NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. of the organizations fundraising on Facebook, raised $10K or more.

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

This week ReadWriteWeb shed some light on the ineffectiveness of social networks to aid in customer acquisition (see graph below). “Of the 24 companies interviewed (in Forrester study ), only 7% cited social networking as one of their most effective sources for customer acquisition.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. LinkedIn Pages.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up on the opinion blog – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or read the full post below. Here are a few reasons why using multiple social networking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort. Community First.

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TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

Facebook is the flagship social media platform for most nonprofits. The inherent community nature, pervasiveness of the platform, and the fact Facebook is constantly adding tools for nonprofits to better utilize the social network has made it the perfect choice for most nonprofits. For good reason, too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2012

Many of you have probably already heard that Facebook Timeline for Pages will automatically go live for all brand pages on March 30. That said, the new Facebook Timeline for Pages design provides us even more opportunities to maximize a strong first impression. 11 Inspiring Nonprofit Facebook Timelines.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Except for a short test in 2009 , your nonprofit’s Facebook Fans have never seen all your posts and as most of us have by now have realized, the percentage that do has gotten significantly smaller over time. According to Facebook Help: When you create a list, you’ll see the best posts from that list in your main News Feed.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. These events should offer information about your organization and its mission, services, goals, and ways to get involved. Use social media. Build up your presence on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Through a process of trial and error, the Beagle Freedom Project is learning how to effectively use Facebook’s Fundraising Tools and they are being rewarded with more than likes and hearts – their followers are donating! Finally, it is worth noting that: 1) Facebook’s Fundraising Tools are free to use. Newly Released!

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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. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

“Social networks will be like air.&#. 3 things need to make social networks like air: Identity - who are you? facebook/ facebook connect. pick your friends once - social networking fatigue. calendar, call, sms, facebook, twitter, address book = level of closeness of social data.

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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

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

JUNE 25, 2011

They make contributions to twice as many charitable organizations as men do, and they are more likely to take greater risks in organizations with a strong vision for change, according to Lisa Witter and Lisa Chen, co-authors of The She Spot: Why Women are the Market for Changing the World and How to Reach Them.

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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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NTEN

APRIL 20, 2010

The second annual Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report, a joint project of Common Knowledge, thePort, and NTEN, has hard data and insights on the trends surrounding social networking technology as part of nonprofit organizations' marketing, communications, fundraising, and program services.

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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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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2011

The 2011 NTC saw the release of the latest " Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report ". > Download the 2011 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report More than 11,000 nonprofit professionals filled out this year's survey, sponsored by NTEN, Common Knowledge, and Blackbaud, generating a veritable cornucopia of data.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By interacting with your nonprofit’s posts on social media, supporters are amplifying your message beyond their social clique. But not all nonprofits are effective on social media. The nonprofit Charity: Water does this exceptionally well by inviting their supporters to create their own fundraising campaign for the organization.

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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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Care2

MAY 24, 2010

When Facebook launched their Open Graph API last month they thought they had revolutionized their platform. They certainly did not expect some of its own users to organize international boycotts like Quit Facebook Day or petitions by some of the largest grassroots organizations like MoveOn and the ACLU.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Social media is a powerful marketing tool for businesses of all types, and it is especially useful for nonprofit organizations, which typically struggle more to reach a large audience on a tighter budget. Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics.

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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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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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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

By Geoff Livingston, Principal & Co-Founder, Zoetica Facebook and to a lesser extent Twitter and LinkedIn have become the interstates of the social web. Nonprofits that want to connect with their constituents are almost obliged to participate on these networks. Facebook's Statement of Rights and Responsibilities states, ".you

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 10, 2024

Why should your member-based organization leverage an online community to engage your members? Some examples of online communities include a LinkedIn or Facebook group where industry professionals connect. An online community improves member loyalty and drives engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. 2) Move beyond social posting to targeted social advertising. Social media sites are for relationship building.

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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

MAY 6, 2019

On Tuesday, June 4 Tereza Litsa ( @TerezaLitsa ), co-founder of the #ReclaimSocial podcast , will takeover @NonprofitOrgs for 24 hours to lead a conversation about the importance of being positive on social media. On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. How to Participate.

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

The study, done in association with Common Knowledge and Blackbaud, has a lot of great insights into how the nonprofit respondents use social networks. Learn more and register today The report addresses questions like: How many Facebook pages does the average nonprofit maintain? > Free for everyone!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Over the holidays, I finally visited Quora , a social learning site focused around asking and answering questions founded by an ex-Facebook employee. Quora has been around for a year and provides an independent question platform from Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn that is similar to Yahoo!

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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? 4) MySpace.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Over the years, I’ve attended events where a representatives from Facebook shared with nonprofits how to use the platform more effectively. During the Q/A after the presentation, one of the most frequent questions asked has been, “Will Facebook be making grants to nonprofits?” Image Source: Pando Daily.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Be sure to talk about your event on social media and ask your peer-to-peer participants and supporters to share your event promotion posts on their social networks too. As your peer-to-peer fundraising participants reach out to their social networks, their friends and family will support your nonprofit organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

That said, I am currently in Southeast Asia presenting social media trainings to nonprofits in Malaysia, Singapore and Manila – most of which are just getting started with using social media. Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized! Experiment with Social Media Dashboards. Learn Basic HTML.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Mark Zuckerberg Never Dresses Appropriately for the Weather might be a more accurate title for The Social Network. The Social Network as a title lets us assume the movie is about Facebook, which it isn’t. Maybe the makers of The Social Network just don’t get Facebook. . Facebook has matured.

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