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All Posts Blog Calls to Action Inspirations Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Your organization may have created the world’s greatest mobile campaign, but the real question is how are you going to get people to opt in? MORE
All Posts Blog Calls to Action Nonprofit npo Press Success Stories Successes Use Cases Two days ago, Rachel Maddow called Mobile Commons Advocacy a “smart” tool that can put political pressure on legislative decision makers in Washington. MORE
Get Social Covered: 13 Lesser Known Social Media Sites for Your NPO : You’ve got social media covered. Facebook? Please—you were an early adopter. And Twitter? You could do 140 characters or less in your sleep. But you’re just scratching the surface with those two mainstream social media sites. MORE
The post 6 Things We’ve Learned from Horror Movies (and Your NPO Should Know) [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. We’ve all seen it play out in a horror flick—blood curdling screams and people being picked out one-by-one wondering…what’s next? MORE
The post The Board of the Rings: Assembling an Epic Board to Save Your NPO (and Maybe Middle Earth) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Building a Board of Directors might not seem like the most exciting part of running a nonprofit, but it doesn’t have to be that way! MORE
The post How to Sell Millennials on Your NPO [Video] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. News flash: Millennials don’t care about your nonprofit. Name recognition and branding isn’t the most important thing Millennials consider when looking to make a difference in the world. MORE
Blog Company News npo Press Last night on The Rachel Maddow Show , Maddow described how Mobile Commons Advocacy can bring unprecedented political pressure to bear on legislative decision-makers. MORE
The post Why Cultivating Relationships with Current Donors is Vital for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Quality and quantity are easily confused in the nonprofit world. But when asked any other time, quality over quantity is a no-brainer. MORE
If you haven’t started with social media yet and have nothing to review, this is a great time to realize the potential that you have with your digital presence and start thinking about the message you want your NPO to convey. By knowing more about your prospective constituents, you will be able to assess the voice of your NPO and tweak content accordingly in order to reach your audience on a more personal level. Nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers. MORE
All Posts Blog Nonprofit npo Text Messages Use Cases When circumstances change quickly, SMS can keep people informed. After the Affordable Care Act launched, the government’s website was so overrun with demand, that people had trouble accessing it. MORE
All Posts Blog Calls to Action nonprofit npo Use CasesHaving trouble finding your V-Spot? You’re not alone. In 2008, 1.9 million people couldn’t find their V-Spots – that is, their voting spots, according to a new ad from DoSomething.org. MORE
The post Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Sign up to get a free issue delivered to your mailbox. MORE
The post Why You Should Recruit Millennials to Boost Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers. MORE
However, many NPO social media managers who have gone to great and laborious lengths to create fantastic website content may be unclear on just how to leverage this powerful opportunity. MORE
I didn't see that practically a week ago, Nancy White, tagged me with the NGO/NPO Memo. I probably should stop, but if you want to focus on what women are blogging about in the nonprofit space, check out the blogher ngo/npo blogroll. I've been behind on my reading and blogging due to craziness at work and issues that needed to be attended to with children (don't ask). As a result, been behind with the online/blogging part of my life. MORE
The post The Big Difference Between Branding and Marketing for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Featured Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Marketing Plan brand Branding difference hub is marketing Nonprofit npo the what MORE
All Posts Blog Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Resources Videos Webinars On January 28th, Michael Sabat, our VP of Business Development, co-hosted a webinar with two of our good friends: Dawn Bickett from Greenpeace USA and Lawrence Grodeska from Change.org. MORE
The post Stewardship at a Small NPO Starts with Gratitude appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Look out, Baltimore—there are fundraisers invading the harbor. AFP’s Fundraising Conference is in full swing this weekend and lasts until Tuesday. MORE
All Posts Blog Collateral Infographics Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Resources At Mobile Commons, we believe every nonprofit should use mobile campaigns as an engagement strategy. MORE
The post 5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Over 46 percent of people say that the design of an organization’s website is the number one criterion in determining credibility. MORE
This may seem like a simple, no-brainer question to ask, but NPO experts are quick to lament the lack of a clear, coherent message on some organization’s websites. So any good NPO site should have a way for them to make their views on the topic known. MORE
Keep reading to determine if the cloud is a viable option for your NPO. That’s why the information that donors provide to your NPO is so important to keep safe. The bottom line to consider with cloud technology is the ROI for your NPO. MORE
All Posts Blog Calls to Action Customer News Events Nonprofit npo Text Messages Use Cases Big events and festivals are a great way to reach new subscribers, recruit volunteers, and offer exclusive rewards for opting in to your mobile list. MORE
Attention all TechSoup video buffs, the Lights. Camera. Nonprofit Film Festival is still accepting entries! Lights. Camera. is an annual film festival that aims to raise awareness for nonprofit work through the medium of film. So spread the word about your organization and submit a feature, short, or public service announcement by midnight, June 30, 2009. read more. MORE
Nancy White at Full Circle found a great example of a ngo event blog called "Walk the World. Thanks Nancy! Gotta track down Michael and interview him. perhaps after the event is over MORE
The post Help Your NPO Climb to the Top of Social Media Engagement [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. It’s no longer a matter of if your organization needs to be on social media. MORE
All Posts Blog Company News Government Nonprofit npo Use Cases Why Mobile Commons Mobile Commons is launching a new polling place locator to ensure that New Yorkers can find their way to the polls on Tuesday’s election. MORE
Here are a few updates topics I've posted on in the last few months: Nonprofit Assessment The announcement that GuideStar , Charity Navigator and others would be moving away from the 990 form as their primary source for assessing nonprofit performance raised a lot of interesting questions, such as "How will assessments of outcomes be standardized in a way that is not too subjective?" and "What will be required of nonprofits in order to make those assessments?" MORE
Since our staff was already missing football season, we decided to compile some of the most common fundraising penalties your NPO might be making during the big ask. The post Football and Fundraising: The Penalties Your NPO is Making appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. MORE
Knowledge panels can prominently display your customer service phone number, which will show up on a search results page next to your NPO’s name. I’m always going to be a proponent of making sure you have a solid online presence, including a website that’s built for your audience as well as active social media networks, if that’s appropriate for your NPO. The post 3 Reasons to Add Your NPO’s Phone Number to Google Search appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. MORE
The post Understanding What Motivates Millennials to Give to Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. “Wanna go to the mall?”. Totes McGoats.”. That was my reaction when I heard a 20-something say that for the first time. When I was that age, going to the mall was “totally tubular.” MORE
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Open Source: The New NPO Tech Battlefield By Mark Hrywna The battle started with two major deals at the beginning of the year. Software giant Blackbaud bought Target Software and Target Analysis Group for $60 million. Online fundraising firm Convio acquired rival GetActive for almost $18 million on the same day. MORE
Blog Nonprofit npo Success Stories Successes Text Messages Use Cases The real power of mobile isn’t in mobile web pages or applications – it’s in text messaging. MORE
Check out how UNICEF is using Storify to get some ideas for your NPO. The post Get Social Covered: 13 Lesser Known Social Media Sites for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. You’ve got social media covered. Facebook? Please—you were an early adopter. And Twitter? MORE
Photo from Obbino in Flickr. The Wiki Carnival is coming next week! Two of my favorite bloggers, Michele Martin and David Wilcox are teaming up next to host a wiki carnival. What's a wiki carnival? It is a special event to get people to contribute content to a wiki. MORE
Forty years ago an enthusiastic tech marketer named Gary Thuerk made history by creating the world’s first ever known spam mail. Gary blasted out a new product announcement (in ALL CAPS, of course) to 400 recipients via ARPANET, a network of connected computers. The response? Largely negative , with one indignant recipient calling it “A FLAGRANT VIOLATION.”. MORE
All Posts Blog Collateral Nonprofit npo Our Products “High school kids don’t use email. They use SMS a lot,” said Mark Zuckerberg, way back in 2011 – and that trend has only increased. MORE
Imagine a holiday campaign where users saw their feed full of donations their friends were making to NPO’s – it’s much more visible than an email gift, and gives you passalong value without even requiring them to enter friends’ email addresses. MORE
All Posts Blog Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Text Messages To get the best possible results from your mobile campaign, it’s important to start off on the right foot. The first few months are crucial in spreading the word about your campaign and building your mobile list. MORE
Civic Ventures is known for its purpose prize, a new initiative to invest in Americans over 60 who are leading a new age of social innovation. Now nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Purpose Prize. To nominate someone or apply yourself, visit www.purposeprize.org.). In addition, this year there is a new award for innovation nonprofit organizations called The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures BreakThrough Award. MORE
I like how Jon has set up an organizational blog for OneNorthwest. ONENW_KnowledgeBase MORE
Marnie Webb participated in the meeting via the IRC/SKYPE and took great notes. I was too nervous to take notes when Deborah Finn was talking because I came next, but my heart rate came down enough to take some notes on Brian's comments and a photo. Here's Erica George's notes ). MORE
All Posts Blog Government Nonprofit npo Use Cases Today, DoSomething.org announced that their audience of young people could text President Obama their questions about student debt…and the president would text back ! Well, the president has answered his first question. MORE
The post Digital Strategy and Your NPO [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. We live in a technologically advanced world. But we aren’t taking full advantage of it, according to the 2015 Digital Outlook Report by Care2, hjc and NTEN. MORE
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JUNE 12, 2015
The post The Big Difference Between Branding and Marketing for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Featured Nonprofit Branding Nonprofit Marketing Plan brand Branding difference hub is marketing Nonprofit npo the what
Byte Technology
MAY 6, 2015
This may seem like a simple, no-brainer question to ask, but NPO experts are quick to lament the lack of a clear, coherent message on some organization’s websites. So any good NPO site should have a way for them to make their views on the topic known.
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 26, 2015
The post Digital Strategy and Your NPO [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. We live in a technologically advanced world. But we aren’t taking full advantage of it, according to the 2015 Digital Outlook Report by Care2, hjc and NTEN.
Byte Technology
MARCH 18, 2015
However, many NPO social media managers who have gone to great and laborious lengths to create fantastic website content may be unclear on just how to leverage this powerful opportunity.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 26, 2015
The post Why Engaging Your Volunteers Will Help Your NPO Thrive appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. This article was originally published in our April/May issue of Nonprofit Hub Magazine. Sign up to get a free issue delivered to your mailbox.
NonProfit Hub
MAY 30, 2014
The post Understanding What Motivates Millennials to Give to Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. “Wanna go to the mall?”. Totes McGoats.”. That was my reaction when I heard a 20-something say that for the first time. When I was that age, going to the mall was “totally tubular.”
AFP Blog
APRIL 11, 2014
Get Social Covered: 13 Lesser Known Social Media Sites for Your NPO : You’ve got social media covered. Facebook? Please—you were an early adopter. And Twitter? You could do 140 characters or less in your sleep. But you’re just scratching the surface with those two mainstream social media sites.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 29, 2015
The post Stewardship at a Small NPO Starts with Gratitude appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Look out, Baltimore—there are fundraisers invading the harbor. AFP’s Fundraising Conference is in full swing this weekend and lasts until Tuesday.
Frogloop
AUGUST 1, 2018
Forty years ago an enthusiastic tech marketer named Gary Thuerk made history by creating the world’s first ever known spam mail. Gary blasted out a new product announcement (in ALL CAPS, of course) to 400 recipients via ARPANET, a network of connected computers. The response? Largely negative , with one indignant recipient calling it “A FLAGRANT VIOLATION.”.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 12, 2014
The post Why You Should Recruit Millennials to Boost Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Last week, we wrote about how to recruit life-time volunteers for your nonprofit instead of relying on one-time helpers.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 23, 2014
The post How to Sell Millennials on Your NPO [Video] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. News flash: Millennials don’t care about your nonprofit. Name recognition and branding isn’t the most important thing Millennials consider when looking to make a difference in the world.
NonProfit Hub
OCTOBER 30, 2014
The post 6 Things We’ve Learned from Horror Movies (and Your NPO Should Know) [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. We’ve all seen it play out in a horror flick—blood curdling screams and people being picked out one-by-one wondering…what’s next?
NonProfit Hub
FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Keep reading to determine if the cloud is a viable option for your NPO. That’s why the information that donors provide to your NPO is so important to keep safe. The bottom line to consider with cloud technology is the ROI for your NPO.
NonProfit Hub
MARCH 26, 2014
The post Why Cultivating Relationships with Current Donors is Vital for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Quality and quantity are easily confused in the nonprofit world. But when asked any other time, quality over quantity is a no-brainer.
NonProfit Hub
MAY 28, 2014
The post Help Your NPO Climb to the Top of Social Media Engagement [INFOGRAPHIC] appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. It’s no longer a matter of if your organization needs to be on social media.
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2007
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Open Source: The New NPO Tech Battlefield By Mark Hrywna The battle started with two major deals at the beginning of the year. Software giant Blackbaud bought Target Software and Target Analysis Group for $60 million. Online fundraising firm Convio acquired rival GetActive for almost $18 million on the same day.
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 8, 2014
Check out how UNICEF is using Storify to get some ideas for your NPO. The post Get Social Covered: 13 Lesser Known Social Media Sites for Your NPO appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. You’ve got social media covered. Facebook? Please—you were an early adopter. And Twitter?
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 1, 2016
The post 5 Web Design Trends and How Your NPO Can Take Advantage appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Over 46 percent of people say that the design of an organization’s website is the number one criterion in determining credibility.
NonProfit Hub
NOVEMBER 13, 2014
If you haven’t started with social media yet and have nothing to review, this is a great time to realize the potential that you have with your digital presence and start thinking about the message you want your NPO to convey. By knowing more about your prospective constituents, you will be able to assess the voice of your NPO and tweak content accordingly in order to reach your audience on a more personal level. Nonprofits rely heavily on volunteers.
NonProfit Hub
JUNE 24, 2014
The post The Board of the Rings: Assembling an Epic Board to Save Your NPO (and Maybe Middle Earth) appeared first on Nonprofit Hub. Building a Board of Directors might not seem like the most exciting part of running a nonprofit, but it doesn’t have to be that way!
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 9, 2014
Knowledge panels can prominently display your customer service phone number, which will show up on a search results page next to your NPO’s name. I’m always going to be a proponent of making sure you have a solid online presence, including a website that’s built for your audience as well as active social media networks, if that’s appropriate for your NPO. The post 3 Reasons to Add Your NPO’s Phone Number to Google Search appeared first on Nonprofit Hub.
Idealware
JANUARY 25, 2010
Here are a few updates topics I've posted on in the last few months: Nonprofit Assessment The announcement that GuideStar , Charity Navigator and others would be moving away from the 990 form as their primary source for assessing nonprofit performance raised a lot of interesting questions, such as "How will assessments of outcomes be standardized in a way that is not too subjective?" and "What will be required of nonprofits in order to make those assessments?"
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 7, 2005
Nancy White at Full Circle found a great example of a ngo event blog called "Walk the World. Thanks Nancy! Gotta track down Michael and interview him. perhaps after the event is over
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 7, 2005
Marnie Webb participated in the meeting via the IRC/SKYPE and took great notes. I was too nervous to take notes when Deborah Finn was talking because I came next, but my heart rate came down enough to take some notes on Brian's comments and a photo. Here's Erica George's notes ).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 4, 2006
I didn't see that practically a week ago, Nancy White, tagged me with the NGO/NPO Memo. I probably should stop, but if you want to focus on what women are blogging about in the nonprofit space, check out the blogher ngo/npo blogroll. I've been behind on my reading and blogging due to craziness at work and issues that needed to be attended to with children (don't ask). As a result, been behind with the online/blogging part of my life.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 1, 2007
Photo from Obbino in Flickr. The Wiki Carnival is coming next week! Two of my favorite bloggers, Michele Martin and David Wilcox are teaming up next to host a wiki carnival. What's a wiki carnival? It is a special event to get people to contribute content to a wiki.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
NOVEMBER 2, 2006
Civic Ventures is known for its purpose prize, a new initiative to invest in Americans over 60 who are leading a new age of social innovation. Now nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Purpose Prize. To nominate someone or apply yourself, visit www.purposeprize.org.). In addition, this year there is a new award for innovation nonprofit organizations called The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures BreakThrough Award.
Beaconfire Wire
JULY 19, 2007
Imagine a holiday campaign where users saw their feed full of donations their friends were making to NPO’s – it’s much more visible than an email gift, and gives you passalong value without even requiring them to enter friends’ email addresses.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
All Posts Blog Collateral Infographics Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Resources At Mobile Commons, we believe every nonprofit should use mobile campaigns as an engagement strategy.
Mobile Commons
FEBRUARY 5, 2014
All Posts Blog Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Resources Videos Webinars On January 28th, Michael Sabat, our VP of Business Development, co-hosted a webinar with two of our good friends: Dawn Bickett from Greenpeace USA and Lawrence Grodeska from Change.org.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JULY 2, 2003
I like how Jon has set up an organizational blog for OneNorthwest. ONENW_KnowledgeBase
Mobile Commons
APRIL 10, 2013
Blog Company News npo Press Last night on The Rachel Maddow Show , Maddow described how Mobile Commons Advocacy can bring unprecedented political pressure to bear on legislative decision-makers.
Mobile Commons
MAY 9, 2014
All Posts Blog Calls to Action Customer News Events Nonprofit npo Text Messages Use Cases Big events and festivals are a great way to reach new subscribers, recruit volunteers, and offer exclusive rewards for opting in to your mobile list.
Mobile Commons
MAY 15, 2014
All Posts Blog Calls to Action Inspirations Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Your organization may have created the world’s greatest mobile campaign, but the real question is how are you going to get people to opt in?
Mobile Commons
JUNE 5, 2014
All Posts Blog Mobile Resources and Research Nonprofit npo Text Messages To get the best possible results from your mobile campaign, it’s important to start off on the right foot. The first few months are crucial in spreading the word about your campaign and building your mobile list.
Mobile Commons
APRIL 15, 2014
Blog Nonprofit npo Success Stories Successes Text Messages Use Cases The real power of mobile isn’t in mobile web pages or applications – it’s in text messaging.
Tech Soup Blog
JUNE 29, 2009
Attention all TechSoup video buffs, the Lights. Camera. Nonprofit Film Festival is still accepting entries! Lights. Camera. is an annual film festival that aims to raise awareness for nonprofit work through the medium of film. So spread the word about your organization and submit a feature, short, or public service announcement by midnight, June 30, 2009. read more.
Mobile Commons
SEPTEMBER 11, 2013
All Posts Blog Collateral Nonprofit npo Our Products “High school kids don’t use email. They use SMS a lot,” said Mark Zuckerberg, way back in 2011 – and that trend has only increased.
Mobile Commons
JUNE 24, 2013
All Posts Blog Government Nonprofit npo Use Cases Today, DoSomething.org announced that their audience of young people could text President Obama their questions about student debt…and the president would text back ! Well, the president has answered his first question.
Mobile Commons
NOVEMBER 2, 2012
All Posts Blog Calls to Action nonprofit npo Use CasesHaving trouble finding your V-Spot? You’re not alone. In 2008, 1.9 million people couldn’t find their V-Spots – that is, their voting spots, according to a new ad from DoSomething.org.
Mobile Commons
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
All Posts Blog Company News Government Nonprofit npo Use Cases Why Mobile Commons Mobile Commons is launching a new polling place locator to ensure that New Yorkers can find their way to the polls on Tuesday’s election.
Mobile Commons
APRIL 12, 2013
All Posts Blog Calls to Action Nonprofit npo Press Success Stories Successes Use Cases Two days ago, Rachel Maddow called Mobile Commons Advocacy a “smart” tool that can put political pressure on legislative decision makers in Washington.
Mobile Commons
NOVEMBER 26, 2013
All Posts Blog Nonprofit npo Text Messages Use Cases When circumstances change quickly, SMS can keep people informed. After the Affordable Care Act launched, the government’s website was so overrun with demand, that people had trouble accessing it.
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