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5 Tips for Social Media Success from Bok Tower Gardens

NetWits

Nonprofits are taking advantage of this technology; according to the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey by NTEN, Common Knowledge & Blackbaud, the average nonprofit’s fan or follower base grew by 30 percent on Facebook and 81 percent on Twitter in 2011. Start a conversation. They don’t just convey information; they have conversations.

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The Questions Every Nonprofit Should Ask About Sensitive Data

NTEN

The lack of greater public outcry regarding the volume of data breaches is perplexing when you consider recent poll data from Gallup and Unisys. According to an October 2009 Gallup poll , 66% of all U.S. The issue of identity theft ranks higher among poll participants than the issues of terrorism, burglary, sexual assault and murder.

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Reflections from #MFOM14: Email Marketing, Fundraising, and Visual Communications

NTEN

Key takeaways from the Email Marketing workshop that took place on Day 1: Fundraising is dependent on relationship building : Nonprofits should work year-round to cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, so that the ask is not a cold call at the end of the year. Channels such as social media can really help with this.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate the New Media Landscape

NTEN

When asked what nonprofit organizations can do to build relationships with media, the panelists provided sage advice. As it can be daunting for individuals to jump into an on-the-record experience, nonprofits that have established relationships with their constituents and experts in the field can be a great intermediary.

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Study Provides A Baseline for Nonprofit Use of Social Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

During the NTC, ThePort Network, Inc , NTEN , and Common Knowledge released results of a survey that examines the use of social networking as a marketing and fundraising tool. The survey polled 978 nonprofit professionals about their organizations’ use of commercial social networking sites (e.g. I was quoted as saying that USAToday.

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Ten Useful Examples of the Real-Time Web in Action

NTEN

Real-Time Relationships (And Up-selling ). There would be no reason for Google to poll websites for changes over and over again. Tags: Data marshall kirkpatrick Newsletter NPTech NTEN Social Media Communications. Presence information is a key asset of the real-time web.

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How to Engage Your Supporters and Find Super Fans

Tech Soup

Maddie Grant, founding partner at Culture That Works and NTEN board member. Create meaningful relationships with both of these groups. But it has to be a two-way relationship. She posts challenges, free popup classes, badges of pride, games, recipes, and polls asking what her audience wants. The panelists included.

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