Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 6, 2009

I was fortunate enough to get two Google Wave invites last week (thanks to @nonprofitdaily and @donortools ). Now, I am still figuring out how Google Wave works. So, I grabbed nonprofitorgs@gmail.com which then on Google Wave becomes nonprofitorgs@googlewave.com. As I dig deeper into Google Wave, I’ll keep you posted.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Now that Google+ is open to everyone, all nonprofit staff can start experimenting and familiarizing themselves with Google+ before the brand pages, also known as Google+ Business Profiles , are launched later this month. Sign up for a Google Account. A Google Account is different from a Google Profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

UPDATED 1/8/12: Thanks to the launch of Google+ Pages for brands, Google+ traffic hit an all time high in December 2011 and it’s likely that the trend will continue in 2012. If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 30, 2011

Google+ , the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. With all of that as a grain of salt to this post, I want to share a few reflections focused on security and control – the items touted ahead of launch as the elements positioning Google+ on the other side of Facebook.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Last year Google+ began enabling page admins to reserve custom URLs for their Google+ Pages, but the service was offered to a relatively small number of verified pages of well-known brands and celebrities. For example, Kiva could reserve plus.google.com/+kiva because they linked their Google+ Page to kiva.org.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

Nonprofits can now create a “ Page ” on Google+. Login to your personal Google+ account. Login to your personal Google+ account. Again, please read my Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits and then while logged into your personal account, visit plus.google.com/u/0/pages/create to create your page: 2.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Also, since the Google+ Pages launched after the release of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits , please consider this blog post a supplement to the book. Finally, I will be offering a Google+ and Google Products Webinar for Nonprofits on February 28, 2012. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

The new business accounts do not change the design or functionality of your nonprofit’s Pinterest profile, but it will give you access to new tools and case studies for brands as they become available. It also allows you to stop having to use a personal profile as a brand (i.e., Nonprofit Organizations on Pinterest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. In fact, as long as you follow the tips outlined here, you’ll probably want to add your LinkedIn Profile vanity URL to your résumé.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 4, 2023

That’s why it’s imperative for your nonprofit organization to have a presence on these platforms: the right social media strategy will allow you to meet supporters where they are and make sure your organization is easy to access and interact with. 2) You can tailor social media to your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 5, 2013

Google’s strategy of making Google+ the thread that links all Google Products together is working. Google+ can now lay claim to 359 million active monthly users and the title of being the world’s second largest social network. then you can’t avoid having a presence on Google+.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 8, 2011

My guess is that 99.99% of nonprofits (or more) have not yet been invited to beta test Google+ ( sign up here ), but if you are a regular reader of Mashable, TechCrunch, or The Next Web, you might be feeling like your missing out on the fruits of being an early adopter (before the site is even out of beta – craziness!). Sign up here !

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

The early days and weeks, and sometimes even months, are when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers. It should come as no surprise that doing so seems to result in higher organic reach than regular posts and stories (for now). The results are growth never seen before.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Similar to a first Google search or email sent, or your first friend request received on Facebook, your first exploration of VR is once-in-a-technological-revolution experience. As recommended in Why Nonprofits Need to Be Early Explorers of the Metaverse , your organization should buy a VR headset and experience the metaverse as a team.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 23, 2021

Strategically managing and organizing volunteers can maximize impact, reduce turnover, and create opportunities in 2021. One of the most valuable capabilities of strategic volunteer management is the ability to organize volunteers to create value. With growth, comes the need for volunteer management and organization.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

I joined Google+ a few months ago as an individual, but it hasn’t been until the recent launch of Google+ Pages that I began investing time in the exploring the Google+ community and tool set. I’ll have a webinar ready for you on Google+ and Google Products by February 28. Google for Nonprofits.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Are you looking for more supporters to engage with your organization online ? For example, you might actively market your website content on your social media profiles, encouraging your followers to explore your blog posts or events pages. Another invaluable engagement tactic is to leverage the Google Ad Grant. Let’s begin!

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 15, 2011

A “Google+ icons&# search in Google Images reveals numerous free Google+ icons available for download, however most are embedded in images files. That said, it’s crucial that nonprofits be aware that currently Google+ is only available to individuals. 10 Free Beautiful Sets of Google+ Icons.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. You pull out your phone and type it into Google Maps. What is Google My Business (GMB)?

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Media Cause

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The world of social media is constantly evolving, and understanding social SEO is imperative for your nonprofit to make the most of organic content. Organic social is considered free, non-paid content created, uploaded, and shared within social platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

A Quick Guide to Google My Business for Startups and SMEs. Are you an SME or start-up business looking to find out more about Google My Business? Google My Business: A Great Opportunity for Your Small Business or Startup. You pull out your phone and type it into Google Maps. What is Google My Business (GMB)?

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Judi Sohn

JUNE 30, 2011

For a while yesterday, Google turned on the spigot and folks were able to freely invite others to Google+. Just how frustrating is it that it only works with old-style Google Accounts and not Google Apps accounts. I don’t see myself doing that with Google+ although I do watch for notifications.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

These basic LinkedIn Profile tips for nonprofit professionals serve as a foundation for when and if your nonprofit is ready to utilize LinkedIn Groups and Company Pages. In fact, as long as you follow the tips outlined here, you’ll probably want to add your LinkedIn Profile vanity URL to your résumé.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 12, 2010

They have a great set of Google icons , but not yet for Google Buzz. My graphic design skills are very limited, but I did create an interim Google Buzz icon for those early adopters out there. Finally, you can follow me on Google Buzz at google.com/profiles/nonprofitorgs ! Tags: Google Buzz Uncategorized.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized! Create a Google Account and Set Up Google Alerts. The need to have a Google account will come up many times in your social media and mobile technology campaigns. You do not need a Google account to receive Google Alerts, but you do need one to manage them.

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sgEngage

APRIL 18, 2022

Have you ever experienced a twinge in your neck, itch in your throat, or another random symptom, and turned to Google for answers? Optimizing your healthcare organization or hospital’s website design ensures patients and community members can find the information they need quickly and without hassle. Let’s dive in!

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Candid

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Every December, Google publishes its Year in Search , an annual roundup of the top trends and topics across its trillions of online searches. It also offers a glimpse into what was top of mind for Google’s online community that year. As 2023 concludes, we’ve put our twist on this yearly tradition. The 990s are here.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 12, 2019

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) increases your organization’s visibility in organic (not paid) search results, making your organization easier to find and driving people to your website. The way to get a higher ranking is to use the right keywords… not words your organization uses but words people use in searches.

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2021

Apple’s latest privacy updates will affect data sources commonly used by mission-driven organizations. Let’s explore how your organization can adapt to the changes. One of the most common implications of Apple’s change is a reduction in Google Analytics’ ability to report on new and returning visitors.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

An active field of research in the 1960s, machine learning is now deeply embedded in our daily lives—from receiving recommended products while we’re online shopping to Google helping us autocomplete our emails. We constantly look for ways to make it easier for nonprofits to claim and update their Candid profiles.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 29, 2022

They appeal to those who may be interested in volunteering because they enjoy helping others or have a personal connection to the cause that the organization supports. Building upon an existing peer network can be one of the best ways to increase the number of volunteers and volunteers who plan to engage long-term with your organization.

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NTEN

JUNE 30, 2011

Google+ , the latest iteration on social networking from Google, is here. With all of that as a grain of salt to this post, I want to share a few reflections focused on security and control - the items touted ahead of launch as the elements positioning Google+ on the other side of Facebook.

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Whole Whale

JUNE 21, 2023

Many analytics platforms like Google Analytics, Facebook Web Insights, LinkedIn Website demographics and others show aggregated and anonymized data of website users. The following is a consolidated summary of the various tools that allow organizations to explore deeper levels of data from their websites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 13, 2009

I threw the urls into a google spreadsheet and started to browse the Twitter streams to get a better understanding of the content shared. (It Profile grantee success or support their efforts ( CF Community Foundation ). The next step was look at the Twitter profiles. What profile is the "right" way to go?

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

—– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. So far, the demographics of Google+ skew toward American males working in technology.

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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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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Getting Started: Organization and Planning. Subscribe to, like, and follow large organizations with a mission that is similar to yours. Create a Google account. Sign up for Google Alerts. Create a Twitter Profile. Create a YouTube Channel/Google Account. Add Google Checkout button, if applicable.

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