Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Mobile: m.nature.org. Facebook: facebook.com/thenatureconservancy. My guess would be either MySpace, YouTube, or Facebook Causes. We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The cute animal theory has not gone unnoticed by nonprofits, even those that are not animal welfare organizations, zoos or aquariums are sharing content featuring cute animals on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. And now, mobile. Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app. Primary measurement tool: Facebook Insights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

I’m at the Innogive 2011 Conference today. The focus is on Mobile Giving. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. So, while we were waiting, I asked the panelists to take bets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2011

Note from Beth: I’ve been looking for good examples of nonprofit mobile strategies. I wanted to find out more about how Seafood Watch integrates its mobile strategy across its communications channel, including social media. Your organization was one of the early adopters of mobile phone apps. Tell me about Seafood Watch.

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Care2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

What fundraising strategies will be a game changer for nonprofits in 2011? Apps are fine, but nonprofits seriously need to invest in mobile versions of their sites. You don't have to translate your whole site, but be strategic about what content mobile browsers want, and what you want mobile browsers to see. And not apps.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

There is little argument that email and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming mandatory tools for supporter outreach. At best, your CTA message is going to be read once, so if that message is compelling enough to cause the recipients to donate, then they must be able to do so immediately.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/humanesociety. We’re using Facebook primarily, Twitter for feedback, dabbling in Foursquare, and starting our LinkedIn presence. We don’t use it like we use Facebook, for advocacy, fundraising, and relationship building. Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Name: Carie Lewis.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2011

Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation -- one of our amazing panelists for the upcoming presentation at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , "Let's Go Stalking! You can manage your social interactions across platforms (Twitter, Facebook, etc.), Come to our panel at the 2011 NTC ! So, what is Social CRM?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Facebook: facebook.com/nationalwildlife. From there I signed us up for various Facebook groups and profiles and continued experimenting sites like Change.org and Care2. And for that event, Facebook Causes helped us raise the most money we’ve ever raised on social media. Organization: National Wildlife Federation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/BigCatRescue. The Pay to Play schemes are what cause so much breeding, abuse and then abandonment, but the people paying for these photo ops and play sessions don’t know what they are supporting. Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, What is on your To Do List for 2011?

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Do you ever find your self thinking … “ How can I empower my nonprofit supporters to raise money for a cause they love ”? We’ll be sharing details live in a free webinar on July 14 th @ 2011 at 1:00 ET. Mobilize your volunteers to share your cause with their friends and family using a team structure.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook. He’s the 2011 March of Dimes National Ambassador. Go find out what your dog match looks like !

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NetWits

AUGUST 23, 2011

Reconnect participants to your cause. In 2011, Blackbaud and the Run Walk Ride Fundraising Council conducted an online survey of individuals who have participated in at least one run, walk or ride event in the last two years. Make sure your event is all about your cause. Promote teams (they raise more $). Register Now!

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2012

on the Future of Fundraising back in 2011. The episode examined some of the ways technology and social media can be harnessed to support causes. — a number that grew by 10 percent between 2010 and 2011. Text-to-Give Tweet Chat Recap : Did you know more people worldwide have regular access to mobile devices than computers

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

When Mashable first started buzzing about Pinterest in December 2011, I took a quick look at the site and thought to myself, “Shopping, crafters, and foodies. In the meantime, you can browse nonprofits and causes on Pinterest at pinterest.com/nonprofitorgs. Go mobile with Pinterest. e-Newsletter. Happy pinning!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Most people who work in the nonprofit sector do so out of a commitment to a cause or passion bigger than themselves or their desire for material things. Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.), yourname@amnesty.org.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 16, 2011

"As of May 13, 2011, we are releasing the code for our community software platform, the Zanby Enterprise Group Family System, under a GPLv3 license. We are also launching a community to encourage software developers to collaborate with us to evolve and improve the Zanby codebase. We hope you will join us."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. In short, you have to be a real person on Google+ before you can use the community to build a brand for your nonprofit – just like Facebook.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

Jen Burton, Community Director of Causes Fundraising Focus: Facebook. Causes is the largest Facebook fundraising application and most nonprofits are likely familiar with it. Miles Orkin, National Director for Mobile and Web forAmerican Cancer Society Fundraising Focus: Mobile.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

So, let’s get out the nonprofit vote for the nonprofit panels at SXSW 2011 ! Free agents use social-media channels like Facebook and Twitter and can create social movements in the palms of their hands. Online contests that award dollars to nonprofit causes are here to stay. They want to connect. What are they good for?

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Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Yesterday I went along to the Mobile and Digital Conference in London , organised by Fundraising magazine, to hear first-hand about how, in a fast-changing world, charities are using social, mobile and digital media to reach new audiences and raise more money. Don't measure success of mobile Apps just by the £s raised.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Two weeks before the 2011 San Francisco municipal elections, mayoral candidate David Chiu. He also has an excellent Facebook page and a dynamic website that provides information on the candidate, policy positions, and opportunities to get involved. How do you use social media to engage and advocate for your cause?

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 13, 2017

Online fundraising tools can elevate your fundraising goals, since donors can give at anytime, anywhere, with a mobile device. Easy-to-share tools like Facebook auto-posting and numerous prompts to share on social media also make the transition easy for new ambassadors. Easy to manage your organization’s online fundraising efforts.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

The fact that you’re doing a 5K for a worthwhile cause by itself is not news. We’re having a 5K/bike ride/walk this weekend … it’s for a good cause” is not as newsworthy as “couple to marry while running in a 5K for breast cancer research, this is why…”. Dozer got his own Facebook page. Share these.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

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) 3) Tailor the message for a mobile world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I’m live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Compelling mission or cause for your organization is motivation to give for 85% of respondents, and 56% said personal connection and trust in the leadership/organization. Help Millennial donors experience your cause online. What does this mean?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits was released in August 2011 and despite the rapid change occurring on the Social and Mobile Web, 90% of the content still rings true. The Mobile Web. .” The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

On the day that I submitted the final manuscript of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits to McGraw-Hill, Facebook launched Timeline for Pages. The Mobile Web. At the time the book was written, mobile wallets hadn’t been launched yet. The Static Web, Web 2.0: The Social Web, and Web 3.0:

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

The following is an excerpt from the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits and was published in the September 2011 edition of Fundraising Success Magazine (@ frsuccess ). Has a passion for the cause and for social media. Reads blogs about social media and mobile technology.

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Tech Soup

MAY 3, 2011

This post was authored by Matt Fairchild who is an online community manager experienced in growing social, mobile, and competitive gaming communities. The conversation focused largely on the Causes platform itself, along with the editorial and community features built-in to help nonprofits engage donors. Every Cause Is a Community.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

By Nam-ho Park, Director, Mobile Service, Forum One. With the arrival of smartphones, it’s amazing how much data we are collecting and consuming on our mobile devices. Now we have our mobile devices diligently collecting our data. Now I can just say I’m Mobile Me , to borrow a term Apple has abandoned. Our Stories.

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NTEN

JUNE 22, 2011

Today, I'm live blogging a few sessions from the 2011 Millennial Donor Summit. Compelling mission or cause for your organization is motivation to give for 85% of respondents, and 56% said personal connection and trust in the leadership/organization. Help Millennial donors experience your cause online. What does this mean?

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 9, 2011

Disclaimer Monday, May 9, 2011 Keeping the Volunteering Torch Lit posted by Brittany Fasnacht , Office Assistant ASU Lodestar Center Todays youth generation has been stereotyped as the "me" generation — as obsessed with technology, social media, and constantly checking Facebook news feeds. May 9, 2011 2:23 PM Kayla said.

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Care2

DECEMBER 7, 2011

More people than ever are donating money online and through mobile. Despite that the average donation decreased from $226 in 2001 to $73 in 2011, a lot more people are giving today. There has been a 61% increase in people who have given online between 2001 and 2011. Check out these stats!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2014

Over time, this wears down the spine and causes disabilities. " Facebook, Solar Drones, and Cheap Internet. Way back in August I posed the somewhat rhetorical question: Will Facebook’s Internet.org Bridge the Global Digital Divide? reported earlier this month that Facebook is buying Titan Aerospace for $60 million.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Social media, whether it be Facebook, Google+ or Twitter, thrives due to its ability to cultivate connections and promote interactions in real time, regardless of users’ location. Twenty-first-century statecraft is but one approach to using social media to advance a social cause. posted by Logan Harper , Community Manager.

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