Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/humanesociety. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? MySpace, back when it was cool. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Which tool has been surprisingly useful in getting out the word about your organization and its programs?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 13, 2009

For the last week, there’s been a rich discussion about Causes and the way that it abruptly, without much notice, left MySpace (deleting all of the related content, connections, communications, etc.). (To Unbalanced “strategies&# – organizations have fallen victim to the “all eggs in the same basket&# trap.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Facebook: facebook.com/nationalwildlife. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Back in 2006 when I joined the organization we had a MySpace page with 25 friends. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Website: www.nwf.org. Blog: www.wildlifepromise.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

You can access your nonprofit’s profile and the Change.org tool set by signing up for a Nonprofit Admin account. That said, promote your “Start A Fundraising Page&# link [ View Example ] on your website, in your email newsletter, on your MySpace profile, your Facebook Page, and your blog. Grab Web 2.0

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Facebook: facebook.com/taprootfoundation. What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? Megan: MySpace was probably our first introduction to social media, but not sure the year we created the account. What social media tools are you currently utilizing? Blog: taprootfoundation.org/blog.

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NetWits

MAY 21, 2008

“Social networking technology” is the term used to describe websites that allow members to use their personal and business relationships for networking, hiring, and obtaining references. But since we began using this tool in 2007, we’ve made several hires for professional, experienced positions. Will we see you out there?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

Tom and Cecile shared a rich story about culture change, loosing control, building relationships, story telling, multi-channel strategies, engagement techniques, online/offline metrics, and more. A couple of takeaways from the interview: Leaders Lead Culture Change. Social media is described in terms of the mission, not the tools.

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Care2

MAY 18, 2010

Check out any nonprofit Web site these days, and in addition to an About Us page, you're likely to see icons for Facebook, Twitter and MySpace. Social media to me is a better awareness and community development tool. These social-media widgets have fast become wallpaper on almost all charitable sites. If so, how much?

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Care2

JULY 29, 2010

Here is the short list of the social media sites that are included in our analysis: Facebook. Social media is a key space to deepen those relationships. The Social Network Tracker is one tool that can help you quickly connect with your base. Help spread the word about your organizations or cause to their personal network.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2008

I thought Peter was saying Twitter will replace Facebook/Myspace or social networks. But as Charlene Li and Josh Bernhoff point out in their new book it is important to think behind the new tool - and to ask the larger question - how do you evaluate new technologies as they enter the landscape?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

That is if you've built relationships and identified influencers). I've seen this first hand -- I don't engage deeply on MySpace - yet some of my donors for the Cambodian campaign who heard about on Facebook and shared it with their friends on MySpace. Recently, I read about twitter squatters.(Remember

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2008

" It does take more time in the beginning if you're just acquiring the skill with a particular tool. It has nothing to do with the tools, have you avoided getting distracted from your to do list or work flow or too much multi-tasking-- social media can be ADD producing. Also, the categories have overlap in terms of tools.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 1, 2007

This project will also track and explore the relationships between anti-censorship groups in different parts of the world who are collaborating to defend the right to access web 2.0 tools and websites. tools and websites (circumvention techniques, online petitions and campaign.). the crackdown on web 2.0 websites (e.g.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 29, 2008

Don't forget to add the search tool. Could a local social change site knock off Facebook for the social networking webby? If you already have a presence on MySpace, check this out - causes has just launched an application at MySpace. Check out Joe Solomon's slides about how to use social media to build relationships.

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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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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

Analytics tools. how to integrate tools without reinventing the wheel. use monitoring tools. Listening tools: Netvibes. So, I’m going to trouble shoot and just take some live notes here and post them as soon as possible. Here goes… Take aways: How to use listening. The right metrics. industry benchmarks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

So do “click actions” like signing a petition and becoming a Facebook fan actually make a difference? They are used to text messaging, MySpace, Facebook, get-in, get-out, instant gratification. This flaw is not that the tools are ineffective; it’s rather a misuse and missed opportunity by the organization.” – Kristin Ivie.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2008

He summarizes the internal control issues elegantly: New media tools can give housing associations better ways to provide information, and support communication and collaboration within and outside the organisation. However, if the tools are in the hands of the resident/customers, that changes power relationships.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Lots of tools. Will people give through Facebook? many organizations are initially focusing on using social media as a communication and awareness tool. Ask questions about the total relationship with the supporter now. Is that MySpace friend an activist? Déjà Vu All Over Again Web 2.0 Lots of talk. Few experts.

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AFP Blog

JULY 7, 2008

Digital Web Magazine - Portable Social Networks, The Building Blocks Of A Social Web: "Social networks as we know them—MySpace, Facebook, Twitter—each keep identity and personal relationships separate from one another. It’s a familiar process, but in 2008 we have the tools to break that trend."

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Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 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!" There are few concrete numbers to look at like there are for the Facebook Causes App.

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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!" There are few concrete numbers to look at like there are for the Facebook Causes App.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

This is a real POWER RELATIONSHIP. You have early adopters, a big scary chasm, and then more mainstreamed adoption of the tools. This pattern is the same no matter the tools. There are many different tools to support this - from leaving comments on blogs or using twitter. The more Weak ties/ the stronger the network.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

A recent study by the Center for the Digital Future, in conjunction with AARP, revealed that 41 to 46 percent of Internet users, spanning all age ranges, cited the Internet as "important or very important" in maintaining social relationships. How to' networking sites are increasingly popular among older adults.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2008

It's part of my job to investigate the best tools for engaging potential activists and members. Slide 4: After attending last year's NTEN, two tools stuck out for me that I really wanted to try- Digg and Stumbleupon. You have to build up your relationships like anything else and that's where the investment comes in.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

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!" “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+.

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Care2

JULY 26, 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!" It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines? The irony).

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

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!" “ According to a recent study, the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people aged 55+.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 22, 2009

many of the tools have similar elements - status updates, profile pictures, short bios. tools are easy to adopt because they've become their interfaces have become somewhat standardized and easier to understand. This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2011

On April 14, TechSoup presented a webinar on using social media tools to support, involve, and recruit volunteers. Social Media = online tools for sharing ideas, information, etc. Volunteers can also see which of their LinkedIn connections have similar volunteer interests and further build relationships. Jayne Cravens #techsoup.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

In other words, to formalize that relationship is a great idea. Another point Brian made was that perhaps Facebook and Myspace are not for your organization. So, if you use the right tools through LinkedIn, you can get that much closer to a donation–so I’d say that is a better path.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

He believes that: "Inspiration + Know how + tools = you can change the world" The tools are just tools, but you need to add your network. CRAM = Connect, Reward, Action, Memorable - mentions Technorati as a tool to find your potential audience who have interest in your cause or programs.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

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Care2

OCTOBER 20, 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!" Other providers, such as Blackbaud may follow their lead. If youve ever used My Yahoo!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Social networking sites such as MySpace and Palo Alto's Facebook have exploded in popularity, drawing new users into the fold each day. I think a much better strategy is to pursue richer, more authentic relationships with constituents." sorry Steve) and skill sets. Steve's post offers some great ideas.

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Museum 2.0

MAY 16, 2007

When you think of MySpace, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Social networking sites like MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, even ExhibitFiles are tools that allows people--strangers and friends--to connect with one another. The tools aren't inherently unsafe. The irritating design? Or is it the stalkers?

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