Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Even when I wasn’t at home at my desk, I was on my iPhone updating Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. Don’t update your organization’s profiles on the weekend. The good news is that I have found using Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc. I do use the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page for work.

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Social Media Media Management Tips 259

NCE Social Media

APRIL 29, 2009

4) Link to your profiles on MySpace, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. That’s just a small sampling of what your organization can now do on Change.org with the premium toolset. These “Asks” can range from requests for volunteers to calls for immediate online action and will soon show up in numerous feeds throughout Change.org.

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Service Myspace Free Linkedin 117

Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization’s voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. read more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005. 2020 Social Media Size Guide ).

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

The discussion featured: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. read more.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. It was also my duty to organize four fundraising events each year and manage an average six volunteers in any given week. And that’s not good and it’s happening more and more.

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Social Media Management Media Social 272

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I have always been an advocate of following, liking, and subscribing to the large organizations who are known for being early adopters. Buy some nice stationary ( preferably on recycled paper ) and send handwritten thank you notes to donors, volunteers, and even your most committed online activists. WWF Desktop. Guaranteed.

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Social Media Media Management Social 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. Highlight Special Donors, Fundraisers, and Volunteers.

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 260

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2007

Second Life kiva.org volunteer: Julles Boucher Kiva.org , a micro-finance organization, has funded nearly 17,0000 loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries and last week crossed the $11 million rank. Julles Boucher or ( Julia Bailey, PhD ) serves as kiva.org's Second Life Coordinator on a volunteer basis.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

. —– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. Pay attention to your community. If they are using the tool, then join them. The Price of Early Adoption.

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Social Network Network Strategy Social 165

Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2011

On April 14, TechSoup presented a webinar on using social media tools to support, involve, and recruit volunteers. Posting your volunteer job on LinkedIn is good for the organization AND for yourself. University of Oregon's campus group AHA was mentioned in #techsoup 's webinar on social media for volunteer managing.

Social Media 36

Social Media Volunteer Media Action 36

Care2

MAY 7, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Any other metrics that are worth noting?

Myspace 28

Myspace Social Media Advocacy Badge 28

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. GroupMe is useful for managing small teams of volunteers or for real-time communications between staff and volunteers during events. 4096 Color Wheel :: ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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Fun Resource Stats Wikipedia 243

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. From eating healthy to volunteering at local nonprofits, users earns points that can then be redeemed for rewards or special discounts offered by partner businesses. It must be downloaded and is available only to nonprofit organizations.

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Fun Resource Audio Stats 278

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Organization: Taproot Foundation. Organization Size: 40 Employees. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Megan: MySpace was probably our first introduction to social media, but not sure the year we created the account. Name (s): Dupé Ajayi and Megan McDonald. Jumo: [link].

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Social Media Foundation Examples Media 189

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. Highlight Special Donors, Fundraisers, and Volunteers.

Content 117

Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 117

Tech Soup

JUNE 22, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. read more.

Social Network 43

Social Network Discussion Stumbleupon Network 43

Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2009

The discussion featured: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization's voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. read more.

Social Network 43

Social Network Stumbleupon Causes Network 43

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

He takes the long view of short attention spans…it’s sometimes hard for people to find the right organizations to volunteer for, and it can be equally hard for organizations to capitalize on the various skills that volunteers bring to the table… But microvolunteerism, Colker says, ‘is perfectly suited for the Millennial Generation.

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Kiva Myspace Mail Action 94

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

New research out today from nfpSynergy shows that organizations who serve youth may want to be going online to reach them. Amongst 11-25 year olds, Facebook is trailed by Bebo (28%), MySpace (25%), Twitter (12%), MSN (9%), YouTube (2%) and “other” (4%). The Research. What It Means. No running in the halls!

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Online Social Network Facebook Charity 126

Care2

JULY 29, 2010

Cross promote your actions, volunteer, and donation opportunities. (Be Give them helpful resources and answer questions they have about your issue or organization. Help spread the word about your organizations or cause to their personal network. Engage them in discussions and generate feedback. StumbleUpon. LiveJournal.

Social Network 51

Social Network Network Stumbleupon Social 51

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 21, 2009

Does your organization have: · Facebook page, causes, groups. · Twitter – multiple accounts for different parts of your organization including your Executive Director. · MySpace - page. · Blogs – same as Twitter, different people within your organization should have their own blogs. .

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Web Myspace Chicago Twitter 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2007

Today I got an email about Mypacis - a word play on myspace and peace? NGOs, volunteers and people interested in promoting peace and freedom can use the site to get to know each other and start co-operating. Social Search: Spock , a search engine that organizes information about people. at the service of freedom of speech.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. Check out their MySpace page. Help Special Needs Children Improve Social Skills. Can I Sit With You?

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Gift Costa Rica Charity Africa 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2008

They are a volunteer matching organization working a village in Thailand and if you're looking to volunteer in Thailand, you should check them out!) Tony was kind enough to help promote the America's Giving Challenge to his community on MySpace.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) How about Digg ?

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Consultant Myspace Social Media Advocacy 31

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

She worked in with UNDP's Volunteer Programme from 2001-2004 and is a subject matter in virtual volunteering, among other topics). " She is hoping to make connections with organizations and individuals who are running programs based in Afghanistan. I'll be in Afghanistan through part of August."

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 6, 2015

Adam Weinger is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and the President of Double the Donation, a company which provides tools to nonprofits to help them raise more money from corporate matching gift and volunteer grant programs. _. Matching gifts allow [insert name of your organization] to do twice as much good. Social Media.

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Gift Marketing Cancer Social Media 28

Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) And is it even worth it ?

Social Media 28

Social Media Place Myspace Advocacy 28

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 10, 2007

is and why it matters to their organization. apps (skype, myspace, flickr, etc) without knowing it's web 2.0. I guess our checklist would be a lot like the barriers to second wave adoption blogged about elsewhere : Understand the activities and goals of the organization. Our volunteers blogs on www.do-it.org.uk

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Hype Nptech Wiki Slides 50

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

I had the great honor of moderating the panel Tools Galore in Online Communications: From Google Earth to Wiki’s and Twitter this panel will give you the nuts and bolts of the latest tools organizations can utilize to ramp up their next online campaign. For many people who find you online, your website is the organization.

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Tools Tech Map Case Study 100

NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

With multiple generations in the workforce and fundraisers trying to reach all segments of the population, it's necessary to tailor your fundraising and volunteer need requests to fit your audience. Volunteer management is essential and will keep them coming back (and bringing their friends). You can read all the details here. ].

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Generation Myspace Broadcast Wiki 54

Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) And is it even worth it ?

Social Media 28

Social Media Place Myspace Advocacy 28

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. First, neither site has all the custom features, branding, or data integration that many organizations want.

Social Network 50

Social Network Nptech Tag Network 50

Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) How is this valuable?

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Demographics Social Network Social Media Network 28

Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) How about Digg ?

Consultant 31

Consultant Social Media Myspace Advocacy 31

Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) 4) Location will matter, again.

Social Network 28

Social Network Mobile Social Media Network 28