Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 24, 2011

My colleagues at The Monitor Institute just published a study called “ Disruption: Evolving Models of Engagement and Support ,&# a national study of member-based advocacy organizations. View more documents from Working Wikily. The study was funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, The John S. and James L. and James L.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Instagram, the popular Millennial photo sharing site, is gaining traction with world leaders, government leaders and nonprofit executive directors. Aside from having a personal branding strategy, what exactly makes an effective personal brand for a nonprofit leader? Instagram is about photo sharing and tell stories in photos.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Large-Format Photography.

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Tech Soup

MAY 18, 2015

Braided River, a Seattle-based nonprofit publishing company, has undertaken 16 conservation projects to date with just three staff people. Braided River combines the arts of photography and literature to create books, media campaigns, and museum exhibits about preserving North America's wild places. Large-Format Photography.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The IFC is amazing global community of fundraising professionals, representing nonprofits working in every continent of the globe. The conference had 1,000 delegates and offers high quality production values and advanced content sessions as well as incredible networking opportunities. Marcelo Iniarra (@marceloiniarra) October 17, 2014.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Below are six tips for nonprofits that want to use digital storytelling to engage donors and boost giving. Avoid using stock photography, since this turns off donors. For example, Children's National uses a platform that lets families raise funds for its cause. Image 8: Children's National. About the Author.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Greg Ligon, our guest blogger for the Social Media for Nonprofits conference, is an online communications professional with experience in building a brand via online channels, social media communications, and website content development. million software, hardware, and online services to 160,000 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs worldwide.

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NTEN

MAY 17, 2013

While there is an increasing number of youth-facing nonprofits that employ organizational Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, the usage of separate, professional, Facebook profiles and Twitter accounts can be a more meaningful way to engage young people. Jason Shim is passionate about the intersection of nonprofits, youth, and technology.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 21, 2016

For the sixth year, TechSoup's annual challenge will help nonprofits learn how to increase their storytelling skills for fundraising and advocacy purposes. They become the means for nonprofits, NGOs, religious centers, and social enterprise organizations to reach out to customers and enhance their brand. Learn more.

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Tech Soup

JUNE 7, 2017

If you're looking to raise some extra capital for your nonprofit, selling online can be a great way to go — generating publicity as well as funds for your cause. Here's how to make the most of e-commerce for your nonprofit in 2017. How could you make this work for your nonprofit? Try Different Channels.

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JANUARY 13, 2012

We’re about to see Pinterest use among nonprofit organizations explode. I’m always intrigued to see how nonprofits find creative ways to use new social media tools, but I didn’t think seriously about Pinterest’s potential for nonprofits until I read Joe Waters and Beth Kanter’s thoughts.

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Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 4, 2019

A: Many members of the Georgia Tech Foundation Board of Trustees have inspired me by what they have achieved professionally, which is often on a national corporate leadership level, but also by the admirable way these same people conduct themselves as human beings. More about Dwight: Dwight D.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 8, 2014

In 2004, Joaquin began the National Public Lightpath, advocating high-speed, fiber-optic network as the next generation of the Internet. She founded The Storytelling Nonprofit to help nonprofits connect in more meaningful ways with donors through stories and stewardship. Erinn Andrews. Bailey Rosser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 4, 2012

Note From Beth: I’m a huge fan of Giving Days because they raise the awareness, engagement, and donations to nonprofits and being generous. Last week, we watched as a national day of giving and awareness campaign for “Giving Tuesday” unfold and spur spikes in donations.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2015

These socks were made for walkin'' The 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Austin, TX was a-mazing! Advice from #15NTC , Tessa Srebro, VolunteerMatch [2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference] Part 1 - How do I configure it? ChangeON Trendspotting: 2015 Nonprofit Technology Conference , Debra Askanase, Community Organizer 2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2008

National Congress coming up in Oct 2009 will focus attention on the current position of worldwide research. We have a concept for a national photography competition in conjunction with the Congress ??? " I pointed her to the WeAreMedia Module 1: Should Your Nonprofit Embrace Social Media or Not? Here's a few steps.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We all know that running a nonprofit requires fundraising , but how do you plan a fundraiser ? Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just getting started, you can raise more money if you take the time to get your plans in place first before you start working on a fundraiser for your nonprofit. Where do you even begin?

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

Sustainable Table , a project of the nonprofit, GRACE, defines sustainable as: "A product can be considered sustainable if its production enables the resources from which it was made to continue to be available for future generations." To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition.

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Connection Cafe

MAY 14, 2010

Online fundraising programs are presenting new and effective ways for nonprofit organizations to raise more money and reach a wider audience more than ever, especially when integrated with other nonprofit organization communications efforts. Author: Jordan Viator.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 6, 2012

I was curious about what I could learn if I did an informal benchmark study of a few nonprofit Pinterest users. Rick Kats kindly sent me a spreadsheet of metrics for 6 nonprofits that were early adopters, using it consistently and best practices. All are large nonprofits with large regional, national, or international audiences.

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NTEN

MARCH 1, 2011

By Steve Spiker, Director of Research & Technology, Urban Strategies Council As more and more people are bombarded with maps from every media source, many nonprofits find themselves asking “How can we use maps in our work?” – followed by, “Just how hard can it be for us to make maps for our work?” Below are five of our favorite tools.

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Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Monday rolls around, and you find yourself posting yet another press release to your nonprofit website’s blog. Your nonprofit blog can be much more than just a newsreel—your blog can spread awareness about your cause, find new donors , and strengthen relationships with current supporters. Think again! Let’s dive in!

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

MAY 25, 2020

6 Great Nonprofit Social Media Accounts. 6 nonprofit social media accounts you should be following, and how you can improve your own. More and more nonprofits are utilising social media to gain supporters and share their message. Explore the possibility of a humorous campaign for your nonprofit. National Geographic.

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Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Its focus on exciting and compelling imagery and video that supporters love has seen it used by millions of brands around the world – and it works for nonprofits too. This means that Instagram is filled with compelling images and brilliant photography, and your content can be very interesting and engaging for your audiences.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 18, 2007

which was a remix of Marnie Webb 's Ten Ways Nonprofits Can Change the World. I'll be using a new online learning platform that I haven't used before and the participants are a slightly different audience than nonprofit staff or at least I think. Photo Sharing around an organization's programs/mission - Global and National Youth Day.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 15, 2014

What happens when 14 nonprofit experts come together to share tried-and-true donor retention strategies, tips and ideas? You end up with an extremely useful resource for any nonprofit professional looking to improve donor retention rates. By Pamela Grow : No BS nonprofit fundraising. Philosopher & baker of pies. On Twitter.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

Effective nonprofit web design matters more than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing guidelines, and a disrupted economy have all completely changed business-as-usual for nonprofits. For instance, there are a few foundational nonprofit web development strategies your team should definitely implement.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

” After spending five years living and breathing networks and measurement and designing and delivering many, many nonprofit capacity building programs, my focus is going to be on how nonprofits can apply measurement and their networks to learn for impact. Susmita De, Nonprofit-Share (Chief Operating Officer).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 27, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. 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.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

The children are ages 6-16, and they're making huge strides by leading a national movement against child rape in Zimbabwe. For me, that meant photography, which I have done since I was eight, and traveling, which I love. Betty and six of her high school English students founded an organization called the Girl Child Network.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Since 2010, it has grown tremendously from a simple photo-sharing app to a platform where businesses and nonprofits alike get to share their stories and advocacies. Here are eight essential Instagram tips for nonprofits. . With 127 million followers to date, National Geographic has certainly mastered the art of Instagram.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 19, 2007

Women for Women is a nonprofit that pairs women survivors of war with women sponsors all over the world. Sissel of the Sissel Byington Photography blog sponsors a women each year. women war nonprofit survivor And one of their roles is to bring their voice."

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