100 Anti-Social Network
NCE Social Media
JUNE 17, 2013
There is now an anti-social media network that uses social media to allow you to avoid people you know. But is it so bad that you use social media to do it? Well, it’s come to this.
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Mastering Social Networking as a Volunteer
Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 4, 2012
The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer. What you want to be doing with your voice and story via social media will shape the tools and content.
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2011 Non-profit Social Networking Survey
NetWits
JANUARY 27, 2011
I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? How can I get the 2011 Social Networking Benchmark Report for Non-profits?
Women Rule Social Networks
Frogloop
JUNE 25, 2011
Did you know that women also dominate social networks? According to a Pew study, in 2008 women comprised 53% of social networking site users. Over the past two years, women have increased their social networking usage and now comprise 56% of the social networking consumer base. Men’s social networking user base has dropped to 47%. The study said that Linkedin is the only social networking site where men dominate.
Start a Fire in Your Social Network
SocialFish
MAY 22, 2013
Start a fire in your social network…okay, not a literal fire. We all know launching a private social network is much easier than developing an actual community of participants who are connected, active and engaged.
A Preliminary Theology of Social Networks
AFP Blog
JANUARY 3, 2013
A Preliminary Theology of Social Networks : As people like Beth Kanter and Allison Fine made clear in their book, The Networked Nonprofit, networks are the new form of organizational structure in the 21st-century. Actually, Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps predicted in 1994 in The Age of the Network that networks would be the signature form of organizations in this century and I wrote about network organizations for the Jewish community in 2001 in Network Judaism).
Open Social Networks
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social Networks November 5, 2007 As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of thought and interest in the issue of opening up social networks, outside of what has been, until last week, totally closed silos. I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.)
Understanding, Valuing Your Social Networks - TheNonProfitTimes
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Understanding, Valuing Your Social Networks - TheNonProfitTimes : People who grew up on computers (and all that implies) do things easily, almost unconsciously. So it is with organizations using the Internet and social media to fulfill mission. Those who had already reached their majority (or more) by the Internet age often find themselves adapting and coping (as well as cursing and raging) as they go along.
Shy Social Networking For Nonprofits
John Haydon
OCTOBER 26, 2010
In this 90 second interview, Chris outlines several steps for how nonprofits can get started with social media, even if they’re as shy as Chris: Start with who you already know. Build your network before you need it. Tags: Be Human chris garrett social networking
2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report
NCE Social Media
MAY 4, 2012
Here’s a video of Jeff Patrick , president of Common Knowledge , being interviewed by Melanie Mathos at the 2012 NTC conference explaining the 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. Jeff goes over topics in the report such as ROI, value of a new fan/follower, commercial social networks, and resources for strategies.
Home | Nonprofit Social Network Survey
AFP Blog
APRIL 30, 2009
Home | Nonprofit Social Network Survey: "Survey ReportNonprofit Social Network SurveyNonprofits Are Embracing Social Networks:Industry Survey Reveals 74.2% of Nonprofits Have a Presence on Facebook
The social network commitment
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 16, 2008
Getting involved in a social network, whether it be something like Facebook or Myspace, or a content-connected social network like flickr or delicious (I’m starting to get used to writing that without the dots,) is pretty easy. What I have learned, though, is that a social network is only as good as something that you have absolutely no control over: how many of your real friends and colleagues use it. LinkedIN : The professional, serious, network.
Social Network Management Systems?
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Network Management Systems? They allow you to create stand-alone social networks. Elgg, a LAMP(hp) project, started it’s life as a learning platform with social network features, but has transmorgrified into a social network platform with learning features.
How Diverse are Social Networks?
Frogloop
OCTOBER 31, 2011
traffic it’s social networks networks like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter that dominate, according to Quantcast, one of the biggest analytics companies for measuring websites. Women dominate on social networks like Facebook and Twitter. The most diverse social network is YouTube. Social Networking Trends Web 2.0Out of the top five websites ranked by U.S.
The Other Social Networks - Association Bisnow (DC)
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
The Other Social Networks - Association Bisnow (DC) : So, you finally figured out Twitter and Facebook. Now, what the heck are is Pinterest? Or Instagram? Google Plus? We break it down and give you some examples of how associations and non-profits are experimenting with them
Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
OCTOBER 1, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Social Networks and Digital Sharecropping October 1, 2007 I was reading Deborah Finn’s curmugeonly post about Facebook. I have been having curmudgeonly thoughts about social networks in general. Time suck: Social networks are a time suck. There is no question that the social networking space is evolving.
Social Networks Grade Google Project - Search Engine Watch (#SEW)
AFP Blog
JUNE 30, 2011
Social Networks Grade Google Project - Search Engine Watch (#SEW
Video Fridays #7…Social Networking
NCE Social Media
JULY 31, 2009
This video is short explanation of social networking websites and why they are popular. Tags: Education and Training Video networking social I’ve added a short video for today’s installment of the Video Friday series. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Enjoy!
The History of Social Networking | Fast Company
AFP Blog
JANUARY 25, 2011
The History of Social Networking | Fast Company: "n case you hadn't heard, social networking is big. As with everything, social networking has a history Sites like Facebook and Twitter dominate the tech news sites with every move they make getting attention. How much are they worth? Who's using them now? What changes are coming?
Using Social Networks to Recruit Employees
NetWits
MAY 21, 2008
One creative solution is social networking. Social networking technology” is the term used to describe websites that allow members to use their personal and business relationships for networking, hiring, and obtaining references. At Blackbaud, we have turned to sites such as LinkedIn ®, MySpace ®, Facebook ™, and Spoke to build social networks designed to attract candidates that may not be actively looking for a job.
Thoughts on Social Networking
Connection Cafe
APRIL 30, 2009
Nonprofit association NTEN , consultants Common Knowledge and social networking software providers ThePort conducted a joint study of nonprofit organization and their use of and attitudes towards social networking tools. The survey asked about two types of social networking presences a nonprofit organization could have. Presence on Commercial Social Networks. Existence of a House Social Network.
Social Networking Strategies: The Limits of Cutting and Pasting
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up on the opinion blog – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or read the full post below. —– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook.
Top 100 Socially Networked Cities in the U.S.
AFP Blog
MARCH 21, 2011
Top 100 Socially Networked Cities in the U.S.
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. social algorithm will make privacy and permissions easier to manage - context makes content privacy easier, commnity based privacy. most social ads require explicit action.
How to Avoid Social Network Burnout
AFP Blog
JUNE 2, 2010
From Web Worker DailyHow to Avoid Social Network Burnout: "It’s not trending on Twitter just yet, but I’ve noticed recently that a number of individuals I follow are taking breaks from it and other social networks. Some have announced their intentions; others have just gone quiet — and it seems that social network burnout is to blame.".
Who is on Social Networking Sites?
NonProfit Trends
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
The recent Pew Internet & American Life Project report, The Demographics of Social Media Users, had many of the trends and findings aren’t shocking but a couple were more or less dramatic than I expected.
Social network updates a friend to charities
AFP Blog
OCTOBER 26, 2009
Social network updates a friend to charities: "Got a tweet to spare? It could help the charity of your choice.A week ago, a record number of status updates on Twitter and Facebook using the phrase '#BeatCancer' helped raise $70,000 for four non-profit cancer organizations". NPtech NPTwitterFundraising
Social Network Sites Dominate Web Visitor Results
NCE Social Media
MAY 28, 2010
According to Google’s ad planner , social network sites now account for more than 50% of all unique website visitors. This list, which is based on April 2010 data, “excludes adult sites, ad networks, domains that don’t have publicly visible content or don’t load properly, and certain Google sites.&# Still, at more than 50% the majority of web visitors visit social network sites. Of the top 100 websites, 7 are social media sites.
Social Network ROI Calculator Update
Frogloop
JUNE 21, 2010
A couple of years ago I put together the "social network" calculator as a free resource to assess the opportunity cost of recruiting email subscribers and donors online. Online Fundraising Social Networking Trends Web 2.0
Mobile Social Networking Usage Soars [STATS]
AFP Blog
MARCH 4, 2010
Mobile Social Networking Usage Soars [STATS]: "Digital measurement firm comScore released a study today highlighting the rise in social media access via mobile phones and offering some comparison metrics for some of the biggest social networks and their usage on mobile devices.".
2011 Nonprofit Social Networking Survey ?
Frogloop
JANUARY 27, 2011
NTEN, Common Knowledge and Blackbaud invite you to take part in a nonprofit survey about how nonprofits are using online social networks, and enter your name for a chance to win an Apple iPad. Please take just 10 minutes now to complete this 3 rd annual survey , and help us compile an updated snapshot of nonprofits and their use of social networks - commercial social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube, and organizational house (private label) social networks.
2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report [INFOGRAPHIC]
NetWits
APRIL 3, 2012
Blackbaud, NTEN and Common Knowledge just released the fourth annual 2012 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. The report is packed with insights into how nonprofits are leveraging social networks as part of their marketing, communications and fundraising strategies.
Privacy and Security on Social Networks
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MAY 25, 2011
A colleague recently shared this video that pokes fun of the “always on, gotta share everything on social networks&# lifestyle for many people here in America. Who controls and owns the information I put into a social networking site?
Monetizing My Social Network
Robert Weiner
JANUARY 9, 2009
Today I received spam from a site called Frens Zone that will allow me to make money off my social network. Social Media Web 2.0Last month I posted about how Facebook was making money by datamining my friends. I can. earn instant cash by just referring your friends. The more you referred, the more you earn. You are rewarded with valuable points whenever you post photos, videos, blogs, comments. You even earn points when other members view your profile.
10 tips for picking your social networking platform
Connection Cafe
APRIL 21, 2011
Guest blog alert: The following post is from Andy Streggles, chief operating officer and social strategist, for Convio technology partner , Higher Logic. In the past year an onslaught of social networking platforms have emerged targeting the association and nonprofit market, leading many associations to wonder which is best for them. Think of the wealth of information you have in your database that can be used for networking and community building.
Update on social network portability
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JANUARY 8, 2008
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Update on social network portability January 8, 2008 Last week, I covered the Richard Scoble dust-up. This, of course, doesn’t mean that all of a sudden, everyone’s social graph and data will become portable, but it’s a very good sign that perhaps, after all, things are moving in that direction.
Creating a Social Networking Strategy (Part 1)
NetWits
OCTOBER 29, 2009
This is a follow-up to Creating a Social Networking Strategy (Part 0) that originally appeared on my Connections blog and also as a guest post on Beth Kanter's blog. One of the key takeaways from Part 0 is that once you stop just playing around with social media then you need to start putting together a strategy. The first place to start is a proven and solid framework for your strategy. That bad news is that most people don't like "strategery" stuff.
[WEBINAR] Start a Fire in Your Social Network
SocialFish
MAY 7, 2013
We all know launching a private social network is much easier than developing an actual community of participants who are connected, active and engaged. Join me for a webinar about winning community management strategies, hosted by Higher Logic on Thursday May 16 at 2 pm ET.
Which Social Network is Most Relevant to My Brand?
Confessions of a Non-Profit Executive Director
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Social networks are nowkey to internet users, and it’s hard to miss. 57% of Internet subscribers use a social network daily, and 76% have logged in the last 30 days. Being present on all social networks can be counterproductive for a brand.
Social Networks to Replace Email? NOT!!!
Frogloop
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.
Ease your guilty conscience with GiveGab, a social network for volunteers | TechHive
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2013
Ease your guilty conscience with GiveGab, a social network for volunteers | TechHive : GiveGab is an under-the-radar social network for volunteers that has been quietly partnering with colleges and nonprofits across the country over the last two years. Quietly is the key word: GiveGab has been focused on growing its network organically and without a lot of fuss.
How Should Charities Use Social Networks? - Philanthropy.com
AFP Blog
JULY 25, 2008
From the Chronicle Blog Give and TakeHow Should Charities Use Social Networks? Philanthropy.com: "How Should Charities Use Social Networks?Is Is it wrong to use social-networking tools such as Facebook and Twitter to help promote your nonprofit group?A A debate on that topic is brewing among nonprofit experts, as some people express concern that marketers show a lack of respect for the purpose of
Arab Publics Turning to Social Networks to Express Political Views | Pew Research Center
AFP Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
Arab Publics Turning to Social Networks to Express Political Views | Pew Research Center : Social networking has spread around the world with remarkable speed. These sites are also popular in many lower-income nations, where, once people have access to the internet, they tend to use it for social networking
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