Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2012

The cute animal theory has not gone unnoticed by nonprofits, even those that are not animal welfare organizations, zoos or aquariums are sharing content featuring cute animals on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. In less than a day, it has over 1 million views. And now, mobile. Best Friends has just launched a fun mobile app.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

Nonprofits still have decisions to make about what software to use. And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 19, 2007

Nonprofits still have decisions to make about what software to use. And, it’s still clear that CRM/Fundraising software is where the money and resources are going in nonprofit software development. Technorati Tags: crm , fundraising { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Chris Blow 01.20.07

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

If you don't have a local group (I can help fix that problem! ), there are also free online guides and a global Twitter chat October 5 using the hashtag #storymakers2017. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Check each month that there are events in each region, and comment out the un-necessary regions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2011

I said that I wished contest designers would take a Hippocratic Oath to do no harm to nonprofits! They’ve also leveled the playing field and have a special category for smaller nonprofits (under $1 million budget). And there is also an award category for individual champion, whether board members, volunteers, or a free agent.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 27, 2010

I feel that my technology training for nonprofits work is more like a calling for me than simply a job or career. For the past 15 years, I have been excited about nonprofit technology training design and delivery and it is what I will continue to focus on as part of my role at Zoetica over the coming years. Some Reflections.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 5, 2010

I spoke about free agent fundraisers and the networked nonprofit. Each of the speakers had their photo on black and white silk screen in the area outside the main room and participants could leave you notes and comments. Mark Horvath shared how he searches on Twitter for the words "homeless" and either educates or empowers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

Last week, I wrote about Twestival , the most recent example of fundraising on Twitter and a networked fundraiser of a scale we haven't seen before. I titled the post " Look Out Here Comes Everybody To Raise Money for charity:water on Twitter " with a wink to Clay Shirky's work. What is its relationship with charity:water?

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Tech Soup

JUNE 10, 2013

The concept is that people can tweet the @bicyclerack Twitter account. The participants were tasked with developing digital tools to help nonprofits and government agencies work better together. Another interesting concept was a mobile tech shop for homeless shelters. Share your experiences with us in the comments!

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

If you want people from your social media to support your nonprofit’s activities, you need a nonprofit social media plan. You already know this: In the nonprofit realm, social media is life. The most successful social media presences (nonprofit and otherwise) are in fact the result of a strong nonprofit social media plan!

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2011

The landscape has changed dramatically for the nonprofit, charity, and voluntary sector in the UK and I heard people across the country raise the question many times and with many different intentions, asking if there were simply “too many” organizations. There’s no limit to either. And that’s hard to ignore.

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ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 25, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. We welcome your comments and feedback. Oh, the high-wire balancing act of nonprofit CEO compensation.

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ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

As part of a continuing weekly series, each Friday we invite a nonprofit expert from our academic faculty to highlight a research report or study and discuss how it can inform and improve day-to-day nonprofit practice. We welcome your comments and feedback. As a charitable donor, Ive become so fickle its almost embarrassing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2008

Lemme know and keep adding to the Changeblogger list in the comments of this post, by emailing me at britt@brittbravo.com, or using the tag, "changeblogger". Update 7/14/08 SocialButterfly has created a Changeblogger wiki where you can list your blog, Twitter feed, etc. Should it be virtual, or in person? In one place or multiple?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

By Melissa Russom , a communications strategist who helps nonprofit organizations clarify their brand and message to engage more meaningfully with the people who matter most to them. Do you say homeless people or individuals experiencing homelessness?… We trust people more than we trust companies. It’s that simple. .

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? I don’t think we want homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health organizations, etc., And, I actually hope that doesn’t change.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" It’s a great opportunity for summer camps, homeless shelters, halfway houses, etc.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" It’s a great opportunity for summer camps, homeless shelters, halfway houses, etc.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For your nonprofit, this means the holiday season opens the door to opportunities for fundraising success— and there’s no better way to kick off this successful year-end fundraising push than to participate in Giving Tuesday ! Ready to learn more about Giving Tuesday and how your nonprofit can make the most of it? Let’s get started!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

In the spirit of gratitude and giving and in celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving , below is a list of 50 nonprofits that serve American society. Of course 50 is just a tiny percentage of the nonprofits that work and sacrafice to make our country a better place to live. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Flickr.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2007

As both a lesson and as a metric, failure is potentially productive at every level of socialmarkets - from the repeated return of one homeless person to shelter, to the repeated attempts to attach a value like SROI to such a story." Nonprofit Times covers it here. Here's two roundups of links about social media and nonprofits.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

This blog post is for nonprofit organizations and charities that are looking to increase their online exposure (without spending loads of money) so they can receive more volunteers, donations, attention etc. Here are some tips for nonprofits to improve link earning within their online communities. Focus on Quality Content.

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 23, 2023

And most nonprofits use Facebook for fundraising, especially around the holidays. There are dozens of social media platforms where you and your nonprofit can be. You need to be there because it makes sense for your nonprofit. It’s softer around the edges than Facebook and Twitter, and it’s more focused on images than words.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 6, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The language we use September 6, 2006 I came across, in my catching up period, an article titled " Ten ways to change the world with Web 2.0 Are there actually really any fewer homeless people?

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

But most importantly, we love for these sessions to be interactive, so feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. I’ll keep an eye on the Twitter feed as well. And if you’re in the room today, chances are you are part of a nonprofit organization or, what I like to call, a purpose-driven organization.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 9, 2021

But most importantly, feel free to chat in your questions and comments along the way. I’ll keep an eye on Twitter. They need to spend time in a nonprofit. And I’m not talking about spending time in the nonprofit as far as coming. If you hold your board meetings in your nonprofit, that is great.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

Yesterday, I had the huge honor and pleasure to present the keynote at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits ‘ NPTech Conference, eStrategy in an iWorld. To talk about the evolution of nonprofit technology we really need to pick a place to start, because the beginning could be anywhere. Holistic Tools.

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Bloomerang

JULY 31, 2021

And I operate a grants and fundraising consulting business, and we support nonprofits all over the country, started off primarily with those in the DMV area but it’s expanded since then. So really just trying to see how nonprofits have managed and how you’ve really been able to thrive. . And nonprofits are no exception.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Most importantly, I know a lot of you have already done this, but please feel free to chat in your questions and comments. I’ll keep an eye on the Twitter feed as well. Two of my favorite people, Kari and Jackie, are joining us from the Nonprofit Consulting Shop. There’s a chat box and a Q&A box. Check them out.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 8, 2021

But most importantly, we love these sessions to be interactive, so please do chat in your questions and comments. I’ll keep an eye on the Twitter feed as well. . And I really wanted to do this session because grants can feel so mysterious to so many nonprofit leaders, even ones that have some degree of grant success. .

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Bloomerang

JUNE 1, 2021

Your organization needs a nonprofit content marketing strategy. The Nonprofit Fundraising Content Conundrum. You may think, as a fundraiser, your nonprofit content marketing strategy is not your job. Remember, nonprofits are in the “value-exchange” business. Beginning with your nonprofit content marketing strategy.

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