Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

What a passionate, amazing group of people who are running these small and mid-sized nonprofits, many in remote and rural wilderness locations in the US. I learned of two terrific examples of small nonprofit leveraging social media and user created content for their campaigns. The Hold A Sign Meme.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

If your nonprofit has not edited its email newsletter in the last 6 months, it’s probably time. Here are 10 things your nonprofit should NOT do on its next email newsletter. If your nonprofit offers multiple programs and and services that do not naturally fit together, information on the different topics should not be included.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2015

When a question about the color of a dress went viral, several nonprofits joined the conversation to help their messages spread along the viral wave. Did these nonprofits use a sophisticated communications tactic, or did they just jump on a vapid bandwagon? Meme Me Up, Scotty. Memes travel within all age groups.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 26, 2008

In early May, I wrote a post asking all of you for suggestions for "changebloggers," people who are using their blog, podcast or vlog to raise awareness, to build community, and/or to facilitate readers/listeners/viewers' taking action to make the world a better place. blogging activism nonprofit changeblogger blog

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 11, 2022

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are five ways to begin prioritizing your mental health daily. It can be as quick as sending a text to someone to let them know you’re thinking of them, sharing your daily Wordle score, or sending a funny meme to your coworkers. Connect With Others.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Qui Diaz posted a 3-question Changeblogging Meme , which I'd like to participate in, and I hope you'll pass it on: What is one change - big or small, local or global - you want to see in your lifetime? changeblogger blog activism nonprofit Rather than tag specific bloggers, I say, if you're inspired, pass it on!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Supporters are encouraged to share photos of themselves wearing a hat with the hashtag and say why the campaign is important. This campaign combines the popular selfie with the time honored hold a sign meme. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good?

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

As video content on social media continues to reign supreme and audio-only content, spurred on by Twitter Spaces and Clubhouse, grows, it’s important for nonprofits to prioritize accessibility when publishing content online. But be aware that not all non-serif typefaces will work equally well for your audiences. Captions .

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

In the weeks that followed the big game, Left Shark has been a hit of internet memes , t-shirts and even a This is SportsCenter commercial. Should your nonprofit try to get in on the Left Shark craze before it Jumps the Shark ? Here are a few points to keep in mind when diving into the shark-infested meme waters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

Out of all last week's conversation on nonprofit movement building one quote stuck in my head. I first became aware of it from a nonprofit blog meme from 2005 started by Ed Batista. What are the benefits/drawbacks of open content for nonprofits? Photo by Okinawa Soba. Are there degrees of openness?

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MARCH 31, 2021

Here are some scenarios in which peer-to-peer fundraising could benefit your faith-based organization: Help raise money and awareness for an upcoming project. For example, many faith-based nonprofits will use peer-to-peer fundraising to generate participant support for walkathons or 5Ks. Increase awareness on relevant issues.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2013

The following article originally appeared in The NonProfit Times Live from bbcon newsletter. Be aware of current events and what others are already saying so you become part of the conversation vs. becoming a victim of it. Whether it’s creating a meme or a hashtag-centered campaign, engagement thrives on fun. So, don’t do it.

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Tech Soup

JULY 24, 2012

Get practical advice on live-streaming an activist event and making an all-star meme for your nonprofit. From the Nonprofit Commons. Get inspired with these digital storytelling examples: raising awareness of homelessness and sharing indigenous stories online. Afraid to try something new at your organization?

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Analytic Activism documents how nonprofits are using analytics to listen, experiment, learn, and thrive in the digital era. The best advocacy nonprofits have built a culture of testing that encourages constant measurement and small-scale experiments to see what resonates in the changing media environment.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

This means less reach for pages operated by nonprofits and for-profits alike. How Other Nonprofits Have Found Success. Some nonprofits have been able to adapt through clever marketing tactics. We decided to intersperse tech-related memes, comics, and other jokes within our educational content.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

What Nonprofits Can Learn from Gentle Carousel. If you manage your nonprofit's presence on Facebook, you're probably very familiar with the difficulties of getting fans, likes, and comments on the content you share. You can also post memes that relate to your cause. And yes, cute animals have serious social media power.

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Online influencers are the most powerful force online today for moving awareness, advocacy, and giving. Given the popularity of Instagram among millennials, it’s critical to consider influencers can raise awareness for your cause on the platform. But who are the influencers you need to know, and what do we know about them?

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. The most successful social media presences (nonprofit and otherwise) are in fact the result of a strong nonprofit social media plan!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

So, they started a fun meme. The main part of the call featured case studies by peer grantees who shared their strategies for social media integration, measurable objectives, measurement, and social media techniques, particularly use of Twitter. Sign up here to receive a notification when it is published).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 16, 2013

A total of 757 Twitter users Tweeted using the hashtag #OceanLoveEarl – the network analysis map revealed that there were other “hubs” or “influencers” in addition my personal network including the beneficiary nonprofit, Surf Rider Foundation, and individual influencers in my network. Mashable Story.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits. is vital to any nonprofit organization. It lies at the root of everything a nonprofit does â?? changes in awareness or attitude) or tangible results (e.g. said: I think this spans across many industries, not just nonprofits. Effective communication â??

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

How To Think Like A Nonprofit Social Media Genius View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. tags: nonprofit socialmedia ). However, I know there is a lot of expertise and knowledge about social media and nonprofit use out there. The key to crossing the chasm to adoption is education, awareness, and discussion internally.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

I think it is the same in nonprofits, although the mistrust is more about the concern around how to invest very limited resources (money, time, and skills) wisely. This is the Social = Me First meme , I have spoken on widely. There is some great thinking about how social media can be used in nonprofits for personal development.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. We trust people more than we trust companies. It’s that simple. . This person also has at least a basic handle of how to use social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2014

” A social media meme is an activity, concept, catchphrase or piece of media which spreads, often as mimicry, from person to person via the Internet. The meme was entertaining and challenged peers — and in the process learn about ALS and donate. Phase 2: The Ice Bucket Challenge: From Fundraiser to Social Media Meme.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

The NTC is the nonprofit technology's field largest gathering. Nonprofit Social Media ROI and Adoption Issues The meme of the last week continues with a look at specific metrics like engagement. Google has been reaching out to nonprofits for its Google Earth product over the last few months. I wholeheartedly agree !

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

About the Presenter Maria Bryan is a nonprofit marketing and messaging strategist with more than fifteen years in the communications and marketing sector. Raising Awareness: Sometimes, the greatest obstacle to fundraising is a lack of awareness. Cultivating Brand Identity: Your nonprofit has a unique identity and story to tell.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Marketing doesn''t have to be painful for nonprofit organizations with limited resources. Here are four ways nonprofit organizations can improve their marketing efforts while also spending less money and less time on the issue: Do Your Research. Get your audience to personally engage with your nonprofit organization.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

This blog post is for nonprofit organizations and charities that are looking to increase their online exposure (without spending loads of money) so they can receive more volunteers, donations, attention etc. Here are some tips for nonprofits to improve link earning within their online communities. Focus on Quality Content.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

Maybe you’re setting up a Facebook campaign for the first time, or maybe you just can’t remember the difference between a meme and a GIF. A social media user with a significant audience , relative to the type of industry, who can drive awareness about your organization and your cause. Bookmark this handy glossary and have no fear.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Here is a Social InfluencerGPT trained to help nonprofits from CauseWriter.ai. ThrowbackThursday is the perfect opportunity for nonprofits to illustrate impact over time. We love nonprofit literary magazine Electric Literature’s #ReadMoreWomen series for this very reason. Using these will give your posts more visibility.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2015

I also facilitated several workshops for London-based nonprofit CEOs and communications directors on developing a strategy for their leadership profiles on social and internal champions (board, staff, and volunteers). Keynote Talk: Gen Z Donors – Future Proofing Your Nonprofit’s Fundraising Strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2012

Through his nonprofit, “ Technology for People ,” he has dedicated his life to girls (and boys) empowerment through technology. author Laura Arrillaga-Andresseen (who wrote the foreword to my next book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ). Others may donate.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2007

The how do you write meme is swirling through the edtech community and now Vicky Davis, Cool Cat Teacher Blog , has tagged me. I modified his "Mankato Scale" into a nonprofit tech skills assessment. And, now I'm hoping that others in the nonprofit tech community will share too. to spread this meme globally.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 31, 2013

Last week I published the 112 Nonprofit Blog Posts, Articles, and Stories from 2013 You Can’t Miss , that compiled some of the wisest words and insights from across the industry this year. . What would happen if we combined some commonly *overheard* phrases from the nonprofit sector with the most popular Internet memes?

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