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KONY, Networked Nonprofits, and Transparency

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The storytelling was engaging and compelling. I shared the video on my personal profile and it prompted quite a heated discussion in the comments between my colleagues. . (“Buy a bracelet, we’ll hunt him down?” Compelling and emotionally engaging storytelling/messaging. ” Is that that the story?)

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New on SSIR: #4Change Examines Social Media for the Climate Change Movement

Amy Sample Ward

“Social media is a storytelling tool, it’s let voices effected by climate change be heard around the world&# (@ amysampleward ). The power of social media and the authentic storytelling that takes place is in the opportunity for people to inspire other people to take action, which leads to lesson #2. Lesson #1: Voice.

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Social Media Tips from the TechSoup Global Network

Tech Soup

So what's the secret to maintaining a popular Facebook profile or Twitter account? TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media.

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Cool App Roundup: Fundraising Edition

Tech Soup

Charity Fundraising Agent (Android, iPhone) helps you keep track of your fundraising campaigns by monitoring both online and offline donations. From gaming to storytelling, these apps make supporting a cause entertaining and interactive. to your phone or tablet. The Shopify service (available through TechSoup!) Charity Miles.

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Social Media Tips from the TechSoup Global Network

Tech Soup

So what's the secret to maintaining a popular Facebook profile or Twitter account? TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Challenge tweet chat gathered nonprofit video experts and other experienced storytellers to share what works, what channels are best and more when it comes to sharing videos over social media.

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some tips to build capacity and benefiting from a fundraising contest: Get organized both online and offline. Designate a cheer leader. Gather your tribe and rally the base. Get your base to give first. Keep cheer leading no matter what happens. as a first time donor.

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Social Media 101 TweetChat: Twitter

Tech Soup

One participant said, "A good tweet is something that elicits action offline, for example, a laugh or a conversation. Genuinely connecting with an influencer, by directing questions or responses to them in addition to retweeting their content, can help raise your organizations profile on Twitter.