Byte Technology

AUGUST 16, 2016

Learn to Share. This encourages people to share content, and increases the odds that your post will go viral quickly. One great technique of viral marketing is to take advantage of user generated content, which relies on your audience to create and share information for you. Know Your Users. Become a Fan.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

An effective social media presence is dependent on a well-thought-out strategy that involves knowing your target audience, maintaining a defined and positive voice across platforms, providing compelling content, and consistently engaging with and responding to followers and their feedback. Keep a Consistent Voice. Content is King.

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Media Cause

JUNE 27, 2023

5000 Voices. Installing pixels, and making sure the conversion actions you want are tracking are all vital to being able to report on success. Because your paid social efforts are running on social platforms, your target audience can react, like, comment and share your ads.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

It’s more important than ever to share your mission in a way that is real, relevant, and sensitive to what’s going on within your organization’s environment and the impact of your work. Continue to engage with your audiences, sharing how critical your mission is and, given current events, how it may be even more critical than ever before.

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Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It was daring and controversial and aimed to destigmatize mental health issues and encourage open conversations. While the campaign generated some controversy, it succeeded in its primary goal of sparking conversations about mental health. Share below in the comments!

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sgEngage

JULY 18, 2023

By liking, commenting, reposting, or sharing, you and your followers can keep a conversation going across your networks. Event updates: Whether it’s a conference or virtual concert, set up a hashtag and share it with your attendees. Sound familiar?

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Qgiv

APRIL 9, 2024

From sharing your mission to advertising fundraising campaigns, social media offers plenty of opportunities to help you boost your fundraising efforts. And it’s a direct line where you can share the work you do with your supporters to provide transparency and motivate your community for action. Engagement. Transparency.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 29, 2021

Pride is not just a celebration of LGBTQ+ voices, culture, and experiences — it also creates visibility for under-represented groups and encourages us all to be our authentic selves. We asked members of Outforce to share what Pride month means to them, and for their advice on how to be a good ally to the community.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

This builds trust and a sense of belonging among a network of people with shared interests, all while deepening an authentic relationship between brand and supporter. Be sure to interact with community comments by liking or commenting back. Be sure to keep a careful eye for comments that are inflammatory. Be consistent.

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NTEN

JULY 6, 2011

Having a conversation with your community of stakeholders is an essential activity for nonprofits. In our session on Community Voice at NTEN’s 2011 Nonprofit Techology Conference, Arthur provided a case study of the LikeMinded program and how it was built based on engagement with the community. Conversation. LikeMinded.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

They recently held a blog carnival and are sharing some reflections. Regardless of the tool we’re using, the team at MomsRising is committed to deepening and broadening the conversation around public policy issues that impact families in our country. To increase positive messaging about health reform from diverse voices.

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Forum One

MARCH 23, 2023

A Seat at the Table is a signature NMAAHC program that critically examines social justice issues that impact the African American community through listening, discussion, and a shared meal. Attendees commented how this was nearly like being in person at an event and made their experience more personal and collaborative.

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Get Fully Funded

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Until you develop the skill and confidence for this conversation, it’s uncomfortable at best, terrifying at worst, and will leave you gasping for air just like spending the night in a haunted house. To fully fund your budget, you need a big, loyal donor base, and that means having the difficult conversations with mad donors.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

I share this to invite a conversation and hopefully tap into the collective of this team. In a world where we celebrate diversity, we need to find ways to connect through our common humanity while honoring and being open to other voices. What we share in common far outweighs our differences. How can I lift their spirits?

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

Read the post and join the conversation on the NTEN blog. I hope you’ll share your lessons, too! Assuming you know the most about these tools means you have the opportunity and responsibility to share your knowledge and help the community be as savvy as you! This post is cross-published from NTEN.

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Media Cause

JANUARY 26, 2024

I was in an Instagram Live from the Netflix account that was supposed to broadcast the show, and the comments were going off. Included in the comments? The aquarium, a nonprofit based in California, uses a fun and informative voice while keeping all of its content animal- and environmental-focused. Brand Instagram accounts.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 16, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. it takes them to this Quora page where they can comment or ask a question about the campaign. Look no further!

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

For non-profits and other organizations, narrative change as a strategy is an opportunity to build power and shape the conversation around their work and their values, which is part of their communications plan and strategy. These messages explain your big idea and how it fits into the current conversation about a particular issue.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 17, 2019

Take some time to craft your messaging, in your unique voice. Your success metrics can focus on likes, comments, shares, clicks, and even conversion. It’s a great balance between being proactive and reactive. 7) Tell your story. Nonprofits have the best stories to tell. 8) Bring the team together.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

I hope you’ll also vote for my panel proposal, Nonprofits and Free Agents in A Networked World and while you’re there vote for the other awesome nonprofit panel proposals (I’ve shared a list below). They want to share in more than one medium. How much do we share? Check out his illustration of the panel).

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

It was a lot of fun, and as much as I was asked to share some of my knowledge and ideas, I learned a great deal from the local participants. Another topic that is of interest and can serve as a valuable launch pad for conversations and information, both for Romanian NGOs and organizations around the world, is a blog.

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Museum 2.0

DECEMBER 31, 2014

I learn twice; once in the writing, and once in the reading and engaging with commenters. In the past three years, the number of comments on this blog has declined significantly. In the past three years, the number of comments on this blog has declined significantly. Comments are down. The loss of distinct space.

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NTEN

JUNE 8, 2011

Think of these as the digital equivalent of the comment drop box, or an “open door” policy. Invite them in, and they will start to share. You can't stop the community from talking, but you can help define the conversation. Leave your feedback in the comments!).

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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. Lesson #1: Voice.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 16, 2007

David Wilcox has an excellent post about generating conversation on blogs or for that matter other social media tools. In fact, I discovered his post via Facebook where I left a comment on his note and followed the links to his blog post. His questions are: How can blog conversations foster a cloud and not just a hub and spokes effect?

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

Crowdfunding campaigns offer nonprofits a powerful way to share their stories, rally supporters, and fund their programmatic initiatives. To take your National Nonprofit Day campaign to the next level, make sure to: Maintain a style and voice that is consistent with your brand. How to Nail Your Fundraising On National Nonprofit Day .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

That’s where I connected with Miriam Brosseau who recently shared this awesome post on Facebook profile. It was such a terrific post I invited her share it here. Pictures are great conversation starters. Expect to get answers both in the poll itself and in the comments, and run with both! The power of pictures.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Thought leaders drive conversations – online and off, influence others, and shape perceptions in their field. They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Matching Social Engagement and Sharing Content with Authenticity. If your nonprofit’s executive director or CEO a thought leader?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2017

A policy for how to respond to negative comments or social media workflow. You also need to think about its voice and tone and how it can be relevant and engaging to your target audience. The next step is figure out the script and pathways for the conversation. Please share in the comments.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 24, 2016

There’s a flurry of conversation happening about the issues your organization works on that can move the needle on your campaign. The best part is that these conversations are happening with your current supporters…in your CRM. Join our webinar, Influencing the Conversation on March 2nd with Attentive.ly But it’s all good.

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Double the Donation

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Track and incentivize successful conversations. Non-pledge close: For those calls that don’t end in success, it’s important to help close the conversation gracefully to maintain the relationship with the donor. At this time on a Sunday, most donors will be finished with their weekend errands and are likely available for a conversation.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. and join HandsOn Network and your community in leading deliberate dialogues that turns conversation into action.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 18, 2013

Over the years, I’ve attended events where a representatives from Facebook shared with nonprofits how to use the platform more effectively. Yesterday, I shared the “ Good, Bad, and Ugly ” about the Facebook Donate button and the discussion was prompted further insights that I’m capturing here.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 6, 2008

I got this great question from someone and I know that many of you may have struggled with this issue and have some wisdom to offer: Hi Beth, My question is: does the voice/tone of a blog need to match up with the voice/tone of the nonprofit? Perhaps that is why I am protective of my blogging voice. Any thoughts or resources?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

This week we've had a lively discussion about Module 2: Participate in the Conversation. How do you find conversations on Twitter that you want to join? I'm quite active in reading the feeds of those we follow -- and I'm always open to finding new perspectives and voices. What is the benefit of having a conversation?

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Judi Sohn

JANUARY 19, 2010

69/month for unlimited voice. My iPhone, Eric's iPhone, one kid's LG Neon, my mother's RAZR and a 5th line for my other daughter who only takes a phone in emergencies (she has high functioning autism and therefore isn't as interested as her sister is in phone conversations/texting). Leave a comment »

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

But this one resonated clearly, as I got 75 retweets and 61 comments. So many wonderful ideas, and I shared a few below. And here are a few suggestions from commenters. Sharing articles that work is a great reason to stay on Museum Twitter by the way. Read Fierce Conversations. Book group, conversation, whatever.

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