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Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That said, I am currently in Southeast Asia presenting social media trainings to nonprofits in Malaysia, Singapore and Manila – most of which are just getting started with using social media. Use a Square Version of Your Organization’s Logo as Your Avatar on Social Media Sites. Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

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11 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will. However, as I learned from spending two weeks in Asia this past December , the news sources you watch and consume can dramatically effect your consciousness and ultimately your social media voice.

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How Many Hours Per Week Should Your Nonprofit Invest in Social Media?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s important to note that the time requirements for each tool are fluid and are always changing from week to week, but the estimates do provide a framework that will help you draft a realistic social media manager job description and decide what social media tools your nonprofit can utilize based on your capacity.

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10 Signs Your Small Nonprofit Excels at Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

All these new tools and trends are exciting, but impossible to effectively utilize if you don’t have a full-time new media manager. Tools like Canva and Pablo make it super easy. Your nonprofit has a visually compelling avatar that is used consistently on all social networks. All that said, don’t worry too much.

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Second Life and Communities of Practice Group Action Learning Project

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And, that's why I really enjoy being a member of Cpsquared community because I get to explore online technology tools (in this case for online facilitation/collaboration) with really thoughtful people. On the third level, is to look at the various tools in Second Life and match them the activities. I met with the group last week.

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11 Types of Photos Nonprofits Should Post on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

You’ll need to invest in a photo-editing software or app that will allow you to edit, crop and insert text or your nonprofit’s logo or avatar into your photos. Like any other communications and fundraising tool, social media requires staff time, training, experience, hardware and software. ” and how destructive it is.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

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The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. That said, to be alerted of new low-cost or free resources and tools available for nonprofits, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 For example, see Plan Asia’s Flavors Page at flavors.me/planasia.

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