Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Speaking of open social networks … August 14, 2008 I just joined identi.ca. at 5:50 am { 1 comment… read it below or add one } 1 Beth Kanter 08.15.08 So I’m on identi.ca

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JANUARY 8, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. And, of course, nonprofits should be especially keen on being able to keep control of their data.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

One of the topics was “How to understand social networks through social network analysis and mapping techniques.&# I thought I’d expand on it here. The above visual is a social network. Each dot represents a person or in network jargon, a node. Source: Monitor Institute.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2009

In our book, The Networked Nonprofit , co-authored with Allison Fine, we provide an overview of mapping your social network in Twitter and other sites using some of the social network analysis tools available. . For example, I learned that the first ever social networking analysis map was created by Jacob Moreno.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 17, 2012

How To Enter: I will pick two nonprofits based on the answers to this question: How could a new Dell Computer with Windows 8 help your nonprofit have more social impact? If you want a chance to win, please add a comment to this post with your answer and also include: Your nonprofit organization’s name and web site url and your email.

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Care2

JUNE 23, 2012

Zarella’s study had similar results to the Social Media Today study that showed Photos Get the Most "Likes" on Facebook than any other status updates. However, Zarella found that text generates more comments on Facebook, which I believe is much more valuable then a passive “thumbs up, see ya later.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 24, 2014

Now a decade into the Social Web, mathematicians and social scientists have had ample time to study how, when, and why online individuals engage with brands on social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Topics include how to: • Post on Facebook to maximize likes, comments, and shares.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. Comments were taken very seriously, and in some cases, coming up with response was an agonizing, overthought experience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

I've been in Washington, DC for the Network Effectiveness and Social Media Strategy Map working session for Packard Foundation Grantees convened by Monitor Institute. This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments.

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NetWits

APRIL 4, 2012

The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report was released at 12NTC yesterday and it’s already stirring up discussions about how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their fundraising and communications strategy. Top 12 Social Media Insights for Nonprofits in 2012.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

Supporters can set up a campaign on the nonprofit’s website and share the campaign with their social network on social media. A popular medium of choice, Facebook facilitates conversations and interactions among supporters in the comments section, allowing them to feel a sense of community virtually.

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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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2019

During the tweet chat, we will share insights on how your supporters can create successful fundraising campaigns, use their personal stories and social networks to inspire giving, and how to convert these new one-time donors into dependable regular donors. How to Participate. Retweet what you’d like to share with your followers.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Showcase your organization’s values and thought leadership through social networking. Everything you like, share, or tweet on your social networks says something about your organization. Share your own branding strategies in the comments. For examples, check this list of effective nonprofit logo designs.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. Carmen left me a follow up comment. Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 28, 2009

Tveskov from the United Way of America letting me know that UWA has caught social networking spring fever! My favorite part is advice on how to respond and a story about how a negative comment was an opportunity. When not to respond: If the blogger or commenter is talking about another United Way.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 19, 2014

With more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking.

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NetWits

APRIL 10, 2011

This week ReadWriteWeb shed some light on the ineffectiveness of social networks to aid in customer acquisition (see graph below). “Of the 24 companies interviewed (in Forrester study ), only 7% cited social networking as one of their most effective sources for customer acquisition.

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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. 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.).

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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. All live blogging disclaimers apply.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

People on social networks ignore links that do not pull up thumbnails and are heavily text-based. Twitter is the powerhouse when it comes to #BreakingNews , but you should also post your press release on other social networks and be available throughout the day to address comments and answer questions.

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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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NTEN

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Flickr Photo: Luc Legay You use social networks at work, right? In fact, we want you to tell us all about it in a survey about social network use by nonprofits that we're running with Common Knowledge and ThePort. > The Nonprofit Social Network Survey is a joint project of NTEN, Common Knowledge and ThePort. >

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2011

If she or he doesn’t have the personality or passion to elicit Comments and Thumbs Ups in response to their Status Updates, then the ROI from your Facebook Page will be minimal. Community building on Facebook and other social networking sites is an art and finding your Facebook voice takes time and experimentation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

It’s very common for nonprofits to assume that volunteers and interns can effectively manage their mobile and social media presence simply because they are young and came of age during the rise of social networking. HTML looks much more intimidating than it actually is, and all new media managers should be skilled in basic HTML.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

Nonprofit social communications wizards share examples and tips to get your fans mobilized for action. It’s the Year 2040, 35 years after the social networking revolution began. If your panel isn’t on the list, add a link and title in the comments. SoTropia Life in 2040 Let’s peer into the near future.

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Candid

APRIL 4, 2023

Share and interact with funders’ social content Most people appreciate receiving a “like” on content they post on social media. Consider leaving positive comments or resharing funders’ content with your social network to increase your visibility—and theirs.

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TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

The inherent community nature, pervasiveness of the platform, and the fact Facebook is constantly adding tools for nonprofits to better utilize the social network has made it the perfect choice for most nonprofits. But understanding how to increase your penetration of the social network is often a challenge for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 11, 2008

I'm sitting in Heather Mansfield's workshop on Social Networking Sites. In passing, Heather made a comment, "You need to have a person with the right skill set to manage your organization's social networking presence." " I asked what the specific skills were.

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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: UPDATE from Katrin Verclas at NTEN: (I'm elevating this comment into the post) Facebook is deleting organizational profiles now. The PBS group is a good example.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2013

If you would like to suggest a report be added to the list, please post the name and a link to the report in a comment below. 4) 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. Most of the reports listed are based on U.S.

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NCE Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

I recently came across a world map of social media on the Vincos Blog. I really enjoy their post because it shows you the gradual change in social networks in different parts of the world. Only three years ago you can see that there are many different social networks dominating in different countries.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 4, 2006

My colleague, David Wilcox , let me know about a new event/community blog for a London meeting about social networking and nonprofits taking place tommorrow. The goal is to demonstrate some of the social networking tools available through a Drupal-based multi-user blogging system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

The other day I wrote a post called " Social Not Working and Other Social Networking Challenges " riffing on a post by Jeremiah Owyang who summarized the challenges - the flip side of social networking exuberance and really just a normal part of the technology hype curve. Social not -working???

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TechImpact

MARCH 11, 2014

Facebook’s 10th birthday just passed on February 4th and during that time all the social networking site has done is engage over a billion users and create a generational icon. While 90% of users appear hesitant to share their own content or status updates, 44% of users are eager to like, comment and share on content posted by others.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 8, 2011

The brutal but honest — and hopefully well-received — truth is that the majority of nonprofits are making mistakes on social-networking sites that directly undermine their ROI. If your nonprofit is making five or more of the 10 mistakes below, odds are that training and a re-examination of your social-media strategy are required.

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