Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. As a result, social media strategies are often used to supplement in-person events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The Cute Dog Theory or more precisely the Cute Animal Theory states that including cute animals in your social media content inspires more people to share the content. If don’t believe that is true, check out this YouTube video from VW of dogs barking the theme from Star Wars as a Superbowl Teaser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

" Hunger is not only local issue, but also a global one. obesity and chronic hunger and malnutrition. I also kept thinking about the inspiring social media infused fund raising that Connie Reece , David Neff , and Mike Chapman (through the local Austin Social Media Club and 501 Tech Club ) have been doing for the Austin Foodbank.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2009

Hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these hard times. Bloggers have helped raised awareness of this important issue. Tyson Foods has perfected a social media strategy that leverages blog comments for food donations as noted on the Fast Company blog ,part of its innovative giving series.

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2016

Raising general awareness for your cause. As a result, your P2P campaign will grow your presence in these targets, and your awareness will eventually spill into new targets. The Boston Marathon — Supporters of an organization can pledge to raise a certain amount of money, in order to run the race in the name of a charity.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 16, 2009

Chris Brogan , social media rock star and community-building expert, is doing something incredible at SXSW this year: he's teaming up with do-gooders like Beth Kanter to spread awareness of the The Pledge to End Hunger by Share Our Strength and Tyson Foods.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Using a mix of social media and email communications, more than 9.4 Social fundraisers. Peer-to-peer fundraising will likely naturally take place on social media, but you can take it a step further by adding a fun, competitive element. To be a HERO, you simply have to donate, share, or spread awareness in some way.

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