Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

@NonprofitOrgs only follows nonprofit organizations, nonprofit staff, nonprofit service providers, and activists on Twitter. Most of these mistakes can be avoided by simply spending 10 minutes setting up your Twitter Profile or by getting some Twitter training. 1) Following others without having yet uploaded an avatar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

The past year, Twitter has been widely criticized for its role in spreading misinformation , being a Petri dish for hate speech , and how it approaches world leaders use of the platform. You will also see some of the most viscous attacks from trolls on Twitter and they are only rarely quieted with compassion.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Note from Beth: I love when I discovered folks who are community organizers and successfully transfer what they know about community organizing offline to the online world. Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. But what if Twitter is no longer a reliable way to interact with your “customers”? All of this has left many Twitter users and organizations to ask themselves, “What do we do now?”

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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. And because GoFundMe has a 0% platform fee , your organization will be able to keep more of the funds raised.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. While new organizations are joining daily, others previously registered while never fully utilizing. Staff Networking. Location Based Services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2019

On June 4, follow the #ReclaimSocial hashtag and share: The great work that your organization is doing. Highlight amazing work being done by a great person or great cause that you know or support. Charities quickly jumped to this movement to highlight their impact and their amazing work. How to Participate.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Lauren outlines 7 Lists that organizations may find useful, including: Your organisation’s chapters and campaigns. What do you think?

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2021

Giving to religion-based organizations often tops lists of philanthropic statistics. In fact, in the recent Giving USA 2020 report , donors gave more than $131 billion to religion-based organizations in the United States in 2020. . Unique Opportunities for Those Working for Religion-Based Organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Lauren outlines 7 Lists that organizations may find useful, including: Your organisation’s chapters and campaigns. What do you think?

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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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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Ask them to spread the word about your organization amongst their family members and friends. These events should offer information about your organization and its mission, services, goals, and ways to get involved. Build up your presence on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Use social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2009

This morning I followed my 10,000th nonprofit on Twitter! That they are number 10,000 is completely random, but I am pleased that it is an organization with a mission dear to my heart. I worked for a number of years in international development and it’s true when they say “Empower Women – Change the World.&#.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

One of the top questions we get asked at Whole Whale is “how can we attract new online donors to our organization?” This is why buying an email list and just asking for donations doesn’t work — these people don’t know your organization and haven’t been primed to give. Paid: Twitter ads. Forward to a friend.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups. For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here’s a transcript of our discussion captured in a Twitter Moment. Myth 6: Our technology worked pretty well last year, so we shouldn’t make any changes. Myth 10: Donors will only pay attention to your organization at the end of the year. Here are the myths we discussed. Is your nonprofit ready for GivingTuesday?

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Media Cause

APRIL 16, 2021

Since Fundraisers launched in 2016, more than 85 million organizers and donors have made a difference and unlocked tremendous amounts of generosity. Here are a few of our favorite Facebook fundraising campaigns we’ve had the pleasure to work on: . The organization hosted the fundraiser. . Stand Up to Cancer (SU2C).

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

I love community organizing. I’ve had experience organizing communities offline in local communities, and organizing community online – but the kind of organizing that inspires me the most is combining online and offline. Social media tools work because they are powered by people, and people are social.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

Twitter Lists: A Natural Evolution of Internet List Culture. Even better, I could browse, collect, and organize files on my own gopher and make it available for others to "gopher surf.". Even in the early days of the web, there was the urge to organize collections of files and links. Gopher Screen Capture.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

This month, we're thinking about the way we do work in museums. I'd ask questions on Twitter before. Also, being flexible about work times, as both Jennifer Foley and Emily Lytle-Painter amongst others mentioned. Work isn't prison; don't make them feel like they're doing time. But, being a manager is a learned skill.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized! Some common metrics to monitor are website traffic, blog traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, online dollars raised, volunteers, and event attendees. The successful implementation of social media for your nonprofit requires forethought and planning.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2009

This morning I randomly selected 10 nonprofits on Twitter and viewed their “Favorites&#. At @ NonprofitOrgs , I started using “Favorites&# regularly a few months ago and it is has made managing the chaos of Twitter (which I love) a little more organized and strategic. Twitter is a best practice is Karma.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 12, 2021

That's why I became an instant fan of the book, One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work With a Mentor -- and Why You'll Benefit from Being One. Diaz-Ortiz is one of the first employees of Twitter, is an author, speaker, and businesswoman. Mentoring is powerful. Both being a mentor. And, being mentored. It doesn't have to.

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TechImpact

JUNE 8, 2013

For some companies, social media at work remains a taboo. Facebook, Twitter, these are networks that employers have traditionally classified as distractions. More and more organizations are … Continued The post Social Media At Work? More and more organizations are … Continued The post Social Media At Work?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Twitter’s new Lists are a great way to organize your followers, and with a little intention and a dose of good will, Twitter Lists can also be used to promote your favorite nonprofits and the causes you care about. Great list of animal rights and animal welfare organizations @nonprofitorgs/animals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

He camped outside her door and not only told her about how nonprofit CEO’s were using Twitter, but showed her how easy it was. Here’s another example about a nonprofit CEO (Helen Clark of UNDP) using Twitter to engage audiences about policy. They can build their network while they wait in line for lunch or commute to work.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

“A survey of 200 charity and foundation professionals revealed that nonprofits are finding it difficult to determine how valuable social media tools are for their organizations. Make sure you are tracking your “unique visitors&# to your organization’s website from month-to-month. Website Traffic. Volunteers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

If you are not already familiar with their work, you will learn a lot about online collaboration, knowledge management, informal learning, and networks by following them. I first discovered Dave’s work through colleague, Eugene Eric Kim, who recently shared this great story about Dave and his work. Organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. Blogging only about your organization and its work is a mistake.

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

Affiliate programs, organic search traffic and even offline advertising scored higher than social. By far the most effective channel was paid search marketing, which 90% of respondents put in their top three biggest sources of acquisition.&#. Social Networking Adoption by Non-profits. Fundraising via Social Networking.

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2021

Today’s question comes from a donor relations manager who needs advice on how to best organize, prioritize, and stay on top of tasks. . Dear Charity Clairity, I’m new to my job as a donor relations manager, and my one thorn right now is organization. Here are some other thoughts that may help with organization : PRIORITIZATION.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Development audit after development audit of small- to mid-sized organizations reveals that while donor retention remains a critical issue there is also another issue that is equally important. You need to develop a vehicle that will capture their interest and engage them in your organization.

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fusionSpan

MAY 17, 2022

Rockville, MD — fusionSpan is proud to celebrate Certification Nation Day on May 17, along with the community of Great Place to Work-Certified companies across the country. Great Place to Work® has designated May 17, 2022, as Certification Nation Day to salute and recognize the companies working to create great places to work for all.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2009

Think of all the places your organization’s name, staff, projects, programs or focus area could come up in the news, in campaigns, or in online conversations. To stay on top of it all, I suggest you create a listening dashboard for your organization - and here’s how to do it! Twitter Search. Getting Started.

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Care2

APRIL 6, 2009

As part of a workshop on social media that I gave with Susan Mernit at the 2009 Women, Action & the Media conference, I pointed out Wellstone Action as an example of an organization that's doing great work on Twitter. Deanna Zandt (DZ): How long have you been on Twitter? What inspired you to join? What convinced them?

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NTEN

JANUARY 31, 2013

Interested in learning how to build community through Twitter chats? We welcome you to join us for a three part webinar series on what Twitter chats (and building community) can accomplish for your organization, for the participants, and for the community you wish to impact.

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