Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2018

” If you are attending NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in New Orleans, we’ll also be leading a featured session “ The Age of Automation: Bots, AI, and the Struggle for Humanity.” That technology is already here and is used on Facebook to tag photos of people). ” . ” .

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Last year, NTEN Community Champions helped to raise over $36,000 to support the NTEN Community Challenge , which enhanced NTEN''s program accessibility, including sending over 50 people to the 2014 Nonprofit Technology Conference (14NTC) and the 2014 Leading Change Summit (14LCS) with scholarships. Your gift will not be wasted!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2008

Note: I've had this blog post in a draft for about a week and was reminded about it when I saw this post over at the NTEN blog asking Is Facebook A Bust or Is Obama's Model the Future ? Those gifts demand personal cultivation, and an online nudge doesn't usually do it.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 24, 2012

" 2011 NTEN Champions Fundraising Campaign by the Numbers | NTEN – "The funny thing about being the Nonprofit Technology Network is that it can be really hard to practice what we preach. You may recall that the NTEN community recently helped us raise over $15,000 to host more local events throughout 2012.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2013

Using statistics only from highest-level influencers, #GivingTuesday had a reach to over 425 million individuals on Twitter, and over 300 million on Facebook. Over 7,000 #UNselfies were submitted on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Google +. That’s a 40% year-over-year increase in average gift size. This was up from the $10.1

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JUNE 13, 2011

on the NTEN Blog , NTEN’s Holly Ross writes: “For those of you waiting for the direct-mail death toll, it looks like you’ll be waiting a while longer. The study confirms what we already know: online donors are younger, have higher incomes and give larger initial gifts than offline-acquired donors.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

This week, NTEN's Member Appreciation Month is focused on technology that supports programs. NTEN's Team Program are big fans of water – Did you know that it covers over 70% of the worlds surface? so we decided to call out how NTEN members and organizations are using technology to conserve the world's water.

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NTEN

MARCH 16, 2010

That's one of the reasons you soak up all NTEN has to offer about technology and engagement. Is the message in next week's email consistent with the direct mail and the website -- and what the heck are people saying about us on Facebook and Twitter? Is it all consistent? Yeah, more people to do fundraising solicitations!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2009

But like Holly mentioned on the NTEN blog , we’re going to need your help to do it and have a few ways you might be able to lend a helping hand: 1. NTEN will be able to waive registration fees for up to 57 attendees with scholarships this year. Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio , up to $10,000.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile. Facebook The Non-Profits on Facebook Group is for those who work for, belong to, or support nonprofits on Facebook. Why not join, upload your logo in the photo pool, and write a wall post promoting your latest your Facebook project! more about it here.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

The average online gift for the month of December increased to $248.82 " They probably said the same thing about Facebook, Twitter, and other social media tools. Online donors also give much larger gifts than traditional donors. 38 nonprofits in the analysis had at least one online gift of $20,000 of more so far in 2009.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 12, 2014

Great news from a new study by M+R and the Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN): Online giving is bigger than ever. millions total gifts and nearly $325 million were raised, making 2013 a huge year for nonprofits working to optimize their online presence. More than 5.5 Optimize Your Donate Now Button.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

They tend to be under 40 and their gifts are around $100. Here at Network for Good, where we process donations for over 10,000 nonprofit websites and serve as the engine for many social networks (like Causes on Facebook), we see similar renewal rates -- but important differences depending on where donors give online.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

The contest is presented by YouTube and See3 Communications and generously sponsored by Cisco and us, NTEN. An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. BONUS: If your NTEN Spark garners the most views, we will give away a fully functional spark to the charity of your choice. IdealWare in booth 63.

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NTEN

MARCH 19, 2010

Stop by Booth 88 at the Science Fair and film your own video for your limited edition NTEN Spark™ to syndicate your Tweets, share on Facebook with friends, and create your own Pledge. BONUS: If your NTEN Spark garners the most views, we will give away a fully functional spark to the charity of your choice. IdealWare in booth 63.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 22, 2017

Gift range chart : Utilizing a gift range chart is a great way to created focused, goal-oriented campaigns. Fundraising Programs: Four Metrics to Measure the Success of Your Major Gift Program : It’s not enough to simply measure dollars raised by major gifts. This article from NTEN provides the SEO terms you need to know.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Daniel Hartman MAR 27, 2008 NTEN Does Web 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 19, 2009

You can also join us on Facebook , Twitter , Delicious , LinkedIn. Women are underrepresented : some of the most gifted folks in technology are women yet they are rarely quoted as experts by the mainstream media and blogs. Details: Date: May 12, 2009. Location: global (telephone and web). Panels: See the list of panel sessions here.

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MAY 5, 2009

As I wrote this post on the flight back from my third NTEN Conference I know I felt similar to many of the other 1,600 “NPTechies” (Nonprofit Techies) who are leaving San Francisco. So, allow me this chance to glow in the softer side of nonprofit technology and share some of my favorite moments of the 2009 NTEN Conference.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

Holly Ross, NTEN. I’m discouraged by the amount of time many nonprofits are spending on new tools (like Facebook and Twitter), which may or may not work for fundraising, at the expense of optimizing their own sites! According to the Online Giving Study, 66% of online gifts to charities come in via their own websites.

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DECEMBER 8, 2010

million gifts to 66,470 different nonprofits from 2003 – 2009.&# Until you master fundraising on your own site, you SHOULD NOT spend loads of time fundraising on Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. Here are some key findings. Online fundraising is all about relationships. No surprise here. Your website is still your home base online.

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NTEN

JANUARY 13, 2009

I'm proud of the team here at NTEN for putting together an event that is so valued by the community. Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio, up to $10,000. Just click the "Share" button to add it to your site, blog, Facebook or MySpace profile (among other sharing options). . Donate Airline Miles.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 11, 2008

Why not send some geek love from NTEN ? Give a Virtual Gift on Facebook and Support Breast Cancer (or another charity) : Thinking about sending a virtual gift, maybe a teddy bear, flowers, hearts, or whatever? Why not send a virtual gift that sends a donation to support breast cancer research or some other cause?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. LolNptech commentary about a recent NTEN Discuss List thread. Virtual drinks are very much needed on this Facebook profile. Fundraising 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 13, 2010

LAUP also discovered that they by providing engaging content on Facebook other super fans will self-identify. PreSchool California. Advancement Project set up a Facebook presence for one of its programs, Healthy Cities as a proof of concept for understanding the work flow of integrating content and engaging with fans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2011

The same values hold true today over at NTEN ). In the early days, the nonprofit technology community was a small community of that was generously shared its knowledge and skills. (The Note from Beth: This post is from the blog tour on the What’s Your Calling ?

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NTEN

JANUARY 30, 2012

And then there are those Facebook friend requests that push the limits of decency. So, after brushing up on the new Google Analytics features , giving the gift of charity , and pickling your website , why not stop by your local animal shelter ? (Hint: English already has plenty of words.). The truth will out!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Friendraising, by the way, is the concept of cultivating and developing relationships for purposes other than soliciting philanthropic gifts, such as for a volunteer role or in an advisory capacity. It also started Facebook and Twitter feeds to allow volunteer hosts find one another and discuss their party plans. Send a box (total).

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

Also, consider customized giving options like a gift catalog or a "build your own donation" application. When ADRA , an international relief agency, used a gift catalog to increase giving, donations were 50% higher than non-catalog donations.*. Tags: Fundraising Newsletter NPTech NTEN online fundraising ron weber.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

ve already partnered with 50 non-profits, like Care2 , Greenpeace , and Amnesty International The question it raises for nonprofits is, join an existing network like Facebook or MySpace or build your own social network or combination? The Wild Apricot Blog has published a nice list of ten examples of how nonprofits can use Facebook.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2009

But like Holly mentioned on the NTEN blog , we're going to need your help to do it and have a few ways you might be able to lend a helping hand: 1. NTEN will be able to waive registration fees for up to 57 attendees with scholarships this year. Every dollar of your gift will be matched by Convio , up to $10,000. Spread the Word.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 5, 2008

In some ways, I have been blessed with the gift of osmosis. I echo Holly and Jack’s reliance on blogs/RSS readers, also twitter, friendfeed and professional groups and connections on Facebook. I’m a fantastic book learner, which means I’m a great blog/twitter learner, too. 3 Erin McMahon 08.08.08

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

There is little argument that email and social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are fast becoming mandatory tools for supporter outreach. Today, when your targeted recipient reads your online CTA from their PC, the "donate" link to your website's donation portal allows them to respond immediately with a gift.

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Qgiv

JANUARY 20, 2022

Steven has contributed content to the National Council of Nonprofits, AFP, NTEN and Nonprofit Hub, and is a frequent conference speaker. They may have made their first gift or their 20th. Was it above or below your average gift size? After all, they were already giving on a set schedule, and chose to make an additional gift.

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NTEN

MARCH 9, 2010

While it's harder to conduct a scientific A/B test, the same appears to be true for channels like Facebook and Twitter. Or your average gift by $15? Why do you think your session topic is important for nonprofits to address? What if you could increase your response rates by 20%?

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