Tech Soup

MAY 19, 2011

Week three of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays in May focused on use of video for nonprofits and libraries. engage audiences can be overwhelming to nonprofit and library. Nonprofits and libraries need not worry excessively about technical quality, as chat participants were in agreement that content mattered most.

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Qgiv

AUGUST 29, 2022

While read-a-thons are a great fundraising idea for nonprofits of all kinds, they’re the perfect fundraiser for schools, libraries, and education nonprofit organizations. Remember, storytelling and impact are so vital to making donors and fundraisers feel valued and better understanding how they’re making a difference. Final thoughts.

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Qgiv

MARCH 30, 2022

I often recommend you look to your local community for grant writing courses offered by community foundations and libraries and those available in the continuing education offices of universities and community colleges. You will also have the chance to network with nonprofit staff who can be helpful in your future job search.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 7, 2012

" New at TechSoup: Your 501(c)(3) nonprofit, library, or foundation can now collect donations by text message — and develop your own mobile site — with discounted and donated services from Connect2Give. Improved search. This offer is available to all nonprofits, charities, foundations, and public libraries.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 12, 2011

Flickr gives nonprofits and libraries an easy way to store and share these powerful images. Like the existing Apple iOS app, the Android app allows you to share, update, organize, and search Flickr photos on-the-go. NTEN's recent blog post on visual storytelling is a great reminder of just how powerful images can be.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

From email services to social media management, paid search to link tracking, there are so many different types of marketing tools , all designed to make your job faster and easier. A major part of making your marketing campaigns successful is by using visual storytelling. Popular nonprofit marketing tools: Email marketing tools.

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CauseVox

OCTOBER 11, 2021

It’s marketable, it’s ripe for good storytelling, and can ease the process of coming up with a fresh campaign concept. Other Examples: An Annual Giving Campaign, like National Center for Youth Law did $10k for a new Alzheimer’s research project Raise $25,000 to fill a new school library. Is storytelling a big component of the campaign?

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Tech Soup

APRIL 20, 2012

And already in 2011, “more than 50% of all ‘local’ searches were done from a mobile device.” More nonprofits and libraries are using mobile technologies to educate, activate, and engage audiences and constituencies of all shapes and sizes. So, if you haven’t had your own “Holy mobile, Batman!”

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Tech Soup

MAY 20, 2015

The Free Music Archive is a curated, interactive library of high-quality, legal audio downloads directed by WFMU , the most renowned free-form radio station in America. Customize your search. Here's how to get the most out of this free resource. A Little About Us. Radio has always offered the public free access to new music.

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Tech Soup

MAY 12, 2011

The TechSoup Digital Storytelling Event offered an interesting example of a great tweet in that the campaign kicked off with a question posed on Twitter that gave followers an opportunity to share information and resources, opening up an engaging conversation on the topic of using video for nonprofits and libraries.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

It’s estimated that by late 2014 or early 2015 the majority of adults will get their information from social networks rather than search engines and that social networks will become the primary source of referral traffic to your website and blog. Prioritize storytelling over marketing. The Internet is at a tipping point.

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NTEN

JANUARY 22, 2009

Podcasting is a storytelling medium; use it as the voice for your organization’s most compelling stories. Search for directories that have strong communities with constituents that match the type of person you who would listen to your podcast. Always focus on compelling storytelling first. Tools and Resources.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Before you start your search for the perfect photo, take a quick inventory of what kinds of photos typically appear first in the list of results for your search terms. Screenshot of search for “pilot” on Shutterstock.com. Use specific search terms and filters, and dig deep. Always make a “Demographic Checklist”.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 4, 2007

According to the blog search engine, Technorati 's, "State of the Blogosphere" in October 2006 : Technorati is tracking more than 57 Million blogs. The Ann Arbor District Library System uses a blog for the front page of their site. So here it goes.10 10 Ways Nonprofit Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause 1.

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Forum One

MAY 17, 2023

To do this, we found a top-of-the-line event platform, developed video assets to aid in the event’s storytelling, and even sent virtual attendees meals from local caterers. To make these files as searchable as possible, NMAAHC teamed up with Forum One and Quotient , to build the Freedmen’s Bureau Search Porta l.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 13, 2021

Search engine optimization (SEO) not only elevates your visibility on search engines, leading to increased traffic, but it also improves the user experience, boosting overall engagement. Clearly labeling all of your pages and uploading a sitemap will make it easier for search engines to understand your website.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, a directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more. This project took home six awards this year!

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Qgiv

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Is your neighborhood library in need of new books? Storytelling is one of the best ways to communicate that impact to your supporters. Videos are also a highly effective storytelling tool. Stay active on your social media platforms and consider investing in paid social media ads and paid search. Book drive.

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Forum One

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The app includes journals and trackers to allow parents to record important information, a glossary of commonly used terms, a community and resource library, a directory of NICU family support partners, a postpartum checkup, and more. This project took home six awards this year!

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Tech Soup

MARCH 16, 2012

Here at TechSoup, we’re big on empowering nonprofits and libraries to make smart do-it-yourself technology choices since we know time, staff, and money are all limited resources. This month, we're examining the landscape of DIY blogging.

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Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2017

Have your donation, email signup, and search functions in the same place on every page of your website. Then create an image library that you can pull from when you need images for your website, email, social media, or print communications. Ensure that content and calls to action are easy to find. Set Measurable Objectives.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Vinepeek gives you a glimpse of Vine’s potential for visual storytelling. For example, here are the results for a search of the word “nonprofit.” In addition to text quotes, Quoto also has a digital library of quotes embedded on images. Vine :: vine.co. Viewbix :: viewbix.com. Storify :: storify.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. report back from Wimbledon.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Giving Library :: givinglibrary.org. Present.me.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Simply enter your nonprofit’s name and Addictomatic then creates a page of all your search results for easy future reference. Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com. Alexa Top Sites :: alexa.com/topsites.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. The Internet Archive Wayback Machine is an online library of almost 500 billion screenshots of websites since 1996. NameCheckr :: namecheckr.com.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

By using the advanced search and clicking "Find content to modify, adapt, or build upon” I can usually find something good that is licensed “ Some rights reserved." " These are fine for noncommercial use by charities or libraries with attribution to the author. Word It Out is another one of these.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2018

NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. Snappa is a simple-to-use graphic design tool with a built-in stock photo, illustration, and icons library. NameCheckr :: namecheckr.com. Snappa :: snappa.com.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 2, 2017

NameCheckr easily allows social media manager to search nearly 50 of the most popular social media sites to see whether their first choice of usernames are still available. Snappa is a simple-to-use graphics design tool with a built-in stock photo, illustration, and icons library. NameCheckr :: namecheckr.com. Snappa :: snappa.com.

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