NetWits

JULY 1, 2009

I tend to hear this question a lot these days - nonprofits are looking for ways to effectively utilize Facebook (If this sounds familiar, be sure to check out Raheel Gauba’s piece on getting started with Facebook ). Both the number of users and the time those users are spending on Facebook continue to increase at an incredible pace.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

With over 300 million users and over fifty percent of those users logging in daily Facebook is a platform that’s proven to be effective. It doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon either. Taking it one step further is a small percentage of nonprofits using Facebook to successfully raise money.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 3, 2009

The recurring theme was “How can I use my Facebook Fan Page more effectively?” They are currently going through a website overhaul which reinforced the need to use Facebook to spread the word about their mission, events, and adoptions. They’re a great story of an organization that is using Facebook to their advantage.

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NetWits

AUGUST 3, 2009

Some time has passed since Twitter and Facebook integrations were released for Blackbaud Sphere Events. Based on new data that is available I want to provide an update on data that we have captured so far (as of July 14th, 2009) about how successful Twitter and Facebook are as solicitation channels in peer to peer fundraising.

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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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NetWits

APRIL 2, 2011

We’re all focused on the non-profit space, but some times it’s good to take a look at how the internet is being used on a broader scale. 67% of B2B companies and 41% of B2C companies have acquired a customer through Facebook. 67% of B2B companies and 41% of B2C companies have acquired a customer through Facebook.

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NetWits

APRIL 3, 2012

6 Key Findings from the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Report… 98% have a Facebook page with an average community size of over 8k fans. Average Facebook and Twitter communities grew by 30% and 81%, respectively. Average value of a Facebook Like is $214.81 Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. over 12 months following acquisition.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

I had the privilege last week of becoming an aunt for the very first time. My brother and sister-in-law welcomed their daughter into this world at 10:19am EDT on Tuesday morning.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

When I went along I realised the house had fallen on hard times. I went to visit a local (to me) historic site recently, Cumbernauld House. This house has been sitting since 1731 and is on the site of a castle which goes back centuries before that.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Well, now it’s time to begin using the tools, technologies, and tactics necessary to meet those goals. These are ideas, tools, and techniques you can implement via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Foursquare, and other social media platforms. I’m hoping a lot of you have your that strategy in place. If so, now what?

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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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NetWits

MAY 12, 2011

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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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? percent of the entire American population is on Facebook. Spend some time observing (aka listening). Twitter is different than Facebook, and Facebook is different than LinkedIn. Claim your land.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

It takes patience, diligence, perseverance, some technical know-how and a lot of time. With that in mind I’m sure you’d like to make sure you’re focusing your efforts in the right direction in order to achieve the best possible return on the investment of your time and money. 4 Facebook Tips for Nonprofit Success.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ten years ago there was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. But now over 300 million people log-in to Facebook daily, Twitter supports over 50 million tweets per day, and 2 billion videos are watched every day on YouTube. It’s amazing to watch technology evolve. Think about it for a second. Amazing stuff. 2) Causes – [link].

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

The trophies can be downloaded and shared through Facebook and on the athlete’s fundraising page. Email signatures allow your fundraisers to tell their story every time they send an email. Facebook Covers. See How to create Facebook Timeline covers for your nonprofit’s supporters to use. Email Signatures. Disclaimer.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

Well, I wish more of our constituents did the last time we sent an email appeal! Let me know that there are other things I can do to support you that aren’t all about money like: take an advocacy action, share with a friend, like you on Facebook, play a game, attend an in person or online event … and then, yes, ask me for money.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

It’s that time again. Date/Time : 9:30 AM Monday, March 14. Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Blackbaud @ SXSW 2011. Here’s the detail … ?Title:

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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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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey. First, go take this years survey.

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NetWits

JULY 18, 2011

It’s a great time to start fundraising contests if you’re managing or helping run a fall fundraising event. How about the next time you communicate with your participants you ask them to send 5 emails to their friends and family? We know that participants who use Friends Asking Friends raise six times more than non-users.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2011

If you’ve been around the non-profit social media scene for any amount of time you’ve probably heard of (or even met) Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). After their session I got some time to talk with Danielle about the world of social media for non-profits.

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

Users raise six times more than non-users. Twitter and Facebook updates convert roughly 0.25 Here are a few quick facts about Blackbaud’s Friends Asking Friends: Supported over 37,000 events with over 14 million fundraisers raising more than 1.5 billion dollars (and still growing). percent of impressions into donations.

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NetWits

JUNE 8, 2012

If you’re not updating your website regularly, they will assume you A) don’t have anything new to say or B) aren’t putting time and energy into communication. It’s not enough to have a Facebook page or a Twitter account. Users have short attention spans. Great web design understands this. The world of social media is changing.

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

For a large portion of the nonprofit sector December is a critical time of year. Think about your events, campaigns, holidays, times of year, etc… and start planning how you can incorporate online fundraising into the mix. It’s going to take time, patience and dedication. Staggering, but not news. Key takeaway.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. Supply sample fundraising emails, Facebook posts, tweets, phone scripts, thank you notes, approved logos, etc. Not sure you have time to offer this type of assistance?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

You can watch and listen to all 10 of the sessions any time you want. Join us and get new ideas for connecting Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, email and more. We will cover topics like email timing, frequency, and design. We Have a Facebook Page and My Participants are Tweeting…Now What?

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

The internet has been around for a long time now (sort of). I doubt that anyone had Facebook, Google, Twitter or YouTube on their mind when the early internet was being formed. Back in the early 1960s is when things really started to take shape. “Hypertext&# came about in 1989. . “Hypertext&# came about in 1989.

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NetWits

MARCH 8, 2012

Social media has been all the rage for some time now. Every nonprofit out there is looking for ways to use social media as a part of their communications, engagement and fundraising strategies, but at the same time people question the ability of social media to produce measurable results.

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NetWits

AUGUST 2, 2011

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (and even Google+) are growing like crazy. Once you’ve spent some time reaching out to your friends and family via email, Facebook and Twitter you’ll start to see donations come in. Simple as that! 3) Engage Through Social Media. 4) Pay Attentions to Reports.

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2011

Participants using online tools tend to raise six times more than those who do not and tend to be more engaged with the event. Providing email templates makes solicitation easier and helps save time – two common concerns of new or volunteer fundraisers. Encourage online registration.

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NetWits

JUNE 23, 2011

Take time to add regular news items, showcase sponsors, volunteers and donors, and make sure contact information is easy to locate and accurate. Social Media: If you don’t have time for Facebook and Twitter… you need an intern! Timing: Time your emails and print mailings to go out in a consistent manner.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

What I do have, though, is a family, a best friend, a neighbor (an Aunt Mabel, if you will) that I’d much rather receive an e-mail, Facebook post or Twitter mention from than pretty much any non-profit organization. — Full disclosure: I don’t actually have an Aunt Mabel. Train your Aunt Mabels.

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NetWits

APRIL 19, 2012

Think about how many times you have moved since you graduated? For me, I can say that my address has changes 8 times. Or just stalk them on Facebook. Well, there are a few key steps you can take to ensure that you are doing everything you can to entice back the “once loyal.”. Be active in their lives.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

By now many of you have been working on your end of year campaigns, but if you haven’t started planning the good news is you still have time to put a plan in place to maximize end of year giving. Ask them to forward your email to a friend or share their support on Facebook. Make Every Email Count. - Tap into your Constituents’ Network.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Do you have specific times throughout the year when everyone is talking about annual giving? This is the perfect time to create a Friends Asking Friends website to ask your board, campaign chair, staff and volunteers to share why they love your organization with friends and family. Annual Campaign. Capital Campaign.

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NetWits

JANUARY 31, 2011

4) Connect with Social Media: Ask your constituents to follow you on your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc). You don’t have to use all of these tips all the time, but adding at least one or two will really help to keep your constituents engaged and help your organization reach its goals. Don’t just say “Like us!”

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