Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 16, 2010

Last November we saw a few alarming events taking place in this social media for social good sector: Causes left Myspace and Ideablob shut down , both without warning or community support. Many groups would much rather have an impact and involvement in the shaping of the tools they use than pay for something that others control.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2008

Dear Beth: I want to compile a report for my Executive Director about the impact of our online organizing strategies. Our online organizing strategies include: A screening headquarters for supporters to sign up to host/attend screenings of the films we work with. MySpace - to stay connected / reach out to potential supporters.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Let’s take an example : Recently, I had the opportunity to connect with some Ashoka Fellows from around the world to help train them on the uses and applications of social technologies in their social impact work. One of the participants was Pratima from Shelter Associates in Pune, India. There are so many examples we could include.

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ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

So, I was intrigued with a report from the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project about the social impact of widespread use of social networking sites. With trust being a primary element of nonprofit success in building organizational capacity and in providing services, it appears internet users are likely supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2009

While the definition is its own debate topic, most agree that it is the act of doing something that requires very little effort and has only the perceived effect of impact. They are used to text messaging, MySpace, Facebook, get-in, get-out, instant gratification. Does busy mean the same thing as impact?’ – Allison Fine.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 20, 2010

Megan: MySpace was probably our first introduction to social media, but not sure the year we created the account. We are looking at number of followers, ‘Likes’ and members but are now beginning to tie these numbers to those which directly impact our organization’s new strategic plan which rolled out months ago. Jumo: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 19, 2010

Last November, Causes, a popular and free social networking fundraising application, ditched its Myspace widgets and Ideablob closed its doors. What does this mean for nonprofits? For one thing, they have to be aware of the cost of free, especially with software that supports their vital relationships with donors and supporters.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2008

By making a human connection with people online, you can influence their perception of your brand and help them find meaningful, relevant ways to support your mission. Share Your Story: You share the impact of your organization's programs through blogging, podcasting, sharing photos on Flickr, or YouTube or other video sharing site.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 14, 2009

We provide a supportive network for the vibrant and thriving community of women in technology professions by giving women an open platform to share their talents, experiences, and insights. Sustainable product and solid support from a nonprofit specialist. The details of your emails are critical. What is your real output?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2007

but about how to distribute content as widely as possible to have the broadest impact on our causes. But for most of us, our websites are not destination points; our content is static and siloed away for only our most dedicated supporters. for better or for worse, think MySpace) and content exchanges between partnered organizations.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

over time have gotten other metrics and impact from working on this goal. NWF - focus on engagement, program called Wildlife Watch and is a space for people to share wildlife they see so asked people to use #nwf on twitter when they see wildlife, will track how many times the hashtag is used each day (hashtags.org) we use bit.ly

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2019

Here is a short list of innovations that happened after online giving began in 1999: Airbnb, Android, Bitcoin, Chrome, Dropbox, Etsy, Facebook, Github, Hashtags, iPod, iPhone, iPad, jQuery, Kindle, LinkedIn, MySpace, Netflix, Oculus Rift, Pinterest, Reddit, Slack, Tesla, Twitter, USB Flash Drive, Venmo, Wii, Xbox, YouTube, and the Zettabyte.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 14, 2010

For nonprofits, it means just that, as well as getting a better glimpse into the personal lives of supporters. They live, eat, and breathe social media in its various forms – from Facebook and MySpace to Twitter and YouTube. And when it comes to Generation Y, these individuals have a significant impact on the masses.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The best way to think of it as taking a little chunk of your marketing plan that supports your marketing goals, but incorporates social media. You don’t want to create an extra program or extra work, it has to support your existing marketing goals. It is used to take photographs so they have more visual interest and impact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2008

I'm always brainstorming and am fortunate in that I have a great deal independence at work so unless it costs money my organization is ok with it :-) At the same time, Ive never been comfortable with just doing things that impact the entire organization without, at the very least, having the organization understand what is going on.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

In fact, a study released in the fall of 2011 revealed that auto-posting to Facebook decreases likes and comments by up to 70% which can have a detrimental impact on a nonprofit’s EdgeRank score on Facebook. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace? A New Myspace has launched. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Given the cost, lack of response rates, and hostility towards direct mail, not to mention the negative impact on the environment , should nonprofits continue to pour money into direct mail programs to reach new Baby Boomers? This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2007

The 21 Featured Projects will have the benefit and challenge of being reviewed by experts in technology, economic sustainability, and social impact. The Daily Rebellion blog gives nonprofits some tips for using MySpace for members and money. Peter Dietz has started a personal fundraising campaign.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

In fact, a study released in the fall of 2011 revealed that auto-posting to Facebook decreases likes and comments by up to 70% which can have a detrimental impact on a nonprofit’s EdgeRank score on Facebook. Chapter 2 :: What About Myspace? A New Myspace has launched. Flickr and Pinterest: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 31, 2008

We wanted low cost and high impact WHAT CAMPAIGN In the middle of the Vick dogfighting drama, we launched a UGC campaign called the ???Knock technical support on their end, cost effective, mainstream venue, increasing video views (it was on the homepage) WHAT DO THE NUMBERS MEAN? Knock Out Animal Fighting YouTube Contest???

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Seth Godin - Flip the Funnel concept -- get our supporters to leverage their networks. Why it works: conversation, authentic, story, translates into action -- how do I let go and let my supporters take hole of my messaging. Your supporters are better at it - let your supporters do it. What is the first step?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2007

" You can use the site to find others to help you get something done -- folks have used the site for a wide variety of projects, all needing broad support to actually work. Taking small steps in a workplace or school or faith community can, ultimately, have a large impact. There are loads of uses for the site ???

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Care2

FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Given the cost, lack of response rates, and hostility towards direct mail, not to mention the negative impact on the environment , should nonprofits continue to pour money into direct mail programs to reach new Baby Boomers? This age group is increasingly on Facebook , MySpace and Twitter -- more ’mainstream’ social networks.“

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Care2

JULY 26, 2007

You can use this tool to calculate an estimate of cost and return on investment for the recruitment and fundraising efforts of your staff in social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace. It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines? all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2007

You can use this tool to calculate an estimate of cost and return on investment for the recruitment and fundraising efforts of your staff in social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace. It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines? all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 8, 2006

Social networking sites such as MySpace and Palo Alto's Facebook have exploded in popularity, drawing new users into the fold each day. " The article uses the term "Social Networking Fatique" and the trend about younger people cutting back their use.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

From Ruby Sinreich at Lotus Media comes a pointer to the Findhabeas.com campaign on myspace and possibly other places. In January, NMC released The Horizon Report , a research-oriented effort to identify emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within higher education.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

With email newsletters and emails as part of your campaigns you can move your supporters up the ladder of engagement to take more actions and help you more and more. Consider the groups you will want to track or by which you will want to arrange members: donors, activists, organizers, stakeholders, partners, volunteers, supporters, and so on.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 3, 2008

You can use this tool to calculate an estimate of cost and return on investment for the recruitment and fundraising efforts of your staff in social networking sites like Facebook or MySpace. It works sort of like an online mortgage calculator. Need some metrics guidelines? all areas where social media makes a total sense.

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Museum 2.0

JANUARY 15, 2008

Some of the most popular are LinkedIn (a professional network), Facebook (social and professional), and MySpace (anything goes). Providing a private place for classes, members, visitors, and staff to network can become a "value added" of supporting or being involved with the museum. exclusivity. But it's also deeply annoying.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

The Exploratorium's Nanoscape project, in which visitors and volunteers built giant walk-through models of nanoscale structures, had a different kind of impact; instead of displaying visitors' unique expressions of self, it displayed the power of collective action by visitors, harnessed by an institution. On the Ontario Science Center's 2.0

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 23, 2007

The corporate mentality is low-risk, averse to endeavors that don’t obviously support the museum’s mission statement or bottom line. Incorporating support for innovation into museum corporate culture isn’t just about people sitting in rooms dreaming of the next Bodyworlds. There are some gentler ways to start down this path.

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 21, 2008

Peer referrals are big business; the opinion of a friend or acquaintance is one of the most trustworthy sources of information about products and services, and the presence of peer reviews and ratings has been shown to positively impact sales. Supporting Promoters Somewhere out there, there are people who love your museum.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

In fact, a study released in the fall of 2011 revealed that auto-posting to Facebook decreases likes and comments by up to 70% which can have a detrimental impact on a nonprofit’s EdgeRank score on Facebook. Thus, please be careful when using any tool that automates posts from one social network to another. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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NTEN

AUGUST 11, 2011

MySpace and Facebook display the number of friends you have. Together with MOUSE , we designed and developed a “Wins” system that ties key actions on the website such as commenting, blogging, closing support cases, and completing certification curriculum modules with achievements and user points.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 7, 2007

First, I want to say a few words about my enthusiastic support for the critique of closed licensing offered by Michelle by reflecting a bit on my past actions in this regard. As anyone who has followed my advocacy work over the last ten years will know, I am a fervent supporter of open licensing models as a profound public good.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. Nonprofits could use Bravo to capture testimonials from donors and supporters or position statements from advocates and activists – and they do offer discounts for nonprofits. 4096 Color Wheel :: ficml.org/jemimap/style/color/wheel.html.

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