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Online communities 101: The benefits of leveraging an online community platform

Nimble AMS

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Associations can utilize online community platforms to create a virtual environment for members to connect.

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Mastering Social Networking as a Volunteer

Amy Sample Ward

The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer. And the content – is that a platform or application that supports that kind of content? Mastering social networking as a volunteer. What do you think?

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Social Networking Strategies: The Limits of Cutting and Pasting

Amy Sample Ward

My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up on the opinion blog – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or read the full post below. Here are a few reasons why using multiple social networking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort. Community First.

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How Nonprofits Can Leverage Organic Social Media to Increase Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Social platforms are all about relationships first. Ask followers for input on an upcoming campaign or what they want to see more of on your platforms. 100s of the world’s top nonprofits trust GoodUnited to help grow their mission on social networks – including Susan G. Educate and inform your audience.

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Expanding Your Donor Network Through Fundraising Events

Bloomerang

But these events are not only about maintaining existing relationships; they also provide a unique opportunity to tap into the extended networks of your donors—by attracting their friends to your cause. Opt for events that foster a social atmosphere and provide networking opportunities.

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SXSW: Future of Social Networks

Amy Sample Ward

Social networks will be like air.&#. The people who “own&# those relationships need to start working together to integrate the platforms. 3 things need to make social networks like air: Identity - who are you? pick your friends once - social networking fatigue. Contacts - who you know?

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Report Release: The 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks

NTEN

Another NTC means more great studies about nonprofit technology released, including the 2012 " Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmarks Report." for yourself: > Download the 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report. It's free! >