Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 17, 2011

There will be an e-book version of course, but I am so grateful to have been given this opportunity to publish a book while books are still printed on paper. A special thanks to all the nonprofits and service providers that helped with the research for this book – duly noted in the Acknowledgments (page 257).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 10, 2011

My upcoming book about social media and mobile technology will feature more than 100 tools, resources, and nonprofit service providers. The book is shaping up to be a comprehensive, step-by-step 70,000-word online communications and development strategic plan. Related Links: Book Tour. Book Tour Sponsors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2011

Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Date: Thursday, August 4.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2017

My colleague, Julia Campbell, has just published a book, “ Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits ” and was kind enough to share an advanced copy. And, that’s where Julia’s book comes in. This book will be a valuable addition any nonprofit’s communication’s toolbox.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 31, 2017

My colleague Brian Reich has just published a new book, The Imagination Gap. So, I was excited to dig into his most recent book and thinking. The big idea in the book is that imagination is the greatest natural resource available to humans and organizations and it is a muscle that we are not exercising regularly.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Dedication: This book is dedicated to all the nonprofit staff and volunteers worldwide who Tweet, Share, Update, Friend, Like, Check-in, Join, Connect, and Post for Social Good. Chapter 1 Websites, E-newsletters, and “Donate Now” Campaigns. and Web 3.0.

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Care2

DECEMBER 21, 2011

I love to read non-fiction books and try to review them regularly on my blog ! A couple of nonprofit and social media books that I reviewed on my blog include Twitter for Good by Claire Diaz Ortiz and Welcome to the Fifth Estate by Geoff Livingston. This book did not disappoint. Social Marketing Is for Business."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2014

” This books updates their experiences and provides easily understandable, field-tested information on how to form and manage social-impact networks. Way back in 2009, when I first Peter and Madeline, we brainstormed some questions about the strategic use of social media to build a network. Generative Social-Impact Network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 18, 2011

Joe Waters, who writes the Selfish Giving Blog , has published a book, Cause Marketing for Dummies and was kind enough to send me a copy. I have not finished reading the whole book cover to cover, word for word but I did have a chance to read a couple of chapters. It also covers how to use sites like Quora and Online Contests.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

We've worked with O'Reilly Media for a long time. They were the first publisher to sign on to deliver their books electronically to Bookshare back in 2003, and gave us permission to provide their books outside the U.S. More and more publishers are asking that we return to them the DAISY files we create. Why is this a big deal?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Last week I attended the launch of the book, Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector by William F. The book is a great read, packed with insights as well as high level frameworks and practical applications. Not in this book. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker, with a Foreword by Jim Collins.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” The book offers some recipes for culture change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Keo Savon, the young Cambodian woman supported by Measuring Networked Nonprofit book royalties. The book also has a social good purpose. I could not have written this book alone, especially as a reformed measurement phobic. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 22, 2013

Colleagues Kari Dunn Saratovsky and Derrick Feldmann have published a new book called Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement. The book is a great read for nonprofit leaders of all generations. I found the chapter about motivations and tips for encouraging Millennnials to volunteer very valuable.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

After all, there are so many chapters vying for your attention that it can be difficult to find the right fit. However, your chapter can cut through the noise and reach the best matches by leveraging digital marketing. Collect several quotes from current members and alumni that display your chapter’s positive impact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I have a couple of favorites that will be discussed in the book , but I know there are some other good vendors out there that are not on my radar screen. I am getting ready to jump into the chapter about social media and online fundraising. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? ? Book Tour ??. ? ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 16, 2011

There’s been a nice crop of social media books published this spring! So Mondays have become book review days as part of the discipline to keep up with reading. My Zoetica colleague, Geoff Livingston , shared a preview copy of his forthcoming book Welcome to the Fifth Estate and it is a great read!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

It’s commendable, but after four years of recession and the likelihood that you generously added social media to your already packed job description without compensation, it’s not sustainable and being overworked and underpaid will only lead to burnout and resentment. Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!”

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 30, 2010

Beth Kanter and Allison Fine ‘s book, The Networked Nonprofit , is now out and starting lots of conversations. As Beth and Allison say, “But while social media power Networked Nonprofits, they aren’t the only reason nonprofit organizations need to shift their focus from their individual organizations to their networks.&#

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

The E-Book offers 10 thought pieces on this idea – from leadership to everyone in the organization. You can download your FREE copy of the #NPExperts e-book here. But, does your entire organization treat it this way? Is culture of philanthropy embedded in the way that everyone does their work? … Read More

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 30, 2012

My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! To me, this creates the perfect book to help guide your practice of building and working within a network.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 14, 2011

Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the soon-to-be-released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Cost: Free. Register here!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2015

The holiday break is a great time to read books, both for work and just plan fun. Earlier this week, I read the recently published “ Mindful Social Marketing ” by colleague Janet Fouts. If you are doing social media for a nonprofit, this book is a must read. It is filled with great wisdom. Invest in your team.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2011

His goal is inspire discussion and ultimately change. The book has many case studies that illustrate how corporations are integrating social media for social good. The book offers lots of food for thought and discussion. It’s already in the top 100 books over at Amazon.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Today brings a book that is an indispensable resource for public relations practitioners who want to learn how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of public relations – which has become a far cry from primarily writing press releases and establishing media contacts. New software will bring additional programs to the forefront.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 28, 2011

Based upon the book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Based upon the book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , this webinar begins with defining Web 1.0, Social Media for Social Good: Table of Contents. Register here!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of the newly released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2010

The book is a comprehensive collection of philosophy and advice on social media, strategy, brands, and business integration. What I appreciate are the info graphics that accompany most of the chapters. My favorite part of the book is Chapter 21: The Social Media Marketing Compass: Creating A Social Plan.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

Today, after several years of researching and writing, Timms and Heimans have finally published their book called “ New Power: How Movements Build, Businesses Thrive, and Ideas Catch Fire in Our Hyperconnected World.” The books answers many questions that are useful to nonprofits in their quest to spread and harness social good.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Earlier this week, I wrote a guest post over at FrogLoop blog about Five Social Media Books , although not everyone liked the post. I admit that I mostly read non-fiction, but if I only read social media or geeky books that would be too narrow. There are countless books that tell you how to avoid mistakes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 5, 2016

Being a Happy, Healthy Nonprofit isn’t just about your physical health, it is also about enriching your knowledge and professional development. What better way than to read a book that gives you the best practical information about an important nonprofit area – fundraising. Social media and mobile crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2011

The best how-to books out there combine them. A book that is all concepts and theory, makes it hard to apply the information in the real world. But, if the book is just a collection of disconnected tips, then you run the risk of implementing with out strategy. This book combines the two.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 9, 2013

Our book was one of four finalists, including colleague Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward’s awesome book, “Social Change Anytime, Anywhere.” ” This book would not have been possible with going through a wonderful collaboration for my first book, “The Networked Nonprofit” with Alison Fine. .”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

It is not too early to start thinking about your nonprofit’s social media strategy for 2018, including how you want to capitalize on social media trends that will have maximum impact in 2018. Social Media has created an opportunity for people are not world famous to influence other people in their networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. ” So, I immediately jumped to Chapter 6, “Enhancing Your Facebook Page with Applications.” Social Media Today, 23 Essential Business Apps Social Examiner, 75 Facebook Apps. John Haydon, 13 Essential Apps for Your Facebook Page.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In addition to email and your website, social media has become one of the more effective tools for nonprofit fundraising, especially for a crowdfunding campaign. However, a successful social media strategy can be difficult to nail down. When managing your social media outreach, you should: Tell a story. Share updates.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2012

Over the past couple of years as I’ve guide nonprofits in preparing their social media policies or when I speak, I get asked questions that are more legal questions than about social media. When should our organization consult a lawyer when we have concerns about our organization’s social media usage?

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