Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2012

Mobile is the Needle, Social is the Thread: How Information Today is Woven Into Our Lives. “ 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., Her blog is Contentious.com.

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VisionLink

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

United Way Worldwide reports that more than 90% of the States are covered by 2-1-1 solutions, and that information specialists responded to more than 16 million calls in 2011, not to mention web site traffic, messaging, and other forms of access. Social media, messaging and mobile platforms are being used to enhance access.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 22, 2011

Date: Thursday, September 29, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm. Cost: $149 per person. Location: Meetup.com Headquarters, 632 Broadway, New York, NY ( Google Map ). How to Register: Sign up!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

When we started Fondeadora in 2011 (the first creative crowdfunding platform in Mexico, renamed to Donadora in 2016), processing online payments was very difficult. Mobile: 70% of our traffic comes from mobile. Charities need to adopt mobile-first solutions to collect online donations. are quickly replacing TV.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Defying its name, Tumblr user growth has accelerated dramatically in 2011 ( up 218% over last year ) and the eleven nonprofits listed below are paving the way for early adoption in the nonprofit sector. The best Tumblr blogs tend to focus less on text, and more on visuals and re-blogging content from other Tumblr blogs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

For all the buzz about new media in the nonprofit sector, it is somewhat surprising how few nonprofits have integrated their new media campaigns into one of the most important pages on their website – the “Thank You for Your Donation!” An example of the later would be MercyCorps : 4) Add a mobile pitch to your landing page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 18, 2011

Date: Thursday, September 22, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm. Cost: $149 per person. Proceeds benefit Volunteers of America Delaware Valley. How to Register: Sign up! View: Training Agenda (PDF).

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

We recently added the updated Windows Small Business Server 2011 products from Microsoft to our donation catalog. The following servers and licenses are in the Windows Small Business Server 2011 family. Small Business Server 2011 Standard Edition: English , Spanish. Small Business Server 2011 Premium Add-on: English , Spanish.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

Date: Thursday, October 27, 2011. This one-day intensive social media and mobile technology how-to training is ideal for nonprofit communications and development staff. Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm. Cost: $149 per person. Location: The ArtsCenter. 300-G East Main Street, Chapel Hill, NC ( Google Map ). How to Register: Sign up!

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2013

With an exponential increase in people accessing the Internet on mobile devices, the nonprofits, charities, and libraries that don't have a website optimized for mobile devices or that haven't created a separate mobile website risk irritating — or losing — their supporters.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. In 2011 I had gotten in the very bad habit of listening to (mostly) CNN in the background while working… all day long. Learn basic HTML.

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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! Social CRMs can be used on their own or can be integrated with your traditional CRM system. Come to our panel at the 2011 NTC !

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NetWits

MARCH 3, 2011

And we’re taking advocacy to a whole new level on March 9, 2011 by bringing together key industry experts for “Advocacy Live!” Register today to learn more about strategies for inspiring and mobilizing activists online. Did you know advocates are seven-times more likely to give as compared to non-advocates?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Google and Microsoft sent me mobile phones in response to my complaints about the Apple iPhone in-app donation policy. Planning for Integration First. Integration and campaign planning are key. Mobile can’t be this separate tactic or channel in your communications strategy. How will you measure success?

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Mobile giving is one of the most talked about fundraising tools. Now's the time to move from talk to execution, from novelty to implementation -- and you can do just that at the second Innogive Conference – “Mobile Giving Applied”.

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NTEN

DECEMBER 14, 2010

Teaser: Mobile giving is one of the most talked about fundraising tools. Now's the time to move from talk to execution, from novelty to implementation -- and you can do just that at the second Innogive Conference – “Mobile Giving Applied”. Blog Content: Mobile giving is one of the most talked about fundraising tools.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.?

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2012

In part 1 of Mobilize Those Mobile Eyes , I wrote about the different facets of the mobile channel that your organization can use to engage your constituents. Here, I’ll cover who the players are you can to bring to the table, and share a couple of thoughts about creating a plan for mobile. Author: Guest Blogger.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 17, 2011

Where should they be prioritized in your nonprofit’s integrated marketing strategy? Consider the benefits and challenges of third-party and social giving sites before integrating them into your fundraising plan. Consider how your organization can optimize your website and emails for the best mobile experience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Are you currently investing resources in mobile marketing i.e, a mobile website, texting, mobile Apps, text-to-give, etc.? These were both donated, but we are investing in a text-to-give campaign with Mobile Commons that isn’t quite breaking even yet, but I think it has potential. The site currently has 1.6

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Qgiv

JUNE 1, 2023

” Then, in 2011, President Barack Obama expanded the officially recognized Pride Month to include the whole of the LGBT community. Their mission is to nurture and celebrate “queer people of color by building, educating, and mobilizing communities toward a just and equitable society.”

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 24, 2012

Some of the 2011 Winners Were: Best Overall Use of Convio — Project On Government Oversight (POGO) was presented the award for their sophisticated use of Convio Luminate™ Online, Convio Luminate™ CRM, and Convio CMS and complementing it with social media tools and staff creativity to reach more of the general public.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Bob Ottenhuff from Guidestar agrees: “People want a way to help the causes they care about, and they want to be able to do it easily via their mobile devices. Apple is a leading platform of mobile apps. GuideStar is the premier source of vetting nonprofit information.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

You've probably heard us talking a lot about how we want to send as many people as possible to the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on scholarships. We're also co-hosting the 2011 Innogive Conference on March 16, the day prior to the NTC. The deadline to apply is Febraury 15, 2011, so apply now! How exciting is that?

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Judi Sohn

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Android is going to be a great mobile operating system. My phone launched in May 2011 with Android 2.2 was announced in July 2011. I love how integrated Google services are (duh). It’s improving all the time, and Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) looks promising. I bought it in late August. It never happened.

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NTEN

JANUARY 6, 2012

Will 2012 be pretty much like 2011? It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. It replied: Based on that, plus 27 years in the field, I foresee that 2012 will be pretty much like 2011. Weiner Consulting. it’s not cloud-based. it’s the cheapest. it’s the “best”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns , I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits. All in all, a packed day before the official start of the 2011 NTC.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

I blurbed this book with, “If you are looking for a recipe book for tips and tactics to integrate mobile and social media to round out your nonprofit’s marketing plan, look no further than this book.” Social and Mobile Staff. Internet Director. Web Producer. Online Campaigner. Database Manager.

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 20, 2011

Experience shows us that only 40% of your 2011 fundraisers will return for next year’s event. She’ll be co-facilitating a session at the Blackbaud User Conference called “ Integrated Marketing Plans for Special Events” with Donna Wilkins of Charity Dynamics. Making Participants and Donors Successful with Mobile Solutions.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. Many organizations have been using mobile technology successfully for years, but I believe 2010 will stand above the rest for nonprofits jumping on board and maximizing the potential of text messaging campaigns. Session: Are you ready to react?

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

How to make the most of a crisis situation with cross channel integration. Many organizations have been using mobile technology successfully for years, but I believe 2010 will stand above the rest for nonprofits jumping on board and maximizing the potential of text messaging campaigns. Session: Are you ready to react?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2011

Note from Beth: I facilitated a panel about Mobile Integrated strategy at the Innogive Conference earlier this month and have shared the notes here. The panelists offered advice to nonprofits about integrating mobile into the nonprofit toolbox. They aren’t built for mobile devices. The Nonprofit Report.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Join our one-hour webinar, Legislative Matching with the Cicero API , on Thursday, December 1, 2011, at 11 a.m. To learn more about the Cicero Legislative Information API, take a look at our previous blog post, Integrate Legislative Data into Websites and Databases with Cicero by Azavea.

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AUGUST 3, 2011

I was reminded on July 22, at the 2011 Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference, when I had the privilege of hearing Lisa Shannon, author of A Thousand Sisters: My Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to Be a Woman , speak.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 24, 2016

Let’s face it; every day we use our smartphones and mobile technology to get through daily and simple tasks, from finding information, to exercise, to learning new languages, even finding the nearest grocery store. He received his BFA from the Herberger Institute for the Design & Arts in 2011.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 1, 2012

In his April 2011 keynote address at the U.S. Recently, I had the pleasure to host Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) for exactly such a meeting of minds with ten fellow social entrepreneurs. And, of course, the enormous toll on the mental and emotional health of people with disabilities is hard to quantify. million to 6 million by 2015.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

This year, we can't wait to connect with all of you at 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , so we're skipping the whole "waiting" part and introducing a new way we can all connect before we even arrive in Washington, DC. Oh, and did I mention the Facebook & Twitter integrations? Also, there's a mobile version.

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