Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 21, 2007

There was a great question about social networking and representing one's organization posted on the Social Networking Affinity Group at NTEN by K.E: re doing offline. re becoming popular on Digg and a number of the other big social news networks regularly because of the strength of our content.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

What happens when fundraising meets social networking? Social Fundraising? Socially-Networked Fundraising? While analyzing our orchestra's "social network," I discovered that someone attended high school with Garrison Keilor. I wonder if we need a new term to describe this approach?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. Fortunately, my colleague, Aspen Baker, was attending.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 1, 2009

The piece is reposted below: Have we replicated our offline social dynamics and barriers online? If we truly are reproducing our offline social divides online, then it’s further proof that the central part of your social media strategy needs to be focused on your audience. Go where the community already is!

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The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Thousands of nonprofits use EveryAction every day to raise money, manage offline fundraising through pledges and grants, send emails, run nonprofit digital advocacy campaigns, and so much more. It's offline fundraising tools were built for development pros. Match your contact records to nearly 100 social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2014

The participants are the content – and the design of getting participants into small group discussions where we can discuss topics related to our work that we are passionate about and want to explore and learn. These discussions are not lectures or traditional panels and are participant driven. These can be done offline and online.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. The majority of the room had experience in social networking sites and tools, both personally and for their organization. All live blogging disclaimers apply.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

The newest report, out today, focused on the use of social networking platforms by young people who are/aren’t also involved with charities. Read the full press release here or download the Social Media data slides here.) Female respondents reported a significantly higher usage across all the top 4 networking sites.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

to share some of what I believe is the core of successful community building (on or offline). Others see it as specifically applying to online community spaces, like a social networking site. Tags: community strategy communitybuilding online community organizing social networking. Looking forward to more!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 29, 2010

Earlier this week, an announcement on the Causes Application blog broke the news that over $20 Million has been donated since May 2007 via donors using the social networking application. Social networks are still for engagement, not money. How many of your fans or group members are in your database, though?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

We know that professional relationships are moving from the Rolodex to the social networks. LinkedIn is designed for specifically for business professional networking, while Facebook is a bit more casual. Yet, I do professional networking on Facebook and I'm noticing a number of colleagues are too. by Mark Dykeman.

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NetWits

MAY 19, 2011

First and foremost, determine which existing audiences you wish to engage (board members, major donors, past event fundraisers or attendees, all donors, volunteers, etc) in your fundraising and how you will reach out to them (email, social networks, mail, phone, on-site events, etc). 2) Educate.

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NetWits

AUGUST 8, 2011

Meet your new Aunt Mabels – In your event or campaign planning, make sure that you’re spending time with your leaders or influencers (ie through a team captain training or a volunteer/group meeting). Give them what they need to be successful – or, in other words, if you’ve got the web tool, flaunt it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

The concept of empowering individuals to fundraise for a charity by asking their friends to donate has been around for years offline. Think about all those marathons or walking events for social causes that have been around before Facebook.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Find your closest NetSquared group on our global map. Adelaide, Australia: Mixing online with offline - building communities that take action. Adidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Adidjan, Ivory Coast: Abidjan NetSquared Meetup Group Monthly Meetup. Tuesday, September 17. Event Reports.

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NetWits

MAY 23, 2012

It’s popularity has made the word commonplace when you interact in social networks. flyers or offline donation forms). These badges, created by our partners Charity Dynamics and Zuri Group , display the participant’s fundraising goal and they amount they have raised to date, along with a prominent call to donate.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Different communities have aligned and adopted different social networks, social media tools, communications platforms, etc.

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Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

This event focuses on Causes , an application for supporting and fundraising for organizations by individuals, groups and even the organizations themselves. Different communities have aligned and adopted different social networks, social media tools, communications platforms, etc.

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Myspace Technology Causes Application 158

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

I'm thrilled that Peggy Duvette, Executive Director, agreed to share a post about their new capacity to speak many languages and its offline events. . WiserEarth.org , a nonprofit that offers social networking for the international sustainability movement, launched today in French , Portuguese , and Spanish beta versions.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2011

Identify Specific Network Weaving Techniques To Integrate. I’ve been having this conversation with several groups lately, Network of Networked Funders and Network Weaving Sandbox , comprised of individual who are intentionally approaching their work with a network mindset. Try to break down the task.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Once this is established, along with goals – the methodology to measure your network relies on having a baseline methodology and using Social Network Analysis. The latter can be a very geeky topic, requiring expertise in statistics, understanding social network analysis terminology, and hard to master software.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

NetSquared works online and offline to connect the global community at the intersection of technology and social change. Offline, we take things local! NetSquared Local groups are monthly events that take place in a growing number of cities around the world (right now there are nearly 70!).

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Baker presented an engaging and dynamic presentation which emphasized the symbiotic relationship of both online and offline engagement, the power of both to create community, encourage activism, develop branding, and unify those with common goals, both locally and globally. The key concepts behind this are activism and self-organization.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

How do we activate the online activists to take action offline?" I was not presenting, but decided to use Twitter crowd source some suggestions, screencapture them, and put those into my presentation later in the day. jeffshuck @ kanter I'm biased, but events are a powerful way to move online advocates offline. I suggest a tweetup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

Note from Beth: It is strange sometimes how social networks can have your past, present, and future collide. Recently, James wrote about some interesting ways museums are using Twitter for offline/online engagement. The “superfriends” on stage at OMCA’s California Futures at the Massive Reopening Celebration.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2013

Transmedia – Making Change Across Mediums by Danny Alpert, Executive Director, Kindling Group and Executive Producer, See3 Communications. I became a documentary filmmaker to tell meaningful stories that explore social issues and inspire change. ” Enjoy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Casey Foundation's " Making Connections " initiative Part of the Making Connections core approach uses (offline) social networks. We worked in small groups by network purpose. I gravitated to the learning network discussion. The network needs to conduct self-evaluation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Networking: Weaving Online and Offline, Strong Ties and Weak Ties. I have been experimenting with how to deliver “networked&# presentations and workshops. We were honored to do a luncheon discussion at the Berkman Center on the Networked Nonprofit. I’m now an advisor ).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

For us, our offline activities are as important as online efforts. Minnesota media organizations are incredibly generous and give us great visibility online and in print in exchange for being promoted on our website and in social media. PadillaCRT has led our earned media strategies since we launched GiveMN in 2009.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

[Resources “>here ] My training craft and what I have been teaching in train the trainer’s sessions around the world – how you blend content with engagement, both online and offline. I was challenged when I walked into the room and saw a podium, two large screens, and microphones set up in the middle of a sea of tables.

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Care2

AUGUST 21, 2012

In preparation for their presentation, they circulated a survey to over 200 nonprofit professionals, asking how they use various social platforms. The responses lean towards a reality in which our online presence is just as diverse as our offline personalities - people are connecting with a mix of others on difference platforms.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

Today, we had an amazing conversation and interview with Cecile Richards and Tom Subak to learn more about Planned Parenthood 's Social Media Strategy and their movement building techniques. Earlier this week, I gave a presentation to a group of Bay Area Foundation program officers and funders who work on population research issues.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 12, 2013

NetSquared Local is TechSoup’s volunteer-driven network of nonprofit tech meetups and salons. Our organizers hold monthly offline events for anyone interested in the connection of technology and social impact. Find your closest NetSquared Local group on our map ! What is NetSquared Local? May Events. Friday, May 3.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 29, 2011

Each month, the NetSquared community (a project of TechSoup Global) meets up offline at NetSquared Local events around the world to discuss ideas, meet new people, and work together to make social change. Due to the increased popularity of these streamed social gatherings, NetSquared has introduced the Virtual NetSquared Local page.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

Identify strategic constituencies: Use geographical research tools such as Google Maps to find citizen groups who might be concerned with underperforming politicians, such as identifying ethnic or university groups within a particular congressional district.

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Internet Darfur Strategy United States 52

Care2

JUNE 5, 2009

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 11, 2009

Peer discussion on use of online tools for collaboration for bounded networks, exploring some of the concepts in Digital Habits (each participant got a copy). I also lead a workshop on social media strategy for communications professionals who work with networks, nonprofits, and foundations. Offline/Online Interaction.

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