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Five Ways Nonprofits Can Transform Their Social Media ROI (Return on Investment)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 10, 2010

years, I have been providing lots of little tips on how nonprofits can increase their ROI through my Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and MySpace Best Practices, but now that the vast majority of nonprofits utilize social media and have been for awhile, I think most of us are ready some more advanced strategies. For the last 4.5

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11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 22, 2013

There’s always room for improvement and unfortunately overconfidence in social media skills prevent many nonprofit staff from getting training that could significantly increase their social media ROI (Return on Investment). Unless you study Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest. 2) You are rarely retweeted on Twitter. Google, etc.

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Four Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Question Facebook’s Integrity, Longevity, and ROI (Return on Investment)

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 24, 2010

To question Facebook and it’s integrity, longevity and ROI [Return on Investment]. Facebook would do well to follow the lead of Twitter, MySpace and YouTube. 3) Facebook ROI is limited and often over-rated. 4) Twitter 5) LinkedIn 6) Facebook. Personally, my ROI from Facebook isn’t that great.

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Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Define metrics of measurement and create a social media ROI spreadsheet. 2) Twitter. Create a Twitter Profile. Find your Twitter voice. Create Twitter lists. Experiment with Twitter social good apps and portals. Launch a Twitter fundraising campaign, if applicable. 3) YouTube.

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What You Need to Know About Threads

Forum One

JULY 11, 2023

Meta launched its response to Twitter last week, Threads. To put this into perspective, this growth rate makes it the fastest-growing app ever (even faster than ChatGPT, TikTok, and Instagram), and this massive rush of users brings Threads’ audience size to nearly 30% of Twitter’s total audience of around 330 million.

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Social Networking Communities Are Migrant Communities

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

They move with you to The Next Big Thing i.e., from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Foursquare. I just didn’t see how a Facebook Group could ever compare to a MySpace profile in terms of power and ROI (Return on Investment). At the same time I created the Nonprofit Organizations YouTube Channel.

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Five Essential Apps for Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 14, 2009

Tip: Causes is super difficult to get on your page if you create it as a person from your personal profile on Facebook. I recently added the Twitter and YouTube Apps to the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. This is where the vast majority of ROI [Return on Investment] comes from on Facebook, so make sure you use it!

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10 Signs Your Small Nonprofit Excels at Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 2, 2016

Twitter requires a time investment that many small nonprofits simply do not have. LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, YouTube, Google+, Vine, Tumblr? Small nonprofits can barely invest the time it takes to manage a Facebook Page and Twitter Profile. Your nonprofit does not automate Facebook posts to Twitter.

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10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2009

I was running over 20 social networking profiles, logging in seven days a week, and at minimum pulling 60-hour work weeks. Even when I wasn’t at home at my desk, I was on my iPhone updating Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc. Even when I wasn’t at home at my desk, I was on my iPhone updating Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, etc.

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Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 8, 2012

Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . Your Google/Gmail Account becomes the basis of your personal Google+ Profile and similar to Facebook, you must have a personal Google+ Profile before you can create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 12, 2011

are already using social media, many have not yet taken all of the steps below to ensure that their social media campaigns are built on a solid foundation meant to produce ROI (Return on Investment). Define Your Metrics and Create a Social Media ROI Spreadsheet. Though most nonprofits in the United States, Canada and the U.K.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Humane Society of the United States

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Twitter: @ HumaneSociety , @ cariegrls. YouTube: youtube.com/hsus. I identified a trend forming with social networking, and set up our very first profile. We’re using Facebook primarily, Twitter for feedback, dabbling in Foursquare, and starting our LinkedIn presence. Twitter is the one that surprised me the most.

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16 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising and Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 13, 2016

Twitter is in flux. And email ROI and online giving is up, up, up! 83% have a Twitter Profile. On average, your followers should grow 23% annually on both Facebook and Twitter. For Every 1,000 email subscribers, nonprofits have 355 Facebook follower, 132 Twitter followers, and 19 Instagram followers.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 1, 2011

Twitter: twitter.com/nwf. YouTube: youtube.com/nationalwildlife. From there I signed us up for various Facebook groups and profiles and continued experimenting sites like Change.org and Care2. Twitter was the most useful for connecting with individuals. Are you tracking Return on Investment (ROI), and how?

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Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Set up your Google/Gmail Account and personal Google+ Profile. . Your Google/Gmail Account becomes the basis of your personal Google+ Profile and similar to Facebook, you must have a personal Google+ Profile before you can create a Google+ Page for your nonprofit. Now, onto setting up your personal profile.

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11 TwtPoll Results Nonprofits Can Use to Plan 2010 Communications Strategies

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 30, 2009

1% Yes… they donate on our website after reading something on Facebook, Twitter, etc. 7) Is your nonprofit monitoring your Website stats to see how much traffic is coming from Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, LinkedIn Groups, etc.? [ [link] ]. 25% Twitter. 14% YouTube. 25% Twitter. 14% YouTube. 10% Other.

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Social Media: What To Do If Your Boss Doesn’t Get It

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 28, 2011

At the time, nonprofits were primarily only using Myspace and YouTube. If they have well-executed social media campaigns, send executive staff links to their profiles on Facebook , Twitter , YouTube, Flickr , Foursquare, Tumblr , etc., Find your competitors the Web. Get training.

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Ten Things Nonprofits May Not Know About MySpace [But I Wish They Did]

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 2, 2009

When I first started myspace.com/nonprofitorganizations almost 4 years ago I had no idea that it would evolve to become as large as it has, or that the brand/community/concept would spread to Facebook , then YouTube , and now Twitter. I was able then to tap into that community when I expanded into Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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Successful Organizations On Twitter: Wellstone Action - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

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!" Deanna Zandt (DZ): How long have you been on Twitter? What inspired you to join?

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Got Social Media Policy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 8, 2010

Mashable, Should Your Company Have A Social Media Policy Dave Fleet, External Policies Dave Fleet, Social Media Policy Series Dana Theus, Air Force Blog Policy Case Study Peter Campbell, The ROI of Flexibility Steve Heye, I Believe in the ROI of Flexibility, Don't You? World. . . World. . .

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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

But as more and more organizations flock to Facebook and social networks aren't just for kid anymore, nonprofit staffers are using their personal profiles for professional networking online. Take for example the Capital Area Food Bank where staff members are active on Twitter, each has their individual profile on Twitter.

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HSUS YouTube User-Generated Video Competition Grows List - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

MARCH 3, 2008

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!" What were the costs associated with facilitating the competition? Increased traffic?

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HSUS YouTube User-Generated Video Competition Grows List - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

MARCH 4, 2008

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!" What were the costs associated with facilitating the competition? Increased traffic?

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NpTech Tag Summary: NpTech Slide Decks, Twitter Saves Children, and Visualizing Information for Advocacy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

There's also a profile of the Humane Society's recent $50,000 contest win from Microsoft. Twitter's CEO has learned that short is sweet, flexibility is essential, and applications shoudl work so that people don't have to be at their computer all day long. The Chronicle sets up a twitter account to broadcast links to blog posts.

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39 Social Media Stats from the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 22, 2019

Nonprofit Tech for Good will promote your blog post or article on Twitter and in our weekly email newsletter. 4) 27% have a system in place to track and report return on investment (ROI) on social media campaigns. 4) 27% have a system in place to track and report return on investment (ROI) on social media campaigns.

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). The new time allotment and updated tool list is as follows: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube: 15 Hours Weekly. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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Earned Media: How to Stay Relevant and Track It - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

MAY 22, 2009

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!" Type in your organizations twitter handle, organization or hashtags.

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33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 18, 2013

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). The new time allotment and updated tool list is as follows: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube: 15 Hours Weekly. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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22 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 22, 2012

Know that using third-party apps decreases ROI if not used carefully. Even the tiniest of changes from posting natively can result in decreased Return on Investment (ROI). The new time allotment and updated tool list is as follows: Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube: 15 Hours Weekly. LinkedIn: 5 Hours Weekly.

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NpTech Tag: Roundups from and about Facebook and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile. The Nonprofit Eye walks us through how to compute the ROI of ITC for nonprofits. Here's some inspiration if your organization gets a camera from YouTube. Alexandra Samuel has a great idea for using twitter - provide updates on how you've changed the world!

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MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 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!" Has the organization friended celebrities to drive more traffic to their own profile?

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Social Media Place Myspace Advocacy

MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 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!" Has the organization friended celebrities to drive more traffic to their own profile?

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The Best Social Media Marketing Resources For Nonprofits

Nonprofits Source

MARCH 21, 2018

That’s why we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation by curating only the best strategic marketing resources for Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat, and Pinterest. Twitter Statistics For Nonprofits. 80% of Twitter users have mentioned a brand in a Tweet. YouTube Statistics For Nonprofits.

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50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 30, 2012

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. This service allows Facebook users to download custom Facebook Profile backgrounds designed with the branding of partner nonprofits. A must-download for nonprofit Twitterers! Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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Sunny the Seal Melts Hearts on MySpace - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

MAY 7, 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!" Did the badges and portable YouTube videos help? How many photos were submitted?

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Reflections on the Meyer Memorial Trust Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2007

Before I went on Twittered. My colleagues in the audience like Marshall Kirkpatrick and Holly Ross were twittering. My NTC panel on social media metrics, measurement, and roi will include a case study slam - so stay tuned). The other brilliant idea was to use twitter and have kids report "What are you eating?"

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Three Keys to Successful Online Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

JUNE 11, 2008

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!" Companies don’t make friends.

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Live from Convio Summit 2007 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

OCTOBER 18, 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!"

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Mobile Social Networks Get a Boost - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

AUGUST 12, 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!" Major traditional outlets like ABC/AOL already support citizen supplied video journalism.

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60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 3, 2012

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. This service allows Facebook users to download custom Facebook Profile backgrounds designed with the branding of partner nonprofits. A must-download for nonprofit Twitterers! Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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Great reads from around the web on November 11th

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

To follow more of the things I find online, you can follow @amysampleward on Twitter (which is just a blog and resource feed), or find me on Delicious (for all kinds of bookmarks). The first version of the infographic was published on June 15th and included Facebook, Linked-In, and Twitter. " Where do you get your news?

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111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2013

Zeen is a new product soon-to-be launched by YouTube’s co-founders that will allow users to “discover and create beautiful magazines.” Knowing basic HTML or using a tool like Live Writer to generate HtML can transform a nonprofit’s ROI (Return on Investment) from using social media. Zeen :: zeen.com.

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85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 27, 2012

A handy little tool when designing a YouTube channel, Twitter profile, MySpace page, blog, etc. Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A must-download for nonprofit Twitterers! Addictomatic :: addictomatic.com.

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100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 8, 2013

Animoto enables users to turn their photos, video clips, and music into videos that can be uploaded to YouTube and shared on the Social Web. A great source for images for your nonprofit’s website, blog, e-newsletter, and social networking profiles. A must-download for nonprofit Twitterers! Animoto :: animoto.com.

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Five Ways Nonprofits Can Transform Their Social Media ROI (Return on Investment)

11 Obvious Signs Your Nonprofit Needs Social Media Training

Trending Sources

Four Reasons Why Nonprofits Should Question Facebook’s Integrity, Longevity, and ROI (Return on Investment)

Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

What You Need to Know About Threads

Social Networking Communities Are Migrant Communities

Five Essential Apps for Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page

10 Signs Your Small Nonprofit Excels at Social Media

10 Tips for Managing Social Media Burnout

Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

Social Media: Before You Get Started, Get Organized!

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Humane Society of the United States

16 Must-Know Stats About Online Fundraising and Social Media

[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: National Wildlife Federation

Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits

11 TwtPoll Results Nonprofits Can Use to Plan 2010 Communications Strategies

Social Media: What To Do If Your Boss Doesn’t Get It

Ten Things Nonprofits May Not Know About MySpace [But I Wish They Did]

Successful Organizations On Twitter: Wellstone Action - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Got Social Media Policy?

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

HSUS YouTube User-Generated Video Competition Grows List - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

HSUS YouTube User-Generated Video Competition Grows List - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

NpTech Tag Summary: NpTech Slide Decks, Twitter Saves Children, and Visualizing Information for Advocacy

39 Social Media Stats from the 2019 Global NGO Technology Report

33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

Earned Media: How to Stay Relevant and Track It - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

33 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

22 Must-Read Updates to Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Guide for Nonprofits

NpTech Tag: Roundups from and about Facebook and More

MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

MySpace.com: A Place for Donors? - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

The Best Social Media Marketing Resources For Nonprofits

50 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Sunny the Seal Melts Hearts on MySpace - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Reflections on the Meyer Memorial Trust Workshop

Three Keys to Successful Online Campaigns - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Live from Convio Summit 2007 - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Mobile Social Networks Get a Boost - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

60 Fun, Useful, and Totally Random Resources for Nonprofits

Great reads from around the web on November 11th

111 Low-Cost or Free OnlineTools for Nonprofits

85 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

100 Low-Cost or Free Web-Based Tools for Nonprofits

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