Non Profit Quarterly

APRIL 20, 2023

Image Credit: dole777 on unsplash After more than a decade of dominating the social media landscape, Big Tech platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are in flux. For example, shortly after Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, the company’s entire accessibility staff was laid off.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

I've been asking myself how can we leverage the addition of nonprofits and charities on the Twitter Suggested User List? I followed the ant trails to the Chronicle of Philanthropy blog post today asking the question, Should Twitter Recommend More Charities? Acumen Fund. Jacqueline Novogratz (Acumen Fund founder).

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sgEngage

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Facebook aka Meta, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat and TikTok have become integrated into how people communicate with one another and access culture. Art Fund “See Everything”. In 2016 UK charity Art Fund harnessed the power of video to create the successful campaign “See Everything”.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2010

All communications were strictly limited to my blog, Twitter and Facebook. Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. But consider the following: Networking. Definitely.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 21, 2019

An estimated $2-3 billion USD is donated through matching gift programs annually, however, an additional $4-7 billion USD in matching gift funds goes unclaimed every year ( Double the Donation ). For every 1,000 email addresses, nonprofits had an average of 806 Facebook fans, 286 Twitter followers, and 101 Instagram followers. (

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 21, 2007

In a comment on the Twitter post, Pistachio suggested that if nonprofits want to understand the power of Twitter, they should check out the Frozen Pea Fund , launching on December 21st. If you aren't involved in the twitter community, you may be wondering, what's this all about. There is also the fund drive.

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NonProfit Hub

DECEMBER 10, 2014

And consultants are hotly debating the role of social media in a fund development plan. Consider these comments that I have heard in the last few weeks alone: “Our constituents know that we need money.”. “We Even crowd funding campaigns do better via social media when starting with volunteer promotion.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

Facebook , Reddit , LinkedIn , and Twitter have great options. Staff the organization’s social media accounts by monitoring follower activity (shares, likes, and comments) and ping those individuals with a way to volunteer or donate (or some other call to action). Be aware of key accomplishments, metrics, testimonials, and milestones.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

Many donors may not feel comfortable donating directly through social media apps and widgets (yet), but they do feel comfortable clicking to your “Donate Now&# page on your website from a link posted on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. Every so often a supporter will testify to your good work via a wall or blog comment.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

And, if you submitted a nonprofit panel - and I managed to miss it while scanning 2200 in ten minutes - please add the link and description in a comment. Community Funded Reporting : The news industry is dying but in its wake are new business models to support investigative journalism. I will also be tweeting this post.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2010

The week we launched TwitCause , TechCrunch called us a “ Causes for Twitter ,” today our platform for supporting nonprofit causes on Twitter has surpassed 500,000 followers , spotlighted dozens of nonprofits , raised tens of thousands of dollars, and won the hearts of celebrities, nonprofits, and caring Twitterers.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). Have you tried it yet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2015

We’re seeing an incredible uptick on Twitter already. Please leave a comment here, or connect with me on Twitter. Nonprofits and communities are activating their social presence in advance of May 5. We anticipate that the PR program will further help and support nonprofits with additional word of mouth prior to the giving day.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Social Media: To effectively promote your monthly giving program on social media, you’ll need to create a series of promo graphics that are properly sized for Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Crowdfunding is when a nonprofit creates an online fundraising campaign to fund a specific project or program.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 25, 2010

World Wildlife Fund. Most of these sites I found through Google searches and on Twitter over the last few months. If your nonprofit has a mobile website, please post the link in a comment below. National Public Radio. m.npr.org. Special Olympics of Northern California. sonc.mobi. www.wwf.mobi. Dolphin Communication Project.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 12, 2010

If you know of other ways to help, please post ideas in the comments. The American Red Cross is accepting donations for its International Response Fund. You can follow their work on the American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom blog, and on Twitter at @RedCross. • Fund for UNICEF also needs donations.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. Build up your presence on social media sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. Use social media.

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NetWits

AUGUST 2, 2011

Send customized emails to your friends and family inviting them to join your team or make a donation towards your fund-raising goal. Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube (and even Google+) are growing like crazy. If you’ve got questions, please ask in the comments below. 2) Email Friends and Family.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

It was interesting seeing which platform (Facebook, Twitter, email, face-to-face, etc.) The mustache becomes the ribbon for men’s health, the means by which awareness and funds are raised for cancers that affect men. For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

Ensure that your Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and any other online profile you have includes a link back to your organization’s website. For example, my Twitter bio links to [link] instead of my website’s home page. Did you just secure some new funding? Hold open discussions. Releasing your annual report?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 9, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. This is the first-ever survey reading from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project that exclusively examines Twitter users. Would love to hear your reactions.

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

For example, if I’ve indicated an interest in cancer research, failing to customize my appeal communications around an urgent need for cancer research funding.” – Mike Snusz. “ As a related comment, make sure to track all your links to see which ones are getting the most traffic. .” – Anthony Sicola. It’s all about you.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

. —– I recently posted about Jumo with reflections, notes from my experience using the new platform, and questions – this post has also generated a great deal of valuable conversation in the comments (over 70 thoughtful comments so far). On & Offline Engagement. Online is great for organizing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2008

I've been observing how he uses the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Twitter Feed to participate. How is the Chronicle using Twitter to participate? Our use of Twitter has evolved considerably over the past few months. Now, Twitter has become a vital part of my daily online life. And it all started with Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Nonprofit social media managers have to deal with weird, random mean people on Twitter. Twitter is making a concerted effort to cut down on Twitter trolls , but nonprofit social media managers who spend their days (and some nights) tweeting their hearts for the greater good are sometimes targeted by nonsensical, ranting weirdos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 13, 2015

nonprofitorgs and Twitter username. However, having a #live hashtag is worth experimenting with (such as #WWFLive if the World Wildlife Fund was to report live from events or from the field) and will make it easier for you to promote your Periscope streams in the weeks leading up to the event. Show the Periscoper.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

I'd ask questions on Twitter before. But this one resonated clearly, as I got 75 retweets and 61 comments. And here are a few suggestions from commenters. Sharing articles that work is a great reason to stay on Museum Twitter by the way. This month, we're thinking about the way we do work in museums.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2007

I realize that many people in nonprofits may answer that question with "I don't use Twitter." I'm speaking tomorrow at the PBS Development Conference in Palm Springs, and I will be covering Twitter. I'm introducing the tool and it's applications for nonprofits and sharing a story about how it can be used for fund raising.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

That said, I do not cover personal LinkedIn Profiles in my upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use Twitter and LinkedIn , but LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages are covered in detail in both the webinar and in the book. Maximize the website and Twitter fields. Post Authentic Updates—Don’t Sync with Twitter!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

It’s important that you understand that if anyone donates to your nonprofit on any of these sites, the funds are mailed to the contact information your nonprofit has in GuideStar. Build the community first, and raise funds second. Add a Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or Other Pitch to Your “Thank You” Landing Page.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

unitedway The app you are on right now is helping fund this work! Engagement can be responding to comments on your posts, liking and sharing content posted by your partners, tagging your donors or volunteers in posts, and more! Check out the examples below! Help us thank @tiktok/@tiktokforgood for their $500,000 donation. ?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Today I had the pleasure of presenting a webinar to clients of the Washington Access Fund. If you want to explore Twitter chats , I suggest checking out what various hashtags mean and use this list for a directory of chats: [link]. Use the comments below to share your additional resources or recommendations as well.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 12, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks).

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Museum 2.0

JULY 12, 2010

How would you fund it? Kickstarter is a website for creative folks to find funding for their dream projects. Funding goal. Kickstarter is an "all or nothing" funding scheme. For the most part, Kickstarter projects are managed by young, creative individuals with small projects (and smallish funding goals) in mind.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Donors actually respond to a specific donation goal better than a generic call for funds. Supporters need a designated space to read about your cause, perhaps leave comments and give donations. Also, turn supporters into advocates by asking them to post links to your campaign on their Facebook or Twitter pages.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 12, 2018

We’re going to teach you how and when to boost your posts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter so your organization can start taking advantage of this awesome feature, if it hasn’t already! All of your posts should have a blue “Boost Post” button near the comment bar. Last but not least, the Twitter promotion.

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