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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. Which means you might be missing what the tool can do for you!

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DECEMBER 5, 2008

My first few weeks on Twitter Let's begin by saying everyone should at least give Twitter a shot - It can be a valuable tool in your social networking tool belt. Now on to my humble beginnings – When I first heard about Twitter I was quick to get an account at twitter.com.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

Some time has passed since Twitter and Facebook integrations were released for Blackbaud Sphere Events. In a previous post we asked “Is Twitter important for Event participants?” and found that it likely was a feasible channel to cultivate and solicit donors.

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MAY 20, 2009

Other notables like Beth’s Blog and The Chronicle of Philanthropy have been asking themselves similar questions about fundraising and Twitter. But the question begs to be answered, even if only a Magic 8 Ball answer is available.

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MARCH 15, 2013

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

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NetWits

MAY 31, 2010

Communication seems to change every so often, doesn’t it? 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. For nonprofits the big shift was from direct mail to email. From print material to digital communication.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2010

While it’s easy setup a Twitter account and start tweeting, it’s much more difficult to tie that activity back to outcomes. These are ideas, tools, and techniques you can implement via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Flickr, Foursquare, and other social media platforms. So, you have a social media plan…right?

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MAY 12, 2011

Do you know how many of your supporters use popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube? Twitter has over 16 million users. We found that participants who use social networking tools like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube communicate with their networks more regularly and send more messages. Twitter as a Multiplier.

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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. Cornerstone.

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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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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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APRIL 4, 2012

The Average Facebook & Twitter Communities Grow by 30% and 81%, respectively. Twitter Accounts. and a Twitter Follower costs $2.05. Share your thoughts in the comments below … If you’re a nonprofit who has some idea of how you measure up to the below I’d LOVE to hear from you. Facebook Pages and 1.2

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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 Twitter is different than Facebook, and Facebook is different than LinkedIn. Here are 13 simple twitter search examples to get you started. Claim your land.

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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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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Claire Williams Diaz who works on social innovation at Twitter. Once the panel discussion begins I’ll be taking questions from the audience as well as fielding questions via Twitter. If you’re at the conference make sure to connect with the panelist and me ( @franswaa ) on Twitter before the event. Incredible!). link] #bbco.

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APRIL 3, 2012

Average Facebook and Twitter communities grew by 30% and 81%, respectively. Have a look at the INFOGRAPHIC below then download the full report to learn more about important behaviors and trends. 6 Key Findings from the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Report… 98% have a Facebook page with an average community size of over 8k fans.

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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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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. What else have you see ?

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OCTOBER 25, 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.

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JANUARY 27, 2011

Facebook, Twitter); average community size in Twitter rose 627% to 1,792. If you don’t know about or have yet to see the survey and resulting benchmark reports you can grab the 2010 results here – it’s packed with very useful information that allows you to see how you compare to the rest of the non-profit industry!

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JUNE 8, 2012

It’s not enough to have a Facebook page or a Twitter account. Use the Facebook and twitter widgets to pull social posts to your website for fresh content and relevant, engaging activity. The world of social media is changing. Make sure your web design is action packed with social capabilities. Tweet, blog and post. Make it a priority.

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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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MARCH 11, 2012

By blogging , creating compelling video that’s published on YouTube, sharing stories on Facebook, pushing updates on Twitter and creating a way to support user generated content , the March of Dimes has successfully created a content strategy that supports it’s core mission of making sure every baby is given a healthy start in life.

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JUNE 20, 2011

Twitter has over 14 million users, but does anyone actually pay attention to you there? 42% of the American population is active on Facebook, but most struggle to successfully raise significant amounts of money.

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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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MAY 17, 2011

Twitter and Facebook updates convert roughly 0.25 Organizations increase overall fundraising revenue by 40% more than industry benchmark. Users raise six times more than non-users. Fundraising emails have a 90% or greater open rate and a 25% conversion rate. percent of impressions into donations.

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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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JUNE 26, 2012

Next came Social Media where platforms like Facebook and Twitter have revolutionized the way we engage with our supporters. When a supporter signs up to help fundraise for the nonprofit they are given access to an easy to use tool kit that helps them engage their network through email, Facebook, and Twitter.

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JANUARY 3, 2011

If you haven’t already, set up a desktop Twitter client such as Hootsuite or Tweetdeck to tweet from multiple accounts including Facebook and LinkedIn. Twitter clients such as these also allow you to tweet from multiple Twitter accounts simultaneously, as well as to run searches across any search term.

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AUGUST 2, 2011

Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (and even Google+) are growing like crazy. Once you’ve spent some time reaching out to your friends and family via email, Facebook and Twitter you’ll start to see donations come in. Simple as that! 3) Engage Through Social Media. 4) Pay Attentions to Reports. 5) Say Thank You!

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Make sure to follow him on Twitter at @noyesjesse and check out the Eloqua blog – they’re doing some great things! You might be proud of your custom Facebook page and how many people follow you on Twitter. This is a guest post by Jesse Noyes. He’s a Corporate Reporter at Eloqua.

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JULY 31, 2008

is about using blogs, discussion boards, and all the latest social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook, etc. Well, by their preferred method of communication, of course, which in this case is Twitter. Customer Service customers Social Networking Blackbaud customers Twitter. You have probably heard lots about Web 2.0,

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JULY 20, 2011

If you don’t know Chris make sure to say Hi to him on Twitter. Back in March of this year at SXSW I got the chance to spend a few minutes with Chris Noble the “Voltaire&# [ according to him ] of cause marketing. He (along with his team at the Causemedia Group ) works to unite for-profit brands and non-profits for social good.

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APRIL 11, 2011

Watch the video below to learn a bit more and make sure to check out their Facebook page , Twitter account and Blog. What’s really interesting about Joelle’s work is that she helps build community through social media for the 155 overnight summer camps that the FJC supports across North America.

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APRIL 26, 2011

Make sure to check out what NWF is doing on the social web: Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | Flickr. Prior to that we’re discussing who NWF is, how NWF uses social media, and Danielle’s roll in the day to day operation at NWF. SXSW 2011: Danielle Brigida Talks Fortresses, Free Agents and Social Media with Frank Barry.

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JUNE 22, 2009

Their new site goes far beyond a Facebook page or Twitter account. What they’ve done is create a “social media mashup” – Google Friend Connect, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, iLike and more. The United Methodist Church recently launched a site with social media at its heart! Why’d they take this approach you ask?

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DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) While my email list included some of the social media friends I was already reaching via other channels, it contained mostly relatives, parent’s friends, and classmates who typically do not see my Twitter and Facebook activity.

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