Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. It was the final presentation of the website design and email marketing webinar.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 23, 2016

The rapid rise of social media and mobile technology has had a profound impact on website design and email marketing, yet many nonprofits have not yet adapted to the new aesthetics and functionality of a mobile, social Internet. It was the final presentation of the website design and email marketing webinar.

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Design email Websites Practice 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

There absolutely is a math to social and mobile media. If your nonprofit has a good content strategy in place and understands the power of integrating all your nonprofit’s communications channels (website, email, Facebook, texting, etc.), There is also a science to social and mobile media. Online Donations.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Based on data gleaned from the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , below are 27 stats about how NGOs worldwide are using online technology. 92% of global NGOs have a website. 92% of global NGOs have a website. Of those, 78% are mobile-compatible. 52% have used social media to report live. 3% use.NGO.

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Social Media Stats Media Technology 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

That was a 21% decrease from the previous year, but the decrease is mostly likely due to poor online fundraising practices , such as not having a mobile-optimized donate page and e-newsletter design. Prioritize mobile design. In addition, convert call-to-action links into call-to-action buttons for easy tapping on mobile devices.

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Newsletter Practice Social Media Social Network 267

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Owned by Facebook, Instagram is the largest mobile social network in the United States. Imagine being able to send your Instagram followers to mobile-optimized donate, text-to-give, or mobile wallet pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 16, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. To effectively use mobile and social media to raise funds on cause awareness days, you need to prepare months in advance. If you do so, add a “Fundraise” button and pitch your awareness day campaign page.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 27, 2016

92% of NGOs worldwide have a website. Payment methods accepted include credit cards (82%), PayPal (52%), direct debit (47%), mobile text (6%), and digital wallets (3%). Other social networks used by NGOs worldwide are LinkedIn (52%), YouTube (51%), Google+ (30%), Pinterest (22%), Tumblr (6%), and Snapchat (2%).

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South America North America Internet Stats 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

So much so that many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. This website tracks what sites are the most popular in the world today.

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Fun Resource Stats Wikipedia 236

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

The media had made Myspace, and social networking in general, out to be dangerous, life-threatening even. Executives were terrified by the legal implications of using social networking tools. Executives have come a long way in understanding the Social Web. Compile stats to share with executive staff.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 23, 2012

Contrary to its title, the last four chapters of Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits are dedicated to mobile technology and mobile fundraising. It is illegal to buy, sell, or trade mobile phone numbers, unlike e-mail and snail mail addresses. Add a “Subscribe to Receive Text Alerts!”

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BoardAssist

DECEMBER 20, 2016

10 Website Design and Email Marketing Best Practices for Nonprofits. 5 Must-Know Stats for Nonprofits. 55 % of email opens are now mobile. 10 Website Design Best Practices for NGOs. For your website and blog to be compatible with desktops, laptops, smartphones, smart TVs, etc., billion by 2020.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 30, 2011

That said, some things to keep in mind when posting Tips: Your Tips will most likely be viewed on mobile devices, so when possible link to mobile websites. Simply add posting Foursquare Tips to your weekly social media routine. Tips pop-up on mobile devices when people check-in near the Venues where you have posted Tips.

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Tips Mobile Stats Spam 194

Care2

AUGUST 31, 2010

Has the world gone mobile crazy? Apple’s app store just cracked a quarter million available mobile applications, Google’s Android is giving them a run for their money, and Microsoft is waiting in the wings with a Windows 7 Mobile. Does your organization have a mobile and app strategy? Tags: Mobile.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

Below are the 11 TwtPoll results that I think are the most telling: 1) Is your nonprofit planning on utilizing mobile technology in 2010 (live Tweeting, group texting, iPhone Apps, launching a mobile site)? [ [link] ]. 5% A social networking site (like Facebook). 39% Yes… it’s in the works. 10% Other.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 16, 2011

The focus is on Mobile Giving. I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. Here’s the description: Where and how do mobile and social strategy intersect. How do you combine mobile with the grassroots power of social media to successfully engage donors.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. To earn return on investment (ROI) from using social networking sites is a skill that requires an instinct for subtlety.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Add links to your nonprofit’s website, blog, and social networking communities. There’s way too much marketing happening on social networking sites and not enough storytelling. To earn return on investment (ROI) from using social networking sites is a skill that requires an instinct for subtlety.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

Six months ago I came pretty close to complete social media burnout. I was running over 20 social networking profiles, logging in seven days a week, and at minimum pulling 60-hour work weeks. If you are managing numerous social networking profiles Monday-Friday, then you need some down time on Saturday and Sunday.

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Social Media Media Management Tips 253

Care2

OCTOBER 15, 2013

But are these stats meaningful? Do these stats show your boss about how your organization is meeting its mission and making an actual impact? Last week during the Salsa Conference, I was asked this very question, why is social media data important - by Adrianne Burke, of Salsa Labs, during our panel Measuring Your Social Media.

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Care2

MARCH 23, 2012

35% of online fundraising came from emails and 65% came from other online sources like nonprofit’s own websites, social fundraising, etc. Social Media. For everyone 1000 email subscribers, nonprofits only have 12 mobile subscribers. Some maybe surprised by this stat given how prevalent mobile is today.

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Care2

JUNE 18, 2011

A new study by ComScore says that US Internet users spend 1 out of every 6 minutes online engaging with social networks. This is a significant increase from 2007 when ComScore reported that Internet users spent 1 out of every 12 minutes online using social networks. A Facebook page can replace your website.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 14, 2014

The following is an excerpt from Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

To lay a strong foundation for the successful long-term branding of your nonprofit on the Social Web, you need to define your primary goals and objectives. Are you using social media primarily to raise money? To increase your website traffic? To foster social good and create social change? To secure new volunteers?

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2011

Or are you reaching supporters through the latest channels that also includes email, social networks, mobile, DRTV (direct mail TV), and a robust website that is action driven and has optimized donation pages and donation flow ? To listen and view the webinar click here. You can also view the slides below.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

You can customize your donation pages so they look like part of your website (makes the donor experience smooth!) Qgiv provides non-profits with branded donation pages, mobile and text giving capabilities, plus options for on-site donation at events or other activities. and there’s a peer-to-peer fundraising tool, too.

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Tools Online Giving Tips 75

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). Increase Event Fundraising with Social Media.

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Care2

AUGUST 22, 2013

So you launched your new website and have an online marketing plan in hand to help you reach new audiences. Everyone at your organization thinks the new website is fantastic. How are you going to maintain the website and make it compelling over time? Produce a monthly website and online engagement report of key metrics.

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Online Tips Calendar Test 71

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2012

Kate Kilbourne is the Web & Social Media Manager at Camfed USA shares her experience. If Pinterest were a person, it would be a young, upwardly mobile female – an ideal potential Camfed supporter, or so I thought. Winning at Pinning – Guest Post by Kate Kilbourne. I am a Pinterest convert.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 5, 2014

Over the last two months Nonprofit Tech for Good presented a free webinar based on the newly released book Mobile for Good: A How-To Fundraising Guide for Nonprofits. Overview of Mobile for Good. All online communications are now mobile and social. There is an art and science to mobile and social media.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

This is the thing about online apps and mobile: they are the next big thing for nonprofits today. This session was an interesting look around the ever-evolving universe of online and mobile tools used to mobilize people online. Some stats about text message users: over 80% come from email lists.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2010

Foursquare, and other location-based social networks like Gowalla , Whrrl , Causeworld and more are all the rage these days. You can login to Foursquare (via its website) and see your “stats”. Tags: Tools and Tactics mobile foursquare. Learn more and see if there is a 501 Tech NYC in your community here.).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 10, 2010

I immediately downloaded the Apps for the social networking sites that I regularly use as well as the few Apps that were available from the nonprofit sector. I browse mobile websites. But in all honestly, I have shifted away from using Apps to using mobile websites more on my iPhone. Love my iPhone.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

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!" Take a look at the stats below. Reader Comments (7) Excellent stats Allyson.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

Many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed by the all choices – and as the Mobile Web and related start-ups continue to grow, prepare to be mind-boggled by all the new technology options available to your nonprofit in coming years. Ideal for mobile social networkers, this $.99 e-Newsletter. Dipity :: dipity.com.

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NTEN

JULY 14, 2011

Websites today are often full-blown applications. Developing apps and websites that take advantage of the power of the Facebook platform is of paramount importance for nonprofits. The City of San Francisco has done a great job so far on their data website, providing plenty of examples. What are APIs? Donations and Payments.

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