Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Yet everyday on Twitter and (especially) Facebook nonprofits are sending out hundreds of thousands of Tweets and Status Updates with completely wrecked avatars. Facebook :: Needs Improvement. Facebook :: Example of Excellence. That said, it’s time for some nonprofits to ramp it up a notch or two. Of course not!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/BigCatRescue. YouTube: youtube.com/BigCatRescue. Are they paid, full-time, part-time? We have two full-time, paid people working on social networking along with me. Chris Poole is our full time Videographer and Media Producer. Name: Carol Baskin. Title: CEO. Website: BigCatRescue.org.

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Get Fully Funded

MARCH 27, 2023

Save you time by doing tasks you need done so you don’t have to do them yourself. But finding and keeping volunteers takes time and effort. You see, people will only stick around to give their time where they feel needed, wanted, and appreciated. Why do I need to spend the time to thank them?” Add to your bottom line.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

If you have a link to your Facebook and Twitter at the top of your homepage and your listserve at the bottom, it implies that you prefer to interact with your audience on your social media sites. I did on a couple sites - with my work address and phone number – but normally, I would have opted to just check your site from time to time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software.

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NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

Facebook has it’s roots in education. Once Facebook conquered colleges the now web-giant with more than 900 million active monthly users moved on to support high schools. Naturally, Facebook’s appeal reaches down into the earlier years of education because kids love connecting with friends. Master them first.

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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 directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. This site provides an incredibly useful breakdown of Facebook users by age, gender, and location.

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Classy

AUGUST 17, 2021

Video owned by and featured on the ABC News Youtube channel. Photo provided directly by the CORE team. Get real-time updates from CORE on social media: Instagram: @coreresponse. Facebook: CoreResponse. Photo featured on the Hope for Haiti website. Get real-time updates on social media: Instagram: @hopeforhaiti .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A directory of quotes by famous people, this websites list thousands of inspirational quotes useful for Tweeting and Facebook Status Updates. This site provides an incredibly useful breakdown of Facebook users by age, gender, and location.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/thenatureconservancy. YouTube: youtube.com/natureconservancy. My guess would be either MySpace, YouTube, or Facebook Causes. I know our YouTube channel started in 2007. We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Anything else?

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 26, 2021

Yet many nonprofit leaders are intimidated by videos and more comfortable with traditional stories and photos to tell your organization’s stories. Thanks to YouTube, videos can be raw, without heavy editing, and still strike the right chord with audiences. “We We’ve got a playlist of explainer videos on our YouTube channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 8, 2012

Time: 12-1:30pm Singapore/Kuala Lumpur. (10-11:30am for nonprofits and discusses how to lay a foundation for future success on the Social Web, and then quickly moves into discussing the top five social media best practices for nonprofits with a particular focus on Facebook and Twitter. Cost: Free. Presented By: Heather Mansfield.

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NetWits

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. Since 1938 March of Dimes has been changing the world one baby at a time.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

Aside from the king of video Youtube—which has created their very own version of a short-form video platform “Youtube Shorts ” to stay in the race. ?According Instagram IGTV and Facebook Watch Parties are also staying put in the 2021 calendar year. The extended long-form video simply can’t compete.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start. It may take a little work, but there are real business benefits to be found on social media with a little time and effort. Facebook is the largest and most popular social media platform of our day, so where better to start?

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

We cover everything from post frequency to timing to content so that you know exactly where to start. It may take a little work, but there are real business benefits to be found on social media with a little time and effort. Facebook is the largest and most popular social media platform of our day, so where better to start?

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Forum One

OCTOBER 22, 2010

So folks at the Department of Health and Human Services also recently spruced up their presence on Facebook. Given that over 100 million Americans have Facebook accounts and half of those log in daily, this is a smart move. The first two are standard for Facebook Pages — no programming required. The Page includes six tabs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

The best new media managers, online community builders, bloggers, and activists will be connected and communicating with their supporters from anywhere, at any time when the need arises. Facebook has a mobile site ( m.facebook.com ), a touch site ( touch.facebook.com ), and Apps for iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Palm, Sidekick and many more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

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. By 2010 the World Wildlife Fund had launched a much larger, longer website with more color, larger photos, and a larger font. World Wildlife Fund :: March 15, 2010.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.), premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.), and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

People are often surprised when I say that if given the choice, I would choose 10,000 e-Newsletter subscribers over 10,000 Followers on Twitter, 10,000 Fans on Facebook, or 10,000 Friends on Foursquare… combined. Thanks to blogging, my e-newsletter list tripled in size in half the time. 2) Convert Facebook Fans into Subscribers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. Timely, relevant breaking news is basis of a good social media campaign.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

Read time: 6 minutes. Video-first platforms like YouTube have provided auto-captioning for quite some time now, while Tiktok launched it in April of this year and Instagram is testing functionality in Stories. For text-heavy platforms like Twitter and Facebook, link sharing may be a major part of your social media presence.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

There are mind-boggling reports and stats our there that show just how much time many of us are spending [wasting?] on social media platforms like Facebook each day. That said, it is best to assume that your community isn’t hip to every trick you’ve found for Facebook, Twitter, and any other site you may use.

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Neon CRM

JULY 13, 2023

Recent statistics show that GivingTuesday revenue reached an all-time high in 2022, with supporters donating $3.1 While every nonprofit will be vying for donations on GivingTuesday, launching a campaign prior to GivingTuesday helps your organization stand out and builds interest over time. billion that year.

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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. The successful use of social media requires a significant time investment. If your expectations of social media are minimal, then only having a Facebook Page is enough.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

While this is a staggering growth rate for any app, only time will tell if Meta can take down Twitter. We wanted to take some time to share our thoughts on the platform so far. All in all, this has left many organizations and users wondering if it’s time to ditch Twitter. Why is Threads Being Released Now?

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Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

You don’t have much time to do so. It’s not much time. Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. I have been inspired by a nonprofit that tackles a small aspect of a huge problem like providing pet food so people going through hard times can keep their pets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 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. Google) of Facebook. Four tips to help you get started.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters. Facebook alone has 2.41 Social media and online giving both increased six percent between 2010 and 2018. Be consistent.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

I’ve only been away for 10 days and in that short amount of time Facebook has launched Timeline , Twitter has been redesigned , and YouTube Channels have a whole new look and functionality. That’s how fast social media can move and evolve! has gained through using social media for almost seven years now.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2010

Once your nonprofit has mastered the intricacies of Tweeting, ReTweeting, Mentioning, and Lists, it’s time to move your Twitter campaigns up a notch. allows you to see the most favorited tweets across Twitter at any given time. TwitPic : TwitPic lets you share photos on Twitter. Bit.ly : Bit.ly Favstar.fm : Favstar.fm

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2011

With all of that as a grain of salt to this post, I want to share a few reflections focused on security and control – the items touted ahead of launch as the elements positioning Google+ on the other side of Facebook. You can share with all of your circles, any specific one/s, or with the world, every time you post.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 19, 2021

You need to be in a mindset of gratitude toward your donors all year long, but this time of year offers some special opportunities. Now is a great time to make sure those letters are warm and sincere, making the donor smile when they read them. Some donors give a one-time gift, and some sign up as monthly donors. I thought so.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Using YouTube: Bridgett Colling, Director of Content Strategy, See3.

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