Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 29, 2024

In order to win back trust and stay top-of-mind, nonprofits must focus on establishing emotional connections with their audience through consistent, high-quality content. Imagine your nonprofit’s social media fundraising strategy as planning a trip to a new country. Respond to comments and questions to show you are listening.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. Still, understand that the more good, high-quality content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. Share and Comment on Breaking News.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 6, 2013

From 10-paragraph editorials to 2-paragraph commentaries on breaking news, when you use the ideas given here, you should have no problem publishing the required minimum of one blog post per week (less than that and your blog starts to look abandoned). Still, understand that the content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, it’s important to understand that the type of content that performs best on LinkedIn is a bit different than Facebook and more similar to Twitter. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2014

One of the case studies was about from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium’s content strategy and it featured a cute otter. Someone in the audience asked, “But what if your nonprofit doesn’t have cute animals for its content?” Does your nonprofit use quotes as part of its content strategy? Share an example in the comments.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 20, 2010

That said, in addition to being a great tool to build your e-Newsletter list , if your nonprofit is regularly updating Facebook and Twitter accounts, then your organization needs to be able to produce, contribute, and distribute fresh, quality content. Share breaking news. That same is true if you get broadcast news coverage.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

The good news is that many tools are incredibly user-friendly, and experimentation can be one of the best ways to learn what works for you. Here are a few use cases we’ve seen (and used ourselves): Brainstorming content topics. It will rarely be 100% on the mark, but can spark new ideas.) Template creation. Drafting and testing.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to start a blog or already blogs but struggles with ideas for fresh content, then hopefully the 11 blog content ideas listed below will help. Still, understand that the more good, high-quality content your nonprofit blog publishes, the higher your ROI. Share and Comment on Breaking News.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Stay on top of the news, but don’t get too invested. . However, we don’t necessarily know what these new changes mean in the long term. We normally invest quite a bit of time into our Twitter community, posting news and updates, responding to questions and comments, and running experiments to improve our engagement.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

You can get creative with what you post when you post, and how you interact with supporter responses, discussions, and content from other organizations and thought leaders. Once you know your audience, your content goals can be refined and set. Content is King. Once you know your audience, you can curate your content.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

DECEMBER 5, 2009

We filed the following comments to the Copyright Office's request for comments on issues about access for people with print disabilities. Many of the comments critical of the proposed treaty come from parties that object in principle to copyright exceptions, rather than having a direct stake in the issue at hand.

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Media Cause

MAY 30, 2023

being the first to share with your followers a piece of breaking news) and creating content to coincide with these trends. #3 3 Use hashtags Hashtags will make your content more discoverable. Prepare for angry comments to flood your video if you hit a nerve. This means keeping up with the latest happenings on TikTok (e.g.

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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Offer examples of inappropriate behavior , unacceptable practices, and impermissible content so members clearly understand what isn’t allowed. . Consider m ak ing your staff thought leaders central to your online community content strategy. Tie your guidelines to your mission. Elevate membership roles.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

Pune Dracker, Director, Website Content & Editorial Services, ASPCA. Read comments carefully and be sure to have the author/poster/someone from your organization answer questions. You don’t want to monopolize the conversation, but keep an eye on the comments and pop in when the time’s right.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2013

The comments in the thread were terrific and generated a blog post: [link]. I asked fans on Facebook, “Does your organization use an editorial calendar and “editorial meetings” to get ideas and manage content for a content strategy?” ” What are the metrics for measuring your content?

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Candid

JANUARY 24, 2023

By now you’ve probably heard that short-form video on social media is an important tool for reaching new and younger audiences. This is not groundbreaking news, yet many nonprofit organizations (Candid included) have hesitated to jump in for a variety of reasons. Creating video content takes time, energy, and enthusiasm.

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TechImpact

APRIL 17, 2014

Facebook reach is loosely defined as the number of people who saw a piece of your content. Reach can be generated by purchasing Facebook advertisement, achieving organic reach, and having users like, comment, or share your post. The more reach you generate, the more people see your content. Hammer out your content strategy.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 29, 2014

Social media is a staple of any nonprofit’s content marketing efforts. Let us know in the comment section below. Fundraising Industry News Social content marketing nonprofit technology npTech social media storytelling technology' Is your nonprofit spending more time on social media in 2014?

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. Align content to your target audience’s interests. Create engaging and interactive content. Simple language free of jargon.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Let us and other readers know in the comment section below. Your keywords should be evenly distributed between your content and your headlines to make the biggest impact online. These keywords should be things a possible donor, volunteer, or anyone interested in your nonprofit may type into a search engine looking for your content.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 29, 2018

In a Facebook post dated January 11th, Mark Zuckerberg shared a completely new direction for the News Feed to make sure the “time we all spend on Facebook is time well spent.”. Public content from businesses, brands and media has “crowded out the personal moments that lead us to connect more with each other.”

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 24, 2009

This month’s Net2 Think Tank topic focused on user generated content. Do you have tips for successful invitations to create and share content with your organization or the community? Can User Generated Content Create Unique Community Opportunities? Have you used a campaign or a project to invite contributions?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2022

News outlets will now look more at how a CEO Tweets vs what is reported in a quarterly earnings report. Whole Whale Content Calendar to organize out a year in themes Read this before starting a nonprofit podcast. Feedly.com is a tool that helps search and organize news across many different outlets. Social Media Tools.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Pune Dracker, Director, Website Content & Editorial Services, ASPCA. Here’s what some social media pros -- and our own Facebook fans -- have to say about responding to negative comments on blogs, forums and Facebook. If a comment contains information about you that is inaccurate or incorrect, play an active role in correcting it.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open content business models December 1, 2007 I’m at the Open Translation event, and we’ve just had a great session on open content business models.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Finding people who genuinely care about your cause is like making a new friend; it takes time and effort. It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Reading time: 4 minutes Look, nobody really wants to join a new social media platform. But we do need a place where we can reach supporters, share content, and look at pictures of other people’s dogs — preferably without being subjected to harassment, trolling, misinformation, and attacks on our democracy. So the search continues.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

And though some individual users are upset over the changes, most of the them are good news for nonprofits. Status Updates are now called “Stories” in the News Feed. Top Stories get priority placement at the top of the News Feed while others are placed lower in the News Feed under “Recent Stories.”

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Neon CRM

JUNE 1, 2023

These five nonprofit blog best practices will help you engage your readers while making the most of your content. If you want to engage your reader, here are five nonprofit blog best practices to follow: Write for your reader Make it personal Maximize your visibility Manage your comments Monitor your results 1.

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Media Cause

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Account Management Through its account management services, TikTok connects you with content creators. Best Practices for TikTok Content Creating a successful TikTok page takes time and commitment. Ideas for TikTok Content TikTok has unique features that you cannot find on other platforms.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to Gallup, Americans remain distrustful of mass media as well, with 60 percent saying their trust and confidence in the media to report the news “fully, accurately, and fairly” is “not very much” or “none at all”. A social networking feed – so members can view and comment on relevant content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 10, 2012

Post consistent content that your audience loves and your social media will be successful. But if you want to get better results, you need a content strategy, strong creation and curation skills, and a robust measurement process. Is it that simple? I like to them print out and keep by my computer as a visual reminder.

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TechImpact

MAY 5, 2014

The more predictable you become, and the more consistent your content becomes, the more people will trust your email, and even look for it. By adding a link you’re still offering the content, just in a more subtle, less abrasive way. Let us know in the comment section below. Get predictable. Use alt text with images.

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NetWits

JUNE 20, 2011

There are seven ways people can interact with your Page , which all effect your ability to show up in your fans news feeds. Consistently posting a variety of photos, videos and status updates directly effects how much Facebook users interact with your Page and it’s content. How many fans have commented on our Page updates?

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

You can use it to comment on your friends’ posts, join groups, and (this is important) create a business page or Facebook group. You’ll want to use a Facebook Page when… You want to connect with friends and family You want to share personal updates and opinions You want to join Facebook groups to comment and discuss.

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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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 19, 2012

(You can get a discount of $20 off the registration by entering the code “Beth” when you sign up ). This year, since content curation , is a social media competency that I’m focusing in my own learning and teaching , I’ll be doing a conversational presentation on the topic.

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