Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Social Media: A Bubble About to Burst – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Are your nonprofit staffers addicted to social media? Check it out and submit a photo yourself!

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

So now that it’s over, I wanted to share some thoughts that might help you and your nonprofit. For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point! Early on, it became clear that photos and videos could make or break a Movember campaign.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re part of an animal shelter, wildlife conservation organization, or advocacy group, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving world of nonprofit marketing. Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. Build authentic relationships.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

The millennial generation has a lot to offer and shares a deep commitment to building a better world. They do pretty much everything online – from dating and movies to advocacy. Main photo courtesy of Jopwell.com. We’d love to learn what works for your organization in the comments below!

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Care2

APRIL 11, 2013

Users were more than twice as likely to like, share, or comment on a Photo post than any other content. Mobile Advocacy Nonprofit Benchmark Studies social media' On average they''re posting about once per day, though large groups posted twice as frequently.

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NTEN

AUGUST 5, 2014

See photo on the left) Together, we joined forces and presented on the top tips and tools for creating visual media with a limited budget, and explained why its so important. Advocacy E-mail email marketing Fundraising mfom14 tools visual communications visual media Communications Fundraising'

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 23, 2009

Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. I can’t wait to hear your ideas on this and to share mine, too. Photo: Howard Lake. So how does a cause, an organization, a campaign re-emerge?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Azavea explores this topic in a newly released whitepaper and documents how they built a prototype mobile app (for iPhone and Android) that overlays historical photos on the modern city streets of Philadelphia.

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Care2

DECEMBER 9, 2012

My Facebook stream has been filled with nonprofits and businesses asking me to “like” photos, political statements, new products, petitions, etc. Check out this update from Walmart who thought the best way to engage their 25 million Facebook likers was to say “ We know you like to be the first to comment.

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Leave comments on blogs.

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NTEN

APRIL 2, 2014

The Power of Tech in Advocacy & Organizing 14NTC: We came, we tweeted, we played with Legos. Please let us know in the comments. And then we took a long nap! Relive the conference experience and learn from many of the 2,120 attendees through this content round-up! Did we miss anything? 14ntc Community NTC press'

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 18, 2011

You can visit the original post and comment there, or see the repost in full below. You also have media of various kinds that you can use in messaging, calls to action, and in the advocacy for your work in front of teachers, administrators and ultimately policymakers. Photo credit: Flickr leehaywood. Your Opportunity.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

Something I’d like to focus on today comes about from two things: Tuesday, the eCampaigning Report was released that showed data and best practices for campaigning and advocacy online; and yesterday I met with a local climate change focused nonprofit organization about some of the work they are doing. Take action on Climate Change.

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NTEN

APRIL 23, 2010

Flicker photo: alanak What's the difference between magical and creepy? One of the things we all love about the social web is that it's so much easier to share than ever before. One of the things we all love about the social web is that it's so much easier to share than ever before.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 24, 2015

People interact with it and share it on their own accounts. I’ve Got A Name does a great job combining appreciation with advocacy. Here is a textbook appreciation post: a photo of their intern, giving him props in the copy, a call to action woven in the post and a hashtag. Easier than snail mail, eh? Final Thoughts.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Share a story, donate money, sign up for a contest, watch a video, etc.). Add visual variety by highlighting new photos, captions, and links in the slide rotation every week. Media – Photos, Video, Audio. Share compelling content on Facebook (1-2 times a day), Twitter (at least once a day), and other social media channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

However, to stand out from the other nearly one hundred million Facebook Pages vying for likes, comments, and shares, your nonprofit needs to excel at Facebook to ensure News Feed exposure. Ensure that when potential new followers land on your Facebook Page, the design of your cover photo and your avatar is visually compelling.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Reader Comments (7) Excellent stats Allyson.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Created a wall of 5,000 signers photos.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2011

Stacey Monk of Epic Change, Mark Horvath of Invisible People, and Estrella Rosenberg of Big Love, Little Hearts shared their perspectives on authentic storytelling from personal experiences. How are you creating safe space for your supporters to share their experience? Please share what you’ve learned with us in the comments.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Post a comment and let us know what you think.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Post a comment and let us know what you think.

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Care2

MAY 7, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) How many photos were submitted?

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 4, 2012

share resources or get their message out. shares important locations and resources related to the organization's. Collecting and Sharing Mobile Resources. libraries and other organizations: collecting and sharing the “best of” relevant mobile resources for their patrons, clients, and supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 19, 2012

Flickr Photo by Mburpee. GEO’s 2012 National Conference shared a range of perspectives and new ideas for smarter grantmaking that leads to better results and presents opportunities for participants to learn from the wisdom and experience of their peers. .” Fulton’s talk was timely.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) “10 Fast Tips…”] 6.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2008

I put it on SlideShare a few days ago and it already has 1400 views - so I thought I'd share it here. In this talk, Ethan points out that the Web was invented so physicists could share research papers, but Web2.0 was invented because people want to share cute pictures of their cats. Please leave a pointer in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2009

The batch of books in the photo above found a new home at In Defense of Animal and Funding Information Center in Texas. It's about a lot more things, but I'm hoping you will share your thoughts on that in the comments. The best comment gets the above copy of Secrets of Simplicity! Simplicity is a good thing.

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Care2

APRIL 26, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This month's event included a candidate for public office, sharing his experience on how to use social media to engage voters. The campaign is also on Google+ and uses SoundCloud , a social media company that allows one to record audio messages and share them online. Share in the comments below. development.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) ” Whereas Web 1.0

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Care2

MARCH 4, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) Reader Comments (12) Great list, Allyson.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 25, 2018

These relationships can be strengthened, “through some combination of reciprocal following, through sharing and liking the users’ messages, and through mentioning and acknowledging the user in targeted social media messages." Organizations need to build and strengthen relationships with their followers through dialogue and interactions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 20, 2009

Photo by Mansikka. Nonprofit Use #2: Sharing Knowledge/Resources As Community of Practice Hashtags can create an ad hoc community of practice or a channel for people in a field to informally share resources or conversation. What is a #HashTag? A hashtag is this symbol: #. That's, of course, if the tag used is unique enough.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2008

Photo by Vagamundo. from advocacy groups to local community co-ops - work directly or indirectly to bring about financial systems reform. Jeremiah Owyang shares out four questions that you should answer about social media an economic downturn. Hundreds of nonprofits across the U.S. I've remixed them with a nonprofit view point.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 5, 2017

Make sure you have someone armed with a camera to capture photos and videos of every event to show people what you’re all about. Use social widgets to allow easy interactions such as like, share, comment, etc. By liking or sharing your content, they are giving their endorsement, which can help promote your brand.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

We asked some of our favorite nonprofit tech friends to share ideas for how organizations can use social media to build meaningful relationships with their supporters—donors, influencers and activists—and what that looks like on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Start by responding to comments on their posts or sharing their material.

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