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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen is an independent scholar with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions.

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Cut Through the Clutter: Why Storytelling Matters for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks.

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Using Social Networking Sites for Campaigns: An Interview with Carie Lewis, HSUS

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In April, I blogged about HSUS "Stop Canada's Cruel Seal Hunt" campaign over at blogher and my blog and last December on my blog as part of a roundup of articles on using social networking spaces for campaigns. tools for online advocacy. Tell me about the Stop Canada's Cruel Seal Hunt campaign?

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Email is dead … long live Email?

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Recent studies suggest that there is a demographic shift happening – social media being more primary communications avenues for Millenials and Gen Y, and email for everyone older. I was having lunch with a friend this week, who runs a small advocacy organization in Canada, that relies heavily on the use of email lists.

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Webinar: Monthly Donors, Social Media, and Cross-Channel Integration: Critical Tactics to Boost Your Fundraising in 2013

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Leads acquired online are often best nurtured through social networks and converted in the mail, or over the phone if you're after monthly donors. Direct mail donors give more if they are hearing from you via email and social networks. Sarah Alexander is the Deputy Organizing Director at Food & Water Watch.

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Feeling Inspired Thanks to NTEN and the ConnectingUp! Conference

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Since there are no 211-type phone/internet services in Australia (that I know of), I was lucky enough to speak about our unique service (provided in the US and Canada) with many nonprofits and charities in Australia. He was ahead of the game on advocacy and education through social media and awareness.

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Social Media Webinar on June 10th - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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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!" Click here to register.