Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

This webinar begins with a general introduction to Twitter and then quickly moves on to demonstrate how nonprofits can use the site to increase their supporter base, website traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and overall visibility on the Internet. Related Links: Fall Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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TechImpact

MAY 27, 2014

There are almost 700 million active Twitter users in the world today, and almost 10,000 tweets being sent out per second. How do we connect with people who do not know we have made a Twitter account??. Here are 4 reasons why your nonprofit should start following more people on Twitter, today. Image courtesy of 1stwebdesigner.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 30, 2012

This webinar begins with a general introduction to Twitter and then quickly moves on to demonstrate how nonprofits can use the site to increase their supporter base, website traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and overall visibility on the Internet. Related Links: Fall Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 21, 2013

A long overdue follow up to my post on 29 Nonprofit Bloggers to Follow on Twitter , below are 29 nonprofit resources that tweet regularly on subjects ranging from fundraising to social media to mobile communications. Fundraising, Nonprofit Tecnology, News. News, Jobs, Fundraising, Canada. News, Research, Jobs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 18, 2024

In the 19 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. It’s during those early months, and sometimes years, when your nonprofit is most likely to experience the fastest organic growth rate of new followers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

The past year, Twitter has been widely criticized for its role in spreading misinformation , being a Petri dish for hate speech , and how it approaches world leaders use of the platform. You will also see some of the most viscous attacks from trolls on Twitter and they are only rarely quieted with compassion.

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NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Twitter recently announced that they were going to start allowing people who follow your account on Twitter, regardless if you follow them back, to send you direct messages on Twitter. It’s also been reported that you cannot have and weblinks in your Twitter direct messages. What about Facebook?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2012

The vast majority of nonprofits have yet to utilize the new Twitter profile design that was launched on September 18. The good news is that upgrading to the new design is extremely easy – it can be done in just a few clicks by following these four simple steps. Jude Children’s Research Hospital :: @ StJude.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 14, 2012

This webinar begins with a general introduction to Twitter and then quickly moves on to demonstrate how nonprofits can use the site to increase their supporter base, website traffic, e-newsletter subscribers, online donors, and overall visibility on the Internet.

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NetWits

JULY 13, 2011

Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. While new organizations are joining daily, others previously registered while never fully utilizing. Staff Networking. Location Based Services.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 1, 2012

Now that nonprofits are officially in the throes of peak fundraising season, upgrading to the new Twitter profile design launched on September 18 is likely low on the priority lists of many nonprofit communications and fundraising staff. Related Links: Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use Twitter and Twitter Apps.

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TechImpact

MARCH 2, 2015

While many organizations use Twitter to further their mission, utilizing Twitter lists often falls by the wayside. Twitter lists are a great way to organize your non-profit’s Twitter experience by helping you find, monitor and engage with your target audience. Here is how to best use Twitter lists to aid your non-profit.

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Forum One

MAY 25, 2023

As a government entity, you may have joined Twitter years ago, using it to provide valuable customer experiences to your constituents and communities. But what if Twitter is no longer a reliable way to interact with your “customers”? The majority of Americans who use Twitter have taken a break from the platform in the past year.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. They mostly only follow other politicians and news media. Politicians have a lot to gain by being more connected with nonprofits on Twitter. We just need to point it out to them. Related Links: Social and Mobile Media Webinars for Nonprofits and Government.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 19, 2012

At long last, the new LinkedIn News Feed is here! For years I have been completely baffled by LinkedIn’s partnership with Twitter to allow a mass automation of tweets to be published the LinkedIn News Feed. Personal Status Updates on the new Home News Feed.

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Wild Apricot

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

If you don’t have the time (or patience) to wade through a constant stream of Twitter updates, looking for items of use and interest among the chit-chat, here’s an efficient and easy-on-the-eyes way to get on-topic tweets.( read more ).

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. These numbers are based on the performance of Nonprofit Tech for Good, and of course, vary depending upon how your nonprofit uses Facebook and Twitter. Breaking news that communicates the story of your mission and programs. For example: 1.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 22, 2010

As a tech guy who also plays a social entrepreneur, I often get asked by my SE buddies about what are the practical use of a tool like Twitter. But rather than making this an extensive essay on the glories of social media, I just want to give some examples from my UK trip, just from Twitter. Working the exit options to get home.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 1, 2012

Many government leaders in Rwanda have embraced Twitter, both in the “official’ capacity, tweeting from their Ministry’s profile for formal communication or often from a personally branded profile. There are many women in leadership government positions in Rwanda, and many are on Twitter.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Okay, yes, Twitter did ask its beta testers not to tweet about the new Lists feature just yet. but who really expects to keep a secret on Twitter? The news is already widespread online - so let's go ahead and take a look at Twitter Lists, how they work, and what they can do for you.( read more ).

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 16, 2009

That’s part of the key to success when using Twitter for a Global conversation. Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays.

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NetWits

AUGUST 19, 2009

The Social Networking tool Twitter has become a mainstay in my daily routine. In my line of work (nonprofit consulting) it’s important for me to stay up on industry news, trends, technology and people. Twitter helps me do this. Twitter gives me access to these people.

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NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

This week there has been quite a flurry of news for Twitter and Facebook. Also, Google just announced a new social media search feature. Bing, Facebook and Twitter now together. Tags: Tools bing facebook google twitter. Have you started thinking strategically about the information you post for your agency?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 15, 2014

There were eight hours of online conversation through channels like Twitter and Google Hangouts where you could ask questions of world leaders about some of the most pressing challenges facing the globe today and they will talk about next week at WEF.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 7, 2011

Robin shared some of her thoughts in the comments of a recent blog post, and I invited to share her community organizing rules for Twitter. As a community organizer, Twitter makes a lot of sense. Twitter does exactly that. Robin’s 10 Twitter Rules for Non Profits. Twitter is social. Follow Back.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2017

There have been many news articles recently about social media for evil: How Facebook, Twitter, Google, and even Instagram have been abused for coordinated misinformation paid social media or advertising to influence our political system.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

One of the points he made during our planning call is that in order to curate, you need two sets of tools – news discovery and curation tools. News discovery tools select and aggregate content based on keyword searches, but give a higher signal to noise ratio than general keywords searches or general news sites.

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Tech Soup

JULY 29, 2014

A variety of other organizations are using technology in innovative ways to help homeless populations: The National Desert News did a great piece recently on how mobile phones and social media are giving the homeless a hand up. It also uses Twitter to “find, counsel, and direct as many homeless people as possible to help.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2011

Twitter really shines as a communications tool when you use it with hashtags. Do a persistent and regular search for a popular industry hashtag – #fundraising is another example – and you have access to a pure, topical news stream. Twitter chats often occur on a regular schedule (once a week, twice a month, etc.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 23, 2012

As a social media specialist at MomsRising.org and a Latina who has published a blog for seven years, has two Facebook pages, a Twitter account, a LinkedIn page and now a newly opened Pinterest account, easily the biggest misconception I have encountered is that Latinos are not online. We, too, are online, but the fiesta is at Twitter.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Twitter and Nonprofits April 10, 2008 This actually was a post to the Progressive Exchange discussion list. I love twitter, which in some ways surprises me, and in some ways doesn’t. Sure, why not.

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NonProfit Hub

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Your new button is up and running! You can accomplish the same effect on Twitter by pinning a link to Smart Donations with a call-to-action on the top of your page. When visitors come to your Twitter profile, your call-to-action and donation link immediately draw their attention. So make sure the goal you set is appropriate.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In this age of Google Ad Grants and inexpensive Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter targeted advertising, one can drive traffic from what is a primary relationship-building platform to an organization’s website or to a lead or landing page. And, do they even realize the potential of this source of prospects for acquisition purposes?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 7, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Why I’m twittering December 7, 2007 Yes, it’s hard to believe. I have said many times that I wouldn’t Twitter. I’ve critiqued Twitter and social networks in general.

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2022

On Wednesday, July 13, Bill Gates started a Twitter thread with an interesting observation: Several huge global setbacks over the past few years have left many people discouraged and wondering whether the world is destined to get worse. The next tweets give some context for the news he’s about the share. But what is he going to do?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. 1) Include your nonprofit’s Twitter username. 8) If your press release is related to breaking news, tap into the power of #hashtags.

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Tech Soup

JULY 7, 2021

What's new in library tech! Welcome to our monthly collection of fun and hopefully useful news items from our admittedly great twitter feed and wherever else we find them.

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