Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Note From Beth: Colleague Ben Rigby, co-founder and CTO of Sparked , a micro-volunteering networked has a problem. The site matches skills-based volunteers with nonprofits to do just in time projects like logo or business card design, marketing help, and other small volunteering tasks. Interested?

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Wild Apricot

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Enter Sparked.com, the world's first micro-volunteering network! Tags: networking nonprofit non-profit Non-profit technology nptech volunteer volunteering Volunteers. For small nonprofits, it can be a real challenge to move those online supporters from "Like" to concrete action. read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Facebook has been a highly effective tool and is the strongest in communicating the message of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, but also allows people to connect and offer support to each other. Averaging 3,000 referrals per week to www.pancan.org from social networking outlets.

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Tech Soup

MAY 26, 2011

The final installment of TechSoup's Social Media Mondays tweetchat series, an interactive companion to its Nonprofit Social Media 101 wiki , covered the topic of tagging. Tagging, a feature found across many social media channels, is used to help surface content during searches.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2010

Join Allison Fine and me on June 21st at 1-2 PM PST/4-5 PM EST for the launch of The Networked Nonprofit published by Jossey-Bass. Today, Allison Fine and I, along with Marc Sirkin and Danielle Brigida did a free webinar for care2 about The Networked Nonprofit. Tags: Networked Nonprofit. Their flickr group is an example.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media. The social media posts that get the most engagement often include strong examples of mission impact, surprising facts, spotlights on special groups like kids and volunteers, or useful tools and resources.

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Robert Weiner

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

The results of two new surveys paint a bleak picture of the effectiveness of social media for fundraising and volunteer recruitment. The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? " Tags: TechSoup.

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Bloomerang

MAY 26, 2022

Your board members, volunteers, and current donors are some of the strongest advocates for your cause because they’re already invested in seeing your mission succeed. For example, offer a free branded t-shirt to volunteers who bring a friend to a volunteer opportunity, or to donors who invite a loved one to a fundraising event.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2010

Jessica Kirkwood , VP for Social Media,HandsOn Network agreed to write this about their latest social media experiment and what they were learning. Behind the Scenes Experimentation with Social Gaming for Social Good from HandsOn Network by Jessica Kirkwood. About 23% of those tagged are joining the game. Is that good?

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Qgiv

JULY 21, 2022

Known as the largest professional social networking platform, LinkedIn is the go-to resource for millions of job-seekers, professionals, and businesses to network and connect. Before you can begin networking, you need to create your company page. Your header should also include a short tag line. Create your company page.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 26, 2009

If you missed The Chronicle of Philanthropy's June 23 online discussion Using Social Networks to Promote Good Causes , the transcript is now available. Previously she worked for the Future of Music Coalition and was a law clerk at Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts of Massachusetts. Tags: TechSoup.

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sgEngage

AUGUST 28, 2023

It takes thorough, effective planning to create a holiday fundraiser, find the volunteers to make it happen, and get your message in front of the right audience. Thank donors and volunteers often. Here’s how a traditional P2P fundraiser works: You recruit volunteers to fundraise on your nonprofit’s behalf.

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Bloomerang

APRIL 26, 2023

Profile Your Supporters & Volunteers You have your volunteers supporting your cause. Among other strategies for volunteer engagement , creating a profile on your volunteers and giving them a shoutout is an ideal way to engage and thank them. Quotes by Influencers Take this opportunity to up your networking game.

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Greater Giving

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Implement name tags, offer personalized greetings, and create opportunities for one-on-one interaction with key staff and board members. Create breakout areas specific to your work, provide interactive tours of your facilities, or organize networking opportunities based on shared interests.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 16, 2010

Yesterday, an advanced copy of our book, The Networked Nonprofit , arrived. The 2010 National Conference on Volunteering and Service. The Networked Nonprofit: Beth Kanter And Allison Fine Tell Orgs How To Use Technology To Their Advantage Huffington Post, Jonathan Harris. The Networked Nonprofit by Gibran Rivera.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I’d like to use this post to share some of the responses to the Networked Nonprofit at different book events and online during the past month and let you know about upcoming events in November. Networked Nonprofit in Vegas. And, they all got copies of Networked Nonprofit (thank you James!) Photo by KK. Here’s a few.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. One of the most effective ways to turn prospects into supporters, generate buzz about your nonprofit, and build loyalty with your volunteers and donors is to use user-generated storytelling.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 30, 2023

They support a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs nationwide. Their network reaches children, seniors, and families no matter where they live or spend time. Founder John van Hengel developed the concept of food banking when he was a soup kitchen volunteer. It’s popular ,” Aaron shared.

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Robert Weiner

JUNE 23, 2009

The speakers include: Danielle Brigida , the social-media outreach coordinator at the National Wildlife Federation, in Washington, DC where she manages the organization’s voice on online networks such as Facebook, MySpace, Care2, Change.org, Digg, and StumbleUpon. Tags: TechSoup.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 22, 2010

This week (April 18th to 25th) is National Volunteer Week in the US. Chances are if you work or volunteer for a nonprofit you already know that. Maybe you even have a favorite volunteer and you're planning a special recognition of their efforts this week. Try 'em out, pitch in for a good cause, and who knows? Start here.

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VQ Strategies

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

The most common topic of discussion in meetings lately and the theme of many sessions during this unusual fall conference season is the need to advocate for volunteer engagement as a strategy to help sustain organizations during these challenging times. Clearly, our need to advocate for volunteer engagement is more vital than ever.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2010

This morning Allison Fine and I got up extra early for a Bagels and Books Event for The Networked Nonprofit at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service here in NYC. Tags: Networked Nonprofit Organizational Culture. Do Internal Road Shows: This is important in larger organizations. Opening up [.].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2010

Here's some specific examples of how, if you're a techie, you can find ways to donate your technical expertise or time to Haiti or some of the many ways techies are helping out: The Crisis Commons facilitates partnerships and maintains a network of technology volunteers to respond to specific needs in times of crisis.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

At the start of any workshop I lead related to virtual volunteering, I ask the audience, "How many of you are engaging with volunteers virtually?" Take for example the webinar I did recently for TechSoup's audience on the best assignments for online volunteers. And the numbers always change.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2010

This is a quick roundup of some of the wonderful reviews, blog posts, photos, and videos of The Networked Nonprofit. The Networked Nonprofit is Available on Kindle! I don’t yet have a kindle, so I was thrilled to see this tweet from CuriousLee with a photo he shared on our Networked Nonprofit flickr group.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

According to one Quora volunteer, it has grown significantly in the past few weeks, indicating that it may have surpassed a tipping point. Prior to the holidays I ignored them because I just couldn’t stomach “yet another social network.” So, what made me go check it out? So, what made me go check it out?

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Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

One way to engage with your donors on social media for GivingTuesday is to create a hashtag challenge for people to participate and tag you in. Since the giving day is already heavily focused on social media, host a network peer-to-peer campaign and have participants post your GivingTuesday fundraiser to their personal social networks.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In early 2018, a band of adventurers who came to be known as the Salesforce.org Trailhead Editorial Board set out to reach customers, partners, and pro bono volunteers with a comprehensive menu of skills-based training. Broadcast: Tell your network about nonprofit, education, philanthropy, and pro bono badges on social.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 1, 2010

Leveraging Networks with Partnerships. One theme he touched on that resonated throughout the day is how Microsoft is working with networks and partners to leverage it’s financial, technical, and social change commitment. Tags: Content Networks Philanthropy. ." - Steve Ballmer, CEO, Microsoft.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 12, 2009

I've been playing in a sand box to explore online collaboration/social media tools and how they support network weaving. The big ah ha for me during our reflection that was that effective online collaboration tools for working in a networked way can't have top-down control interaction design.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Each platform has its unique set of uses and capabilities, reaching different kinds of networks. It’s important to consider your audience as well as the different use capabilities of each network when it comes to deciding which kinds of accounts to maintain. Facebook is the most popular platform, boasting nearly 1.8

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Tech Soup

JULY 8, 2011

This post was authored by Becky Band Jain , a TechSoup guest blogger and volunteer. TechSoup is launching a new micro-volunteering initiative called Donate Your Brain. Questions posted in our forums , LinkedIn group , or on Twitter will get a rapid response from volunteers.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 12, 2009

The results of two new surveys paint a bleak picture of the effectiveness of social media for fundraising and volunteer recruitment. The first from Philanthropy Action , has the depressing title, " Social Networking and Mid-Size Nonprofits: What's the Use? " Tools Web 2.0

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 29, 2010

There’s no more convenient way to brush up on your skills than to do your professional development online - and July 2010 brings us lots of free online presentations and seminars for fundraisers, board members, administrators, active volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other non-profit folks.( read more ).

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Tags: Fundraising Marketing Membership management nonprofit non-profit Non-profit Communications Non-profit technology nptech SEO social media Social networking training volunteer management Volunteers webinar. Still, you'll find plenty of free opportunities for online professional development all through the month!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2010

coordinate efforts with volunteers, share information with partners, and collaborate with other tech-based efforts e.g. the people finder at Haitianquake (since merged with Google’s). Tags: maps. Last night Rachel Weidinger started to organize nptech ties to help colleague, Wendy Harman - and now they're also connecting with Ushahidi.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 21, 2009

It's tentatively called the networked nonprofit and is how nonprofits can work more like clouds. But social media and social networks respond to the same needs that drive people; the need to connect with one another in meaningful ways through conversation. Tags: Books network effectiveness. Simplicity boils down to: 1.

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