Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Note from Beth: Is Facebook Live or posting videos part of your nonprofit’s strategy for 2018? Using a tool like Animato can make it easy for your nonprofit to create DYI videos, but to be successful you need to develop a strategy and use compelling storytelling. Video is a medium uniquely suited to do just that.”.

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Bloomerang

DECEMBER 16, 2021

You can also tweet us those questions and comments, we’d love to hear from you there. There’s all kinds of videos you can watch. I want to hear your questions, your comments, your responses. Momentary discomfort is worth the life change that, that gift will create, isn’t it? I’ll keep an eye on it.

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NCE Social Media

MARCH 6, 2012

If you have a Facebook page for your organization be prepared for a change on March 30, 2012. Facebook is changing all pages over to it’s timeline format. Well, since there is a change in layout, you’ll want to make sure you have branding and graphics correctly sized and ready for the change.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

TikTok has emerged as a powerful platform for advocacy and social justice, enabling individuals and organizations to build large followings and drive meaningful change. The Power of TikTok Advocacy: Using the Platform to Drive Change Take @thatpyschnp , who regularly rallies her 300k+ followers to take action for progressive causes.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

As this first impression can be hard to change, it’s worth taking your time to think about what you want to convey. 6) Use video and live streaming for storytelling. While photos can be fun, videos create a more visceral experience and will create a more powerful memory. Collaborate with popular people in your niche.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 11, 2021

But most importantly, please feel free to send in any chats or questions or comments along the way. The leadership changed. The goals changed. So it’s not just what’s your baseline, but it’s also, how do you hope to actually change the world in a grand way? . We’re trying to impact change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 16, 2011

Here’s a couple I hope you’ll vote for those as well: Turning Online Donors Into Change Investors. Let’s Talk Video for Social Change. Positively Inspired Change Campaigns. Share the link, title, and names in the comments. Geoff Livingston, Peggy Duvette, Brian Fujito, Stacey Monk, Robert Wolf.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Technology for Change. What’s your favorite example of technology helping people create positive change in the world? You can see the numbers (from tweets, to dollars, to videos and more) on the EpicChange blog here. To find out more about HP’s Create Change initiative, visit their website or Facebook page.).

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2011

. —– Whether your organization has had a presence on Facebook for years or just days—or you’re considering starting now—trying to follow along with all the changes to functionality, options, and analytics is incredibly overwhelming. One of the biggest changes shaking up Facebook users is the introduction of the Subscribe option.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

The landscape of nonprofit fundraising has changed dramatically in 2024. Show real humans talking to the camera through videos and storytelling. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening. Her team at Cause Fokus uses empathy-based marketing to turn passive audiences into loyal advocates. Don’t fake it.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

However, I can share what we are doing at Candid to address today’s ever-changing Twitter landscape and the decision-making process behind our current thinking—with the hope this information can help you evaluate your nonprofit’s approach to a future presence on Twitter. Make no immediate changes, just reduce input. .

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Saleforce Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

But what if we could move beyond that and use the power of connected data clouds to directly change lives? We use Salesforce tools to create a digital environment which engages at-risk youth, and has proven to be highly impactful in changing negative trajectories and positively impacting wellbeing. Here’s how we’re doing it.

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Candid

MARCH 14, 2024

Last year, we were inspired by a video from 2011 to create our series on “ red flags” funders look for in grant proposals. Change the content type. Whenever we make a video, we also think about whether it could be made into a graphic carousel for Instagram or a text-based post on Facebook. Change for a current event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2012

I happened to mention that I was seeing reports from nonprofit folks about the recent change in the Facebook Algorithm and Megan Keaney Anderson offered to write this guest post. How Nonprofits Can Use Measurement to Adapt to the Facebook Algorithm Change – guest post by Meghan Keaney Anderson, Hubspot. What has changed?

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Note – Photos or a video of your characters are HIGHLY recommended. Who would have thought a simple meal could change a family’s life? Inside these walls, 28 women have found the courage to start school to prepare themselves for the future and change their lives so they never have to go back to their abuser. Your donation of $7.32

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NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

This year he joined a few of us for the Ignite Panel at Blackbaud’s conference where we talked about how social media is helping non-profits change the world. Check out the video. Watch the Video from #bbcon. I’d love to hear your take on each of these in the comments. Where should I start? Strengthen your core.

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

Through comments, shares, direct messages, and fun hashtag challenges, you can foster relationships that would be harder to form through more traditional channels of communication. Use this platform to post impactful images or videos of the work your organization does to emotionally appeal to potential supporters. Engagement.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 3, 2009

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Drupal security, and other CMS Report comments April 3, 2009 Now that the Idealware CMS report is out, I get to have my say about it. Here’s the first post, there might be more to come.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2009

For those that follow the #4Change twitter-based chats, this is a post recapping and highlighting our latest conversation on social media application in the Climate Change movement. Read the post below or visit the Stanford Social Innovation Review blog to comment. How can we and how are we using social media tools for social change?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Super-short videos have become one of the coolest (and easiest!) Free video services like Instagram and Vine that feature short videos now attract millions of users, offering nonprofits, charities, and libraries an opportunity to connect with new audiences. Why Super-Short Videos? Fundraising videos. Really short.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Upload powerful photos and videos. To prove that point, this video tweet from @WildlifeSOS that tells the good news story of a nail-biting rescue of a leopard in India received very high engagement compared to their other tweets: 4. 6) Respond to and engage with followers. 8) Get to know your Twitter Analytics Dashboard.

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2024

2023 analytics and year-over-year (YOY) change PLATFORM FOLLOWERS (December 2023) YOY % CHANGE 2023 AVERAGE MONTHLY ENGAGEMENT* YOY % CHANGE TOTAL VIDEO VIEWS YOY % CHANGE LinkedIn 42,509 +29% 441 +30% N/A N/A Instagram 7,615 +48% 946 +51% 95,979 +289% Facebook 67,701 +0.6% Link clicks are not included.

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NonProfit Hub

AUGUST 23, 2014

I found the greatest online video ever made by a nonprofit. There are several reasons why I think this is the perfect example of an effective online video. It has a lot to do with the video itself, but it also has to do with what happens after the viewer watches. Notice how this video says nothing about Greenpeace?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

You can also comment about news stories that relate to your mission. Change those random letters and numbers to your keywords (special-education1, special-education2, etc.) Do this for any image, PDF or video you upload. Use more video. Create videos on your expert content and upload these to your YouTube channel.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Beaver Builder Lite – a visual drag and drop page builder that can work within your existing theme and isn’t based on shortcodes; easily add images, text blocks, videos, and columns. . Monthly one-on-one video training so your team feels confident using WordPress. SEO and Social Sharing. Events, Fundraising and Donations.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 10, 2021

Perhaps we strive to use more messaging by video so the reader must click to view? Perhaps we ask our constituents to reply back to my email with an answer or comment? I’m still brainstorming and would love to hear your ideas in the comments section below. To be successful, we have to change with it. I know you can do it!

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Candid

JULY 7, 2022

Since then, a lot has changed. For most, the best choice is going to be doing a video. 57% of people who watch nonprofit videos go on to make a donation. Viewers should leave your videos with a clear understanding of why your nonprofit matters and the next steps for getting involved. .

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Care2

MARCH 18, 2012

It’s been close to two weeks since Invisible Children released it’s "Kony 2012" video, which quickly spread across social networks, blogs, and made headlines across major news networks and newspapers like the NYT and the Washington Post. With over 80M views on Youtube, the video is still being shared and talked about.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

Videos and news articles that prompt more meaningful discussion. Posts will longer comments over posts with short comments. Facebook will continue to use the amount of reactions, comment, and shares to rank posts in News Feed. Why did Facebook make this change? How should I change my Facebook strategy?

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

But most importantly, I want to recommend and encourage all of you to chat in your questions and comments throughout the next hour or so. Lots of videos on there you can watch. The post [VIDEO] Counting the Costs: Where Capital Campaigns Often Miss the Mark appeared first on Bloomerang. So don’t be shy. Brian: Yeah.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Throughout the month of November, AFP will be highlighting honorees from National Philanthropy Day chapter events around the world, showcasing outstanding donors, volunteers, corporations, foundations, and others who are being recognized for their commitment to positive social change and philanthropy. Let us know in the comments below.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Note From Beth: Frank Barry from BlackBaud kindly agreed to write a guest post showcasing some of the best presentations caught on video at the BlackBaud’s Conference last week. Guest Post by Frank Barry: Social Media for Social Good Video Roundup from #BBCon. and her Passion to Change the World. Check out the video.

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Care2

JANUARY 20, 2015

Let''s flashback to 2013 when Facebook announced in a blog post that they''d start autoplaying videos: Since September, we’ ve been testing a way to make videos more engaging on Facebook , and as a result we’ ve seen views, likes, shares and comments increase more than 10 percent. A snapshot of their findings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

You can watch the video here as well as the human curated resources shared and a Copilot created summary transcript here. The worry about a steep learning curve is more of a mindset change, from letting go of doing the work from zero to 100% and shifting to focusing on the 80-100%.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, a video app called TikTok exploded in popularity because it provided a way for people to connect during the pandemic. After amassing 800 million active users worldwide, TikTok is now used for much more than dance challenges and quick recipe videos. . TikTok is all about short videos.

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Twenty Hats

JANUARY 12, 2021

The best way I thought to keep in touch was to facilitate weekly 45-minute video calls on Zoom. The video calls have a consistent structure to them. First, I introduce a staff member who speaks for 20 minutes about their work, how it has changed since the pandemic, and what they are learning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

Towards the end of the day, the New York Times published a story about a big announcement from Mark Zuckerberg about a change in the algorithm and newsfeed that it would prioritize what their friends and family share and comment on while de-emphasizing content from publishers and brands.

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