Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 25, 2013

Today, I discovered that @ NonprofitOrgs had been named one of TIME Magazine’s Best Twitter Feeds of 2013 : Every year, TIME recognizes those who exemplify the very best wit and wisdom Twitter has to offer. Thank you TIME , and thanks to all nonprofits out there providing exceptional retweetable content.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 11, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Free Social Media Scheduling Tools for Nonprofits. Unless you have a dedicated social media manager at your nonprofit, you know that routinely sharing your stories on social media can take up a lot of your time.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

This ultimately helps you attract more potential donors, volunteers, and constituents to your nonprofit. Last week, we discussed the importance of paying attention to and reporting on your nonprofit’s website analytics. But what about your nonprofit’s social media feeds? Twitter Counter. Twitter Analytics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 19, 2012

At long last, the new LinkedIn News Feed is here! For years I have been completely baffled by LinkedIn’s partnership with Twitter to allow a mass automation of tweets to be published the LinkedIn News Feed. Also, you might want to start publishing status updates from your nonprofit’s company page.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

We all know social media is the preferred means of connecting among millennials. We also understand it provides our nonprofit with an invaluable communication tool that lets us connect with potential donors, volunteers, and constituents across the globe. Millennials check Twitter whenever they check their phone.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

We know our audiences are out there on social media. They’re busy retweeting, posting, sharing, pinning, and blogging on an array of social media websites and platforms across the Internet. 38% of Internet users access social media through mobile. 23% of Twitter users make less than $30,000 per year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond. From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. Videos with Mobile In Mind.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

Social media is a comparatively very young frontier in the nonprofit sector which features surprises around every twist and turn. Because of this, it is important to keep up with the latest trends to make sure your nonprofit does not fall tragically behind. The “Big 3” is where your nonprofit’s focus needs to be moving forward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. They mostly only follow other politicians and news media. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

But inclusion on social media isn’t just about what you post—it’s about how you post as well. . Let’s talk about a few steps that you can take NOW to make your social media content more accessible for everyone. . Additionally, you may see special characters used to create artistic typefaces for profiles on Twitter and Instagram.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

You’ve had blogs yelling at you for years, urging you to take advantage of social media to help promote your nonprofit. Yes, it’s true your nonprofit should have some form of a social component, it certainly does not need all of them. I should promote my nonprofit M-F only. Image courtesy of River Rock Films.

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TechImpact

MARCH 20, 2014

To many nonprofits (especially smaller nonprofits) social media was once viewed as a burden. However, once social media established itself as a full fledged phenomenon nonprofits quickly jumped on the bandwagon. The road block many smaller nonprofits often run into is that last one.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 2, 2020

Instagram can be a powerful tool for nonprofits wanting to connect to a broader audience. The social media platform has more than 1 billion users — beating Twitter, Snapchat, and TikTok — and is especially popular among people aged 18-29. The platform, however, is different than Facebook or Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2011

How nonprofits choose to follow on Twitter varies widely. Some nonprofits only follow a small of amount of Twitterers, others follow hundreds or thousands, and a few follow more (sometimes a lot more) than they are being followed themselves. As of today that number is 82,250.

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TechImpact

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Twitter and its other social media feeds is your nonprofit’s public voice. It’s an extension of your nonprofit that should not be taken lightly. Your social media manager should be central to your nonprofit’s communications strategies. Image courtesy of Disruptive Communications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. That said, the number of businesses fighting for their attention in their inboxes and on their news feeds may have left them feeling a bit fatigued. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media!

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Julia Campbell has been helping nonprofits make the most of their social media presences for years. She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. What kinds of posts should I make on social media?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 13, 2014

In past blogs we’ve talked seemingly ad nausea about how technology, donation forms, and social media can support a nonprofit’s fundraising efforts. Social media in particular is where nonprofits are turning to get their mission talked about, with the ultimate goal of driving more donations to that mission. The community.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 5, 2024

Leveraging ad libraries can provide valuable insights into competitors’ strategies, industry trends, and best practices, helping nonprofits refine their own ad campaigns and messaging. TikTok Ads Library: [link] Shows ads from brands, creators, influencers across different ad formats like in-feed, brand takeovers, etc.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 23, 2014

Your nonporift’s supporters are potentially the most integral part of your entire nonprofit. Their donations fund your initiatives, thier bodies attend your events, and interact with your social media accounts. Vine and Instagram are quietly changing the way we see social media. Host a Twitter chat.

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Media Cause

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Social media is an ever-evolving landscape, and deciding which platforms to use and how to manage your time can be challenging. Social media is a leading source for both finding information on and donating to nonprofits—being active on social media is no longer optional for nonprofits but essential. .

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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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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

On Monday, Twitter announced it was unveiling a ‘buy’ button to allow onsite purchases. But before you run to your social media manager to set up a new fundraising campaign, know that it might be awhile before you have access to this new tool. It will be possible for nonprofits to capitalize in real time with promotions and campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Small (and medium-sized) nonprofits have a different experience on social media than large nonprofits. Small nonprofits have to work harder at growing their following and most often the work of social media management is added to an already full job description. Social media is in a weird transition right now.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

“You have to show not just tell your CEO about social media”- @carolynsave “Create a tweetorial” – @kanter #afpshift pic.twitter.com/zKggoMllYB. He camped outside her door and not only told her about how nonprofit CEO’s were using Twitter, but showed her how easy it was.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Dan Michel, Digital Marketing Manager, Feeding America Twitter: @dpmichel. Social Media Measurement is this month’s theme on the Zoetica Salon hosted on my blog Facebook page. I thought it would useful to have a more in-depth conversation in the Zoetica Salon with Dan so we could delve into KPIs for social media.

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NCE Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

The Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online forum led by Claire Diaz Ortiz , Twitter’s top person working with nonprofits on social innovation. The forum focused specially on how to use Twitter as an advocacy tool. Here’s a link to the forum with the transcript of the proceedings. Have you found them effective?

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

For nonprofits, LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to add to your social media toolbox. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit? LinkedIn is a great resource for nonprofits because of its audience. Just as with any other social media network, posting is what drives engagement and expands your reach on LinkedIn.

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Qgiv

JUNE 29, 2021

Social media is an incredibly powerful storytelling tool for your nonprofit. According to our report, Navigating the Unknown: 2020 Findings to Future-Proof Your Fundraising , social media posts were the number one driver of charitable gifts in 2020—ahead of email and direct mail appeals! The good news? We’re here to help!

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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. We recommend determining exactly how much funding your nonprofit needs, and then setting a realistic goal that will be attainable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

After the holiday break new media managers return to work energized to update and implement their list of priorities for the upcoming year. The goals suggested below are fairly easy to achieve, yet transformative to a nonprofit’s new media strategy. Download and study nonprofit mobile apps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

It’s not official, but it’s obvious that Facebook is ramping up promotion of its native “Donate” buttons and Fundraisers in its News Feed. According to the 2017 Global Trends in Giving Report , of those donors who say that social media inspires their online giving, 62% said Facebook inspired their giving the most.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 15, 2022

As a nonprofit organization, you’re always looking for ways to save money and stretch your budget. And because social media never sleeps, it’s a powerful tool for understanding how people feel about your brand in real-time. Benefits of Social Listening for Nonprofits. You can get results delivered via email or RSS feed.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. Create Your Social Media Listening Dashboard.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Another form of real-time communications is using mobile and social media to report live from your events and conferences. Live reporting requires new media managers to tap into their most advanced skill set throughout the day without pause.

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