Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

The past year, Twitter has been widely criticized for its role in spreading misinformation , being a Petri dish for hate speech , and how it approaches world leaders use of the platform. You will also see some of the most viscous attacks from trolls on Twitter and they are only rarely quieted with compassion.

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MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. But what if Twitter is no longer a reliable way to interact with your “customers”? The majority of Americans who use Twitter have taken a break from the platform in the past year.

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TechImpact

MARCH 2, 2015

While many organizations use Twitter to further their mission, utilizing Twitter lists often falls by the wayside. Twitter lists are a great way to organize your non-profit’s Twitter experience by helping you find, monitor and engage with your target audience. Here is how to best use Twitter lists to aid your non-profit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. Change the Equation :: @ ChangeEquation. Politicians have a lot to gain by being more connected with nonprofits on Twitter. They mostly only follow other politicians and news media. American Wind Energy Association :: @ AWEA. Amnesty International USA :: @ Amnesty.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 7, 2009

Every month, a group called #4Change organizes open & lively conversations about how web-connected communities and our use of social media tools are helping to create change in the world. 4Change Chats are hosted on Twitter – Read “ Join the Conversation ” below for ways to jump into the discussion. Details: Date: Oct, 8th.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 17, 2009

This morning I followed my 10,000th nonprofit on Twitter! I worked for a number of years in international development and it’s true when they say “Empower Women – Change the World.&#. Let’s help them get started on Twitter by following them at @CoWReachnTeach.

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MARCH 15, 2021

There are so many big things, scary, unexpected things that changed us as individuals, families, communities, and a collective human race in 2020, that as I was trying to write this blog post, it was hard to know where to start. Turns out that this last thing in particular—reading—didn’t just change me in 2020.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 2, 2014

65% of Twitter users expect a response in under 2 hours. If your nonprofit thinks it’s a great idea to engage every donor, volunteer, or constituents who tweets at your nonprofit on social media, consider this: 65% of Twitter users expect some kind of response within 2 hours of tweeting @ someone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Here’s a transcript of our discussion captured in a Twitter Moment. Myth 6: Our technology worked pretty well last year, so we shouldn’t make any changes. .” I have to say that the best thing shared was from Rob Cottingham who illustrated a key point about the importance of building relationship and engagement!

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NOVEMBER 4, 2009

Twitter unleashed its lists to the general public last week. You can also see who has placed your Twitter feed into a list. John Haydon , a social media nonprofit expert thinks that Twitter lists will positively impact your nonprofit. Twitter lists will give users additional ways to create value for their followers.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Last week, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a virtual discussion and Q&A with a group of nonprofit CEOs and CIOs to talk about how they’re navigating opportunity and building resilience in this changed world we all find ourselves in. Treat technology as a strategic pillar and driver of change in your organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Note from Beth: As we head into the holiday season and year-end giving, I invited Amy Neumann to share some thoughts about giving and her new book, “ Simple Acts to Change the World.” Simple acts change the world. Amy Neumann is a speaker and author of “Simple Acts to Change the World” They add up.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 28, 2010

In April of this year, I left twitter. I had good reason to leave twitter. I joined Twitter in the beginning, because my colleagues were. I joined Twitter in the beginning, because my colleagues were. What’s changed for me is that I now have a goal and a focus, and with that goal and focus comes a realization.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

Promoted video is coming to Twitter. Twitter’s CFO Anthony Noto told the Wall Street Journal that these new changes will be coming to Twitter’s video offerings this month: “In August, we will launch the beta version of our new promoted video offering which provides a way for […].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2012

Colorado Coalition for the Medically Underserved is a state network that links resources with people who can make change happen in Colorado. She provides training and encourages staff members to get into a regular Twitter habit. One techniques she uses for new users that join the team is to create a “Twitter Scavenger Hunt.”

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TechImpact

JUNE 8, 2013

Facebook, Twitter, these are networks that employers have traditionally classified as distractions. Employers Changing Attitudes Toward Emerging Tools appeared first on Tech Impact. For some companies, social media at work remains a taboo. More and more organizations are … Continued The post Social Media At Work?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 6, 2009

About the event: Already Twitter, Facebook, and the rest are revolutionizing the business and marketing of social impact. Followers become funders, messages become movements, and social networks beget social change. Follow the conversation on Twitter (the Hashtag is #TiESE ). Twitter.Org: Twitter for Nonprofit Organizations.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2010

Nonprofits and their adoption of social media has created an interesting, albeit interdependent relationship with large companies like Google, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr. As the owners of YouTube, the company also offers a YouTube Nonprofit Program , and launched the YouTube channels Agent Change and Video Volunteers.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 2, 2010

In those days, most nonprofit techies were progressive, and we were sure that what we were doing was going to change the world for the better. Now, 15 years later, I’m pretty sure I’m not changing the world. But I’m pretty sure I’m not changing the world by doing it.

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Bloomerang

JUNE 22, 2021

Twitter | LinkedIn | The post 5 Small Changes to Make That Can Create Outsized Results in Your Fundraising Efforts appeared first on Bloomerang. From 1-on-1 mentorship to on-demand support, Banyan Nonprofit Strategy helps clients tell their story, grow their audience and reach their financial goals.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Avi is just back from Tanzania where he and other Epic Change team members were working with the students in the classroom built with last year’s TweetsGiving proceeds.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Avi Kaplan, the Community and Events Director at Epic Change , to discuss the upcoming TweetsGiving campaign and events. Avi is just back from Tanzania where he and other Epic Change team members were working with the students in the classroom built with last year’s TweetsGiving proceeds.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That changed when LinkedIn was purchased by Microsoft in 2016 for $26.2 Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. LinkedIn Pages. For example: 1.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Next week, participants will share what they are grateful for through Twitter and other online media and attend gratitude parties around the world. Scheduled for November 24 – 26, 2009 , the 48-hour event created by Epic Change will encourage participants to express their thanks using online tools and at live events. Why TweetsGiving?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2014

He camped outside her door and not only told her about how nonprofit CEO’s were using Twitter, but showed her how easy it was. Here’s a story about the CEO of the ACLU of New Jersey and how he uses Twitter to reach out to the press and policy makers and the questions he and his staff answered.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2012

That’s the tweet that showed up in my Twitter stream last week it caught my attention. Hulk (fill in the blank) Twitter accounts are popping up all over Twitter, the latest Twitter meme. TWITTER JUST ONE TOOL IN HULKS COMMUNICATIONS TOOLBOX. . @ kanter @ NTENorg. NONPROFIT HULK (@NONPROFITHULK) July 20, 2012.

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JANUARY 31, 2013

Interested in learning how to build community through Twitter chats? We welcome you to join us for a three part webinar series on what Twitter chats (and building community) can accomplish for your organization, for the participants, and for the community you wish to impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter. As a community organizer, Twitter makes a lot of sense. Twitter does exactly that. Robin’s 10 Twitter Rules for Non Profits. Twitter is social. Follow Back.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 21, 2010

And then there’s the role that Facebook and Twitter are playing. Tags: case studies socialchange storytelling beth kanter netsquared nten social change social media sxswi. Over $22 million has been raised by the American Red Cross via text message (about a fifth of total Haiti-related giving to the organization so far).

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Twitter and Nonprofits April 10, 2008 This actually was a post to the Progressive Exchange discussion list. I love twitter, which in some ways surprises me, and in some ways doesn’t. Sure, why not.

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Robert Weiner

JULY 23, 2009

The front-page headlines read " Hacker steals Twitter's confidential documents ," but the real story isn't about Twitter — it's that the stolen documents were stored online, "in the cloud." IT staff can require employees to change their network passwords regularly. They can't do that for cloud apps.

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Care2

JULY 16, 2014

Twitter has been a bit late to the party, providing very limited data unless you invested in their ad platform. Just recently however Twitter rolled out their mew Analytics platform, making it accessible to everyone. What will this mean for the nonprofit world, and will this change how we''re communicating on Twitter?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2010

If you missed the session, you can revisit it via twitter, or video below! Using the hashtag #crowdx , we had an enormous conversation via Twitter during the session – you can see the recap captured from that time here: [link].

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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. How can we and how are we using social media tools for social change? Social media is still the tool or the medium, not the change or the action.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 17, 2020

Social media is in a constant state of change and without regular education in emerging trends, your nonprofit could be wasting valuable time and resources implementing outdated best practices. Current best practices for using Facebook Pages and Twitter. Current best practices for using Facebook Pages and Twitter.

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