Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2007

I'm in the process of an article about tips for nonprofits on social networking sites for TechSoup. On one of my posts trying to digest the research , someone asked a question about strategies for doing outreach on social networking sites. It's also the very definition of "social networking."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2010

I've been preparing for a Leadership Conference with TCG (Theatre Communications Group, the service organizations for theatre companies) on strategic social media. So, I've been looking at a lot of different examples of how theatres are using social media.  Foursquare is a location-based social network. 

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MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). 3) Involve.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

At this year's SXSW the hot new technology tool was location-based social network tools such as Gowalla and FourSquare. A location-based social network is a social networking platform that is built around the idea of " where you are " and you use it on your mobile phone.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2010

Part social networking site, part smartphone App, and part social experiment, FourSquare is a tool meant to be primary used on the go on your smartphone. You will not accrue “Badges&# if you do not have a photo, nor will you become a “Mayor&#. For Example, “Discovery Center&#. It is Different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

Both projects are engaging examples of virtual advocacy, with one creating a virtual representation of the detention center in the virtual world Second Life and the other, a flash-based web site that has a video game quality to it. government to close the real prison and the other to encourage public discourse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2009

Last month I made a prediction that we might see fundraisers with FourSquare or some other location-based mobile social network with gaming element. are examples of the causes. And, of course, you get badges for various activities. Looks like my observation of fundraising 2.0 Big brands like Kraft Foods and Citi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2007

Scott McLeod created some badges and over at the site there's more discussion going on about what message should be on the badge. Over on the Stop Cyberbullying Social Network Site, David Weinberg suggested a no bullies pledge , a sort of creative commons licensing for acceptable conduct. more here ).

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 13, 2007

Based Charity, you'll be asked to register to build a Network for Good digital charity badge. For example, there are 10 projects to choose from under the topic of "Technology." Once you choose a project, you will build a Global Giving Badge. It's not hard, don't worry. You just have to fill in some blanks.

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JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . While you're at it, sort out what percentage of your site traffic is coming from social sites in the first place. Jeff Patrick, Common Knowledge.

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DECEMBER 29, 2017

Distributed ledgers are essentially a record of monetary transactions that is constantly copied across every computer in a peer-to-peer network. There are other projects underway to solve it, including the MedBiquitous Activity Report standard and (in a sense) the Mozilla Open Badges project. We are all for it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. With one billion active monthly users, Instagram is a very powerful social network used by nonprofits worldwide. For examples of text-free avatars, see the United Way of Southwest Michigan and Amnesty International : Instagram Bios. Verified Badges.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2008

For example, here's the arts programming account. This PBS station just started their social media experimentation less than a year ago and is already seeing increased audience engagement and visitors to their site. She a wide range of experience on different social networking sites, video sharing, widgets, and social applications.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" If it does, how much money has been raised and which widget are they using?

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

This opening reception provides an opportunity to network with nptech professionals while checking out the over 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. Greater Good Network in booth 50. IdeaEncore Network in booth 74. Network for Good in booth 47. in booth 25. in booth 64.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Here are some examples of some of the functionality we have helped organizations implement with Sage ACT! Event management - Event date, type, budget, schedule and assign tasks, attendees, announcements, name badges, and registration tracking. Marketing - Data segmentation, target marketing, social media integration.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

This opening reception provides an opportunity to network with nptech professionals while checking out the over 100 exhibitors showing off their latest and greatest offerings to the nonprofit sector. Greater Good Network in booth 50. IdeaEncore Network in booth 74. Network for Good in booth 47. in booth 25. in booth 64.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation 's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraise r (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need. I think it works.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 29, 2010

Sunday, August 29, 2010 Use New-Hire Employee Badges If you lead an organization that uses employee ID badges, considering using a different color or a special designation on the badges for newly hired employees for at least their first 30 days and ideally up to 60 days. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" If it does, how much money has been raised and which widget are they using?

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Care2

AUGUST 7, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" " "End Global Warming!," " or "Fight Hate."

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Care2

JULY 24, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" " "End Global Warming!," " or "Fight Hate."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 13, 2007

The are many projects are out campaigning for votes -- for example - here , here , here , here , here , here , here , here ,and here. We are all photographers now , Steve Bridger's excellent post about nonprofits and social web photosharing. the Flip Blog makes sense out of badges, and Katya Andresen says " make it easy."

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

As I mentioned in my post about " extra-organizational activists" , there are bloggers out there who would love to raise money for your cause: Beth Kanter raised $800 for the Sharing Foundation using the ChipIn widget plus her blog , social networks, Flickr and video in 26 days. weeks using her food blog and an online auction.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2011

Social networks have built on this system significantly. Like the Xbox Live achievement system, when you accomplish certain goals like your first checkin you get the “Newbie” badge. After you check in at 10 different locations you earn the “Adventurer” badge. The badge and mayoral systems have made the check in fun.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 7, 2016

In a conversation with colleagues who are keynote speakers, I shared that I have saved all my s peaker badges over the last ten year s. The badges are like little trophies in a collection that has taken over several drawers in my desk. Why not let them go? ” But your inner circle is not your entire professional network.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2021

It lets you tap into your supporters’ existing social networks! Social sharing buttons. Fundraising badges, thermometers , and leaderboards. Remember the highly successful examples that we showed you earlier? Let’s dive into peer-to-peer fundraising! Online merchandise storefronts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2007

Other terms used to describe a Web Widget include Gadget, Badge, Module, Capsule, Snippet, Mini and Flake. Do you employ a social networking or online outreach strategy that engages your regular readers and enables new readers to discover you? For example, linking a poll to a post on the topic. Act 3: A Few Good Examples.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2006

Social Networking Tool or Service. social networking tools like del.icio.us, flickr, blip.tv, Technorati, etc. Now, they may not be calling it a widget, some refer to as "badges." For example, the Non-Profit Tech Blog installed custom search feature using the google coop. The particular Web2.0

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" needs to have a large following and active presence on online social networks.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 1, 2010

Sunday, August 1, 2010 Always Follow Through Set a good example for your employees and follow through on everything you say you are going to do. Then, use the web and social networking for research. If you promise to get an employee an answer, get it for him or her. If you say youll send a team member a report, do so.

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Qgiv

APRIL 26, 2021

Here’s what your event registration tool might look in action: [This is an example of the Turning Point Ranch’s fundraising event registration page.]. A dedicated peer-to-peer virtual fundraiser can raise a lot of money and thrives on your supporters’ personal networks. Make it easy to register multiple guests.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

Then, use the web and social networking for research. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 7, 2010

Then, use the web and social networking for research. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 8, 2010

For example, a presentation on LeaderLab explains: Management is made up of activities needed to run a business, unit or organization to help achieve its goals. Then, use the web and social networking for research. GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2007

First off, I want to thank Andy Carvin for organizing this day and the ning site and leading by example - showing us how to take an issue and integrate the use of new social media tools! Looks other nptech bloggers and social networks are supporting this effort too! SHARE - Plan to show this video to your students.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 31, 2010

Then, use the web and social networking for research. How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills This Week's Book Recommendation 3 Things Your Mission Statement Must Have Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place? GEN X Employees -- Like having their professionalism and growing knowledge valued.

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