Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 12, 2008

That's today's nptech twitter stream over at nonprofitpulse. Would be great if people could add their twitter feeds. You can see who is tweeting what in nptech land, tag cloud, and shared links. Who is behind this? UPDATE: Eduardo Bejar. He says it is still in Beta and welcomes suggestions!

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using hashtags lets you mark your message as pertaining to a certain topic, then automatically include that message in a stream with everyone else’s that include the same hashtag. What do those # mean? What do those # mean? Build a landing pad.

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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). Google, etc. into Google+.

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Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

Meta launched its response to Twitter last week, Threads. To put this into perspective, this growth rate makes it the fastest-growing app ever (even faster than ChatGPT, TikTok, and Instagram), and this massive rush of users brings Threads’ audience size to nearly 30% of Twitter’s total audience of around 330 million.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. She regularly provides useful tips and resources to the nonprofit sector through her blog, #501SocialBlog. In terms of posting cadence – how much should you post?

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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 handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2012

On Twitter The NTC conversation on Twitter is already picking up speed. We’ll show the Twitter stream as we play the music in the Grand Ballroom before plenaries and lunches. Just search 12NTC on flickr to browse the conference stream and see what attendees are up to. You can follow just NTC news at [link].

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2011

My Google+ profile automatically includes a Google Buzz tab to see the stream from that space. For example, people are talking about viewing their Google+ circles in Tweetdeck or Hootsuite where they can already view Twitter and Facebook. Options for Nonprofits. Note: I am connected directly with Debra, but not with Andy).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

The puzzling feeling reminded me of my first experience on Twitter ten years ago and that made me feel old.Plus, it takes more patience than doing Sudoku to figure out and use regularly, although it i s a snap for 14 year olds. Twitter is for keeping up with news and live events. ” Nonprofits and SnapChat.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 16, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. We hope you will join us."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2008

She also mentioned how they were beginning to experiment with Twitter. They are setting up twitter accounts linked to programmatic areas and affinity groups. I'm sure we'll see more particularly as Kevin Dando urged stations to get a twitter account with their name. For example, here's the arts programming account.

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Whole Whale

MAY 12, 2020

We have been in the podcast game with our nonprofit focused podcast – Using the Whole Whale for over 5 years. Searching on Podcasts.Apple.com and Podcasts.google.com and Spotify can help you create a contact list of potential list of podcasts (quick hack: most podcasts list the <itunes:owner> email in their feed).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Last night, Razoo, the social fundraising platform that is hosting a giving competition as part of Giving Tuesday hosted an event for SF nonprofits. Leaving the dinner, I checked my Twitter feed and started seeing tweets like this one from my colleague, Tal Frankfurt. I asked my Twitter friends exactly what he said.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea." " Check it out! " Check it out!

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 19, 2011

Twitter, Facebook, Flickr) I love "reading" my feed of stories told through images each day The Instagram community has grown quickly. Once it's available for Android , I think it will be a fabulous storytelling tool for nonprofits. I did and I *love* it. Gabrielle Gifford's husband holding her hand.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Obviously, I was flattered, but also anxious to deliver a lecture that could bring true value to nonprofit professionals. . Now I recognize that many nonprofit organizations may not be able to send their team to conferences, so I’ve rounded up an overview of the ten social media mistakes discussed at Planet Philanthropy: . was born.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

Many organizations have jumpstarted their engagement rates on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by sending emails asking supporters to share a specific post. Usually, the ask is to amplify something you’ve already posted on your own page or feed, since both Facebook and Twitter emphasize content that’s widely shared.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 30, 2016

John Haydon is one of the most sought-after digital marketing experts for nonprofits and charities. He has helped hundreds of nonprofits achieve their best marketing and fundraising results. This (relatively) new live broadcasting feature lets any person, brand, or nonprofit live-stream events, reveals, celebrations, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2014

Content curation – the process of finding, organizing, and sharing topical, relevant content for your audience that supports your nonprofit’s engagement or campaign goals (or your professional learning) begins with “ Spotting the Awesome.” Flickr Photo by Soyignatius.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

TweetDeck (Windows and Mac OS client, Android, and iOS) is a Twitter client that lets you customize your various Twitter feeds. You can create columns on your dashboard to only see tweets with certain hashtags or only see tweets within a designated Twitter group. Apps for Social Media Management.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 25, 2014

Our lead story in this issue of TechSoup’s Nonprofit Technology News is the creation of the Mobile Giving Alliance that will help charities develop their mobile giving. It processes and vets applications from nonprofit organizations interested in getting going on mobile fundraising activities.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). PDT Beth and Allison will celebrate with a virtual book party on U-Stream and Twitter (#netnon). NetSquared Local Reaches 70 Groups Worldwide!

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

Disclaimer Wednesday, June 8, 2011 Crafting a Successful Third Generation Nonprofit-Business Relationship posted by Laura L. Manager of Curriculum Design & Innovation, ASU Lodestar Center Working as a nonprofit professional in the current economic environment can be challenging — and sometimes discouraging. Bush, Ph.D.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

Why Twitter Matters View more presentations from Laura lee Dooley. Presentation by Laura Lee Dooley a metrics and social media geek for a nonprofit. Check out blog for in-depth posts on Twitter tools, for example this one about url shorterners. Where To Connect With Other Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2010

Networked Nonprofits know how to close the loop between social media and offline actions. Take Twitter for example. Once a nonprofit has developed a presence and a network – and has integrated regular and engaging tweeting into the work flow, the next step is to host a Tweet Up. What’s A Tweet Up? Keep in touch.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 5, 2010

By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Nonprofit Solutions, Sage Business Solutions. What will the nonprofit office of the future look like? Corporations and nonprofits alike are rapidly embracing the practice of letting employees work remotely. Probably like your own home. FYI: it doesn't work over 3G.) What do you think?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I happened to mention that I was seeing reports from nonprofit folks about the recent change in the Facebook Algorithm and Megan Keaney Anderson offered to write this guest post. How Nonprofits Can Use Measurement to Adapt to the Facebook Algorithm Change – guest post by Meghan Keaney Anderson, Hubspot. What has changed?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Finally, events, like docs, also have a comment stream attached.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2009

WOMM (word of mouth marketing) and earned media should be key components of any communications plan to market your nonprofit’s website. Check out these 10 tools and strategies to market your nonprofit on the web, connect with your members and reach new supporters. I have also ranked them from easy to moderate to time consuming.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Doing Good.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

If you're considering revamping your website to include social elements like the Facebook Like button, streaming from YouTube, or adding information from a social site through its API, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. Interact – FB Live Stream, Hashtag (Tweet Chat), Comments. Authenticate – FB Login, Twitter OAuth.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Check it out! "So

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

As nonprofits, YOU can make someone feel like a VIP. As a nonprofit on a limited budget, you can make someone feel like a VIP by offering them a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes. From here, you can see athletes’ tweets, Instagram pictures and Facebook feeds. Of importance. It is written in our DNA.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2009

It is one of a number of "life streaming applications" where individuals and organizations who are active on the social web can port their activity across social networks into one, easy to follow, read, and comment activity stream. With Twitter becoming more mainstream , perhaps we'll see more activity on FriendFeed.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 28, 2011

LinkedIn’s recent announcements to allow users the option to add volunteer service to their profiles and to provide expanded resources for nonprofits have generated a lot of buzz. But what does this really mean for nonprofit organizations and their missions? Nonprofit Social Media Wiki: LinkedIn. Additional Resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Seattle Symphony created flashmob and promoted it with Facebook, Youtube, and Twitter effectively. Twitter Advocates. Use Twitter to Bring More People Into The Conversation. Actionable Social Media Listening for Nonprofits. How Feeding America Uses KPIs to Measure Social Media.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Facebook Ad Platform November 13, 2007 It always takes me a bit to digest new Web 2.0 It’s an interesting time, and there is a good question – is this something nonprofits should jump on?

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