Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. How do you combine mobile with the grassroots power of social media to successfully engage donors. The focus is on Mobile Giving.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Unlike 10 years ago, when Web communication was limited to websites and email, today nonprofits also have access to blogs, social networks, video and photo-sharing sites, texting, and smartphone and tablet apps – and which tools your supporters use to access your nonprofit online is often directly related to their age and sometimes class and race.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Unlike 10 years ago, when Web communication was limited to websites and email, today nonprofits also have access to blogs, social networks, video and photo-sharing sites, texting, and smartphone and tablet apps – and which tools your supporters use to access your nonprofit online is often directly related to their age and sometimes class and race.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 28, 2010

as follows: Web 1.0 = Websites, e-mail newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons. is one person or organization pushing content out to many people via websites and e-mail newsletters. Web 2.0 = Blogs, wikis, and social networking sites. Group text campaigns function like e-mail newsletters in Web 1.0… and Web 3.0

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools. It offers a very nice blend of social networking and web content management functionality, and is very customizable. Open Atrium. Jive Engage Platform. It is reliable, scalable, and relatively configurable.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 12, 2011

It approximates the “out of the box” functionality of Jive, and integrates a significant suite of tools. It offers a very nice blend of social networking and web content management functionality, and is very customizable. Open Atrium. Jive Engage Platform. It is reliable, scalable, and relatively configurable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Reports and predictions of the death of e-mail fluctuate seemingly on a quarterly basis. For nonprofits, the ROI of e-newsletters translates into online dollars raised through “Donate Now&# technology, event attendees, website and blog traffic, and paradoxically new Followers, Fans, and Friends on social networking sites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. and your “Thank You” landing pages and e-mails. Finally, there are icons for SMS that you can download and integrate with your social networking icons on your website and your blog. Use Bit.ly

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AccelEvents

JULY 6, 2021

Setting Up Event Analytics and Integrations To Track Your Event Promotion. Many successful event promotion campaigns come down to the software, tools, and integrations being used. . And in most cases, software integrations will include : accounting software, CRM platform, mail marketing platforms, and live streaming capabilities.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The media had made Myspace, and social networking in general, out to be dangerous, life-threatening even. Executives were terrified by the legal implications of using social networking tools. Get social and mobile media buzz in their e-mail inboxes regularly! Get training. Get executive staff on a webinar.

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Care2

JANUARY 8, 2014

Direct mail acquisition costs continue to rise and while most organizations have a social media presence, most aren’t using it to fundraise. Simplify your multi-channel integration; and. Nonprofit Online Fundraising Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' Raise more money more efficiently. cid=8cz32z8v9ppt.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

Your supporters also now expect a more social experience from your website. It’s crucial that your social media and mobile technology campaigns are integrated into your website. Include Social Media Icons or Graphics. Integrate Social Media into Secondary Pages. Simplicity is key. are no longer applicable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

That said, over the last few days I donated $25 to each of this year’s 31 Favorite Nonprofits and was dismayed to see that most of the nonprofits are not successfully integrating social media and mobile communications into their “Donate Now” process. National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Nonprofits can easily design their profile on change.org to match their website and other social networking sites. Create an E-mail Petition. E-mail petitions are by far the fastest an easiest way to build your Change.org community. Learn More: 15 Steps to Launching a Successful E-mail Petition Campaign on Change.org.

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Care2

MAY 29, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? billion in 2008 to $29.8

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

That said, there are some resources and tools that I continually refer to and use again and again, and others that I am still experimenting with that may (or may not) become integral to my communications routine. 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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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

While multi-channel outreach such as action alerts, microsites, social media, fundraising appeals, direct mail and telemarketing are good strategies to have in your toolbox to fundraise and market your organization; it’s simply not enough anymore. " URL Shorteners: Blind(ly) Heading Towards Disaster?

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

The study reports that many of these organizations recognize the need to innovate and experiment with social media, but still rely on direct mail, email, and web sites for fundraising. Most do not have a replacement strategy for these tried and true methods. This is troubling given the changing media landscape.

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Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

While the internet is an incredibly popular way of communicating with alumni, classic direct marketing techniques such as Direct Mail and telemarketing continue to form the backbone of many fundraising programs. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Social media integrations and monitoring.

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Everyaction

APRIL 30, 2018

While the internet is an incredibly popular way of communicating with alumni, classic direct marketing techniques such as Direct Mail and telemarketing continue to form the backbone of many fundraising programs. The key to running a cost-effective direct mail program is effective testing. Social media integrations and monitoring.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2011

Are you still stuck in 1991 where you focus your acquisition and fundraising via direct mail, face to face, and telemarking? Check out Care2’s latest webinar Converting Prospects to Multichannel Gold for more stats and tips on integrating a multichannel approach. To listen and view the webinar click here.

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Email, of course, is an easy and convenient way to send your appeals, but don’t forget about snail mail—people still love getting letters, and giving them something physical to hold can serve as a reminder. Make plans to reinforce year-end letters with social media. Now’s a great time to strategize and put a plan in place.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" That’s going to change rapidly as third party vendors enter the market.

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Care2

JUNE 3, 2009

The recent feisty discussion on Frogloop about whether direct mail is dying or not raises some vital questions for every nonprofit fundraising professional to consider. For now, direct mail fundraising -- especially when used in a multi-channel strategy -- continues to bring in the most revenue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

We have 325 social media sites that we post to regularly, but in addition to all of the ones that everyone knows about, two of the most effective are Posterous and TrafficGeyser because we can post once to these accounts and they syndicate out to hundreds of article, podcast, blog, video and photo sites at once. The site currently has 1.6

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Everyaction

JANUARY 31, 2018

Learn how EveryAction Development is a better, more user-friendly platform to cultivate donor relationships, track major gifts, run direct mail & telemarketing campaigns, segment custom reports, and at the end of the day, raise more money. Check out ads and events integrations >> SPRING. Check it out >> SUMMER.

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Allegiance Group

MAY 1, 2024

Creating connections with donors through compelling stories and images is integral to year-end fundraising strategies. Let Social Media Do What it Does Best On the creative side of things, integrating storytelling across communication channels can really set you apart.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Care2

APRIL 5, 2011

Frustrated at internal barriers to multichannel integration? Annual revenues are often 4x that of direct mail only donors, with higher retention and much better net. Simply supplementing an email with a text or a mail piece (or both!) Thinking there may be a better way to maximize their value? If so, this webinar is for you.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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DNL OmniMedia

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Lastly, many robust CRMs include integrations with the systems already in your technology lineup– such as your marketing software, website, or online donation tool. Marketing tools such as dynamic email campaigns, shareable online donation forms, and direct mail campaigns.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

Thus, over the next three weeks I am going to blog a series of fundraising and social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs with the hope that I can use my experience and my social networks to be of service. Of course, being based in the U.S.,

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