NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Twitter has more than 16 million users, and 42.3 With that in mind, here are 12 tips that will help you succeed no matter what social-networking site you apply them to. percent of the entire American population is on Facebook.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Follow Frank on Twitter. Her second book, exploring how causes can excel using Twitter, comes out in the summer of 2011.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

In this years report we highlight twelve key social media insights for nonprofits that are intended to help the sector continue becoming more effective at using social media. The Average Facebook & Twitter Communities Grow by 30% and 81%, respectively. Twitter Accounts. and a Twitter Follower costs $2.05.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

As the conference nears I’m getting ready for an exciting session focused on the use of social media in the non-profit sector, but I need YOUR help. After each of the speakers present’s I’ll be moderating a discussion with them focused on helping nonprofits understand how they can use social media for social good. Thanks for your help!

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NetWits

JUNE 8, 2012

We can’t help you with the effort and persistence, but we can definitely give you a little web design know-how. Gather user-generated content via blogs, forums or posts and let your audience help keep content fresh! It’s not enough to have a Facebook page or a Twitter account. Add dates to content posted to the homepage.

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NetWits

JUNE 26, 2012

We don’t want to miss out on opportunities that help us reach our goals so we watch the industry, what other nonprofits are doing, and even the for profit world to get new and fresh ideas. Next came Social Media where platforms like Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the way we engage with our supporters.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Along the way they’ve used content in the form of life changing stories to help shed light on how they’re making a difference. The app prompts users to share their photo matches with friends on Twitter, Facebook and on the Best Friend’s User Generated Content Dog Wall. Go find out what your dog match looks like ! every 40 minutes.

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NetWits

OCTOBER 25, 2010

She leads social innovation, philanthropy, and causes at Twitter and Blogs at Claire.us.com. This year she joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

She leads social innovation, philanthropy, and causes at Twitter and Blogs at Claire.us.com. This year she joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. Looking to get more out of Twitter? Check out the video. Want to be featured?

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) So now that it’s over, I wanted to share some thoughts that might help you and your nonprofit. A heavily commented photo will show up in people’s news feeds (because of all the activity), which can really help promote the message.

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

By now, most of you have a Facebook page and a Twitter account. So how can these already-engaged users help you spread the word and acquire new supporters? What you may not have considered, however, is how you can actually impact viral sharing and improve interactive marketing on your website. Social Media: Action Sharing.

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NetWits

APRIL 11, 2011

What’s really interesting about Joelle’s work is that she helps build community through social media for the 155 overnight summer camps that the FJC supports across North America. Watch the video below to learn a bit more and make sure to check out their Facebook page , Twitter account and Blog.

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

You’ll gain some interesting and actionable insights that will help guide how you create content and manage your website with a focus on SEO. Can Social Media Help Your Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Efforts? Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc).

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ten years ago there was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. But now over 300 million people log-in to Facebook daily, Twitter supports over 50 million tweets per day, and 2 billion videos are watched every day on YouTube. The 1% Club allows non-profits who’s mission is, in some part, aimed at helping end world poverty.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 25, 2010

What ever set of tools you use remember the point – doing this helps each of us remember what we’re grateful for. It also helps us see how much we have, get us thinking positively and changes our outlook on life. Oh, and did I mention that once I created my gratitude note I got a personal video thank you on Twitter !

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

I doubt that anyone had Facebook, Google, Twitter or YouTube on their mind when the early internet was being formed. That means we want to provide you with content and resources that help you. Mosaic, the first graphical browser, hit the scene in 1993. Crazy to think that the first web browser came out less than 20 years ago.

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

He digs helping nonprofits excel at digital marketing, social media and online fundraising. Follow him on Twitter @franswaa and make sure to download npEXPERTS. Grab your free copy of the npEXPERTS Fundraising Ideas e-book. Frank Barry is a Sr. Digital Marketer at Blackbaud and blogs at npNGAGE.

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NetWits

MAY 25, 2011

million raised annually since 2004 by helping participants become fundraisers. So, how can you help supporters become fundraising superstars? As Anthony Sicola’s recently mentioned, fundraisers who use who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube increase fundraising results by up to 40%. This is good.

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NetWits

JANUARY 31, 2011

4) Connect with Social Media: Ask your constituents to follow you on your social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc). You don’t have to use all of these tips all the time, but adding at least one or two will really help to keep your constituents engaged and help your organization reach its goals. Don’t just say “Like us!”

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NetWits

JULY 31, 2008

is about using blogs, discussion boards, and all the latest social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. to monitor and stay in touch with customers to help uncover and resolve their issues. Well, by their preferred method of communication, of course, which in this case is Twitter. Customer Service 2.0

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

They belong to the major social networks—Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn—and are the few that deliver messages to the many. If they know you and care about you, they will help you achieve your goals. How Social Media Constituents Help Deliver Your Mission. They will help your compelling stories go viral.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

New platforms like Crowdrise , Razoo , HelpAttack and many others are springing up along side establish platforms like Friends Asking Friends to help passionate individuals raise money through their social networks for causes they support.

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NetWits

OCTOBER 14, 2009

It sparks ideas, connects us to each other and eventually helps us get better. Jeff Hurt ( @JeffHurt on Twitter) is the Director of Education and Events for the National Association of Dental Plans (NADP)– a small nonprofit headquartered in Dallas, TX. I’m sure you’ve experienced this phenomenon before?

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

And big thanks to all the folks on Twitter who helped me find these. This is basically a fundraising app that connects to your online account and help you run your team, raise funds and edit your fundraising page on the go. Help support the theatre by becoming a member or making a donation. link : [link]. link : [link] #.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

This tactic is genius because it helps do two things. The more effective you can be at helping your donors see how their money is making a difference in the world the better of you’re going to be. Autism Speaks created a unique and fun way to raise money online that was so engaging that people couldn’t help but share it.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

For example, if your appeal encourages me to help stop bullying in schools, ensure the linked donation form also includes a one-line quote regarding stopping bullying in schools. These social tools can be implemented quickly and will help your supporters promote the online campaign on behalf of your organization.” – Chad Norman.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Those who follow me on Twitter , or for whom I’ve helped implement NetCommunity websites, won’t be surprised to find me write about Google Analytics. Peaks will help you determine what is on your website that draws traffic – is it your e-newsletters or events? Intelligence Alerts. (My What is it?

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NetWits

JANUARY 25, 2012

Highlight statistics about how social media can help them raise even more. Those who use Twitter raise 10x more than those who don’t. Send communications that help them manage their team. Emphasize what resources they can access to help them manage their team. Tell them “you did this!” Minimum/Non-fundraisers.

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Every organization (and by that I mean the dedicated staff) that runs some version of a peer-to-peer fundraising event wants to help their participants be better fundraisers. Helping an existing participant achieve greater results is easier than finding new participants and turning them into superstars. And for good reason.

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NetWits

AUGUST 11, 2011

Providing email templates makes solicitation easier and helps save time – two common concerns of new or volunteer fundraisers. Giving participants a phone number to call if they need help setting up their personal pages can have a significant impact on event success and overall participant satisfaction. Focus on customer service.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

We can respond, participate in a conversation, build relationships with others, debunk a rumor or correct misinformation, help someone out, and much more. Twitter search is your best friend for finding out what’s going on in the real time conversation world of microblogging. These should be at the core of all your listening.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

In fact, I’d probably not get much traffic or have many people share it on Twitter or Facebook. “5 Twitter only let’s you type 140 characters. Thinking this way will help you refine your email content and message so that you are clearly pointing your readers to the action you’d like them to take. Lacking Analytics.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

We’ve been so focused on our own platforms and tools that I think at times we’ve dismissed sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter as afterthoughts. Lindy : And that’s the opportunity.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

While there, he helped launch Nonprofit Boot Camp , the Environmental Nonprofit Network, and the Next Generation Leadership Forum. Make sure to follow Darian Rodriguez Heyman on Twitter. What keys to the viral kingdom have you discovered while going about your work?

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

What I do have, though, is a family, a best friend, a neighbor (an Aunt Mabel, if you will) that I’d much rather receive an e-mail, Facebook post or Twitter mention from than pretty much any non-profit organization. I’m willing to bet that you have these “Aunt Mabels&# in your life, too.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Charity Dynamics’ Donna Wilkins will help you beef up your event communication. Join us and get new ideas for connecting Facebook®, Twitter®, YouTube®, email and more. In this session, we’ll tackle best practices for multi-channel marketing to increase event recruitment, performance, and revenue.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Find out how they raised their money and what additional help your organization could have provided. Follow them on Twitter and retweet relevant posts. Their energy and passion has helped fuel an incredible growth from $330,000 raised in 2003 to $2.8 Many people will raise funds because they want to help your cause.

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