Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

It found that if they needed help and couldn’t reach 9-1-1, one in five would try to contact responders through a digital means such as e-mail, websites or social media. The first example of direct content is the use of Wikipedia during the 7/7 bombings in London. Another example of indirect content is that of social networks.

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Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network 74

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2020

Digital fundraising, specifically on social media channels, provides a way for nonprofits to connect to younger generations who do not have the time nor desire to receive lengthy appeal letters or printed newsletters. Social media and online giving both increased six percent between 2010 and 2018.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Do you realize it's the second-biggest browser-based social-networking-centered farming game in the WORLD?" Given the multiplicity of nonprofit-related examples -- including the past 2 issues of NTEN Connect -- crowdsourcing may very well be (part of) the future of nonprofit problem solving. "Farmville is so huge!

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

. <br /> <br /> Our goal with this site is to help nonprofits and other volunteer organizations grow and thrive by giving them easy access to the<br /> resources they need to better manage their time and volunteers. <br "<br /> <br /> Check it out and provide your feedback!

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2011

A new study by ComScore says that US Internet users spend 1 out of every 6 minutes online engaging with social networks. This is a significant increase from 2007 when ComScore reported that Internet users spent 1 out of every 12 minutes online using social networks. Facebook has 150M U.S. Analytics are limited.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

While many nonprofits have a social media presence these days, senior leadership is still struggling to figure out how to best integrate it into their communications plans. ” How much time should you spend on social media if you have limited resources?” For example, in 1995 the New York Times had over 1.1

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Social Media Media Tips Social 75

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 7, 2007

August 7, 2007 I’ve been experimenting with the non-content centered social networking sites LinkedIn and Facebook for a while now. and our own Social Source Commons , are a different animal.) I’ve always been an advocate of open data and open standards, and Facebook is a great example of a one-way street.

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

We connect with members using e-mail and social networking, carry out research on search engines and Web sites, and use online services to purchase supplies and produce and store documents. Cloud computing is a prime example. It's time to update electronic privacy protections to match our modern world.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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ROI 53

ROI Social Network Social Media Advocacy 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Note from Beth: The long anticipated social network site for social change, Jumo , launched. Here’s the article from today’s New York Times. About $500,000 came from unnamed individuals in the early days and in September 2010, Omidyar Network announced a grant of up to $750,000.

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New York Profile Argentina New York City 104

Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 10, 2013

Social media may seem like the way to reach the next generation of donors. But, can you really raise money through social networks? Social Media Generation Profiles. Some interesting and helpful data emerged, including some specific information about how each generation approaches social networks.

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Social Media Generation Media Donor 36

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Last month I made a prediction that we might see fundraisers with FourSquare or some other location-based mobile social network with gaming element. trends of 2009 and my 2010 predictions are right on. are examples of the causes. trends of 2009 and my 2010 predictions are right on.

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Application Mobile Philanthropy Sudan 97

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

I think that Twitter is, in many ways, a harbinger of the future – I think eventually, a lot of things that happen between people over the net will work a lot like twitter, even if it’s not actually twitter – social networks carrying short snippets of people’s thoughts, ideas and events.

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Twitter Nonprofit Demographics Open Source 100

Care2

DECEMBER 29, 2014

While many nonprofit practitioners are setting personal resolutions at this time of year, I think it''s equally important that nonprofits set resolutions too. For example, you can ask their opinion on new programs you are considering launching. In 2010 nonprofits heavily invested in Facebook. I love year-end planning.

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Hunger Channel Review Nonprofit 76

NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

To answer these questions and more, we at Smart Online™ used this last quarter of 2010 to try and unravel the ‘Technology Trends for Nonprofits’ in 2011. This is an indication that nonprofits are definitely moving in the right direction, which is also reflected in the Nielsen Study (What Americans Do Online, August 2010 ).

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Trend Technology Gartner Nonprofit 100

Care2

JANUARY 8, 2010

Did you know that activists on your nonprofit’s email list are seven times more likely to donate money to your organization than non-activists are? Make sure you start 2010 off right by adopting the latest best practices for online advocacy as a proven strategy to recruit and retain donors, while advancing your mission.

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Advocacy Fundraising Benchmark Blackbaud 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2010

You might think of Facebook as an important social network, but it is now also the third most popular video site on the web. The American Jewish World Service (AJWS) , for example, shot amazing video of their work in India, Uganda and El Salvador a few years ago. Make a video that answers these questions: What did we do in 2010?

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Video El Salvador Donation Fundraising 106

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

– "Despite the enormous popularity of peer-to-peer social networking, the adoption cycle for branded online communities has been relatively slow. The time is now. " The Report | Think Social – "This is a ? " What do you think? "Open source software exists in the computer industry.

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Web Bookmarking Philanthropy Open Source 105

Bloomerang

MAY 6, 2021

Nick Bilton, a tech columnist for The New York Times , wrote that we could find ourselves in a situation where a medical AI that is programmed to eliminate cancer decides that the way to do it is by exterminating humans who are prone to the disease. Facebook, which is the dominant social networking platform globally with 2.4

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Donor Law Data New York 140

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

Some of the future has already arrived, so may be talk about those examples. For example, you can in a couple clicks go onto a site like Slideshare and see ideas on a topic from some of the best thinkers on that topic and recreate your own meaning of it. It was funny at the time). Will nonprofits in the future: 1.

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Virtual Brain Nonprofit Global 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

Recently I got my first full-on blast of the Networked Nonprofit at a session the authors presented at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. There’s no doubt that social networks are allowing organizations to connect with and recruit non-traditional volunteers in new ways. Fear of the Unknown.

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Volunteer Network Organization Help 104

Tech Soup

AUGUST 9, 2011

The January 12, 2010 catastrophic earthquake in Haiti showed some of the astonishing potential for volunteer-based digital disaster relief. A great example of crowdsourcing is Voluntweeters. At the time of the Haiti earthquake, very few people in the country were using Twitter, but it was enough to get news of needs out to the world.

Disaster 61

Disaster Digital Haiti Effective 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

. “ Mobile is the Needle, Social the Thread ” is the name of a presentation from Pew Internet data that illustrates the rapid growth of mobile connectivity and social networking in the U.S., What is the most exciting mobile/social technologies that are on the horizon and hold much promise for nonprofits?

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Mobile Conference Resource Social 99

ASU Lodestar Center

AUGUST 5, 2011

In 2010, the United States Census recorded over 50 million Hispanics in America, making the Hispanic population is the largest minority group in the States [1]. For example, a study shows that more detailed prompts led respondents to recall volunteering at higher incidence rates and more hours (Rooney, Steinberg, & Schervish, 2002).

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United States Survey Dominican Republic Volunteer 71

Forum One

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Our CEO recently attended the Communications Network 2010 Conference. His commentary was first posted on the Communications Network blog. Hey – foundations used to be nervous about social networking, too! We are now cross posting it here to share with our readers.

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Reflection Conference Communication Network 47

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

I’ve taken a little break from blogging to enjoy some much needed family time. I’m lucky because my colleague, Joe Waters, offered me a guest post for your to read while I’m away from blogging. Things have just changed a lot in a short amount of time.”. Disruptive Model: Social Network.

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Platform Giving Fundraising Game 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

This very long post has been a long-time coming for so many reasons. At a training last week with a lot of long-time Facebook Admins in the room, I saw much head-nodding and eyes rolling. I think the time has come for nonprofits to examine Facebook a little deeper. It’s time for them to give back.

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ROI Integration Question Facebook 234

NTEN

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

As part of Microsoft Outlook 2010, features allow people to connect with their Facebook and MySpace accounts (the service already allowed you to connect Outlook to LinkedIn). Social networking, once the office pariah, is now becoming an integrated part of office culture. But what happens when that employee or intern leaves?

Social Media 84

Social Media Media Social San Francisco 84

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2010

I've been preparing for a Leadership Conference with TCG (Theatre Communications Group, the service organizations for theatre companies) on strategic social media. So, I've been looking at a lot of different examples of how theatres are using social media.  Foursquare is a location-based social network. 

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YouTube Badge Museum Mashup 95

Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

The next time your organization makes a mistake, use these tips to handle the crisis ASAP, so it doesn’t bubble up and explode. Framing a campaign or situation that your constituents or the public did not think was an accurate portrayal is another example of how an online crisis can unfold.

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Management Online Uganda Strategy 67

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

And over the years, many other communities and states have copied the idea – for example Georgia Gives Back Day. For “giving days”—which are becoming increasingly popular all over the country—social networking and digital communication such as email and blogging are key to driving big results.

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Giving Minnesota Social Media Offline 104

Tech Soup

JULY 13, 2012

For example, the Surf Excel India's Back to School Campaign reached out to needy children who go to learning centers and schools run by NGOs. Our presence on the GuideStar India and a social networking site has helped us to get an industry donor looking for a small NGO. We are thrilled to be associated with it."

India 55

India Data Technology Hunger 55

NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . Increasingly, consumers define their world in this social context, and there are a whole bunch of them. Jeff Patrick, Common Knowledge. Definitely.

Social Media 67

Social Media Site Media Social 67

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. All of these strategies take time and resources, but of different kinds. Some CRMs still don’t have openAPIs.

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Integration API Drupal Open Source 100

Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

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