Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

1) Your avatar is cropped, shrunk, blurry, or too small to make an impact. The vast majority of logos are horizontal and when uploaded to social networks they either get cropped or shrunk so small that they are visually illegible. Social networks have become an integral part of nonprofit online communications and fundraising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

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 social networking icons. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your social networking communities. Create a Twitter Profile. Set up Flickr Profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2014

With more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. Invest in quality graphic design for your Avatar (a.k.a.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . Your Google/Gmail Account becomes the basis of your personal Google+ Profile and similar to Facebook, you must have a personal Google+ Profile before you can create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . Your Google/Gmail Account becomes the basis of your personal Google+ Profile and similar to Facebook, you must have a personal Google+ Profile before you can create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now that Google+ is open to everyone, all nonprofit staff can start experimenting and familiarizing themselves with Google+ before the brand pages, also known as Google+ Business Profiles , are launched later this month. A Google Account is different from a Google Profile. Create a Google Profile. Set up your Google Profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

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. Create an ambassador sign up page and provide sample email text and social media graphics/avatars. Best Practice #4: Activate Your Networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2011

In the meantime, nonprofit staff can prepare for the launch of the new brand pages, also known as Google+ Entity Profiles , by creating a Google Account and then setting up your personal Google Profile (which then also becomes your personal Google+ Profile when you get invited to join Google+ or the site comes out of beta).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2014

In simple terms, if your NGO, nonprofit, or charity purchases a.NGO domain, then you will be automatically be provided a profile in the new.NGO Global Directory. Until then, below is a draft design of the new profiles ( submit your feedback ) that will be launched in conjunction with the new.NGO Global Directory.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 22, 2011

Now, to get started with launching a new Foursquare Page for your nonprofit: 1) Create a personal profile on Foursquare first, and then a Page. Whether you ever use the personal profile is up to you, but to get started you do need to first create a personal account. Automation on social networks is an absolute worst practice.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 26, 2010

Thousands of nonprofits haven’t logged into their MySpace profiles in months, or even a year or more. Age, class, race, and location play a huge role in who uses what social networking sites. I am definitely not a fan of automation on social networks. They want a human behind the avatar. Comments are up.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

To jump-start your group, you will need to promote it on your website, in your e-newsletter, and in your social networking profiles. Don’t try to be clever and put your Facebook Page or Twitter Profile. Use a Horizontal Avatar. It needs to be a strong avatar that makes a solid first impression.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 26, 2021

She has 20 years of event experience under her belt and is a master networker. Ari is the creator of DEGY World, an immersive avatar event platform. Click the “bell” on their profile to get notified whenever they are speaking in a room and never miss out. You can find Linda in almost every Room that has to do with events!

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Byte Technology

AUGUST 8, 2017

Still others allow back and forth dialogues between your site’s users and frequent visitors and those who follow you on various social networking sites. With BuddyPress you can build member profiles, create user groups and activity streams and set up notification alerts and dedicated messaging.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Prominently feature the date, hashtag, a fundraising goal, a “Donate” button , links to your social networks, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Provide sample email text and social media graphics and avatars to your ambassadors. Create a landing page on your website , a microsite , or use a fundraising platform. are still available.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Small nonprofits can barely invest the time it takes to manage a Facebook Page and Twitter Profile. As a result of this temporary decline in social media ROI, web and email campaigns are being rejuvenated and very soon digital payments within social networks will revitalize online fundraising. Yeah, right.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring. That said, my Pinterest Profile for “Nonprofit Organizations” ( pinterest.com/nonprofitorgs ) will only follow nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

For example, the Latin America Work Group’s website is www.lawg.org , but when the organization was setting up its profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, “lawg” was not available on all three sites. Use a Square Version of Your Organization’s Logo as Your Avatar on Social Media Sites. Learn Basic HTML.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

Increased Networking Opportunities. Attendees can use the platform to not only attend these online networking sessions but they can use the platform to access chat tools. For specific networking events or sessions, try to include video chat for a more authentic and engaging attendee experience. Social Media Integrations.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 17, 2020

Increased Networking Opportunities. Attendees can use the platform to not only attend these online networking sessions but they can use the platform to access chat tools. For specific networking events or sessions, try to include video chat for a more authentic and engaging attendee experience. Social Media Integrations.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 26, 2021

She has 20 years of event experience under her belt and is a master networker. Ari is the creator of DEGY World, an immersive avatar event platform. Click the “bell” on their profile to get notified whenever they are speaking in a room and never miss out. You can find Linda in almost every Room that has to do with events!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

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. Related Webinar: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2006

I attended a meeting at the SLTechSoup Office, a discussion forum on Avatar Marketing hosted by Harvard Berkman Center , and visited a donation site for the Make A Wish Foundation. If you want to talk about nonprofit involvement on Second Life, come on over the Omidyar Network where there is a lively discussion going on.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

If your event is broad in scope, consider creating avatars for each attendee group so you can really take a look at what their motivations may be for attending. Networking opportunities should be made as accessible as possible. Video incorporated into an otherwise text-based presentation can be beneficial, for example.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

If your event is broad in scope, consider creating avatars for each attendee group so you can really take a look at what their motivations may be for attending. Networking opportunities should be made as accessible as possible. Video incorporated into an otherwise text-based presentation can be beneficial, for example.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2010

Online, the process and attributes that succeed are traits you’d normally associate with an individual: authenticity, relationships, conversations, etc. So, how do you respond?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. 1) Maximize your Instagram Profile Photo and Bio. First, make sure that your nonprofit uses a well-designed, visually-striking profile photo a.k.a. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Care2

JANUARY 30, 2011

Similar discussions surfaced last year during Iran’s Green Revolution, when many people on social media overlaid a green shade to their avatars and profile pictures to show their solidarity with the people of Iran. Yet due to old fashion organizing on the ground, the protests have escalated.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2007

As Allan points out, there is a steeper learning curve and will require more resources to go to scale than say a Facebook profile. What about the networking opportunities? d certainly want to get on avatar and get the chance to chat with Mr. Fanton directly about the foundation???s But, what about education programs?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Network for Good now offers mobile-optimized donate pages and donation “Share” functionality. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. As I said in the book and many times since, there are no cutting corners on the Social Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Chapter 1 :: Network for Good. Network for Good now offers mobile-optimized donate pages and donation “Share” functionality. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. As I said in the book and many times since, there are no cutting corners on the Social Web.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Based in the U.K., 360 Panorama :: occipital.com/360/app.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. Niche Networks and Early Adoption (Instagram, Tumblr, Ning, Change.org, Care2, Wiser Earth, BlackPlanet, Quepasa, New Myspace): 5-10 Hours Weekly. That said, a couple of minor tweaks are necessary. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 6, 2008

Yes, I see the secondary benefit it provides to others in my network, but that's not what drives me. This is a community-building step in which you create a basic profile (selecting an artwork from the museum's collection as your avatar) and join the community of collection taggers. Here's how it works. Step 1: join the posse.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Based in the U.K., 360 Panorama :: occipital.com/360/app.

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