Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2011

The platform war between Facebook and Google + officially launched with a press conference at Facebook announcing the new “awesome&# features including one click skype/Facebook integration for video chat. I watched live stream on Facebook and the real time snarky reactions coming across Google +. What a day! Analysis here.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million. org, a Networked Nonprofit. org person is Bill McKibbon , who is president, co-founder, and primary messenger for the organization.

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NTEN

JANUARY 14, 2013

The staff received training in the basics of using NYCEAC's social media channels, as well as Google alerts, social media measurement, and blogging within either the bi-weekly calls or in-person. The social media team maintains an internal document within its shared Google Drive folder called the “NYCEAC Internal Resource List.”

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 17, 2012

An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve. Free registration to the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , provided by NTEN.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 13, 2012

org is building a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis and push for policies that will put the world on track to reduce our planetary CO2 to safe levels - 350 parts per million. org, a Networked Nonprofit. org person is Bill McKibben , who is president, co-founder, and primary messenger for the organization.

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Whole Whale

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

It shouldn’t be surprising that a nonprofit focusing on closing the gender gap in technology has a beautifully-coded annual report built right into its website. 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.

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Whole Whale

APRIL 13, 2022

Have they developed other sites for non-profit orgs? . What is their background or experience in Google Analytics and web tracking for impact? Technology. What technologies (platforms like WordPress or Drupal and development environments like Ruby or PHP) do they have experience with?

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

First, conduct an ad hoc technological assessment. Some of these recommended solutions include QuickBooks online (accounting), Salesforce.com/Common Ground (database/CMS), Google Apps (email), Dreamhost (website server), Ring Central/Skype (Telephony). You can think of them as consumer reports for non-profit technology.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

First, conduct an ad hoc technological assessment. Some of these recommended solutions include QuickBooks online (accounting), Salesforce.com/Common Ground (database/CMS), Google Apps (email), Dreamhost (website server), Ring Central/Skype (Telephony). You can think of them as consumer reports for non-profit technology.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

An additional gift of up $3,500 (US) worth of Cisco products to help each winning org harness the power of human and technology networks to multiply their impact on the people and communities they serve. Free registration to the 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference , provided by NTEN.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

But the goal of IT alignment is to use technology to support and enhance the work you do to meet your mission. Intro to Google Analytics (9/24). And your mission is what makes your organization matter, so this really is a chance for you to help save the day. Ask the Expert: Marshall Kirkpatrick on the Real-Time Web (10/14).

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 6, 2013

We've compiled tools and resources on mobile payments from TechSoup and beyond and explain some of the technologies out there. You may have heard some buzz around Near Field Communication (NFC) and Google Wallet or have seen it at your local drug store or cafe. Google Wallet is currently only supported on the Sprint Network.

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NTEN

JULY 7, 2011

And now, probably, Google+. We've certainly encouraged you to adopt new technologies. But it's not about any particular technology. Technology leaders don't need to be at the director level. But the things we learn about engaging audiences there will still be applicable to future technologies. And then Facebook.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2009

The first full day of NTC 09 kicked off with a special dance (mad props to @ntenhross ), a great keynote and a session full of Google representatives spreading the (free!) The session covered four different programs Google offers at no cost to the nonprofit community. Google AdWords. tech love to the nptech community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 8, 2010

NetChange Week is an impressive event that explores the intersection between social technology and social change started a year ago. It takes place at The MaRS Discovery Centre in downtown Toronto (a hub for science, technology and social entrepreneurs) and there are fourteen events, each with a unique focus and target audience.

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Whole Whale

DECEMBER 11, 2022

Special thanks to RoundTable Technology, a leader in cyber security for nonprofits. If you Googled something to find this article it probably means CCPA doesn’t apply to your organization (no offense, but lawyers are probably on it already if you meet these qualifications). If your privacy page has no contact info for DSAR messages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 3, 2008

a checklist helping orgs understand when they should not devote resources to Web 2.0. After many years, they are now solid email users and are fairly confident using Google. So does that mean that our org should not be investing time and energy in social media tools? Kool Aid? , Instant messaging? Some are showing signs.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

In today's environment, it's impossible to deny the importance of technology. A technology officer should be brought in at the senior leadership level. 5 Reasons to have a technology officer at the management table : Priority Management. But it can (and should) be adopted into your organization's core strategy. During his 4.5

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 10, 2009

You and your organization will be receiving a copy of Google Analytics 2.0 , by Jerri Ledford and Mary Tyler, courtesy of the good folks at Jossey-Bass/Wiley. We hope this will help you and your org continue to put technology to use for your mission. Thank you for being a member of NTEN.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

This week, as part of Member Appreciation Month, we're talking about technology that supports communications and information, so I thought I'd share some of the metrics we use to track our effectiveness that don't really warrant a complete blog post in-and-of themselves. We'd also love to hear about your favorite metrics.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

You found you had a knack for technology and you became your org's go-to person for computer problems. But at what point can you call yourself a technology professional? I work with our Executive Director to determine how we integrate technology into our programs and make decisions that affect the overall direction of our org.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2015

Starting April 21, dubbed “Mobilegeddon” , Google changed the search results and will show mobile friendly sites in search results (while using your mobile phone). You can test your web site here and find out if you passed the test and if you flunked it, there is some advice on what and how to fix it. Work the project plan.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 28, 2011

Up to you & the culture of your org- maybe add initials. I think you do need basic social media guidelines for your org. Look to other orgs for examples. Think about and decide who will have ownership of your orgs official social media outposts. to help with your orgs early efforts. Have the convo early.

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DNL OmniMedia

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nonprofit consulting services might solve a specific challenge, like customizing and cleaning up your database , or serve as more of a long-term investment, like designing a complete technology plan for your nonprofit. Technology strategy and solution implementation. Getting Attention – Google Grants. Why They Stand Out.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Every month NetSquared volunteers hold free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. Its first event focuses on the free Google for Nonprofits donation program. Victoria, British Columbia: Demonstrating Value: Build a Management and Reporting Dashboard for Your Org.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 2, 2021

If you’re looking at your technology budget and wondering whether you’re getting your money’s worth, join Digital Strategist & Technology Coach Maureen Wallbeoff and learn exactly how to harness the power of your technology to help your organization grow. They’re just technology.” ” I love it.

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2009

As part of our agenda planning process for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference , we hosted a community planning call this past Friday. Back office technologies and management. Communications Makeoever: Take an organization, review their communications strategy and make it over in light of new technologies. Fundraising.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 22, 2011

Technological expertise and an understanding with social media others don’t know. There is no substitute for perspective of power of technology. Social scientists will debate impact and influence of social technologies for a long time. Kari: We would be remiss to not talk about the technology a bit.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Google AdWords for Nonprofits. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Nonprofit Communications and Technology Conference (MCN). Peterborough, Ontario: Domains, Branding, and Identity — NGO,CA,ORG, and more. Naples, Florida: Google Drive: Tips and Tricks for Collaboration and Productivity.

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

I don’t trust technology to work when I need it to. I sat through a really interesting Google presentation a few weeks ago. We chatted with digital strategist Yash Mori for insights on creating video for nonprofits, campaigns, and advocacy organizations. I’m very happy that this is part of my workflow now. I come prepared.

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NTEN

JUNE 12, 2009

Michelle Murrain compartmentalized her social networking life -- and learned a thing or two that might apply for individuals and orgs. M+R put together a handy guide to Twitter that both newbies and twits (ie, Twitter experts) can put to good use for nonprofit organizational applications. so I'm sure I've missed a lot of online activity.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 20, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 Part Vb:APIs October 20, 2006 This morning, I sat in on the " Great Open API Debate " hosted by NTEN. It seemed that only Blackbaud had APIs you have to pay for. That’s good news.

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JUNE 10, 2011

The nonprofit technology community is a robust knowledge sharing network widely dispersed across many blogs, tweets, discussion boards, Facebook walls, etc. Marnie Webb introduced the nptech tag to help aggregate nonprofit technology content. Same answer as for all of your nonprofit technology questions: be strategic.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2007

I am wondering about the role of an evangelist or what Networked for Good report calls super activist, an individual who acts on behalf of an org, business, or other entity. David Geilhufe noted that Facebook API prevents you from getting the email addresses and pointed to the announcement by Google for OpenSocial.

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JANUARY 15, 2008

The grand prize winner will be announced at NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans on March 21. The grand prize winner will be announced at NTEN’s annual Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) in New Orleans on March 21. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 24, 2007

" (Allan's blog isn't the only nonprofit technology blog to mix the themes of nonprofit technology and spirituality - take for example here and here.). His blog is a valuable source in the nonprofit technology blogosphere! I've gotten in "trouble" but all in all, we're fairly lenient in my org.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 6, 2021

You know, an example is, NTEN , the nonprofit technology network, which is a nonprofit, they decided to deactivate their Facebook page, sort of as a protest. If people are not asking for it or clamoring for it or, or banging on your door about it, then maybe just go kind of one at a time to certain emails.

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