Care2

AUGUST 3, 2012

As political campaigns and nonprofits gear up for the election cycle, I thought I would share this infographic that attempts to map the politics of social media properties like Facebook and websites like Wikipedia. Predictive modeling was then used to map the politics of the social web.

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Social Network Network Wikipedia Reddit 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 14, 2012

Every second of every day nonprofits around the world are posting status updates, tweets, and messages on social networks attached to avatars with cropped art work and/or unreadable text. Be used consistently on all social networks to build a synergistic, recognizable brand across the Social Web.

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Avatar Examples Kiva Asia 238

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

MAY 14, 2012

Every second of every day nonprofits around the world are posting status updates, tweets, and messages on social networks attached to avatars with cropped art work and/or unreadable text. Be used consistently on all social networks to build a synergistic, recognizable brand across the Social Web.

Avatar 170

Avatar Examples Kiva Asia 170

Judi Sohn

JULY 3, 2011

I couldn’t stomach looking at even one more new social networking/collaboration site that no one would care about in 6 minutes, much less 6 months. It’s a paradigm shift in large scale at-your-fingertips social networking. Established social sharing model (blogs, Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, etc.):

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Google Learning Social Network Nonprofit 165

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 16, 2010

Countless nonprofits flocked to Ning to create social networks. Since I’m not a social media guru, I’ve generally kept my opinions about this to myself. Or is it free because it is a start up in search for a business model (Ning)? But now that Ning isn’t free anymore , I’m going to carp some.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 1, 2022

In analog communication, individuals generally reach what is called the Dunbar Number , a limit of about 150 stable social connections. NLP is useful for an AI model to identify the intent of a person based on what they say or what they type. Collect rich, labeled data to train conversation models. Natural-language processing.

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Fundraising Analytics Analysis Nonprofit 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Ivan Booth has an excellent post about outcomes for Social Networks - it's organizing, not mobilizing. Bake for 60 minutes in a logic model. What it all comes down to is that we're focusing on organizing people into a permanent anti-genocide movement (and much of that happens in a decentralized, self-organized.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 3, 2018

This way of working requires a different, more participatory leadership model and mindset that Allison Fine and I first wrote about in The Networked Nonprofit and others have written about called “networked leadership.” New power is behind some of the most impactful movements (and business models) of the decade.

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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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Awareness Project Data Map 99

Connection Cafe

APRIL 30, 2009

Nonprofit association NTEN , consultants Common Knowledge and social networking software providers ThePort conducted a joint study of nonprofit organization and their use of and attitudes towards social networking tools. The survey asked about two types of social networking presences a nonprofit organization could have.

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Social Network Network Social Survey 20

Connection Cafe

APRIL 7, 2016

Philanthropy is an integral part of the human narrative; in diverse communities and for women, it may look and feel different from typical social norms. This enables the organization to build bridges and develop social networks within the communities. What works for men may not work for women.

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Model Donor United States Philanthropy 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2006

What's cool is that the BrainJam uses a World Cafe model and the other day I learned that Juanita Brown , the co-originator of the World Cafe will be in the room! I'm going on an extended trip (10 days) which kicks off with the blogher conference and ends with NCDD conference - with lots inbetween.

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Wild Apricot

MAY 11, 2010

In fact, their Web Posting Response Assement flow chart can serve as a strong models to guide your staff in best practices of online conversation.( Tags: nptech Best practices online community Blogging Social networking Non-profit Communications social media diagram. read more ).

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Social Media Media Chart Social 77

TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

Whether to make us work harder, or make a little bit of extra cash , Facebook’s new algorithm has made the social network a pay to play model, making it difficult for nonprofits to penetrate their Likers’ news feeds. But, with a little bit of extra leg work, there are ways to increase your chances of being seen.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

on the Social Web must come to an end – that until we start paying for premium services ( and staff time ), nonprofits will continue to be at the mercy of for-profit revenue models and non-existent customer service, but that’s another blog post. Related Links: Webinar: Facebook and Facebook Apps for Nonprofits.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 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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Saleforce Nonprofit

MARCH 14, 2022

The pandemic and the shift online has helped them connect with people who share their values and find diverse role models. If you’re a cancer research foundation or a hospital network, you don’t need to pivot to working on antiracism or climate action. You’ll reach them on social media platforms or in their text messages.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

It is important to understand that social media is just one channel, primarily for engagement and connection tactics, but organizations will need to use other channels like email. It is also important to be mindful of how different generations use online social networking and the trends.

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Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 15, 2022

Donors can donate to the classroom project of their choice and then invite social network friends, fans and followers to join their efforts. It’s definitely not a “build it and they will come” model. They close the loop by providing photos of each project taking place with a cost report showing how donations were spent.

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Tools Online Giving Tips 75

Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2010

Recent changes in Ning’s business model (see News & Views About Change for updates) have Network Creators wondering whether to pay to keep hosting their online communities on the Ning platform, or to start looking at alternatives. Back in 2008, founder Marc.( read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 18, 2016

Nonprofits have to pay full price for advertising on social media. Nonprofits couldn’t expect social media to be free forever. Social networks are for-profits enterprises and their revenue models are almost entirely based on advertising revenue. Just block and forget. But $3 for a click-though on an ad?!

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Social Media Media Social ROI 100

Care2

APRIL 21, 2010

As social networks try and become profitable they are experimenting with new ad models and trying to drive more traffic to increase ad revenue. Also, “advertising on social networks has a poor track record.&# Kim has a point and success depends on your goals. If you are looking for solid acquisition (i.e.

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Profit Change Social Social Network 55

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Apparently, the data stays in the container (the social network site) and probably can’t move beyond it. We don’t want to have the same application on multiple social networks. We want applications that can use data from multiple social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

My Three Words for 2011 inspired by Harold Jarche's Networked Learning Model. In 2010, my three words were Networked, Generosity, and Full of Life. Over the past decade, the Internet and social media have been one of my primary sources for professional learning. Then, try to think in even broader terms.

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Share Reflection Social Media Model 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

Think about all those marathons or walking events for social causes that have been around before Facebook. But the idea of doing this through your online social networks has become normalized in the last few years as online social networks have become intertwined with our lives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2013

It sounds like they have adapted the Khan Academy model. The more exciting models have evolved past the traditional lecture-style instructional styles and incorporate peer learning, self-directed learning, and collaboration. Micro lessons on video, exercises, coaching, measure progress and put it online for free.

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Analytics Google Digital Free 106

Eric Jacobsen Blog

AUGUST 2, 2019

Do I have a good social network? Do I lead by modeling high performance? Do I tap into my talents each day, or am I simply coasting? Do I embrace innovation and new ideas, or do I tend to be complacent? Am I emotionally committed to my job? Do I allow fear to compromise my job satisfaction?

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Attitude Chart Leadership Exercise 40

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I spent the last two days at the TechSoup Global Summit getting inspiration overload about social media, networks, social network mapping, networks of networks, global peer learning, building a sector, nonprofit technology, and many other ideas I’m passionate about. Modeling the Network Mindset.

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NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

But today's technologies have the potential to go much further -- the potential for "constructive disruption" that enables social mission organizations to achieve dramatically greater impact. New Models of Social Change. Nonprofits are also seeking to effectively use these powerful tools for social change.

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Change Social Model Myanmar 73

NTEN

MARCH 18, 2010

But today's technologies have the potential to go much further -- the potential for "constructive disruption" that enables social mission organizations to achieve dramatically greater impact. New Models of Social Change. Nonprofits are also seeking to effectively use these powerful tools for social change.

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Change Social Model Myanmar 73

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 12, 2015

Disruptive Model: School Project Crowdfunding. Disruptive Model: Social Network. Why Facebook is a Fundraising Game Changer: John Haydon, blogger and author of Facebook Marketing for Dummies , believes that without Facebook pushing the limits of how people use social media, fundraising wouldn’t be as social.

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Platform Giving Fundraising Game 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

New models like social networking and text messaging rank near the bottom. But I would argue that the crowdfunding model is as old as the pedestal the Statue of Liberty stands upon, and that most nonprofits are missing the critical step that makes a crowdfunding campaign successful. He had a platform and an audience.

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Influence New York Marketing New York City 95

Tech Soup

APRIL 30, 2013

" Making the process by which to share transparent and modeling successful stories is key. Get your community involved in your distribution strategy by using social share options so they can share across social networks. Social Networking Web 2.0

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Storytelling Share Social Social Network 54

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 10, 2011

Since networked learning happens in the context of an ecosystem, perhaps Gary Hayes Transmedia Storytelling model or Lini Srivastava’s Transmedia Activism model. . Emergence in networked learning comes signaling to your networks – hey learning is taking place over here – come engage.

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Public Learning Wiki Taxonomy 103

Care2

JANUARY 27, 2014

Should your organization adopt a similar model and share popular memes and videos with your audience on Facebook to generate more engagement? Online Advocacy Online Fundraising Online Marketing Social Networking Trends Web 2.0' What about Facebook?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2013

Once this is established, along with goals – the methodology to measure your network relies on having a baseline methodology and using Social Network Analysis. The latter can be a very geeky topic, requiring expertise in statistics, understanding social network analysis terminology, and hard to master software.

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