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JUNE 20, 2011

This is a guest post by the one and only Nonprofit Facebook Guy – John Haydon (also a good buddy of mine). Understanding how to update your Page with content that gets likes and comments is a challenge for all nonprofits. Subscribe to the RSS feed ›. Make sure to check out his blog [link]. How interesting is your content?

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JUNE 6, 2011

These could be articles, resources or documents. For example, maybe everyone can see a certain resource or sample quiz, but you must login in order to also download the white paper or answer guide. Remember not to make it difficult to access resources, but I suspect every organization has at least some content that could be secured.

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APRIL 23, 2012

Wrapping it up … When you browse the websites of nonprofits, it is often clear who has spent the time and effort on a real audience analysis and who has not. For those that have done a thorough audit of their audience, the website resonates with the intended audience and accomplishes audience and organization goals.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2009

Let’s start by pointing out that the Volunteer Center Serving Howard County (VCSHC) is a small nonprofit clearinghouse for volunteerism that connects potential volunteers with local nonprofit and governmental agencies. Needless to say they don’t have a lot of resources to pull from. How does social media help you ask?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Twitter search is a pretty amazing resource that most have yet to tap into. If you want to find out who’s talking about nonprofit work in your area within the last month or even today you can. If you want to find out who’s talking about nonprofit work in your area within the last month or even today you can.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2011

This interactive panel will showcase nonprofit case studies about advanced social media campaigns with multi-channel marketing strategies linked to CRM services. Leading nonprofits practitioners will share all about how they use measurement to improve strategy and prove results. Change Makers: How Nonprofits Create Change Online.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Foster collaboration among your fellow organizations working on the same issue to share data, funding and other resources to meet the finish line faster, more efficiently. Chris Brogan Talks Nonprofits and Trust Agents. Chris Noble on Check in for Charity, Pepsi Refresh and Social Media for Nonprofits.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2011

Again, this might be more of a technical thing, but there are plenty of resources online to help with the process. Make sure they are all clear of errors, and are “correct” according to the industry standards that are out there. If your site is not browser compatible, for instance, your SERP (Search Engine Results Page) rating will drop.

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JULY 27, 2011

We specifically designed it to meet the needs of fundraising professionals who are looking for useful ideas, tips, resources and lessons learned from peers in the industry. Will it be for notifying supporters about a new petition you’d like to generate some support for? We started an eNewsletter for event fundraisers.

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JUNE 19, 2012

The fact is email is an important tool that requires considerable planning, resources and expertise to be successful. My presentation covered how nonprofits can learn from what the corporate world is doing. My presentation covered how nonprofits can learn from what the corporate world is doing. How can your nonprofit stand out?

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JULY 6, 2011

Knowing that a good portion of your supporters already participate on the social Web, and with the continued growth and popularity of social media, it’s very likely your nonprofit organization is focused on figuring out how to best utilize sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Spend some time observing (aka listening). Say thank you.

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JUNE 22, 2011

Register for our Event Fundraising Newsletter to receive monthly content and resources specifically for event fundraising professionals. A recent survey of six national nonprofits found multi-year team captains raise two to three times more than new team captains and retain about 86 percent of their prior year’s revenue. Join Today.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#11ntc) is ramping up by kicking off the community voting website for over 400 nonprofit focused sessions! If you’re not familiar with the Nonprofit Tech. I think those resources will give you a good idea of what’s going on. What Nonprofits Can Learn from Online Dating.

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APRIL 12, 2013

Dennis McCarthy and I had the pleasure of presenting Online Benchmarking: What Worked in 2012 at the Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis, MN. Helpful resources include –. Blackbaud Resources. Though the full report is not out, we shared the key findings to those who attended in person and online. million donations.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011

A few more resources to that should keep you moving in the right direction: Mastering “The Google”. A few more resources to that should keep you moving in the right direction: 5 Reasons Why Your Email Got Deleted. A few more resources to that should keep you moving in the right direction: 100 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? It’s all about shedding light on how non-profits use online social networks (time, money, resources, etc). Here’s a few highlights from last years report: Nonprofits have increased use of commercial social networks (e.g. First, go take this years survey.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Millions of people use the tool to stay connected with family and friends – sharing photos, videos, links, resources and personal day to day information. Some nonprofits are even figuring out how to connect with their supporters, donors, volunteers and advocates in new and unique ways. How ever you slice it Facebook has potential.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference (#11ntc) is ramping up by kicking off the community voting website for over 400 nonprofit focused sessions! If you’re not familiar with the Nonprofit Tech. I think those resources will give you a good idea of what’s going on.

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JUNE 26, 2012

We don’t want to miss out on opportunities that help us reach our goals so we watch the industry, what other nonprofits are doing, and even the for profit world to get new and fresh ideas. It’s not surprising that one of the questions I get asked most from the nonprofits I work with is “ what’s next in fundraising ?”

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JULY 16, 2012

But is your school (or nonprofit) getting the most out of the platform? Here are some of the key findings/takeaways from my presentation … (keep in mind that these apply to schools as well as any other nonprofit trying to effectively use Facebook as part of their online strategy). Quick links to key resources.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

But we want to give nonprofits with limited resources access to quality tools and training that will allow them to build a house social network even if they don’t have a big budget or a social networking guru on staff. Every org is different and must build its community to work toward its own goals and mission.

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JULY 10, 2012

Based on our research we know that Facebook and Twitter are the top sites used by nonprofits and the social networks with the largest user base. If you take the time to work through the above two resources you’ll be in a great place with respect to monitoring the social web for your school. Stick to Facebook and Twitter.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

But we want to give nonprofits with limited resources access to quality tools and training that will allow them to build a house social network even if they don’t have a big budget or a social networking guru on staff.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Looking for additional resources like this? Here are a few ways nonprofits are rewarding their fundraisers: Virginia Beach Bike MS – Bike shop gift certificates, VIP parking, a 30-minute massage and an invitation to their awards dinner await participants who raise over $4,000.

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JULY 28, 2011

Or, do you work for a nonprofit and need to find ways to equip those who fundraise on your behalf? This is an invaluable resource, not just for your donors (i.e. Register for our monthly Event Fundraising eNewsletter to receive more practical fundraising tips like these in your inbox. Register Now !

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JULY 11, 2012

It’s the place to be for most nonprofits. If you’re looking to connect with your Schools Alumni on Facebook then you’ve found the right resource. Our focus was Facebook. With over 900 Million users Facebook is the top social media site on the planet. Especially those in the education sector.

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JANUARY 29, 2009

As everyone is acknowledging these days, online donors are going to be a key growth segment for nonprofit organizations this year. Online fundraising – 72% of nonprofits provide the ability for a website visitor to make a donation. eNewsletters – 61% of nonprofits send out an electronic newsletter.

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APRIL 12, 2012

The report further noted, “87% of the nonprofits in this analysis had at least one online gift of $1,000 or more during 2011.”. . — Larger and larger gifts are being given online. In fact, Blackbaud’s 2011 Online Giving Report , noted that the largest online gift in 2011 was $260,000 ! Or is this the giving of major gifts online?

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NOVEMBER 24, 2010

You may agree with this or not, but I think it’s safe to say that the skill of listening online is one that all nonprofits should learn – it’s essential for anyone who wants to harness the power of the social web in their online strategy. Listening 101 – A few more useful resources: Five Tools I Use for Listening by Chris Brogan.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Here are a few nonprofit examples to learn from in case you’re having trouble coming up with an idea. If you’re new to it all check out the resources I’ve given you below. And it’s the key to the conversion. What should I put on my custom Facebook landing tab? They’ll give you more insight and better step-by-step instructions.

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MAY 23, 2008

A number of companies have successfully deployed the SaaS model to hundreds of thousands of users, most notably SaaS blogger Phil Wainewright's four horsemen of SaaS , and in the nonprofit world eTapestry blazed the trail. However, these benefits often come with limitations on flexibility and data access.

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APRIL 30, 2012

Email communications are a critical piece of every nonprofits engagement strategy. Related Resources. Maximizing the effectiveness of your email marketing includes understanding and leveraging the latest email design strategies and best practices. But how do you keep track of them? All images should include alt tags for accessibility.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

Also, know your internal resources and their capacity, capabilities, and ownership for design and content. Do the prep work and homework – in other words, know your audience and where they come from. Keep in mind these are people and not email addresses.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Every nonprofit who relies on fundraising to accomplish their mission looks for more effective ways to raise money and improve donor retention. The number of donors that a nonprofit has continues to decline, but the light at the end fo the tunnel is the fact that yearly giving per donor is on the rise. Online Donors vs. Offline Donors.

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AUGUST 31, 2012

There are thousands of smaller nonprofits who run peer-to-peer fundraising events. With that in mind we’ve compiled an excellent list of resources and event fundraising tips for you to use. Share your tips in the comments below and/or share links to other helpful resources. million or 2.46% from 2010 levels.”. Have at it!

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