Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 5, 2014

At this year’s Nonprofit Technology Conference, I’m thrilled to be doing a panel on nonprofit technology training and it has a bit of a star wars theme, “ Learn You Will.” Photo from Librarianismchronicles Blog. By Vicki Halsey. This six-step instructional model is called “ENGAGE.” by Jane Bozarth.

Training 114

Training Train Technology Instructional Design 114

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

On Tuesday, right before the KONY video exploded on the mainstreams and went viral online, my 6th grade son came home from school and announced, ”Did you know that there are more people on Facebook today compared to the number of people on the planet ten years ago? I immediately asked him how do you know that?

Network 119

Network Children Offline Storytelling 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

Giving 104

Giving Minnesota Social Media Offline 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2011

Minnesota’s ‘Networked Nonprofits’ raised $13.4M million was raised to benefit Minnesota nonprofit organizations. In a 24-hour period, nearly 4,000 Minnesota nonprofit organizations benefited through donations, matching grants and prizes. Our Give to the Max Day “Thank You” video has earned 2,413 views on YouTube.

Minnesota 110

Minnesota Raise Giving YouTube 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

If don’t believe that is true, check out this YouTube video from VW of dogs barking the theme from Star Wars as a Superbowl Teaser. Michelle, was a participant in the Measuring Networked Nonprofit peer learning groups supported through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. And now, mobile.

Turkey 101

Turkey Social Media Mobile Oracle 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

The experts say that if you are over 24, you will not get it — and so I was relieved that it was SnapChat, not me and that my technical skills had suddenly disappeared like a snap. Thank god there are teenage YouTube celebrities who share excellent SnapChat tutorials like Aaron’s Break the Internet. What have you learned?

Tutorial 50

Tutorial Hype Atlanta Social Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. Virtual drinks are very much needed on this Facebook profile.

Summary 50

Summary Nptech Burma YouTube 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

This incredible online fund raising event raised more than $14 million last year, and we’re hoping to raise the bar higher this year by engaging more than 40,000 donors to donate to any of Minnesota’s more than 26,000 nonprofits using GiveMN.org. They’ll interview nonprofit leaders throughout the day.

Social Media 96

Social Media Minnesota People Media 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2011

I’ll be at SXSWi Festival next week to moderate a panel and discussion on Free Agents and Nonprofits in a Networked World on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 pm. Our panelists include Danielle Brigida, National Wildlife Federation, Mark Horvath, Invisible People, and Jessica Dheere, SMEX Beirut. 3.) So, come join the fun and learn.

Discussion 115

Discussion Global Free Network 115

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2013

But getting into the habit of regular tweeting, Facebooking, or experimenting with new tools like Instagram is another story. ” Udi is just one example of nonprofit CEOs and leaders who use Twitter and other social media platforms. It’s not that you don’t think it is a good idea.

Social Media 135

Social Media Leadership Personal Media 135

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 25, 2015

Ask any high school boy who likes video games who PewDiePie is and they will tell you that he is the most watched video personality on YouTube. The main focus of PewDiePie’s videos is his commentary and reactions to various video games as he plays, captured on video and shared on his YouTube Channel. million subscribers.

Celebrate 50

Celebrate Campaign Internet Paypal 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 20, 2009

Connecting nonprofits to youtube users like blog brothers who have thousands of viewers. YouTube audience is a lean forward audience says. Youtube users and environment lends to active participation. be as succinct and transparent with YouTube is what wins. The past, present, and future of nonprofits is community.

Tech 50

Tech YouTube Nonprofit Open Source 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Many nonprofits considering starting a blog should look at a team approach so the onus isn't on one person to blog. I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile. " Nonprofits and Web2.0 Alexandra Samuels has a terrific post on Best Practices for Nonprofits Using Web.2.0. and color schemes for your blog.

Nptech 50

Nptech Tag Facebook Wiki 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2012

Note from Beth: Innovation was the buzzword at the Nonprofit Technology Conference! But at its core, innovation is really about finding creative solutions to existing problems and needs—challenges faced by nonprofits every day. We appreciate all that your nonprofit does. Flickr Photo by Nielio.

Technology 96

Technology Minnesota Social Media Case Study 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2012

Note from Beth: “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” is getting a lot of good feedback as people read and apply the ideas in the book. In particular, their free reports give you your social audience’s pulse on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+, and other platforms. Then check out Simply Measured.

Analytics 106

Analytics Tools Social New York City 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 29, 2007

Slide Share Show, " Putting the U in YouTube " although geared for higher education institutions provides some really good practical marketing tips for social networking sites that should be useful for nonprofits too. Gavin's Digital Diner has a thoughtful essay titled " Do Nonprofits Dream of Electronic Sheep?

Nptech 50

Nptech Summary Tag YouTube 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Note from Beth: Last week, Washington, DC held its first ever Give to the Max Day where 1300 nonprofits were fundraising and experimenting with social media tools and raised over $2 million in 24 hours. Our goal in this 3 rd year is to raise millions of dollars for thousands of Minnesota nonprofits in one day.

Minnesota 101

Minnesota Giving Minneapolis DC 101

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2009

My guess is as we enter 2010, might we see the invention of Real Time Web fundraising events As more nonprofit explore the possibilities of location-based social networks and fundraising , the distinctions between online/offline fundraising will melt away. Two weeks ago, I wrote up my prediction for fundraising trends for 2009.

Offline 93

Offline Maldives Action Web 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month, we did a Networked Nonprofit session at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Recently I got my first full-on blast of the Networked Nonprofit at a session the authors presented at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. He offered to write a guest post. Opportunity Design.

Volunteer 104

Volunteer Network Organization Help 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2011

I spent my part of my birthday giving a presentation at the Packard Foundation Program Forum on translating the Networked Nonprofit into the Networked NGO. It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits.

NGO 94

NGO Network Romania Australia 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Listening for Nonprofits in a Digital World View more presentations from kanter. As many of you know who read this blog, I am an early adopter of social media and set up my listening post 5 years ago to scan for people, trends, and ideas related to social media and nonprofits. A Living Case Study of Red Cross Listening Techniques.

Remix 93

Remix Wiki Case Study Literacy 93

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2009

Resources to keep you thinking: What are Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Strategy by WildApricot. Social Media For Nonprofits. Educate general public, local leaders, supporters, donors and volunteers – Continuously write about what your nonprofit is doing, how it’s making an impact and how people can help. Starter Questions.

Goal 94

Goal Strategy YouTube Demonstration 94

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2011

On Friday, I tripped down the rabbit hole of Google + field test with many other social media early adopters and nonprofit technology (#nptech folks) who were kicking the tires. Google + is Google’s new social sharing platform. As my colleague Geoff Livingston points out, nonprofits have limited time.

Google 121

Google Community Social Stumbleupon 121

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Last week, I had the opportunity facilitate a " Social Media Strategy Map " workshop for over 100 Bay Area nonprofits. For example, note their call to action right on the YouTube video. ACLU-Northern California: They are recruiting for a social media intern on Facebook. Compasspoint Workshop Slides - Beta.

Social Media 87

Social Media Game Media Social 87

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." The first wave of this was the social media strategists for nonprofits, take Wendy Harman for example. There are examples (see below). There needs to be discussion.

Social Media 99

Social Media Policy Media Social 99

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Early returns show robust embrace of social media’s tried and true platforms like Facebook (used regularly by more than 92% of respondents) Twitter (@55%) and YouTube (@40%). Click here to participate in the study. Tried and True Platforms. Making small “bets” and urging funding for those that work is a winning strategy.

Social Media 106

Social Media Arts Social Attitude 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

. • There are more than 800 million people now signed up for the social network Facebook ; they spend 700 billion minutes using Facebook each month, and they install more than 20 million apps every day. How does this play out in your work with a nonprofit?

Network 110

Network Work System Teen 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2009

Submitted by Kivi Leroux Miller, publisher of Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com. If you moan to 10 of your nonprofit colleagues about how you don’t have time to get your nonprofit on Facebook and other social media sites, I’d guess seven of them will tell you to get an intern to do it for you. The other three? well, social.

Social Media 82

Social Media International Project Media 82

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Note From Beth: I’m on my way to Australia and New Zealand lead a series of workshops on Networked Nonprofits and Measurement, culminating with a keynote at this year’s ConnectingUp Conference in Australia, so expect to see a few interesting guest posts. … Read More Fundraising'

Change 104

Change New Zealand Homeless Australia 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

Does your nonprofit have a social media policy? Resources from Beth's Blog: Don't Moon People With Cameras or Atleast Hide Your Face While You Do It by Beth Kanter Red Cross Social Media Policy and Handbook: A Case Study by Beth Kanter The Pooch Porch Policy: Does Your Nonprofit Need A Social Media Policy by Beth Kanter.

Policy 100

Policy Social Media Media Social 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Thanks to the Rasmuson Foundation , I’m getting a second chance to experience the beauty of this state as well as learn a lot about the nonprofit and philanthropic community’s use of social media. and will be giving a free talk about themes from The Networked Nonprofit on September 20 at 5:30 p.m. Welcome To Alaska.

Alaska 91

Alaska Camera Foundation Cancer 91

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

And since, the busy season is coming up for all you nonprofit fundraisers – year end giving and Network for Good has just announced a Year-End Giving Challenge , I thought a guest post from Michael Hoffman about you can incorporate video to power your campaigns was in order. Utilize YouTube Annotations.

Video 106

Video El Salvador Donation Fundraising 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2007

That's a video blog post I did to demonstrate how a simple technique for creating effective videos using your cell phone or digital camera and placing it one the web, in this example, on YouTube. I have a Facebook album with lots of screen captures that might be useful or my social media snack facts screen captures in Flickr.

Slides 50

Slides Kentucky Web Reflection 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

TechSoup has just published the second article on a three-part series on Social Networks and Nonprofits. " It is written for nonprofits newbies. The third article, soon to be published, and also written by me, covers tips for using Social Networking sites and is based on research I did in November with nonprofit folks on Facebook.

Social Network 50

Social Network Benefit Network Organization 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Anyone can set up a profile for an organization (it prompts for an EIN number ( but not required ) and Facebook account url) and you can opt to be the administrator. But it’s also the latest online creation of Chris Hughes, a co-founder of Facebook and director of online organizing for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign.

New York 104

New York Profile Argentina New York City 104

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Museum of History and Industry ( MOHAI) uses social media to engage with Seattle residents whom they would not be able to connect with otherwise and have a say in how history is being interpreted. The video is part of a series of “MOHAI Minute&# videos on Youtube. Actionable Social Media Listening for Nonprofits.

Knowledge 97

Knowledge Seattle Social Media Measure 97

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Last year, many more nonprofit panels made it onto the agenda and there was even a nonprofit lounge hosted by BeaconFire. . It was organized by Ed Schipul.

Comment 95

Comment Social Media Jordan Cancer 95