Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2010

An online database of Twitter Apps called oneforty currently lists almost 2,900 third-party Twitter Apps. While some nonprofits have been early adopters of Twitter Apps, the vast majority are not. The ten Twitter Apps listed below are 10 of my 25 favorites: 1. TwitPic : TwitPic lets you share photos on Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 4, 2013

For nonprofit admins that do not have the time to regularly research social media trends, it can be a battle to stay ahead of the learning curve. For those nonprofits that allocate staff time, embracing early adoption is key to social media success. Facebook Location enables fans to check-in to your page and review your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The public counts on nonprofit organizations to champion important issues and bring about positive change. But a nonprofit organization’s yearly financial budget isn’t always enough for its goals. Here are a few tips about choosing photos that can lead to fundraising success : Stay away from using grainy or unclear images.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. Facebook is a great tool for sharing photos and videos, spreading news of events and sharing company updates.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. To register for future free webinars, please see the Nonprofit Tech for Good Webinar Schedule. Live reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Below are simple, yet often overlooked, social media tips to help your nonprofit’s campaign get noticed this #GivingTuesday.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

By Laura Bucher , Storyteller at Donor Perfect – a top-rated donor management system and fundraising platform for nonprofits. Your established experience in the nonprofit industry and your ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances have gotten you this far. Not to worry. Don’t wait for your supporters to find you on social media!

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Everyone loves a good story, and your skills in storytelling for nonprofits can make the difference between getting big bucks and donation requests that fall flat. EVERY nonprofit has stories to tell! Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. The good news is that great stories are all around you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. 1) Include your nonprofit’s Twitter username. 1) Include your nonprofit’s Twitter username.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. At the time this book went to press, the Instagram tool set was limited primarily to sharing photos or 15-second videos, adding text-based captions, and liking photos. Share Screenshots of Photos a.k.a.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The post prompted lots of comments and complaints, especially from smaller nonprofits without the resources to purchase ads on Facebook. Shaun Dakin shared this petition from change.org asking Facebook to set up an advertising grant program. The Photo that Was Worth 25,000 Shares by Taryn Degnan.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Whether your nonprofit already has a devoted following that likes and shares your posts, or you’re still building your presence on social media, here are some tips will help you expand your social audience and, ultimately, your donor base. Set up the button by signing in as an administrator to your nonprofit’s account.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. They can be branded images embedded with the event hashtag, quotes from speakers , or photos of the venue. On Twitter, don’t tweet or retweet more than 10 times per hour or risk overcluttering the home feed of followers.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

Many nonprofits need social media training - they just don’t know it. There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Google, etc. into Google+.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. In 2013 the number of nonprofits that hired part-time or full-time new media managers increased fourfold. They voraciously consume nonprofit technology blogs and study the mobile and social media campaigns of other nonprofits for inspiration.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 2) Twitter.

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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. According to research conducted by Pew Internet these 5 social media statistics will help your nonprofit understand exactly how to optimize its content to see better engagement.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 8, 2021

It’s important to determine goals and objectives , understand your audience , and develop a coherent message as first steps because having these pieces in place will help you identify the best medium or communication channel for each nonprofit message. . It helps solidify your nonprofit brand and build rapport with your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2012

UPDATED 4/3/12: If your nonprofit has yet to start using Pinterest , then hopefully new data released for March 2012 revealing that Pinterest now generates more referral traffic than Twitter will motivate you to start pinning – or at the very least to sign up and reserve your first choice of usernames (hint, hint!). e-Newsletter.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 30, 2013

Some of the most current and meaningful stats about nonprofits and the digital realm, from sources such as Nonprofit Tech For Good , Waggener Edstrom , TechSoup , and the Artez Interactive. 59% of people donate after becoming a follower of a nonprofit’s social network. Nonprofits saw a 264% growth in Twitter followers in 2012.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 21, 2022

Staying up-to-date on the latest trends can help you expand your nonprofit marketing and achieve your goals in new ways. Here are some exciting trends and opportunities worth exploring in 2022 to expand your nonprofit marketing reach. Even videos shot on a smartphone can movingly capture how your nonprofit impacts your community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 5, 2013

View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Also discussed are low-cost or free photo-editing tools that allow nonprofits to create images that not only work well on Pinterest, but also on other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Related Links: Winter Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

As those in the nonprofit world realize, few things are as effective—or as time consuming—as fundraising events. With this in mind, how should your nonprofit go about effectively marketing your next fundraiser? Also existing nonprofit mail channels, newsletters or PS in mailed donor communications or letters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Also discussed are low-cost or free photo-editing tools that allow nonprofits to create images that not only work well on Pinterest, but also on other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Related Links: Fall Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2012

View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Also discussed are low-cost or free photo-editing tools that allow nonprofits to create images that not only work well on Pinterest, but also on other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Related Links: Fall Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages.

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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. By Becky Brooks , Director of Communications at Animoto , an online video maker that makes it easy to create marketing videos for social media and beyond.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format. Thus, your NGO should prioritize sharing your success stories in photo essay format on your website or blog. Finally, when formatting the essay, all five photos should be the same size and captions should be bold and at least 12 point. Photo: Jeremy Barnicle/Mercy Corps.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

You might want to hire a photographer for events, then get participant’s permission to tag them in photos on social media. You can run a competition, giving away free perks to the member that contributes to the best photo. While photos can be fun, videos create a more visceral experience and will create a more powerful memory.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

View: All Webinars for Nonprofits. Also discussed are low-cost or free photo-editing tools that allow nonprofits to create images that not only work well on Pinterest, but also on other social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Related Links: Summer Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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sgEngage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In today’s digital-centric world, your organisation has plenty of choices when it comes to marketing your organization —from generating content on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook to your nonprofit website. Let’s jump into how you can realize these benefits and successfully connect your social media with your site.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

Yet everyday on Twitter and (especially) Facebook nonprofits are sending out hundreds of thousands of Tweets and Status Updates with completely wrecked avatars. Twitter :: Needs Improvement. Twitter :: Examples of Excellence. Please do not underestimate the power – or lack thereof – of your nonprofit’s avatar.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2009

Because of search, it no longer matters how many photos we post online or where we post them, because search can filter out our tags and codes. Enter Twitter. Twitter has created the most up-to-the minute archive of conversations around the world. So, what’s the advantage for nonprofits ? Because it’s all conversation.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Nonprofit annual reports play an important role as we head into the end of the fiscal year or the onset of giving season. In our data culture , we suggest your nonprofit takes the time to put one together as a means of showing your organization’s transparency — and bragging about your success in the past year. Girls Who Code.

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