NTEN

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

What is a niche social network? . A niche social network is an online community drawn together by a shared location, demographic, or interest -- or combination of the three. Examples of niche social networks include: . Also, make sure to ask respected members of your local nonprofit community.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 24, 2010

An initiative of TechSoup Global, NetSquared is a global community of organizations and individuals leading the way in social change through technology. As Amy explains in her post, local NetSquared chapters have been quickly springing up all over the world: there might even be one in your city. Offline, we take things local!

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NTEN

AUGUST 10, 2010

In chatting with my hosts at the Colorado Nonprofit Association, they made it clear that the nonprofits I would be talking with work on a different scale, and I would need to address how nonprofits that work in small towns and rural spaces can use social media. Transportation is an issue and social media helps overcome that.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Guatemala: The Social Good Summit Global Conversation 2013 - Guatemala. Honolulu, HI: Overview of Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Wellington, New Zealand: A very social, cool little capital talk: #net2welly Social Media Sept (2 of 3). Don’t have a local NetSquared Local group?

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 12, 2016

But it often is the local marketing that comes from trusted, known recommendations that can garner the most benefit. So how can development directors and nonprofits combine the increased interest in online giving and the importance of a local connection? Search engines look for addresses and phone numbers for local optimization.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Discussions about green jobs and green economy policies occurred from local to national levels. Many engaged in those events have continued to be involved in the issue, if not the organization, and some have taken up leadership roles locally or even nationally. Larger numbers of friends/fans/followers indicate strength.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2020

Because gaming fundraisers are often highly dependent on existing social networks, your nonprofit should be especially familiar with best practices for peer-to-peer fundraising. Try reaching out to local gaming communities or gamers who have staged an event in the past or plan on staging one in the future.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 24, 2009

How can a small nonprofit organization, with limited time and resources for social media, find the right people to connect with in that microblogging crowd? Social networking Twitter maps application search social media. Try your TPS.( read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

A social media following doesn’t guarantee that exclusive pedigree. Although an expert who comes with a big social network would be at the top of my list. You might even begin your search by following related hashtags on social platforms or industry forums. Influencers are not necessarily thought leaders.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Note from Beth: As visiting scholar at the Packard Foundation, I'm connecting with other people who are studying and learning about how networks work. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 20, 2010

Over the last few years, the NetSquared Local network (a project of TechSoup Global's) has grown from just a few groups in only a couple countries, to 70+ groups in 21+ countries! Those local groups are organized by volunteers passionate about building community at the intersection of technology and social change.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 4, 2011

Two recent advocacy victories this week by PETA and my former colleagues at Defenders of Wildlife are a great reminder of a little practiced truth: organizations are seeing greater (and often easier) success in leveraging online advocacy to change policy at the state and local level.

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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. Recently, many of these NetSquared Local meetings are being streamed live on the Internet via livestream or online recording.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

In addition there are also popular awareness days that are national and local (search“awareness days”). It should also detail as least three actions that your donors and supporters can take on the awareness day, such as make a donation, sign a petition, share the page with their social networks, become a volunteer, and so on.

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NonProfit Hub

JANUARY 14, 2021

Make friends with your local media: TV (don’t forget programs on local PBS stations), newspapers (both daily and weekly), and radio (a local station, affiliated with a national outlet can be a conduit to a national story). A local TV story could lead to its affiliate network’s interest.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Add social networking icons. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your social networking communities. Add a website, blog, and social networking pitch to your “Thank You for Subscribing” e-mail.

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OneCause

JUNE 15, 2023

At its core, Peer-to-Peer fundraising (also known as peer-to-peer or Social Fundraising) refers to any fundraiser that uses supporter networks to raise money for your cause. Yep, your fundraisers’ social networks are here to help at year-end!

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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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Greater Giving

JANUARY 4, 2024

Whether it’s raising funds for a disaster relief effort, collecting school supplies for underprivileged children, or gathering essentials for a local shelter, this versatility makes them adaptable to a myriad of causes. The ability to leverage the connectivity of social networks enhances the visibility and success of donation drives.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 21, 2011

Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 10, 2018

Pinterest remains one of the fastest growing social media platforms, reportedly closing in on 250 million users, the majority of whom are women. . As a general trend, women make up more of the population on social networking sites than men do – but on Pinterest, they make up a whopping 81% of active users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 14, 2006

I just had to get that out before I connect to social networking. In addition, we did some social networking with some local Cambodian folks who came from Lowell, Cranston, and Revere to attend the performance. It was a fusion of khmer/American artistry like I haven't seen.

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 9, 2014

15% Social / Networking events. 12% Discounts to local businesses. Here’s a list of the top reasons volunteers keep coming back, according to volunteer consultancy company , Software Advice : 27% convenient scheduling. 24% Proof of work’s impact. 23% Professional development.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

While 22NTC will be virtual, we’re considering what kinds of small, local social networking events may be possible simultaneously. Many factors will contribute to whether or how these come to be offered, including accessibility, community health, local guidelines, and practical capacity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

million mentions on social media). The United States has Give Local America Day (May 1, 2018). Each state organizes giving campaigns through local community foundations. $68 Prominently feature the date, hashtag, a fundraising goal, a “Donate” button , links to your social networks, and an e-newsletter opt-in.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

MAY 25, 2022

Through a range of projects that combine science and technology, such as monitoring air and water quality and local wildlife, students develop a wealth of skills applicable to their futures—from learning to own and take responsibility for an entire project to discovering the impact of data analysis and sharing at local and global levels. “In

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NetWits

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Do you offer local or national programs? Do you put on local activities? Share what you do and ask for enewsletter subscriptions on social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter, etc). Social media is no longer seen as a fad or waste of time or thing that young people do. Do you run fundraising events?

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TechImpact

OCTOBER 22, 2014

The popular professionally-focused social networking site has empowered millions of people around the world to find new jobs and foster a meaningful relationships. Local church bulletins. By focusing part of your search to local churches, you’re refining your search results, and connecting with a specific community.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 10, 2019

To promote your fundraiser even more and encourage sharing on social media platforms, try creating a fundraiser hashtag. Others can use this hashtag to easily find social media posts about your cause across platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Farm-to-Table Job Training: Grow Local Leaders.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

Social network communities are highly responsive to giving and promoting your nonprofit on cause awareness days provided that your nonprofit prepares at least one month in advance. 5: Give Local America Day — #GiveLocal15. 2: World Autism Awareness Day — #WorldAustismDay and #LIUB.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 16, 2013

By no means is this a scientific study with a large pool of data, but at the very least you can compare your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” process to this year’s 31 Favorite Nonprofits which range from small, local nonprofits to large, international nonprofits. National Campaign to Protect Social Security & Medicare.

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Socialbrite

MARCH 24, 2020

To mobilize the public and inspire change, nonprofits need the right tools, and this goes for social media marketing more than anything. There’s enormous potential in making the most of social media’s potential. Meanwhile, social media tools are there to help nonprofits with all of the above. Reputation management.

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sgEngage

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

It has taken off in recent years thanks in part to the ease of online giving and accessibility of social networks. Throughout the pandemic, we saw individuals far and wide rally around local and global causes and missions that were important to them.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in. Think of your website’s sidebar as free advertising space and utilize the space for important calls-to-action and to feature key content.

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ASU Lodestar Center

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Primarily, those that donate via digital platforms do so because they are influenced by their social network, not by what an organization accomplishes. Lastly, the social network effect will impact success in a positive way. Build relationships with donors over social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2006

After lunch, we took him to a local Cambodian grocery store and then for ice cream. Amazing lunch, amazing connections, amazing conversations! Mongkol was so happy with the food, particularly the sour soup, he photographed it! Here's a complete set of flickr photos from and here's Mongkol's photos.

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