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. A good number of them were recommended by nonprofits during the research process. Others are the favorites I’ve used over the last 15 years in my nonprofit career. and Web 3.0.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2011

The last four chapters of my book cover mobile social networking and mobile communications and fundraising for nonprofits, and I need some examples of success, or attempted success. If your nonprofit is experimenting with mobile technology, please share your experiences and links (if any) in a comment below.

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Charity Village

MAY 19, 2021

The Muttart Foundation has released a comprehensive new resource for Canadian nonprofits and charities. The post Muttart Foundation releases comprehensive, free e-book exploring Canada’s nonprofit sector appeared first on CharityVillage.

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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 authors identify seven leadership best practices of high performance based on their extensive experience in the nonprofit and philanthropy sector. Not in this book.

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Leadership Impact Review Chapter 92

NonProfit PRO

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Almost every good business book over the past two decades has at least one chapter devoted to company culture and making sure you have staff buy-in to the overall vision of the company. But, it's been difficult for nonprofits. Here is how you get there.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2011

At the beginning of each chapter in my book (11 total) there will be a quote of wisdom from a nonprofit that speaks to content of that chapter. Then throughout the book, there will be approximately 20 more quotes of wisdom. If it makes the book, I’ll let you know. Book Tour?. ?Book

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This concept was partly the inspiration for our latest book — a vital new collection of essays, Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World. Why did we create the book? The post New Book Convenes Voices Across Sector first appeared on VQ Strategies.

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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. I’ve known Brian for over ten years and he is a brilliant strategist for executive leaders and global brands – nonprofits, startups, and political organizations. So, I was excited to dig into his most recent book and thinking.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 7, 2017

It’s not secret to nonprofits that fundraising is critical to the success of your mission. It is all about how to nurture a nonprofit organizational culture that has shared responsibility for fundraising among all of its people. But, does your entire organization treat it this way? What is a culture of philanthropy?

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Robert Weiner

JANUARY 7, 2016

The book was a labor of love for over 2 years by 25 of advancement services professionals, led and edited by the esteemed John Taylor. I'm honored to have written two chapters. CASE has just published the third edition of its guide to Advancement Services. You can buy a copy from CASE by clicking here.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 30, 2010

Beth Kanter and Allison Fine ‘s book, The Networked Nonprofit , is now out and starting lots of conversations. Let’s start at the beginning: what is a “networked nonprofit&# anyway? As Beth and Allison explain: Networked Nonprofits are simple and transparent organizations. Getting Started.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The concepts around connectivity and leadership were synergistic with the concept of networked leadership that Allison Fine and I wrote about in the Networked Nonprofit , published in several years before. The article caught fire – not only in nonprofit and philanthropy circles – but also business, government, and beyond.

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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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Bloomerang

APRIL 21, 2023

Let’s take a look at some possibilities: (1) Start a memorial fund with an existing nonprofit, (2) Contribute time and expertise to a program at an existing nonprofit; (3) Work with a fiscal agent, (4) Start a local chapter of a national nonprofit, and (5) Start your own nonprofit.

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See3

APRIL 9, 2024

Many nonprofits fall into the trap of believing that their audience is the general public, when the truth is that your supporters are much more nuanced than that. By putting together a comprehensive profile of your audience, your nonprofit is better able to create personalized content that speaks to your audience and drives them to action.

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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. You need both.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

My friend, Mazarine Treyz , is an accomplished woman: She is passionate about life and supporting nonprofit organizations. I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be giving away a copy of the book for free to a reader! When I returned to America I began my career as a nonprofit consultant. That you just had to let things go.

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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. Focus on the 3 R’s (Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition).

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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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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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Bloomerang

JUNE 30, 2021

We knew when we showed up on day one as the new Chief Development Officer at your impactful nonprofit, leadership would be behind us. The job description clearly stated that nonprofit leadership values all employees and the unique contributions they bring to the organization. . Ironically enough, I chose Joy as my theme in the book.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

My head is spinning from the large number of vendors now available to the nonprofit sector for “Donate Now&# buttons and peer-to-peer fundraising. 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. Book Tour ??. ? ?

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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. Here’s the description.

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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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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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

Yesterday, an advanced copy of our book, The Networked Nonprofit , arrived. My son, Harry, who is in video making summer camp, decided to make a little movie of me opening the book! The lucky winner was Lorraine from the local chapter of the Red Cross. Virtual Book Launch. San Francisco Book Party.

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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

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, Finally, the webinar closes with a brief conversation about what’s next in nonprofit communications and fundraising and the importance of early adoption. Date: Thursday, August 4.

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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. Embedding links to your social media content lightens your workload of finding content to add to the book.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Many of you have asked when the Kindle version of ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” would be available and I’m happy to announce you can get download your copy from Amazon now! Want to share freight costs to NZ of “Measuring the Networked Nonprofit”? New book by @ kanter @ kdpaine amz.to/measure-networ…

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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! Shareability.

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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.

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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, Finally, the webinar closes with a brief conversation about what’s next in nonprofit communications and fundraising and the importance of early adoption. How to Register: Sign up!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The Wealth of Networks, Chapter 3 November 16, 2006 I bet you thought I’d stopped reading? So here’s the summary for Chapter 3. Or given up? It’s really worth a read.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

One of the great things about the Nonprofit Technology Conference is that you get to connect with colleagues. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One topic I’ve been researching is the answer to this Facebook question, “What free or low cost apps are there for nonprofit brand pages?

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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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