Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 9, 2013

The new generation of smart phones come equipped with excellent cameras and for many it means that they can easily shoot from the hip and capture moments in your organization’s work that make for great, socially share able content. It includes photo editing apps, special filter apps, and photo sharing apps. Photography'

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Forum One

MAY 28, 2024

We’re proud to share that Forum One was recently honored as a 2024 Vega Awards winner of 11 awards in five different categories! Design choices also include delightful interactive features, such as load animations and hover effects, and striking photography to highlight the Zoo’s impact.

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Forum One

APRIL 21, 2021

As we celebrate Earth Day 2021 this week, we are thrilled to share the news that the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and its 50th anniversary website “Fighting Polluters Since 1970” has been nominated for a Webby Award!

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TechImpact

NOVEMBER 12, 2014

2) Share photos of your volunteers in action. Your employees have great stories to share! Trickle Up uses colorful, eye-catching photography and great quotes from the people that they serve in the captions. Social proof – when people can see that other believe in your cause – is key on social media.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 22, 2012

Instagram, the mobile photography app, has been getting a lot of attention lately. From critics saying it is killing photography to hype and hoopla from marketing pundits saying it is a must-have as part of your “visual marketing tool box.” But first best practices and measurement , learning, and improving.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2014

In honor of the Storymakers kick-off, I tested out three brand new (to me) photography apps for iOS and Android smartphones. It also has a simple import feature so you can share your creations to all of your various social networks. Looking for some photography inspiration? Got a photography app to recommend?

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Bloomerang

APRIL 11, 2023

With over 2 billion active monthly users , you can connect with a broader audience there by sharing engaging posts. Share compelling imagery. This means investing in high-quality promotional photography is an absolute must for promoting your event. Instagram is especially useful for nonprofit event coordinators.

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Byte Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

You can share and open files from Google Drive and Dropbox, and the program helps with a host of organizational tricks as well as text editing, which allows the writer to keep writing without pausing to do formatting or insert links. To begin with, Ulysses is an awesome writing tool that gives bloggers a terrific experience.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Imagine your photography teacher able to explain different shot angles, subjects, apertures, and lighting techniques with nothing more than well-crafted prompts. Imagine a coach using an AI to generate a detailed analysis of your best athletes’ movements to help other students learn, model, and improve their own techniques.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

No doubt you’ve taken a “ selfie ,” a self-portrait taken with your mobile phone camera and shared on Facebook or other social media channels. Share the link in the comments. Photography Visual' Although selfies have been around for years , they have gained popularity recently.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

AUGUST 12, 2021

Strong case studies and great photography help to deliver our message,” said Pamela Vass, digital fundraising executive at Sightsavers. Having one compelling ask or story to share to help raise funds for a specific program is the best route, as multiple asks and stories might get lost amongst the noise — especially on social media. “We

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 24, 2018

What if we could scan once, proofread the resulting scan, and share that ebook with tens of thousands of eager readers? More than a year before launching Bookshare, we shared our plans with this skeptical committee. Not only that, Gerry also turned me and a bunch of the Benetech team onto digital photography.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2010

."" Photographs, Digital Rights & Social Media Events | Geoff Livingston's Blog – Geoff shares a recent example of his attendance at an event where he was photographed and his images shared. And where you stand on the discussion of copyright, digital rights, online content sharing and intellectual property?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Each of Hatch’s five sections are designed to help you craft, curate and share impactful stories. The 40/60 Content Rule: Less Time Writing, More Time Sharing. Tips like Nonprofit Photography Ethics , Recruiting Volunteers on LinkedIn , and Using Tumblr to Collect and Share Stories. Your CEO as Master Storyteller.

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Forum One

AUGUST 11, 2022

Below our interns share some of the work they completed and insights they’ve gained throughout the summer. He enjoys film photography and collecting vintage cameras. Meet our 2022 summer interns! Peter Awabdeb – Client Services. Peter attends the College of William & Mary, majoring in Economics and International Relations.

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EveryAction

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Why we like it: beside the more than 70 Idea Labs, two Keynote speakers, Snap Learning sessions, and Ignite sessions, early risers will also love Sunrise Sessions , which include a "photography safari," early morning yoga, and an experiential dance workshop. Nonprofit Technology Conference (16NTC). Where: San Jose, CA. Where: New York, NY.

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Tech Soup

DECEMBER 18, 2014

People want to interact with content that resounds with them by liking and/or sharing it. The people who get Instagram don't think of it as photography tool. Don't get hung up with the artsy side of photography. Why Instagram Works for Mobile. The most successful social media apps make this extremely easy.

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Neon CRM

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Ethical storytelling for nonprofits produces stories that not only help nonprofits share their work and inspire donors but also honor the dignity of those the story is about. Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits We’ll cover how to craft engaging stories and where to share them, but let’s start with Storytelling Ethics 101.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 4, 2014

You realize that people connecting, laughing, hugging, and supporting a mutual cause can be a story worth sharing if done right. Your conference photos are always whitewashed, your last demonstration photos were too dark to share, and red-eye is still very much a thing in office photos. Don't worry. Image: Alex Washburn/WIRED.

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2016

And seeing as though the WordPress platform dominates the site-building industry with a more than 26 percent market share, there’s a good chance that’s the platform you’ll be using. When it comes to building your new and undoubtedly brilliant website, you will absolutely run into this dilemma.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You also have colors, fonts, language and photography to help people understand what you do. We’ll share some fries. Share This Post! I love reminding people that your logo is not the only visual element of your brand. It truly doesn’t need to do all the work! A logo is only one part of your brand, it’s not the whole shebang.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2013

And, of course, there are benefits to visual content like increased engagement. A popular type of DIY (do-it-yourself) visual is “text overlay,” used to illustrate a blog post or shared on Facebook. Here’s a simple recipe for creating one. High Quality Ingredients. Kitchen Equipment.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 27, 2023

Promote the event as a way to support both local artists and your cause, and include a variety of artistic disciplines, such as painting, sculpture, photography, and pottery. Consider incorporating a digital element, such as asking participants to share photos from each location on social media, tagged with your organization’s hashtag.

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Saleforce Nonprofit

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The organizations that measure and demonstrate action and performance against their commitments can improve trust with their stakeholders and increase market share, while reducing the cost of customer acquisition, the cost of recruiting, and employee turnover. However, few actually live up to their commitments.

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Top Nonprofits

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You also have colors, fonts, language and photography to help people understand what you do. We’ll share some fries. Share This Post! I love reminding people that your logo is not the only visual element of your brand. It truly doesn’t need to do all the work! A logo is only one part of your brand, it’s not the whole shebang.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

This year I interviewed six healing artists: Quinn McDonald Author of Raw Art Journaling: Making Meaning, Making Art Jenny Doh Author of Art Saves: Stories, Inspiration and Prompts Sharing the Power of Art Susannah Conway Creator of the Unravelling e-courses , and author of This I Know: Notes on Unraveling the Heart Kim Rosen Author of Saved by a Poem: (..)

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Get the necessary training (HTML, digital photography, video, social media, and mobile technology). Add “Share” functionality. Select mobile photo-sharing app and download. Select mobile video-sharing app and download. Subscribe to, like, and follow large organizations with a mission that is similar to yours.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 18, 2011

A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. The app then allows you to share your photos on a photo-by-photo basis on Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter. Additionally, if your specify a location with your photos, you can opt to also share your photos on Foursquare.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Instagram, the popular Millennial photo sharing site, is gaining traction with world leaders, government leaders and nonprofit executive directors. Instagram is about photo sharing and tell stories in photos. He doesn’t just share the standard PR about the Met and its programs. He is curating the experiences he shares.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 20, 2013

The idea is not only for participants to acquire the skills and knowledge to host a successful giving day, but for them share and transform practices together. Our Shared Google Documents. We used a shared Google Drive document to co-create and share tweets, Facebook posts, hashtags, bit.ly Stay tuned!”. Fundraising'

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Plus, readers will be more likely to share your posts if they contain compelling imagery. AI image generators will not put designers out of a job in the same way that digital photography done on iphones didn’t put photographers out of a job. AI image generators can help with that, too! Create Visualizations for Annual Reports.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2011

This tool turns your smartphone or desktop computer into an audio recorder that allows you to easily share audio messages and podasts with your supporters. A free, fun mobile photo-sharing iPhone App that turns your mobile photos instantly in art. Cinchcast :: cinchcast.com. It’s a throwback from social networking circa 2006.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2012

The photos, particularly since TNC’s audience are photography enthusiastic, can become a richer source for compelling photos than stock photos. On my post last week, Andy Sternberg , shared some thoughts about the value Instagram can provide brands, including nonprofits. Snap, Tag, and Share. 4) Rinse, Repeat, Leverage.

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Get Fully Funded

MAY 2, 2022

Other ideas include: Cupcake or cookie decorating : Enlist a professional to share secrets for creating tiny, edible masterpieces. Photography contest: Ask participants to share their best nature, pet, bird, flower, or food photo. Finally, the host makes a light Ask, sharing the different ways to contribute.

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Museum 2.0

JULY 16, 2019

Alli Burness, Meagen Eastep, Jenny Kidd, and Chad Weinard gave a great talk ages ago about cell phone photography/ social photography. They discussed how personal photography wasn’t just about selfies (and in fact often wasn’t). But, the position around a shared physical engagement allowed the shared moment of conversation.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 3, 2011

Dedication: This book is dedicated to all the nonprofit staff and volunteers worldwide who Tweet, Share, Update, Friend, Like, Check-in, Join, Connect, and Post for Social Good. Getting Started with Digital Photography. Title: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits. The world is a better place because of you.

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

How can you encourage donors to share their generosity and spread the word? Avoid using stock photography, since this turns off donors. Encourage your supporters and donors to share their own photos with you during your fundraising campaign. What photos and videos can you use to tell your campaign story?

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