Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever – Guest Post by Joe Waters. Eager to make my point, I polled my fellow Gen-Xers on which fundraising platforms have had the most disruptive impact on charitable giving since 2000. Disruptive Model: Social Network. Disruptor: DonorsChoose.org.

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This is primarily due to younger generations continued utilization of digital platforms. The first is that social media is a small donor platform. Primarily, those that donate via digital platforms do so because they are influenced by their social network, not by what an organization accomplishes.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. We are finding specific, program or appeal-based peer-to-peer campaigns not only provide platforms for your storytelling, but additional stage time for your volunteers and advocates to share their memories.

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JANUARY 15, 2021

This platform offers FREE donation buttons, event ticketing, fundraising pages, text-to-give and peer-to-peer fundraising solutions for progressive nonprofits. Fundly is a mobile crowdfunding app that feels like a social network. Fundly also makes it easy to thank your donors directly on the platform. GiveLively.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

DonorsChoose is a cool platform for classrooms where teachers post a project and people commit to giving. Donors can donate to the classroom project of their choice and then invite social network friends, fans and followers to join their efforts. There are lots of crowdfunding platforms out there to choose from.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g.

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 27, 2021

Craft short but potent narratives that tell your nonprofit’s story , and curate compelling images and video to bring those stories to life on social media feeds. Activate young donors’ social networks to spread your story and encourage collective action. Embrace small donations! Many small donations can add up quickly!

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TechImpact

AUGUST 13, 2014

With 26% of all millennials actively using Twitter , and 59% having an account on the most pervasive social media network in the world, leveraging the influence of this social platform is imperative to your nonprofit’s effectiveness at penetrating millennials. Millennials check Twitter whenever they check their phone.

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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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NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Their belief is that “The most successful movements have always been born out of and held together by the bonds of real world relationships, and online social networks present never before seen opportunities for organizing.&# Jumo is another social media for social good platform that entered the mix in 2010.

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Tech Soup

JULY 21, 2009

Remember that guy who walked around the streets of San Francisco with a webcam attached to his head, filming his life as he went through his day? platform has since opened up to any users wanting to lifestream. Tags: Social Networking Using the Web and Internet Web 2.0 Hope to see you there! Pacific time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2014

Note from Beth: In 2014, digital marketers predicted the rise of ” niche social networks ,” as it becomes increasingly harder to reach your audiences on general social networks like Facebook, these highly targeted online social networks are going to become more valuable.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 11, 2011

But remember, the platform is in its infancy and the culture, features, and use cases are unfolding before our eyes. I’ve been an early adopter of online platforms since 1992. Before I can provide guidance to a nonprofit on a new platform, I need to get in play with it.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 23, 2007

I wanted to highlight a couple of observations that Lucy Bernholz makes in her analysis of yesterday's discussion about philanthropy in Second Life by the MacArthur Foundation. I predict the same fate for Second Life and other 3D-Virtual Words. " The conversation started - lets hope (and help) it continues.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2011

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is now up – you can check out the blog and conversation on the SSIR opinion blog , or read it reposted below. Making social change is not reliant on a tax exempt status. On & Offline Engagement. Online is great for organizing. The key is making the connection.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

This is a terrific presentation from Lee Raine from the Pew Internet and American Life Project that looks at the issue being “hyperconnected” or “over connected” to the web, mobile technologies and social media. It is the same title of Raine’s recent book. What will the future 2020 be like?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2007

When I saw the title of this post, " I'm Engaged ," I thought he was talking about the report that The Network Centric Advocacy Blog mentions as a must-read for advocacy and communication staff called Activation Point. Social Network Fragmentation. Social network fragmentation? Social networking burnout?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

Idealware's Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide is a good place to make your basecamp. It lays a good foundation for what sort of resources are required for photo and video creation, how to get started, which platforms to use for what, as well as tools on the rise. it an essential part of your social strategy.

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Care2

APRIL 26, 2011

It’s no secret that Facebook and Twitter have been duking it out in hopes of being crowned King/Queen of social networks. While both networks have changed the way organizations do outreach and marketing, which social network is more valuable in generating click-throughs and increasing your website traffic?

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

After all, associations have been in the "social networking" business long before Facebook and Twitter became household names, Lehman says. This is why social media has been so successfully adopted by associations and integrated into their existing marketing mix. Social networking is another layer that enables that.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2010

As more and more nonprofits and individuals flock to social networks, creating acacophony of fundraising pitches and the subsequent cause fatigue, how can organizations scale? charity:water was one of the first to create it's own social network for fundraising. They want to create a world with more birthdays!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 2011

Social Networking Sites Move Into Charity World – NYTimes.com – "Crowdrise, Jumo, Causecast, Causes on Facebook and others try to use social networking and crowdsourcing to build interest in charities and causes, and to help them attract donations. " Free music.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 29, 2010

At this year's SXSW the hot new technology tool was location-based social network tools such as Gowalla and FourSquare. A location-based social network is a social networking platform that is built around the idea of " where you are " and you use it on your mobile phone.

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NetWits

MARCH 7, 2011

There are a ton of great activities, networking opportunities and sessions focused on the non-profit space this year – one of which Blackbaud will be moderating. It should be a great conversation between (check out the panelists below) social networking providers and their non-profit users. Follow Frank on Twitter.

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NonProfit Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Tatyana Kapkan is a guest contributor for Nonprofit Hub and an Online Marketing Strategist for FundRazr, Canada’s largest crowdfunding platform with deep social media integration. Nowadays, some people say they donate in order to make an impact in somebody’s life. Make a Wish List. Measurable Outcome.

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MARCH 29, 2023

Teaching volunteers valuable life skills. They can network with new people and practice important skills that can be helpful in the workplace. Your volunteer programs can create opportunities to bring like-minded people together and learn from those who come from different walks of life. Make your volunteer program inclusive.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" million total (500,000 active monthly) residents of Second Life.

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MARCH 31, 2021

To brand your organization and ensure that branding is maintained across your marketing platforms, you’ll need to design a comprehensive brand narrative that will last the test of time and communicate that clearly across all who are in charge of conveying it. Social Networks: Which social networks do your organization have profiles on?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 20, 2009

." Craig Newmark: A Nerd’s Take On The Future Of News Media - Craig Newmark, the founder of Craigslist.org, has a great post on Huffington Post - it's applicable to all those creating content, sharing news, and pushing information out via online platforms. "There

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NonProfit Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2016

In every walk of life — from finding new music, to picking a restaurant, to booking a vacation — consumers now have unsurpassed control over the experience. Mobile App Report from comScore, mobile is now the top digital platform, taking up a 60 percent share of online activity. It’s keeping us stuck. Understanding Today’s Donors.

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Care2

JULY 17, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" To help accomplish this, they launched a wiki this week. Contribute your ideas here.

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Care2

JULY 16, 2008

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" To help accomplish this, they launched a wiki this week. Contribute your ideas here.

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Tech Soup

JULY 3, 2013

His fan base skyrocketed overnight, giving even more exposure to his platform. Donors Event Fundraising News Online Activism Online Fundraising Social Networking philanthropy social media causes online community nonprofits online collaboration TechSoup nonprofit digital storytelling tsfundraising tsteespring'

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Tech Soup

MAY 14, 2013

Lam is harnessing social media to spark civic engagement and drive global giving and volunteerism. He is the creator and host of GoInspireGo.com (GIG), a multimedia platform that "uses social networking for social change." Watch a step-by-step guide for how to participate in Second Life.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2016

So, why another social network, especially one where the focus is to create content, not consume and the culture of it is rather secretive? As this Snap Chat 101 for business people in the Wall Street Journal points out, “Facebook is for major life updates. Your friend from third grade just had her 10th baby!) .”

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

It was a broad gathering including everyone from consultants to students to startups – and nonprofits ranging from the San Francisco Bay Area focused Stride Center to the global fundraising platform Kiva.org. Think Strategically About Your Social Media Presence. Happy People Give More and Giving People Are Happier.

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AFP Blog

JULY 5, 2011

Social Media Decision Trees: When To Dive Deeper | Community Organizer 2.0 : "My time is so stretched nowadays between personal life and professional life that when a new social platform such as today’s launch of Google comes around, I wonder: do I have time for yet another social network?

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