Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 24, 2021

But there are two things that are certain: social distancing will continue to be a reality and your donors will continue to believe in your mission. Your established experience in the nonprofit industry and your ability to adapt to ever-changing circumstances have gotten you this far. Not to worry.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

There are a variety of different ways that nonprofits use social media on a daily basis. These include sharing updates with supporters, hosting fundraising campaigns , marketing upcoming events, researching your audience, or even celebrating birthdays. The last thing you want is for these relationships to fall to the wayside!

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Social media can be an extremely effective way to reach new audiences for your nonprofit and secure more donations for your cause. Nonprofit outreach should balance donor acquisition with donor engagement, so how do you utilize social media for both efforts? Create connections between your site and social profiles.

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Qgiv

MARCH 22, 2023

There is a difference between pledges and donations that is important for your organization to consider before hosting a pledge drive. For your organization to host a pledge drive, there are a few steps you should take to plan and execute your campaign. What type of pledge drive do you want to host?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

To follow up on Monday’s post about why nonprofits should consider hiring a social media manger , below is an excerpt from Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits that helps further explore the time commitment necessary to create and sustain a comprehensive social media stategy for your nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. It’s a social network that requires a lot of time and content, but more importantly, a social media manager who enjoys being active on Twitter and understands Twitter’s extensive toolset. Twitter is not for every nonprofit.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 21, 2019

It’s hard to deny that social media has forever created a fundamental shift in the way we engage with each other. That’s why when nonprofits encourage the act of social fundraising, they not only empower supporters to share their love of the cause, but they also leverage their vast personal networks to grow in so many ways.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 2, 2024

We’re here to guide you through the crucial first step: hosting a fundraising event committee meeting. This could include reaching a specific number of attendees, creating memorable experiences, or establishing lasting connections with sponsors. Happy planning!

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

In today’s modernized world, social media branding has become a no-brainer. With millions surfing the web at any given moment, social channels have proven to be super valuable as a way to keep in touch with friends and family ? billion social media users worldwide. How to become an expert on social media branding.

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Qgiv

MARCH 25, 2024

Music is great at bringing communities together, and while it may take a lot of planning, hosting a benefit concert can be incredibly rewarding for both you and your supporters. The Tibet House US Annual Benefit is a popular benefit concert that has been hosted annually for almost 40 years.

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Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING FOR NONPROFITS. 5 Nonprofits Winning At Social Media. Case studies of nonprofits winning at social media is an opportunity to see the strategies in action. Social Media Marketing Statistics. Social Media Marketing Strategies. Social Media Marketing Tools.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

To inspire donor generosity and loyalty year after year, you must stop sending stale thank-you letters and having hollow donor experiences, and start thinking of creative ways to go above and beyond to provide donor service and experiences that are “ unexpectedly” pleasurable and memorable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 3, 2012

There’s no shortage of year-end-and-beginning blog posts about social media, but I thought I’d throw mine into the mix as well. I took some much-needed time off in December and was able to spend some down time reflecting on the future of social media and mobile technology for the nonprofit sector.

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Nonprofits Source

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Use these tips to create a fulfilling volunteer experience and retain your remote volunteers’ support year-round: Provide thorough training Use the right tools Show volunteer appreciation By keeping your remote volunteers motivated, you can leverage their unique skills and interests to fuel change in your community. Let’s begin.

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EveryAction

JUNE 21, 2023

” Technology like a unified constituent relationship management (CRM) platform with easy-to-use targeting functionality can help an organization running that issue awareness campaign to easily track and store the new and existing supporters who engage with their digital ads and social media posts. .”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 8, 2021

[Organization Name] is a global network of philanthropy organizations, changemakers, and critical thinkers committed to ensuring that philanthropy reaches its fullest potential by serving as a catalyst for social change and social progress. Quarterly Impact Reports enhance your website, email, and social media content strategy.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If this is your first time hosting a virtual conference or any virtual event for that matter, the process may seem daunting. If pivoting your conference to a virtual platform, consider these top 11 tips for hosting virtual conferences. Curate a virtual experience. Mix in social . Do not be afraid to aim big! .

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Greater Giving

MARCH 2, 2022

With an entire year to plan it, they decided to host a virtual event again in 2021. Donors were feeling nostalgic for the way things used to be, so Harris wanted to bring that traditional benefit auction experience right to their donors’ homes with their virtual “Around the World” event. Boys & Girls Club of the Tri-County Area.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

At this point, you’re probably finalizing your plans for the year-end giving season and preparing to put your fundraising and social engagement strategies into action as the first leaf turns orange. You’ll want to host creative fundraisers alongside the giving day to attract attention to your nonprofit and maximize donations.

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

As the world opens up to in-person fundraising experiences once again, some organizations have fully embraced the return to traditional fundraising methods and events. Among these fundraising events, auctions have become a popular option for nonprofits to pursue hosting in a hybrid format. How to host a hybrid auction.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

For the event organizer who hosts regular live events, like a networking event, this presents a problem. If you are thinking of hosting a virtual networking event, we have some tips that can help you with the planning and facilitation process. How to Host a Virtual Networking Event. Market Your Event. Who are you inviting?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

If you have never hosted a virtual event before, you may feel in over your head. To help you properly display benefit options to your employees in a digital format, we’ve put together this guide to hosting virtual employee benefits fairs. . Hosting a virtual benefits fair can eliminate this travel and the cost to travel. .

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

With the events industry focused on hybrid and virtual events instead of more traditional live events, event producers need to pay careful attention to the attendee experience. At a live event, so much of the attendee experience is related to the venue, the food, and the proximity to other attendees. Define Your Objectives.

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The Modern Nonprofit

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

But this becomes especially critical during the spring season when most nonprofits host key fundraisers, galas, fun runs, and more to generate revenue after the slower winter months. You can showcase open roles across your website and social platforms to reach the right volunteers. First-hand testimonials bring volunteer roles to life.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

This socially responsible group is particularly drawn to inclusive organizations whose clear values align with their own. By offering peer-to-peer, you’re providing supporters another way to participate, thus enabling them to tailor their experience with your organization. Sounds good, right? What is Peer-to-Peer Fundraising?

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Get Fully Funded

JULY 19, 2023

Member experiences are how people perceive and interact with your nonprofit. Great experiences don’t just keep your members happy, they also boost your nonprofit’s reputation, generate more revenue and increase retention rates. We get it, creating memorable member experiences is easier said than done.

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sgEngage

MARCH 4, 2022

In the first half of 2021, OneCause conducted a survey of 1,026 Social Donors to explore how giving has evolved during the pandemic and what lessons we’ve learned from the virtual fundraising pivot. In this article, we’ll explore three key findings from the Giving Experience Study and explain what they mean for your nonprofit, including: .

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Qgiv

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Here are our tips for hosting a virtual peer-to-peer event: Tip 1: Make venue options clear to your peer-to-peer fundraising participants. If you’re creating a new event to host virtually , think of a concept that lends itself to online-only participation. Need advice for hosting a virtual silent auction? Learn More.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Note from Beth: Many nonprofits do not have dedicated teams for social media and social media strategy and implementation is typically only a part of a someone’s job. Nonprofits nowadays invest serious resources to keep pace with the latest social media trends. Sprout Social. By Sacha Evans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

This blog post summarizes some of the knowledge shared about effective social media strategy, tactics, and practices. I always design to incorporate the voice and experience of the participants. Next up was Hanna Welch, Social Media Producer, from grist.org. Connecting Learners to the Content and Each Other.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Why event registration and data collection are important to nonprofits It’s true you can post on social media to get supporters’ attention, but that’s kind of like throwing spaghetti at a wall and hoping some of it’ll stick. The better you know them, the more good work your nonprofit can do.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 16, 2010

From the newest member of the #4Change team, ChristinasWorld : In the wake of South by Southwest in Austin, and in anticipation of some exciting social media and social change gatherings coming up on the 2010 events calendar, we thought it could be useful to explore How Social Media Can Enhance Events as the topic for the March #4change chat.

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Nimble AMS

MARCH 31, 2023

Use email newsletters, social media, mailers, and phone calls to spread the word about upcoming advocacy initiatives and request volunteers to participate. You could also consider profiling member advocates on social media and sharing what policies they are petitioning. Host advocacy events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Also, check out Lucy’s Digital Civil Society wiki for examples of open data used for the social good. Explores the ecosystem of data for social problem solving and the role philanthropy can play. Argues for engaging in adaptive strategy given the data rich and rapidly changing environment for solving complex social problems.

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Candid

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Since Twitter’s new ownership took over in late October, the social media platform has experienced a significant decline in its userbase—a loss of over 1.3 Additionally, every organization has their own social media priorities, strategy, and audiences to consider. million active users in one week.

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AccelEvents

APRIL 23, 2021

If you’re hosting a small hybrid event, then the energy at the physical event can be less than ideal as well. There are ways that your brand can go about improving this energy and improving the hybrid experience. The option to host live stream events or recording content behind a paywall. Event Marketing Plans and Hybrid Events.

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