Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs. Ask interesting questions or give thoughtful feedback on funders’ posts. Many organizations publish a calendar of events on their websites, social channels, or in their newsletters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

There are significant benefits to both the organization and the leaders themselves by building a thought leadership profile on social. This post covers the benefits and provides some ways to effectively cultivate thought leadership through social channels. Balancing Personal and Professional: Worlds Collide.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

There is a lot of hype around new digital channels, but little evidence is published to back this up. Here is the evidence from one global campaign in 2010 to demonstrate how different digital channels compared. I hear the questions every week: "Should we start with Facebook or email?" Should we use Twitter and Mobile?" "Is

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Bloomerang

MAY 15, 2024

Use your existing channels to reach people already connected to your cause. 10 key questions to ask a prospective board member What makes our mission meaningful to you? Send a press release announcing your new board members to your local newspaper and business journal and post on LinkedIn and social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. The majority of the room had experience in social networking sites and tools, both personally and for their organization. they have a YouTube Channel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 14, 2008

She recently blogged about her take on social networking has changed in the past year and now recommends to clients that they should consider what value they can gain from a social networking presence. Not only are Gen Y and Millenials engaged in these social networks, but a wider and broader range of people are.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

The goal is not to hoard it but to channel it. This includes social good movements like #metoo, #marchforourlives, #icebucketchallenge #givingtuesday and others. We, in the social good sector, especially need to keep honing our skills in unleashing new power for good causes. These are key questions of our times.

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NetWits

APRIL 13, 2013

Ask questions, live tweet, chime in with your answers, etc. hr session we’ll get into … How have you seen social media evolve over the past few years? Does social media work as a direct response fundraising channel? >$10k) using social media. What about budgeting for your social media efforts?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2008

The summaries will be briefer, focused on a social media theme or a social media question related to practice. We are in the very early stages of how nonprofits and social activists can leverage social networking applications for good causes and just learning what works and what doesn't. I may be way off.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Don’t overwhelm yourself with having to manage and pay attention to too many networks at a time. Instead, be strategic: Profile your ideal donor and then determine their preferred social networks. Focus on collecting email addresses during community events and volunteer opportunities and using your social media channels.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 5, 2009

One of the most common questions I'm asked as a social media consultant is, "Which tool is the best?" Unfortunately, there isn't an easy answer to that question. What is the goal I'm trying to achieve by using social media? How much time do I have to spend on social media? What social media tool(s) should I use?

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2011

leaders to answer nonprofit questions for the next NPLive. Sign up today to participate in the event to have these and many more of your questions answered. In the meantime, here are answers to a few of the frequently asked questions we receive about social video: What Is Social Video? Video production is a.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ? billion social media users worldwide. Things to consider before diving into social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Wendy Harman, American Red Cross According to Wendy Harman, employees at the Red Cross were blocked from accessing social networking sites, like Facebook, from work. We've used our online channels to keep the public updated on the campaign. But, realize that it shouldn't be a yes or no question. What was your strategy?

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2009

Nonprofit association NTEN , consultants Common Knowledge and social networking software providers ThePort conducted a joint study of nonprofit organization and their use of and attitudes towards social networking tools. The survey asked about two types of social networking presences a nonprofit organization could have.

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Care2

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Last week during the Salsa Conference, I was asked this very question, why is social media data important - by Adrianne Burke, of Salsa Labs, during our panel Measuring Your Social Media. As nonprofits organizations, your ultimate goal is to fight for social change and mobilize people to take action. Is it positive?

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. You coming?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 11, 2015

I’ve just finished teaching an online course for The Knight Digital Media Center @ USC Annenberg for community foundation leaders on practical networked leadership skills. These principles are still true today, but a lot of changed with the adoption of online professional social networking sites such as LinkedIn.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 12, 2010

No matter where you look, social media is on everyone’s radar. The big question nonprofits ask is, how useful is social media? In an attempt to help nonprofits answer that question, Idealware , in partnership with NOI , recently released " The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide.".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends. Networked Nonprofit and Social Media Maturity of Practice.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

The social network and the increasingly ubiquitous use of these technologies means the transformation of connecting with donors in the future will likely have to be done in some digital form during their development cycle. For example, Barack Obama reaches over 100 million people with each tweet. A recent case study by Dataro.io

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

” How much time should you spend on social media if you have limited resources?” ” These are great questions that I had an opportunity to address at the National Council of Women’s Organizations (NCWO) [link] yesterday along with Colin Delany, Gloria Pan and Shireen Mitchell. Here’s why.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 6, 2014

If you don’t have compelling content but your tweets are the recommended 100 characters, you still won’t get very far with this channel. Focus on engagement such as answering people’s questions about your issue and ask them questions. Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' Put yourself in their shoes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Remember, it's not the level , but whether it is a match to your audience.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The platform features tools like click-to-call advocacy, email message delivery, and social advocacy , empowering nonprofit supporters to take action on issues they care about. #5. Custom reports offer a real-time picture of your supporters across all channels. Match your contact records to nearly 100 social networks.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

Yesterday, Care2's webinar on Cutting Edge Integrated Social Media Strategies highlighted the importance of developing integrated campaigns that not only use email, direct mail and telemarketing, but key social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter. Are they in our social networks? Will they post for us?

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

For each major marketing initiative answer the following questions. Note , this was adapted from the book Social Change Anytime Everywhere by Amy Sample Ward and I. Review the content calendar for the next couple of days and draft, edit, and post content to the appropriate online channels. Who are the target audiences?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 14, 2010

to track how your online social network activities are driving offline actions. They include: #1: Use Google Voice Number on All Social Media Profiles and Track #2: Promote Offline Events On Social Media #3: Offer Coupons Exclusive to Social Media Channels #4: Host A Tweet Up #5: Connect Social Media and Email Campaigns.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

After all, building and maintaining a meaningful social media presence requires a significant investment of time — and it’s not always easy to measure the return on that investment. Channels covered included online, direct mail, telemarketing and canvassing."

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

Have two to three questions ready for an interview, but see where the interview goes and don’t be afraid to push the envelope a little bit. This is advanced social media. Take questions from the Periscope audience during the stream. While you are streaming, questions and comments will come in. Show the Periscoper.

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Care2

DECEMBER 16, 2013

The big question on every nonprofit organizations'' mind is, will this Donate button help their charity raise a decent amount of money? BTW, you should check out the Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report , which historically shows that the majority of nonprofits have not raised a dime on Facebook.

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NTEN

JUNE 17, 2011

Given the adoption of social media, the opportunity for nonprofits to capitalize on low cost means to improve engagement with members and potential donors is greater than ever before. Social networking can enhance institutional awareness, fundraising efforts and cause loyalty if the nonprofit effectively manages and monitors the community.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2009

The creation and communication of this knowledge occurs in social networks of relationships, empowered by social media. Join us for a discussion and exploration of how social media are being used to accelerate our transition to a global sustainable culture. What is social media? - Jon Lebkowsky.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? What to post: Here we included five questions that the poster should ask him or herself before publishing (ex. Get another!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2011

I always use sticky notes or index cards to get people to ask questions before, during, and after a workshop. The question above came up and I posted it on my Facebook page to generate more insights. How do you “police&# your employees use of social media? How do we motivate musicians to create content?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

So, why another social network, especially one where the focus is to create content, not consume and the culture of it is rather secretive? So, this gets to the question of whether your nonprofit needs to be on SnapChat or not? Does your nonprofit need to be on an emerging social media channel beyond Facebook and Twitter?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

We had additional volunteers who were curating content and monitoring conversation via social media. When the site went down and the complaints and questions started flowing on social media, our social networks provided us with channels to communicate directly to individual donors and nonprofit and school staffers.

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