Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

The number of low-cost or free, web-based resources and tools available to nonprofits today is astounding. A social search tool that allows you to easily track mentions of your nonprofit on social networking sites, blogs, and websites. Be to search for your nonprofit to know how and where your brand is buzzing in the blogosphere!

Fun 236

Fun Resource Stats Wikipedia 236

Amy Sample Ward

MAY 28, 2012

Here’s an example of the Twitter stream following #gosilent where you can see a message from IAVA, someone sharing a video of Taps filmed in Arlington Cemetery, someone dedicating their moment of silence to classmates, and tweets in direct reply to each other giving thanks for service.

Iraq 239

Iraq Afghanistan America Arlington 239

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Get the necessary training (HTML, digital photography, video, social media, and mobile technology). Web 1.0 :: The Broadcast Web. Write content and secure photos for website pages. Add a video or slideshow to your “Thank You” landing page, if applicable. Web 2.0 :: The Social Web. 1) Website.

Social Media 266

Social Media Social Media Tech 266

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

No one is immune to making mistakes on the Social Web. They just think of YouTube as website where the can quickly upload and host their online videos. Google has been slowly merging Google Search, YouTube, Gmail, Blogger, Wallet, Photos, Location, Mobile, Videos, etc. We’re now ten years into the Social Web.

Social Media 277

Social Media Training Train Media 277

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 11, 2012

Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Creating Video Content : 15 Hours Weekly. Facebook is the largest social network in the world and is becoming increasingly integrated into the Social Web with every passing second. YouTube is the second largest search engine in the world, behind only Google. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

Social Media 239

Social Media Media Ning Social 239

sgEngage

AUGUST 23, 2023

If so, you’re in good company — a whopping one billion searches per day are health-related! With individuals increasingly turning to search engines to help them understand health issues, user-friendly healthcare websites are more crucial than ever. Optimize the user journey. Prioritize accessibility.

Websites 76

Websites Organization Tips Map 76

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2013

I have no proof these tips will help your nonprofit get more media coverage, but at the very least they will help your nonprofit’s press release get more exposure on the Social Web. 3) Include a photo on your press release. If a print journalist wants to do a story on your nonprofit, they are going to need high resolution photos.

Press 276

Press Tips Social Social Network 276

Bloomerang

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

You’ve likely heard about the importance of search engine optimization (SEO), but do you know what it means and how it matters for your nonprofit? Google and other search engines need a means to rank the billions of pages they scan through—including the pages on your website. They do this through search engine optimization or SEO.

Results 84

Results Search Websites Attention 84

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

As we all continue exploring the vast horizons of the internet and the social tools it offers, be sure to check out the applications that help you continue telling stories with the power of video, maps and more. Be sure to check it out for yourself or watch this video to take a tour. Historypin.

Story 222

Story Tools Help Online 222

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An effective navigation system also follows web accessibility guidelines so people of all abilities can engage with your content. This way, visitors who might land on a blog article or your donation form can easily find their way to another relevant page or resource that they’re searching for.

Widget 105

Widget Guidelines Websites Nonprofit 105

Nonprofits Source

JULY 31, 2023

This resource will live on your chapter’s website and can display photos, videos, and other relevant visual elements that illustrate your fraternity or sorority’s traditions and values. These could either be in written or video format, depending on member preferences Integrating social media accounts.

Digital 52

Digital Chapter Library Video 52

Byte Technology

DECEMBER 28, 2015

You spend loads of time crafting YouTube videos. You’re meticulous about keeping your Gmail and photos perfectly organized and up to date. Currently there are certain Google products that are not available for archiving, such as Search History and Wallet. Your blog posts are works of art. You live and breathe on Google Drive.

Product 100

Product Google gMail Files 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

These best practices serve as a foundation for upgrading your website to be compatible with the Social Web and are then elaborated upon in the upcoming webinar How Nonprofits Can Successfully Utilize Online Fundraising and e-Newsletters. Have a Simple, Visually Powerful Web 2.0 Icons and buttons have strong appeal and impact in Web 2.0

Design 251

Design Websites Practice Widget 251

Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2011

I recently attended the US launch event for Historypin is a new (and free) application for Android, iPhone, or the web that arranges photos, videos, and text in the context of time and location (leveraging the Google Maps API). What other ways do you think this tool could be used to support the social sector?

Storytelling 201

Storytelling Digital Tools Classroom 201

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 14, 2014

Photo and Video Editing Ability. To effectively work with image and video content, your new media manager must be adept at using photo and video editing software. Video content needs to be edited and embellished with visual effects, animation, and audio. Community Building.

Skills 279

Skills Management Media Social Media 279

NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. Longer posts that provide comprehensive, credible information about a specific topic also help improve your blog’s search engine rankings. Plus, fresh content tends to perform better in search engine rankings.

Practice 36

Practice Organization Nonprofit Content 36

Get Fully Funded

MARCH 14, 2022

All About Your Brand: Logo, Typography, Colors, Photos, and Tone What do you want the look and feel of your site to be? and it is communicated through your logo, typography, colors, photo style, and tone or voice. If you are using WordPress, your developer may offer a package that includes branding and web design.

Profit 124

Profit Websites Build Work 124

Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 19, 2011

If web users knew of someone else who needed help, 44 percent would ask other people in their social network to contact authorities, 35 percent would post a request for help directly on a response agency’s Facebook page and 28 percent would send a direct Twitter message to responders. Thousands of reports were placed via SMS.

Disaster 206

Disaster Social Media Haiti Media 206

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Constituent search. Constituent search features allow your staff to read up on each individual donor’s profile before going to meetings or events. Their fundraising app makes it easy to search a keyword and find resulting grants that could be a good fit. However, physically gathering them together can be more difficult.

Org 81

Org Raise Tools Help 81

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

DECEMBER 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Web 2.0 Spokeo takes your gmail, aol, or yahoo address book and, looking at a wide variety of web 2.0 Or that a certain nonprofit Executive Director Dugg a post about starting a video game company?

Web 113

Web Experiment gMail Open Source 113

Byte Technology

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Also, it’s versatile in that you can hawk both physical as well as digital goods (music, software, photos etc.); Shopp is based on a design that gives it faster performance in terms of page load and query searches, and it supports all physical, digital and virtual product sales.

Plugin 100

Plugin WordPress Build Online 100

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 24, 2011

Unlike 10 years ago, when Web communication was limited to websites and email, today nonprofits also have access to blogs, social networks, video and photo-sharing sites, texting, and smartphone and tablet apps – and which tools your supporters use to access your nonprofit online is often directly related to their age and sometimes class and race.

Online 193

Online Google Wikipedia gMail 193

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Unlike 10 years ago, when Web communication was limited to websites and email, today nonprofits also have access to blogs, social networks, video and photo-sharing sites, texting, and smartphone and tablet apps – and which tools your supporters use to access your nonprofit online is often directly related to their age and sometimes class and race.

Online 192

Online Google Wikipedia gMail 192

Nonprofits Source

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Share photos and videos of the animals in your care and use relevant hashtags to expand your reach. Website: Create web pages dedicated to the various aspects of your nonprofit, such as an “About Us” page that summarizes your vision and a donation page with integrated payment processing.

Marketing 52

Marketing Tips Influence Nonprofit 52

Byte Technology

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Here are four plugins–some free, some paid—that are designed specifically to decrease bounce rates (the ugly term for users hitting the “back button” without exploring your site); increase page views; and generally encourage your audience to stick with you day after day for every new post, video or product or service launch. Loyalty.js

Plugin 100

Plugin Audience WordPress Site 100

NonProfit Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Last year, 63 percent of all web traffic was mobile. If someone is ready and willing to donate to your organization, they shouldn’t have to search very hard to do so. Just be sure there’s some sort of “Follow us” section so donors and other site visitors are aware that you’re active across the web. High-resolution photos.

Websites 58

Websites Nonprofit Photo Picture 58

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 18, 2013

Much of a nonprofit’s website traffic came from search engines thus a large quantity of content was placed on the home page. By 2010 the World Wildlife Fund had launched a much larger, longer website with more color, larger photos, and a larger font. Rotating home page photos take center stage and navigation is much simplified.

Websites 241

Websites Design History Online 241

Bloomerang

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Slack Platform overview: Slack is a messaging platform that enables employees to send and receive multimedia messages, including regular chats as well as audio and video clips. You can centralize your team’s documents, images, videos, and other resources into one accessible location. This keeps all conversations focused.

Software 86

Software Free Tools Adobe 86

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Photos and slideshows. Google dominates search on the desktop Web and now they are pioneering search on the mobile Web (see also m.google.com ). Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Powerful stats.

Google 209

Google Practice gMail Avatar 209

Twenti - Digital Marketing For Nonprofits

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

90% of searchers haven’t settled on a brand before starting their Google search – make sure your social media presence puts you at the forefront of their results. Facebook Live videos have even higher rates of engagement, so if you feel confident behind the camera, you should definitely give it a try. curated content.

Social Media 52

Social Media Marketing Media Social 52

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Upload your nonprofit’s avatar as one (or all five) of your featured profile photos. Photos and slideshows. Google dominates search on the desktop Web and now they are pioneering search on the mobile Web (see also m.google.com ). Add your nonprofit under “Employment.” Powerful stats.

Google 191

Google Practice gMail Avatar 191

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

She showed me her room, her photo album, talked about her family, her daily activities, her job goals and how much she appreciated the opportunity to attend the university. I was touched that our photos and the kids drawings that we exchange on a quarterly basis were on her wall. I took this video so I could show it to the kids.

Lesson 50

Lesson Google Video Student 50

Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 20, 2007

I think a lot of activists know that there are all kinds of social web tools available to them, but they aren't sure how to find them, or use them, and are intimidated by the technology. Here are four steps to ease you into using the social web for social change. PARTICIPATE: "Web 2.0" Networking for Change. and OurMedia.

Burma 40

Burma Activities Active Activism 40

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 27, 2023

Bing Webmaster Tools :: bing.com/webmasters A free set of SEO, diagnostic, and reporting tools designed to improve your website’s rankings on Bing search results. Google Analytics :: analytics.google.com Google Analytics is a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic.

Digital 353

Digital Marketing Tools Resource 353

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 6, 2010

Watch captivating video stories produced by HSUS award-winning videographers on their HumaneTV App. With built-in sharing functions, a web view for more details on each story, and a simple, no-nonsense interface, HumaneTV offers animal lovers the most useful and informative video experience in the App Store. App Name: AiCandle.

Free 224

Free Hunger Mobile Nonprofit 224

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 31, 2008

Geoff Livingston live blogged the Network Solutions Solutions Stars Video Conference -- by a team of Internet marketing and social media rock stars.     The topics addressed include: Building Web Presence. Visibility Through Search. The Social Opportunity. Start with Listening. Start with Listening.

Social Media 56

Social Media Web Marketing Media 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

The later focused on how nonprofit could become social content creators, that how to effectively communicate the organization's story effectively through social media channels like blogs, video, podcasts, and photos. It includes three components: (1) Web Site Content: This is your homebase. Web writing.

Content 94

Content Strategy Social Module 94