Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2008

Alex Steed is a self-described millennial activist and he has just announced his Millennials Changing America: The Next Generation of Organizing where he will visit over 30 cities across the United States to meet, interview and report how young people are using the Internet to leverage their social and political power. What's that?

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DECEMBER 6, 2010

Did you notice something toony about Facebook last weekend? In an effort to raise awareness for child abuse, thousands of Facebook users changed their profile photos to one of their favorite childhood cartoon characters (full disclosure: mine was Underdog.) This is for a campaign against violence on children.&#

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/humanesociety. We’re using Facebook primarily, Twitter for feedback, dabbling in Foursquare, and starting our LinkedIn presence. We don’t use it like we use Facebook, for advocacy, fundraising, and relationship building. Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Name: Carie Lewis.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 2, 2015

Besides being an amazing charity, Gentle Carousel has a monumental Facebook presence for a completely volunteer-run operation. The Gentle Carousel Facebook page has more than 202,500 likes. According to this blog post from ChurchMag, "a Facebook and Twitter post gets shared more with an image than without, 2.5x spanhidden.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

I created a Changeblogger Facebook group (thanks to a suggestion by Tim Zimmermann of Change/Wire ), and recently established the Changeblogger Network on Ning. I've become increasingly interested in the role of spirituality/inner work informing outer social change work. Changeblogger meetup.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A huge thank you to all those who participated in the #ThanksAmy meme (on the blog , on Twitter, or on facebook), and especially to my friend and NetSquared Local organizer Ivan Boothe for starting the meme after my departure was first announced , and to Claire and Laney for taking it to the next level. My Next Steps.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Elliot Harmon will be hosting TechSoup's social media channels, answering any Creative Commons questions you have on Twitter and Facebook. All you need to do is go to our Facebook page and post a question, or Tweet your question with the hashtag #Storymakers2014. Don't know what to ask? Here are some examples.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 26, 2008

Changeblogger Facebook to connect with other changebloggers. Alex Steed will be there as a stop on his Millennials Changing America: The Next Generation of Organizing tour (which you can donate to, like Beth Kanter did). Changeblogger Ning social network to connect with other changebloggers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2012

Hulk (fill in the blank) Twitter accounts are popping up all over Twitter, the latest Twitter meme. The HULK meme has many variations and spotted easily on many social media channels like pinterest and YouTube to name a few. . I was curious, so I asked around on Facebook “ Who Is Hulk? HULK STRATEGIC.”

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Care2

JANUARY 27, 2014

Upworthy, a site that focuses on curating social cause related videos and content has been receiving a lot of media attention for changing how bloggers write headlines. What about Facebook? Upworthy is a great example of how compelling content can generate a lot of shares and comments on Facebook too. What have the results been?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The Hold A Sign Meme. The “Hold A Sign” meme has been around for almost ten years. Many activist nonprofits have used it to inspire people to raise awareness, change behavior, or other action. The awareness and subsequent behavior change is that most people take their fish out of the water for a photo.

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M+R

MAY 10, 2021

For text-heavy platforms like Twitter and Facebook, link sharing may be a major part of your social media presence. When she’s not helping build content strategy for world-changing clients, you can find her in the garden—scrolling memes and growing veggies. Link Sharing. Reach out at rjones@mrss.com. .

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” Ask for your raise first, and then ask for a budget for graphic design work (avatar, Twitter background, YouTube Channel background, Facebook banners, etc.), premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.),

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Tech Soup

MAY 2, 2013

With a couple friends at Green Memes, we're trying to create a new resource for the #nptech community - a free guide for the next generation of online organizers. We see a bit of a challenge out there: there are still thousands of people campaigning for change who are still a bit befuddled by how to rock the social web.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

Daniela shared that she works with volunteers and interns and that she does several short bursts during the day to tend to respond or post content Twitter or Facebook. So, they started a fun meme. Hanna networks with other social media professionals who work for online news sites – using a private Facebook group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 17, 2008

This voice, articulated through social media, can be extremely powerful and can force individuals, companies and communities to change the way they behave. Combining this with the advent of socialmedia tools such as blogs, Facebook and Twitter has made an individual???s Maybe the phrase "meme lurker" is better?

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

A friend posted that yo-yo link to Facebook. Adina Levin thinks Facebook's not the best place for community organizers -- but it may depend on the community. If your community is into cat fashion shows , or any number of silly memes , you're golden. Somebody find him a spokespinner job, quick!

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NTEN

JANUARY 4, 2010

We admit that " 10 Practical Tips for Facebook Fan Pages " are probably better than 10 impractical tips, but think of the possibilities: "4. Let's wrap things up with a couple of memes: There's a growing community of humorists working the underbelly of Amazon.com. For added fun, try changing one of the characters.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Between the hashtags, the Facebook groups, the online petitions, the blog posts, and the constant emails, there’s just an overwhelming amount of advocacy communication online today. The trick here is that the media system is radically changing in the digital age. The bigger shift is occurring in how the broader news ecology operates.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 15, 2021

This one meme sums up the whole concept of retargeting and remarketing. That’s changing now. Google and Facebook now let you target ads to specific email addresses. 97% of people who visit your website for the first time leave without making a purchase. Chances are they couldn’t find what they were looking for.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 13, 2009

In the spirit of the 25 Random Things About Me meme/online chain letter going around Facebook right now, below is a list of 13 causes that are close to my heart. is a nonprofit project of the Center for Media Change. People's Grocery blog, Brahm's Blog. Mission: "Spot.Us

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Our friends at Epic Outreach do a GREAT job of telling their story on Facebook using photos and video. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Any of these goals can be accomplished with original or shared content, videos, memes, and photos. Talk about the impact of your work. JUST for fun!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2008

" He uses the ten things in ten minutes meme and writes the Ten Web 2.0 Truly embrace social networking by encouraging your staff, your volunteers, your donors and your Board to join Facebook or Myspace and teach(!) application in your Facebook account. So, I'm remixed this memo into Ten Web2.0 For many in the boomer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Where Are The Gen-Y Bloggers Who Write About Nonprofits and Social Change? Social Change Behind the Firewall. You're Never Too Old To Change the World. The What, Why, and How of Facebook Fan Pages. Is Facebook Causes A One Night Stand? Let the Change Blogging Meme Hit The Road. Twitter Demographics.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2007

It is really bizarre, but this afternoon I've been struggling with the notion about the connection between individual adoption and organizational adoption of social media tools like Facebook or others. This is the Social = Me First meme , I have spoken on widely. Shut It Down! Shut It Down! Shut It Down! ). See Free Ranger Rick).

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 23, 2022

People tend to give bigger gifts on Giving Tuesday, especially when that gift will help change a life and your donor is clear about how their gift will make a difference. Just after lunch: Do a Facebook Live talking about why your campaign is important and how lives will be changed. Ask people to give. At about 8 p.m.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 10, 2021

A meme got my attention recently on Facebook. When you pull off a successful fundraiser or event, your sense of confidence grows in your ability to do the fundraising needed to fully fund your mission and change more lives. Come up with ideas and decide if they’re the right fit for your audience. And that’s what we’re here for.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 10, 2009

If you are using Facebook, share your blog's feed in your Facebook news feed with the Notes application. Hold and participate in online contests, challenges, blog carnivals and memes. Make it easy to share Use an AddThis or ShareThis button on the bottom of each post. Place an AddThis or ShareThis button on the top of the blog.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2007

As bloggers and others give it closer scrutiny, we're hearing a debate about which Facebook App is better? See3 Blog writes about the advantages of the Convio Face App (integration with organization's Convio database) and the limitations (can only run one Facebook app at time). Dave Winer describes in detail why Why Facebook Sucks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Does your organization stream live on Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, or Facebook? Text or attractively designed images on Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, Clubhouse, etc. Invitation-only Facebook group. Does your organization have a podcast or radio show for promotion? Certificates of appreciation (digital).

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

changes in awareness or attitude) or tangible results (e.g. What changes in knowledge, or attitudes, or skills are you looking for, and how might they be measured? Facebook Applications for Your Non-Profit Page. How to Set Up a Non-Profit Facebook Page. impacts on decision making). Wild Apricot Updates - June 2008.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The simple fact is that “ Technology Changes, Humans Don’t." This can take place in a variety ways, including brown bag lunches "Facebook Friday," presenting examples from other organizations experiences, sharing market research data about consumer trends and social media. This pattern is the same no matter the tools.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 28, 2018

We send out action alerts, blog passionately, share petitions on Facebook and upload videos highlighting the stakes involved in our various policy fights, all intended to spark people to take action. From Facebook to the phones in all of our hands, technology lets a small, committed group of people punch far above their weight.

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Whole Whale

MAY 8, 2020

The social media landscape is ever-changing, so remembering what’s what is no easy feat. Maybe you’re setting up a Facebook campaign for the first time, or maybe you just can’t remember the difference between a meme and a GIF. Chatbot is also very prevalent on Facebook Messenger. It’s what makes our world go round, right?

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 2, 2013

Analyze your nonprofit organization using Facebook Insights data to understand your core audience and its wants and needs. Make sure to use Google’s Social Value graph to learn more about the correlation between your nonprofit’s Facebook and Twitter traffic with your sales and donations. Use Facebook Efficiently.

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CauseVox

JUNE 5, 2023

By taking a step back and shifting your mindset to see your social media and fundraising content as storytelling, you have the potential to drive action and change the trajectory of where people choose to commit their wallets. However, there’s a glimmer of hope—a unique solution emerges, bringing about a transformative change.

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