ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

A recent post by Isaac Kiehl highlighted social media, and in particular the use of online photos, as a means by which nonprofits can improve interaction with the community. Online video takes this interaction one step further. A report by tech giant Cisco found that 51% of all consumer internet traffic in 2011 was video traffic.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2019

While the photos and videos within each Story are never out of order, the accounts that get the most interaction and views on their Stories rise to the top of the pile. . You can add a Donate button to your Facebook Live video to generate donations as you live broadcast, and the same goes for Instagram! 2) Go live on Instagram.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, organic reach has been dropping slightly for LinkedIn Pages over the last year and will likely continue to do so, but the recent growth in its popularity, the demographics of its users, and the ability to connect with donors and engage corporate sponsors and foundations have made LinkedIn a must-use social network for nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Think about AI and bots, and the algorithms that fuel them as tools that can swim through large pools of data pools of data, text, photos, and even videos. We are tracking reports, articles, and new items about AI and Social Good. AI can do this faster than humans to identify patterns. and insights more quickly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Photo by Global Fund for Children. Note from Beth: After you read this guest post, you’ll have lots of great tips for your nonprofit’s video. And don’t forget, The 5th Annual DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards is now open for submissions from members of the YouTube Nonprofit Program until March 2nd.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Last week, my adventure in Alaska started with a meeting with representatives from community foundations around the state of Alaska hosted by the Alaska Community Foundation. That’s where I met Joe Page from the Jessica Stevens Foundation who told the amazing about the Talkeetna Bachelor Society. Photo by Aliza Sherman.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 15, 2011

When I give talks about nonprofit blogging, I often use the Case Foundation's blog as an example of a juicy blog. Here's why: • Each post is illustrated with a photo • It's featured on the home page. The author of each post is visible, rather than saying that all of the posts are by "the Case Foundation." • It runs series (e.g.

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Get Fully Funded

JANUARY 19, 2024

Visuals: Visuals, like photos, videos, and graphics, add to your supporters’ viewing experience and make your website more engaging. For example, you might feature a fundraising video on your donation page to appeal to supporters or include photos of your beneficiaries on your homepage.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 8, 2012

for nonprofits and discusses how to lay a foundation for future success on the Social Web, and then quickly moves into discussing the top five social media best practices for nonprofits with a particular focus on Facebook and Twitter. The webinar begins with defining Web 1.0

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Once the foundational pieces of the event are secured, it’s time to build out a marketing calendar. Wistia : Boost video engagement while tracking video performance. By using an official hashtag, your team has an additional opportunity to showcase guest photos.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software. Video content needs to be edited and embellished with visual effects, animation, and audio. HTML Knowledge.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 4, 2024

Keep these tips in mind when you need to take your fundraising approach back to basics and ensure your nonprofit has a strong foundation to meet current and future challenges.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

Your campaign message will serve as the foundation for all of your outreach efforts, marketing copy, and donation appeals. Using an online platform, set each volunteer up with their own campaign page , which they can personalize with a photo and description of their connection with your cause. Get creative with your digital strategy.

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NetWits

MARCH 11, 2012

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Leverage video to tell your story. Through the Start Something Web Series they’re shedding light on the impact that Bigs have on Littles by telling their story through quality video they publish on their YouTube channel, share on their website and talk about on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2009

Susan Gordon & Beth Kanter , originally uploaded by Craigslist Foundation. Photo by Jon Bauer Over the weekend at Podcamp Boston 4 (which sadly I was unable attend because I moved from Boston), I caught a tweet from colleague Chris Abraham coining a term called " Reputation Dysmorphic Disorder." Photo taken by Jake Brewer.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Creating Video Content : 15 Hours Weekly. Finally, and even if your nonprofit is not yet producing videos (you can “Favorite” videos to build your channel), you should have a YouTube Channel. It is highly trafficked and should be the foundation for your nonprofit’s video campaigns.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Photos, videos, selfies, and personal stories allow us to embed emotional content in fundraising campaigns. What photos and videos can you use to tell your campaign story? Tip 2: Use Photos to Create Emotional Impact. Consider how the photo subject will reinforce the fundraising campaign message.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 26, 2024

Preparation is key To effectively retain emergency donors, you must have a solid foundation in place. Visual storytelling through images and videos from the field helps make the crisis tangible and show donors their dollars at work. This emergency response communication sets the foundation for building lasting relationships.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

Flicker photo: mastermaq Every year at the NTC , we partner with See3 to bring you the DoGooder Nonprofit Video awards. Check out today's announcement from See3 : See3 and YouTube Join Forces to Present the DoGooder Nonprofit Video Awards. Do You Have the Best Nonprofit Video of the Year? You can register here.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

A unique element to this report that we don’t see very often: video. org integrated videos throughout the report so readers can get more information about two of their campaigns — Exxon Knew and Break Free — all while keeping the word count down. Sometimes, you just need some good photos to take your report from good to great.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 18, 2010

As you may have noticed, Daniel Ben-Horin (one of TechSoup's CEOs) @DBenHorin and thirteen of the TechSoup crew were in Brussles from May 31 until June 4 for Foundation Week and posted a lot of great info from the sessions to this blog as well as other social media.

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Global Giving

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Q: Why is video an important tool for nonprofits? A: We are in a busy, multimedia world and ultimately video is an opportunity to enhance the consumer experience. Q: What advice would you give to a nonprofit professional who is managing his first video production project? People try to conquer the world when creating videos.

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CauseVox

JUNE 15, 2023

Using CauseVox’s platform, Endure To Cure exemplifies the power of peer-to-peer fundraising by mobilizing almost 1000 individuals to donate to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Include a Photo or Video If you don’t have a relevant photo of you to share, consider making a video about why this cause matters to you.

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VisionLink

AUGUST 18, 2015

and the MedSurplus Alliance to create a groundbreaking video for an upcoming social media fundraising campaign. Acclaimed photographer and visual engineer, Ben Von Wong, is working with Avencera Partners, VisionLink, Inc.

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Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How we learn is super important, as it’s the foundation of our ability to succeed. Consider the hours of time you spend reading articles and books, attending webinars, conferences and meetings, watching videos, and whatever else you generally do to explore and develop new skills. Try out ChatGPT for a quick project (e.g.,

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

If you’re a cancer research foundation or a hospital network, you don’t need to pivot to working on antiracism or climate action. Be sure to tailor your messages to each medium — don’t cross-post the same photo and slogan to every social network. Their world is big — and everyone in it matters. Make your message shareable.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

They will Tweet from location, break news on Facebook, send out group text calls to action, document in real-time photos and videos, and blog report backs live from events as they unfold. Some nonprofits have begun to lay a foundation for their mobile communications strategies. is like TwitPic, except for video.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 1, 2010

Money is raised by participants and goes directly to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and Livestrong Foundation. Early on, it became clear that photos and videos could make or break a Movember campaign. For most men, growing a mustache generates a lot of comments, conversation, and laughter – which is the point!

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Neon CRM

MAY 23, 2023

If you’ve ever watched a video on YouTube, used a USB device, had a bone marrow transplant, gone surfing, or enjoyed any number of movies, musicians, or artists, you’ve experienced one of the countless contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Photo by Jeong Park. Courtesy of Asian American Arts Alliance.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

I thought it was important to lay the foundation of group texting and mobile websites for nonprofits before moving into examining how nonprofits are using iPhone Apps: 1. Watch captivating video stories produced by HSUS award-winning videographers on their HumaneTV App. Surfrider Foundation :: Download. App Name: NPR News.

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CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter if your event is taking place in-person, virtually , or it’s a hybrid event , the foundation to a great fundraising event invitation is the same. Use Images + Videos. Your invitation on Twitter will look different from a direct mail postcard. . What To Include In A Fundraising Event Invitation? The Basic Event Details.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2012

This week, KD Paine and I, did a whirlwind tour of ” Measuring the Networked Nonprofit ” book talks in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Many thanks to our generous hosts including the Foundation Center/SF, Zero Divide, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, TechSoup Global, and Stanford University. Keep them coming.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 22, 2014

TechSoup has been running international video and photo competitions for some years now. 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. Please visit the site to view this video).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 8, 2012

for nonprofits and discusses how to lay a foundation for future success on the Social Web, and then quickly moves into discussing the top five social media best practices for nonprofits with a particular focus on Facebook and Twitter. The webinar begins with defining Web 1.0

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Tech Soup

JUNE 27, 2016

Best Video Winner — Learning to Improvise Can Be Life-Changing. Please visit the site to view this video). Our Best Video winner hails from the proud city of Detroit and is the unanimous top choice. Please visit the site to view this video). Please visit the site to view this video). Honorable Mentions.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The Pablove Foundation, an organization focused on pediatric cancer research and treatment, shared a creative stop-motion video highlighting holiday gifts available in their online store for cyber Monday today. Stop-motion video is fun and people love to share it. Nonprofit Online Stores.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

On Monday, when I landed, I went straight from the airport to meet Leng Sopharath, the college student our family sponsors through the Sharing Foundation's program. She showed me her room, her photo album, talked about her family, her daily activities, her job goals and how much she appreciated the opportunity to attend the university.

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