Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology What do web stats mean, anyway? Allan’s argument is that because NTEN is in a leadership position in the field, it should lead in showing transparency by publishing its web stats.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 18, 2023

Fundraising burnout is real and it’s killing too many small nonprofits. You see, if you’re going to successfully lead your nonprofit to fulfill its mission and change lives, you must come first. I KNOW you usually come last, after your nonprofit work, your family, your volunteers/staff, your friends, and your neighbors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

We also understand it provides our nonprofit with an invaluable communication tool that lets us connect with potential donors, volunteers, and constituents across the globe. The milllennial, though, is the demographic that seems to be keeping nonprofits stumped. Why can’t we crack their code?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

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Pamela Grow

MARCH 10, 2021

What are the basics of a good nonprofit e-newsletter? Is there an organization you could partner with, as Feeding America did with Mother Jones? I’ve signed up for hundreds of emails from nonprofit organizations. Your stats and your assumption that I’ve read the amendment to HB 98542 only make my eyes glaze over.

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NonProfit PRO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The Department of Justice announced federal criminal charges against 47 defendants for their alleged roles in a $250 million fraud scheme that exploited a federally-funded child nutrition program during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NonProfit PRO

MARCH 18, 2022

The gift provides $10 million that will be permanently invested in the NTFB’s Feeding North Texas Foundation. The Perot donation will give immediate and lasting support to the fight against hunger.

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TechImpact

DECEMBER 23, 2013

With these alarming stats in mind, here are a few ways your nonprofit can increase their mobile donations in 2014, according to John Simcock of eduserv. 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.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

Now we’d like to share why mobile sites have gone from a “nice-to-have” to a “must-have” for nonprofits. STAT: One report estimates that 60 percent of mobile users expect a site to load in less than three seconds! You see a post in your news feed about an urgent need at an organization you follow and feel.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 29, 2012

I’ve been using Feedburner for my blog RSS Feeds since 2005! It was one of a few good free options in the early days of blogging. Shortly after Feedburner was acquired by Google in 207, there started to be complaints about the way it was managing the transition and handling subscriber stats. Thank you so much Phil!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 12, 2009

Facebook is also a great tool for nonprofits. More people can find out about your Nonprofit because your Facebook Page gets indexed and is searchable inside and outside (i.e. No limit on the number of people who can express their support for your nonprofit by becoming your fan. Stats, stats, stats ….

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NonProfit PRO

APRIL 27, 2022

The blockchain-based nonprofit Endaoment recently announced the launch of the Basic Needs Fund, a collaborative effort that aims to bring housing, water, and food to critically underserved and marginalized communities around the world.

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Care2

JANUARY 31, 2010

Interested in setting Facebook and Twitter benchmarks for your nonprofit but don’t know where to start? Check out M+R Strategic Services first Nonprofit Social Media Benchmarks Study , which includes sample research by groups such as Easter Seals, Oxfam, Human Rights Campaign, League of Conservation Voters, and more.

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Tech Soup

JULY 19, 2013

I just responded to a text message then took a quick peek at my Instagram feed (I'm addicted!). But if you haven't already started thinking about it, now is probably the time to start planning how your nonprofit or library can have a presence on mobile. Can't remember? That's okay – you're probably not alone.

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Connection Cafe

JUNE 6, 2013

By Marc Koenig, senior editor, Nonprofit Hub. You suspected it, and the stats agree: Online fundraising grew in 2012 by 21% according to the 2013 Nonprofit eBenchmarks Study. If online fundraising was a mutual fund, brokers world-wide would be on it like sharks in a feeding frenzy.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

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). I’m worried about the lack of nonprofit leadership creating a culture of innovation. However, just today a.ly shortener called vb.ly

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 3, 2010

This post harvests some of the insights shared about social media measurement and nonprofits. We also just started reporting on the metrics we already had available (web analytics, FB insights, email campaign stats) and are now moving towards more of a “digital content services&# model with metrics related to specific campaigns, etc.&#.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 13, 2010

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). "Zoetica serves nonprofits and socially conscious companies with top-tier, word-of-mouth communication services. Which ones are great?

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NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Nonprofits can take full advantage of new trends in marketing strategies to increase their donor base, raise awareness about their cause, plan fundraising campaigns and improve both the quantity and quality of their communication with the public. Nonprofits should particularly keep an eye on the increase of mobile use.

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Care2

JANUARY 4, 2010

Check out the stats below. *28% Danny Sullivan, a search engine expert analyzed another chart by Factual that showed additional stats but without exact percentages. 19% of sites have an RSS feed. *6% 19% of sites have an RSS feed. *6% 28% of sites have Google Analytics. *5% 6% of sites show a sitemap file. *1%

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 3, 2019

This doesn’t necessarily mean the person actually took the time to read it, but an impression confirms that it did, in fact, show up on their feed. It’s wise to document this on an Excel sheet or other database so you can easily compare your stats from month to month. It’s also important to use common sense along with these analytics.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 9, 2015

5 Social Media Trends That Could Impact Nonprofits In 2015”. “20 20 Marketing Stats on the Trends of 2015”. “15 This is what’s filling up all of our social feeds—and we click on them. But what if your NPO isn’t ready to tackle the nonprofit trends of 2015? “5 Marketing Trends for 2015 That You Can’t Ignore”. “5

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2011

As savvy marketers and nonprofit campaigners know, numbers can be sliced and diced. As you read that stat, you’re probably saying to yourself "wow, that’s impressive. Organizations have little control over how things are displayed in their Facebook page and what shows up on people’s feeds.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 28, 2010

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). "" OPEN CALL: Do Nonprofits Make Films? "Show why Earth's not effed" and get inspired from the stories of those making change.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2010

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 Wikimedia Foundation, which finances and oversees the nonprofit site, received a $1.2 These are some of the common refrains I hear from nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2021

This is the seventh post in a blog and webinar series called 101 Digital Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits , written and presented by Heather Mansfield. Please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter to be alerted of new posts. Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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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 Don’t let laziness creep in.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

I resisted it for a year because I was concerned about having yet another social media outpost to feed and tune. To create a listening post to understand the questions and concerns from nonprofits about implementing an effective Facebook presence. To engage and discuss techniques and tips for using Facebook effectively for nonprofits.

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Care2

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Burn your feeds – You’ll want to make setup your RSS feeds properly in Feedburner so that you can track subscriber numbers and click-throughs from RSS readers. Feedburner will also make sure your site feed is recognized by major browsers and feed readers. How’d you score on this checklist?

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

That’s why we’re taking a step back to look at the big picture and diving into social media for nonprofits. This is a great start to social media for nonprofits. When you’re setting up a boosted post, make sure to fill in demographics that fit your nonprofit as best you can. 32% of all internet users. Then, voila!

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

Nonprofits often deal with an overwhelming amount of data. Developing apps and websites that take advantage of the power of the Facebook platform is of paramount importance for nonprofits. One of my favorites is run by a nonprofit called MapLight. Getting funds to your nonprofit is a process dependent on APIs. Donor Data.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 12, 2011

So, why do individuals contribute money to nonprofit organizations? What am I going to feed the kids for dinner? When individuals give to nonprofit organizations serving a particular societal need or set of needs, they are attempting to meet their own philanthropic objectives. Each of us has different interests and concerns.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 3, 2011

Typically, this information about your brand or nonprofit. If you do, a story about your activity will appear on Facebook, including on your timeline (profile), in News Feed and in ticker. Your comments and likes are only visible to people who can see the original post.

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Care2

MAY 22, 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!" ” Think about it. When the NYT writes about climate change is your environmental group quoted?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

I track two hard data points: RSS subscriber growth over time as well as the feed delivery stats (email versus reader). Hard Data Points: Look at the Feed Subscribers trends from Feedburner and Unique Visitors Trends from Google Analytics. Jay Dedman pointed to an analysis Feedburner by Chris Baskind. But all is not well.

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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. Here we take a look at how some of the top nonprofits are leveraging social platforms to get results (and how you can do the same). Neverthirst.

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