Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

It was much more traffic than I would have ever thought possible, but thanks to the burgeoning “Nonprofit Organizations” communities that I had built on Facebook, Twitter and Myspace, launching a blog was much easier in 2009 than it was when I tried and failed in 2004. As of last month, Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Think like a rocket scientist, document or journal your learnings. Facebook app for spay day, upload a photo of your pet and then do fundraising for the Human Society with people voting on your pet’s animal. 13,000 installs of the facebook app, and $600,000 raised. Listening tools: Netvibes. Feed digest. test and teweak.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

MySpace - to stay connected / reach out to potential supporters. Facebook - to stay connected / reach out to potential supporters. For narrative stories, you need to keep a journal - and screen capture or write down notes as you go any stories related to how your social media strategy help you reach a goal.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Turns out, unlike Facebook, or Myspace and such, the “Spock Bot&# makes pages for people without their knowing. Creepy part: do I really want to know what’s on my ex-girlfriend’s MySpace page? .&# Well, I already trust them, so I joined them. So I did the usual, gave up my gmail password. Be Helpful.

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Care2

AUGUST 12, 2007

60) Search « Care2 Stats for December 2006 | Main | New Studies Reveal Important Trends Facing NPOs » Thursday Dec 28 2006 Mobile Social Networks Get a Boost Thursday, December 28, 2006 at 12:33PM | by Hatef Yamini In the world of social networks, the end of 2006 represented a major milestone: MySpace went mobile!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“ “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Facebook : Fastest growing demographic is 55+.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

The Wall Street Journal published a very positive piece about the potential for online giving and social networks. Michael Stein has an interview with Jonathan Coleman about his success building a donor base on Facebook. " He describes some of the work flow issues related to nonprofit using Facebook causes.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“ “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+. LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace). Facebook : Fastest growing demographic is 55+.

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

Running ads that link with a co-registration campaign, like those offered by Care2 , are fantastic ways to boost your lists Social networks, like Care2, Facebook , and MySpace help people attach the issue with themselves and become more personally invested in it. We look forward to seeing you at the next roundtable!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2008

A blog is more than a personal journal. Social Networks: Facebook, Myspace, and many more. Blogs focus on a particular niche - and this determines the target audience. Conversation is very important and the nature of Web 2.0. Niche content. Blogs are connected - we're talking about a blogosphere. Personality is important.

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Care2

OCTOBER 20, 2007

YouTube , Google Maps , DIGG , TypePad , MySpace , Facebook , Plaxo, or Salesforce , then youve likely run across an API. In fact, ASPCA and Conservation International received recognition during Convios Summit, in part for their successful use of widgets on social networks such as MySpace. If youve ever used My Yahoo!

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Care2

JUNE 21, 2007

If you have profiles on social networking sites like MySpace or Facebook , make sure icons that link to those are on your home page. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Online Marketing Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry. Make the first words they read the ones with the most impact and importance.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 18, 2008

The bloggers who cover journalism and blogs by newspapers are great resources on this topic - particularly about whether or not to edit comments by readers: [link]. Q: What is the best way to acquire or create a widget for a Facebook or MySpace page? A middle ground needs to be reached. Beth : See [link].

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology More on Facebook July 17, 2007 Michelle Martin has a great post this week on Facebook. They have a roundup of what they are calling the 10 best Facebook apps for work.

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