Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 1) Website.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

Every fundraiser knows the role that social media users played in delivering dollars to the American Red Cross for disaster relief in Haiti and to Planned Parenthood for mammogram screenings in the wake of the Komen Foundation’s withdrawal of funding, but actually how social media delivers such results has been a bit of mystery.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. 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. Learn basic HTML.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. Additionally, I wanted her to share how they determine which social networks to use and their most successful campaigns. AP: Data is key.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

By Julia Campbell , a social media and storytelling consultant for nonprofits and author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits. Also, on October 8 in partnership with Nonprofit Tech for Good, Julia will be presenting a free webinar about how nonprofits can use social media to raise money online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 30, 2012

Today, I have the honor of doing a session at The Allstate Foundation ‘s 60th Anniversary Executive Summit (hashtag #60summit ) where I’ll be talking about leading nonprofits with a network mindset. Social Media: Getting Leadership Buy-In. Social media presents incredible opportunities for nonprofits, both large and small.

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The Modern Nonprofit

APRIL 7, 2024

P2P fundraising enables nonprofits to mobilize fundraisers within their existing networks of supporters. Why Staying Social and Going Mobile Can Make All the Difference Social media and mobile platforms play a critical role in successful peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns. The key is making participation fun and frictionless.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. billion social media users worldwide. The average individual spends around 2 hours and 24 minutes each day on social media. The average individual spends around 2 hours and 24 minutes each day on social media. and the world. Community building.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Due to the decline in reach on social media, nonprofits should prioritize email communications and fundraising in 2018 [ Benchmarks for Success ]. Digital Payments on Social Networks. Live Reporting Using Social Media. Live broadcasts are streamed within the Periscope app and #LIVE on Periscope.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

For more than a decade the blogosphere has touted the power and promise of social media (this blog included) , but there is also a downside to using social media for your nonprofit. Nonprofit social media managers are bombarded with depressing content. Nonprofits have to pay full price for advertising on social media.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There are a variety of different ways that nonprofits use social media on a daily basis. But, what if you could use social media to overcome one of the biggest challenges that nonprofits have faced over the past year: creating communities for supporters to engage with one another? Engaging Supporters in the Community.

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Care2

AUGUST 25, 2013

Even though social media has been around for several years, many organizations have not adapted a formal social media strategy. Having a social media strategy is important to measuring its impact on your organization and the community you serve. Broadcast communications does not build community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. Almost every communication medium out there has been impacted by the rise of social and mobile media, but not press releases. Prioritize responsive design.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. In response, there was a campaign to hire her back on Facebook, it garnered mainstream media attention, and was a public relations nightmare for AppleBee’s.

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Live broadcast capabilities. Being able to network and communicate with other participants is one of the key reasons for attending an event and a virtual one is no different.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

How do you measure your network to learn how to improve outcomes? I’ll be participating in the session, as part of the context setting by giving an overview of themes in my book, “ Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ,” co-author with measurement guru KD Paine. Click to See Larger Image and Full Data by Marc Smith.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 9, 2011

Even the best social media managers often go through an initial period of puzzlement and frustration as they try to figure out how Twitter works and what to tweet. They are engaging and listening and not just broadcasting content, and have discovered the right amount of tweets to interest, rather than annoy their followers.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

With the surge of virtual meeting platforms, and various custom meeting options, businesses are now relying on such innovative meeting solutions to amplify networking, work-from-home options, staying connected, and increasing operational efficiency in the new meeting and business landscape. Social media integrations, like LinkedIn.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We’d guess that part of your strategy for Giving Tuesday involves leveraging social media. After enduring social distancing during the past year, social media is now a primary channel for connecting with friends, family members, and nonprofits alike! We’re not suggesting that you stop posting and sharing information on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2011

Knight Foundation and Monitor Institute published a new report called “ Connected Citizens &# that looks at the impact of networks on communities, and asks, what do these emerging networks mean for community change? The report asks a number of impact questions related to networked citizens and the future.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2011

As the GEO gathering comes to a close, funders are spending their morning on the practical consideration of how adopting a network mindset will change our day to day work. Funders also considered the impact of adopting a network mindset on an organization’s brand and fundraising potential. Adene Sacks.

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The Storytelling Non-profit

JUNE 1, 2022

Do a Q&A with a local influencer who cares about your work If your organization wants to be more networked within your local community, consider doing a Q&A with a local influencer who has an interest in your organization or cause. Click here for the full interview I had with Larissa Dalton, staff from the Catholic Volunteer Network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 21, 2010

It was a special launch day for our book, The Networked Nonprofit , thanks to you! Here’s some of themes we touched with links to posts by others (and some of our own): How Nonprofits Need To Adjust in a Networked World. Strategies for Being A Networked Nonprofit. Rethinking Social Media Internships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 25, 2014

Twiplomacy aims to identify the extent to which world leaders use Twitter and how they connect on the social network. He is expected to surpass the United States White House account, @WhiteHouse (4,973,061), within the next days and is using Twitter as a power tool to broadcast his messages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 4, 2011

There are ex-pats in every corner of the globe, media outlets of every nationality, and allies from other countries that your nonprofit does know exist yet. I do not believe in using HootSuite to broadcast the same message to multiple social networking sites with one click (worst practice alert!),

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. You can either broadcast live (think of it as your own radio station) or host the messages on the Cinchcast server for later listening. A collection of economic and media trends and stats.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

How to use social media to inspire 40,000 people to give on one day. No doubt social media is a key part of our promotional and event strategy. In fact, this may be one of the largest collaborative social media efforts in the nonprofit world. Social media success: collaborate, inform, build, engage. Go Minnesota!

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AccelEvents

JULY 20, 2020

From automated email marketing to hosting live broadcasts, an event platform is necessary if you aim to put on a professional, high-level virtual event. Live broadcast capabilities. Being able to network and communicate with other participants is one of the key reasons for attending an event and a virtual one is no different.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

Topic : Social Media in Disaster Response. Description : Social media tools allow for people to connect: broadcasting messages to real time communication, online networking to offline collaboration. Date : February 19th, 2011. Location : San Antonio, TX. Related Links : Conference website.

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Care2

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Last Friday, Care2 held an information packed webinar Engaging Baby Boomers and Seniors through Social Media with panelists Gina Pagliaro, Immersion Active, Jen Smith from AARP, and Molly Connors from Care2. 84% of internet users 50 and over use social networking sites. They control over 80% of personal financial assets.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

This means that getting board members to ask their personal network for money is the fastest way to hit your board fundraising goals. If you have a lot of lapsed commitments, ask a board member to locate the donors on social media or get new contact info from people in your organization.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 6, 2009

This Wednesday, MIT and Tie-Boston are hosting The 140-Character Mission: Social Media & Entrepreneurship event. Followers become funders, messages become movements, and social networks beget social change. Tags: case studies events socialmedia preso social media twitter. They can even help elect a new president.).

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2012

Unconference this really resonated with me when Paul Young of charity: water said in his keynote, what if your online communications (website, social media, fundraising appeals) looked like how you talked. During the 3 rd annual Nonprofit 2.0 “You would be telling great stories,” said Young. Listen to your Community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Through an impact-producing grant from the Polk Bros Foundation, we’re helping these local organizations raise awareness of their work and mature their online networks. While their skills, networks and social media maturity ranged widely, everyone could participate and collaboration would be the rising tide that lifts all boats.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2020

The numbers will need to be adjusted to match what is allowed in each jurisdiction but it is possible to host an event with a small number of physical attendees/participants and broadcast the happenings online to a much wider audience. Leveraging Social Media.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

We’d guess that part of your strategy for Giving Tuesday involves leveraging social media. After enduring social distancing during the past year, social media is now a primary channel for connecting with friends, family members, and nonprofits alike! We’re not suggesting that you stop posting and sharing information on social media.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 21, 2014

What we do know, is that marketers around the world, in the for profit and nonprofit world alike, are turning to storytelling, content marketing, and social media to engage and connect with target audiences. But that doesn’t mean you should not be including social sharing options to the other social media networks.

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