Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2010

This morning I had the great opportunity to present to the Next Generation Philanthropy course, a part of Institute for Philanthropy, here in London. Social Media & Philanthropy. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward. Social Media & Philanthropy. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This GivingTuesday, you may want to try something a little different as part of your social media strategy : Consider social media sharing and engagement as a form of generosity. In this blog, we’ll dive into why social media sharing is useful on GivingTuesday and a great way to encourage generosity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 31, 2020

Each year Nonprofit Tech for Good features a new set of online fundraising tools that are timely and relevant for the year to come. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below. If you think we’ve missed a tool, please share it in a comment below. 1) Action Button :: actionbutton.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Social media changes so frequently that unless your NGO has a full-time social media manager who has the time to consistently research and adopt emerging trends, odds are your NGO is using social media in ways that are no longer effective. It was the final presentation of the social media excellence webinar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2019, we did a deep dive on AI & Giving to look at the landscape of fundraising tools & platforms using AI and the implications. The article reinforces the message we’ve shared for years that these tools can benefit nonprofits in many ways, especially small nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Presented by: MobileCause. Considering that the majority of donors are online and on mobile, savvy nonprofits should prepare for an in-person fundraiser by maximizing their online tools used before, during and post event. Creative ways to involve event non-attendees through your website, social media and text messaging.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Social media is a powerful, yet affordable, way to inform, engage, and recruit volunteers. Here are 7 tips to help your organization get the most value from social media. If you’re wondering if social media can be an effective tool to recruit volunteers, the answer is yes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Now entering its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. Presented on September 27 via webinar, below are the notes and deck. Optional: List three additional calls-to-action (share on social media, become a monthly donor, become a #GivingTuesday Ambassador, etc.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Date: Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Time: 1 pm ET / 10 am PT (20 Minutes) Cost: Free Presented by: Heather Mansfield , Founder of Nonprofit Tech for Good Email is a powerhouse for fundraising. Twenty-six percent of online donors say that email is the tool that most inspires them to give – outpacing social media, websites, and print materials.

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Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. For nonprofits, this moment presents an opportunity for a social media strategy “do-over.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. This opens the possibility for multiple activities to occur at once, such as games , a meditation activity, presentations, auctions , and more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2019

This year’s featured online fundraising tools tap into emerging trends, such as Bitcoin and crowdfunding, but also utilize tried-and-true fundraising tactics such as tribute giving and e-cards. Funraise is an all-in-one CRM software with an impressive suite of fundraising tools. BitPay :: bitpay.com. InLieu :: inlieu.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 25, 2016

Presented By: Heather Mansfield. Not surprisingly, there is a gap between the utilization of online fundraising tools and social media by NGOs in high-income nations and those in developing nations. Key indicators that your NGO is effectively using online technology and social media. Cost: Free.

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Candid

APRIL 20, 2023

Creating a social media strategy can feel overwhelming. The problem is, this advice is often aimed at organizations with dedicated social media folks, or even teams of them. So, how can your nonprofit create a social media strategy that you can sustain? In a year, what will success look like?

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

So, you have a social media plan…right? Hopefully your nonprofit is pretty far down the social media strategy rabbit hole at this point. That’s why it’s important to begin your foray into social media with a strong strategy. I’m hoping a lot of you have your that strategy in place.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2011

Presented By: Heather Mansfield. Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0,

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

Today, at the 2011 MyCharityConnects Conference in Toronto, I had a ton of fun leading a session and discussion around making the most of social media in just 30 minutes a day. Here are the slides from the session and links to get you started: Social Media in 30 Minutes a Day. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Based on more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit communications and 15,000+ hours spent utilizing social and mobile media, Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits, written by Heather Mansfield , is a comprehensive 270-page hardcover book packed with more than 100 best practices covering Web 1.0,

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From promotion to registration to golfer engagement, digital tools improve fundraising outcomes and make life easier for nonprofit tournament organizers. Digital tools are a critical part of sponsorships, which are the heart of a golf tournament’s fundraising power. Plus, digital channels come with more avenues to sell sponsorships.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2010

Today I had the great pleasure and honor of presenting at the National Conference on Service and Volunteering. I had a 90-minute workshop which was broken into two parts: a bit of presentation, and a bit of game time. Presentation: Community-Driven Social Impact. View more presentations from Amy Sample Ward.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

That’s just the start—nonprofit software tools come in many varieties, offering support for marketing, event planning, form building, and much more. Schedule a demo to find out how your nonprofit can leverage Bloomerang’s tools to better manage and retain your donors. Software solutions keep the nonprofit sector in motion.

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NCE Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

I led roundtable discussions to fund raising professionals today at an Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting on the topic of Social Media. I was limited to discussing only three social media tools, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube, because of time. Here are my slides that I wanted to share with you. >

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2010

Yesterday, I had the fun opportunity to present a webinar session with Allen Gunn of Aspiration in part of the TechSoup Talks series. Presentation slides. Links to tools & info. Did you review the links above and have ideas to share, other tools to recommend, or questions you want to ask? Audio recording.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2024

Fortunately, the right tech tools make marketing your tournament simple, efficient, and low-cost. Effective Marketing Starts With an Event Website An event website is the biggest must-have marketing tool for your golf tournament. Leverage both organic and paid social media channels to help spread the word about the tournament.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

In June 2007, I presented my first social media training to a small group of nonprofits in Lowell, MA. Though Facebook had gone public nine months previous, Facebook Groups were only just beginning to be used as community-building tools by nonprofits and Facebook Pages didn’t exist yet. Social media is not a fad.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2011

I recently had the opportunity to present a webinar for the National Center for Media Engagement , focused on community-driven engagement, and present a session at the Public Media Development and Marketing Conference , talking about building a social media strategy. Using Social Media.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. What Is Social SEO and Why Is It Important for Your Nonprofit? Now what exactly does it mean when we talk about social SEO? That’s Social SEO at work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 28, 2013

That said, below are some important distinctions between attending a live webinar and watching a webinar on demand: Live webinar attendees are automatically sent a set of notes within 24 hours of the end of the webinar presentation. The webinar recordings are replaced and rotated regularly after each live webinar is presented and recorded.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 18, 2022

In this three-part series, we will share what 2021 social media trends we’re keeping, which ones we’re leaving behind, and what we can expect to see on social media in 2022. This trend can clearly be expected to cross over become a staple of the 2022 social media “wardrobe”. Trends we’re keeping from 2021.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 15, 2012

Presented By: Heather Mansfield. The Social Web has dramatically changed how nonprofits communicate with supporters, donors, and volunteers. Many nonprofits are making simple mistakes that are draining their social media ROI, but fortunately these mistakes can be easily fixed. The Social Web], and Web 3.0 [The

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

This is the ninth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. The service provides early access to new Twitter tools and a variety of unique features.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

This is the eighth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. LinkedIn Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Below are the notes from the “10 Digital Marketing & Fundraising Trends to Watch in 2022” webinar presented by Heather Mansfield on December 1. Quarterly Impact Reports enhance your website, email, and social media content strategy. Promote your landing page each quarter on social media for one month.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 21, 2012

Presented By: Heather Mansfield. Your organization’s return on investment (ROI) from using social media is directly related to whether your staff fully understand each sites’ unique functionality and toolset as well as how to best integrate these tools into your long-term online communications and fundraising strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Based upon her book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , the training will present a comprehensive step-by-step strategy for integrating your Web 1.0,

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