Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 23, 2012

As a follow-up to Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits and 22 Must-Circle Nonprofit Bloggers and Resources on Google+ , below are 22 nonprofits that are regularly using Google+ effectively to engage and inspire the Google+ community. More on that in my upcoming Google+ and Google Products for Nonprofits Webinar on February 28.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2008

Blogger relations (not to be confused with blogger relationships like I'm describing above) that is blogger outreach came up as a topic in a workshop I did on social media and the arts earlier this week. Don't have your office intern hapzardly send out a canned pitches, get to know the bloggers first.

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Blogger Advice Celebrate Social Media 50

NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2009

He also happened to co-found Pyra Labs, which created Blogger , the blogging tool that popularized the term blog and blogging, and Odeo a podcasting company. By listening, the users (or in our case our consumers and their families) have helped drive the growth and development of your product(s).

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Video Blogger Podcast Twitter 100

Byte Technology

JULY 28, 2016

Indeed, to differentiate and draw attention to your website, product line or service amongst the great virtual masses it’s now necessary to go to great lengths to grab a visitor’s or reader’s attention quickly and efficiently.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Brent Merritt is a digital strategy consultant at Metric Communications and blogger at The Caliper. You could, for example, base one on an email list of your past donors to try and reach the most productive segment of your following. His work is focused on nonprofits, advocacy, and public affairs. 3) Choose your budget and schedule.

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Facebook Fundraising ROI Virginia 235

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

This can include written testimonials (with full names) or, even better, videotaped testimonials; articles written by respected bloggers or appearing in traditional media outlets; and even being included in a funder’s (or other respected partner’s) own published materials, such as in an annual report. 3) Business Profile.

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Storytelling Digital Channel Profile 295

Byte Technology

MARCH 21, 2017

Whether you’re a simple weekly WordPress blogger or a seasoned webpage administrator who updates and edits every day, having a video component on your site is a stellar way to draw readers and keep them coming back again and again.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 14, 2007

There are a lot of answers to that question, but if you want to do outreach to bloggers about an issue you care about, here are a few tips: 1. Search for bloggers who write about topics related to your cause on Technorati , Google Blog Search and Ask.com's blog search engine. Find the name and contact information for the blogger.

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Blogger Causes Tips Press 41

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

3) Google is retiring the Blogger and Picassa brands. If your nonprofit has a blog hosted on Blogger and a digital library on Picassa , this could give you an edge on Google+. I am not for sure, but it makes sense that Google+ will be integrated with the rest of Google Products and connected via Google Accounts.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

MAY 28, 2006

It's good news for bloggers: On Friday a California Court of Appeals ruled the bloggers are entitled to the same protections as journalists in traditional media when it comes to being required to reveal confidential sources. Apple went to court demanding the bloggers reveal their sources within the firm.

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California Blogger Law New York 40

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JULY 10, 2023

Now, Sam is back to work, and is an active and productive member of our community in a country Sam was so proud to defend on the battlefield. John is active in the direct marketing industry and is a frequent lecturer and blogger. Example: Sam came home from Afghanistan with PTSD that threatened his family, his job, and even his life.

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Storytelling Donor Cancer Guidelines 75

NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2019

Influencer marketing —spreading the word about one’s product through social media influencers—has become big business in recent years. People with massive social media followings frequently make a profession of it, and companies pay them large sums of money to wear, eat or talk about their products online.

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Influence Marketing Nonprofit Script 66

Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Here are four plugins–some free, some paid—that are designed specifically to decrease bounce rates (the ugly term for users hitting the “back button” without exploring your site); increase page views; and generally encourage your audience to stick with you day after day for every new post, video or product or service launch.

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Plugin Audience WordPress Site 100

Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

Whether you’re a media-conscious blogger, marketing maven for a non-profit cause or a new or established e-tailer, having your content feed into multiple social media platforms is a vital element to increasing your visibility and grabbing the attention you want and need.

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Social Media Voice Media Bookmarking 100

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2011

Meanwhile, bloggers Leigh Duncan and Deb Ng were starting a grassroots effort to raise awareness and support for the Japan disaster too. Businesses gave away products for donations, attendees held competitive fundraisers, and hundreds of others used other creative means to make fundraising personal.

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Raise Japan Interview Disaster 176

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

This month’s carnival was an opportunity for nonprofit bloggers to share a post that addressed this question: What self-care techniques, rituals, or habits do you personally live and breath everyday that keep you inspired, calm, and effective at your nonprofit? Productivity. 7 No Cost Self-Care Actions by Lori L.

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Blogger Nonprofit Hosting Technique 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 2, 2007

I posed a question on the video bloggers list about how to get good audio. That's on the agenda for the Boston Mediamakers meeting this Sunday. David Tames offered some great tricks here. He's leading the discussion on Sunday. David kindly pointed me to the online discussion and some tips from Arin Crumley.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2019

In August 2018, Erin Turner, Product Manager for YouTube Giving, announced that they are rolling out a new suite of fundraising tools for nonprofits , including: Fundraisers. Guest Blogger Bio: Julia Campbell has run her digital marketing consulting business for almost a decade, focused exclusively on mission-driven organizations.

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YouTube Money Raise Nepal 257

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 25, 2011

Signing up for a Google Account gives you immediate access to a number of Google Products while a Google Profile is your online identity inside of the Googleverse. Again, to re-iterate Google Profiles are public and the information you add to your Google Profile can be viewed by others when you are participating in various Google Products.

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Google Practice Profile Avatar 267

ASU Lodestar Center

MARCH 13, 2013

Allison Finney , Blogger. Whether it’s a charity, a civic league, a social club, or any other type of NPO, the end product is likely to be an evolving contribution to society rather than a quick buck. Allison Finney is a freelancer and blogger within the energy sphere. Commerce Energy. Like this article? Get another!

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Green NPO Blogger Nonprofit 83

Byte Technology

MARCH 28, 2017

And doing so begins with ensuring that your WordPress site has a “friendly” permalink—also called a URL—structure that the search engines will find easy to categorize and display for those seeking the information, products or services you provide. search engines). The same goes for the month and name option.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2005

When I interviewed the Walker Bloggers two months ago, there were only two departments. Production Notes: I experimented with over narration. I just popped over to the Walker Arts Center blogs to see if more departments had entered the blogosphere. Now there are four, including the Film/Video department. Download walkerproject_0001.wmv.

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Vlog Blogger Arts Movie 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 30, 2010

My system supports my learning goals: One is about product and the other is process. Product-driven learning usually has a predefined specific topic that I need to research with the end goal of creating a presentation, training materials, or writing an article, report, book chapter or book.

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Reflection Professional Learning Network 97

Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

A lot of nonprofit blogs have come on the scene in the year between these events and I feel like it is time to revise and update my "10 Ways" post to include not only ways that nonprofits can use blogs, but also engage bloggers to support their cause. 10 Ways Nonprofit Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause 1.

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Blogger Causes Support Nicaragua 41

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 17, 2011

Instead of applying to each Google product individually, you can sign up through a one-stop shop application process. If approved, you can access their suite of product offerings designed for nonprofits. The event featured a panel discussion of use cases by nonprofits, followed by product demos. Details are here.

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Google Adwords Screencast DC 119

Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Other inappropriate postings include, but are not limited to, advertising of fee-based services or products, chain letters, jokes, petitions, resumes, and messages from individuals seeking employment. And Claire Sale shared the British Red Cross guidelines: The British Red Cross values comments both complimentary and critical.

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Community Guidelines Americorp Listserv 108

Byte Technology

APRIL 11, 2017

It’s amazing to think that, when it was first launched, WordPress was a fairly simple and intuitive content management system designed to help the beginning blogger get their feet wet in the virtual world. It also has sections where you can insert a portfolio, staff biographies and photo galleries for your products and services.

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WordPress Business Site Widget 100

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

OCTOBER 15, 2012

Blog Action Day is today, October 15, and the international community of bloggers is blogging about this year’s theme, The Power of We. Benetech’s Bookshare library is living proof that real, transformative change happens through partnerships and by helping people unleash their talents and energies.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2008

The call to action - asking a question at the end to generate discussion is a technique that is integrated into my writing process unless I am doing an interview - but that is a very good point to remember and a useful tip to share with new bloggers.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2010

If you want to use it for a commercial production, that's okay: they have an easy license for that as well ("with any money that's generated being given to the humane society."). ." film music | mobygratis.com – Are you looking for music to use for free in your nonprofit's video? Well, here's your source!

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Web Music Bookmarking Journal 105

Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

Like any good blogger, I follow the results of my Google Alert and Twitter Search for the phrase "have fun do good," to see who else is writing about it. In it he writes: "Money is a by-product of bigger, more meaningful goals such as passion, fun and wisdom. Happiness , showed up on LinkedIn. What do you think?

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Fun Money Amazon Linkedin 77

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

What is a productive way to experiment and learn to the answers to these questions without wasting time? Debra Askanase Blogger and trainer who share useful tips about Google + (and other platforms too!). John Haydon : Blogger and Facebook Guy also shares tips on Google + along with tips about other platforms.

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Google Time Nonprofit Metrics 98

Gyrus

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Disclaimer: I shall start this post by stating that the internal views of this article are that of the blogger himself and not Gyrus Systems as an entity. The ways in which people learn are being considered universally in the production of learnings and how users interact. Learning and Development: The Presidential Debate Edition.

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Develop Learning Industry System 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2007

At Logan Airport loaded up with swag Found a plug and wifi at LAX My husband and kids dropped me off at Logan Airport a couple of hours before my flight to LA to connect to my flight to Phnom Penh via Singapore to attend the Cambodia Bloggers Summit. I flew American Airlines and the terminal was a zoo. I waited in line 2.5

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Cambodia Singapore St. Louis Product 50

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 13, 2009

Join hosts, John Haydon , social media coach for nonprofits, and blogger and internet marketing consultant, Chris Garrett , as they demonstrate how to get started with social media and the value this can bring your organization. This popular program has enabled organizations to save over $1.2 billion in IT expenses as of September 2008.

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Beginner Free Social Media Hosting 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 8, 2010

The idea here is that if you purchase an HP product, they'll donate 4% to one of seven charities, including the Red Cross. They also implemented a bloggers outreach campaign to do a product giveaway. Become a fan of HP for Home to share your ideas. Follow them on Twitter to receive Create Change and HP Direct updates.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 12, 2011

Last week I spoke at BlogHer '11, a gathering of over 3,000 women bloggers. Leveraging Your Blog to Build E-Products for Sale Tara Mohr , Megan Auman , and Tara Gentile led a fabulous session about Leveraging Your Blog to Build E-Products for Sale. I held one little dachshund, Paprika, till my arms hurt. Digital Warriorship.

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