Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 4, 2007

Judi Sohn, Director of Operations and Communications, for the Colorectal Cancer Coalition. I really enjoy reading her personal blog, A View from Home and if you work with nonprofits and technology - you'll find it very valuable. " Her advice for those that work for nonprofits and do not blog anonymously. A blog can do this."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector. Most nonprofit Thank You’s are still long, text-intensive messages which more often than not these days feel cumbersome and overwhelming to supporters.

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Have Fun - Do Good

APRIL 29, 2008

Hey all you do-good bloggers! Ben Rattray of Change.org wanted me to let you know that they are hiring bloggers. I've pasted the blurb below: Hiring Bloggers for Change.org! Want to blog on an issue you are passionate about for an audience of hundreds of thousands of activists and nonprofit leaders?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2008

I keep hearing from nonprofits that one of the reasons they want to incorporate a social networking or media strategy is to reach a younger audience. I wanted to listen to what was on their minds in general, although I was particularly keen on hearing any discussions or snippets about social change, nonprofits, and activism.

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 5, 2009

Yes, we’re making a difference against colorectal cancer, and that’s ultimately our big-picture goal. We don’t resolve to cure colorectal cancer in a year; instead we resolve to chip away at a very specific, very targeted part of the rock that needs banging on. The larger nonprofits seem to have it down pat. Beth Kanter.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 20, 2016

Kayla Matthews is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub. She is a writer and blogger with a passion for self-improvement and helping others. Your nonprofit can learn from this, and develop your own technology that helps people on a daily basis. Your nonprofit can connect and help people around the world. Look around you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

So, when Lynne Johnson from Fast Company asked me to blog a list, I thought I'd create a nonprofit technology category and acknowledge the work of these awesome women: Nonprofit Technology Marnie Webb is the Co-CEO of TechSoup Global and creator of Netsquared and was voted most valuable person in the nonprofit technology field in 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2007

In a comment on the Twitter post, Pistachio suggested that if nonprofits want to understand the power of Twitter, they should check out the Frozen Pea Fund , launching on December 21st. Susan Reynolds , an artist and social media maven, was diagnosed with Breast cancer. As Pistachio mentions, "This arose spontaneously. Staggering."

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Judi Sohn, Vice President of Operations, C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition There's been a lot of interesting conversation around rebranding and defining the nonprofit "accidental" techie lately. It's true that more often than not, we nonprofit accidental techies are also the technology leaders in our organizations.

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Qgiv

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Volunteers are the backbone of any nonprofit organization. Clearly, volunteers are essential to your nonprofit’s ability to move its mission forward. Here’s what we’ll cover: Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Why are volunteers important to nonprofit organizations? Request a Demo.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 22, 2011

You probably know that leukemia is a form of cancer of the blood or bone marrow. This collaboration will allow us to tap a community of creative folks to solve the issue of donor diversification and to help improve the lives of cancer patients. And we need your help. The Problem: A 1 in 20,000 Chance of Finding a Match.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

In addition to getting nonprofit technology recommendations, you will come away understanding the basics of cinematography, lighting, and sound. He would say that he is a author, teacher, speaker, blogger, network weaver, and social media scientist. Pacific time will focus on everything you need to know to shoot quality video.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

One of the biggest issues associations and nonprofits struggle with is how to truly connect with their supporters on a deep, personal level. In theory, nonprofits and associations could take it further and also “shine a light&# on members who have done something incredibly inspirational for the community.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 23, 2013

We’re having a 5K/bike ride/walk this weekend … it’s for a good cause” is not as newsworthy as “couple to marry while running in a 5K for breast cancer research, this is why…”. Get to know the alternative and “emerging” news outlets and most influential bloggers (known as “influencers”) in your area. Share these.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2011

And, the book is very inspiring too and even better all proceeds from book sales are being donated to high impact nonprofits. In this campaign, a 9 year old cancer patient with no online presence generated more donations than any other individual, including Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher. You can change the world!

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Forum One

APRIL 29, 2009

My head is spinning from a rapid infusion of knowledge gleaned from three days at the 2009 Nonprofit Technology Conference in San Francisco. (My Neff of the American Cancer Society, and Carie Lewis of the Humane Society offered insightful tricks for getting traffic, attention, and subscribers for their sites. The results?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2007

Many blogHers, like Rebeca at the Razoo blog , went red on Thursday as part of Free Burma: International Bloggers Day.    But after reading  the post by Laura Whitehead and how she turned her blog pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I was inspired. 

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. Google announces " Broadcast Your Cause, " a nonprofit channel on YouTube. He also shares the key points of his presentation here. Fundraising 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer. What's your take on Twitter for Nonprofits?

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sgEngage

JUNE 2, 2011

This is a continuing series of 5 Questions for experts from across the nonprofit sector: 5 Questions for Geoff Livingston. What is the biggest change you’ve seen over the past 3 years in the nonprofit sector? The big nonprofits have come to play. Or nonprofits demanding mobile texting (shiny object?)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Why Facebook is a Fundraising Game Changer: John Haydon, blogger and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies , believes that without Facebook pushing the limits of how people use social media, fundraising wouldn’t be as social. Kickstarter is a perfect place for nonprofits to appeal to small-time donors. Co-Disruptor: AdoptAClassroom.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 24, 2008

When Change.org started less than two years ago, its main focus was to be a social network where nonprofits and their supporters could connect and take action. Each blog's landing page allows members to join the Cause, take action, and connect with related nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2006

Blogger Wagner James Au who reports on Second Life is seated next to Susan.) That's my metaphor for embracing a topic that grabs my attention and is related to my work (nonprofits and technology) but I have no prior knowledge or experience. Is it worth for nonprofits to invest? At least once a month, I jump down rabbit holes.

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Classy

JULY 13, 2021

Even seasoned fundraisers and nonprofit professionals need to learn new skills and hear new perspectives, and that’s where our reading list comes in. 14 Must-Read Books for Nonprofits. Learn how to acquire, retain, and maximize the support of your community by applying key behavioral findings to your nonprofit team. .

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Author: Guest Blogger. Judi is currently Vice President of Operations of Fight Colorectal Cancer , an organization she helped start in 2005. She is co-moderator of the popular community-led Nonprofit Salesforce Practitioners listserv and will be joining Convio’s Common Ground team as a full-time employee in January 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Given the economy and its impact on nonprofits and fundraising , it got me thinking that making charitable giving a habit beyond the holidays is a good thing. Gradon Tripp, Boston Blogger, created a fundraiser to support Jane Doe Inc. If you're a blogger, you can run a comment for a donation contest.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

Many nonprofits considering starting a blog should look at a team approach so the onus isn't on one person to blog. Laura's Notebook has turned pink for the month of October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and so has Michelle Martin. Finding a cure for breast cancer takes more than virtual pink ribbons. hard to use ?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 29, 2007

nonprofit leaders , including Daniel Ben-Horin, founder of CompuMentor who predicts, "Successful nonprofit players in the social media space will those who understand the opportunity without being seduced by it." Britt Bravo at NetSquared summarized a community discussion about the "Best of the Nonprofit Social Web."

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Care2

MARCH 27, 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!" Here are a few of the highlights that I took away for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 30, 2008

If you know of campaigns and lessons learned that haven't been included, please leave a comment: August 2007 I launched a campaign to raise money and get t-shirts donated for the Cambodian Bloggers Summit. I'm sure there will be a lively chapter about nonprofits and twitter. Mani, a heart surgeon in India - and Web 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2005

I'm trying to get some links assembled in one place for the Berkman Thursday evening bloggers meetings where we will discuss nonprofit blogging. What does the nonprofit blogosphere look like? There is no official organized nonprofit blog census, npo blogroll or a bridge blog like Global s. NTEN/NTC Conference Bloggers.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 20, 2012

Author: Guest Blogger. In part 2, I will wrap-up my takeaways from the Nonprofit Mobile Day event I recently attended, presented by the Direct Marketing Association’s Nonprofit Federation (DMANF). What kinds of results should you expect from your mobile efforts? Watt Hamlett is Lead Solutions Engineer with Convio.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. I worked with a nonprofit several years ago, and we had the most success with donors when we actually talked to them.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The average nonprofit email campaign has less than 25% open rates and less than 3% click-through rates. What frequently happens, is nonprofits try crowdfunding, it fails, and they think crowdfunding doesn’t work. Help pay for Sally’s cancer treatment. Direct mail just doesn’t yield what it used to. Even email is falling off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

Nedra Weinreich, Spare Change Blog Nedra Weinreich was one of the first nonprofit tagged blogs that I discovered while browsing the blogher blogroll a few months back. She works with nonprofits and government agencies to bring about health and social change using social marketing. This would make a great blog post!??? I see that you???ve

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 21, 2006

I've been living with fourth-stage breast cancer (all through my bones, they say) since 2001, but these have been the best years of my life, as living so much on the edge of life does tend to invite one to be mindful and purposeful. Bloggers are storytellers. " I recently had the opportunity to interview Holly about her work.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

This year's program is heavily weighted to the "social web" and nonprofits. He talked about his first personal fundraising campaign - for cancer research in his mother's memory. Nonprofits lag behind the corporate sector. It's not about the nonprofit, it's about what they do for our stakeholders.

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