Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

The Role of Technology in Modern Donation Drives Digital Platforms and Convenience In the digital age, technology plays a pivotal role in donation drives. The ability to leverage the connectivity of social networks enhances the visibility and success of donation drives. Creative Donation Drive Ideas to Ignite Support 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Online social networks and the Internet are a part of our everyday life, work, and even death – whether we embrace it or not, we need a good guide to navigating this world. This book is how to create a data-informed culture in your organization that values outcome based measurement. The Digital Mystique by Sarah Granger.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

In 2012, TechSoup Global, in collaboration with our partners around the world, conducted a survey of nonprofits, charities, NGOs, and social benefit organizations around the globe. We wanted to better understand the current state of their technology infrastructure and their future plans for adopting cloud technologies.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

For many nonprofits, Google Analytics is the tool of choice for measuring traffic, reach, engagement, and action primarily because it is free. While it is somewhat easy to use, some of the more valuable features may require a little tutoring to understand and use. The syllabus includes: An overview of today’s digital measurement landscape.

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TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

Whether to make us work harder, or make a little bit of extra cash , Facebook’s new algorithm has made the social network a pay to play model, making it difficult for nonprofits to penetrate their Likers’ news feeds. General Industry News Tech nonprofit nonprofits npTech social media supporters technology'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2010

This year the Nonprofit Technology Conference turns 10! Saturday, April 10th: At 1:30, I'll be doing a panel with colleagues Jordan Viator, Carie Lewis, and David Neff called " The Real Housewives of Social Media." I'll be talking about some kitchen measuring tools like funnels and metrics.

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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!" It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

I agree that it means organizations need to think strategically about how they use social media, but I'm not sure I agree with social networks are becoming "old" technology in a hurry. ( First, it's okay to just say no to social networking , particularly if there are more pressing organizational needs.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The International Society for Third Sector Research published a recent paper that summarizes why nonprofit leaders must use technology to connect with stakeholders in the emerging digital, civil society. Outreach to donors online requires an organization, no matter the size, to utilize some form of technology. million alumni.

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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!" It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines?

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Aside from fundraising and digital tools, EveryAction also is a leading provider of nonprofit advocacy technology. The platform features tools like click-to-call advocacy, email message delivery, and social advocacy , empowering nonprofit supporters to take action on issues they care about. #5. Visualize your data like never before.

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Wild Apricot

DECEMBER 9, 2009

The importance of measuring the effects of your organization’s social media outreach is not in question. Tags: Non-profit technology nptech Social networking Twitter analytics social media. But what metrics should you track? And what can you do with those numbers? Let’s look at Twitter, for example.(

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NTEN

APRIL 8, 2010

in Atlanta, and the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference is already buzzing. 1:30 PM: Unleashing Technology to Advance Social & Economic Development. 3:30 PM: The Networked Nonprofit: Using Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change . It's 8:00 a.m. We don't like it, but we know it.)

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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!" It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

We see tremendous innovations in social enterprise, but these are merely part of larger, global changes in the ways in which society organizes itself to create public goods. We’re learning new ways to create and sustain social value. I hope this discussion helps other social enterprises examine and develop their own frameworks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2013

I facilitated two programs for grantees of the Packard Foundation based on my book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit and designed and currently facilitating a peer learning exchange for the Knight Foundation for its community foundation partners that are hosting Giving Days. 2014 will be the year of learning for me. My Three Words.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And how can we accurately measure the carbon reduction that results from these projects?”. Check out these events and promote the Only One Earth campaign on your social networks. . Want to get involved in World Environment Day? About the Author. Jonny Elliot. Nonprofit Strategic Industry Advisor at Salesforce.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Lucy talked about how technology is driving the shift to a social economy and picked out a few themes, pointing out it is not the technology itself but how we use it. She highlighted the impact of crowd funding platforms and the technology to collect, visualize, and share data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

DECEMBER 9, 2015

The contemporary nonprofit sector exists within a shifting landscape of complex social problems, innovative technologies, and the growth of grassroots efforts. Nonprofits may choose to involve the public through technological venues such as e-mail, text messaging, and social networking platforms.

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Care2

APRIL 26, 2011

It’s no secret that Facebook and Twitter have been duking it out in hopes of being crowned King/Queen of social networks. While both networks have changed the way organizations do outreach and marketing, which social network is more valuable in generating click-throughs and increasing your website traffic?

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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. Please summarize your ROI.

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Greater Giving

MARCH 4, 2021

They reinvented their yearly strategies, learned new technologies, and reached out to their donor community in new ways. Data specialist – This person will focus his or her attention on the types of people who are engaging with your event and watch the measurements that ensure you are reaching the goals you’ve set for the event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2011

A few days ago, I moderated two panels at Grantmakers in the Arts pre-conference on arts and technology. The panel featured some previews from a recent research study “ How Strong Is Your Social Net? It was clear from the presentations that measurement is a critical piece of the puzzle. ”).

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2013

One running theme that echoes behind any new technology tool introduced to the public, or new trend identified for nonprofit operations, or new idea brought up by your staff is the concept of “risk and reward.” What kind of risks would your organization be taking if you adopt that new social network into your communications?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

3: Social Networking. He said that photo sharing is really social grooming. He went through some recent trends with social networking use. One thing he pointed out that older generations absolutely love social networks because it allows them to connect with people from their past. Sample survey.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. Additionally, I wanted her to share how they determine which social networks to use and their most successful campaigns. AP: Data is key.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

Geoff frames his strategy advice in the context of the current media landscape and how it has changed and evolved since his first book, Now is Gone, as he discusses in this interview from Networked for Good. I went straight to the strategy and measurement chapters. These include: Conversation Starters. Relationship Approaches.

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Care2

OCTOBER 22, 2011

Check out the some of our social media picks this week that we think your organization needs to know about. Mobile Devices Driving Major Traffic to Social Networks. The world is becoming a lot more mobile – particularly when it comes to people using certain social networks. Read the full article here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2010

James Young mentioned SpredFast (he works for them now) and he offered to write a post about how he manages him time. And while this guest post is about one particular tool, remember when looking for a technology tool solution, think carefully about what pain point is it solving and whether it can truly work for your situation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

This panel will discuss realistic metrics and benchmarks any organization can use in their campaigns and ensure that your using the right strategies and tools to listen and engage your audiences on different social networks. Wall Street views it as the only legitimate means of measuring business performance. Notes and Resources.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Lasa, a UK-based technology and welfare charity (and content partner of TechSoup's), published a crowdsourced report on how charities and nonprofits can engage with technology to build a stronger connection with their constituents. Technology can help charities save money and time.

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Care2

MAY 27, 2009

While we’ve seen explosive growth in use of social networks ( NYT reported last week that time spent on social networks has exceeded that of emai l ) many organizations are asking how do you effectively deploy a social media strategy and what is the return on investment (ROI)?

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2012

When it comes to technology, it's often assumed that smaller organizations just don't have the resources to use the tools and services that larger nonprofits do. Up-to-date computers on a working network? We see it year after year in our IT Staffing Survey – unless, as it turns out, you are talking about social media.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 8, 2009

." Traveling Geeks - "The Traveling Geeks are an informal group of technology influencers and bloggers rooted chiefly in the San Francisco Bay Area. We like to report on innovative technologies through blogs, video, podcasts and social networks." " Facebook Users Are Getting Older.

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