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.

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Social Network Network Social Structure 24

M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Meta announced that Threads would soon become “compatible with ActivityPub, the open social networking protocol established by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), the body responsible for the open standards that power the modern web.

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Twitter Org Meme Alternative 101

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.

Social Network 47

Social Network Platform Network Chapter 47

ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2012

These days,"social network" is a term that often refers to a social media community, such as Facebook, and thus is not a term that many managers would take seriously unless they were discussing a social media campaign. The connection between two people within a social network is referred to as a tie.

Research 90

Research Leadership Develop Peru 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Submitted by Steve MacLaughlin, publisher of Connections For a while now I've been talking with a lot of nonprofits about using social media and social networking in their organizations. Don't use the same thinking, structures, or processes as you did with Web 1.0. Hope from the Hype So why does social networking matter?

Social Network 50

Social Network Network Create Strategy 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2009

Here's some of what we learned which I'm quoting from the report via Allison's blog: The structure of the Challenge lent itself to leveling the playing field and enabling smaller groups to be successful. Winners pushed power to the edges through their social networks and were agile, real-time learners.

America 91

America Social Network Challenge Reflection 91

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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Practice Online Fundraising Nonprofit 339

NetWits

JANUARY 11, 2011

Their belief is that “The most successful movements have always been born out of and held together by the bonds of real world relationships, and online social networks present never before seen opportunities for organizing.&# One of the key’s to the success of Causes is their Create a Cause Wish for Charity concept.

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Social Media Social Media Site 272

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

Come join me in a discussion about how to effectively pump up your professional network with social networking tools over at Social Edge beginning on September 23rd. Professional networking --meeting and connecting with people who can help you get things done-- is an indispensable skill for social entrepreneurs.

Social Network 50

Social Network Network Discussion Professional 50

Nonprofit Tech for Good

OCTOBER 31, 2011

The upper right-hand corner is the most valuable section of your website—use it to plug your e-newsletter and group text messaging campaigns, donate now functionality, and social networking communities. websites tried to pack in as much content as possible through a three- and sometimes four-column design structure.

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Design Websites Practice Widget 254

Wild Apricot

APRIL 22, 2010

Recent changes in Ning’s business model (see News & Views About Change for updates) have Network Creators wondering whether to pay to keep hosting their online communities on the Ning platform, or to start looking at alternatives. Back in 2008, founder Marc.( read more ).

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Ning Content Network Open Source 63

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 24, 2011

This week we welcome Mary McGillicuddy, one of the researchers who worked with the ASU College of Public Programs on a project that analyzed and mapped the social network of downtown Phoenix nonprofit organizations. Contrary to popular belief, social networks and social network analysis (SNA) both existed long before Facebook.

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Research Phoenix Arizona Organization 90

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 2, 2010

The principal task of preparing organizational leaders is to provide them with the language and tools they need to be able to discern and describe network activity, the insights they need to understand network structure, and an appreciation for the vital yet often subtle tasks of managing a network’s context.

Network 106

Network Work Structure Leadership 106

CauseVox

APRIL 13, 2022

The Structure of a Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign. Your supporters create personal and team fundraising pages and then connect with their social networks to collect donations from friends and family. Quick Overview. What is Peer to Peer Fundraising?

Fundraising 73

Fundraising Benchmark Campaign Raise 73

Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Of all the mass communications tools your organization is using (website e-newsletters, social networking sites, mobile), which is resulting in the most online dollars being raised (directly or indirectly)? I think having our decentralized structure creates an army of social media ambassadors that encourages buy-in at all levels.

Social Media 207

Social Media Conservancy Interview Media 207

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2011

I spent the last two days at the TechSoup Global Summit getting inspiration overload about social media, networks, social network mapping, networks of networks, global peer learning, building a sector, nonprofit technology, and many other ideas I’m passionate about.

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Global Structure Model Network 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 24, 2014

Due to the more personal nature of professional networks, brand messages are shared more when they are shared by employees than when shared by the brand itself. It’s one of the realities of living in a networked world – and as much as it makes us feel uncomfortable – we have to accept it.

Social Media 134

Social Media Leadership Media Social 134

Care2

AUGUST 31, 2012

Shelly Kramer admits that Google+ may not be the most popular social network everyone thought it would be, but the growing social network has some fantastic benefits, one biggie being SEO. In the post Woodson says “Decide how you are going to structure your chat. 7 Simple Ways to Improve Google+ Engagement.

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Blogger Social Network Google Structure 56

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2012

The most recent Pew Internet Project Internet and technology use studies show how immersed teens and young adults are in the online environment and how tied they are to the mobile and social sides of it. Some 95% of teens ages 12-17 are online, 76% use social networking sites, and 77% have cell phones.

Network 110

Network Work System Teen 110

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 15, 2014

She pointed out that an individual’s knowledge and skills will be out of date within 5 years and a college degree will be out of date long before the loan is paid off. This means we need to build the skill of learning the new and this means building online social network competence.

Learning 98

Learning Work Knowledge Management Knowledge 98

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It's not just about "what is reputation;" we want to put that definition in a structure that we can apply to more than one situation. The structure: A source makes a claim about a topic — making a value judgment about an object or a person, and that value judgment is transferred and influences decisions made by others.

System 50

System Online Community Build 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 12, 2009

I felt first hand the technological, structural, and emotional challenges of delivering an engaging six hour lesson to groups of 30-40 people. The significant keynote speaker was a visually impaired man named Manolo who works for the University of Puerto Rico and leads a social network which spans across all nations where Spanish is spoken.

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Puerto Rico United States Student Library 100

Tech Soup

JUNE 5, 2010

In their presentation, they talked about an old-school, but still widely held organizational structure at nonprofits, that includes silos, processes, and people all working toward trying to solve a common problem or reach a common goal.

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Structure Nonprofit Proposal Social Network 49

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2011

Networks are more than random gatherings of people and organizations online. Social networks have specific structures and patterns to them. In order to engage them well, NGOS need to understand the fundamental building blocks of their social networks.

Network 124

Network Map Exercise Nonprofit 124

AccelEvents

JULY 6, 2021

Virtual event platforms come with additional features like an event app, integrations with social networks, and built-in event registration, making organization and planning far easier. . Additional content may be necessary depending on how you structure your event. Lead Capturing and Retrieval. Content Curation.

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Guide Virtual Registration Integration 95

Bloomerang

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Structural barriers to success The nonprofit sector is highly competitive, with organizations often competing for the same limited resources. BIPOC-led nonprofits often face challenges in their efforts to reach and assist those who are most in need due to this economic shortfall.

Accessibility 107

Accessibility Challenge Leadership Tips 107

Care2

MARCH 18, 2012

It’s been close to two weeks since Invisible Children released it’s "Kony 2012" video, which quickly spread across social networks, blogs, and made headlines across major news networks and newspapers like the NYT and the Washington Post.

Lesson 62

Lesson Video Campaign Uganda 62

Gyrus

JULY 14, 2016

The real kicker is that based on the awards you structure in the environment there is a very high probability that users will remember a significant portion of their adventure, what the saw, where they were, and how they got there. It’s all sort of been a lot of excitement.

Industry 65

Industry Learning Game Application 65

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2011

Mention the word “network” to most people and their reactions tend to sway between these two polar extremes. It’s either “crowdsourcing is the answer to everything” –or it’s a complaint that social networks like Facebook and Twitter are just “too full of chatter.”.

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Kiva Classroom Ohio Kenya 98

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 13, 2012

The After Action Review is a reflective practice that can be used for anything, but I find it especially valuable for social media pilots and experiments. The After Action Review (AAR) is a structured way to capture the lessons learned from any project, with the intent of improving future performance.

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Review Social Media Action Strategy 97

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

SEPTEMBER 18, 2007

I think of it as being similar to the social networking sites (like FaceBook or LinkedIn) where people have more control on what information gets shared with whom. Finally, Papilia has a fully compliant opt-in structure that is based on permission-based communication. So, sign up and state your preferences!

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Literacy Voice Linkedin Structure 100

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2009

Note from Beth: As visiting scholar at the Packard Foundation, I'm connecting with other people who are studying and learning about how networks work. A lot of the ideas resonate with using online social networks and social media effectively for nonprofits, especially in the larger frame of movement building.

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Map System Profit Guatemala 86

Everyaction

JANUARY 31, 2018

Organizations need a structured and effective way of following their grants throughout the grant's lifecycle so they can easily manage this revenue stream and track these funds in the same place as major gifts and other sources of revenue. Check out ads and events integrations >> SPRING. With our tools you can tap into that influence.

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Tools Chart Grant PowerPoint 43

NTEN

AUGUST 28, 2014

Screencasting with Jing : Learn how to record presentations using the free tool Jing to share images and short videos of your computer screen Capture an image Record on-screen video (5 min max) Various uses: Screen shots for whitepapers, tutorials, and documentation Staff/Volunteer on-boarding, training videos Tip of the week Embed video or images (..)

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Jing Tools Community Organization 76

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Here’s a couple of themes that come up from a few of these nonprofit CEOs: Looking at Aggregate Professional Networks of People in the Organization: I’ve been hearing Meg Garlinghouse of LinkedIn talk about “filling structural holes” in networks and shared a couple of those ideas.

Skills 96

Skills Reflection Management Aggregator 96

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 3, 2011

That means I’ll continue to build my personal networks and content sources in these areas. As far as geekery topics, I’m particularly excited to explore some of the new tools for coping with the ever expanding information on social networks and mobile. Sense: Sensing is making sense of the information.

Share 102

Share Reflection Social Media Model 102

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2012

It is very difficult to talk in social networks with people who think the opposite of you.” Hanafi, AhmEd Hamaza, Chema Gargouri, and Nada Hamzeh who I had the pleasure of working with closely on the e-mediat project shared their ideas – especially a sense that training is so important to building networks.

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Tunisia Reflection NGO Libya 104