NetWits

APRIL 3, 2012

Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge just released the fourth annual 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. We learned a lot of things, but one prevailing theme stood out — despite limited budgets and staffing, nonprofits continue to find great value in their fast-growing social networks. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!].

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DECEMBER 19, 2008

How Twitter can help nonprofits spread their message and inform their supporters. From what I’m finding there are a lot of nonprofits that know about Twitter , but have no idea what to do with it. Twitter is an incredible tool that let’s you do two major things.

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NetWits

MARCH 15, 2013

When I’m not digging through tons of nonprofit data or spending time with …

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NetWits

APRIL 6, 2012

I just returned from the Nonprofit Technology Conference (#12NTC) hosted by NTEN in San Francisco, CA. While we were there, Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge released the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. What this Means for Your Nonprofit. The conference was amazing! Facebook Fan or Supporter).

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NetWits

JUNE 8, 2012

It’s official; we launched our new full service creative agency for nonprofits this week – GUIDE Creative – Where we LOVE web design and making effective nonprofit website(s)! — Creating an effective nonprofit website isn’t easy. On to the last three tips for creating an effective nonprofit website.

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

by Beth Kanter, Social Media Expert and Author of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Nonprofits + Internet = People Inspiring People. by Ted Hart , ACFRE and Host of The Nonprofit Coach on Blog Talk Radio. He digs helping nonprofits excel at digital marketing, social media and online fundraising. Mobile Fundraising.

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2010

For nonprofits the big shift was from direct mail to email. Print, Radio, TV and the Internet each represent a shift - a big shift in our communications evolution. Think about the significance and how each has dramatically changed our world. From print material to digital communication.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

If you have a link to your Facebook and Twitter at the top of your homepage and your listserve at the bottom, it implies that you prefer to interact with your audience on your social media sites. Include your events, photos, maps, twitter link, polls, and of course, your email list. Include Links to Your Social Media Accounts.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Yesterday we talked about the importance of content marketing for nonprofits. Knowing that it can be tough to execute on we thought we’d give you a few examples of nonprofits effectively using content marketing as a key part of their online strategy. Here are 5 nonprofit content marketing examples. Hopefully you caught it.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 6, 2011

I doubt that anyone had Facebook, Google, Twitter or YouTube on their mind when the early internet was being formed. Internet Topics for Nonprofits. So what’s all this have to do with Internet Topics for Nonprofits? Crazy to think that the first web browser came out less than 20 years ago.

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NetWits

MARCH 23, 2012

We recently released the most comprehensive analysis of online giving trends in the nonprofit sector. Every nonprofit sector has seen double-digit online fundraising growth since 2009. >> Understanding the data and where the nonprofit industry is headed can be useful, but without action it’s purely academic.

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NetWits

JUNE 15, 2011

Neff – Author of The Future of Nonprofits: Thrive and Innovate in the Digital Age. 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.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

We’ve been so focused on our own platforms and tools that I think at times we’ve dismissed sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter as afterthoughts. – because we know there are several large nonprofits who are out in front of this stuff, and we want to hear their stories and talk to the vendors who are making it work.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

Making a difference, a positive impact in the world, is the entire reason your nonprofit organizations exists. What Facebook subscriptions does is allow Facebook to work more like Twitter or Google+ in that you don’t have to “friend&# or accept someone’s “friend&# request for that person to see your public updates.

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NetWits

MAY 26, 2011

Those who follow me on Twitter , or for whom I’ve helped implement NetCommunity websites, won’t be surprised to find me write about Google Analytics. No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#.

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NetWits

JULY 6, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube? Twitter has more than 16 million users, and 42.3 This way others know you’re a real nonprofit doing real things. Twitter is different than Facebook, and Facebook is different than LinkedIn. Claim your land.

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NetWits

JULY 10, 2012

1) Stick to 3 Platforms - Blog / Facebook / Twitter. 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. Stick to Facebook and Twitter. Shorten your URL and share it out via Facebook and Twitter. Your home base.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. Create Your Social Media Listening Dashboard.

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NetWits

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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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

Join us as we talk about the latest social good initiatives underway at Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare and YouTube while also seeing how non-profit organizers are using these tools to change the world. Follow Frank on Twitter. Her second book, exploring how causes can excel using Twitter, comes out in the summer of 2011.

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NetWits

MAY 28, 2009

I dig speaking at nonprofit conferences and events, and one of my favorite topics to cover is the real-time use of social media. It's the perfect mix of emerging technologies, social media, communities, and the web - some of my favorite things.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Blackbaud’s conference for nonprofits is a few days away. In true “Ignite” style, each presenter will have five minutes to present 20 slides about their nonprofit programs, initiatives and the ways they’ve seen nonprofits from around the world use social media to make a difference. make sure to read the whole post). link] #bbco.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Make sure to follow him on Twitter at @noyesjesse and check out the Eloqua blog – they’re doing some great things! — Maybe you’re satisfied with your communications strategy.Perhaps your nonprofit was recently featured on TV or saluted in the local newspaper. This is a guest post by Jesse Noyes.

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NetWits

JANUARY 27, 2011

What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? Here’s a few highlights from last years report: Nonprofits have increased use of commercial social networks (e.g. Facebook, Twitter); average community size in Twitter rose 627% to 1,792. How can I get the 2011 Social Networking Benchmark Report for Non-profits?

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NetWits

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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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

Heading in to 2011 most nonprofits (92%), regardless of organization size are using at least one social network like Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn and close to nine out of ten nonprofits (89%) have a presence on Facebook – up from 74% in 2009. Social Networking Adoption by Non-profits.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

She leads social innovation, philanthropy, and causes at Twitter and Blogs at Claire.us.com. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Claire about her work at Twitter and how non-profits can use the information network for good. Looking to get more out of Twitter? Check out the video. Watch the Video from #bbcon.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2012

Facebook has 901 million active users; 500 million people use Twitter; 8 years worth of content is uploaded to YouTube every day; Pinterest has 4 million unique views daily. They have 1500 Twitter followers and tweet daily. Social media has revolutionized the way tech savvy arts and cultural organizations communicate.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2011

Twitter has over 14 million users, but does anyone actually pay attention to you there? YouTube is the worlds second largest search engine, but does Googles nonprofit program make video a useful fundraising channel?

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NetWits

MARCH 25, 2013

Email, web design, user-generated content and paid search are all ways to improve your nonprofit’s reach and increase web traffic. By now, most of you have a Facebook page and a Twitter account. How are you highlighting your nonprofit’s impact online? Here are two real solutions that get results. Interactive Maps.

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NetWits

APRIL 26, 2011

As the Digital Marketing Manager at NWF she responsible for running NWF’s social media program – Yes, the one that’s been talked about all over the web by such publications as USA Today , The Nonprofit Times , Fast Company , Washington Post , Mashable , GreenTalk Radio , and Fundraising Success Magazine.

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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Ten years ago there was no Facebook, Twitter or YouTube. But now over 300 million people log-in to Facebook daily, Twitter supports over 50 million tweets per day, and 2 billion videos are watched every day on YouTube. It’s amazing to watch technology evolve. Think about it for a second. Amazing stuff. 5) ammado – [link].

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NetWits

JUNE 7, 2012

Download the complete 2011 Online Giving Report to learn more about the 13% YoY growth, double-digit growth since 2009 and the top reasons your nonprofit should invest in its online fundraising program. For a large portion of the nonprofit sector December is a critical time of year. Download the report now! . Key takeaway.

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 1, 2011

Guest post by Darian Rodriguez Heyman , creator of the nationwide Social Media for Nonprofits conference series and former Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation. . How can each of you take your cause viral, whether it’s an exciting announcement, a newly released YouTube video, or the nonprofit you represent?

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Most social networking sites allow you to do some level of branding – whether it’s a a custom background on Twitter or a logo designed to work on your Facebook page you can make your brand presence known.

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NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

If you’re at The 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference we’d love for you to join us > [link]. The most engaging person on twitter will win a bound copy of our new npEXPERTS fundraising and marketing eBook. Based on research we’ve done it doesn’t look like many nonprofits are raising significant amounts of money (i.e. >$10k)

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) So now that it’s over, I wanted to share some thoughts that might help you and your nonprofit. I could post photos on my giving page, via the Movember iPhone app, and we were definitely encouraged to use them on Twitter and everywhere else.

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