Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The Open Data Project [ español , français ] seeks to gain a better understanding of how nonprofits, NGOs, and charities worldwide use technology for digital marketing and fundraising. To access the complete data, please take the Global NGO Technology Survey and then visit the Open Data Project Hub. 5% use TikTok.

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TechImpact

MARCH 10, 2014

Search engine result pages are difficult to grasp and take complete control of, while social media feeds become more saturated with our peers, Even more difficult and mysterious, especially to many of us in the nonprofit sector, is the search engine and where it places our websites and social media outlets on those first few pages.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 23, 2014

Because their importance can not be understated, it is crucial that you take the time to thank them publicly through your social media feeds when appropriate. With the rise of technology, there are seemingly infinite ways to thank them, however we often fall into the trap of sending out the simple thank you email. Thank you Tweet.

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NCE Social Media

MARCH 20, 2013

In the past week Facebook anounced two changes that I think you should take note of: 1) they are going to start allowing hashtags to be posted in status updates and 2) they changed the news feed again. The second item I mention was the news feed. So how do you use hashtags and how do you like the new Facebook news feed?

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TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

On when the best time is to post to your social media feeds, check out this inforgraphic for more detailed information about that. 54% of Millennials use LinkedIn to read professional / business news. General Our Impact Tech nonprofit npTech social media technology' 23% of Twitter users make less than $30,000 per year.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 27, 2022

Did you know that only 11% of association professionals feel very technologically prepared for the future? To thrive as a modern association, leaders must be willing to embrace the change management process and accept the powerful role of innovative technology in advancing organizational goals. Here’s how to get started: 1.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 10, 2022

Positive news about your mission and programs. With so much stressful, depressing news in the world today, positive news stands out. Breaking news relevant to your mission and programs. People who are active on Twitter tend to be plugged into current events and trending news. Twitter can be mean.

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TechImpact

APRIL 17, 2014

By sharing, blogging, and Retweeting consistent topics, your feeds and posts will organically generate more traffic because people will know what to expect, and seek your feed out. By over saturating your feed, you are running the risk of alienating users. Your content strategy, therefore, doesn’t have to all be new content.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Do you want to post the content from several different blogs and social networks to your organization's Facebook Page, and add a news alert feed for your cause's keywords, too? And let's say you want to “mix and match” — to post RSS feeds ‘A’, B’, and ‘C’ to your personal Profile; and post.( No problem. read more ).

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Facebook videos also seem to be getting more organic reach in news feed than article shares […]. The post 4 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Better Utilize Facebook Video appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology.

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TechImpact

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Twitter’s most recent update now allows thumbnails of images to appear in feeds. That being said, staying active on your Twitter feed can be difficult. The post 10 Simple Nonprofit Twitter Tips appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Tweet pictures. Tweet timely. Entice your followers to interact.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

And though some individual users are upset over the changes, most of the them are good news for nonprofits. That said, technology is now constantly in flux. Status Updates are now called “Stories” in the News Feed. The new Facebook Ticker gives your nonprofit added exposure.

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NTEN

MARCH 31, 2012

You can follow just NTC news at [link]. 12NTCRadio: New to 12NTC, use #12NTC radio to send your music requests and dedications to your favorite nptechies. Insider Tip: Don’t forget to follow @ NTENorg for all the official updates and conference news. We’ll post conference news, photos, and more throughout the week.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 16, 2014

As social media becomes more important to every nonprofit’s marketing plan, targeting youth through the traditional social media feeds is becoming obsolete. They were born into a world saturated with technology, flashing lights and sounds, and commercials aiming for the “shock factor.” Short videos. Facebook is for “old people”.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). The short version is, Facebook has the ability to make you feel good or bad, just by tweaking what shows up in your news feed.”

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TechImpact

JANUARY 27, 2014

It is impossible to ignore the importance of technology in today’s competitive nonprofit fundraising climate. And once support has been given, make sure to utilize those social media feeds to thank your supporters publicly. Image courtesy of Fundraiser Help. Nothing reaffirms a donation like a genuine “thanks!”.

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TechImpact

MARCH 20, 2014

Twitter is the most dtnamic, fastest changing of all social media feeds. It is okay to miss a day or two on these feeds because there is so much less competition. With some Twitter feeds posting up to 30-50 times per day, those same organizations and corporations may post to their prespective facebook pages only once or twice.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 10, 2023

This is a curated podcast list is composed of a variety of podcasts concerning technology, management in the nonprofit sector, grant writing, fundraising, and many cause issues ranging from mitigation of climate change to human rights.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 28, 2014

In October, the social media giant made previews of their “Twitpics” immediately viewable on a user’s feed. appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Industry News Social Tech nonprofit technology npTech social media technology' Pinterest renaissance.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Wednesday at the 2024 Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC), we’re pleased to be leading a session all about artificial intelligence (AI) for mission-driven social media. The good news is that many tools are incredibly user-friendly, and experimentation can be one of the best ways to learn what works for you.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 19, 2013

I have to admit that the venerable Association of Fundraising Professionals website was one of the last places I looked to find fresh interesting coverage of fundraising technology, but I have mended my ways. I’m now a fan of Reed Stockman’s AFP technology blog. Fundraising News from a Millennial Perspective.

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TechImpact

JANUARY 21, 2014

For example, you may want to know the demographics viewing specific web pages, or interacting with your social media feeds. The post Your Nonprofit’s New Data Management Process appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Once you have accumulated the relevant data, it is time to analyze that data.

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TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

Whether to make us work harder, or make a little bit of extra cash , Facebook’s new algorithm has made the social network a pay to play model, making it difficult for nonprofits to penetrate their Likers’ news feeds. General Industry News Tech nonprofit nonprofits npTech social media supporters technology'

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. Breaking news works well on all social media (especially if it is good news), but it performs exceptionally well on LinkedIn. For example, the International Fund for Animal Welfare shared the good news that zero rhinos were poached in 2020.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

We know that technology can play an essential role in reimagining a new system that benefits families and communities alike. But technology alone isn’t the answer. Feeding America’s Vast Network of Partners. Feeding America’s Vast Network of Partners.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 23, 2013

Convenience is key in today’s technology driven society, and as a direct result of this fact, mobile giving is poised to rise in 2014. Those who give are most likely to give again, so advertise your social media feeds and email notifications to individual donors after they have donated. Image courtesy of Givelify.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

When your nonprofit posts a Facebook Question to your Fans it will appear in their “Most Recent&# and “Questions&# News Feeds. e-Newsletter :: Social Media and Mobile Technology for Nonprofits. Subscribe :: Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I’m not sure if you caught the news today but CauseVox has launched their public beta! From there we were inspired to scale social good through technology. Our experience in Uganda helped us see how valuable technology and fundraising is to creating change. “Technology is hard to use&#.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Taking an Internet or technology break is important, especially if you live a constantly connected lifestyle. (It It isn’t easy at first) Above all it helps you examine your relationship with technology and find balance. We’re all struggling with balance of technology and a purposeful life.

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Nimble AMS

AUGUST 19, 2021

According to Gallup, Americans remain distrustful of mass media as well, with 60 percent saying their trust and confidence in the media to report the news “fully, accurately, and fairly” is “not very much” or “none at all”. A social networking feed – so members can view and comment on relevant content.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 19, 2017

2018 is a crucial year for smart speaker technology and innovation. Think about some of the pieces of technology or up-and-coming topics that, maybe five years ago, we thought had nothing to do with us. Since the release of Facebook Live , Facebook video exposure has increased 360% across everyone’s news feed.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Just because 4% of fans were shown the posts in their News Feed over the last month, that doesn’t mean they actually saw and read them. The survey for the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report is now available in English , French , and Spanish. A more useful metric to track is your “Engagement Rate.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2018

As we all know, in early January, Facebook announced some sweeping changes in the News Feed to prioritize content from friends and family and fewer updates from brands and news. What does the research say over Facebook usage after the News Feed changes? Zuckerberg went on to say that this was a good thing.

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TechImpact

AUGUST 18, 2014

You’ve definitely seen it pop up on your social media feed. With over 150,000 new donors so far this year, and over $10M raised for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research, the #IceBucketChallenge took the Internet by storm a few weeks ago and is showing no signs of slowing down. Image courtesy of Montreal Gazette.

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Nimble AMS

MAY 19, 2021

Mark Kibble, Director of Technology, The American Ceramic Society. Personalization – Using personalized feeds, the association can display current content that matches members’ interests and show the latest discussion activities. The power of an online member community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

Facebook has been criticized for its role in spreading fake news and influencing elections. These concerns are coming from researchers as well as technology leaders, including some former Facebook high level employees. Social Media examiner posted this 10 minute video breaking down the news about the newsfeed.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It’s Time to Kick It Up a Notch The good news is that you only need three things to successfully identify, engage, and convert those elusive brand-new donors, and I’ll bet you already have them on hand: data, content, and technology. You have multiple technologies you can use to put your message in front of complete strangers.

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