Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

So, why another social network, especially one where the focus is to create content, not consume and the culture of it is rather secretive? I started to notice a few nonprofits adding their Snapcodes to their social media streams, inviting their audiences to follow them.

Tutorial 50

Tutorial Hype Atlanta Social Media 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2015

After a decade of embracing new social networks as they rise in popularity, in recent weeks it became clear that it was time to reassess the value of being active on so many social networks and to prioritize the social networks that most benefit Nonprofit Tech for Good. Quit a Social Network.

Social Network 100

Social Network Network Social Teen 100

Connection Cafe

AUGUST 20, 2013

For a while now, social media’s no longer seen as simply a fad of teens and college students. Anyone with an internet connection uses social media in one way or another–and that isn’t likely to change any time soon. Then, perhaps it is time to develop a social media site for your event on its own. Avoid Monotony.

Social Media 39

Social Media Share Media Social 39

Care2

MARCH 20, 2013

It lends to asking why CNN didn't have experts present to discuss important issues such as why weren't these teens educated about boundaries, and respect? Learn how to say “I’m sorry” publicly on your blog, on your website, on Twitter, Facebook, and any other channels you actively engage your audiences on.

Web 78

Web Lesson Time Channel 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2009

Forrester created the “social technographics” profile tool to help businesses understand the way different audiences engage with social media (and you can read more of my thoughts on it here ). First, exhibits that invite self-expression appeal to a tiny percentage of museum audiences. This is a problem for two reasons.

Participatory 50

Participatory Experiment Museum Teen 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

Some recent studies on social media and social networking use and baby boomers show that more and more are adopting social media. At its core, use of online social networks is still a phenomenon of the young. Generation X is the most likely group to bank, shop, and look for health information online.

Social Media 53

Social Media Media Social Social Network 53

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 26, 2006

gThe above video is one of the many social networking strategies that The Genocide Intervention Network used to transform itself from a small student group to national non-profit. This case study, " Using Network to Stop Genocide ," by Ian Boothe was published on Idealware a few days ago. Go read it.

Participatory 50

Participatory Teen Vlog Mashup 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2007

What is interesting to me about this concept of a platform for change that is very different from say - campaigns on social networking sites like Facebook or the use of widgets and charity badges on blogs for personal fundraising campaigns -- is that while Virtual Worlds are empowering individuals -- we are empowering collective action.

Virtual 50

Virtual Platform Second Life Teen 50

Museum 2.0

MARCH 16, 2009

Forrester created the “social technographics” profile tool to help businesses understand the way different audiences engage with social media (and you can read more of my thoughts on it here ). First, exhibits that invite self-expression appeal to a tiny percentage of museum audiences. This is a problem for two reasons.

Participatory 44

Participatory Experiment Museum Teen 44

Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 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!" You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

Causes 38

Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 21, 2011

Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library’s resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff. Trying to engaged the teen-to-twenty-something who normally may not use the research library. Elaine Cohen: The New York Public Library.

Game 140

Game Culture Museum Change 140

Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 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!" You have to try and attract new people to Facebook and your Cause.

Causes 38

Causes Facebook Challenge Social Media 38

NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Micro-philanthropy -- that ambiguous term that refers to all things socially networked, small-scale, and charitable -- will have matured. The fact is that program officers at foundations, boomers, and prospective employees are all turning to social networks to get a sense of your organization.

Money 53

Money Raise Contest Social Media 53

Museum 2.0

JULY 9, 2007

You’ll land on Braincake , their social networking site for girls, parents, and teachers focused on math and science education. Braincake isn’t some fakey attempt to pander to teens. It reflects the GMSP’s—and Jen’s—commitment to creating a set of programs by and for its audience: teen girls. Do you look at this?

Interview 20

Interview Museum Teen Myspace 20

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 21, 2008

Effective campaigns always keep their audience's needs in mind. Examples * Teen Health Talk engages youth to talk about health issues rather than lectures at them. You supported a cause because of how it made you feel." It's easy for nonprofits to forget who is on the receiving end of their messages.

Darfur 41

Darfur Online Children Photo 41

Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

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!" 60) Search « Would you like a share of $5 million?

Consultant 31

Consultant Myspace Social Media Advocacy 31

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

I keep hearing from nonprofits that one of the reasons they want to incorporate a social networking or media strategy is to reach a younger audience. The blog is about citizen-led social change efforts. $5 5 Philanthropist by Tom Williams is the CEO of GiveMeaning and writes about philanthropy and social networks.

Blogger 50

Blogger Change Social Philanthropy 50

Care2

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

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!" 60) Search « Would you like a share of $5 million?

Consultant 31

Consultant Social Media Myspace Advocacy 31

NTEN

JUNE 21, 2011

Goal of the centennial project was to shine the light on the library's resources and get new audiences engaged in the collections and connected to the curators and staff. Trying to engaged the teen-to-twenty-something who normally may not use the research library.

Game 52

Game Culture Change Museum 52

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 18, 2008

People who engage deeply in any online community, whether a bulletin board or social networking site, want to meet in person. But these events have benefits both in terms of audience development and word-of-mouth marketing. Audience Development These events bring in new audiences in a comfortable context.

Museum 22

Museum Hosting Model Community 22

Museum 2.0

MAY 5, 2009

We started with a brief presentation of the basics of each project, and then spent about an hour responding to questions from the audience, using illustrative images and documents to support the discussion. conference audiences are ready to work (and play). At professional conferences, we tend to spend most of our time analyzing.

Slides 20

Slides Participatory Museum Children 20

Forum One

JULY 5, 2006

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Forum One

JULY 5, 2006

Skip to Navigation Careers News Client login About Us Services Our Work Blogs Events Contact Us Home › Blogs › Influence Social Networking and #AIDS2010 Suzanne Rainey in Influence 15 Jul 2010 There’s a flurry of action this week as we await the start of the XVIII International AIDS Conference (#AIDS2010) in Vienna, Austria, next week.

Influence 52

Influence Social Media Internet Web 52

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Can they share your message and Ask with their personal and social networks? Give Every Teen the Chance to Chase Their Dream. This is your opportunity to shine the spotlight on the good work your nonprofit does, not to fill your audience’s inbox with screens and screens of text (no one’s going to read that!).

Strategy 119

Strategy Business Fundraising Campaign 119

Tech Soup

OCTOBER 26, 2010

BrdsNBz is Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina’s (APPCNC) acclaimed sexual health text line for North Carolina teenagers, where we provide safe and accurate answers to teens’ sexual health questions via text message. I learned very quickly: Twitter is not the way to reach my intended audience.

North Carolina 59

North Carolina Community Teen Twitter 59

Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007

In January, there was an interesting CNET article about "Generation We" --kids growing up today who are constantly plugged in, not to their own personal gadgets, but to a larger social network. They expect their computer experiences, like in-person play experiences, to be social. So what does this mean for museums?

Second Life 20

Second Life Teen Virtual Museum 20

Museum 2.0

APRIL 30, 2007

Do you want to offer audio or video programming to an international audience for free? Start working the social network sites. If you had one youth educator, would you expect them to develop and run overnights AND scout programs AND teen programs AND toddler programs AND outreach AND… of course not. Pod or Vodcast.

Museum 20

Museum Advice Interview Web 20

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Harness the power of social dynamics by : Making sure your donors, Board members, volunteers, and supporters have opportunities to invite people in their social networks to events and fundraisers or to follow your organization online. This is a ready audience for altruistic appeals. People actually want a challenge.

Hints 132

Hints People Giving Donation 132

Bloomerang

APRIL 2, 2021

Julia Campbell will provide a framework for evaluating the best platforms for your unique organization, as well as ideas for creating great social media content your audience will love. We have a huge audience. We’re going to talk about Emerging Trends in Nonprofit Social Media Marketing. Julia: Yes.

Social Media 77

Social Media Trend Video Marketing 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2009

The audience was also more male than female (60%, according to one estimate), certainly more liberal than conservative (at one point someone asked how many Republicans were in the audience and only 10 people raised their hands, out of 1000+!), How appropriate for this audience!) and disconcertingly white.

Grant 90

Grant Personal Reflection New York City 90