Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 1, 2020

The pandemic has drastically altered the ways nonprofits interact with their supporters. While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. But not all nonprofits are effective on social media.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 5, 2012

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 of the recently released book Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 5, 2011

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6 in the newly released Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The best practice listed below are result of spending the last three years maintaining and building the Social Media for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. for Nonprofits. for Nonprofits.

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Classy

MAY 26, 2021

Whether you attend a conference in person or virtually, the opportunity for conference networking and making new connections is an invaluable opportunity. As hosts of the Collaborative , an annual immersive experience designed exclusively for nonprofits, we’re no strangers to facilitating meaningful connections.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2020

Nonprofits must similarly align with their internal and external stakeholders around a mission, and storytelling is just as essential to that form of engagement. There are numerous challenges to be overcome when a nonprofit seeks to use digital channels to engage with its stakeholders, including the following: Prevalence of fraud.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2016

Introducing the New GuideStar Nonprofit Profile – Guest Post by Jacob Harold, Guidestar. GuideStar’s vision is to drive philanthropy by increasing nonprofit data collection, distribution, and innovation. I am happy to officially debut our completely redesigned GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles. Operations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 7, 2010

I like to think of group text messaging campaigns as the e-newsletter of the Mobile Web – just much shorter. Over the last decade nonprofit communicators have been perfecting e-newsletters to drive traffic to their organization’s website, blog, Facebook Page, etc. and to keep supporters informed and engaged.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. It’s hard to be an expert in any one social media platform, yet legitimate businesses and nonprofits are expected to maintain several different accounts. Each platform has its unique set of uses and capabilities, reaching different kinds of networks.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

This is the fourth 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: Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

At the end of the Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits is a nine-page “Nonprofit Tech Checklist” which I have copied and pasted below. That was my number one priority when writing the book… to create a comprehensive, useful social and mobile media how-to guide for nonprofits. 1) Website.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2013

Note from Beth: We are seeing more and more nonprofits use LinkedIn for organizational goals – from its powerful board recruitment tool to setting up company pages (see Ten Must Follow Nonprofits on LinkedIn ). How Your Nonprofit Can Make the Most of Its LinkedIn Profile – Guest Post by Victoria Michelson.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Launched today, LinkedIn Board Connect for Nonprofit Organizations is a new board member recruiting program that enables nonprofits to easily tap into LinkedIn’s 175+ million strong network of professionals. “Connect” with your nonprofit’s current board members. Your day will come.

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Bloomerang

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

For nonprofits today, managing donor relationships and fundraising efforts is essential. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups. Nonprofit CRMs and fundraising tools are key technologies for charities and similar groups.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

Social networking communities are migrant communities. Social media skeptics often say that it’s a waste of time to utilize social networking sites because they are here today, and then gone tomorrow. I first got on MySpace in February 2006 when I created a portal to Nonprofit Organizations on MySpace.

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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. Here are a few reasons why using multiple social networking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Group chat. Photo by Laughing Squid.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

Volunteers are integral to nonprofit organizations’ day-to-day operations. Without these dedicated supporters, many nonprofits would struggle to reach their annual goals. Volunteer management software is a tool that nonprofits can use to better organize their volunteers by handling everything from scheduling to ongoing communication.

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Candid

APRIL 11, 2024

So when I learned about Candid’s Demographics via Candid —an initiative that allows nonprofit organizations to share demographic information on their Candid nonprofit profile , where funders, donors, and researchers could easily access it—I was both intrigued and skeptical. They built a public API and released a public data set.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

LinkedIn announced Board Connect , resources that helps nonprofits transform themselves into networked nonprofits by finding and recruiting board members using a networked approach. You and your board look at your professional networks and connections on LinkedIn. The idea is simple, but powerful.

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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. To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 e-Newsletter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Owned by Facebook, Instagram is the largest mobile social network in the United States. The predominant age group of users is 18–29. For cause awareness, Instagram is a highly engaged community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

If your nonprofit has yet to get on Google+, now would be a very good time to start. If your nonprofit is already on Google+, then the best practices below are meant to help you better learn how to tap into and inspire the Google+ community. Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . e-Newsletter.

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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 handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 9, 2012

I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. The controversy on my Facebook wall boiled down to those who felt the emotional pull of the story and those who had an alternative view. Years of network building, offline organizing with young people.

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Volunteer Hub

JULY 23, 2021

Chances are your nonprofit would be unable to achieve its mission without the support of volunteers and a management process. If your nonprofit does not have a process for organizing volunteers in 2021 , your organization is missing out on value. Create Volunteer Profiles. Create Landing Pages that Appeal to Groups.

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Get Fully Funded

APRIL 6, 2021

A nonprofit Advisory Board can be a great way to engage key supporters with relevant professional skills, life experiences, and networks. Giving Advice The most obvious role for a nonprofit Advisory Board is to give advice to the Governing Board and staff. Raising an Organization’s Profile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2012

This webinar begins with a general introduction to Twitter and then quickly moves on to demonstrate how nonprofits can use the site to increase their supporter base, website traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and overall visibility on the Internet. View: Complete Webinar Schedule. Webinar Special: Buy 3, Get 1 Free.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 16, 2012

Not relevant to the vast majority of nonprofits and (whew!) I haven’t been this hooked on a new social networking site since I first got on Twitter in June 2008, and based on recent data released by comScore and Hitwise, Pinterest traffic is soaring. That said, here are eight steps to get your nonprofit started on Pinterest: 1.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Connecting with new donors is crucial to growing your nonprofit’s supporter base and ultimately raising more for your cause. New donors invigorate your nonprofit with a fresh wave of funding and engagement. Don’t overwhelm yourself with having to manage and pay attention to too many networks at a time.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

To be alerted of when new best practices are posted, please subscribe to the Nonprofit Tech 2.0 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. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Candid

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Let’s say you’ve been tasked with researching potential nonprofits to partner with on an upcoming funding initiative by doing some online research, using Google, Candid’s nonprofit profiles , or the like. What are nonprofit explainer videos? Picture yourself in a donor’s shoes. Get to know your audience.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

With over 45 million active users worldwide, LinkedIn is a social networking site that is becoming much more than just a place to have a Web 2.0 Groups can be very powerful, but they do need to be monitored and managed at least once a week. for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group. I created and manage the Web 2.0

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Neon CRM

JULY 21, 2023

Having a strong, engaged board is one of the most underappreciated keys to nonprofit success–but building one is no easy task. According to a 2021 report from BoardSource , almost half (49%) of nonprofit executives feel that they do not have the right board members to “establish trust with the communities they serve.”

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Title: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. Dedication: This book is dedicated to all the nonprofit staff and volunteers worldwide who Tweet, Share, Update, Friend, Like, Check-in, Join, Connect, and Post for Social Good. Five Must-Have Characteristics of a Nonprofit Website. and Web 3.0. The Social Web.

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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 handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites.

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The Modern Nonprofit

MARCH 2, 2021

Now is the time to ask: how can your nonprofit engage the millennial generation? The founder of the Millennial Impact Study, Derrick Feldmann, put it succinctly: “ Together, millennials and nonprofits can create solutions. They have multiple social media profiles and check their phones frequently. They are cause-oriented.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

One idea that has emerged for me through this way of exploring the topic is that of temporary versus permanent networks. Temporary versus Permanent Networks. People are networked. In this back and forth, we encounter both temporary and permanent networks – and identifying each from the other can make a huge difference!

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