Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2012

In areas where the use of high-tech communications is not yet widespread, working in networks can be slower and more time-consuming and require a more high-touch process for supporting the network. But the benefits remain substantial by comparison to working with one organization at a time.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2011

Causes and associations provide status updates on the networks, post links, publish content via tools like Facebook Notes, groups on Linked In and Facebook, and ask questions on all of the services. Yet, while the social networks hold tremendous benefit for nonprofits that successfully engage their stakeholders, there are also dangers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2008

TechSoup has just published the second article on a three-part series on Social Networks and Nonprofits. The first article, Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites? Signs that a social networking site might work ??? or not work ??? This thinking approach keeps us from fondling the hammer.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2009

Is your non-profit debating between building a custom social network VS using popular existing social networks like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or a niche social network like Eons , a social network for baby boomers? Why Using Existing Social Networks?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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Tech Soup

MAY 8, 2009

Many people view online social networking tools, such as Facebook , LinkedIn , and Myspace as time-draining distractions. Tags: Networks Social Networking Web 2.0 However, if you haven't seen a use for Facebook for your organization, then you are not alone, and we are here to help. Tools Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. Fortunately, my colleague, Aspen Baker, was attending.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

There are clearly a lot of benefits for local organizations in using social media. Tags: NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. Through Facebook, the ILRCSF connected with a like organization in Spain, and now the two organizations share resource sheets, expanding the reach of their program work. What have you found? .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Provide member benefits like socialization, networking, and personalized, valuable content when you choose an innovative solution to integrate with the rest of your software environment. Look for event solutions that offer a mix of these mediums while maximizing attendee engagement. Online community.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 28, 2020

But how do you connect your members with industry information, networking opportunities, and other membership benefits year-round, especially when you can’t rely on face-to-face activities? Offering an online community is a great way to elevate and encourage networking among your association’s members. Meet Nimble Communities.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

We all dream of having a billion fans on Facebook and gobs of Twitter followers, but for those who are active in the social media space, we know that the end goal should always be quality over quantity. The point of a niche network is to be meaningfully unique and help foster a community that could benefit from an online presence.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 23, 2023

Prompt: “Write a heartfelt, authentic letter to participants in my walk-a-thon benefitting breast cancer research. “ Its response: 4) Social Media Content Calendar Keeping up with social media is much easier when you’ve got an editorial calendar to follow. It should begin, Dear x.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 19, 2021

ACerS quickly recognized the benefits of offering an online member community for the entire organization. It’s an ideal way to elevate and encourage networking among your association’s members. At the same time, it can make your association a part of your members’ daily social networking habits. The results.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

What happens when fundraising meets social networking? Social Fundraising? Socially-Networked Fundraising? While analyzing our orchestra's "social network," I discovered that someone attended high school with Garrison Keilor. I wonder if we need a new term to describe this approach?

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 3, 2013

With any social network, always use discretion when sending information to staff, constituents, or clients. TechCrunch. noted that it's much easier to take a screenshot of a Skim message than a snap. But according to Skim's co-founder, the company is working on end-to-end encryption for chats.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

King also recommends you develop and benefit from three information networks : Informal Advice Network – the people you go to for advice regarding a challenge or problem you are experiencing at work. Informal Social Network – the people you turn to for encouragement, support, or help with professional or personal challenges.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. As digital natives, many millennials (and younger) live on social media, which makes user-generated storytelling campaigns a great way to empower, inspire and engage this generation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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Nimble AMS

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Some member priorities have shifted, and many member benefits have become more important in today’s environment. Evaluate your programs and benefits and determine what new virtual offerings you might provide. The study’s findings also suggest that organizations undervalue career advancement and job opportunities as member benefits.

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NTEN

JUNE 27, 2012

With so much information coming at us from social networks, web sites, emails, and other digital sources, we can no longer afford to just whine about it – content curation can empower us to win the battle over too much information. Benefits for Nonprofits The act of content curation can actually reduce our information overload.

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Nimble AMS

APRIL 17, 2020

Job opportunities are a top benefit for your members. Once they join, job opportunities, career advancement, and mentoring remain among the top 10 benefits they value most from their association. By offering a robust career center, you can provide members with a huge member benefit by connecting them with career opportunities.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 13, 2021

Almost three quarters of associations are looking to increase non-dues revenue and develop and/or offer new benefits and services. ?. Offering an online community is a great way to elevate and encourage networking among your association’s members. It can also make your association a part of your members’ daily social networking habits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success. Social Network Followers. If you post too often or at the wrong times, then you’ll likely lose as many followers as you gain and your social networks will stagnate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. If your nonprofit is making five or more of the 10 mistakes below, odds are that training and a re-examination of your social-media strategy are required.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

million from more than 71,000 donors, benefiting thousands of causes. Winners pushed power to the edges through their social networks and were agile, real-time learners. The America's Giving Challenge ended on January 31, 2008 and the idea of using social media and social networking tools has taken off.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

A social networking feed – so members can view and comment on relevant content. Be sure to promote your online community’s benefits in your member recruitment and onboarding activities. All of our top member retention resources in one place. Download the free kit to access webinars, whitepapers, articles, and more.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2008

I read an interesting post in the Conversation Starter called " Why I'm Dropping You As A Facebook Friend " where Paul Michelman reports on his lack of success using his Facebook (and Twitter) profile as a personal/professional networking tool and has decided to keep it totally personal.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

An important principle of persuasion is “social proof” — that people when faced with a choice they aren’t sure about, look to others around them for guidance, whether consciously or not. As a nonprofit, you can use this concept to your advantage to motivate action for the benefit of your work. Enter the testimonial.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

Because gaming fundraisers are often highly dependent on existing social networks, your nonprofit should be especially familiar with best practices for peer-to-peer fundraising. How Your Nonprofit Can Benefit from a Gaming Fundraiser. If you want your nonprofit to run one, there are a few different ways to start.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 15, 2022

Organizations use social listening to track their brand reputation, understand their target audience, and monitor their competition. And because social media never sleeps, it’s a powerful tool for understanding how people feel about your brand in real-time. Benefits of Social Listening for Nonprofits.

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NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

Their recent report provides great insight into how nonprofits are benefitting (or not) from Facebook. Bottom line – nonprofits are having some success in connecting with new constituents and generating action, but the social network works best when requiring a low level of commitment. hours per week on the social network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

then as your numbers grow on social networks so will your e-newsletter and mobile lists which in turn significantly increases your fundraising success. Social Network Followers. If you post too often or at the wrong times, then you’ll likely lose as many followers as you gain and your social networks will stagnate.

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Care2

JULY 17, 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!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

There are tons of tools and softwares out there to help you register, schedule, and communicate with your network of volunteers, and it can be hard to find one that’s right for your nonprofit’s needs. Part of choosing the right tool can also be figuring out the best types of virtual volunteering ideas your organization can benefit from.

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