Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Flickr: flickr.com/groups/thenatureconservancy. We’re using all of the main social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, etc. Facebook and Flickr have been two of the most useful social media sites. We use Flickr to collect all of the photos for our annual nature photo competition. Website: www.nature.org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2008

I'm working remotely on an unreliable and slow wifi connection and Flickr has been getting a massage (down for maintenance) for most of the afternoon. TechSoup has just published a thoughtful article from Idealware that raises the question, " Should Your Organization Use Social Networking Sites ?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. The photos from both are then immediately uploaded to a Flickr , where anyone can scroll through shots of the library’s enthusiastic patronage. I wondered whether selfies can be used as part of your social content strategy to help support a social good cause?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2008

I started with a story about how Ponzi and Chris helped me demonstrate the networked effect with flickr and twitter for a nonprofit training, then told my story about the Case Foundation and Parade Magazine's America's Giving Challenge , and then I set up a real time fundraising challenge.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2005

As I was browsing the flickr stream , I found this stunning photograph of Halley Suitt of Halley's Comment by JD Lasica , a bloghim. ( " A person in the audience raised their hand and said: I asked you and you didn't link. Halley Suitt Originally uploaded by jdlasica. His complete set of Blogher photos are awesome.). I ask again.

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 13, 2020

Have a volunteer organize your image assets and put them in the right folders or work to build a library on Box.com, Dropbox, flickr or a shared Google Photos account. Ideas that Could Raise Money. There are never enough photos to satisfy the social media monsters either which all rely on compelling images. Build a Photo Library.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 14, 2013

Thus, for 2013, please: 1) Ask for a raise. That said, 70 percent of nonprofit staff positions in the United States are held by females who many say aren’t so good at asking for raises. Even if it is only a small raise, this is the year that all nonprofit social media managers (female and male) should ask for a raise.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 20, 2008

With the global financial crisis at its peak and a recession looming, many nonprofit managers are probably asking themselves, "How will my nonprofit raise money next year?" " I suspect fewer fundraisers are asking themselves, "How will my nonprofit raise the money it needs four years from now?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2006

Then I played the song and had them raise their hand when they heard the phrase. I told them Nick could answer the questions they had about the flickr photo set he put together. What is the food in the first flickr photo? Next we sang the song together - mostly the chorus. The song has a nice relaxing tune. Is something sweet?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2013

Flickr Photo by Toddy. David is based on Austin — wanted to share with you a post about crowdfunding to celebrate Austin Giving Day #AmplifyAtx that raised over $2 million earlier this week. The goal is to get more than 200 nonprofits to participate and then raise at least $1 million for them. Crowdfunding. Crowdfunding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2012

Flickr Photo by The Inadvertent Gardener. As it has become an annual tradition, she shared a video saga of how the NTEN team worked hard to help raise the money for the scholarships. This was followed by the NTENanna awards and colleague Debra Askanase was honored for her support to the community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2014

Flickr Photo by Lendingmemo. In the early crowdfunding days, I helped launch a crowdfunding campaign with the American Red Cross and SXSW that raised $120,000 in 10 days. How much have we raised online in the past year? What is the average amount that we have raised in a campaign or event? it’s $88 for in crowdfunding ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

While the giants (Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Flickr and Youtube) are great for outreach and relationship-building, we’ve had surprising successes with StumbleUpon, LinkedIn, Plancast and other sites. And for that event, Facebook Causes helped us raise the most money we’ve ever raised on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 1, 2012

Flickr Photo by Canolais. Many nonprofits already use social media, including mobile, to raise money among individual donors. His first Facebook campaign raised $250,000 in 2005 for Genocide Intervention Network, now known as [link]. Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors Guest Post By Geri Stengel, Ventureneer.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2014

Flickr Photo by Flower Factor. Raise their visibility internally with specific communication and development initiatives. Are leadership skills different for emerging “Millennial” leaders than for people from different generations? Constantly double-check your assumptions. Bridge the generation gap.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

Whether you or not you understand how to use tags, chances are you have come across them if you have ever used blogs, YouTube, Flickr, Twitter, or bookmarking sites such as Delicious. " UNICEF used mobile tagging technology to raise awareness of the childhood hunger and raise money. Tagging Tutorials - Part 1 Flickr.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 7, 2012

One way you can help raise awareness about the importance of ocean conservation is to take a photo of yourself with a sign that says one thing you'll do to help the ocean + #worldoceansday You can share your photo on: Facebook: Tag the World Oceans Day Facebook Page, or post directly on it. Flickr: Upload to their group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

For nonprofits, the ROI of e-newsletters translates into online dollars raised through “Donate Now&# technology, event attendees, website and blog traffic, and paradoxically new Followers, Fans, and Friends on social networking sites. Flickr Sets can be customized using HTML to add “Subscribe!&#

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2010

East Bay Regional Parks - Calendar from Photos in Flickr Group. Their flickr group is an example. That’s how some people in nonprofits treat organizational skepticism about social media when leaders raise it. It relates to the one of the themes in the book, simplicity. I don’t know how many of you are LOST fans.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2017

Flickr Photo by Sam Livingston. On August 14th, I’m doing a FREE webinar with Soapbox Engage on how to raise more money and not burnout. Note from Beth: This week I’ve been in Finland at the invitation of the US Embassy to do trainings. So, to avoid my own burnout, please enjoy this guest post by Julie Fanning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Foko Blog Club, Foko Madagascar Flickr Photo Joan Razafmaharo is an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. Her background is in the field of architecture and urban planning.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2011

One question was raised, and I want to share my response as it is something I’ve been asked by foundations and philanthropists before: what are the biggest mistakes funders can make when supporting tech innovation? Image credit: Flickr opensourceway. can be harnessing technology to improve their work and impact.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Tom Iselin will show you how to increase your likability and “memorability” among donors that will deepen relationships, help you raise more money, and create greater donor loyalty. We got five excellent tactics for you that’ll help you raise more money, and improve your donor relationships through personal branding.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 11, 2009

Guest Post: Interview with Georgina Goodlander: Fill the Gap Flickr Campaign by Debra Askanase, publisher of Community Organizer 2.0 The Luce Foundation Center created a Flickr campaign to literally “ Fill the Gap ” in the gallery case. When there is a need to fill a gap, the Luce Center posts a photo on its Flickr site.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2014

Flickr Photo by PetitPlat - Stephanie Kilgast. Their theory of change is about raising awareness of the issues and then inspiring, engaging and encouraging their audiences to take actions around this goal. This post was also appeared on the MarketsforGood site as part of my regular column, “Between the Dashboard and the Chair.”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2007

Last year, The March of Dimes ran a flickr photo contest to help draw attention to premature births. March of Dimes: PSA Video Contest. Cooper and Emily just reminded me that November is Prematurity Awareness Month.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Flickr Photo by Rob Howells. Though it might seem counterintuitive, if you don’t offer direct services, consider raising money for an organization that does. Big Duck works exclusively with nonprofits to help raise money and increase visibility through smart communications. Partner up.

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NTEN

APRIL 27, 2012

Flickr: NTEN: Nonprofit Technology We're still catching our breath from the NTC earlier this month, but the nonprofit technology community is as active as ever this week! Face Off Against Tobacco is a campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco and show support for increasing the price of these products.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

If they have well-executed social media campaigns, send executive staff links to their profiles on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube, Flickr , Foursquare, Tumblr , etc., Perhaps even ask for a raise — it never hurts to ask. Find your competitors the Web. with a note that you fear your nonprofit is falling behind. Yes, yes… I know.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2013

Do this instead: (1) Raise hands to offer it up and let it go. Flickr Photo from Employment Now. (2) Matt suggests that you can’t walk into walk into a meeting late and raise your hands and shout this, but you can do it under the table! 2) Give a wide, stupid grin like a dog being trained and uses submission. (3)

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2011

Flickr: lamantin If you hold an event and nobody comes, what happens to all the cupcakes? An in-person event can be a powerful tool both to spread awareness and raise money for your cause. But if you don't get the word out effectively, all that work to put it together may go for naught.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 12, 2009

Case Study: World Vision’s ‘Week For Children’ | Bright One - Check out this case study of World Vision's "Week for Children" - World Vision is a UK charity, and this case study discusses the use of various social media tools (include Facebook, Flickr, Yoube, Twitter, and Blogs) for the Week for Children campaign.

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NTEN

JANUARY 23, 2012

Flickr photo: andercismo 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. Here are the numbers: Total raised: $15,916 (106% of goal).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. The campaign raised $120,000 which provided education for 400 Dalit children. A five-picture Flickr slideshow. digital storytelling storymakers video'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

Camfed has over 13,000 images on Flickr. In many communities, Camfed students are supported by Mother Support Groups comprised of women who raise funds to support and empower their villages’ neediest girls. As Pinterest is a sharing platform, using the most attractive images in our arsenal was essential to my strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

Retina Australia is an organization which supports people with blinding retinal eye diseases, as well as raising funds for research into this debilitating condition. Clearly defined goals in what we need to achieve in terms of fund raising. Read the TechSoup article " How Nonprofits Can Get the Most Out of Flickr " 2.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

TechSoup Global has taken up the gauntlet and is raising awareness about #GivingTuesday for nonprofits globally. My own idea: check out the clever #GivingTuesday images that Direct Relief International used on last year’s campaign on Creative Commons on Flickr. Images: #GivingTuesday and #GivingTuesday Australia.

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