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. Advanced Brand Monitoring: Let the Haters Hate : This panel will get into the whys and hows to monitor your brand in a social world. I will also be tweeting this post.). Carie Lewis.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2015

Your nonprofit could have a wide variety of excellent blog content , but if your blog’s design doesn’t make a positive first impression, then few will read it – much less share it with their followers on social networks. Prominently featured a “Donate” button, e-newsletter opt-in, and social network icons.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. The majority of the room had experience in social networking sites and tools, both personally and for their organization. Cost them about $1m in in-kind services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Prominently feature your “Donate” button, social network icons, and e-newsletter opt-in: themarshallproject.org. Use the Facebook Comments Plugin or Disqus for blog comments. Your NGO must invest in an email marketing service. Use large tappable buttons for calls-to-action: water.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

Prominently feature your “Donate” button, social network icons, and e-newsletter opt-in: themarshallproject.org. Use the Facebook Comments Plugin or Disqus for blog comments. Your NGO must invest in an email marketing service. Use large tappable buttons for calls-to-action: water.org.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work. Services such as SocialWhoIs , Who Should I Follow , and Twellow can help you find users to follow by topics and keywords. Also be sure to add yourself to such services so others can find you. Location Based Services.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2007

There was a great question about social networking and representing one's organization posted on the Social Networking Affinity Group at NTEN by K.E: If you look at Facebook's terms of service, it says quite clearly that you can't create a user profile based on an entity. Am I going about this the wrong way?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 12, 2011

The last four chapters of my book cover mobile social networking and mobile communications and fundraising for nonprofits, and I need some examples of success, or attempted success. If your nonprofit is experimenting with mobile technology, please share your experiences and links (if any) in a comment below. Book Tour Sponsors.

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NetWits

JULY 14, 2011

Digital Content Services Manager, YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago | Follow @steveheye. Share your own Twitter Tips with others in the comments below or on Twitter by using the #TwitterTips hashtags. Company K Media | Follow @karvetski. 10 – Shana Masterson. 11 – Steve Heye. 12 – Tania Little. 13 – Nancy Schwartz.

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Care2

MAY 23, 2011

For the last three years we’ve worked at the MIT Public Service Center – in collaboration with the MIT Alumni Association, MIT150 , and numerous stakeholders - to translate a campus-based innovation competition into an online platform that engages the worldwide MIT community. Build momentum and enthusiasm.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 23, 2014

I'll also update you on the "kill switch" initiatives as well as a nonprofit that's using mobile services to alleviate homelessness. But here's the kicker: the phone is deeply integrated with Amazon's shopping services. Log in and let us know below in the comments! It runs on Amazon's own Fire OS 3.5,

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

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!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 21, 2010

Engaging your network to create deeper connections and get your message out is important, but have you thought about how you might use social networks to deliver your programs? Leave a comment and let me know! Tags: community resources community building nonprofits nten program service delivery webinar.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 18, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of July 18th). What can you learn? «

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

I agree that it means organizations need to think strategically about how they use social media, but I'm not sure I agree with social networks are becoming "old" technology in a hurry. ( First, it's okay to just say no to social networking , particularly if there are more pressing organizational needs.

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

” Now, just two weeks into January, I am completely addicted to pinning boards for social good on Pinterest. I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

These events should offer information about your organization and its mission, services, goals, and ways to get involved. Instead, be strategic: Profile your ideal donor and then determine their preferred social networks. These events can be tours of your facilities, panels with guest speakers, or informal meet-and-greets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

When I saw the title of this post, " I'm Engaged ," I thought he was talking about the report that The Network Centric Advocacy Blog mentions as a must-read for advocacy and communication staff called Activation Point. Social Network Fragmentation. Social network fragmentation? Social networking burnout?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

I identified a trend forming with social networking, and set up our very first profile. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? For us, Twitter is primarily a public relations/customer service tool. In terms of ROI, social media has grown our email file and we’ve raised significant money on social networks.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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Greater Giving

MARCH 12, 2021

Set up a chatroom on your website or through a “messenger” feature on your most active social networks for your community to be able to connect with each other. Encouraging connections on social networks. Connect with your attendees through your social media networks. Fun and games. Make giving a game!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 1 of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Increasingly, online donors are giving through portals and social networking sites, so you must make sure that your nonprofit is properly listed in GuideStar. Monitor Your Charity Ratings and Reviews.

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NonProfit Hub

JUNE 20, 2019

He shared his involvement with the organization on social media and this effort, coupled with other respected “niche” influencers in the field, helped significantly raise awareness and credibility to the organization’s results. The same principle holds true on social media. Often times they’ll then share it with their networks.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 2011

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. While she offers the option of emailing her the response, she encourages people to post their feedback as a public comment." … But to many in the nonprofit world, the value of the sites remains to be seen.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

The newest report, out today, focused on the use of social networking platforms by young people who are/aren’t also involved with charities. Read the full press release here or download the Social Media data slides here.) Female respondents reported a significantly higher usage across all the top 4 networking sites.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

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!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

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!" So, which one social network should you consider for your next campaign?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Social Networking for Social Change According to TechCrunch , Change.org, a social networking site that links volunteers to causes and voters to politicians will launch a new white-label social network for non-profits. Drop a comment or link back and I'll round it up for next week's summary.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 14, 2017

You connect to others through volunteering, and if you do it regularly, you can maintain those valuable social networks into the future. With a larger social network, you’ll have more resources at your fingertips, which leads to better physical, mental and emotional health. Contributes to a longer life.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Prominently feature your “Donate” button, social network icons, and e-newsletter opt-in: themarshallproject.org. Use the Facebook Comments Plugin or Disqus for blog comments. Your NGO must invest in an email marketing service. Use large tappable buttons for calls-to-action: water.org.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2008

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Michael DeLong, TechSoup Global's Online Community Manager, says: Does your overflowing plate of nonprofit communications work include a heaping helping of social media? If so, these types of comments probably sound familiar: “Are we on Tumblr?” it an essential part of your social strategy.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Many nonprofits have incorrectly set up their Google Profiles and are in violation of Google’s Terms of Service and run the risk of being deleted. Under “Contributor to” enter your nonprofit’s blog and social networking profiles if you contribute to them. Julia Campbell. Pete Cashmore. John Haydon.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2012

When it comes to technology, it's often assumed that smaller organizations just don't have the resources to use the tools and services that larger nonprofits do. Up-to-date computers on a working network? While there are exceptions to the rule – and cloud services are helping make more of those exceptions – it's generally the case.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

spoke with Bryan about the changes for nonprofits coming to the social network for a post on SocialBrite. The steps focus on taking full advantage of the free services available on LinkedIn and the discounted rates for paid services. This will strengthen the connections that your organization has on the social network.

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