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). Google, etc. into Google+.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. So his new goal for the News Feed is to create more meaningful conversations between “friends, family and groups”. How will the News Feed rank public content?

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ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 10, 2011

We at the ASU Lodestar Center have been wanting to do a major overhaul of our newsletter for quite a while. As many of you are undoubtedly aware, the Lodestar Center Nonprofit News is a hugely useful newsletter with gobs and gobs of valuable information. Don't subscribe to our newsletter? ASU Lodestar Center. You should!

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Classy

APRIL 30, 2021

Highlight Your Impact in a Newsletter. You can embed a video message highlighting your work in one of your email newsletters, alongside text thanking donors for what they’re allowing you to accomplish. The message is personal and focuses on how the donors’ monthly support has gotten the nonprofit through difficult times.

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Pamela Grow

JUNE 28, 2023

A study by Edgerank Checker found that Facebook posts from nonprofit Pages only reached an average of 7.7% According to the Nonprofit Email Engagement Benchmark Study by M+R , the average email open rate for nonprofits is around 25%, while the click-through rate hovers at 2.5%. of their total audience. So, what do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

On Quora you have to be a person, but Facebook Questions uses your nonprofit’s Page and avatar as your Facebook Questions identity. Step One :: Add Questions to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page. Subscribe :: Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter :: Social Media and Mobile Technology for Nonprofits. Very smart.

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Bloomerang

MARCH 13, 2023

The average nonprofit email open rate is 23%. But we have a tendency to leave our common sense at the door when we cross the thresholds of our nonprofit offices. There were no additional solicitations, just feeding back and nurturing messages. 85% of all emails are spam. Send email more often to better your odds. Need proof?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2013

Nonprofits that have the capacity to be early adopters have learned that early adoption in and of itself is a wise social media strategy. With 81% of its users currently between the ages of 14 and 25, nonprofits that are trying to engage youth should at the very least sign up, reserve their username, and post at least once a week.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Having solid donor engagement strategies in place is important for any nonprofit that wants to inspire generosity in their community and build a base of lifelong supporters. But the world is a noisy place: Donors are bombarded with constant messaging that can drown out a nonprofit’s attempts to reach them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 17, 2010

The new design places focus on where the vast majority of ROI (Return on Investment) for your nonprofit comes from on Facebook… the Status Updates. That said, there are seven things that nonprofits need to know about the new Facebook Pages. They are reading and engaging your Page through your Status Updates in their News Feeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 27, 2011

A Few Words of Caution: Small to medium-sized nonprofits should take Facebook case studies and best practices based on the success of large nationally and internationally well-known nonprofits (with huge email lists and multiple communications and development staff) with a heavy dose of skepticism. That said, don’t go overboard.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

It’s incredibly important for nonprofits to tell stories about their organization and the people they serve. Storytelling for nonprofits is an avenue to connect with donors and help them relate to your work. What is Nonprofit Storytelling? Stories are powerful.

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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. Engagement is crucial.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

With the rise of smartphones, it seems like everyone’s constantly on social media, making it the perfect marketing tool for your nonprofit! Social media for nonprofits is one of the best ways for organizations to reach out, engage with the community, and promote the work they do. What is a good social media strategy for nonprofits?

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The holidays are coming soon and that means you need to be ready to make the most of it, starting with getting your nonprofit website spiffed up, donor friendly, and ready to receive donations. Here’s a list of 6 things you can do to get your nonprofit website ready for the holidays. That’s a problem. Spiff up your home page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

@NonprofitOrgs only follows nonprofit organizations, nonprofit staff, nonprofit service providers, and activists on Twitter. Makes a Poor First Impression on Twitter: Makes a Good First Impression on Twitter: 3) Not entering your nonprofit’s website. WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING AT ME ABOUT YOUR NONPROFIT?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

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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. Not even large, well-funded nonprofits are doing all ten.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The best practice listed below are result of spending the last three years maintaining and building the Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. for Nonprofits. for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 31, 2022

You likely understand the general benefits of planning, but why is creating a fundraising plan so important for your nonprofit? Although every nonprofit is unique, there are several factors that every fundraising strategy should include to be successful. With that, let’s get started. Why you should create a fundraising strategy.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2020

Start boosting your donor retention rate by focusing on those who are just giving to your nonprofit for the first time. The second donation a supporter makes to a nonprofit is often called the “golden donation” because it signifies that that individual will likely give for many more years to come. . Use social media.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

The job market for nonprofits is heating up again and it might mean that 2022 is the year to shake things up in your career. Four clear job trends in the nonprofit field signify major changes coming next year and it might be worth paying attention to see if a change is in the cards for you. Check out the Nonprofit Job Board.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2012

Many nonprofits are postponing upgrading their pages because the Default Landing Tab option is disabled in the new design, but I personally have never been much of a believer that Default Landing Tabs have resulted in high numbers of e-newsletter subscribers or online donors. stories to the news feed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now that Google+ is open to everyone, all nonprofit staff can start experimenting and familiarizing themselves with Google+ before the brand pages, also known as Google+ Business Profiles , are launched later this month. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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Qgiv

APRIL 10, 2021

For nonprofits, one thing is certain: securing sponsorships with allies in the for-profit world is one of the most important steps you can take on the path to reaching your fundraising goals. Without the contributions of key sponsors, your nonprofit risks being unable to raise the money it needs to achieve its mission. Organization.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 18, 2022

It takes an entrepreneurial heart to start a nonprofit, fundraising and marketing skills to grow it, and leadership skills to manage it. There are lots of things to keep an eye on to run a successful nonprofit so you can change more lives! Is my nonprofit’s logo clear and easy to read? And you need to use the right tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2019

Allison Fine, my co-author for the Networked Nonprofit , and I are actively researching the use of AI for Good, in particular to scale giving and spread generosity. It was almost ten years ago that we published the Networked Nonprofit during the early days of social media and networks. And, I’ve also included a few on the how.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Many nonprofit organizations struggle to engage their board members with fundraising, especially the act of asking another person for money. 50 helps us feed one child for a week.”). Help the organization apply for, qualify for, and manage its Google for Nonprofits. Handwrite notes on all thank you letters that go out.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

The vast of majority of nonprofits love Facebook too. Yet recently, I sense some frustration with Facebook from nonprofits. I think the time has come for nonprofits to examine Facebook a little deeper. Nonprofits throughout the world have sent millions upon millions of e-mails, Tweets, bulletins, updates, etc.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

However, for many nonprofit organizations, virtual fundraising will continue to be a part of their fundraising strategy for years to come. Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. Recap your auction.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

This is what many nonprofit fundraisers and donation campaigners are banking on. By sending your donors brochures, newsletters, or even monthly emails, you are rewarding your donors with the knowledge that their donation is indeed making a difference. Image courtesy of DoJiggy. The holiday season is meant for giving. Know Your Donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth 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

JANUARY 5, 2015

The goals suggested below are fairly easy to achieve, yet transformative to a nonprofit’s new media strategy. Most do not require a financial investment, but preliminary results on the 2014 fundraising season are strong and if your nonprofit did well in 2014, investing in staff development in 2015 is a wise decision.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 15, 2011

When I give talks about nonprofit blogging, I often use the Case Foundation's blog as an example of a juicy blog. Icons for their RSS feed, Twitter feed, Facebook page, and newsletter are featured at the top of the blog. • What nonprofit blogs do you loooooove to read? Posts cover a range of topics (e.g.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

It’s no secret that most of us in the nonprofit industry wear many hats throughout the day. That also means that we’re likely to devote less time to things that feel like they’re not directly contributing to your nonprofit’s bottom line. . Often, that means we’re pressed for time. Give them a look behind the scenes.

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