Care2

SEPTEMBER 14, 2010

Our Story Recently, four allied grassroots campaigns (1Sky, Clean Energy Works, the Energy Action Coalition and Focus the Nation) set out to build an unprecedented online community: multiple organizations engaging their supporters together toward common goals on a shared online platform. We called it “The Climate Network.&#.

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Offline Platform Community Build 59

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 6, 2009

If you search for surfrider foundation on Facebook , you will find several hundred groups/pages for the chapters - many using their own variation of the organization's logo. He also mentioned that their organization lean and agile and there is a culture of a willingness to experiment and learn from it. . How do you facilitate the hive?

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Media Cause

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

While not every organization has a specific project manager labeled role on their team, every project should have a main point of contact or dedicated member in charge of seeing the project to completion. Every facet of the organization benefits from a project management role team member and communicating in the most effective way possible.

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Project Communication Management Doc 105

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 7, 2010

Last month, I presented at the NCVO Foresight seminar: Changing ICT – what does it mean for your charity with a focus on the future of online revenue generation for nonprofit organizations. That’s not exactly the way business normally goes down offline. And it has real impact on the way organizations fundraise.

Social Media 102

Social Media Organization Media Fundraising 102

Wild Apricot

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

Many organizations use Gmail to manage their email, because its generous storage space, ability to use your own domain , and system of tags and filters make it easy to organize email communications. Tags: Gmail General non-profit interest Google Non-profit technology Web 2.0 read more ). read more ).

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gMail Offline Google Profit 60

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 5, 2009

I think this comparison, and context, is a great example of why local (read: non-global) organizations are still key in social change work, and why we need to be building stronger networks for data and information sharing. Instead, we want to keep the power to address issues in the hands of organizations spread around the world.

Local 100

Local Organization Comparison Global 100

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

This process is great to do as a team or as an organization. It’s a great opportunity to bring different departments together to create a complete view of the organization’s audiences. #2: Are they offline: at events, in your office, elsewhere? #4: They come from your supporters. . Here’s how! 2: What we Want.

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Conversation Story Support Strategy 111

Greater Giving

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hashtags are used on many social media platforms to “tag” posts for specific topics. Every year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, donors from around the world contribute to causes they care about—and many even discover new organizations and missions they want to support. TIP: You’ve probably seen it referred to as #GivingTuesday.

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Fundraising Social Media Gift Sponsor 98

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Description : Social media tools provide a lot of opportunities to make local, offline connections and build community. This webinar will introduce some best practices, strategies, and next steps for getting started with social media for you organization.

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Washington Social Media Accessibility Fund 105

Care2

APRIL 6, 2010

Establishing benchmarks helps organizations better leverage supporters, engage activists and keep websites dynamic with compelling content that drives people to take action. The study also noted that 49%of online mid-level and major donors visited a nonprofit's website before donating money online or offline for the very first time.

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Benchmark Measure Organization Convio 71

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 26, 2010

Or are you looking to move from online community to offline event coordination? We’ll be talking about organizing events and supporting international/global communities. Tags: Monthly Chats 4change community community building events monthly chats online community. Maybe across multiple countries, or even continents.

Community 105

Community NTEN Offline Blackbaud 105

M+R

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Set up Google Tag Manager to centralize tracking codes across platforms to enable faster and easier updates. We recommend you have an email or SMS welcome series in place as a baseline, and a bonus if it is specialized for new donors who may be less familiar with your organization. Optimize donation pages for paid traffic.

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Fundraising America United States Track 84

Care2

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Tags: Online Advocacy Online Organizing Technology. It should be clear how these smaller goals and milestones add up to the bigger vision, but the lessons from these smaller tests may increase your chances of successfully arriving at the ultimate destination.

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Offline Lesson Platform Build 46

Nonprofits Source

APRIL 15, 2024

You can also create a creative event hashtag and ask your ambassadors to include it in their posts—this can help your organization reach new audiences and maximize fundraising success. Plus, this type of event offers your organization ample time for one-on-one conversations and relationship-building. Peer-to-peer engagement.

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Marketing Fundraising Tips Registration 52

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Not the best scenario for a campaigner or organizer, but it is the reality. Has your organization campaigned specifically on facebook? Tags: campaigns presentation facebook lpw philanthropy romania workshop. I’d love to hear your examples of campaigning on facebook! In the slides, I highlighted some of the work of 350.org

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Romania Facebook Campaign NGO 178

Qgiv

AUGUST 21, 2023

Many organizations use GivingTuesday as a social media campaign to increase fundraising and spread awareness for their cause. Before November rolls around, you need to prepare your organization for the big day and set your GivingTuesday goals. A tiered ad campaign can help hype your donors and get them into a giving mindset.

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Template Retention Stream Social Media 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 22, 2010

Last week the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page reached the 10,000 fans milestone. In 2008, many of the friends of the Nonprofit Organizations MySpace migrated over to Facebook, then in 2009 and 2010 a good number of the new fans came from @NonprofitOrgs on Twitter. Tags: Facebook. This was a Facebook litmus test for me.

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Facebook Poll Myspace Offline 205

Tech Soup

AUGUST 18, 2017

OpenAIR is an online event that provides mission-based organizations both with a new, professionally designed, accessible website that accommodates all visitors, and with expanded awareness about accessibility issues. If you want everyone to be welcomed to your organization online, OpenAIR is the solution!

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Accessibility Websites Offline Nonprofit 50

Tech Soup

MARCH 27, 2009

He was telling me about the organization's various forays into social media. He told me that a few months ago, they'd set up a social networking hub on Ning for friends and constituents of the organization to connect with each other. After an awkward pause, he followed, "Nothing happened with it, so we took it down."

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Offline Build Community Online 43

Forum One

JANUARY 25, 2009

Integrate (how to connect your various online efforts, and online+offline activities?). Culture Change (how to get your organization to loosen up and adopt a social media strategy, and the very different way of interacting with people online that it entails?). Tags: Strategy. Capacity (who, what, where, how.).

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Map Social Media Strategy Media 52

Forum One

JANUARY 25, 2009

Integrate (how to connect your various online efforts, and online+offline activities?). Culture Change (how to get your organization to loosen up and adopt a social media strategy, and the very different way of interacting with people online that it entails?). Tags: Strategy. Capacity (who, what, where, how.).

Map 52

Map Social Media Strategy Media 52

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 18, 2010

Each organization received $25,000 and the announcement caused some controversy because of the contest eligibility rules and lack of a leaderboard. . The 100 organizations are now participating in the next round , "The Big Idea" where the 100 charities share their big idea for changing the world and get votes. For example.

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Contest Community Organization Giving 62

NetWits

NOVEMBER 5, 2010

Next, focus on your goals – Are you trying to raise a million dollars or mobilize a group of offline volunteers? Or … how have you seen other people/organizations go about it? Tags: Social Media #nptech Non-Profit Social Media Strategy. First, create a page on Causes and activist resource center. Strengthen your core.

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Causes Facebook Japan Change 125

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 9, 2009

How Technology is Redefining How We Connect | Psychology Today - An interesting read - focusing on the need to incorporate offline interaction in relationships. How does your organization encourage your online supporters/friends/fans to take action offline, together, or to meet with your organization? Check it out.

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Web Map Bookmarking Offline 117

NTEN

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

The Blackbaud Index of Online Giving was launched this year and measures online giving data from more than 1,700 organizations. The size of an organization is also something important to consider when looking at online giving trends. YOY, medium sized organizations (between $1 million and $10 million in revenue) are up 9.2%

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Trend Online Fundraising Offline 86

CauseVox

AUGUST 10, 2021

The most effective way to increase the number of touches you have is to share your invitation in a wide variety of channels , both online and offline. Impact is two fold: what benefits will they get from attending and how will their attendance benefit the organization, and therefore your mission?

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Examples Create Fundraising Cancer 97

Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 12, 2009

When I talk with organizations about how they are using social media tools to engage online, whether they’ve already started or not, I find that the most common approach is to set up that Facebook group, add a blog to the website, or even set up a wiki for an event. Social media spaces can be supported and grown on and offline.

Life 100

Life Learning Offline Social 100

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 3, 2010

The power of social media in a global context is two-fold: There’s huge potential with these news tools for real movement building, bringing organizations, campaigns and people together behind a movement and not just one brand or one call to action. Does your organization or local area have a case study to share? FourSquare.

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Local Global Tools Case Study 143

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 12, 2010

—— Last year I used the metaphor of “ gardening vs landscaping &# to outline some of the key attributes I believe make for successful community building, on or offline. The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community. What do you think? Join me for a monthly online chat!

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Build Community Ning Offline 143

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 2, 2009

Every month, the NetSquared community comes together offline in cities around the world at Net Tuesday events to mix, swap stories and ideas, build new relationships, and collaborate. If so, connect with the local organizers to find out about the next events, how to help, and spread the word! Originally posted on the NetSquared blog.).

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South Carolina Group Togo Atlanta 100

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 6, 2009

to share some of what I believe is the core of successful community building (on or offline). Some people define it as organizing, especially around specific events, campaigns, legislation, or fundraising. The approach is focused on organic collaboration and growth for the entire community. Looking forward to more!

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Community Build Online Social Network 226

Get Fully Funded

AUGUST 14, 2023

You can create and run an online campaign to support an offline appeal or an event. Heartwarming posts will help keep them interested and keep your organization fresh in their minds. When you send several emails out in a short period of time, you may lose subscribers or even get tagged as a spammer.

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Campaign Online Fundraising Social Media 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

Tom and Cecile shared a rich story about culture change, loosing control, building relationships, story telling, multi-channel strategies, engagement techniques, online/offline metrics, and more. Where does this all come together – part of the organization that is thinking about content – in the way that content exists in now.

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Story Platform Build Organization 90

Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

Part of my role as the Global Community Development Manager at NetSquared is to support and grow our offline organizers from around the world. This offline network, called Net Tuesdays, balances the work we do online to connect all those working at the intersection of technology and social impact. What do you think?

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India Network Netsquared Offline 126

NTEN

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Contributors are donating to their friends, brothers, sisters, and cousins as much as they are supporting your organization. . Donors attracted through social media are more likely new to an organization. Tags: blackbaud charity dynamics events NPTech Social Media Fundraising.

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Social Media Tools Media Social 80

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

summary of your organization and a profile picture. to the end of your organization’s name, or “TV&# for your first show name. category so simply choose what you think fits your organization best. Then add “Show Tags&# that speak to your organization’s work. For example, www.ustream.tv/user/nonprofitorgs.

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Broadcast Channel Stream Myspace 227

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Movement building is something I’m very passionate about, and I think we can truly make lasting social impact if more organizations, campaigns, and changemakers operated in a movement focused way, instead of investing resources and capacity into one-time efforts. Tags: events wiki email global scale nten roundtable.

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Global Discussion Wiki NGO 117