Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Twitter and Facebook have been crucial in recruiting new pro bono consultants and connecting with nonprofits that could benefit from our Service Grant projects. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. We use Hootsuite and Sprout Social to manage our accounts and track metrics.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. The ROI for us is measured in lives saved more than just the money raised to do so. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general?

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2011

By Brett Meyer, Communications Director, NTEN As part of our effort to build the subscriber base for NTEN:Change , our quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders , we purchased advertising space – on Facebook, LinkedIn, and in GrantStation 's weekly newsletter. We'd be interested in hearing about your efforts to calculate ROI.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2009

This week's theme is social media ROI. That's what I've been thinking, speaking, and writing about and have also recruited guest posts on this topic. I keep thinking of the advice offered by Charlene Li on whether investing in social media at some level is a yes or not question. This week's theme is social media ROI.

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Achieve

JULY 2, 2019

Obviously, I was flattered, but also anxious to deliver a lecture that could bring true value to nonprofit professionals. . Now I recognize that many nonprofit organizations may not be able to send their team to conferences, so I’ve rounded up an overview of the ten social media mistakes discussed at Planet Philanthropy: . was born.

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Kindful

AUGUST 17, 2021

As you’ve likely noticed, digital fundraising is changing the way nonprofits are communicating with their supporters. In fact, Forbes recently reported that 75% of nonprofits surveyed shared that, since the pandemic occurred, they’ve been looking for advice on finding new ways to fundraise through digital technology.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2011

Yesterday on Google +, John Haydon made a provocative statement: “It’s a big mistake to say that nonprofits should wait on Google +&#. I think nonprofits should wait or rather don’t jump in deeply with a heavy time investment quite yet. Don’t just do an ROI analysis with your social time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 20, 2010

One of the reasons I made a commitment to blogging about professional topics regularly was because I was inspired by Marnie’s nonprofit technology blog, ext. David was interested in learning more about what American nonprofits were doing with social media, he asked me for some advice. Example: Red Cross.

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Achieve

JUNE 1, 2023

Your nonprofit likely has plenty of strategies for gathering direct donor feedback. Identifying and leveraging these times will help your nonprofit make the most of ideal giving opportunities. An estimated $3 billion was donated to nonprofits in the U.S. In fact, nonprofits received 5% of all 2022 revenue on December 31.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Multi-channel marketing is the practice of communicating and marketing across many channels. By leveraging multiple communication channels—email, mobile, direct mail, websites, social media, paid and earned media, SEO, and more, you expand your reach to engage new donors and supporters. Why is it important for nonprofits?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

This is the sixth post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Qgiv

JUNE 23, 2021

Your ideal audience is unique to your nonprofit and your peer-to-peer fundraising event. You’re looking for people who care about and will support your nonprofit’s mission and are interested in the event you’re hosting. Your audience is as unique as your nonprofit. What other ways can you get more eyes on your fundraiser?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Did you know that, on average, 88% of total nonprofit donations comes from just 12% of donors? This small portion of your nonprofit’s supporter base is known as your major donors. To secure the support of these crucial donors, your nonprofit needs to build a robust major gifts fundraising strategy. What is a major gift?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

The Zoetica Salon is a free online space for informal peer learning about nonprofits and social media. It is a place to share resources and ask and answer questions. Many nonprofit social media managers shared tips and advice. How do you measure the your organization’s influence in social channels ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Photo by Marcopolos I'm a few weeks away from SXSW where I'll be leading a session called " Nonprofit Social Media ROI Poetry Slam " which will incorporate a lot of audience interaction. What's also different is that more and more people are viewing the back channel as integrated with the conference networking and participant learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Once a year in June, I do an overall benchmarking and ROI analysis of my blog using particular metrics. Where Are The Gen-Y Bloggers Who Write About Nonprofits and Social Change? Pimp My Nonprofit Panel at SXSW. Reports of the Death of Social Networking for Nonprofits Are Not True! Social Media ROI: Compare With Paper.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

Bethany Deines and Betsy Woods Last month, shortly after Trust Agents by Chris Brogan and Julien Smith was published, there was discussion on nonprofit blogs about how to apply some of the principles to a nonprofit context. Frank Barry chimed in with a follow up post illustrating trust agent characteristics with nonprofit examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2008

We've used our online channels to keep the public updated on the campaign. This contest marked the first time we were able to put a notice about taking a social media action in our internal communications channels and I believe that was the key to our success. that are easy to grab and use. We have the luxury of being able to do both.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 22, 2018

Opening Advice: First do no harm. There’s a good chance the ROI will be worth it, but you need to put in the work. A typical ceiling for a small to medium nonprofit might be $5,000 or $10,000 per year. Via what channels? One final piece of advice: Use a lifeline. Now drop and give us 20. Write your answers down.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

TechSoup continued its Social Media Mondays in May with a discussion on Twitter to expand on the resources offered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki. The second installment of the weekly TweetChat series offered some useful advice on nonprofit Twitter use, a tool that can be difficult to understand for many nonprofit leaders.

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Care2

MARCH 26, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Overall, the nonprofit online landscape looks good.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" based nonprofit to apply to the YouTube Nonprofit Program.

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" based nonprofit to apply to the YouTube Nonprofit Program.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 13, 2012

”— the fundraiser and strategist in me can't help but think how this kind of behavior and interaction applies to ways nonprofits are trying to engage with their constituents. Advice abounds about tricks and tips for engaging the social sphere. You should use certain key words. Post your comments in the form of a question.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

We are here to talk about “How to Get a Return on Your Nonprofit Technology Investment.” And, you know, I started way back working inside a nonprofit in 1991. Coming up like next month October will be 30 years since I started working inside a nonprofit organization. So my advice for you here, low tech.

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Bloomerang

JANUARY 11, 2024

Today’s question comes from a nonprofit employee who wants tips to improve first-time donor retention: Dear Charity Clairity, What tips would you give to a small to medium-size shop to improve first-time donor retention? What can I do to make the ROI better? How do you channel gratitude to first-time donors? Interesting stuff!

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Neon CRM

APRIL 27, 2023

Holding events is a great way for nonprofits to raise money, engage constituents, and raise their profile. And if you don’t have a solid event planning strategy in place, your nonprofit’s next gala, fundraiser, or walkathon could end up costing you more in time, energy, and money than what your event ends up raising. Let’s get started!

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 27, 2020

Marketing and fundraising at a nonprofit is tough. . But knowing which channels to tap, what your messaging should be, and how to diversify your marketing mix can be overwhelming. . I asked them to describe their organization, their position, and offer their expert advice. . Right now you’re likely dealing with a major crisis ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Many nonprofits considering starting a blog should look at a team approach so the onus isn't on one person to blog. " Nonprofits and Web2.0 Alexandra Samuels has a terrific post on Best Practices for Nonprofits Using Web.2.0. The Technovist offers some 5 tips for nonprofits to get started with social networking sites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2010

Many nonprofits have are actively exploring social media - from dipping in their toes into the water with a low-investment experiment to jumping off the cliff. Measure Everything: Is Your Nonprofit Facebook Page Worth It? Perhaps more relevant for nonprofits is this report specifically for nonprofits.

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BoardAssist

MARCH 2, 2014

From fundraising advice to reading how Google Maps is fighting poverty, we were inspired to do more. Does your nonprofit’s website suck? That’s just one of the 10 Reasons Your Nonprofit Should NOT Be on Facebook according to nonprofit marketing pro John Haydon. . Hopefully these posts will inspire you as well. .

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

You can read her awesome advice in many leading industry publications and blogs, as well as her own website. She is a nonprofit founder, former ED herself, and I always like to get that perspective whenever possible. ” Lots of great advice for you on getting a kickstart for your end-of-year fundraising campaigns. .

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Bloomerang

APRIL 16, 2024

As a nonprofit event planner, you know that any successful event needs a clear blueprint, volunteer and staff support, and strong attendee engagement. Event management software for nonprofits brings all planning elements together in one place, streamlining your preparation and saving your team time and stress. Your budget.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

So the superintendent, His name is Keith Lester, in his planning process, did a series of interviews with organizations, nonprofit, even corporate, and then also spoke with families and said. In our nonprofit sector, I think we use that a lot. Are communication channels clear? How can we work together to fix it? Steven: Yeah.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 18, 2011

In February 2006, WITNESS first social media tool was the launch of its YouTube Channel. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how? Please summarize your ROI. Currently, WITNESS’ ROI tracking is measured by way of increase in awareness and donations. What social media tools are you currently utilizing?

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" All great questions! The Twitter community likes to be engaged.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

James Young talked about how nonprofits are using these tools for campaigns , Randi Zuckerberg gave an overview of Facebook and nonprofit activity and Scott Goodstein shared his experience from the Obama Campaign. Nonprofit Organizations. The panel format was conversational.

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