Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2007

Most NpTech blogs are high school level. Also, building your own social network and growing and supporting a community takes work and relationship building to be successful-- whether you to do it on Facebook or your own site. Oh, I so want a NTEN baseball cap !) What reading level is your blog? " You read an excerpt here.

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APRIL 5, 2013

Here are four more steps your team will want to incorporate into your digital community building: Scalability Creativity Urgency Amplification effect For examples and stories of how all of these steps are integral to digital community building join us at the NTEN 2013 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Minneapolis, Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2011

Read the complete issue of NTEN's new quarterly journal for nonprofit leaders by subscribing to the journal for free! ] Spend time building a relationship. The number one reason people leave companies is because their relationship with their manager is poor. The relationship matters even more than compensation!

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

We also believed that it would give us the opportunity to frame the communications message in real time - without a filter; therefore, we developed a strategy that involved listening, relationship building, transparency, and message management. After we completed the listening phase, we began the process of relationship building.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

Infographics make it possible to tell a complex story in a few words, that people can grab right away. They’re great for nonprofits to tell a story that will resonate with your audience. Julia Reich. Principal & Creative Director. Julia Reich Design.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Consumers/donors have expectations of an online relationship with their charities of choice that is different than what was expected just 24 months ago. It's a relationship driven by their experiences with their bank, their airline or travel site, and yes, Google, Apple, YouTube and eBay. . To get your invitation visit [link].).

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OCTOBER 19, 2010

a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging other cause-driven organizations to use film and video to tell their stories. Tags: NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. He is currently the founder of the nonprofit Lights.

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NTEN

MARCH 26, 2009

Do you think I can keep up with this NTEN webinar or that conference session on this topic?" As with all good relationship advice, the moral of the story seems to be: the more you put in, the more you'll get out. . NTEN Blog article: The Three Dimensions of Social Media ROI. " My answer: a resounding YES! .

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 10, 2010

flickr photo: Unlisted Sightings You know how a good relationship works, right? Let's figure out how to treat our data right, so we both get something out of the relationship. Show the story behind the numbers, not the numbers themselves. . And that sounds like a great relationship to me. . It's feast or famine.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 3, 2017

People attend NetSquared events to develop relationships and trust networks with fellow nonprofit techies. This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories. To learn about specific topics of interest.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

It's easy to see how social media and online communities can be effective platforms for sharing stories and getting feedback from supporters, but what about the money? "Our approach to social media at this point is that it isn't about generating donations today, but developing relationships with people for donations in the future.

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Tech Soup

MAY 1, 2017

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared , NTEN's Tech Clubs , and HandsOn Tech. If you're holding monthly events gathering the #nptech community, let me know , and I'll include you in the next community calendar. Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

One of our favorite stories came about because Michelle Miles didn't have time to volunteer at her local hospital, the Arkansas Children's Hospital, due to her busy school and work schedule. If someone has already started a cause benefiting your organization, get in touch with them and build a relationship. Thank you for using Causes!

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If you can deliver a compelling mobile experience -- or even just tell a story convincing enough to galvanize sales -- your nonprofit may be one of the first to capitalize on the app gold rush. Causeworld leads the pack with its tight design and plethora of relationships. Tags: Ben Rigby Mobile NPTech NTEN Fundraising.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Real-Time Relationships (And Up-selling ). "If you're looking at an individual story a human will beat a machine to death," says real-time text analysis service Lexalytics , "but on the aggregate a machine will do the same to a human." Presence information is a key asset of the real-time web.

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Your primary goal is probably to raise money, but think about how your campaign might also help you build relationships with your supporters and grow your email list. Set up a calendar that allows your messages to tell a compelling, coordinated, and cohesive story. Tell the same story in all elements.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Friendraising, by the way, is the concept of cultivating and developing relationships for purposes other than soliciting philanthropic gifts, such as for a volunteer role or in an advisory capacity. Then, CMMB sends a welcome e-mail to the user that includes a thank-you and a story about where the package, along with other packages, is going.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Relevant messaging allows you to better cultivate your relationships with your supporters. And better relationships mean more sustainable fundraising dollars in the door. Increased focus will not only help strengthen relationships with your organization's supporters – it will also translate into more dollars raised. The Basics.

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NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Or was power based in the individual relationships offline and online, many of which continued to grow and strengthen after this day? We have two year (or shorter) program cycles that reward immediate, impersonal action instead of relationships. Planning, reporting, and strategic systems put a priority on numbers instead of narrative.

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Connection Cafe

JULY 27, 2015

Great Stories Grant Wishes: Using Audience Personas to Update Make-A-Wish’s Messaging : Learn how to identify your target audience based on learnings from Make-A-Wish’s audience persona development. Tell Better Stories With Your Data : You’ll learn how to interview your data to find compelling storylines. Nearly impossible.

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NTEN

APRIL 16, 2009

When it comes to determining how effective programs and organizations are, anecdotes don't tell the whole story. This can mean easy-to-use tools for managing client contacts and relationships, or even phone lists and birthday reminders. Tags: ingvild bjornvold measurement Newsletter NPTech NTEN performance management.

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NTEN

APRIL 10, 2012

Through their responses, and detailed follow-up interviews with 13 nonprofits, we discovered some remarkable and unexpected stories of innovation. The innovation transformed the relationship from a time-consuming hassle to a real partnership.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Some donors have a solid relationship with an organization where they choose to donate funds year after year. A request from an individual opens up the opportunity for them to share a personal story. By Kari Ann Kiel, Event Marketing Consultant, DoJiggy. This helps sets one fundraiser apart from another.

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

If used effectively -- and not just as a one-way messaging platform with passive audiences -- mobile use can be an ideal tool to create and strengthen relationships with supporters new and old to your organization. Tags: 10NTC charlotte kresse E-mail NPTech Social Media Web Sites Fundraising. Our session ‘Are You Ready to React?’

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NTEN

MARCH 24, 2010

If used effectively -- and not just as a one-way messaging platform with passive audiences -- mobile use can be an ideal tool to create and strengthen relationships with supporters new and old to your organization. Tags: 10NTC charlotte kresse E-mail NPTech Social Media Web Sites Fundraising. Our session ‘Are You Ready to React?’

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NTEN

JULY 24, 2012

It’s an easy way to build a relationship with a new donor, and it’s a great step to creating a strong, lasting partnership. We'd love to hear your stories! Many companies like to donate their products, services, or expertise to your organization. Include technology needs in grant proposals. We all have ongoing technology expenses.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) by age, interest, activism level).

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NTEN

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

Now we have smartphones, whose data, when strung together forms the story of our lives. I can’t remember when I first heard, our identity is the story we repeat to ourselves. Our Stories. Today we have a wild abundance to the ways we collect our stories. What emerges is a story – your story.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

The panelists include Holly Ross, NTEN ; David Neff , American Cancer Society; Kari Dunn Saratovsky ; Case Foundation; Amy Sample Ward , Netsquared; and Joe Solomon. This panel will go over success stories from nonprofit organizations and professionals. Tags: beth kanter NPTech sxsw. Submitted by Sarah Davies.

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NTEN

APRIL 1, 2013

Now, every nonprofit needs to learn how to tell a compelling story that connects with their supporters in order to be able to engage with them effectively. It’s the story that allows you to stand out in the crowd and how you can continue to thrive, despite a competitive environment that’s noisier than ever before. Find your story.

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NTEN

MARCH 12, 2015

Check out the latest articles, news, and events from NTEN Members! Nonprofit MarCommunity shares 12 stock photography sites to help you find the right photo to convey your story. member news member roundup members nptech nten' Ready or not, the future of business is here. Registration is now open!

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

At a previous job, I suggested we move from using three Access databases and individual employees’ email programs and spreadsheets to a more robust, centralized, and informative cloud-based Constituent Relationship Management (CRM) system.

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NTEN

JUNE 18, 2009

These include staff effectiveness, morale, customer satisfaction, business relationships, and others. ROI Story Telling. Remember, a good, credible ROI process incorporates story telling techniques that are designed to sell the value of the project to decision-makers. What is the value of any expense or staff time savings?

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

If your organization is functioning without a content management system and a relationship management system that serves all your database needs, however, chances are you're wasting time (re)entering data, recreating communications every time, or waiting on someone with the technical capacity to take care of content and communications tasks.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

Perhaps it was some of those that can help to account for the NTEN community's busy week. NTEN member Consumers Union announced the beginning of a closed beta cycle for their new digital storytelling platform, stori.es. platform is a cloud-hosted solution for the gathering, curation, and use of stories to affect change.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 28, 2014

In our upcoming free webinar, Four Nonprofit CRM Strategies , our presenter will be an NPTech leader I’ve followed for a good long time – David Geilhufe. He’s also one of the great ones in nonprofit database development and use, specifically constituent relationship management (CRM) databases. Image two: Smiteme.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2010

If your organization is functioning without a content management system and a relationship management system that serves all your database needs, however, chances are you're wasting time (re)entering data, recreating communications every time, or waiting on someone with the technical capacity to take care of content and communications tasks.

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