John Kenyon

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Marnie Webb, CEO at Caravan Studios, recently asked nonprofit tech folks via Twitter “I’m giving a talk on the next wave of technology for NGOs. When I ask them to share their case study to help others avoid the same fate, they refuse. Now that the hype and the newness of social media is wearing off, the reality is setting in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 29, 2011

If you check out the Twitter Hashtag for #jan25 you will see many different tweets in both English and Arabic and as of this morning some Tweets protesting the government censorship by blacking out words in the tweet and protests in NYC. The #jan25 Twitter hashtag also has examples of the State Department’s Arab Twitter Diplomacy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2016

I saw similar posts on Facebook brand pages of 92nd Street Y that was hosting the annual Giving Tuesday Summit and The United Way of Central Ohio that upped its organic reach, and on Twitter from Nonprofits First. This primer helped. There’s a #PokemonGym right next door to Nonprofits First.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

Essentially, nonprofits have been advertising Facebook to untold millions for free helping it become the powerhouse that it is today – the largest, most active social networking website on the Web. They helped launch the company Causes. Facebook would do well to follow the lead of Twitter, MySpace and YouTube.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Free agents use social-media channels like Facebook and Twitter and can create social movements in the palms of their hands. Its true impact has yet to be measured, but Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, and every other social media platform have already caused a revelation in how people want to communicate. They want to connect.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 22, 2014

Plus, they can invite their friends with the click of a button, helping to spread the reach of your event. Who could help you spread the word about your fundraising event? They just might help you spread the word. You’ve hyped it up and congrats are in order, because the big day is finally here. Invite attendees to RSVP.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Open Data November 8, 2007 As the hype (which, I agree I have contributed to ) around OpenSocial dies down, the reality behind OpenSocial becomes clear. Be Helpful. Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social !=

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

Last week, I helped launch a peer exchange Webinar for Packard Foundation for Children’s Health Insurance grantees with Spitfire Communications (creators of the SMART chart ). The focus is how to effectively integrate social media channels and measure and learn. He talks about the importance of Google implementing brand pages.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 13, 2008

So the reality is still pretty far behind the hype. Be Helpful. But I still haven’t seen much activity on the sourceforge page, nor does it seem that the code for these new projects is available. I sure hope the reality catches up. This news is so old it’s embarrassing – NPR opened up their content API. at blogged.

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

Debbie helped wrap up the dicussion with some of the phenomenonal results the ASPCA has experienced. Our top 10 tips included: Listen - Learn about supporters, hear what they are saying about you and equip yourself with the tools to help do both. Leave a comment or @ jordanv me on Twitter to share!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

We heard a lot about the use of crowdsourcing, the latest Twitter apps, and why content strategy is so important. But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. Together we can do it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

To generate a robust profile, your organization should be able to plug in existing social media presences (Flickr, Twitter, YouTube, Blog RSS Feed, Etc) so it seems to favor organizations that have already established a social media content strategy. Will millions of people sign-up, actively participate, and help drive change?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

that are incredibly helpful, and provide things that really do connect people, and help people decide in a much more granular way what they want to read, and have access to. though is more hype than useful. Be Helpful. I think that a lot of Web 2.0, particularly RSS and folksonomies, are aspects of Web 2.0 Some of Web 2.0,

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

We heard a lot about the use of crowdsourcing, the latest Twitter apps, and why content strategy is so important. But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. to help promote awareness of homelessness in America. Together we can do it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 5, 2009

I've been getting Twitter DMs from top players in the nonprofit tech and social media for change space -- sharing how they're unmotivated or jaded with using the web and social media for change. I saw this happening in particular during the Moldovan "Twitter revolution" discussion (which Joe linked to in his post).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

at 1:02 pm thanks for deflating a bit of the industry hype and prattle with this provocative and essential idea. Be Helpful. Are the means that progressive organizations use to reach their ends truly in line with their mission? Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

at 1:02 pm thanks for deflating a bit of the industry hype and prattle with this provocative and essential idea. Be Helpful. Are the means that progressive organizations use to reach their ends truly in line with their mission? Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Previously, we've discussed our approaches to Twitter , Scribd , and SlideShare. Before you get started, you need to make sure your organization (and organizational leadership) understands that Facebook, like Twitter and all the rest, are just tools. Facebook isn't just all hype. Forum One's Facebook Page. click to enlarge).

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

See how Qgiv can help you bring your Giving Tuesday campaign ideas to life! How does Giving Tuesday help nonprofits? A little competition can go a long way in helping you secure donations. They can help solicit monetary donations for your organization, or in-kind donations to your supply drive, depending on your needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 3, 2011

I'm hoping that some visibility will help raise awareness of his research on this topic. My belief (no facts, just opinion ) is that there is a lot of hype about relatively small-scale nonprofit commercial initiatives. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2007

In any event, Kintera’s API goes a long way to help organizations be freed from yet another data silo, and they are free. Database Connectors are specific tools to help people connect Convio and specific apps, including Blackbaud’s Raiser’s edge, and … Salesforce! Be Helpful. apps out there.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

My most recent experiment involved Twitter, fundraising, and an integrated offline component at the Gnomedex Conference in Seattle. The 30% of repeat donors came from my blog posts and repeat donors who saw it on the Twitter stream. You can't help but be moved to act. Click to see the larger image. so they donated.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 8, 2009

On Thursday, Forum One convened " Beyond the Hype: Government 2.0 Craig Newmark (yes, that Craig) led off the discussion, offering his help and his wish to "restore the dignity of public service." The event was reviewed on HuffPost , PSFK , and summarized on the TEDBlog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

Check twitter. s API goes a long way to help organizations be freed from yet another data silo, and they are free." Koolaid) Michelle offers some advice to both companies, including deliver, don't hype! On Sunday morning, I got up at 4:00 am (after very little sleep) to catch an early plane back to the East Coast.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 13, 2021

Whether you’re looking to raise more money, recruit volunteers, or just spread the word about your nonprofit, you should draft a thorough nonprofit marketing plan to help you meet your goals! See how Qgiv can help you with your fundraising campaign! What can you do to help your nonprofit stand out from the competition?

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

So we have put together this list of virtual conference best practices to help you hit the ground running and host the best conference possible! Here are some tips to help you overcome these obstacles. This can help both your team and your event participants navigate any troubles that might pop up. Plan Carefully.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Don’t focus on the thousands of friends they may have on Facebook and Twitter; you want them to focus only on their 100 or 150 closest friends. The real reason that campaigns you see on GoFundMe have success is that they are set up for very specific and tangible projects : Help Bob get new teeth. Help pay for Sally’s cancer treatment.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Use social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. If we create contests to encourage these behaviors in all fundraisers, it can help raise incremental revenue. These guidelines from Donna Wilkins at Charity Dynamics will help you determine how valuable a contest prize to offer. Belong to a team.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This level of care will instantly reveal to potential attendees the true value of your conference and will help support a positive virtual experience should they choose to attend. Social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram are a powerful way to connect with your audience and sponsors. . Mix in social .

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AccelEvents

JUNE 12, 2020

So we have put together this list of virtual conference best practices to help you hit the ground running and host the best conference possible! Here are some tips to help you overcome these obstacles. This can help both your team and your event participants navigate any troubles that might pop up. Plan Carefully.

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Qgiv

JUNE 27, 2023

While many businesses hire experts to create their advertisements, you don’t need to be a master of advertising to effectively promote your mission and there are lots of great nonprofit marketing ideas to help you along the way. These nonprofit marketing ideas can help your organization find new donors and develop long-lasting relationships.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Neff and Jordan Viator -- had the great opportunity to lead a session entitled " The Real Housewives of Social Media " Funny Photoshopped pictures were displayed of us, we sported aprons to hype the theme, and we shared information and case studies on various aspects of social media campaigning. Get them on Facebook and Twitter.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

This level of care will instantly reveal to potential attendees the true value of your conference and will help support a positive virtual experience should they choose to attend. Social media platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram are a powerful way to connect with your audience and sponsors. . Mix in social .

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

How to start fundraising online Whether you’re just getting started or you’re optimizing your existing online fundraising strategy , the following steps will help you get the most out of your online fundraising efforts. Follow these steps to help you choose the right solution for your organization. Direct mail.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 23, 2007

We didn't dwell on twitter and high-speed gadgets; instead, we focused on lessons from the business side of the technology field. the companies that develop the products realize that they need users—not just testers, but bona fide users—to finish the job and help them determine what the final functionality of the product will be.

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Tech Soup

JULY 15, 2011

It is still in its Beta testing phase, so its not fully released, but the amount of hype surrounding it is enormous. ReadWriteWeb has a great list of posts , mostly dealing with comparing Google+ to other social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. So Google finally did it. In addition, she has a post of tips and tricks for +.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 4, 2008

Chris Wolz manages this blog with the help of his colleagues at Forum One Communications, a web strategy/technology firm in the Washington DC area. In this case.

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