of the digital landscape,” Ms. But did you do that because you heard of Facebook in the news, or from a friend?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. It was also my duty to organize four fundraising events each year and manage an average six volunteers in any given week. can produce significant ROI is a myth. It’s not the tools.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available. Tags: Fundraising Online Fundraising Social Networking Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2008

Source: Nielsen Online The We Are Media Festival of Tools is starts the last week of work on the Nonprofit Social Media Toolbox with a focus on social networking tools and widgets and apps. So for today, our focus is on social networking sites.  Office Life : How To Befriend The Boss On Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. This site provides an incredibly useful breakdown of Facebook users by age, gender, and location.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Using Social Networks for Social Change: Facebook, MySpace and More View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. Ivan Boothe helped start the Genocide Intervention Network in 2004, and was responsible for communications, web development and social networking strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Brand your organization’s profile on Change.org. Nonprofits can easily design their profile on change.org to match their website and other social networking sites. It’s especially important that you compliment your donors that have opted out of providing their contact information to your organization.

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