Adopt Network Ning Support 
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Earlier this year, Ning announced that it would be dropping 40% of it’s staff and dropping the free service which came as a shock to much of the community, including author of the Ning for Dummies book Manny Hernandez and spurring many forums and blogs to create lists of Ning alternatives that were still free.
Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 16, 2010
Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Now, with the recent news from Ning that it plans to discontinue free service, I am revisiting those thoughts about “what’s really needed?
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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
APRIL 19, 2010
I was Jill of all trades, assisting with a wide range of technology needs, from training to installing local area networks. (Yes, Last week, Ning, announced a complete end to free services for its users. He is concerned about the small nonprofits and grassroots groups that will not be able to stick with Ning because of cost.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
JULY 11, 2012
If you hire a social media manager who can invest 40 hours a week in engaging your supporters online, then your ROI will be significantly higher. Your supporters and donors now expect well-executed, integrated social media campaigns. Those that stuck around are beginning to reap the rewards of early adoption.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 7, 2009
During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g. On Facebook, about 39.9%
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 31, 2009
We’ve listened to our supporters online and attempted authentic engagement with various social media platforms. Our use of social networking has exposed many cultural differences within our organization. I am part of a large group of staff within our nonprofit that interacts with our supporters on a daily basis.
Forum One
AUGUST 15, 2010
If you're going to do something sophisticated, like integrating your grants management system with your grantee community, be sure you have very solid management support, a healthy budget, and a very patient stakeholder group. Be wary of big, complex visions. Big visions often mean higher likelihood of disappointment.
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