Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Note from Beth: Social networks allow to connect with people from outside of our community and it is easy to have your conversation get lost in translation. Here’s some good tips when your network is global. How to Approach Social Media Internationally Guest Post By Christian Arno. Flickr Photo by John K.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

As the social conscience of globalization, the nonprofit sector needs to contemplate future challenges and adjust their programs accordingly – and to inspire the next generation to tackle these challenges, nonprofits need to also understand how Gen Z uses technology. will strain our global economy. Source: Global Web Index.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. Women for Women International does a good job of keeping their supporters updated with stories of women impacted by their program. And this is where storytelling comes in.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Once your NGO has laid a foundation for online fundraising success by launching a mobile-optimized website, an e-newsletter, and having the ability to accept online donations, your NGO is then ready to use social media to maximize online fundraising and cause awareness. Nonprofit Technology Network :: nten.org. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 12, 2015

Preliminary results from the 2015 NGO Global Technology Survey reveal that social media is increasingly a primary source of online giving inspiration, but social media calls-to-follow were rarely integrated into the donation and “Thank you” process, and if they were, they were visually underwhelming. Greenpeace.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 1, 2011

Blogging has transcended my ROI (return on investment) , primarily from simply featuring my e-newsletter “Subscribe&# option and social networking icons in the upper right column. That said, you can browse the nonprofit blogs below for inspiration: Amnesty International :: blog.amnestyusa.org. But I was wrong.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Your nonprofit can create your own cause awareness day campaign or build one around those cause awareness days that already exist, such as Earth Day on April 22 ( #EarthDay) , International Youth Day ( #YouthDay ) on August 12, and World AIDS Day on December 1 ( #WorldAIDSDay ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2013

I was honored to be invited to cover this year’s Global Philanthropy Forum , a community of donors and social investors committed to international causes. ” with Jacob Harold , Guidestar; Robert Kirkpatrick , UN Global Pulse; Mayur Patel , Knight Foundation. Global Pulse @rgkirkpatrick.

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JULY 15, 2010

There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference ( #AIDS2010 ) in Vienna, Austria, next week. Our friends at the Global Health Council will be tweeting ( @globalhealthorg ), blogging , and also participating in a number of events. Tags: Influence Social Media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

As a result of this temporary decline in social media ROI, web and email campaigns are being rejuvenated and very soon digital payments within social networks will revitalize online fundraising. Your nonprofit is active on at least two social networks and experimenting with a third. Get ready!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 1, 2011

Also, when considering a relaunch of your blog, there are three must-haves to incorporate into the new design in order to maximize your nonprofit’s return on investment (ROI): 1) e-newsletter subscribe functionality; 2) a “Donate Now&# button; and 3) social networking icons. Global Exchange :: globalexchange.org/blogs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2008

Source: Universal McCann International Social Media Research Wave 3 The PDF Version is available here. I have a collection of social media snack facts misc. bites I've screen captured from research studies about social media over the past couple of years. 69 Year Olds Overrepresented on Social Networks (why?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Many small NGOs are also unaware of the services and resources offered to the NGO community by TechSoup Global , SANGONeT , NASSCOM Foundation , Meedan , and FrontlineSMS. To get you started, below are ten NGOs highly recommended for their Web and social presence (see also Top 100 NGOs ) : Acumen Fund :: acumen.org. .

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 7, 2013

Data Digest is a weekly round-up of the latest news on data-related projects in the nonprofit sector, compiled and authored by Keisha Taylor of GuideStar International and TechSoup Global. Big Data and Global Development. It was originally published on NetSquared. Data Use by Citizens.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Climate anxiety is seriously affecting our youth: In a recent global survey of 10,000 young people aged 16–25, 59% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and 83% said they think people have failed to take care of the planet. We believe it will make local residents interested in the local environment.”.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

There are many ways to get involved; check out the pages on the TechSoup Global site to learn about current job openings and internship opportunities. The TechSoup Content Team Is Seeking Volunteers and an Intern: read more. Tags: Accessible Technology Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Volunteers Web 2.0

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Whole Whale

MAY 12, 2022

Skoll Social Edge. Nonprofit Network Job sites. Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) Jobs Board. Aspen Institute Network. Publications + Social Networks. Looking to hire interns specifically? Full list of 39 Nonprofit Job Sites. Foundation Job sites. Draper Richards Foundation. Net Impact.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 16, 2011

How do we enable transformative and far-reaching change that gets down to the root of solving local, regional, and global problems? How can we collaborate, share, and enrich each others' work to make it more effective? ". RT @ linzbilks : Ppl from 45 diff't countries gathered at #tsg2011. What can we achieve?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

There are some amazing nonprofits at the grassroots working miracles daily with relatively small amounts of cash, but unfortunately, since no international database of verified nonprofits exists, these nonprofits are consistently unable to utilize most online fundraising tools. As the world goes global, so does charitable giving.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Their belief is that “The most successful movements have always been born out of and held together by the bonds of real world relationships, and online social networks present never before seen opportunities for organizing.&# Making it simpler for people to connect with causes and non-profits on an international level.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. The 2018 Global Trends in Giving Report shows that, regardless of generation, online is now the preferred channel for donations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

GivingTuesday is a movement to get an international day of giving gong on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. TechSoup Global has taken up the gauntlet and is raising awareness about #GivingTuesday for nonprofits globally. Earlier this month, I did a call to action for all charities to Join Giving Tuesday!

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Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

“I’m increasingly inclined to think that there should be some regulatory oversight, maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. I’m not sure even the global scientists, engineers, and futurists have a full sense of where we’re heading with AI. Ashley Madison.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For my role, social media is only about 30% of my job – I manage our paid online advertising strategy, SEO, and web analytics strategy in addition to social media. I should say I did recently hire a social media volunteer who helps me on a part-time basis. The other two big to-do items are mobile and going global.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

By Bob Alves, CEO, Advanced Solutions International. This is certainly true for social media. After all, associations have been in the "social networking" business long before Facebook and Twitter became household names, Lehman says. Social networking is another layer that enables that.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

Issues related to stalking, identity theft, harassment, and employment are top of mind, while social networking sites like Facebook continue to redefine what "personal" means. Global, he worked for various law firms and Delta Products Corporation in Fremont. Prior to joining TechSoup.

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sgEngage

JULY 6, 2011

He lectures and publishes regularly on fundraising and philanthropy and will be presenting on “The Global Search: Current Strategies and Tactics for International Fundraising and Prospect Research” at this year’s BBCON in Washington, DC. Follow Jay on Twitter at @gordonjayfrost or reach him by email at jay@fundraisinginfo.com.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I just spent two amazing days at the Social Innovation Summit 2013 , a cross disciplinary crowd of people who work on social good in the areas of technology, investment, philanthropy, international development, and business. These are fodder for future blog posts – so stay tuned. Books Research Studies'

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Baker presented an engaging and dynamic presentation which emphasized the symbiotic relationship of both online and offline engagement, the power of both to create community, encourage activism, develop branding, and unify those with common goals, both locally and globally. The key concepts behind this are activism and self-organization.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2014

TechSoup Global’s Dara Westling attended the recent Global Donors Forum in Washington, D.C. She is our vice president of development alliances and global media for TechSoup Global’s domestic and international programs. We connect the local with global resources.” Dara Westling.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

In 2012, TechSoup Global, in collaboration with our partners around the world, conducted a survey of nonprofits, charities, NGOs, and social benefit organizations around the globe. Our survey found that lack of knowledge is the biggest barrier to additional cloud adoption, cited by 86 percent of the global respondents.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 26, 2011

As the leading global advocate for making and supporting games created for social impact, we want to share some of the exciting events at this year’s Festival that we feel will resonate with nonprofits. What Nonprofits Can Learn at Games for Change Festival by Jeff Ramos. June 20 – 22 is fast approaching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Note from Beth: As visiting scholar at the Packard Foundation, I'm connecting with other people who are studying and learning about how networks work. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building.

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Bloomerang

JULY 6, 2023

Issues-Based Strategic Planning Model An issues-based strategic planning model can be used when your organization’s internal operations are in more turbulent conditions. Goals are created as responses to the direct impact that external forces have on your organization’s internal operations. Peer-to-peer fundraising. Monthly giving.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

TechSoup Brazil teamed up with the UN Foundation, IBM, BrazilFoundation, and others for the Social Good Brazil International Seminar held on November 6 - 8 in Florianopolis, Brazil. Social Good Brazil followed on the heels of Mashable and the UN Foundation's Social Good Summit , which was held in New York City in September.

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