Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2013

Building Capacity for Social Change 2.0 Most often these new experiments have grown out of frustration with the fact that, despite several decades of rapid growth in philanthropy and nonprofits, many of the same social and environmental problems persist, or are getting worse. Call this “social change 2.0”.

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Crowdfunding initiators can easily broadcast their campaigns to a wider range of potential donors and establish social relationships with them (Liang and Turban 2011 ). Crowdfunding provides opportunities for wider geographical reach, potentially to non-local donors with no previous connections to the fundraisers (Agrawal et al.

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NTEN

MARCH 8, 2012

There’s less than a month left before the 2012 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco, are you ready? Here are a few ways you can prepare to make the most of your NTC experience. Then check out all the cool social events and networking opportunities also available. RSVP for Social Events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2014

I’ve been a huge fan of GivingTuesday since I first heard about it back in September, 2012 during a conference at Stanford. GivingTuesday is done it again with its K-12 Philanthropy Curriculum , a set of lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students participate in GivingTuesday by raising money for a local nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Here’s some statistics about what happens when a girl who makes it through both high quality primary and secondary education is… …less likely to experience violence or marry and have children whilst she is still a child. …more likely to be literate, healthy and survive into adulthood, as are her children.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 5, 2020

The Census Bureau (2012) also projects that by 2043, the United States will be a majority-minority nation and, by 2060, the non-Hispanic white population will make up only 40 percent of the total population. This means that, by 2060, the total minority population would double from 116 to 241 million (United States Census Bureau 2012).

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 18, 2016

Solving basic social problems requires a level of sustainable investment that donors and government cannot provide alone. Social enterprise models may well offer an answer. It may be time to rethink how these important social organizations are funded. What are the downsides and dangers in pursuing new models? Defourny et al.,

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The new website also applies insights from usability testing to improve the experience of exploring community data to help individuals and families decide where to live, and exploring data to help community leaders and policymakers serve more of their residents. Silver – Virtual & Remote Experiences, Arts & Culture.

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Forum One

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The new website also applies insights from usability testing to improve the experience of exploring community data to help individuals and families decide where to live, and exploring data to help community leaders and policymakers serve more of their residents. Silver – Virtual & Remote Experiences, Arts & Culture.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y’s Belfer Center for Innovation and Social Impact in New York City. Giving Tuesday has come a long way since its inception in 2012. You can, however, join your local Giving Tuesday movement to localize your efforts. Encourage social sharing.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 4, 2012

posted by Carly Rowe , Social Media Specialist. In January of this year, nonprofit organization Invisible Children released “Kony 2012,” a video about Joseph Kony. Is your organization using social media, or are you still trying to figure it all out? The first of which is Hootsuite , a social media dashboard.

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NTEN

APRIL 26, 2012

It’s hard to believe that the 2012 NTC is a wrap. While we were busy catching up on sleep, we also spent a lot of time reflecting on the experience. The community showed up for the 2012 NTC. It was a wonderful learning experience. Amazing social discourse! NTCwinning 1: The Community Photo by Trav Williams You.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 26, 2021

To Generate Local Interest. Want more local search value? Generally, many organizations rank better locally and build out their web presence from there. To Better The User Experience. If someone has a hard time finding what they are looking for and their experience is subpar, Google won’t rank your website well.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 16, 2012

With strong roots in prior national giving events and contests such as Twestival Local and America’s Giving Challenge , we wanted Twive to have the same fun spirit of those early ground-breaking giving events. Cities across America will compete to win their share of $30,000 in award money for a locally-serving nonprofit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Note from Beth: I’m headed down to Austin, TX for SXSW where I will have the pleasure of facilitating a workshop on measuring social media with KD Paine with case studies by David Neff and Carie Lewis. He has more than 14 years of experience driving innovation and change in the nonprofit sector. Flickr Photo by Toddy.

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Qgiv

MARCH 9, 2022

But as you’re talking to potential supporters, it’s important to emphasize that homelessness impacts local communities in broad (and sometimes unexpected) ways. That leads to a lighter load on the system, which reduces healthcare costs for everyone accessing healthcare locally. The goal is to build support throughout local communities.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012. Users ages 18 to 54 have reportedly turned away from email, as well — many are instead communicating through social-networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. of it staying the same.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2012

Come to our session to learn more about this cool cloud platform, how nonprofits can think about Azure in their work, and see great examples of Azure at work for social change. Bonus: See an overview of our Local Impact Map and see how you can get it for your nonprofit. " Local Community Organizers Affinity Group.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. Think Strategically About Your Social Media Presence. every year.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 14, 2013

Note from Beth: By the time you read this post, I will be in the USA from doing a training in Tunisia for NGOs and trainers who will deliver training to women entrepreneurs as part of the WES program and also improve their NGO’s use of social media. So now the 2013 version has twice the hooks to inspire nonprofit communications.

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ASU Lodestar Center

MAY 11, 2012

Most researchers agree that low-income earners volunteer less (Wilson, 2012) and Pho (2008) extended this finding to include medium-wage earners. Experience Matters is a nonprofit organization that capitalizes on the time and talent of older adults (age 50+), who are seeking paid or unpaid positions that apply their skills to social purposes.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

NTEN is excited to sponsor this fun evening showcasing diverse approaches to social change and hope you'll join us. As change-makers of all varieties descend upon Austin, Texas for SXSW we welcome you to Center61 to hear from some up-and-coming social impact projects. EST. >> Learn more, apply to pitch, or register to attend!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 15, 2012

It got us using social media in a way we hadn’t before, and our supporters loved it. This was a real chance to harness social media across all platforms. They were looking to harness the power of all the local food banks' (over 200) online communities." Martin Luther King Jr.

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Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2017

Airbnb Social Impact Experiences. Airbnb, the online community for booking unique homes and travel experiences around the world, recently launche social impact experiences. If your nonprofit meets the eligibility criteria , hosting a social impact experience is free.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 18, 2013

In a panel hosted by TechSoup, representatives from four arts organizations discussed how they are using social media in new and innovative ways to market the arts. Michael DeLong, senior manager of online community and social media at TechSoup and managing editor at Emerging Arts Professionals , moderated the discussion.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

The iceberg analogy can be a particularly powerful analogy when we think about how we might use social media to truly engage youth. In our experience, effective engagement and monitoring of social media in this way can help reveal the “hidden” 90%. We are also often asked about establishing boundaries on social media.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 6, 2012

Adam De Rose, Interfaith Worker Justice Blog Interfaith Worker Justice (IWJ) advances the rights of workers by engaging diverse faith communities into action, from grassroots organizing to shaping policy at the local, state and national levels. The blog covers social design and the Millennium Development Goals.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

KONY2012 has prompted countless reporters, bloggers, and talking heads to comment on the changing ways in which we are becoming aware of social problems and the organizations that are tackling them. In many ways, however, the KONY2012 episode is an old story about the power of social capital and strong narratives.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

percent increase in 2012 to $5.3 More than three-quarters of corporate respondents said their giving budgets would be flat – essentially the same as 2012 levels. The 2012 leaders were: Wells Fargo Bank ($315 million cash). The median cash amount given in 2012 among those companies surveyed was $25 million.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 12, 2013

I was taught that proper research and first-hand experience were paramount to any sort of doctrine. It wasn’t simply about throwing money at an international issue - it was about listening to local problems, local solutions, and local thought. Local problems, local solutions. I got this. But that bench.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 8, 2013

percent increase in 2012 to $5.3 More than three-quarters of corporate respondents said their giving budgets would be flat – essentially the same as 2012 levels. The 2012 leaders were: Wells Fargo Bank ($315 million cash). The median cash amount given in 2012 among those companies surveyed was $25 million.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 11, 2013

in 2012 to $142.05 First Up: Camp Kesem Uses Social Fundraising for #GivingTuesday Success. Camp Kesem empowers college students across the United States to create a free, life-changing one-week summer camp experience for children affected by a parent’s cancer. Get ready for some awesome fundraising ideas.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Pierre Khawand has more than twenty years of experience in the software industry. The New New Inbox: How Email and Social Media Changed Our Lives , and previously The Smartphone Experiment Book-How to Select Your Smartphone in 5 Easy Steps. Find Ken on Twitter at @kenhomer. Find Kristy on Twitter at @kg.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Their marketing has tangible results: in 2012 alone they raised $33 million, and over $8 million of that was raised through their online fundraising platform. Encourage Donors to Spread the Word by Sharing Their Personal Experiences With Your Organization. Tap Into the Power of Social Proof. How can your organization apply this?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptive Model: Social Network. Why Facebook is a Fundraising Game Changer: John Haydon, blogger and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies , believes that without Facebook pushing the limits of how people use social media, fundraising wouldn’t be as social. Disruptor: Facebook. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2004.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. She has extensive experience in publishing, journalism, and marketing, with a focus in the Addiction Treatment and Substance Abuse industries, among others. Kylah earned her BA in Linguistics from the University of Maryland in 2012.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JANUARY 30, 2018

If you're new to the NPO world, consult your state and local laws about social host liability. She has extensive experience in publishing, journalism, and marketing, with a focus in the Addiction Treatment and Substance Abuse industries, among others. Kylah earned her BA in Linguistics from the University of Maryland in 2012.

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