Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2010

Network for Good uses the GuideStar database to distribute online donations made on their website and on their partner websites. Network for Good has partnered with Give a Tweet , Change.org , Razoo and Facebook Causes (just to name a few!). Tags: Online Fundraising.

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The Modern Nonprofit

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Stuffed with food, armed with gifts, and basking in the glow of discounted tech gadgets, folks are ready to donate to the causes they care about. Supporters take a photo of themselves along with their own giving message and post on social media to build awareness for your cause. You might even inspire their friends to give, too!

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Matt about his work at Causes and how Causes is empowering grassroots fundraising. First, create a page on Causes and activist resource center. What makes a Cause on Facebook successful? Build a network.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Just released by Network for Good and Zoetica, here's a new free eGuide on Cause Marketing Through Social Media: 5 Steps to Successful Online Campaigns.( Tags: Non-profit technology General non-profit interest Fundraising Best practices case studies social media cause marketing. read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Building networks, communities, connections, campaigns, and our work. Not All Communities Can Be Treated Equally. The more voices the better!

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

As someone that has helped others to create, and has created many networks on the Ning platform, yesterday’s news that the company would be dropping 40% of it’s staff and dropping the free service was incredibly alarming. We can all be leaders and contributors to a network, a community, a movement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2010

I’m pleased to announce that Zoetica and Network for Good have just published a new e-book called “ Cause Marketing Through Social Media &# written by Kate Olsen and Geoff Livingston. Tags: Promotions. Further, this guide is summarized in a handy checklist to direct campaign development.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

One idea that has emerged for me through this way of exploring the topic is that of temporary versus permanent networks. Temporary versus Permanent Networks. People are networked. In this back and forth, we encounter both temporary and permanent networks – and identifying each from the other can make a huge difference!

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Continuing on last week's discussion about Causes leaving MySpace, TechSoup's own Amy has written an interesting guest post on Sean Stannard-Stockton's Tactical Philanthropy blog. Amy discusses the Causes fallout as well as Ideablob's sudden disappearance. Tags: Digital Divide Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0

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NonProfit Hub

MARCH 1, 2018

Cause Camp is different from your run-of-the-mill conference, but you already know that. What you might not know is what makes it so different, and why Cause Camp is a conference for everyone , whether you work for a nonprofit or not. We don’t want to run you dry with Cause Camp’s registration fee. It’s super affordable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

The oldest of the Millennial Generation are in their mid-careers, and as this generation become more secure in their careers and have more disposable income, nonprofits need to understand how they relate to causes to better capture their resources. When people feel a sense of urgency, they are more prone to act on behalf of a cause.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

“In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” First, let’s start at the beginning: Causes Leaves MySpace. Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. Habitat for Humanity focuses on periodically posting curated content relevant to the cause of homelessness and housing.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 25, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available. Tags: Fundraising Online Fundraising Social Networking Web 2.0 Wendy Harman , the social-media manager at the American Red Cross, in Washington, DC.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Tag your products in Stories and Posts. Before you hit Share on a new post or Story, make the item shown clickable by adding a Product Tag that allows people to tap on a direct link within the image or video to view and purchase right from Instagram or Facebook.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Showcase your organization’s impact through storytelling, testimonials, and interactive exhibits, allowing attendees to connect emotionally with your cause.

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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. The Networked Nonprofit: Beth Kanter And Allison Fine Tell Orgs How To Use Technology To Their Advantage Huffington Post, Jonathan Harris. The Networked Nonprofit by Gibran Rivera. The Networked Nonprofit by Mary Joyce. Like Book Launches?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I’d like to use this post to share some of the responses to the Networked Nonprofit at different book events and online during the past month and let you know about upcoming events in November. Networked Nonprofit in Vegas. And, they all got copies of Networked Nonprofit (thank you James!) Photo by KK.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 9, 2009

The Case Foundation, Facebook Causes and PARADE Publications just launched the 2009 America’s Giving Challenge, a competition designed to raise both awareness and funds for charitable causes. Tags: Fundraising nptech Social networking Facebook. What I find most interesting is that the Challenge.( read more ).

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OneCause

JUNE 15, 2023

At its core, Peer-to-Peer fundraising (also known as peer-to-peer or Social Fundraising) refers to any fundraiser that uses supporter networks to raise money for your cause. Yep, your fundraisers’ social networks are here to help at year-end! Remind Me – What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. One way to engage with your donors on social media for GivingTuesday is to create a hashtag challenge for people to participate and tag you in.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2009

Here are the details: What: Promoting Causes on Online Social Networks. Tags: Marketing Online Activism Online Recruitment Running Your Organization Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 When: Tuesday, June 2, at 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free. Where: Online. Register at: [link]. Description: read more.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 8, 2009

As I mentioned last week , the Chronicle of Philanthropy held a live online discussion about how nonprofits can use social networks to promote their organizations. Tags: Social Networking Web 2.0 Schwartz; and Felicia Carr, director of online communications for the National Parks Conservation Association.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Start by thinking about the values and themes people associate with the holiday, then find connections between those values and the cause your campaign supports. Recruit loyal supporters to fundraise for your cause. Create holiday-themed marketing materials.

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Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

Reach out to supporters with a large social media following and ask them to act as ambassadors for your cause. This type of social fundraising taps your most loyal supporters and turns them into avid fundraisers for your cause, giving your nonprofit more time to focus on running its event. Social media. Create a catalog.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Jessica Kirkwood , VP for Social Media,HandsOn Network agreed to write this about their latest social media experiment and what they were learning. Behind the Scenes Experimentation with Social Gaming for Social Good from HandsOn Network by Jessica Kirkwood. About 23% of those tagged are joining the game. Is that good?

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CauseVox

JULY 31, 2023

Giving Days bring together individuals, businesses, and organizations to rally support for non-profit causes and amplify their impact. Giving Days not only generate financial support but also help build long-lasting relationships between organizations and their supporters, fostering a sense of trust and commitment to their causes.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

So when it comes to inspiring your donors to support your cause, you might consider creating a nonprofit explainer video for your organization. However, it is also worth noting that in addition to their advantages, producing a nonprofit explainer video often comes with a price tag and can be a time-consuming process.

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NTEN

JUNE 10, 2011

Whether your nonprofit organization provides services or advocates for a cause, your stakeholders have common interests. What is a knowledge sharing network? What are some examples of knowledge sharing networks? Marnie Webb introduced the nptech tag to help aggregate nonprofit technology content.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

Susan Gordon, Causes. We developed Causes because we know what it takes to be an activist and we know how much social networking can revolutionize grassroots organizing. So, Michelle started a cause. Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4 Then, she grew her cause, The Race to End Cancer, to 5.4

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

Owned by Facebook, Instagram is the largest mobile social network in the United States. For cause awareness, Instagram is a highly engaged community. Always include a short caption, and like other social networks, inspirational quotes and powerful stats significantly increase engagement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

How networked nonprofits use twitter. Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. How Networked Nonprofits Use Twitter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 14, 2010

Note from Beth: Last month, we did a Networked Nonprofit session at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service. Recently I got my first full-on blast of the Networked Nonprofit at a session the authors presented at the 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. He offered to write a guest post. Opportunity Design.

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The Modern Nonprofit

AUGUST 24, 2021

Volunteers are almost twice as likely to donate to a cause than non-volunteers. Let them engage with your cause and the mission that your organization stands for. You can also give them the chance to make guest blog posts, where they can showcase their experiences with your organization and express why they care about your cause.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 5, 2009

Let’s dissect a networked approach to an online presence and see what the core dynamics are. The Networked Approach: The networked approach to online campaigns is really a cycle, like most other strategies you’ll come across. Here are the four steps to creating a networked approach to a campaign, using we20 as our example.

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