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Nonprofit Blogging and Social Networking Policies: Examples?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 9, 2008

When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy. How do organizations create policies?

Social Network

Social Network Policy Examples Network

Got Social Media Policy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

The other day, Matt Sharp shared this link to a social media policy generator called the Social Media Policy Tool. It asks you 12 questions mostly having to do with control and then spits out the biolerplate for your policy. Here's the social media policy I created for Beth's Blog.

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Policy Social Media Media Social

SXSW: Future of Social Networks

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 14, 2009

“Social networks will be like air.&#. 3 things need to make social networks like air: Identity - who are you? pick your friends once - social networking fatigue. calendar, call, sms, facebook, twitter, address book = level of closeness of social data. Evaluate where social makes sense.

Social Network

Social Network Network Social Stream

It’s 2013: Where’s your nonprofit’s social media policy?

ASU Lodestar Center

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

Having a social media policy in place will help you answer these questions, and inform you or your social media manager on what to do in similar situations. What’s in a social media policy? Handling controversy: This quite possibly the most important part of any social media policy.

Social Media

Social Media Policy Media Social

Flixxaid: A New Mobile App for Social Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

The decision to launch a new social network, namely Flixxaid , was obvious. The power of social media to help drive social good. The social internet, in particular social mobile apps, are the communication form of choice for Millennials and Gen Z. 2) A video network for collaborative creativity.

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Mobile Social Social Media Internet

Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

.orgSource

AUGUST 28, 2023

A social media following doesn’t guarantee that exclusive pedigree. Although an expert who comes with a big social network would be at the top of my list. You might even begin your search by following related hashtags on social platforms or industry forums. Influencers are not necessarily thought leaders.

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YouTube Industry Leadership Podcast

Is Quora Yet Another Social Network (YASN) or Something Different?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2011

Prior to the holidays I ignored them because I just couldn’t stomach “yet another social network.” So, what made me go check it out? Ironically, it was my post “ Reflection on Networked Professional Learning &# where I linked to a post on Social Networks from Stephen Downes.

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Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Nonprofit

Wild Apricot

JANUARY 8, 2009

If you're not sure, it may be time to work out a social media policy for your staff and volunteers who blog and chat and comment online, where the personal and professional lines often blur.( How can you control what’s being said about your group and your cause? read more ).

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Policy Social Media Media Social

The Urge To Edit Someone Else's Blogging or Social Networking Policy Is Irresistible

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 11, 2008

I put out a query for examples of blogging and social network/media policies for nonprofits and got lots of good examples. Donny Peterson couldn't resist the urge to edit someone else's blogging policy before sharing a copy his policy. That got me thinking about the process for developing the policy.

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Policy Social Network Network Social

Social Networks to Replace Email? NOT!!!

Care2

JUNE 17, 2010

She said only 11% of teens email daily and that they are using SMS (or Twitter) and social networks for communications. Interestingly, despite all the protests against Facebook’s privacy policy she also said that people entrust their personal info with social networks. Furthermore, in August 2009, 276.9

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Social Media in the Nonprofit Workplace: Does Your Organization Need A Social Media Policy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2009

Photo by Terry Bain in Flickr I've been hearing a lot lately from folks who work in nonprofits asking for examples of "social media or social networking policies." But, if an organization simply cuts and pastes a social media policy without the internal culture change, it won't be effective.

Social Media

Social Media Policy Media Social

10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. Their use of the social network is mostly inconsistent and without strategy – the 10 best practices below are meant to change that. LinkedIn Pages.

Linkedin Practice Social Media Sponsor

Facebook Pulls a Quick Change on Custom Landing Tabs Policy

Wild Apricot

MAY 20, 2010

Then came word of a Facebook policy change : Hello all, We apologize for not messaging this earlier. Tags: General News Non-profit technology General non-profit interest nptech Social networking Facebook Non-profit Communications social media. read more ).

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Policy Facebook Change Info

Guest Post by Aspen Baker: Friend or Foe? UC Berkeley Investigates the Legal Landscape of Social Networking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 28, 2009

I really wanted to attend the " Social Networks Friend for Foe? "at who gave the keynote speech at UC Berkeley’s conference on law, ethics and technology, “ Social Networks: Friends or Foes? ,” complaints of hijacked accounts increased by one-third from 2007 to 2008. Fortunately, my colleague, Aspen Baker, was attending.

Social Network

Social Network Network Law Social

Will Open Source Social Networks Eventually Replace Facebook?

Care2

MAY 24, 2010

Has Facebook angered its base so much, that its user base could fizzle out in the next year as more people and nonprofits demand control of their own social data and look to other platforms? Also what impact does Facebook’s new privacy policies have on nonprofits and their constituents?

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Open Source Social Network Facebook Open

Study Provides A Baseline for Nonprofit Use of Social Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2009

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.

Social Network

Social Network Studies Network Social

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Technology Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2013

4) 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. For Nonprofits in Australia: 1) 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Australian Policy Online. Published by the Giving USA Foundation.

Social Media

Social Media Mobile Report Technology

2011 NTC Preview: Can Social Networks Create Social Capital?

NTEN

JANUARY 10, 2011

Discussions about green jobs and green economy policies occurred from local to national levels. Online networks have transferred the tools of organizing and programmatic leadership from organizations and placed them into the hands of the citizen/member. Larger numbers of friends/fans/followers indicate strength.

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Social Network Network Social Create

Must-Read Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

3) 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. For Nonprofits in Australia: 1) The State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Australian Policy Online. Published by the Giving USA Foundation.

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Report Australia Convio Benchmark

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 1, 2013

4) 2012 Nonprofit Social Network Benchmark Report :: Download. 12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. For Nonprofits in Australia: 1) 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Australian Policy Online. View: All Blackbaud Reports.

Social Media

Social Media Mobile Report Communication

5 Social Media Stats That’ll Help Your Nonprofit Understand Audiences

TechImpact

AUGUST 26, 2014

Marketers from the nonprofit sector and the for-profit sector alike are attempting to harness the power of social media to connect with these audiences. But what social platform are they on the most? And what’s this I hear about teens leaving Facebook for other social networks, is this true?

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Social Media Stats Audience Media

Can't Stand Facebook's New Privacy Policy? Commit Seppukoo

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 10, 2009

Here's a social networking application that might be useful to those who want to end it all on Facebook. EFF gives the bottom line: We at EFF are worried that today's changes will lead to Facebook users publishing to the world much more information about themselves than they ever intended. You know, fall on a sword.

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Facebook Policy Profile Social Network

Strategies for Visualizing and Sharing Policy Content

Forum One

JANUARY 27, 2009

Policy-oriented organizations have long produced dizzying amounts of statistical content. In the past, rows and rows of data would die a quick death in thick policy reports or inscrutable spreadsheets. Smart organizations create and publish their data widely to other sites, widgets, social networks, and aggregation applications.

Policy

Policy Content Share Strategy

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 12, 2008

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. now hear from homegrown social networks and what they have to offer local nonprofits. The majority of the room had experience in social networking sites and tools, both personally and for their organization. All live blogging disclaimers apply.

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Chicago Social Network Network Tools

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

12) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. For Nonprofits in Australia: 1) 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Australian Policy Online. View: All Australian Policy Online Reports. Published by Blackbaud. View: All Blackbaud Reports.

Social Media

Social Media Mobile Report Communication

12 Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2014

Many nonprofits are curious, but lack the resources necessary to create and manage yet another social network. Google+ isn’t for all nonprofits, but for those that have actively adopted a pro-social media policy, it’s worth the time investment to experiment with Google+. Google+ is a visual social network.

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Google Practice YouTube Nonprofit

Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Experiment with social media dashboards. Write social media and mobile technology policies. Create an e-mail signature that includes your website, blog, and social networking links. Add social networking icons. Add e-newsletter subscribe functionality to your social networking communities.

Social Media

Social Media Social Media Tech

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 13, 2013

14) Social Networking: An Ongoing Series of Reports :: Download. For Nonprofits in Australia: 1) 2012 State of Social Media Use in Australian Nonprofits :: Download. Published by Australian Policy Online. View: All Australian Policy Online Reports. Published by Blackbaud. View: All Blackbaud Reports.

Social Media

Social Media Mobile Report Communication

Professional Networking: Just for Fun or Part of Your Job Or Combination? Tips for managing multi-memberships in social networks?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

We know that professional relationships are moving from the Rolodex to the social networks. LinkedIn is designed for specifically for business professional networking, while Facebook is a bit more casual. Yet, I do professional networking on Facebook and I'm noticing a number of colleagues are too.

Social Network

Social Network Network Professional Fun

WeAreMedia Week 3: Social Media Policies and How To Create Them

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 18, 2008

For today, we're talking about the question - What are appropriate social media policies and how to create them? So, if you have examples of an organizational social media policy, a story about how your organization create it, or tips, please share them.

Policy

Policy Social Media Create Module

How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Saleforce Nonprofit

JUNE 6, 2022

And this year the theme is “Only One Earth,” highlighting the need for us all to live sustainably and in harmony with nature by making transformative changes in our policies and our choices. Check out these events and promote the Only One Earth campaign on your social networks. . Yesterday, June 5, was World Environment Day.

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System Change Environment Global

Ning/Social Networking Expert Needed for My Pops

Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 10, 2007

I have a personal request for all you Ning and social networking experts out there. My Dad is involved in the creation of the Global Center for Cultural Enterprise and Entrepreneurship which will support cultural entrepreneurs around the world with training, tech support, and policy and funding resources.

Ning

Ning Social Network Network Social

Great reads from around the web on June 29th

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

They note that nearly 50 percent of their policy reports have the goal to inform and influence the social impact sector, yet more than 31 percent of these reports are never downloaded, and 87 percent are never cited.” ” Which Social Networks Are Growing Fastest Worldwide? – eMarketer -.

Web

Web Bookmarking Rwanda PDF

Notes About Mobile, Digital Trends, and Social Media Leadership from Knight Digital Media Center Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2013

There were 2o people in the dining party, and AppleBee’s policy is to add the 18% tip automatically to any parties over 6. The bill was divided up and Alois Bell wrote on her receipt, “I give God 10% why do you get 18%?” 3: Social Networking. 3: Social Networking. 2: Mobile Usage. #3:

Social Media

Social Media Digital Mobile Trend

Has Your Organization Thought Through its Social Media Policy?

NTEN

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Except the door you opened was to your social network space. Trying to raise money, you increase your social networking, adding that responsibility to one of your employees, one who is paid with grant funds. What part of social networking can be charged to program funds? Close the door! Not really.

Social Media

Social Media Policy Organization Media

Should Your Nonprofit Be Active on the New Myspace?

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

It was my first first experience with online social networking and from that first “Friend Request” I was absolutely hooked – obsessed even – with the potential of social networking for social good.

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Myspace Activities Active Activism

10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network makes wise use of their sidebar by prominently featuring a call-to-follow on social networks and an e-newsletter opt-in. Think of your website’s sidebar as free advertising space and utilize the space for important calls-to-action and to feature key content.

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Practice Nonprofit Newsletter News

Online Privacy and Social Media: Nonprofits Live Recap

Tech Soup

AUGUST 21, 2012

The proliferation of social media has left many organizations playing catch up with their communications and privacy policies. She noted a study by comScore that found social media has become, for many, a regular part of their personal and professional lives. Guarding Your Organization on Social Media.

Social Media

Social Media Media Online Social

What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2008

Wendy Harman, American Red Cross According to Wendy Harman, employees at the Red Cross were blocked from accessing social networking sites, like Facebook, from work. Recently, a change in policy has allowed access. Think about it, what's the opportunity cost of blocking access to social networking sites?

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Social Network Site Network Disaster

How Your Organization’s CEO Can Use Social Media for Thought Leadership

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

They are the respected voices who others turn to understand sector social change issues. Many nonprofit CEOs use their social media profiles to extend the reach of their thought leadership and connect with professional colleagues, media, and policy makers. Balancing Personal and Professional: Worlds Collide.

Social Media

Social Media Leadership Media Social

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JULY 17, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

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Social Network ROI Social Media Network

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What was the very first social media tool your organization utilized, and when? The first social networking tool the organization utilized was MySpace is 2007. YouTube: youtube.com/womenforwomenintl. Blog: wfwnotesfromthefield.wordpress.com.

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Social Media International Interview Examples

Now Nonprofits Outside the U.S. and Canada Can Fundraise on Facebook Too

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Ammado is a social network just like Facebook or MySpace, but whose primary focus is to empower people and nonprofits worldwide to fundraise and donate online. See their Giving Policy for more information. Not any anymore… thanks to Ammado.com. As the world goes global, so does charitable giving.

Canada

Canada Facebook United States Fundraising

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JULY 26, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Some social networks are set up to enable communications with a lot of people quickly.

Social Network

Social Network ROI Social Media Network

Nonprofit Blogging and Social Networking Policies: Examples?

Got Social Media Policy?

Trending Sources

SXSW: Future of Social Networks

It’s 2013: Where’s your nonprofit’s social media policy?

Flixxaid: A New Mobile App for Social Good

Thought Leaders Blaze Trails of Discovery and Engagement

Is Quora Yet Another Social Network (YASN) or Something Different?

Creating a Social Media Policy for Your Nonprofit

The Urge To Edit Someone Else's Blogging or Social Networking Policy Is Irresistible

Social Networks to Replace Email? NOT!!!

Social Media in the Nonprofit Workplace: Does Your Organization Need A Social Media Policy?

10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Facebook Pulls a Quick Change on Custom Landing Tabs Policy

Guest Post by Aspen Baker: Friend or Foe? UC Berkeley Investigates the Legal Landscape of Social Networking

Will Open Source Social Networks Eventually Replace Facebook?

Study Provides A Baseline for Nonprofit Use of Social Networks

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Technology Reports for Nonprofits

2011 NTC Preview: Can Social Networks Create Social Capital?

Must-Read Reports for Nonprofits

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

5 Social Media Stats That’ll Help Your Nonprofit Understand Audiences

Can't Stand Facebook's New Privacy Policy? Commit Seppukoo

Strategies for Visualizing and Sharing Policy Content

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

12 Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Must-Read Online Fundraising, Social Media and Mobile Communications Reports for Nonprofits

Professional Networking: Just for Fun or Part of Your Job Or Combination? Tips for managing multi-memberships in social networks?

WeAreMedia Week 3: Social Media Policies and How To Create Them

How Funders are Driving Systems Change in Response to the Climate Crisis

Ning/Social Networking Expert Needed for My Pops

Great reads from around the web on June 29th

Notes About Mobile, Digital Trends, and Social Media Leadership from Knight Digital Media Center Workshop

Has Your Organization Thought Through its Social Media Policy?

Should Your Nonprofit Be Active on the New Myspace?

10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Online Privacy and Social Media: Nonprofits Live Recap

What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

How Your Organization’s CEO Can Use Social Media for Thought Leadership

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

Now Nonprofits Outside the U.S. and Canada Can Fundraise on Facebook Too

Is It Worth It? An ROI Calculator for Social Network Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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