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10 Common Mistakes Made by Nonprofits on Social Media

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The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. Using a horizontal logo for your avatar. Quite often your nonprofit’s story can be much better told through images. Absolutely not!

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Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

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Write social media and mobile technology policies. Hire a graphic designer to design a square avatar(s). Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Add “Donate Now” button to your home page. Add social networking icons. Select a donate now vendor.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

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The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices.

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HOW TO: Tap into the Power of Cause Awareness Days

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You can also participate in the annual #GivingTuesday ( givingtuesday.org ) campaign which now raises an average of 50 percent more in total donations each year for participating nonprofits. This page should also prominently feature a donate button, an e-newsletter, mobile alert opt-in forms, and social network icons.

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Top 5 Social Media Best Practices for #GivingTuesday

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Prominently feature the date (November 28), the #GivingTuesday hashtag, a “Donate” button, links to your social networks, social sharing, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Optional: List three additional calls-to-action (share on social media, become a monthly donor, become a #GivingTuesday Ambassador, etc.).

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International Directory of Verified NGOs Launching Early 2015

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While many international NGO online directories do exist, the ability for international NGOs worldwide to accept online donations through the soon-to-be-launched .NGO A featured avatar and header image. A “Donate Now” button. Social sharing functionality. ONG Profile Includes: 1. Sign up for.NGO Alerts!

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12 Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

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Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network. Google+ isn’t for all nonprofits, but for those that have actively adopted a pro-social media policy, it’s worth the time investment to experiment with Google+. Google+ is a visual social network.

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