Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2010

called “ Breaking New Ground: Using the Internet to Scale ,” by myself and Katherine Fulton. has used the Internet to disseminate its model, empowering local communities to self-organize and build their own playgrounds using free resources on its website. is one of the first non-profit organizations to take this approach online.

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Network Case Study Social Change 95

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2010

Reading the news in early January, I came across a few “Top 5” and “Top 10” lists for a variety of topics tied to 2009. Would it be possible to sift through a year’s worth of engagements as an independent marketing consultant and boil down the lessons I learned in 2009 into a series of “Top 5” lists?

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Social Media Lesson Learning Media 35

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 18, 2010

A Guest Beneblog by Vijaya Tripathi As outreach coordinator for Martus , Benetech’s secure software application, I travel to many countries where human rights defenders need tools to gather, organize and back up information about human rights violations. We also had sporadic and limited Internet connectivity.

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Nigeria Training Train San Francisco 138

Care2

JUNE 15, 2011

In this webinar, fundraising experts from Union of Concerned Scientists, Blackbaud and Care2 will analyze the most significant results of the newly released 2011 donorCentrics Internet and Multichannel Giving Benchmark Report. How can I leverage online and offline giving for better fundraising results? So what and who cares?

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Channel Fundraising Blackbaud Advocacy 58

NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

As people adopt technology and broadband and wireless access becomes commonplace, nonprofits are buoyed by the ability to use the Internet and technology to communicate quickly and effectively. Many of these organizations continue to see 2X to 3X the daily traffic of average days in 2008. (A To get your invitation visit [link].).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

In 2009, my three words were: Streamline, Weave, and Einstein. Over the past decade, the Internet and social media have been one of my primary sources for professional learning. Most of all, sensing requires discipline, a routine, systems, and being organized. Then, try to think in even broader terms.

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Share Reflection Social Media Model 102

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Getting Attention talks about boosting blog coverage – it can have good offline benefits for your organization. A Girl’s Guide to Managing Projects has a nice post about what Project Managers do all day, anyway. David Maister asks " What do consultants know? I’ll be posting the Carnival on Monday afternoon. {

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Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Internet users, or 72.5%

Social Media 47

Social Media Online Advocacy Media 47

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 14, 2009

The organization wants to capture the demographic details, as well as make sure that data is synchronized with the data they might already have on that web user, so they can track their constituents over time. at 12:59 am @sudha My organization is getting ready to launch a Drupal site with deep Salesforce.com integration.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

For organizations, web stats are useful indicators of how many people are being reached by their message, the geographical spread of the visitors and whether or not a specific campaign was successful in driving traffic or creating actions (like donations, or letters, etc.) And the mission of the organization matters too.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

What that translates to is that a movement is built on collaboration, incorporates co-design between individuals and organizations, and remains focused, even during an event or campaign, on lasting, real impact. In the most simple terms, a movement is when organizations work with, and not for, the community. What’s our role?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

Last year, Convio clients raised more than $777 million online and 2009 looks to be even better. Organizations of all sizes can get into the game, you just need a playbook. ™ , which is designed specifically for organizations that have a website and know they need to do more online, but were reluctant to invest in Internet tools.

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Convio Mail Newsletter Game 76

NTEN

JUNE 9, 2011

Facebook is the noodgiest site on the Internet. The best software can organize new content updates into an email digest automatically. Just as in the offline world, people are more likely to do something when personally invited. Your members need regular reminders to visit. Emails are the best reminders. Just look at Facebook.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Yahoo set up 100 Internet-linked computers at the Astrodome and developed a meta-search of evacuee registration websites. Problems were that many survivors had no internet access, let alone electrical power, let alone computers or even computer literacy. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Whitehouse.gov 2.0:

Social Media 44

Social Media Interaction Advocacy Online 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

It was organized by Ed Schipul. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals about or by folks who work with nonprofits and voting. So, let's get out the nonprofit vote for panels at SXSW!

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Comment Social Media Jordan Cancer 95

Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

Social Media 31

Social Media Local Advocacy Media 31

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

It was organized by Ed Schipul. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. Evolution, Creation and Extinction (of the organization) Organizations, political campaigns, newspapers.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

I had the great honor of moderating the panel Tools Galore in Online Communications: From Google Earth to Wiki’s and Twitter this panel will give you the nuts and bolts of the latest tools organizations can utilize to ramp up their next online campaign. For many people who find you online, your website is the organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Malcolm Gladwell’s article “Small Change: Why the revolution will not be tweeted,&# brings the slacktivism , social media for social good or evil , strong and weak ties , and organizations vs networks debates to a mainstream audience. One key point is that Internet bolsters strong ties directly and indirectly.

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Offline Social Media Network Org 116

Tech Soup

MAY 22, 2012

The only vertical experiencing a decline from 2010 to 2011 was International Affairs organizations. Despite the large drop for International Affairs organizations, since 2009 nonprofits in all verticals have seen double-digit growth with International Affairs organizations leading the way, realizing 75 percent growth.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Organized crime, Mr. Carlin, says is selling our information and making some very serious money. However, according to Paul Ohm , Professor of Law at the University of Colorado Law School, email services such as Gmail are changing our expectations of privacy, as we find tailored advertisements in our internet browsers.

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Social Network Network Law Social 96

NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

It was organized by Ed Schipul. At the end of that panel, we all hoped there would be a larger nonprofit presence on the agenda for this 2009. And yes, indeed, in 2009 there were many more panel proposals. You've heard the buzz around how nonprofit organizations and corporations are using social media for social good.

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Social Media Nonprofit Jordan Cancer 67

Care2

MAY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Social Media Tools Online Advocacy 34

sgEngage

MARCH 15, 2011

The Blackbaud indices include organizations that raised money specifically for Haiti relief in the year-over-year analysis. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,434 nonprofit organizations representing $2.19

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sgEngage

MAY 18, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21 billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. for the 3 months ending March 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

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Blackbaud Trend Haiti Benchmark 66

NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Many organizations realize the Internet presents a huge opportunity, but most have achieved limited success. If your organization, like many others, has yet to experience strong results raising funds online, the coming year provides an ideal window to experiment with new approaches. Myth #2: People won't give online.

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Online Fundraising Offline Raise 54

sgEngage

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending September 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,376 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 Read more about the methodology.

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Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 70

sgEngage

DECEMBER 27, 2011

This was an increase of over 34% from 2009. Keep in mind that 92% of giving still comes from offline channels and that 32% of online donors switch to give through offline channels. Which nonprofit organizations raise the most money online? In 2010, online fundraising in the United States surpassed $22 billion.

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Raise Money Online Giving 85

sgEngage

JANUARY 18, 2011

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending November 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,468 nonprofit organizations representing $2.25 These organizations had a decrease of 4.2%

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Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Haiti 62

sgEngage

JANUARY 12, 2011

Nonprofit organizations responded to the disaster and so did their supporters. The Chronicle has a very good breakdown of what organizations raised and what has been spent so far. Some still haven’t applied the lessons learned to their organizations. Is your nonprofit organization doing something similar?

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Haiti Trend Difference Blackbaud 63

sgEngage

DECEMBER 15, 2010

The latest Index data covers the 3 months ending October 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Overall Fundraising Remains Positive The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,412 nonprofit organizations representing $2.2 Read more about the methodology.

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Blackbaud Trend Nonprofit Statistics 58

sgEngage

APRIL 15, 2011

Overall Fundraising Trends The Blackbaud Index of Charitable Giving is a broad-based fundraising index that reports total revenue trends of 1,430 nonprofit organizations representing $2.21 billion in yearly revenue on a monthly basis, both offline and online. for the 3 months ending February 2011 as compared to the same period in 2010.

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Blackbaud Haiti Trend Arts 56

Bloomerang

JULY 17, 2021

But I spend most of my time as a trainer and a strategist as a coach and I help organizations and the people that lead them, just like you, grow your skills, your teams, and your results. Oh, no business increased, coaching increased, the amount of change management exercises I had to take organizations through increased. Oh, my gosh.

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Management Work Video Slides 87

Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Will social networking evolve? Think about it.

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Mail Social Media Online Advocacy 47

sgEngage

MAY 31, 2011

This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. This report continues to be the most significant analysis of online/offline giving trends based on actual data from nonprofits. Retention rates for online donors continue to lag offline donor trends.

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Benchmark Internet Giving Offline 73

Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) How many staff were involved? Volunteers?

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