Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Some common metrics to monitor are website traffic, blog traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, online dollars raised, volunteers, and event attendees. Use a Square Version of Your Organization’s Logo as Your Avatar on Social Media Sites. Be Consistent When Reserving Vanity URLs. Of course not!

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Social Media Media Avatar Organization 213

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

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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Awareness Causes Social Media Mobile 255

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

With an objective eye and knowledge gained from utilizing online technology for nonprofits for more than 15 years, Heather will review: The design and navigation of your nonprofit’s website to ensure that the aesthetic and functionality is compatible with today’s online donors and supporters. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

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Social Media Communication Media Online 170

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

With an objective eye and knowledge gained from utilizing online technology for nonprofits for more than 15 years, Heather will review: The design and navigation of your nonprofit’s website to ensure that the aesthetic and functionality is compatible with today’s online donors and supporters. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

Social Media 150

Social Media Communication Media Online 150

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

e-Newsletter. Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Calls to action: sign a petition, call Congress, event announcements, volunteer requests, urgent donation appeals, etc. Photos and slideshows.

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Google Practice gMail Avatar 191

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 9, 2012

Working within the confines of an almost non-existent online communications budget, my primary responsibilities were to maintain our website and publish a twice-monthly e-newsletter, quarterly print newsletter, and numerous print fundraising appeals through out the year. You need a good avatar. The era of winging it is over.

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Social Media Management Media Social 262

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

e-Newsletter. Add your nonprofit’s Twibbon/avatar to your Google+ Profile picture. Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Calls to action: sign a petition, call Congress, event announcements, volunteer requests, urgent donation appeals, etc. Photos and slideshows.

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Google Practice gMail Avatar 206

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 26, 2009

Your organization can create a page on your Web site announcing the new App and promote it in your e-newsletter and on social networking sites. As an iPhone user, I personally would love to download the Apps of my favorite nonprofits and have their avatars displayed on my iPhone. They give no explanation as to why.

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Avatar Houston Adopt Nonprofit 201

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. A great source for free icons to use on your website, blog, Facebook Page, in your e-mail newsletter, etc. A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. e-Newsletter.

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Fun Resource Stats Wikipedia 230

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

With an objective eye and knowledge gained from utilizing online technology for nonprofits for more than 15 years, Heather will review: The design and navigation of your nonprofit’s website to ensure that the aesthetic and functionality is compatible with today’s online donors and supporters. The design and content of your nonprofit’s blog.

Social Media 100

Social Media Communication Media Online 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com. DailyFeats :: dailyfeats.com.

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Fun Resource Audio Stats 274

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

Many of your supporters are becoming overwhelmed with tweets, status updates, emails, texts, and print and broadcast media and because of that it’s getting more difficult for your “Thank You” message to stand out from all the noise. e-Newsletter. Send handwritten notes to donors and supporters.

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Social Media Media Management Social 234

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

And given that the primary focus of your fundraising event will be actual fundraising, you want to ensure you provide ample opportunities for donations. Look for a platform that combines ticketing with donation requests. Things Supporters are Looking for in a Virtual Fundraiser. Be sure to hire someone you can count on.

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Virtual Fundraising Registration Hosting 97

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Facebook Practice Avatar Nonprofit 364

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

If you hire a social media manager who can invest 40 hours a week in engaging your supporters online, then your ROI will be significantly higher. Your supporters and donors now expect well-executed, integrated social media campaigns. The decision to invest time in these sites depends on your supporter base.

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Social Media Media Ning Social 232

AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

And given that the primary focus of your fundraising event will be actual fundraising, you want to ensure you provide ample opportunities for donations. Look for a platform that combines ticketing with donation requests. Things Supporters are Looking for in a Virtual Fundraiser. Be sure to hire someone you can count on.

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Virtual Fundraising Registration Hosting 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. After a supporter follows your nonprofit, your avatar is how they will mentally and visually connect your brand to your Instagram posts. Add “Donate” stickers to your stories. A “Donate” buttons to livestreams.

Practice 363

Practice Nonprofit Avatar Social Media 363

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new tool in each edition. This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk. GroupMe :: groupme.com.

Fun 258

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Nonprofits must now communicate with five generations of donors , supporters, and communities served: 1. Goals (Increase traffic, followers, donations, etc.). Action Items (Mobile-optimize donate page, launch presence on Instagram, host Google+ Hangout, rebrand social networks, etc.). Baby Boomers (Born 1946-1964, aged 50-68).

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Mobile Chapter Fundraising YouTube 203

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. Network for Good now offers mobile-optimized donate pages and donation “Share” functionality.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 258

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. Network for Good now offers mobile-optimized donate pages and donation “Share” functionality.

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 207

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

and its tools – websites, e-newsletters and “Donate Now” buttons – are much better summarized as the Web 1.0: Chapter 1 :: The Importance of Selecting the Right Donate Now Vendor. With the launch of Google Wallet “Donate” buttons, the future has arrived. However, defining Web 1.0

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Social Media Social Chapter Media 247

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

e-Newsletter [see right column]. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource of the Week” features a new resource/tool in each edition. A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. Zeen :: zeen.com. Wufoo :: wufoo.com. Worldometers :: worldometers.info.

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Free Mobile Nonprofit Map 280

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. Nonprofits could use Bravo to capture testimonials from donors and supporters or position statements from advocates and activists – and they do offer discounts for nonprofits. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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Web Tools Free Mobile 262

NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Each Friday in December, we asked people to donate the cost of a package of frozen peas to help fight breast cancer. When people logged in on Fridays, they saw hundreds of frozen pea avatars from people who were fighting breast cancer. Tags: Newsletter NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications.

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Social Media Media Cancer Social 62

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. Nonprofits could use Bravo to capture testimonials from donors and supporters or position statements from advocates and activists – and they do offer discounts for nonprofits.

Web 276

Web Tools Free Mobile 276

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

Fun 259

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 259

Get Fully Funded

APRIL 17, 2023

Your nonprofit’s donors are valuable for the donations they make now and all the future ones they’ll make, too. They’ll support you more enthusiastically, anyway. So, getting a donation is more about telling a compelling story than targeting people with deep pockets. Their wealth isn’t any indication of their generosity.

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Donor Profile Nonprofit Exercise 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

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Web Tools Free Social Media 241

Care2

APRIL 17, 2008

Presenting nonprofits with somewhat of a paradox is the fact that 52% of respondents think its important that nonprofits use social media to connect with supporters. When asked what types of information they would prefer to receive through social media, "Donation/Information Requests" ranked last, preferred by only 22% of donors.

Social Network 28

Social Network Social Media Network Advocacy 28

Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Presenting nonprofits with somewhat of a paradox is the fact that 52% of respondents think its important that nonprofits use social media to connect with supporters. When asked what types of information they would prefer to receive through social media, "Donation/Information Requests" ranked last, preferred by only 22% of donors.

Social Network 28

Social Network Social Media Network Donor 28

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

e-Newsletter. A section of the e-newsletter entitled “Resource Spotlight” features a new resource/tool in each edition. This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. 2dCode :: 2d-code.co.uk.

Fun 100

Fun Resource Mobile Social Media 100