Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

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. Five Status Update Content Ideas for Nonprofits. The Big Picture: Storytelling through Video and Photos. Eleven Blog Content Ideas for Nonprofits.

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Social Media Content Social Chapter 198

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

All that said, the following is an excerpt from Chapter 7 of my book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 117

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We use Flickr to collect all of the photos for our annual nature photo competition. We’re launching a new content management system, site design, and web analytics tool – all at the same time! Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ?. ? Book Tour Sponsors.

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Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 203

Candid

JANUARY 31, 2024

And if you prefer books, check out Candid’s library of ebooks and audiobooks. Another way to learn collaboratively is to form a “book-ish club.” Instead of having everyone read the same book at the same time, invite participants to find and share resources on a given topic that works best for them.

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Professional Develop Impact Fundraising 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2012

Flickr Photo by Carissa Marie. A debate in content marketing circles is whether or not you should simply focus on creating original content and forget content curation. Let’s be clear as my fellow content curator, Jan Gordon, says : There is no curation without original content. It is a both/and.

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Content News Attention Skills 107

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The new generation of smart phones come equipped with excellent cameras and for many it means that they can easily shoot from the hip and capture moments in your organization’s work that make for great, socially share able content. It includes photo editing apps, special filter apps, and photo sharing apps.

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Camera Photography Content Strategy 101

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Prioritize uploading photos over sharing links. Upload a larger version the photo and then share. You can upload them as posts or as cover photos on Google+ Pages. See the Sierra Club’s Google+ Page to view an example of an animated.GIF being used as a cover photo. Curate good content through sharing.

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Google Practice YouTube Nonprofit 237

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Note from Beth: Alison Zarella is the co-author of the recently published “ The Facebook Marketing Book.&# I received a review copy from O’Reilly. You’ve just co-written a book with your husband, Dan Zarrella called “The Facebook Marketing Book.&# But that’s just the way we are.

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Advice Facebook Content Create 119

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 23, 2011

Photo By h.koppdelaney. 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. This book will help. Schoemaker.

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Skills Network Technique Evaluation 105

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In this guide, we’ll share our top tips for creating an auction catalog that engages participants and elevates your event with both its content and its format. Live Auction Catalog Content Tips Prominently Feature Your Nonprofit’s Mission Generally speaking, there are two main groups of people who attend nonprofit auctions.

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Design Sponsor PDF Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Each item on the list is discussed in the book and some items won’t make sense unless you have read the book, but most will. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. Write content and secure photos for website pages.

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Social Media Social Media Tech 259

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

We hope you like our content, and we want you to use it! Content created by TechSoup is available to reuse by any nonprofit or library (for free!), This means you can take our content, post it on your website, or use it in your trainings or newsletters, and you don't even need to ask us for permission.

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Content Free License Copyright 36

NTEN

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Nearly all of the web communication challenges I’ve encountered with the groups I’ve worked with stem from basic content planning and governance issues. People come to your website, first and foremost, to get information, so Content Strategy is relevant for any communications work you do. So, Content Strategy was born!

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Content Strategy Question Calendar 83

Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Whether you need product photos, photos of people using your products, or simply stylish stock photos, these tools can help you find what you’re looking for. These images could be used for a wide variety of storytelling and attention-grabbing hooks for content. Is your website in need of some fresh imagery? 13 per image.

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Images Generation Impact Artist 97

Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

Interactive Memory Book While networking opportunities and social gatherings are some of the best features of chapter membership, perhaps the most powerful benefits are the friendships and memories your brothers or sisters make together. Gathering appropriate and relevant content. Properly organize your content by audience.

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Digital Chapter Library Video 52

Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

You may risk your content getting lost in the crowd. For instance, you might share photos from last year’s successful event or a behind-the-scenes look at your event setup. Ensure your photos are a good mix of candids and posed photos and avoid distracting filters or editing styles. Make it short and easy to remember.

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Contest Headline Social Media Survey 87

Neon CRM

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Recipe Book Fundraiser Create and sell a low-cost cookbook featuring recipes contributed by supporters, leveraging community involvement to raise funds. Book Sale Collect donated books, hold a low-cost sale, and invite the neighborhood to show out and buy some used books! Books rule.

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Ideas Fundraising Classes Contest 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 4, 2014

When reporting is done live, marketing and fundraising content is often hurriedly posted in a format that lessens its effectiveness. They can be branded images embedded with the event hashtag, quotes from speakers , or photos of the venue. For Instagram, upload a photo once or twice per hour.

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Report Conference Social Media Mobile 251

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 14, 2016

On the Nonprofit Tech for Good Facebook Page Notes are currently receiving 3X the reach and engagement as photos and links. Upload a cover photo (1200 X 445) and write a title. Upload your nonprofit’s logo, add content, insert links, and format content. Go to Timeline > Offer, Event+ > Note.

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Facebook Mobile Feeds Alternative 100

Whole Whale

JANUARY 22, 2023

Once you have your Facebook page, consider how you can use AI content writing tools to help make posts for your organization. We recommend using a Business.facebook.com account connected to your profile to do this! Want to take your nonprofit’s Facebook presence to the next level?

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Profile Facebook Social Media Instruction 111

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Too often new media managers are bogged down by a strategy or content approval process that saps them of their creativity. Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software.

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Skills Management Media Social Media 278

Qgiv

JUNE 6, 2023

A strategy will keep you on top of your marketing goals and tell you when to post your social media content for the highest impact. Include your ad campaigns in your content calendar to maximize their return on investment. Photo Ads Photo ads are one of the most common types of promotion on Facebook.

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Facebook Guide Demographics Nonprofit 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Part-blogging, part-social networking community, Tumblr makes an interesting choice for blogs that are specific to a campaign or cause – especially if you have a lot photos and videos to share. The best Tumblr blogs tend to focus less on text, and more on visuals and re-blogging content from other Tumblr blogs.

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Nonprofit Adopt Social Network Social Media 233

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Something in the photos and the language on the page pulled me in and made me care. A photo accompanied by a concise story or a short video with an attention-grabbing headline should be right there to introduce your visitor to the essence of your organization’s work. Don’t lead with a photo from your latest fundraiser.

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Websites Donor Photo Nonprofit 98

Connection Cafe

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Mission Moments Photo of your mission in action Quote from service recipient At-home activities (ex. Fundraising Thank you to one specific donor Thank you to corporate donor Thank you to foundation donor Photo from your most recent fundraiser Next fundraiser Special event save the date (ex. Books needed for elementary students).

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Social Media Ideas Content Media 51

NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Provide enticing high-resolution photos. Class photos. Teacher photos (meet the faculty). Get 10% off your books. Content type weight: Videos. Keep your schools page fresh with interesting new content, but don’t over do it. Focus on User Generated Content. everyone likes a fancy new iPad).

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Facebook Student Poll Slides 186

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. First, the body text column is wide enough to feature photos and large font. but not today.

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Design Practice Plugin Headline 100

Museum 2.0

AUGUST 20, 2009

I'm working on a section of my book about sharing social objects and am writing about the most common way that visitors share their object experiences in museums: through photographs. If people can take their own photos, they won't buy them in the gift shop. Aesthetics of Experience: Photo-taking is distracting for other visitors.

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Museum Photo Policy Open 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Allison Fine and I have been actively researching and writing about AI for Social Good and Nonprofits with an eye towards our next book. Here’s an overview of the book from the authors blog. How AI Is Transforming Content Creation reviews the impact that AI tools are having in writing content.

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Cancer San Diego Social Calendar 93

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Also, since Google+ Business Profiles will launch after the release of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , please consider this blog post a supplement to the book. Upload at least five photos to your Google+ Profile. Upload photos of yourself on vacation, at work, etc. Sign up for a Google Account.

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Google Practice Profile Avatar 201

CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Include a Photo or Video If you don’t have a relevant photo of you to share, consider making a video about why this cause matters to you. The organization you are fundraising for may have content or options for you to choose from. Book a demo today to see how our platform can work for you!

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Personal Build Effective Fundraising 72

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Use a Professional Photo for Your Profile Photo. Some personality is OK, but if you wouldn’t use a photo on the “Staff” page of your nonprofit’s website, then don’t use it on LinkedIn, either.

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Linkedin Profile Professional Tips 211

The Storytelling Non-profit

MARCH 7, 2022

You probably had a favorite TV show or maybe a favorite book series. Step 3: Determine what kind of content to use at each point in your story arc. The final step to mapping out your story arc for your fundraising campaign is to determine what kind of content you want to use at each point in your story arc.

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Profit Story Campaign Build 78

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

I also ask for feedback on what exercises or content in the workshop helped learning and what should be changed. This book is a must-have for any serious trainer. Sometimes I might document a lesson plan visually with photos and powerpoint as the example above illustrates. Group Photo. Documentation. Closing Circle.

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Evaluation Training Train Tips 128

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. This has an added benefit of increasing your “people talking about” metric which gets the content into more newsfeeds. pic.twitter.com/PXdIUl0IIQ.

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Practice Tips Social Meme 107

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. What photos and videos can you use to tell your campaign story? How can you obtain supporter-contributed content? Tip 2: Use Photos to Create Emotional Impact. Here's a great example.

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Storytelling Campaign Digital Tips 66

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

and training (HTML, photo-editing, social and mobile media best practices ). 4) Read more books. Now I am lucky if I can get through a first chapter much less read an entire book in less than 6 months. I bought a reading lamp and three new books and make an effort to go to bed at least 30 minutes earlier to have time to read.

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Social Media Management Media Social 231