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Five Reasons Why Your Nonprofit Should Hire a Social Media Manager

Nonprofit Tech for Good

My last full-time, Monday-through-Friday job was as an outreach director for a small international development organization in San Francisco. Adding social media to that already packed job description just would not have been possible. You need a good avatar. And that’s not good and it’s happening more and more.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. In 2013, I am focused on changing that.

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Of course, most nonprofits will not use all the sites listed above, but the time frame does at least allow you to craft a reasonable job description. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace?

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Of course, most nonprofits will not use all the sites listed above, but the time frame does at least allow you to craft a reasonable job description. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace?

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22 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. Of course, most nonprofits will not use all the sites listed above, but the time frame does at least allow you to craft a reasonable job description. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. If you are looking for a new job or want to build or enhance your personal brand online, Re.vu A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. If you are looking for a new job or want to build or enhance your personal brand online, Re.vu A website that allows you to create an image with a mosaic of your Twitter Followers’ avatars. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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