Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 6, 2011

As a guideline, I don’t need general quotes like: Facebook is great. We’ve done so many things in social media that flopped. Quotes on the big picture of social media and how it has transformed the Web and the nonprofit sector are appreciated. It transformed our online campaigns. Please don’t be shy!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. LinkedIn Pages. For example: 1.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 7, 2019

person social media team could not keep up with requests for aid during Hurricane Harvey two years ago. It is also important to consider the ethical guidelines for designing chatbots. Share in the comments. It’s available for free to other nonprofits through BotsForCharity.com. Does your nonprofit use a bot?

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The MatrixFiles

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here are a few statistics that we shared: 27% of Americans say they have not too much or no confidence in scientists to act in the public’s best interest ( Pew Research ) 39% of Americans, a record-high, say they don’t trust the media at all. Some associations are partnering with peer organizations to push out messages and expand their reach.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

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. Create a set of guidelines for posting on your page, and provide links to these guidelines,” says Jeff Patrick, president and founder of Common Knowledge.

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ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

What do you do if someone comments with a racial slur on a photo of your volunteer? As they say, “With any social media profile, comes great responsibility.” 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.

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Nonprofits Source

JULY 25, 2023

Ambassadors are the social butterflies of the fundraising world. These are individuals who have social media followings, personal networks, and a huge potential to turn your next fundraising campaign into a success by putting it in front of as many people as possible. This doesn’t have to be a daunting task.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers. Is your nonprofit’s CEO using social for thought leadership?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective. Internet Use Policy.

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NTEN

JULY 11, 2011

In an ever-changing world of social media and web collaboration, tools for user interaction and engagement are becoming increasingly prevalent. Social features on your site—such as comments, discussion boards, user-submitted stories, ratings, and voting widgets—can help build engagement within your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice. Rinse and repeat.&#.

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Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Social media: Maintain an active presence on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. This document should include a comprehensive overview of your nonprofit’s logo, color palette, and typography, as well as define your brand’s tone of voice and other writing style guidelines.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2012

In accordance with FTC guidelines, full disclosure will be necessary when writing about the printer, and we ask that you provide your honest opinion of it. So, if you work for nonprofit that is looking for a laser printer, leave me a comment. Why does your nonprofit need a new color laser printer?

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

Canva – Canva is one of my personal favorite tools for social media. It’s incredibly easy to create beautiful graphics for your social media posts. Fiverr Social Media Freelancers – If you simply don’t have the time and expertise to manage your Facebook presence, Fiverr is a great resource.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

By now, you've probably heard all the benefits of building a social media presence on Facebook or Twitter. We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. TechSoup's Social Media Resources.

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Care2

JANUARY 22, 2010

Guess what one of the biggest challenges nonprofits face today when adding a blog to their website or diving into social media? Should blog comments be moderated? Should we even allow public comments on our blog? How do we handle negative comments? Giving up control. Does this sound familiar? Just delete them?

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NTEN

APRIL 28, 2010

Employees are being terminated or pressured to resign due to social media instances ranging from criticizing a customer's hometown, surfing Facebook while calling in sick, and posting pictures of drinking alcohol at social events. Develop a Social Media Guideline for Your Organization. Privacy Settings.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The Cute Dog Theory or more precisely the Cute Animal Theory states that including cute animals in your social media content inspires more people to share the content. If don’t believe that is true, check out this YouTube video from VW of dogs barking the theme from Star Wars as a Superbowl Teaser.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 16, 2010

In this month’s chat,we had some good discussion around social media guildines and online community moderation. We heard from many people that there were too many holiday deadlines at work to make the chat so be sure to add your thoughts to the comments here after reading the archive to join in! Join the January Chat!

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Connection Cafe

OCTOBER 3, 2013

s Fashion Police, nonprofit social media authors Amy Sample Ward, Allyson Kapin, and Melanie Mathos shared the latest trends, campaigns and faux pas in the nonprofit social media world during bbcon 2013, Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits in National Harbor, Md. Respond quickly to both positive and negative comments.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Of the major social media platforms, Instagram routinely tops the list as one of the most important engagement channels for nonprofits looking to reach a wider, younger audience. These tools allow your nonprofit event organizers to monitor social media chatter about your events and connect with supporters who are talking about it.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 1, 2015

However, our organizers are currently very keen on social media surgeries. A social media surgery is an informal gathering of people who want to learn how to use the web to communicate, campaign, or collaborate. Whatever your social media problem, we'll have a cure for what ails you this June.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Certain event software may be able to disable users from posting comments in live chats or other areas where commenting is allowed. If the disruptive behavior continues, the moderator needs to contact the administrator to request that the individual is disabled from posting comments. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2011

Yesterday, Holly Ross at NTEN , mentioned that a common question she gets after talking about Social Media with nonprofits is from organizations that work with students or young people and are concerned about liability issues surrounding what students who “like&# their page may post on their page, or on their own walls.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 14, 2012

By now, you've probably heard all the benefits of building a social media presence on Facebook or Twitter. We've compiled a list of resources including articles, blog posts, webinars, and case studies on best social media practices from our global network. TechSoup's Social Media Resources.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 14, 2015

Here are four more life-changing tips about your NPO social media. In a webinar with Sprout Social, Ted Rubin talked about how relationships on social media are the new currency. It’s easy to forget that when you’re dealing with social media there are, in fact, humans on the other end of the ‘@’ sign.

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sgEngage

MARCH 8, 2023

Use consistent logos and messaging: In all campaign emails and social media posts On your main library website and your Library Giving Day fundraising page On all printed collateral Before rolling out your public campaign, make sure your team is on the same page. One quick win for your campaign is gift matching.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 28, 2009

Photo by Dietrich I love the Red Cross's approach to scaling its engagement strategy by involving the whole organization - it is spelled out in their strategy handbook and policy guidelines. The first steps are simple once you have policy/philosophy in place and the right mix of bottom up/top down adoption or acceptance of social media.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Certain event software may be able to disable users from posting comments in live chats or other areas where commenting is allowed. If the disruptive behavior continues, the moderator needs to contact the administrator to request that the individual is disabled from posting comments. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. This happens quite frequently with social media, especially in the early stages. We get poor results.

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Forum One

AUGUST 24, 2022

The following steps and set of guidelines can be used to better understand what your narratives need to do to help establish the desired outcomes that are most relevant to and appropriate for your organization’s strategic goals and objectives and help to build support for real change that shifts people’s focus.

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AccelEvents

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Including a remote audience allows event planners and organizers to minimize in-person attendees in line with local guidelines without sacrificing ticket sales and revenues. . An eye-catching swag pack can leads to dozen of social media moments, expanding your potential audience and brand awareness even further.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

She is interested using social media to connect with students. (I Please leave a comment so I can share with her. If we want to create a project with student blogging, are there examples of guidelines? How can we best interact with young people via social media? Please leave you advice in the comments.

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M+R

JULY 10, 2023

I often tell folks that making a practice of self-editing is a great way to level up : finish your draft (email appeal, social media post, video script, or whatever else), walk away from it for a minute, and then go back and make changes as an editor would. Q: Do I know what my goals and guidelines are?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2011

On April 14, TechSoup presented a webinar on using social media tools to support, involve, and recruit volunteers. University of Oregon's campus group AHA was mentioned in #techsoup 's webinar on social media for volunteer managing. Social media managers adding their name to a nonprofits page they manage?

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Neon CRM

JUNE 27, 2023

billion people worldwide use social media in 2023. A nonprofit social media strategy helps make sure your efforts are effective in putting your organization’s mission out there and reaching the people you want to reach. Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Social Media? Social media is, in fact, an investment.

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TechImpact

JULY 17, 2014

The easy answer to this question is through social media, but what are some less known answers to this question. Following the guidelines laid out in the blog post that was alluded to previously will help your nonprofit start cracking the front page of Google for the search keywords you selected. Commenting on other blogs.

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