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Twitter is a powerful tool for any nonprofit. It is easy to overlook some small aspects of Twitter, that’s why we’ve compiled this list of simple things you can do to help increase interaction on your nonprofits Twitter account according to Julia Claire Campbell of JC Social Marketing. MORE
It took 2 years, 10 months, and 50,000 clicks of a mouse, but yesterday @ NonprofitOrgs followed its 50,000th nonprofit on Twitter! That said, I’ve been saving up and to commemorate 50,000 nonprofits on Twitter I donated $500 to my Favorite Nonprofits. Twitter MORE
Time.com just came out with their “ Best 140 twitter Feeds for 2013.” Since they won’t do it, I think I will come up with a list of the “Best 140 Twitter Disability-Related Feeds for 2013″ but I first want your input. MORE
I’ve presented about Twitter before, as well, so in addition to sharing some notes and resources, and my slides, from the presentation on Friday, I want to also round up other Twitter-related posts and links here. Twitter Resources. Atlanta Councilman chooses Twitter. MORE
The past year, Twitter has been widely criticized for its role in spreading misinformation , being a Petri dish for hate speech , and how it approaches world leaders use of the platform. On the other hand, some say Twitter is ready for a renaissance , a phoenix rising from the ashes. MORE
nonprofit twitter A frequent assumption is that social media runs itself, but the “build it and they will come” model won’t yield the engagement or impact that you’re looking for. MORE
It’s impossible to apply Twitter best practices across all segments of the nonprofit sector because of the wide variety of causes and follower counts, but scientific analysis of Twitter clearly indicate that there is right way and a wrong way to use Twitter. Social Media Twitte MORE
Getting started on Twitter : "How to set up a Twitter account for students in MK337 “Marketing on the Internet” Twitter is the only required social media site. But I want you to get a taste of Twitter. I expect you to use blogs or Facebook or some other site for your project. People are using this to connect with friends, promote products & services, and even bring down dictatorships MORE
I have a bunch of followers on Twitter, but I’m not sure how I got them. Next, I also follow people on Twitter who are social media gurus – and I mean they really are, not just because they state so in their online bio. (In Tools follow like list twitter MORE
Here’s a transcript of our discussion captured in a Twitter Moment. Yesterday Allison Fine and I participated in a chat hosted by the Salesforce Foundation and moderated by Emily Goodstein on the topic “GivingTuesday Myths.” MORE
As a tech guy who also plays a social entrepreneur, I often get asked by my SE buddies about what are the practical use of a tool like Twitter. But rather than making this an extensive essay on the glories of social media, I just want to give some examples from my UK trip, just from Twitter. MORE
Measuring happiness through Twitter : The day of the Boston bombings was the world’s saddest in five years—at least according to the “Hedonometer,” a tool designed by mathematicians at the University of Vermont that acts like a mood ring for the Internet MORE
————— According to the most recent Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , 76% percent of nonprofits are now using Twitter. Twitter can be used to distribute news about your organization and your stories. I love Twitter for media relations. MORE
Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Tags: community strategy campaigns lists twitter If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind! They have only been rolled out to around half of the users so far. MORE
Start reaching out to the people who share and like your Facebook and Twitter posts. I just confirmed my dog sitter for Thanksgiving, which means I’m set to make the trip to my parents’ house and enjoy the holiday with my family. MORE
According to the most recent Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, 76% percent of nonprofits are now using Twitter. Twitter can be used to distribute news about your organization and your stories. The post 25 Nonprofit Twitter Tips From The Pros appeared first on John Haydon. MORE
And, typically today, for marketers to reach the broader American audience, they also need to speak in these blurbs – which makes the new Twitter layout such a welcome update. Twitter Gets a New Do. Best Tweets – In Twitter’s defense, THIS is definitely an original idea… And a good one. MORE
So you think you’re a Twitter guru. Here’s a nice brief video from Mashable that demonstrates how to use Twitter’s Advanced Search Tools. Microblog Video search SEO twitterDo you know how to use their Advanced Search Tools to find what you seek? Enjoy! MORE
A while back, we shared a collection of awesome nonprofits that are doing Twitter right and the response was overwhelming. Here's a brand new list of some of the best nonprofit Twitter accounts in the Twitterverse! twitter MORE
Twitter Moments as defined by Twitter are curated tweets collected into a story. First launched in October 2015 in partnership with a select few media partners, as of September 29 all Twitter users can now create Moments. Fundraising Mobile Media Social Media Twitter MORE
That’s why, in our third installment of the best-of-Twitter blog series , we’re excited to highlight some of the nonprofit champions working tirelessly this election cycle to advocate for global and grassroots issues that directly impact us each day. Check out some of the best advocacy tweets below, follow their campaigns on Twitter, and make your voice heard on Election Day ! Let us know on Twitter , and be sure to follow these organizations before Nov 8 and beyond! MORE
There are almost 700 million active Twitter users in the world today, and almost 10,000 tweets being sent out per second. How do we connect with people who do not know we have made a Twitter account??. Image courtesy of 1stwebdesigner. MORE
——— Have you ever thought about all the goals your association has and how Twitter can help you achieve those goals? For many, the association Twitter account is treated like just another promotional channel. Guest post by SocialFish contributor Amanda Kaiser. MORE
Back in November, I wrote about the introduction of Twitter lists. I wanted to share this helpful video on Twitter lists. Now that Twitter lists have matured over 3+ months, people are finally figuring out their true impact. Are you on any Twitter lists? Also here is a story by Cindy King on the value of Twitter lists for marketing. Tags: Education and Training Microblog Tools lists twitter Video MORE
The truth is your nonprofit’s Twitter is producing just as many important analytics as your website is, and you should be tracking and reporting on them. Twitter Counter. Twitter Analytics. Analytics serve as a window into the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s content marketing. MORE
Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Tags: community strategy campaigns lists twitter If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind! They have only been rolled out to around half of the users so far. MORE
The Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online forum led by Claire Diaz Ortiz , Twitter’s top person working with nonprofits on social innovation. The forum focused specially on how to use Twitter as an advocacy tool. Education and Training Microblog advocacy philanthropy twitte MORE
So your nonprofit start up their Twitter account a few months ago and you’re rolling about 5-6 Retweeets per day. Here’s a breakdown of just how successful some of these major international Twitter accounts are: Image courtesy of Burson-Marsteller. MORE
Twitter is experimenting with allowing certain nonprofits to accept donations directly through tweets. It is unclear if Twitter has plans to provide access to more nonprofits in the near future, but doing so would be a smart move. 1) Donors can now give directly through Twitter. MORE
This is a follow-up post to yesterday’s “ 10 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Twitter ,&# in which we talked about some of the many ways nonprofit can use social media networks, such as Twitter , as a communications vehicle to support their organization’s larger goals. MORE
Twitter just had a conference, for people who develop applications for Twitter, called Chirp. from the music group Black Eyed Peas discussing how Twitter allows him to engage with his constituents through social media. Also here is a link a video of Twitter’s co-founder, Ev Williams, at the Chirp conference discussing Twitter. Tags: Microblog Tools chirp ev twitter Video will.i.am. MORE
With 26% of all millennials actively using Twitter , and 59% having an account on the most pervasive social media network in the world, leveraging the influence of this social platform is imperative to your nonprofit’s effectiveness at penetrating millennials. Image courtesy of The telegraph. MORE
Is your nonprofit’s Twitter account lacking? But armed with the right tools, the right knowledge, and a few well written tweets, it won’t take long before your nonprofit’s Twitter account is racking up the engagement numbers. MORE
Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work. MORE
While this is good news for those who use Twitter, because it means that they’re getting up-to-date engagement, it’s not so good for companies looking to grow their presence on this platform amidst all of the competition. Put Your Twitter Account on Auto-Drive. MORE
As you know, I left twitter 3 months ago today. I never was very disciplined about turning twitter off, so I was constantly distracted. Need to share: I’m happy to leave the somewhat narcissistic impulse that Twitter feeds behind. Banter : Twitter is way better for banter than any other medium besides being in person. Tags: Technology Zen twitter MORE
HootFeed is a free tool built for sharing twitter feeds with an audience. Twitter feeds can be an important tool if you want to see what people are saying about a specific hashtag while a speech is going on or while an event or meeting is happening. MORE
Twitter unleashed its lists to the general public last week. You can also see who has placed your Twitter feed into a list. John Haydon , a social media nonprofit expert thinks that Twitter lists will positively impact your nonprofit. Lists will completely change how we use Twitter: * Users can follow a list without having to follow all the users on that list. Twitter lists will give users additional ways to create value for their followers. MORE
Use social networks like Facebook and Twitter to reach out to a broader base of potential volunteers. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. You are eager to be as effective as possible, but you can’t do it all by yourself. MORE
Twitter Blog: "Now that we know more about how Twitter is being used, we've made changes to our Terms of Service—these are the basic rules that go along with using Twitter. The revisions more appropriately reflect the nature of Twitter and convey key issues such as ownership. For example, your tweets belong to you, not to Twitter. MORE
Home school your way to a more successful Twitter presence. Twitter in Plain English (YouTube). How to Use Twitter. Twitter 101 for Nonprofits (Slideshare). 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter. 40 Twitter-iffic Event Day Ideas. Author: Cheryl Black. MORE
A new report from Semiocast came out stating that half of all messages on Twitter are not in English. Tags: Education and Training Tools language rosetta twitter This is a drop from 69 percent during the same period in 2009. Are you speaking in your audience’s languages? I believe this proves the increase in global use of social media. What language is your audience using? MORE
Twitter recently announced that they were going to start allowing people who follow your account on Twitter, regardless if you follow them back, to send you direct messages on Twitter. It’s also been reported that you cannot have and weblinks in your Twitter direct messages. Will you follow people on Twitter just to send them direct messages? Tools facebook privacy settings twitter MORE
Twitter Related Topics EveryAction
OCTOBER 16, 2014
nonprofit twitter A frequent assumption is that social media runs itself, but the “build it and they will come” model won’t yield the engagement or impact that you’re looking for.
Connection Cafe
APRIL 30, 2014
And, typically today, for marketers to reach the broader American audience, they also need to speak in these blurbs – which makes the new Twitter layout such a welcome update. Twitter Gets a New Do. Best Tweets – In Twitter’s defense, THIS is definitely an original idea… And a good one.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
That’s why, in our third installment of the best-of-Twitter blog series , we’re excited to highlight some of the nonprofit champions working tirelessly this election cycle to advocate for global and grassroots issues that directly impact us each day. Check out some of the best advocacy tweets below, follow their campaigns on Twitter, and make your voice heard on Election Day ! Let us know on Twitter , and be sure to follow these organizations before Nov 8 and beyond!
NCE Social Media
APRIL 20, 2012
I have a bunch of followers on Twitter, but I’m not sure how I got them. Next, I also follow people on Twitter who are social media gurus – and I mean they really are, not just because they state so in their online bio. (In Tools follow like list twitter
TechImpact
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Twitter is a powerful tool for any nonprofit. It is easy to overlook some small aspects of Twitter, that’s why we’ve compiled this list of simple things you can do to help increase interaction on your nonprofits Twitter account according to Julia Claire Campbell of JC Social Marketing.
EveryAction
AUGUST 31, 2015
A while back, we shared a collection of awesome nonprofits that are doing Twitter right and the response was overwhelming. Here's a brand new list of some of the best nonprofit Twitter accounts in the Twitterverse! twitter
NCE Social Media
APRIL 16, 2010
Twitter just had a conference, for people who develop applications for Twitter, called Chirp. from the music group Black Eyed Peas discussing how Twitter allows him to engage with his constituents through social media. Also here is a link a video of Twitter’s co-founder, Ev Williams, at the Chirp conference discussing Twitter. Tags: Microblog Tools chirp ev twitter Video will.i.am.
NCE Social Media
MARCH 26, 2013
Time.com just came out with their “ Best 140 twitter Feeds for 2013.” Since they won’t do it, I think I will come up with a list of the “Best 140 Twitter Disability-Related Feeds for 2013″ but I first want your input.
Amy Sample Ward
OCTOBER 30, 2009
Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Tags: community strategy campaigns lists twitter If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind! They have only been rolled out to around half of the users so far.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 8, 2018
The past year, Twitter has been widely criticized for its role in spreading misinformation , being a Petri dish for hate speech , and how it approaches world leaders use of the platform. On the other hand, some say Twitter is ready for a renaissance , a phoenix rising from the ashes.
Amy Sample Ward
OCTOBER 30, 2009
Lauren Cochrane has a great post today with ideas for lists organizations could create with Twitter’s new List function. You can read more about Lists on the Twitter Blog here. Tags: community strategy campaigns lists twitter If you haven’t heard about Lists yet, you’re not behind! They have only been rolled out to around half of the users so far.
Connection Cafe
JUNE 1, 2012
Home school your way to a more successful Twitter presence. Twitter in Plain English (YouTube). How to Use Twitter. Twitter 101 for Nonprofits (Slideshare). 20 Tips for Nonprofits Using Twitter. 40 Twitter-iffic Event Day Ideas. Author: Cheryl Black.
Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 27, 2011
I’ve presented about Twitter before, as well, so in addition to sharing some notes and resources, and my slides, from the presentation on Friday, I want to also round up other Twitter-related posts and links here. Twitter Resources. Atlanta Councilman chooses Twitter.
NCE Social Media
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Back in November, I wrote about the introduction of Twitter lists. I wanted to share this helpful video on Twitter lists. Now that Twitter lists have matured over 3+ months, people are finally figuring out their true impact. Are you on any Twitter lists? Also here is a story by Cindy King on the value of Twitter lists for marketing. Tags: Education and Training Microblog Tools lists twitter Video
TechImpact
JUNE 13, 2014
Is your nonprofit’s Twitter account lacking? But armed with the right tools, the right knowledge, and a few well written tweets, it won’t take long before your nonprofit’s Twitter account is racking up the engagement numbers.
NCE Social Media
NOVEMBER 4, 2009
Twitter unleashed its lists to the general public last week. You can also see who has placed your Twitter feed into a list. John Haydon , a social media nonprofit expert thinks that Twitter lists will positively impact your nonprofit. Lists will completely change how we use Twitter: * Users can follow a list without having to follow all the users on that list. Twitter lists will give users additional ways to create value for their followers.
NCE Social Media
DECEMBER 22, 2010
The Chronicle of Philanthropy hosted an online forum led by Claire Diaz Ortiz , Twitter’s top person working with nonprofits on social innovation. The forum focused specially on how to use Twitter as an advocacy tool. Education and Training Microblog advocacy philanthropy twitte
SocialFish
JUNE 2, 2015
————— According to the most recent Nonprofit Communications Trends Report , 76% percent of nonprofits are now using Twitter. Twitter can be used to distribute news about your organization and your stories. I love Twitter for media relations.
Beneblog: Technology Meets Society
APRIL 22, 2010
As a tech guy who also plays a social entrepreneur, I often get asked by my SE buddies about what are the practical use of a tool like Twitter. But rather than making this an extensive essay on the glories of social media, I just want to give some examples from my UK trip, just from Twitter.
TechImpact
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
The truth is your nonprofit’s Twitter is producing just as many important analytics as your website is, and you should be tracking and reporting on them. Twitter Counter. Twitter Analytics. Analytics serve as a window into the effectiveness of your nonprofit’s content marketing.
NCE Social Media
OCTOBER 24, 2013
Twitter recently announced that they were going to start allowing people who follow your account on Twitter, regardless if you follow them back, to send you direct messages on Twitter. It’s also been reported that you cannot have and weblinks in your Twitter direct messages. Will you follow people on Twitter just to send them direct messages? Tools facebook privacy settings twitter
TechImpact
MAY 27, 2014
There are almost 700 million active Twitter users in the world today, and almost 10,000 tweets being sent out per second. How do we connect with people who do not know we have made a Twitter account??. Image courtesy of 1stwebdesigner.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
JULY 19, 2010
As you know, I left twitter 3 months ago today. I never was very disciplined about turning twitter off, so I was constantly distracted. Need to share: I’m happy to leave the somewhat narcissistic impulse that Twitter feeds behind. Banter : Twitter is way better for banter than any other medium besides being in person. Tags: Technology Zen twitter
Nonprofit Tech for Good
DECEMBER 4, 2016
Twitter is experimenting with allowing certain nonprofits to accept donations directly through tweets. It is unclear if Twitter has plans to provide access to more nonprofits in the near future, but doing so would be a smart move. 1) Donors can now give directly through Twitter.
NetWits
JULY 13, 2011
Fret not, however, as the number of nonprofits using Twitter continues to grow. However, many are confused about how Twitter can help advance their organization’s goals. Consider how you can use Twitter to network with other professionals in your line of work.
NetWits
JULY 14, 2011
This is a follow-up post to yesterday’s “ 10 Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Twitter ,&# in which we talked about some of the many ways nonprofit can use social media networks, such as Twitter , as a communications vehicle to support their organization’s larger goals.
Nonprofit Tech for Good
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
It’s impossible to apply Twitter best practices across all segments of the nonprofit sector because of the wide variety of causes and follower counts, but scientific analysis of Twitter clearly indicate that there is right way and a wrong way to use Twitter. Social Media Twitte
TechImpact
MARCH 21, 2014
So your nonprofit start up their Twitter account a few months ago and you’re rolling about 5-6 Retweeets per day. Here’s a breakdown of just how successful some of these major international Twitter accounts are: Image courtesy of Burson-Marsteller.
NCE Social Media
DECEMBER 14, 2010
So you think you’re a Twitter guru. Here’s a nice brief video from Mashable that demonstrates how to use Twitter’s Advanced Search Tools. Microblog Video search SEO twitterDo you know how to use their Advanced Search Tools to find what you seek? Enjoy!
Nonprofit Tech for Good
APRIL 21, 2011
It took 2 years, 10 months, and 50,000 clicks of a mouse, but yesterday @ NonprofitOrgs followed its 50,000th nonprofit on Twitter! That said, I’ve been saving up and to commemorate 50,000 nonprofits on Twitter I donated $500 to my Favorite Nonprofits. Twitter
Nonprofit Tech for Good
OCTOBER 23, 2016
Twitter Moments as defined by Twitter are curated tweets collected into a story. First launched in October 2015 in partnership with a select few media partners, as of September 29 all Twitter users can now create Moments. Fundraising Mobile Media Social Media Twitter
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Here’s a transcript of our discussion captured in a Twitter Moment. Yesterday Allison Fine and I participated in a chat hosted by the Salesforce Foundation and moderated by Emily Goodstein on the topic “GivingTuesday Myths.”
TechImpact
AUGUST 13, 2014
With 26% of all millennials actively using Twitter , and 59% having an account on the most pervasive social media network in the world, leveraging the influence of this social platform is imperative to your nonprofit’s effectiveness at penetrating millennials. Image courtesy of The telegraph.
Connection Cafe
OCTOBER 17, 2018
Start reaching out to the people who share and like your Facebook and Twitter posts. I just confirmed my dog sitter for Thanksgiving, which means I’m set to make the trip to my parents’ house and enjoy the holiday with my family.
NetWits
MARCH 15, 2013
When I’m not digging through tons of nonprofit data or spending time with … Interactive
AFP Blog
MAY 8, 2013
Measuring happiness through Twitter : The day of the Boston bombings was the world’s saddest in five years—at least according to the “Hedonometer,” a tool designed by mathematicians at the University of Vermont that acts like a mood ring for the Internet
AFP Blog
JULY 5, 2011
Getting started on Twitter : "How to set up a Twitter account for students in MK337 “Marketing on the Internet” Twitter is the only required social media site. But I want you to get a taste of Twitter. I expect you to use blogs or Facebook or some other site for your project. People are using this to connect with friends, promote products & services, and even bring down dictatorships
The Science Behind Engaging your Supporters
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Use social networks like Facebook and Twitter to reach out to a broader base of potential volunteers. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. You are eager to be as effective as possible, but you can’t do it all by yourself.
NCE Social Media
FEBRUARY 24, 2010
A new report from Semiocast came out stating that half of all messages on Twitter are not in English. Tags: Education and Training Tools language rosetta twitter This is a drop from 69 percent during the same period in 2009. Are you speaking in your audience’s languages? I believe this proves the increase in global use of social media. What language is your audience using?
John Haydon
MAY 22, 2015
According to the most recent Nonprofit Communications Trends Report, 76% percent of nonprofits are now using Twitter. Twitter can be used to distribute news about your organization and your stories. The post 25 Nonprofit Twitter Tips From The Pros appeared first on John Haydon.
SocialFish
DECEMBER 21, 2017
While this is good news for those who use Twitter, because it means that they’re getting up-to-date engagement, it’s not so good for companies looking to grow their presence on this platform amidst all of the competition. Put Your Twitter Account on Auto-Drive.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 3, 2014
——— Have you ever thought about all the goals your association has and how Twitter can help you achieve those goals? For many, the association Twitter account is treated like just another promotional channel. Guest post by SocialFish contributor Amanda Kaiser.
AFP Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Twitter Blog: "Now that we know more about how Twitter is being used, we've made changes to our Terms of Service—these are the basic rules that go along with using Twitter. The revisions more appropriately reflect the nature of Twitter and convey key issues such as ownership. For example, your tweets belong to you, not to Twitter.
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