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JUNE 13, 2017

At the same time, our follower growth on Twitter was becoming stagnant, and we decided to see what kind of results we could get for the Foundation by paying more attention to Instagram as a distribution channel for content and campaigns. 5 Instagram Ideas for Nonprofits. Get Your Followers Involved by Asking Questions.

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MAY 10, 2017

Like many nonprofits and social enterprises you may be scratching your head and wondering how an Instagram presence can help you contribute to social good in a creative and heroic way. It’s time to add something else to the mix—let’s start thinking about the value of Instagram for nonprofits. paid for your posts to be seen ).

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MAY 20, 2010

And at the time the Haiti disaster occurred in January 2010, the nonprofit had virtually no social media presence aside from the Father Marc’s blog updating supporters of the organization's work in Haiti. million + Twitter followers. By using a bit.ly

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JUNE 22, 2017

24 Nonprofit Resources for the Smart Fundraiser: Sector Insight: Giving USA : If you didn’t know Giving USA was out I’m going to assume you’ve been on vacation and have avoided all websites and social media. 4 Signs You Are a Burned Out Nonprofit Fundraiser : Even if you have a vacation on the horizon, make sure you’re not burned out.

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MARCH 3, 2009

I like Twitter , personally. I learn a lot from the flow of information out of Twitter. Twitter has had a banner 2008. Some people say Twitter is just a bunch of noise, broken up into 140 character sound bytes. Twitter can be overwhelming. Now, who wouldn’t want to hear that, but until Twitter, how could you?

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: The Nonprofit Blog Carnival got dressed up this year, major donor style. In Claire Axelrad’s edition, Halloween Nonprofit Blog Carnival- Major Gifts Tricks and Treats , nonprofits are given advice galore on building relationships with major givers. Imagine that.

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MARCH 3, 2009

I like Twitter , personally. I learn a lot from the flow of information out of Twitter. Twitter has had a banner 2008. Some people say Twitter is just a bunch of noise, broken up into 140 character sound bytes. Twitter can be overwhelming. Now, who wouldn’t want to hear that, but until Twitter, how could you?

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MARCH 24, 2014

She specializes in nonprofit strategy, and engaging communities across networks. This can be an overwhelming field, but we’ve found that defining clear goals, and laying out an executable plan, is a great way for nonprofits to effectively navigate the social landscape. Heather manages everydayhero’s international social media presence.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

This morning I have the good fortune to be presenting to a sold-out crowd at the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in NYC. Social Media for Nonprofits Excerpt on Prezi. Author: Cheryl Black. While I know we’d all love to be hanging out in NYC together, unfortunately it’s just not feasible. Not so my friends!

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JUNE 19, 2018

Many organizations have jumpstarted their engagement rates on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram by sending emails asking supporters to share a specific post. Usually, the ask is to amplify something you’ve already posted on your own page or feed, since both Facebook and Twitter emphasize content that’s widely shared.

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MAY 29, 2009

Last week I spoke with Renee Alexander from Operation Smile, and she filled me in on a campaign her nonprofit is launching tomorrow using none other than Twitter to show the true power of multi-channel marketing. It’s Friday May 29th, the day before I launch the Operation Smile Twitter based fund raising campaign 140 Smiles.

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JULY 11, 2017

And if you’re a nonprofit, there’s a lot to think about when you’re about to launch a crowdfunding campaign. It takes most nonprofits about two weeks to research and prepare for their campaigns. But your nonprofit may take a little longer or shorter than expected. Your campaign’s approach should be two-pronged. Be transparent.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

Regardless of where your nonprofit falls on the political spectrum (and whether it falls on the spectrum at all), our current political climate is new and different. For the savvy nonprofit, that means approaching traditional marketing tactics— like email list building— in new and different ways. Rapid Response.

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APRIL 4, 2017

I remember well his enthusiasm for fundraising as he planned to transition from a career in the aerospace industry to the nonprofit arena. He was already an active volunteer and was passionate about helping nonprofit organizations raise funds. My sense is that many nonprofit organizations today want to hire twentysomethings.

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MARCH 10, 2017

If the Oracle were speaking to nonprofits today, it might say “Know thy supporters!”. For nonprofits interested in engaging supporters in online advocacy, this is especially true. So what is a nonprofit supposed to do when trying to activate supporters around a critically important issue to their cause?

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FEBRUARY 10, 2014

We’re one month out from NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in Washington, DC. The official hashtag, #14NTC , is starting to buzz on Twitter, and I’m getting hyped about connecting with nonprofit leaders from around the globe! This was a gathering of people at the forefront of nonprofit technology.

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JULY 21, 2014

On the other hand, nonprofits produce and use content all the time in order to connect with their supporters! This year we’ll be producing the second edition of the annual report – Nonprofit Content Marketing: 2014 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends ! Why do we Need Nonprofit Content Marketing Research? What gives?

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APRIL 23, 2014

Due to the incredible response we received the last time we brought together leading nonprofit experts to share their best fundraising insights, we decided to do it again! That’s right – we’ve rallied 13 nonprofit thought leaders to share their best fundraising strategies, tips and ideas with YOU. Know Your Type.

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JULY 24, 2014

On the other hand, nonprofits produce and use content all the time in order to connect with their supporters! This year we’ll be producing the second edition of the annual report – Nonprofit Content Marketing: 2014 Benchmarks, Budgets, and Trends ! Why do we Need Nonprofit Content Marketing Research? What gives?

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FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Analytic Activism documents how nonprofits are using analytics to listen, experiment, learn, and thrive in the digital era. A Twitter trending hashtag or viral video can put a topic on the media agenda, creating a spiral of attention that spreads your message far beyond its traditional audience.

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JANUARY 10, 2014

Point, shoot and ask – Jelly is a new app created by Twitter geniuses Biz Stone and Ben Finkel that uses your social networks and your friends’ networks to get answers to your questions. I immediately thought of how nonprofits could leverage this technology. Think of it as a visual search engine powered by your social web.

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JANUARY 29, 2014

Well, ladies and gentlemen of the nonprofit universe, the time has come again. Connect your Facebook to your Twitter if you want IFTTT to change your Twitter profile picture every time you change your Facebook profile picture. Connect your Twitter to ESPN to show your support for the Texas Rangers every time a game starts.

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JULY 24, 2013

Listening to how your nonprofit is portrayed in the marketplace is a critical component of your overall marketing and communication strategy. You may think your nonprofit communicates initiatives and priorities clearly, while constituents see something totally different. You are a brand whether you like it or not….you’re

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MARCH 11, 2016

I’m passionate about nonprofits and designing for nonprofits in equal measures. In that pursuit, myself and my talented UX colleague Tim Hammond are beginning a new series highlighting the latest and greatest of nonprofit designs from around the world. I seize every opportunity to celebrate both.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2013

and since you have an extra day to just do YOU… Check Out This Week’s Nonprofit Highlights. Tech Impact compiled 20 Insightful Nonprofit Technology and Social Media Stats , validating the need for nonprofits to establish a social media presence and incorporate story in order to grow their supporter base.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Today, nonprofits have an opportunity like never before to reignite their partnership with supporters and provide platforms and opportunities for people to use their social networks to organize and advance your cause. Ask Ambassadors to Live Stream on Facebook and Twitter. 9 Ways to Ignite Supporter-Led Advocacy with Social Media: 1.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2013

I hope this week’s nonprofit highlights do the same for you: Some make content creation look easy, but it’s not. Steven Shattzuck makes a guest appearance on Nonprofit Hub and suggests 5 Can’t-Miss Opportunities for Extraordinary Donor Engagement. Find me on Twitter and let’s keep sharing.

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OCTOBER 6, 2013

I spent the first few days of this week at Blackbaud’s Annual Conference for Nonprofits (#bbcon), and was granted the invaluable privilege of meeting and speaking with many of you : the forces that keep this industry thriving. Find me on Twitter and let’s discuss. I would love to hear them. Yours truly, @MaddieTplease.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2013

This issue features the ways in which both Wreaths Across America and BuildOn are setting new standards for mission advancement, guidance from Fundraising Coach Marc Pitman on filling the gaps in the nonprofit industry, and advice from Ryan Scapellato on how to gauge constituent loyalty. Who shares your nonprofit pond? Like yesterday.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

The crux of his post: nonprofit organizations haven’t bothered to “to show up in a big way” in new marketing and communications efforts – namely social media from fear of change. Seth writes “Take a look at the top 100 twitter users in terms of followers. with activity over the post. via @ ehrenfoss.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

But no matter the circumstance, triumph, or disaster, it’s nonprofits like yours that keep this world turning. Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: It’s not about the clothes you wear. Steve Maclaughlin’s 10th episode of npVoices rallies some of the nonprofit sector’s brightest minds.

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OCTOBER 13, 2013

Here are this week’s nonprofit highlights: Pinterest. With 70 million users, it’s about time that nonprofit organizations begin tapping into this goldmine. Nonprofit Hub documents the 7 Steps to Compelling Staff Bios On Your Nonprofit Website. Find me on Twitter and lets keep sharing. It’s hot.

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AUGUST 3, 2010

You and your nonprofit organization probably already “get” that social media can help you drive programs and online results. For the next three Wednesdays, I’m hosting Office Hours with some incredible nonprofit experts to help present these tips and answer your questions about a different platform each week.

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JULY 5, 2017

When it comes to nonprofit marketing , I cringe every time I hear the words “engage”, “engaging” or “engagement.” These terms have been so overused that they’ve lost their meaning, and I’ve found that many organizations still struggle to elevate their nonprofit websites to be more than just online brochures.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

It’s a new year and that means a new, comprehensive benchmark report on the performance of nonprofits using Luminate Online. 3 Benchmark Insights for Nonprofits in 2017: Note: Any industry benchmark report should be used for comparison, but it’s only one of many data points you should consider. Solving the Nonprofit Data Paradox.

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JULY 19, 2010

Why, a Tweetup bringing together the tech and nonprofit communities to discuss and live-tweet ways to leverage the power of the social web to do good, of course! And if you can be there, send us your questions and feedback via Twitter and we’ll work to include your comments into the live discussion. Happy tweeting!

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

The Case Foundation is in the middle of a month-long series called “Gear Up for Giving” to provide social media tutorials to help nonprofits and their supporters understand how to use key tools and techniques to create awareness, catalyze civic action and cultivate new supporters and donors for their causes. Author: Jordan Viator.

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