The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 4, 2021

Keep in mind what platforms fit your audience. Comment on posts, respond to other’s comments, retweet, and share quality posts from other organizations, causes, and users. The latest stats from Brandwatch state that 77% of Twitter users feel more positive about a brand when their Tweet has been replied to.

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

With that in mind we thought we’d share a few suggestions for getting visitors to subscribe to your email list: 1. If you have a link to your Facebook and Twitter at the top of your homepage and your listserve at the bottom, it implies that you prefer to interact with your audience on your social media sites.

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Media Cause

APRIL 2, 2021

Know your current audience demographic and keep your target audience in mind. Be sure to interact with community comments by liking or commenting back. Be sure to keep a careful eye for comments that are inflammatory. Build community guidelines and post/pin them in post comments when necessary. Be consistent.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

TechSoup continued its Social Media Mondays in May with a discussion on Twitter to expand on the resources offered in its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki. The second installment of the weekly TweetChat series offered some useful advice on nonprofit Twitter use, a tool that can be difficult to understand for many nonprofit leaders.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2011

She’s told a powerful story, connected it to your mission, tied it in to current campaign priorities, used compelling images, offered a relevant call to action, asked a great question for people to answer in the comments, and more. Twitter & Google+. Share your suggestions and experience in the comments.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 8, 2010

Is it simply the number of followers you have on Twitter, or how many people "like" you on Facebook? With that in mind, the AIDS.gov team compiled some advice about what it takes to use Twitter effectively to engage with our audiences. For example, questions on Twitter can be added to the FAQs your website.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MAY 18, 2021

Read on for what to keep in mind when developing your reputation through the influence of testimony. You can even do what the organization Help A Reporter Out (HARO) cleverly executed: ask for testimonials on Twitter (which would conveniently make them short and sweet) and then retweet them, instantly reaching all of your followers.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? The content you post should be crafted with your platform and audience in mind. This will give others the chance to join the conversation and meet like-minded supporters.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2009

A little while ago, we got a question from a client about Twitter. It’s a good question, and it got me thinking about the kind of content nonprofits might want to share on Twitter on a day-to-day basis, and how an organization can get the most out of microblogging. The most popular pieces will be featured in our newsletter.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2010

How networked nonprofits use twitter. Last week, I parachuted into BlogWorld 2010 in Las Vegas for less than 24 hours. I presented on two panels (How Nonprofits Use Twitter and CrowdSourced Philanthropy) in the Cause Track curated by Chris Noble and the good folks at WhatGives. How Networked Nonprofits Use Twitter.

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Organic social is considered free, non-paid content created, uploaded, and shared within social platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube. Be aware that adding keywords in comments does not help with search. This is done through “boosting” organic content or creating individual ads themselves.

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Forum One

JUNE 1, 2009

This Wednesday I'll be a guest presenter in a two-hour Twitter-based discussion of environmental issues and social entrepreneurship. This follows on three recent press events with newspapers, radio and bloggers on similar topics, so it will be interesting to compare the Twitter results and my experience from these different media channels.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2022

The list created by Sean Kosofsky of Mind the Gap Consulting can be used by an executive director, board chair, or any individual board member to consider their contribution to your organization’s financial health. Facebook , Reddit , LinkedIn , and Twitter have great options. Prospecting. About the Author.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As 2021 draws to a close, one word comes to mind: gratitude. I invite your comments and ideas about how we can be our best selves, personally and professionally, in 2022! Share your thoughts on Twitter @Rob_M_Acker. Yes, it has been a year of challenge and change. I feel very fortunate to be part of this organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2008

So I asked my twitter followers for some ideas on best practices and nonprofits on Twitter. That will be really useful for the NTC Panel where I have to do a basic intro of Twitter and some best practices during the NTC Conference for this panel with Susan Tenby from TechSoup. So, as I prep this talk - any thoughts come to mind?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 29, 2010

Christopher Fabian has a great blog post up on the MobileActive blog about the way the #1MillionShirts idea emerged and grew via social media, especially Twitter, this week. Development professionals, charity-minded folks, those interested in social media all responded. Mixed comments from those without.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

There are mind-boggling reports and stats our there that show just how much time many of us are spending [wasting?] That said, it is best to assume that your community isn’t hip to every trick you’ve found for Facebook, Twitter, and any other site you may use. You know more about the tools.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 3, 2010

What strategies are important to keep in mind when using social media in local organizing? You can also suggest questions or topic areas to be included by leaving a comment on this post! If you want to contribute to the conversation, you’ll need to have a twitter account (it’s free). What tools have been most unsuccessful?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2008

I have an icebreaker for workshop coming up that is Twitter on Paper. I just discovered this excellent primer to using Twitter called Tweeting for Companies 101 by Tara Hunt. My favorite section is about what to talk about on Twitter, a terrific list of what you should Tweet about. t mind, im trying to work on my love life???

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Classy

JULY 26, 2021

High engagement signals to Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn that your post is quality, which means your content is pushed higher up on supporters’ newsfeeds. . Craft a powerful caption with descriptive language, and consider asking donors to leave a comment with a few reasons why they support your organization.

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Bloomerang

JULY 12, 2021

If few come to mind, here’s some good news: It won’t be hard for you to stand out! If you have a delightful donor experience to share or a story about how you’ve delighted a donor drop it in the comments! . Twitter | LinkedIn | The post 3 Tips to Create Unforgettable Moments for Donors appeared first on Bloomerang.

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Nonprofits Source

JUNE 5, 2023

For instance, Instagram is ideal for sharing primarily visual content such as images and videos, while Twitter has a 280-character limit per tweet and is most suitable for quick updates and hashtag campaigns. With this in mind, let’s jump right into building a strong and supportive community for your nonprofit on the platform!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Twitter Photo by Jennifer Barr @rjenbarr. ” I don’t have an answer, but I think it has to do with modeling conscious information and consumption and being mindful about how you connect with people, cultivate relationships, and share information. Yesterday, I spent most of the day offline at the Wisdom 2.0

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NetWits

JUNE 30, 2011

The returns were less than mind-blowing. As a related comment, make sure to track all your links to see which ones are getting the most traffic. Including social components like Facebook’s ‘Share’ and ‘Like’ buttons, Twitter’s ‘Tweet This’ button, and ShareThis’ email functionality make spreading the word easy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

Even better if you can tag the individual or do their Twitter handle. In this Twitter example below, the school is also encouraging the alumni network to RT this alum’s accomplishment. Be sure to use compelling photos and other visuals. Connect Alumni with Current School Experience.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 18, 2010

Day and I’ve been watching the time zones wake up in the US and start Twittering about the various service projects and community building activities everyone is participating in. the first thing that comes to mind is community: building it, empowering it, moving it to action, and nurturing it. Today is Martin Luther King, Jr.

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NTEN

JULY 12, 2011

I look at number of retweets, comments, etc. Sometimes, we have no alternative but to delete a comment. We only delete violations, which are clearly laid out ( see commenting policy ). We also go back to the community and say, “we deleted x’s comment because it violated x rule on our commenting policy.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

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!" Deanna Zandt (DZ): How long have you been on Twitter? What inspired you to join?

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Care2

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Last April, 1Sky decided to invest a significant amount of time, energy, and resources into Twitter. We actually recognized Twitter’s potential for live blogging events, commenting on relevant issues surrounding climate legislation, and creating conversations with like-minded supporters to build a groundswell of support for our issues.

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Care2

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Last April, 1Sky decided to invest a significant amount of time, energy, and resources into Twitter. We actually recognized Twitter’s potential for live blogging events, commenting on relevant issues surrounding climate legislation, and creating conversations with like-minded supporters to build a groundswell of support for our issues.

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NetWits

MARCH 22, 2011

I just got back from the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference , where listening was top of mind: Listening to the amazing speakers, listening to the #nptech community , and listening to all the great ideas floating around the halls of the Washington Hilton. Let me know how in the comments.

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Get Fully Funded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Fatima is doing very poorly in school because she has no energy, and she is not consuming enough calories to keep her mind sharp. Tweets with photos receive 150% more retweets than those without (Source: Twitter 2019 stats). Does anything come to mind immediately? School provides no breakfast or lunch.

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Judi Sohn

DECEMBER 8, 2010

You can post status updates, leave comments on other people's profile (think: wall). I posted on-topic comments in Groups and posted to profiles. My thoughts, keeping in mind that Salesforce is evolving this frequently: It's fun. My thoughts, keeping in mind that Salesforce is evolving this frequently: It's fun.

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Care2

DECEMBER 9, 2012

Check out this update from Walmart who thought the best way to engage their 25 million Facebook likers was to say “ We know you like to be the first to comment. Now, we want to see who can be the LAST to comment. Ready, set, GO!”

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2011

and Seth Giammanco, Principal, Minds On Design Lab. Here are some examples of categories and how they might be implemented within a website: Show – Recent Tweets, Likes, Comments. Interact – FB Live Stream, Hashtag (Tweet Chat), Comments. Authenticate – FB Login, Twitter OAuth. Open Source – API. Categories: Show, Share.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

But a good CMS can also facilitate constituent relationships in a number of other ways, including facilitating comments, blogs and social media. A good CMS should also include a built-in Spam filter to keep obviously unrelated content from cluttering your comments sections.

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Sure, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all have millions of users as well, but LinkedIn is the perfect place to connect with businesses and network with professionals who would be interested in supporting your organization’s work and are looking for work or volunteer opportunities. What is the best way to use LinkedIn for a nonprofit?

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