Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

It closely follows Gartner's Technology Hype Cycle. The Haiti crisis demonstrated that text to give fundraising can be a powerful tool, particularly as an "early responder" fundraising technique in disaster. Maybe I'm jaded. Technology Trigger. Inflated Expectations. Trough of Disillusionment. Slope of Enlightenment.

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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. What are the techniques and strategies that nonprofits use to find free agents? When organizations use Twitter to promote themselves, it’s largely about playing a role. Trust me. They want to connect.

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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. This is a technique I've used as a trainer, but it also works beautifully for social media projects. The 30% of repeat donors came from my blog posts and repeat donors who saw it on the Twitter stream.

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Bloomerang

JULY 20, 2023

Then, determine the amount you’re willing to spend to hit those goals and lead to a healthy return on investment (ROI). Platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok are great for engaging with younger donors. Use your social media pages and email newsletters to build hype for your giving day starting a few weeks in advance.

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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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