Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 17, 2019

The network is called “WEB” which stands for The Well-Being and Equity Bridging (WEB) Network. The WEB Network are a group of people who recognize that we must work together to dismantle inequity in order to ensure we all experience full and healthy lives. I want to share it with you.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 24, 2023

Understanding WCAG Standards WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It is a set of internationally recognized guidelines developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) to ensure that digital content, like emails and websites, are accessible to individuals of all abilities. Spread the word!

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NetWits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Good visual design includes engaging imagery, stewardship, real stories of impact, and clearly demonstrates your mission and focus through simple, concise visual cues. Testing Your Visual Story. Remember – web design is an evolution and does not have a start and a finish. Remember, your website is not just a pretty picture.

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.orgSource

APRIL 8, 2024

Early in my career, I was an intrapreneur heading a for-profit web development business under the umbrella of an association. Being caught in the web of obstructionism inside of an industry can be very intimidating. The stories in Greg’s book revolve around courage. I identified with Greg’s description. It takes courage.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 28, 2011

. —– Whether you are part of a nonprofit organization, an action campaign, a local community, or a school, you know that it is through stories you can showcase your work, change people’s minds, inspire them to make change, or join you to make a difference. Historypin. You do need a Twitter account to use it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 6, 2023

Over the years, we’ve recommended nonprofits embrace early adoption as a strategy and now two decades into the Social Web, we have some tried-and-true best practices that can be applied to Threads as well as a few red flags. You can also “Share” your Threads as an Instagram post and/or an Instagram story.

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The Fundraising Authority

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

It is often much more effective to use as few words as possible and let images tell the stories for us. When we use images that are based on real data and facts, our story, and more importantly – our conclusions – become self-evident. Our audience is no longer taking our word for it.

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.orgSource

OCTOBER 9, 2023

I’ve told these stories before, but I’m referring to them again because they highlight advice that can help associations find stability when chaos threatens. Nancy’s Story “Working with public institutions was especially important during the early days,” Nancy recalled. “We As the pandemic continued, the focus evolved.

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NCE Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2010

Are you using web video to share your story? Tags: Education and Training Research innovation ted web crowd. If not are you missing out on innovation and reaching new audiences?

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Byte Technology

DECEMBER 10, 2015

Certainly one of the biggest stories of the year was the roll out of Apple’s iPhone 6s, and especially its one-of-a-kind 3D Touch feature. The post The Year in Review: The Best Tech Stories of 2015 appeared first on Byte Technology’s Nonprofit Web Design Insights Blog. Apple Does it Again.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

A day of on and offline events spanning the globe celebrating the Web. This year’s theme is One Web. So, for OneWebDay today I wanted to share a few ways that I think we can all help others join the conversation about creating a Web that includes everyone. Are you developing tools, applications, or platforms for the web?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 24, 2020

Second, search engines are consistently searching the web to index fresh content. The first blogging platform, Blogger , launched in 1999 and it signaled the birth of the Social Web. People are much more responsive and likely to share your blog post if its subject matter is related to a current news story.

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Nimble AMS

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Read the ADA + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We Read the NAACCR + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. “We had a great implementation, with no issues at all. Read the ASSH + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. Read the MDS + Nimble AMS success story to learn more. Nimble AMS has you covered.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 19, 2024

Highlight authentic stories: Share real-life examples of the impact your nonprofit has made. Stories of individuals or communities that have benefited from your work can be powerful in connecting with your audience. Or, you can optimize existing content you have with your keywords in mind. But you can change that.

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EveryAction

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Pathfinder International’s annual report combines thoughtful web design, powerful graphics, individual stories, and gorgeous portraits to vividly showcase their beneficiaries. For instance, the WNET group’s “Year In Review” series uses viewer interaction to create a dynamic story beyond attractive web design.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 6, 2023

Coordinating these channels cohesively – for example, telling one community member’s personal story over email, social media, and direct mail – promotes consistent messaging that reinforces the nonprofit’s brand in the supporter’s mind.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. The story in the San Francisco Chronicle says the new gift cards are available in Safeway and Vons supermarkets in California in denominations of $25 and $30." " The Web Is Dead.

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Charity Village

JULY 7, 2023

Digital Museums Canada invites eligible museums and heritage, cultural and Indigenous organizations to apply for up to $250,000 in funding to create a range of bilingual digital products, including virtual exhibits and tours, web-based games, and educational resources.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2020

In a world with a multitude of social media platforms already out there on the web, why would the world use one more dedicated to support nonprofits? However, the internet can be a stressful place with many negative and sad stories and visuals. By Abe Batthish , founder of Flixxaid. Half of that time is spent on mobile devices.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 9, 2020

The next step is for the organization to craft and disseminate a story through the “digital storytelling ecosystem:”. The story should be consistent, cohesive and compelling, and readily accessible by a simple Google search of the organization’s name.

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See3

JULY 2, 2009

You have to be able to make fun on all this stuff that we live on the web. Tags: Video Web Tech. Here’s a good one: See more funny videos and TBT Videos at Today’s Big Thing. Link: [ College Humor ].

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Stories are a great way to inspire action, get thousands of “likes” and online followers, further spreading your message across social networks. An effective story not only helps nonprofits attract new donors but also increases overall brand awareness, which can be good for landing corporate sponsorships or attracting media coverage.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

The Real-Time Web and Its Future , a new report from ReadWriteWeb , focused on the changing ecosystem of the Web, one that runs in real-time. “For the following report, we interviewed 50 companies, developers and executives building or leveraging real-time Web technology. When did RWW start focusing on the real-time Web?

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

We know that good stories power fundraising and marketing, so join one of our free events to discover powerful case studies and connect with digital storytelling experts in your community. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: How to Tell Your Nonprofit Story with Spark.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Crystal Dionysopoulou is the founder and Creative Director of Lucid Fox , a dynamic web design and development agency that puts people first. COVID banners became ubiquitous across the web, but they’re not the only reason to have a space for announcements. Break established web patterns with intention and caution.

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NTEN

JULY 15, 2014

Similar to Mozilla, we share the belief that the web is a global public resource that’s an essential part of our modern life. Technology shapes how we learn, how we connect, and how we communicate, but not everyone has the basic skills and information they need to harness the power of the web. Taking part in a Maker Party?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says | NTEN – "Don't count on a personal story to transform your fundraising appeal. Instead, tell stories that explain your mission and your impact.

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 23, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. Mozilla Hacks – the Web developer blog – Really excited by projects that help close gaps, provide accessibility, and increase portability of all things webby. Introducing WebAPI ?

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Tech Soup

JULY 11, 2013

In this space, the Foundation Center highlights strategies, findings, and best practices on the web and in foundations – illuminating the importance of having "glass pockets." We all love stories. Stories resonate. Stories delight. Stories move us. For foundations, stories are vital to our work.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 13, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. fact that I can often be found laying in bed at 6am and digging through client web reports. No wonder than, I am commonly asked; “What are the top web analytics reports and tools every nonprofit should know?&#."

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Check out this terrific interview with Joe – I'd love to hear your ideas, reflections and stories about how you are inspired to make change! Today, Wikipedia is the most widely used reference work in the world.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In the process, we have heard many stories about their experience. I’d like to share some of those stories to help normalize concerns and confusion on what steps to take in this new world. A quick and simple video from your organization’s leader is a personal touch that tells your story.

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Tech Soup

AUGUST 1, 2017

Here at TechSoup, we're big on stories. The world is better when nonprofits can better tell their story. Los Angeles, California: Web Accessibility: Designing Inclusive User Experiences. Wellington, New Zealand: Sharing Battle Stories from 2017 (So Far), over Soup | Net2Welly Aug '17 Meetup. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 26, 2015

There's still time to share your story! Maybe you can now easily share files and calendars with Office 365, or you use web conferencing software to collaborate across multiple locations. Click Here to Share Your Story! Why Should You Share Your Story? The winning stories will be published on the TechSoup blog.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

If you’re new to web design and development, creating a homepage that accurately reflects your nonprofit’s mission and values can feel difficult. Impact stories. Remember, you can always leverage Candid’s nonprofit profile to tell the story of your organization. seconds) to convince visitors to stay on your homepage.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 25, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. " Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of January 25th).

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Media Cause

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Does your site include impact stories and testimonials to tell your organization’s story and share your mission impact? High-quality photos, illustrations, and video content help tell your story and engage users and will make your brand appear professional.

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