Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter. As a community organizer, Twitter makes a lot of sense. Organizing is about building relationships and mobilizing people around a cause. Twitter does exactly that. Twitter is social.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 28, 2013

However, reaching mobile consumers is one of the most inexpensive ways to increase donor engagement according to Nonprofit Tech For Good. And over 90% own a mobile phone–and let’s not forget the growing number of tablet users. Even email is preferred in mobile format. Social is mobile too.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2018

From Twitter to Pinterest to Instagram to LinkedIn, social networks are becoming environments where video content not only thrives, but is expected. How are marketers at resource-strapped non-profits to keep up with social media’s appetite for video content on social media? Videos with Mobile In Mind. Save the Best for First.

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

There is no debate on what the future of nonprofits in the mobile space looks like. Although many nonprofits are resistant to the idea of doing anything in the mobile due to issues of cost, time and resources the future is staring them in the face. Make sure your web site has a mobile component. It’s a must have.

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Byte Technology

APRIL 15, 2015

If you’ve initiated a Google search anytime recently, you may have noticed a new designation underneath the listed results: “mobile-friendly.” To begin, check your site through Google’s “mobile-friendly test.” Secondly, see how much mobile traffic is arriving at your website by using Google Analytics.

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Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

And for non-profits struggling with a small staff and persistent budgetary concerns, that old adage holds special meaning. Thankfully, the book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits breaks down, in clear and concise terms, just how much time an organization should devote to building and managing a social media campaign.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2015

For non-profits this is especially true: so many worthwhile organizations have to fight for recognition and, of course, monetary and time-and-talent support. These are all questions that every non-profit staff should be able to answer. Your non-profit exists to make a difference, but do visitors to your website understand it quickly?

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

Marketers from the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector alike are attempting to harness the power of social media to connect with these audiences. 38% of Internet users access social media through mobile. We’ve talked in the previous blog posts about the importance of mobile to your nonprofit’s digital content marketing future.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

Mobile video goes mainstream. While most of the commotion was being made by the broadly termed “mobile platform,” the real driver of the platform was mobile video. A dynamic mobile video platform is what was missing from the mobile landscape and is potentially what was holding it back. Twitter pics gets an upgrade.

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TechImpact

MAY 20, 2014

They’re precious validation that your nonprofit’s presence on Twitter is not only being well received, but it is reverberating through the annals of the highly trafficked social network. Nonprofits have been utilizing Twitter since its inception. Here are the 5 Twitter posts your nonprofit should never even peep, let alone tweet.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 4, 2014

Twitter, and to a lesser extent Facebook, is often times unpredictable; but you can increase your chances for success by implementing a few best practices, and creating consistency with your posting technique. Here are 6 hashtag mistakes your nonprofit is probably making on Twitter and social media. Only using hashtags on Twitter.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

While some stay, others change the way we use computers and mobiles devices every day. Mobile Donations. With close to 70% of cell phone users using their mobile device to access the internet, raising money through mobile donations is an area that is expected to only grow. Mobile web design.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

This shift is due to an increase in social fundraising–in fact, for every 1,000 email subscribers, there are currently 149 Facebook fans, 53 Twitter followers, and 29 mobile subscribers. The post Infographic: How Technology Increases Funding appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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Double the Donation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

As crowdfunding continues to become an increasingly popular form of fundraising for a wide range of causes, the need for a profitable and easy-to-use platform grows as well. Best GoFundMe Alternative for Mobile-First Fundraising. Once orders are printed and shipped to supporters, you receive all the profits.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Twitter and Nonprofits April 10, 2008 This actually was a post to the Progressive Exchange discussion list. I love twitter, which in some ways surprises me, and in some ways doesn’t. Sure, why not.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 29, 2013

Of the 45% of nonprofits using social media, only 40% use Twitter. The post Infographic: Nonprofits and Social Networking appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Mobile Social fundraising infographic nonprofit npTech social media' 0% of people claim that social media is not useful at all.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 27, 2013

For example, the National Wildlife Federation was an early adopter of Google+ and now they have more followers on Google+ than on Facebook and Twitter combined. Primarily a mobile social network, Pheed also allows easy desktop publishing of status updates, photos, video and audio files, and enables users to broadcast live.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

In order to create a marketing strategy, nonprofits need only analyze how for-profit online businesses are competing. Mobile friendliness matters. The importance of this aspect was iterated by Google which updated its algorithms to incorporate mobile friendliness as a ranking element. Social media marketing is vital… and free!

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TechImpact

MARCH 17, 2014

76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system. Source ) Nonprofits maintained on average 21,788 Twitter followers in 2012. 76% of mobile subscribers came from integration with a CRM system. Source ) Nonprofits maintained on average 21,788 Twitter followers in 2012. Source ) 6.4% Source ) 18.2%

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Today, Pete Cashmore had a piece on CNN " Next Year's Twitter? FourSquare is a is location-based social network service overlays your Twitter network with an added layer of social gameplay. FourSquare is a location-based social network to help you connect with friends using GPS via your mobile device.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I’m twittering December 7, 2007 Yes, it’s hard to believe. I have said many times that I wouldn’t Twitter. I’ve critiqued Twitter and social networks in general.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

Smile Train consistently shows the dramatic impact of its work via Twitter. Twitter’s 140 character limit doesn’t leave much room to tell a full story, so Smile Train posts links in some of their tweets. Twitter is purportedly exploring launching a similar button , but no progress has been made on this front either.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Mobile is the Needle, Social is the Thread: How Information Today is Woven Into Our Lives. “ Mobile is the Needle, Social the Thread ” is the name of a presentation from Pew Internet data that illustrates the rapid growth of mobile connectivity and social networking in the U.S., Twitter: @agahran.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

65% of Twitter users expect a response in under 2 hours. If your nonprofit thinks it’s a great idea to engage every donor, volunteer, or constituents who tweets at your nonprofit on social media, consider this: 65% of Twitter users expect some kind of response within 2 hours of tweeting @ someone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 20, 2013

The webinar also touches upon mobile communications and fundraising and how it affects nonprofit’s use of social media. Very impressed by all the non-profits featured in your presentation who are doing an amazing job on Social Media most of the time with very limited resources. Businesses can definitely learn from non-profits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 15, 2015

2014 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Report :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Facebook Fundraising Google Plus LinkedIn Mobile Media Social Media Twitter YouTube' Published by the Charities Aid Foundation. 2014 Social Change Impact Report :: Download.

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Also provide donors with the opportunity to connect to Facebook or Twitter, and automatically populate the form fields with the user’s information. Mobile is a must. Today’s donors want mobile access to your website, that also means mobile friendly donation forms that are secure.

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TechImpact

JUNE 18, 2014

Whether you’re posting your nonprofit’s content on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn or Instagram, each platform will require a unique posting style and voice. According to a recent Pew report the fastest growing demographic on Twitter is individuals 40-55 years of age. I should promote my nonprofit M-F only. Direct mail is enough.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 20, 2016

2014 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Report :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. For Nonprofits in Europe: 1. Published by Blackbaud. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Published by Visceral Business. For Nonprofits in the Middle East: 1. The Arab Giving Survey :: Download.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Twitter: twitter.com/womenforwomen. Following that, Women for Women International moved on WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter throughout 2008-2010. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and the Notes from the Field WordPress blog. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, Website: www.womenforwomen.org.

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TechImpact

APRIL 28, 2014

With over 1 billion users on Twitter and Facebook, you need to target a demographic to influence to start your campaign. The post Your Nonprofit’s Guide To Promoting Events Via Social Media appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. During the even.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web. Nor does Twitter. Or blogging. Or e-newsletters. Newly Released!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

In the weeks after Google+ launched I saw a number of blog posts and articles about how brands should drop Facebook and Twitter, and migrate their communities over to Google+. Many low-income communities access the Mobile Web more frequently than the desktop Web. Nor does Twitter. Or blogging. Or e-newsletters. Newly Released!

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NetWits

MAY 17, 2011

With the continued growth of Internet usage, the rise of social media, and the smart phone revolution it’s likely that social fundraising will continue to play a significant roll for non-profit organizations (or start to play a growing roll for those organizations who don’t already participate in this type of fundraising).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2017

2014 State of the Not-for-Profit Industry Report :: Download. Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. For Nonprofits in Europe: 1. Published by Blackbaud. 2013 Social Charity Index :: Download. Published by Visceral Business. For Nonprofits in the Middle East and Africa: 1. Published by Philanthropy Age.

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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 example, shortly after Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the company’s entire accessibility staff was laid off.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 29, 2009

If used correctly, #hashtags can be very useful to nonprofits on Twitter. The problem is that there so many hashtags floating around on Twitter, that’s it tough to keep track of which hashtags work best and reach the most individuals. CharityTuesday : This hashtag is very popular on Twitter, but people use it in different ways.

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