Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2016

That said, there are proven strategies that can help your nonprofit quickly grow your e-mail list, such as: Create an e-newsletter subscribe page on your website that describes your e-newsletter and how often it will be sent and promote this page on your social networks. Add e-newsletter opt-in forms to online event calendars.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 5, 2015

Throughout 2015, add to your calendar the time necessary to write one or two LinkedIn Recommendations each month. Add causes awareness days to your calendar. Cause awareness days can be very powerful for fundraising because social network communities are highly likely to promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Then when planning your content strategy, add the awareness day campaign(s) to your editorial calendar. It should also detail as least three actions that your donors and supporters can take on the awareness day, such as make a donation, sign a petition, share the page with their social networks, become a volunteer, and so on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Prominently feature the date, hashtag, a fundraising goal, a “Donate” button , links to your social networks, and an e-newsletter opt-in. List three calls-to-action (donate, share on social media, become a monthly donor, sign a petition, etc.). Nonprofit Tech for Good: 2017 Cause Awareness & Giving Day Calendar.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Share and interact with funders’ social content Most people appreciate receiving a “like” on content they post on social media. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 29, 2007

I've been doing research for an article I'm writing for TechSoup about social networking tips, tricks, and tools -- once you've made the decision that it is right for your organization, how maintain a socnet presence without it being a huge black hole? Carie Lewis Avoiding distraction is SO hard with social networking sites.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 20, 2022

Post your volunteer opportunities, register volunteers online, and keep a calendar of who will be doing what, when. It also serves as a social network where volunteers can publicly share and be recognized for their hours, which keeps volunteers motivated and feeling good. Pricing : not listed and depends on tools used.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" I hope you find the calendar useful.

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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. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. It’s a throwback from social networking circa 2006.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2012

Develop a One-Year Campaign Calendar. Instead focus on up to three signature campaigns that your supporters are excited about and develop a calendar that outlines: Monthly actions. For example, signing petitions, pledges, sharing your petitions or content on social networks and with their friends, family, and colleagues.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

Create a broad annual online marketing calendar, which lays out the major marketing initiatives, campaigns, and priorities for the entire year. Note , this was adapted from the book Social Change Anytime Everywhere by Amy Sample Ward and I. Review the upcoming month in the annual online marketing calendar. Lists Post (e.g.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 11, 2011

It's a good tool for managing email, calendars, and tasks in the office setting. Creating calendars for each project you work on is a handy way to stay organized. Send Calendars and Screenshots Within an Email. Now, in Outlook 2010, you can simply send your calendar and availability to anyone in a few short clicks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

A simple tactic on making sure that you have hand crafted content is to create an editorial calendar. It is also a good idea to avoid automatic cross posting of content from social network to another. This means that Facebook content should be different from Twitter content.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 29, 2010

She never had much interest in email, but does communicate with classmates from time to time on gaming social networks that are kid-appropriate. I have work and personal Google calendars that tell me what I have to do and when. For calendar and email, we'll likely set her up with a Google Account instead of MobileMe.

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Judi Sohn

MAY 29, 2010

She never had much interest in email, but does communicate with classmates from time to time on gaming social networks that are kid-appropriate. I have work and personal Google calendars that tell me what I have to do and when. For calendar and email, we'll likely set her up with a Google Account instead of MobileMe.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Due to the more personal nature of professional networks, brand messages are shared more when they are shared by employees than when shared by the brand itself. It’s one of the realities of living in a networked world – and as much as it makes us feel uncomfortable – we have to accept it.

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Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

Facebook Challenges are time-bound virtual peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns that take place entirely through the social network. Keeping the momentum of Facebook Challenges going is one way to set your fundraising calendar up for success. Let’s get started with an introduction to the fundraising method.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 4, 2012

We’ll show you how to build a conversation calendar that focuses on themes, topics, photos, and videos that will keep your social networks talking about your cause every week for months ahead. Eastern time for a free webinar on how to Create and Share Nonprofit Stories that Your Facebook Friends Will "Like."

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Programs : We've stacked the calendar with free programs this month - just to say thanks! Join us in sharing your appreciation of other members or anything/anyone else using #NTENthanks. Sign up for this week's leadership and technology focused webinars: Build, Buy, or Borrow: Choosing the Best Software Development Path Livestream!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 11, 2015

One of the classes was focused on “ Small Professional Online Networking ” and includes an exercise where participants analyze, de-layer, and build the “core” of their professional network. Think about what happens to your closet if you don’t organize it.

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Care2

DECEMBER 29, 2014

They thought email was dying and that social networks like Facebook would be the new channel to raise money and inspire activism. Do you have an online editorial calendar? Review Your Online Strategy. Are You Diversified? In 2010 nonprofits heavily invested in Facebook. This dream never really panned out for most nonprofits.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2013

Adding a calendar to your nonprofit or library's website is an easy way to share events and build return visitors. Free Ways to Add a Calendar to Your Website walks you through various social networking and third-party tools for nonprofits and libraries. Also available through TechSoup, Shopify.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2010

RSS readers worked for us in the early phases of social media, but as more people are connected through social networks and sharing and publishing information, there is more and more information out there. It is a balancing act in your calendar and to do list. Technology Approaches.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2015

And, every year when the calendar flips over, we embrace reflection and setting goals. That isn’t a good thing if you work in the social good sector. The new year is always a popular time for all of us to take stock and see the big picture. It can drain your passion.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

In the mean time, please enjoy the fabulous, free Member Appreciation Programming we have on tap for you: Is a Private Social Network Right for Your Nonprofit? > See more on our event calendar! Wednesday, Nov 3. Fast-Track Your Fundraising: 5 Secrets to Accelerate Your Campaign Results , Monday, Nov 8. Get Yer Free Ads Here!

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Forum One

APRIL 22, 2010

A customizable social network with a wide variety of fun and sophisticated add ons. A social networking tool similar to an intranet, specializing in online collaboration. Profiles: Dual profiles for both professional and social uses. Additions: Photos, email notifications, email blasts, and calendaring features.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

With the new year in full swing, we're looking forward to all the great events that are coming up this year by refreshing our own 2012 Conferences calendar. Here you'll find a list of upcoming events that are sure to be buzzing with cause-minded folks.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

But the most crucial thing is to give this list visibility on the social networks of your contributors. However, a crowdfunding platform with deep social media integration will allow you to get visibility, engagement and reach more people. Measurable Outcome. Send a birthday card or even make a call. Make them feel special!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Create a content calendar and plan for Monday to be videos, Tuesday featured fans, etc. Be flexible with additions to your calendar, but use it as a guide and plan as far ahead as you feel comfortable, either by topic or actually writing out the full text. This helps you focus when writing and makes planning ahead easier.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

It is a free online tool to provide nontechnical users with tools that allows them to present World Bank international development data on your own website in simple way or share it through social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter. Free on iOS) app breathes new life into the stale concept of a mobile calendar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

The traditional donor profile includes those individuals who write a check for $25 or more – in response to a direct mail solicitation and receive their calendar. But younger donors, who connect to causes through social networks and their mobile phones are different and perhaps not quite as loyal or even interested in joining established (..)

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

If you’re holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Seattle, WA: End of Summer Soiree: Resource Roundup and Social Networking. Jump to events in North America or go international with events in. Central and South America.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2014

If you’re holding regular events gathering the #nptech community let me know and I’ll include you in the next community calendar! Naples, Fl: Connecting Your Site to Social Networks – WordPress Walk-in-Clinic. North Richland Hills, TX: Nonprofit Geek Happy Hour & Networking. Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2011

And while there is some debate as to whether or having that beckoning red button lets you know people have commented on threads integrated with your email, calendar, and other work tools is good or bad for productivity – it is just too early to say and depends on the person. I, for one, would love the option to hide it.

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Forum One

JANUARY 8, 2009

social network on Ning) and promptly received a welcome message encouraging me to get involved. You've joined GovLoop - an exciting new social network community connecting the government community. 7 - Events calendar - Find great gov't events. I recently signed up for GovLoop (a government 2.0 Add your own blog.

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Connection Cafe

AUGUST 15, 2011

(I'll be co-presenting a Summit session on personality in social media, check it out.). “Some days it’s hard to think of something to say so I look for what’s coming up on the calendar.” The calendar is something that can guide you and keep your content fresh and relevant.

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