sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

A common misconception among newer nonprofit professionals is that every campaign or event is meant to attract new donors and donations. A prevailing myth in the nonprofit sector is that traditional mail has been phased out by the internet. It’s best to send these polls after a fundraising event or after a gift is made.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2019

With so much content being published on the internet every second, it can feel like no one is really listening. Simple things like polls and surveys or Q&A sessions can go a long way to increase social media engagement with your brand. The post Social Media Engagement: A How-To Guide appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2013

What''s worse, nonprofits are sometimes afraid to ask questions, for fear of seeming "out of the loop." Since nonprofits have so much work to do, on top of keeping up with social media, it''s difficult to find the time to master all of the little tips that will help you reach your audiences more efficiently, and in the way that you want.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th I’ll be sharing my best tips and secrets for designing and delivering training for nonprofit professionals that get results. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST. I use a simple structure to design: before, during, and after.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Note from Beth: Last month during one of our book talks for “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit: Using Data to Change the World , ” at TechSoup Global, Rachel Weidinger from Upwell came up to say hello. Why Your Nonprofit Should Be A Big Listener guest post by Rachel Weidinger. Why Your Nonprofit Should Be a Big Listener.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters. Logos and images: Guide by Cell.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

That means people who translate documents wouldn't be considered online volunteers, because they aren't actually using the Internet for their service, they are using their skills. But, the phrase is important, because talking about the best ways to support and involve volunteers using Internet tools, specifically, is important.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2012

Debra says the benefits to nonprofits are: Timeline apps afford an opportunity for nonprofits to promote causes, activities and mission. A few ideas: Support the nonprofit: “Jerry supports the Canadian Red Cross”. How would someone at a nonprofit explain to their seniormanagement or board? with their Facebook friends.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 17, 2017

If you’re one of those nonprofits, you’re likely on a tight budget so you can use the most funds possible to achieve your organization’s goals. Fortunately, the internet is full of marketing materials that you can download and customize to suit your organization’s needs. All these free tools are available through Google Docs.

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Tech Soup

JULY 12, 2012

That's why BetterWorld Telecom, a TechSoup donation partner, is offering nonprofits a special rate on one of our favorite tools – Adobe Connect. cents/minute for Adobe Connect and audio conferencing services combined, just for nonprofits. Attendee polling and statistics. Whiteboards, breakout rooms. That's it!

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 14, 2008

Internet users are getting used to — and expecting, even demanding — greater levels of interactivity in the websites they visit. Websites that engage them in some active way, even if it's simply to leave a comment on a news item, subscribe to get updates or a newsletter, or speak up in a quick opinion poll. Can a small nonprofit.(

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

They should have an enthusiastic, welcoming online presence and the appropriate level of professionalism to represent a trustworthy nonprofit. People have been getting on board the virtual challenge craze ever since the ALS.org Ice Bucket Challenge swept the internet. Start early with a pre event challenge.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 24, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Making a better, more findable blog October 24, 2007 I’ve gotten some nice kudos for my blog in the past few days, and it feels nice to know that people read the blog, and get something out of it.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

In our ongoing mission to provide technology information and resources to nonprofit organizations and libraries, TechSoup’s latest Nonprofits Live (NPLive) explored advice and resources for creating great presentations. To access that advice, a recording of this edition of Nonprofits Live can be found here.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

Eligible nonprofits and libraries can now access discounted rates for Citrix Online's web conferencing and remote desktop services. Not sure which web conferencing tool makes sense for your nonprofit or library? GoToMyPC is web-based remote access software that provides secure access to a PC or Mac via the Internet.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

When it comes to nonprofit marketing , I cringe every time I hear the words “engage”, “engaging” or “engagement.” These terms have been so overused that they’ve lost their meaning, and I’ve found that many organizations still struggle to elevate their nonprofit websites to be more than just online brochures.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 19, 2018

Going beyond one-off share asks, some nonprofits (and political campaigns) ask supporters to sign up to receive more-frequent requests to share content socially, perhaps as part of a larger super-advocate program. Many organizations regularly poll their members about issues large and small. 5 – Give t heir o pinion .

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Tech Soup

MARCH 10, 2010

Twitter has claimed its place on the short list of communications tools for nonprofits and libraries to consider when designing online strategies. Tags: Online Seminar Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 Attend this free webinar next Tuesday, March 16, 11:00 a.m. Register today to secure your place! Tools Web 2.0

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Tech Soup

MARCH 12, 2009

Our pals at NTEN have put together a survey to poll how nonprofits are using social networking sites to increase their reach. Tools Social Networking Online Fundraising Online Activism Using the Web and Internet. Tools Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

As the pandemic continues, most nonprofit workplaces will become a combination of virtual and on-site work. Hybrid meetings are familiar for many nonprofits, particularly larger international nonprofits with many country offices or national networks with affiliate office locations.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 11, 2007

Read More » Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World Sarah Hassaine in Influence 17 May 2010 When President Obama took the stage in Cairo, Egypt last year, millions tuned in to hear his approach for improved U.S. In this case.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 4, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology It’s my social graph, darn it! There’s a poll on mashable.com , where the sentiment is most certainly heavily in favor of Facebook opening up the social graph. 2 admin 01.04.08

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 27, 2011

So even when you're offline, you can still tell your nonprofit or library's story with SlideRocket. You can add flash animation, audio narration, YouTube videos, and polls to your presentations. Read an introduction to SlideRocket's features for nonprofits and libraries, from TechSoup's Patrick Duggan.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization. It lies at the root of everything a nonprofit does â?? Consider how you might use the interactive possibilities of the Internet and Web 2.0 said: I think this spans across many industries, not just nonprofits.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 31, 2006

Read More » Entrepreneurship and Internet Diplomacy in the Muslim and Arab World Sarah Hassaine in Influence 17 May 2010 When President Obama took the stage in Cairo, Egypt last year, millions tuned in to hear his approach for improved U.S. In this case.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2015

On this 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Katrina disaster, we polled a variety of smart NPtech cognoscenti on the single most important thing charities need to do to prepare for a disaster. With a documented procedure and technology that works from anywhere with an Internet connection. Here's what they said.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 4, 2015

Editor's note — This blog piece by Micah Sifry touches on the still inadequate state of funding for nonprofit technology. Democracy platform reveals the state of nonprofit technology funding in a critical area in some detail. Nonprofit Technology Funding for Democracy: The Problem.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2011

Many online commenters thought the award should have gone to Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks and winner of Time's 2010 Reader's Choice poll. For a variety of reasons nonprofits, activists, and others may have good reason to object to this trend. Time chose Mark Zuckerberg, founder Facebook, as their Person of the Year.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2015

Public Good founders Jason Kunesh and Dan Ratner are Internet startup veterans who helped found the travel company Orbitz and The Point (later Groupon ) among others. It was at a time when President Obama's poll numbers were very low, and his chances of re-election very slim. Nonprofits can use the new donor data any way they wish."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 2, 2008

The idea: The online social graph is the map being constructed by social networks of every person on the Internet and how they are connected. Now that are computers and data can be connected via the Internet, we are witnessing a social layer - and it is challenging our assumptions of everything. tags: nonprofits socialmedia ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2006

Blog are just another Internet communication strategy and tool!" " Just in time for our NTC nonprofit blogging panel. I'm taking a break from searching through Flickr for some visuals for our nonprofit blogging panel. "Blogs are not causing a revolution. Are blogs this year's digital Pet Rock? February, 2006.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 8, 2008

The participants were consultants who worked with nonprofits on organizational strategic planning, financial planning, evaluation, and other organizational capacity areas. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn what types of questions are raised about social media in the context of strategic planning with nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 21, 2010

I've been involved with teaching and learning technology for nonprofits since 1993 when I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts' online network for artists, Arts Wire. I had to learn how to create web pages, manage email, modem escape codes, navigate the Internet, and whatever came along. My job was the network weaver.

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NTEN

MARCH 15, 2011

By Carrie Spates, Design Manager, Siteworx Nonprofit clients I work with generally have mastered the art of engaging members and supporters once they are in the door. But with the ever-changing properties and tools on the Internet, that door has evolved into countless spaces, conversations, and opportunities that can seem tough to tackle.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 6, 2006

There was a quick exchange about nonprofit blog traffic the other day and someone mentioned that building traffic takes time, " particularly from RSS subscribers who must be convinced that the blog is worth investing the time to read and therefore subscribe." So, here's another poll designed to learn about RSS subscription behavior.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

Despite the continued growth of the medium and tens of millions of dollars raised for North American nonprofit organizations, very little research has been performed on consumer attitudes toward mobile giving. Research firm Quorus Consulting Group polled 2,003 teens and adults in April 2011.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Preference and Opinion – this is something that you can survey or poll your donors on, and collecting this information via an online portal is a great idea. Most segmentation efforts are based upon three key factors: Demographics and Lifestyle – these are observable and traceable metrics such as location, age, region, marital status, etc.

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