Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide 2013
Wild Apricot
OCTOBER 21, 2013
Idealware''s updated Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide 2013 is a great new (free) resource for non-profits looking for social media guidance. social media'
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Nonprofit Technology News: 2013 Year in Review
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 27, 2013
2013 was the year of an ever-widening NSA spying scandal with its revelations of how little digital privacy we really have – even heads of state. PCs aren’t going away, but mobile devices (phones and tablets) are flooding in to the nonprofit workplace. Social Media. A 2013 survey from The Millennial Impact.
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Five tips to get you ready for a social media giving day
Candid
JULY 7, 2022
July 15 is officially Social Media Giving Day. This ‘holiday’ began in 2013, when Givver.com promoted it as an opportunity to leverage social media platforms for donations. Nonprofit Source found that 55% of people who engage with nonprofits on social media end up taking some sort of action: .
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Donors & Texting: Should Nonprofits Return the Love?
Selfish Giving
JULY 31, 2013
Reading through the results of the study I couldn’t help but think that donors seem more in love with texting than nonprofits are. Is texting and nonprofits a story of unrequited love? Should nonprofits put more of an emphasis on text messaging and donations? What impact are your social media efforts having on fundraising?
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Nonprofit Technology News for August 2013
Tech Soup
AUGUST 5, 2013
It's time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! I’ll review some new green IT developments like how nonprofit solar electricity is thriving in Haiti. I want to tell you about Nonprofit Tech For Good , a great nonprofit technology news resource. Nonprofit Tech for Good. Google Gmail.
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Social Media for Nonprofits Launches Its Second Series of Global Conferences
Tech Soup
JUNE 15, 2012
This post is by guest blogger Ritu Sharma, who is the executive director of Social Media for Nonprofits. But how exactly can nonprofits use it and other platforms to raise money, grow their base of supporters, change policy, and recruit volunteers and board members? Vancouver, British Columbia – March 2013 TBA.
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Digital Storytelling at the Nonprofit Technology Conference 2013
Tech Soup
APRIL 23, 2013
This April our 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge offers resources to sharpen your skills and an opportunity to enter your short video or five-image slide show by April 30 to win awesome prizes! When we launched the annual challenge four years ago, nonprofits and libraries were just picking up on the power of digital stories.
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Nonprofit Technology News for September 2013
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
It's about time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends. Now, here's the latest: Digital Inclusion.
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Idealware's Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide: Three Perspectives
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
Just in time for TechSoup's Social Media September September , our friends at Idealware have released an update to The Nonprofit Social Media Decision Guide. TechSoup's own social media team weigh in on the report and offer their advice for making wise social media decisions. Where do you start?
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Personal Democracy Forum 2013 Discount for TechSoup Community
Tech Soup
MAY 29, 2013
PDF 2013's theme is "Think Bigger," which will feature talks on how technology and data can be used to tackle large-scale problems. It is a subject we're exploring here at TechSoup so we can empower other nonprofits. TechSoup members can get 20% off of the nonprofit and government rate for the conference.
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7 Essential Tips to Boost Your Performance as a Grant Writer
Grant Writer Team
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
GrantWriterTeam outlines 7 essential productivity tips tailored to grant writers and nonprofits. A 2013 study showed that drinking water eases dehydration, increases brain function, and can enhance productivity by 14%. Minimize Distractions Distractions like phones and social media can derail productivity.
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Nonprofit Technology News for June 2013
Tech Soup
JUNE 24, 2013
It's time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news! I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends. The Internet in 2013. Now, here's the latest.
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47 NetSquared Local Events: Week of July 15, 2013
Tech Soup
JULY 15, 2013
Being a nonprofit techie can be lonely work, since our role requires that we be change agents in our organizations as we help them discover the future! Cambridge, UK: Timebanking and the use of social media for volunteering. New York, NY: Tumblr: The Marketing Powerhouse Your Nonprofit May Be Overlooking. Wednesday, July 17.
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58 Nonprofit Technology News for October 2013
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 14, 2013
Time to catch up on some nonprofit technology trends and news again! As always, I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends. The nonprofit World Wide Web Foundation. The Internet of Things is one of those items on my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends.
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Meet the 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Judges!
Tech Soup
APRIL 30, 2013
The 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is underway! If you haven't heard, during the month of April TechSoup is hosting our 4 th annual Digital Storytelling Challenge designed to inspire, educate, and empower nonprofits, libraries and social good organizations to tell their story through video and photos. Aaron Bramley Lights.
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56 Nonprofit Technology News for April 2013
Tech Soup
APRIL 23, 2013
It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news once again. I invite you to have a look at my list of 2013 forecasts on nonprofit technology trends with its handy new infographic so you can see how right (or wrong) I am about this year's tech trends for the sector. Social Media.
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Nonprofit Technology News for November 2013
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 14, 2013
As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. • Social media and crowdsourcing • Portable Networks. Hacker Helper.
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Why Upgrade to Office 2013? 4 Compelling Features You'll Want to Know
Tech Soup
APRIL 3, 2013
People-OnTheGo will be presenting a complimentary webinar, Getting Started with Office 2013 and 365 , on Thursday, April 4 at noon Pacific time. release of Office 2013, the latest version of the familiar Microsoft. Office 2013? With Office 2013, Microsoft has made it possible to store and sync. Rich Media Features.
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Where I Get My Cause News (and Everything Else for That Matter)
Selfish Giving
JANUARY 8, 2013
Today, on Razoo I posted 3 Steps to Using Twitter to Gather Nonprofit News. The post has a good list of cause marketing resources if you’re upping your commitment to following cause marketing news and trends in 2013. Mobile, social media, tech, writing, rants, cross-dressing – Geoff has it all!
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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones
Tech Soup
MAY 7, 2013
I posted some nonprofit technology trends and news late last month, but found some late breaking nptech news items I wanted to add. The annual 2013 eNonprofit Benchmark Study by NTEN and M+R Strategic Services is now out. Social Media. Ginny's Pick: Environmental Mobile App of the Month in Honor of Earth Day 2013.
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48 Join Us for Local and Virtual Events This Week With Social Media September
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 16, 2013
We’re half way into Social Media September , but we’re just getting started! There are several ways for you to get involved in our social media for social good events no matter where you live, since our community is holding both live and virtual gatherings. Morrisville, NC: Social Media for Social Good.
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Nonprofit Technology News for March 2013
Tech Soup
MARCH 12, 2013
It's time to catch up on some of the nonprofit technology trends and news out in NGO-land. Since we're three months into the new year, you're welcome to revisit my new-and-improved list of 2013 forecasts for hot nonprofit technology trends as well. Time for Nonprofit and Charity Videos.
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Six Things to Know in Nonprofit Technology News
Tech Soup
JULY 29, 2014
A recent study by California nonprofit Community Technology Alliance found that almost 70% of the homeless people surveyed in their county did have a mobile phone. The homeless services nonprofit, Invisible People , does virtual case management check-ins with homeless clients by phone to see what they need and to provide them with resources.
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NetSquared Local Events: June 6–7, 2013
Tech Soup
JUNE 3, 2013
It’s time to get face-to-face with your nonprofit tech friends! Social Media September is coming! Vancouver, BC: NetSquared Camp 2013. Vancouver, Canada: June 4: Maximizing your Google Grants budget for Nonprofits. Manchester, UK: MediaCity social media surgery. Bored this weekend? Please save the date.
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NetSquared Local Events: Week of July 8, 2013
Tech Soup
JULY 8, 2013
The Internet has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to online nonprofit tech education. If you want to keep your nonprofit tech skills sharp join your neighborhood group. San Francisco, CA: Open Source Tech Can Improve Your City & Your Nonprofit, & A Conversation w/ SAP. You betcha! That’s all for now.
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NetSquared Local: Week of June 10, 2013
Tech Soup
JUNE 10, 2013
That’s why NetSquared Twin Cities is co-hosting a happy hour this week for nonprofits and technology folk in Minneapolis-St. New Orleans, LA: MiniBar 2013. Chicago, IL: June Outing: Crowdfunding for Nonprofits (HandsOn Tech). Seattle, WA: Social Media + Traditional Media = Crazy Awesome! Wednesday, June 12.
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2012 Nonprofit Technology Year in Review
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 18, 2012
This is my inaugural post highlighting nonprofit technology news from around the world. In this case, it's a recap of some of the big nonprofit technology stories of 2012. Top Nonprofit Technology Buzzwords of 2012. These are events that pair up nonprofits with good ideas and volunteer techies who can help them realize them.
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TechSoup's DigiToolbox for Digital Story-Making: Vine
Tech Soup
MARCH 19, 2013
Here are some interesting ways nonprofits and charities are using Vine in the UK and abroad : By UK charity, Tenovus. — Tenovus (@tenovuscancer) January 29, 2013. — Dogs Trust (@DogsTrust) January 25, 2013. — Diabetes UK (@DiabetesUK) March 1, 2013. — PBS (@PBS) February 20, 2013.
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64 Storymakers 2014 is Coming!
Tech Soup
AUGUST 1, 2014
2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge Participant - KI EcoCenter. Nonprofits can change the world through storytelling. The Storym akers campaign empowers nonprofits, libraries, and charities with the tools and training to tell their stories, get noticed and make an impact. Participate and Learn.
7 Productivity Tips for Nonprofits and Grant Writers
Grant Writer Team
JULY 2, 2024
This is especially true for those of us who work with nonprofits since we hang the same importance on our working lives as we do the causes our nonprofits support. GrantWriterTeam is sharing 7 productivity tips today that can be useful to both nonprofits and the grant writers who work with them.
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Using Technology to Bring the Nonprofit and For-Profit Worlds Together
Selfish Giving
APRIL 25, 2016
From smartphones to social media, technology has altered how we live, dramatically reshaping how we communicate and connect with one another in nearly every way. It’s being used by nonprofits to help those in need and by for-profits that are offering technical support to nonprofits to help them use technology more effectively.
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#GivingTuesday Online Donations Up 90% from 2012
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 11, 2013
This year’s #GivingTuesday saw a dramatic increase in nonprofit organizations promoting the movement as a national day of giving. Online sites, email campaigns, and social media had a much bigger emphasis on #GivingTuesday than in 2012. Online giving on #GivingTuesday 2013 was up 90% compared to 2012. GivingTuesday Trends.
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50 Digital Storytelling Tweet Chat Goes Global April 16
Tech Soup
APRIL 3, 2013
TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge is here! Check out this how-to in TechSoup's Nonprofit Social Media 101 Wiki and watch the video below. All April long, we're putting on events to sharpen your digital storytelling skills. Join us directly on TweetChat.com to follow along with the conversation.
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71 Storytelling in the Digital Age: Lessons from the SOCAP12 Conference
Tech Soup
OCTOBER 4, 2012
Nonprofit leaders, impact investors, and philanthropists from all over the world gathered in San Francisco's Fort Mason Center this week for SOCAP12. The theme of this year's conference is "Making Meaning Matter" with panels and discussions on community building and digital media. Create Documentaries for Your Cause.
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Three Analytics Tools to Gauge Your Social Audience’s Pulse
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 9, 2012
This guest post was authored by Ritu Sharma, Social Media for Nonprofits co-founder and executive director. Under her leadership, the world’s only series dedicated to social media for social good has earned a 92-percent approval rating from more than 2,500 nonprofit leaders across the country.
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58 Global Giving: Making Change Happen on a Deadline
Tech Soup
JUNE 17, 2013
For those new to their work, GlobalGiving is an online fundraising platform for nonprofits and charities of all sizes all around the world. The next Open Challenge will begin on September 1, 2013. This is a great opportunity for nonprofits of all sizes to mobilize their networks and to reach new donors. Get Started!
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NetSquared October Event Preview
Tech Soup
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
Last month was a monster for NetSquared - we held 48 events during Social Media September , including 14 workshops and nine social media surgeries. But we are prepared for Halloween, since we spent the month in costume dressed as (social media) surgeons! Guatemala: Drupal Camp de Guatemala - 2013. Thursday, October 3.
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The Association of Fundraising Professionals Technology Blog: An Underused Fundraising Resource
Tech Soup
AUGUST 19, 2013
AFP’s president and CEO, Andrew Watt, is on the 2013 NonProfit Times list of the 50 most influential people in the charitable sector. He’s a nonprofit technology veteran and something of a cherished resource among AFP members. From Email To Social Media. Fundraising social media tssocialmedia tsfundraising'
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Windows 8 Apps for Nonprofits and Libraries
Tech Soup
NOVEMBER 6, 2012
Social Media and Communication. " The contest began November 5, 2012 and all entries are due by February 28, 2013. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore some of the latest desktop apps for Windows 8. Need a good vlogging (video blogging) tool?
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60 Capture and Share Events with Mobile Apps
Tech Soup
MARCH 25, 2013
Thankfully, with the power of mobile apps, you can be a photographer, videographer, social media promoter, and a liveblogger for your events. To kick off TechSoup's 2013 Digital Storytelling Challenge , we have compiled apps to help you showcase your organization in action. Liveblogging, Curation, and Social Media.
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60 New at TechSoup: Webinars on How to Accomplish More with Less
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 19, 2012
Staff at nonprofits and libraries can sometimes feel overloaded with too much information and too many competing priorities. Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. First Dates in 2013. Hear what other nonprofits and libraries are saying in our Community Forums.
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New at TechSoup: Webinars on How to Accomplish More with Less
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 19, 2012
Staff at nonprofits and libraries can sometimes feel overloaded with too much information and too many competing priorities. Nonprofits and libraries will receive what is called a conference-room license. First Dates in 2013. Hear what other nonprofits and libraries are saying in our Community Forums.
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55 Net2Local: Year-End Revelations
Tech Soup
DECEMBER 23, 2013
Net2Local, TechSoup Global’s grassroots #nptech community-building initiative has almost reached the end of 2013. The most recent one was Social Media September. In the coming months Net2Local will also be participating in the Digital Storytelling Challenge and more social media surgeries. August 2013. October 2013.
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Nonprofit Blog Writing 101: Best Practices, Tips & Tricks
Qgiv
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Not sure what to write for your nonprofit blog? If you already have social media, see which posts were most popular with your followers and engagers. Someone may have already asked a question on one of your social media posts that could lead to a blog post. Certain nonprofits lend themselves well to specific topics.
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