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MAY 20, 2010

And with no Twitter account containing an outlet to reach online followers, this was the best and really only form of communication they had at disposal for quick outreach. million + Twitter followers. One large influencer, author Neil Gaiman , shared the message sent to him which was dispersed to his 1.4 By using a bit.ly

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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 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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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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MARCH 10, 2017

It’s not uncommon to hear a friend say that they are going to take a “detox break” from Twitter or Facebook, or that they are going to declare email bankruptcy. to segment their email list to ask their most influential Twitter users to tweet at Congress and the President. Identify your social media influencers: WWF used Attentive.ly

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JANUARY 29, 2014

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. These recipes cover a broad range from simplicity to complexity.

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APRIL 23, 2014

Find Madeline On Twitter. Find Scott On Twitter. Find Ryan On Twitter. Find Nancy On Twitter. Find Mike On Twitter. Find Andy On Twitter. Find Andrew On Twitter. By Chas Offutt : Find Chas On Twitter. Find Frank On Twitter. Find Emily On Twitter. Find Michael On Twitter.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. But first, what is social love and why does it matter? ” No designer handy?

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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. For comparison, during that same time we gained half as many new Twitter followers.

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MAY 7, 2020

Using the right hashtags and engaging with the right accounts and communities over Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook are key to your International Museum Day success. Similarly, you can find the Blackbaud Arts & Cultural Solutions team on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2013

Twitter and Facebook serve different functions, but two things should always be consistent: your ask and your story. In Julia Campbell’s Top 10 Twitter To Do’s for Nonprofits , she provides some much needed direction for nonprofits surveying the field. Baldrick’s Foundation shares expert story-telling advice.

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JUNE 7, 2011

This example uses an app from the Salesforce AppExchange, called “Salesforce for Facebook and Twitter.” ” To make things just a tad confusing, this is also called “Salesforce for Social Media” and “Salesforce for Twitter.” It’s all done via OAuth, which is cool. It seems a big gap to me.

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MARCH 2, 2018

Check out some sample messages that can be easily shared on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. University of Miami Twitter post: Did you know that your company may be eligible to match up to 100% of your gift? American Cancer Society Twitter post: Good Morning Rappellers! To learn more, click here: [link] #UMiami.

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APRIL 3, 2020

Listen Now: Resources: Follow Aubrey Berguaer on Twitter: @AubreyBergauer. Making programming more attractive and accessible to a younger audience. Attracting more diverse audiences. How to achieve a more diverse staff. Resources to Guide Arts and Cultural Organizations During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

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JULY 12, 2011

To me, Google + combines the best things of Facebook (possible exclusivity) and the best things of Twitter (it's all out there, all the time.) I was a Twitter user about two years ago, and I still have an account. When I go look at my Twitter feed, I get about 20 updates an hour. Follow @cbalusek.) But I don't do much with it.

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MAY 10, 2017

You know that Facebook and Twitter are still major drivers of traffic to your website, but your love affair with Facebook is somewhat diminishing because hardly anyone even sees your posts if you haven’t boosted them (i.e. You need as strong a strategy for Instagram as you do for Facebook and Twitter. paid for your posts to be seen ).

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MARCH 24, 2014

We’ve found that the most popular social media sites for nonprofit audiences are Facebook and Twitter — make sure your presence is strong on those networks. So, answer their questions, proactively join in Twitter conversations, and give them a reason to reach out. First step: figure out your voice. What makes you stand out?

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Ask Ambassadors to Live Stream on Facebook and Twitter. million viewers watched the inauguration on Twitter’s live stream, signaling the growth of live streaming video. Today, everyday advocates are also using live streaming on Facebook and Twitter to share historic events. This year, 6.8 Video Petitions.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Everyone from engineers to sales representatives to our CEO Mike Gianoni got in on the fun, posting their favorite memories from arts and cultural organizations on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, using #showyourculture in their post so we could all follow along. Go search #showyourculture on Twitter and Facebook and check them out.

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JULY 7, 2016

Twitter began as a way to connect with influencers. Considering Brene is active on Twitter (@BreneBrown), I know she’d agree her quote applies to social media too! Virtually every social media platform was first created for and because of human connections. Want more nonprofit marketing and fundraising ideas?

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Google Analytics, custom Facebook landing pages, updated Twitter and YouTube backgrounds and a social media management tool can all contribute to your success and ability to measure that success. Tools : Just like direct mail requires paper and postage, good social marketing has its own requirements.

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JUNE 22, 2017

10 Nonprofit Twitter Accounts Doing it Righ t: These accounts offer some inspiration for creative ways you can boost your own organization’s Twitter profile. Community Inspiration: Emails We Love – Nonprofit Edition : This blog shares examples of the best nonprofit email examples to hit inboxes over the past few months.

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JUNE 28, 2019

10 Nonprofit Twitter Accounts Doing it Right : These accounts offer some inspiration for creative ways you can boost your own organization’s Twitter profile. Community Inspiration: Emails We Love – Nonprofit Edition : This blog shares examples of the best nonprofit email examples to hit inboxes over the past few months.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

With a few quick searches on Google and Twitter there is no shortage of options from tweeting to texting. You can also follow #haiti #haitiquake #helphaiti #haitirelief on Twitter to find out where to donate or text “haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross for Haiti relief efforts.

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MARCH 21, 2019

Listen Now: Resources: Cheryl Contee on Twitter. What has surprised Cheryl while working on campaigns over the past year. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! Do Big Things. Video interview: Cheryl talks about how Leveraging Video Content with No Budget.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Listen Now: Resources: Follow Susan on Twitter: @susanmcp1. How nonprofits will need to adapt to capture the attention of the upcoming generation. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes , Stitcher or your preferred streaming service for future episodes! McPherson Strategies.

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JUNE 25, 2010

For instance, if you are using Twitter as a key tool in your strategy Twitter followers, references to your organization and number of new followers each week demonstrate awareness growth. Retweets, referrals to website and donations sourced from Twitter illustrate engagement. Measure actionable items.

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AUGUST 20, 2013

We shouldn’t see the same post each day on our Facebook timeline or Twitter feed. By replying to posts on blogs, Facebook and Twitter, followers will know you are listening and will potentially see your organization as a trusted member of their social media community. Avoid Monotony. Take note of that word “variety” used above.

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MARCH 5, 2012

Did you hear about the international flower company that monitored their twitter feed and sent bunches of flowers to random Twitter users that need cheering up? When people engage with your twitter feed or your Facebook page are they met by someone who wants to make their day better? Do they deepen the relationship?

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AUGUST 2, 2016

Finally, you need to build a separate link for each social network you plan to build a link for, e.g. one for Facebook, one for Twitter, and one for email. You will want to shorten your link because services like Twitter limit each tweet to 140 characters.

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AUGUST 9, 2010

Maybe it’s because I spent so many of the dark hours that followed cut-off from my community – so disconnected from friends & family, on a business trip that mutated into a frantic 2-day race home through the desert Southwest – that I started to consider what it would have been like if we’d had Twitter on 9/11.

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JULY 12, 2013

On your event or organization’s Facebook and Twitter sites feature some of your top fundraisers who have personalized their fundraising pages by linking directly to their personal or team pages. How often did you post a link to your fundraising page on a social media site (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)? Lead By Example.

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JUNE 15, 2015

Reddit, Instagram, and Snapchat may someday have their day in the sun, but as far as Congress is concerned, Facebook is king and Twitter is the crown prince. This means that professional advocates need to plan accordingly, know when a lawmaker is attending a hearing or dropping a bill that will almost certainly end up in their Twitter feed.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014

Take a look at his Twitter account and you’ll see that a large portion of his work is dedicated to advocating on behalf of those with disabilities. per picture shared using #BBCon on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Here are the top 5 things you don’t want to miss this year: 1. RJ Mitte Keynote. per tweet using #BBCon. $1

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MAY 29, 2013

John regularly shares his knowledge and consults for non-profits on social media marketing strategies using WordPress, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. John Haydon - The author of “Facebook Marketing for Dummies” and man behind the scenes at The Nonprofit Facebook Guy. Growing Your Email List.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

This may signal an opportunity for your organization to adapt your email acquisition efforts and expand the use of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other platforms. Finding the right combination of proactive and reactive messaging will help retain your supporters long after the most recent tweet has vanished from their Twitter feed.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Microblogging with Twitter. Twitter in Plain English. Twitter Search In Plain English. Twitter for Beginners: 5 Steps for Better Tweeting. The Twitter Guide for Small Non-Profits. 14 Advanced Twitter Tips. An Introduction to Twitter Hashtags. How to Craft Post Titles that Draw Readers Into Your Blog.

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