Give It Forward with The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - Community Foundation: December 7, 2011 through January 5, 2012, we’re asking you to remember an experience of charitable or personal giving that was meaningful, joyful or touching. Or, just tell us what giving means to you.
Share your story on our Facebook page for the chance to win a Community Foundation Giving Card, which can be redeemed to support any charity you choose. Every Thursday (Dec. 15, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, Jan. 5) we'll draw randomly from everyone who submitted a story, for a Giving Card ($25 card week 1, $50 card week 2, $75 card week 3, $150 card week 4).
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Charitable giving goes high tech - Business - The Boston Globe
Charitable giving goes high tech - Business - The Boston Globe: But a handful of local tech companies and small start-ups are tapping into a burgeoning appetite on the Web for doing good. They run Internet auctions for causes, use Twitter and Facebook to spur giving, and find pro bono help for Massachusetts nonprofits and social enterprises. With the reach and ease of the Web, anyone in the world can potentially fund a playground project in Roxbury or instantly donate to the American Red Cross when a disaster hits.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Charity encourages tourists to ‘pack with a purpose’ - thestar.com
Charity encourages tourists to ‘pack with a purpose’ - thestar.com: She returned home with a personal mandate and the name of her Web site, packforapurpose.com
Her idea is simple: travelers put aside roughly five pounds of their allotted luggage weight to pack items needed in the destination they plan to visit. How do they know what’s needed? That’s where packforapurpose.com comes in. T
Her idea is simple: travelers put aside roughly five pounds of their allotted luggage weight to pack items needed in the destination they plan to visit. How do they know what’s needed? That’s where packforapurpose.com comes in. T
How Haiti's Earthquake Inspired LinkedIn's Skill-based Volunteer Marketplace | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
How Haiti's Earthquake Inspired LinkedIn's Skill-based Volunteer Marketplace | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: It’s not just for landing your next job anymore. In the event of a natural disaster, LinkedIn has a new service--LinkedIn For Good--that will connect people in need with people with the skills to help them. It’s all part of their desire to increase volunteerism, and create social change with human capital.
The South Jersey Sun - Goodwill uses technology to help donors in Mt Laurel
The South Jersey Sun - Goodwill uses technology to help donors in Mt Laurel: To make things more convenient, Goodwill Industries, of Southern NJ & Philadelphia has installed computerized donation kiosks at all of its donation centers and unveiled state-of-the-art iDonate technology that enables donors to track their giving online, 24-7.
Monday, December 19, 2011
CharityVillage� Research: Seven Social Fundraising Stories for the Holidays
CharityVillage� Research: Seven Social Fundraising Stories for the Holidays: It's an understatement to say that the end of the year is a busy time for the charitable sector. Many charities and nonprofits can anticipate raising a third of their annual overall online donations in December alone. It shouldn't surprise you to hear that the last two days of the year are when most organizations also experience the heaviest volume of online giving.
In the crowded crush of direct mail, television appeals, print campaigns and email blasts, it's not always easy for a digital campaign to stand out. Some organizations have stepped up to the challenge and are reaching out to online communities. Be inspired by these seven stories of holiday fundraising on web and social channels!
In the crowded crush of direct mail, television appeals, print campaigns and email blasts, it's not always easy for a digital campaign to stand out. Some organizations have stepped up to the challenge and are reaching out to online communities. Be inspired by these seven stories of holiday fundraising on web and social channels!
Silicon Valley Scion Aims to 'Reboot' Tech-Sector Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Silicon Valley Scion Aims to 'Reboot' Tech-Sector Giving - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Silicon Valley Scion Aims to ‘Reboot’ Tech-Sector Giving
December 19, 2011, 10:24 am
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, a child of Silicon Valley who married one of its most successful entrepreneurs, is leading efforts to reshape the high-tech sector as a major philanthropic force, The New York Times writes in a profile
The wife of Netscape founder Marc Andreessen and the daughter of John Arrillaga Sr., the property developer credited with transforming a patch of California farmland into the world’s technology hub, Ms. Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches a class in strategic philanthropy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and has advised Facebook founders Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz and Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman on giving.
December 19, 2011, 10:24 am
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen, a child of Silicon Valley who married one of its most successful entrepreneurs, is leading efforts to reshape the high-tech sector as a major philanthropic force, The New York Times writes in a profile
The wife of Netscape founder Marc Andreessen and the daughter of John Arrillaga Sr., the property developer credited with transforming a patch of California farmland into the world’s technology hub, Ms. Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches a class in strategic philanthropy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and has advised Facebook founders Mark Zuckerberg and Dustin Moskovitz and Hewlett-Packard chief Meg Whitman on giving.
Japan Tops the List of Fastest-Rising Charitable Google Searches in 2011 - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Japan Tops the List of Fastest-Rising Charitable Google Searches in 2011 - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Google this week released its annual Zeitgeist report, which tallies the 10 most popular and fastest-rising searches in a wide range of categories. To come up with the fastest-rising terms, it compared searches this year to those in 2010.
In Its Fifth Year, an 'Awesome' Video Challenge to Aid Charities - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
In Its Fifth Year, an 'Awesome' Video Challenge to Aid Charities - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The brothers, who are professional video bloggers (John Green is also a novelist and Hank Green is also a musician and an environmental writer) raised more than $100,000 for charities during the event last year and attracted 10 million views to videos about charities. Their campaign became the most popular topic on YouTube for 36 hours.
The Project for Awesome has similar goals for the 2011 campaign.
“It’s supposed to be fun,” John Green says. “All of my fulfilling experiences with philanthropy have been fun.”
The Project for Awesome has similar goals for the 2011 campaign.
“It’s supposed to be fun,” John Green says. “All of my fulfilling experiences with philanthropy have been fun.”
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Students Connect with Community by Providing Tech Help
Students Connect with Community by Providing Tech Help: The founder of Project SPARTA, Raulston seeks opportunities to match unmet technological needs in the Tallahassee nonprofit community with students eager to gain practical experience working in the information technology field.
“The great thing about SPARTA is that it provides students the ability to try multiple career opportunities until they find that one thing that ignites their passion,” Raulston said.
“The great thing about SPARTA is that it provides students the ability to try multiple career opportunities until they find that one thing that ignites their passion,” Raulston said.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Study Shows Online Giving Has Become Popular Among Donors 60 or Older - Press - AFP
Study Shows Online Giving Has Become Popular Among Donors 60 or Older - Press - AFP: Study Shows Online Giving Has Become Popular Among Donors 60 or Older
(Nov. 13, 2011) Online giving has become a viable option for donors who are 60 years of age or older, according to a recent online study of donors who had given by any method conducted by Campbell Rinker on behalf of Dunham Company.
(Nov. 13, 2011) Online giving has become a viable option for donors who are 60 years of age or older, according to a recent online study of donors who had given by any method conducted by Campbell Rinker on behalf of Dunham Company.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Irreverent atheists crowdsource charitable giving | Reuters: Doctors without Borders (DWB), also known as Medecins Sans Frontieres, gets about 4,000 hits on its U.S. website on an average Sunday. Last Sunday that number ballooned to 50,000 as a horde of redditors, subscribers to the social media site reddit.com, thundered across the DWB homepage.
Twitter's Redesign Offers New Options to Nonprofits - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Twitter’s Redesign Offers New Options to Nonprofits
December 9, 2011, 2:26 pm
By Cody Switzer
Twitter has unveiled a redesign to its site and tools that offers many new features that could affect nonprofits, including the addition of special pages that allow organizations and companies a chance to promote themselves.
December 9, 2011, 2:26 pm
By Cody Switzer
Twitter has unveiled a redesign to its site and tools that offers many new features that could affect nonprofits, including the addition of special pages that allow organizations and companies a chance to promote themselves.
New technology will make philanthropists of us all, says white paper | Philanthropy UK
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New technology will make philanthropists of us all, says white paper | Philanthropy UK: A white paper suggests that the use of mobile technology could revolutionise the way the arts are funded with more people becoming ‘philanthropists’. The increasing use of smartphones and social media channels provide a powerful platform to engage a wider range of donors, according to consultancy firm Panlogic’s paper entitled entitled We’re all philanthropists now.
New technology will make philanthropists of us all, says white paper | Philanthropy UK: A white paper suggests that the use of mobile technology could revolutionise the way the arts are funded with more people becoming ‘philanthropists’. The increasing use of smartphones and social media channels provide a powerful platform to engage a wider range of donors, according to consultancy firm Panlogic’s paper entitled entitled We’re all philanthropists now.
Wednesday, December 07, 2011
Deadline extended for Colorado Gives after nonprofit donors overload computer | The Republic
Deadline extended for Colorado Gives after nonprofit donors overload computer | The Republic: Colorado Gives Day began Tuesday beginning at 12 a.m. Organizers decided to extend the one-day promotion because high demand on the website led to delays and computer problems.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Mobile giving grows up - smartphones, Mobile Apps and Services, internet, e-commerce, e-business, consumer electronics - Computerworld
Mobile giving grows up - smartphones, Mobile Apps and Services, internet, e-commerce, e-business, consumer electronics - Computerworld: Since the Jan. 12, 2010, earthquake, mobile giving has moved beyond disaster aid. Now, people make all kinds of charitable donations and pledges through wireless smartphones and tablets -- and the donations don't have to be done by text, according to industry officials.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit
Software to Build and Grow Your Nonprofit: As a fellow nonprofit, those of us at TechSoup understand how important it is to run your organization in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. We hear from young nonprofits and libraries all the time, and we know that making wise and affordable technology investments can play a vital part in building and growing an organization.
To wit: we’ve put together this simple guide to the donated software that most all nonprofits and libraries need in their toolkit, especially when they’re just starting out.
To wit: we’ve put together this simple guide to the donated software that most all nonprofits and libraries need in their toolkit, especially when they’re just starting out.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Sojo Studios’ WeTopia social game lets players do good in the real world | VentureBeat
Sojo Studios’ WeTopia social game lets players do good in the real world | VentureBeat: Sojo Studios is announcing its first online social game, WeTopia, which is designed to be part of a series of games where players can have fun playing while doing good in the real world by raising money for children’s charities.
Local philanthropists look to power of the masses for gift-giving venture - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News
Local philanthropists look to power of the masses for gift-giving venture - Haaretz Daily Newspaper | Israel News: An Israeli-South African couple is hoping to convince even the most lackadaisical gift-givers to donate to charity online with a few simple clicks.
The English-language website mGifts.org was launched by Arron and Andi Saitowitz this summer, and has hundreds of monthly users in Israel and abroad who are sidestepping the ritual of reciprocal gift exchange and instead financially co
The English-language website mGifts.org was launched by Arron and Andi Saitowitz this summer, and has hundreds of monthly users in Israel and abroad who are sidestepping the ritual of reciprocal gift exchange and instead financially co
Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com
Kindness: Charity, Philanthropy, & Social Responsibility - USATODAY.com: Companies are beginning to view the season as a core opportunity to combine these two traditions - giving and getting," says Alison DaSilva, executive vice president at communications firm Cone Inc. "By aligning with a cause during this critical commercial time of the year, DaSilva said, retailers are able to "capture the consumers' attention, differentiate themselves from competitors and drive sales."
According to DaSilva, the best campaigns are the ones that are tied to a company's giving efforts throughout the year, especially ones that are integrated into the whole customer experience, are clear about where the money is going and involve credible non-profit partners.
According to DaSilva, the best campaigns are the ones that are tied to a company's giving efforts throughout the year, especially ones that are integrated into the whole customer experience, are clear about where the money is going and involve credible non-profit partners.
Wichita nonprofits share holiday wish lists online - Wichita Business Journal
Wichita nonprofits share holiday wish lists online - Wichita Business Journal: Wichita-area nonprofit organizations are making their holiday needs known through a newly created wish-list website developed by marketing and branding firm Greteman Group
Monday, November 28, 2011
Charities Get In On Black Friday Activity - TheNonProfitTimes
Charities Get In On Black Friday Activity - TheNonProfitTimes: Charities are branching out with technology in hopes of taking advantage of increased Internet and foot traffic on Black Friday, one the busiest shopping days of the year.
CharityVillage� Research: Game On: Charities Toy with New Ideas for Online Engagement
CharityVillage� Research: Game On: Charities Toy with New Ideas for Online Engagement: You’ve may have noticed that the concept of "Gamification” is a hot topic in the technology community. What is it really, and what does it mean for charities and nonprofits?
Gamified experiences use game-playing techniques to engage users and encourage specific activities. A typical example of gamification might involve gathering reward points, achieving increasingly higher levels, or solving puzzles to unlock new challenges. One well-known example is the geo-location application Foursquare, where users earn badges and virtual rewards for "check-ins” online. Some charities have joined the trend by partnering with a corporate sponsor to co-brand a web or mobile game, or by building their own. Advocacy, raising awareness, and membership-building are only a few of the possible social good objectives for games like these.
Gamified experiences use game-playing techniques to engage users and encourage specific activities. A typical example of gamification might involve gathering reward points, achieving increasingly higher levels, or solving puzzles to unlock new challenges. One well-known example is the geo-location application Foursquare, where users earn badges and virtual rewards for "check-ins” online. Some charities have joined the trend by partnering with a corporate sponsor to co-brand a web or mobile game, or by building their own. Advocacy, raising awareness, and membership-building are only a few of the possible social good objectives for games like these.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Working with Technical Volunteers: A Manual for NPOs
Working with Technical Volunteers: A Manual for NPOs: Editor's Note: This manual was originally drafted in February 2002 but was recently updated by TechSoup.org staff to include more current advice, worksheets, and technical specifications. This document is intended to be a starting point and guide for nonprofits who aim to recruit technical volunteers. We invite you to take it and use what you like, add to it, and make it your own. If there are resources you'd like to see added to the manual on our site, please contact us at lendahand@techsoup.org.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
BBC News - Charity 2.0: The social side of giving
BBC News - Charity 2.0: The social side of giving: ow various organisations, from Justgiving to Virgin Money Giving, have made it easier to organise online donations, while new charities like Help4Heroes and Kiva have shown how it's possible to use the web to promote a cause and get funds flowing rapidly and efficiently.
But it's the social networks, from Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn, which have given individuals the tools to promote their charitable efforts.
But it's the social networks, from Facebook to Twitter to LinkedIn, which have given individuals the tools to promote their charitable efforts.
How small charities can capitalise on digital donations | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
How small charities can capitalise on digital donations | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: I'm always interested to hear about new trends in charitable giving, especially when technology is involved. So I was excited by a recent study by Action for Children, which found that Scottish giving is being spurred on by young people (aged 18-24) because of advances in technology.
Monday, November 21, 2011
App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries
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App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries: App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries
App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries
As part of a grant from Microsoft, we've been learning about the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done. On this page, we'll be sharing what we hear and and what we learn about apps in the nonprofit world. Stay tuned for insights and updates, and for some top-notch apps.
App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries: App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries
App It Up for Nonprofits and Libraries
As part of a grant from Microsoft, we've been learning about the kinds of apps nonprofits and libraries are using to engage constituents, tell their stories, and get their work done. On this page, we'll be sharing what we hear and and what we learn about apps in the nonprofit world. Stay tuned for insights and updates, and for some top-notch apps.
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Accepting Mobile Payments - NYTimes.com
Salvation Army Bell Ringers Accepting Mobile Payments - NYTimes.com: his year, the charity is testing the use of Square, a mobile payments start-up that allows anyone to accept credit card payments via mobile devices.
“A lot of people just don’t carry cash any more,” said Maj. George Hood, the Salvation Army’s spokesman. “We’re basically trying to make sure we’re keeping up with our donors and embrace the new technologies they’re embracing.”
“A lot of people just don’t carry cash any more,” said Maj. George Hood, the Salvation Army’s spokesman. “We’re basically trying to make sure we’re keeping up with our donors and embrace the new technologies they’re embracing.”
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Online Community Managers: When Community Should Be About You — Kommein
Online Community Managers: When Community Should Be About You — Kommein: I recently wrote a well-received post about how online communities are about the members and not about the community manager. Indeed, the best community managers make sure their communities are front and center and don’t turn their online groups into ego projects. It’s easy to use words like “I” and “my” because we’re so possessive and proud when it comes to our online communities, especially if we grew said communities from scratch. However, it’s not about us, it’s about them.
Walmart Launches "12 Days of Giving" Campaign on Facebook - PR Newswire - sacbee.com
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Walmart Launches "12 Days of Giving" Campaign on Facebook - PR Newswire - sacbee.com: Who said write-in ballots are only for politics? For the first time, Walmart is empowering Facebook users to write in – or nominate – local nonprofits to receive part of $1.5 million in grants this holiday season. Through its "12 Days of Giving" campaign, the company will accept submissions via Facebook with an eye for local organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies.
Walmart Launches "12 Days of Giving" Campaign on Facebook - PR Newswire - sacbee.com: Who said write-in ballots are only for politics? For the first time, Walmart is empowering Facebook users to write in – or nominate – local nonprofits to receive part of $1.5 million in grants this holiday season. Through its "12 Days of Giving" campaign, the company will accept submissions via Facebook with an eye for local organizations that are providing basic needs such as food, shelter, clothing and baby supplies.
Future of Blogging
Future of Blogging: Vanguard Technology's Ray van Hilst, DelCor's Bill Walker, SocialFish's Maddie Grant, Management Solutions Plus's Jamie Notter, and Principled Innovation's Jeff De Cagna were among the bloggers gathered at the Association Fundraising Professionals HQ for a discussion hosted by DelCor Technology Solutions.
Twitter donors worth the most on social media - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits
Twitter donors worth the most on social media - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: People who make donations on JustGiving pages after being prompted on Twitter are nearly twice as generous as those who are inspired to give by a Facebook prompt, according to new figures.
In a study on the average gift value of donors directed to JustGiving pages via social media, Twitter prompts came out on top, with an average gift from someone coming from a Twitter link worth �30.26, compared with just �18.33 on Facebook. Facebook, however, remains the vastly more popular social network for JustGiving donors, accounting for 97 per cent of all visits directed through a social media source - in contrast Twitter facilitates a tiny 1 per cent of all visits from social media sources.
In a study on the average gift value of donors directed to JustGiving pages via social media, Twitter prompts came out on top, with an average gift from someone coming from a Twitter link worth �30.26, compared with just �18.33 on Facebook. Facebook, however, remains the vastly more popular social network for JustGiving donors, accounting for 97 per cent of all visits directed through a social media source - in contrast Twitter facilitates a tiny 1 per cent of all visits from social media sources.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
College student's idea grows into electronics thrift store with a purpose
College student's idea grows into electronics thrift store with a purpose: Angela Haas was a senior at St. Louis University when she got the idea to refurbish and resell old computers to other students.
Now, a dozen years later, she's president of a nonprofit that last year recycled 7.5 million pounds of electronics and helped 5,500 families get computers free or for drastically reduced prices.
Now, a dozen years later, she's president of a nonprofit that last year recycled 7.5 million pounds of electronics and helped 5,500 families get computers free or for drastically reduced prices.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
One fundraising database breaks down silos and benefits every department : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
One fundraising database breaks down silos and benefits every department : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: The natural conclusion then is that one database for the whole organization — that crucially meets the specific needs of each department — is the best way to go. And in the case of the fundraisers that responded to the recent Lehman surveyOpens in a new window of fundraising databases, that’s where most people are. The report shows that 71 percent of respondents stated that they used an organizationwide database, which is interesting because almost 80 percent said that they thought a dedicated, fundraising-specific database software would have greater capabilities.
Nonprofit Communications and the Tablet Revolution
Nonprofit Communications and the Tablet Revolution: What startled me is that I recently received an email from Direct Relief International, that required me to click a link (frankly, a lot of people won't do this) which then opened the newsletter in my iPad browser. I found that the newsletter was published in a magazine format. Here is that link. Try it on your tablet and then on your computer. There are problems either way, but different ones.
Magazine and newspaper apps for tablets vary widely in their usability and navigational tools. Sometimes you swipe horizontally to turn the pages and sometimes you swipe vertically. In some apps, there are tiny section icons that you have to use to move around.
Magazine and newspaper apps for tablets vary widely in their usability and navigational tools. Sometimes you swipe horizontally to turn the pages and sometimes you swipe vertically. In some apps, there are tiny section icons that you have to use to move around.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Amit Gupta's Social Media-Fueled Battle With Leukemia Reverberates Around The World | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation
Amit Gupta's Social Media-Fueled Battle With Leukemia Reverberates Around The World | Co.Exist: World changing ideas and innovation: ou may have heard this all before. In the past month, Gupta's story has sparked countless tweets, Facebook posts, articles, donor drives, and even a $30,000 reward for finding a bone marrow match, courtesy of Gupta's wealthier friends. It's a powerful example of how social media can make lasting, life-saving change--not just for one man, but for an entire population in need of bone marrow.
It's not hard to see why Gupta's story initially took off; a longtime Internet entrepreneur, he is well-connected (and well-liked) in the social media scene. Gupta originally posted the news about his lack of potential bone marrow matches, but he had no idea how big his story would become.
It's not hard to see why Gupta's story initially took off; a longtime Internet entrepreneur, he is well-connected (and well-liked) in the social media scene. Gupta originally posted the news about his lack of potential bone marrow matches, but he had no idea how big his story would become.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Giving A Kick-Ass Presentation In The Age Of Social Media | Fast Company
Giving A Kick-Ass Presentation In The Age Of Social Media | Fast Company: Seven (somewhat snarky) new rules for public speaking in the social media era.
OFBCI: One Stop Shop Portal
OFBCI: One Stop Shop Portal: Seeking to provide a single location where Indiana nonprofits can access information from varying agencies within state government, the One Stop Shop Web Portal is the first place Indiana's Faith-Based and Community-Based organizations should go to access information about opportunities like:
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Fort Worth Zoo visitors check out exhibits online, virtual video conference | The Republic
Fort Worth Zoo visitors check out exhibits online, virtual video conference | The Republic: The answer for Dorris came by investing in much-needed technology and joining Connect 2 Texas, a network of museums and scientific nonprofit organizations that provide lessons via video conferencing for a relatively modest fee.
These "virtual field trips" have been available, for example, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Sid Richardson Museum, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas for several years.
These "virtual field trips" have been available, for example, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, the Sid Richardson Museum, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History and the Sixth Floor Museum in Dallas for several years.
Data and Analytics Tweet Chat Recap
Data and Analytics Tweet Chat Recap: Data and Analytics Tweet Chat Recap
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Why does data matter to nonprofit organizations and what data matters? These questions and more were answered in a recent Twitter conversation on data and analytics.
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Why does data matter to nonprofit organizations and what data matters? These questions and more were answered in a recent Twitter conversation on data and analytics.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Podcasting as Digital Storytelling: Behind the Scenes Look | NTEN
Podcasting as Digital Storytelling: Behind the Scenes Look | NTEN: f course, in its most rudimentary form, a podcast is simply a digital audio recording delivered to listeners who can hear it at their convenience. But a podcast can be a vehicle for storytelling, if you make the effort to infuse it with a narrative.
In the case of the “askDeborah podcast,” the narrative began even before the recording sessions. After the CTK team and I had compiled a list of frequently asked nonprofit technology questions, I started emailing and calling some of my favorite colleagues. I'd explain, “It's sort of like Car Talk, except that I'm not two Italian-American brothers. But real nonprofit professionals will submit real questions about their technology challenges. The running joke is that I never know the answer, but that I know whom to call, and in this case it's you. We'll discuss the question, and we'll have
In the case of the “askDeborah podcast,” the narrative began even before the recording sessions. After the CTK team and I had compiled a list of frequently asked nonprofit technology questions, I started emailing and calling some of my favorite colleagues. I'd explain, “It's sort of like Car Talk, except that I'm not two Italian-American brothers. But real nonprofit professionals will submit real questions about their technology challenges. The running joke is that I never know the answer, but that I know whom to call, and in this case it's you. We'll discuss the question, and we'll have
Monday, October 31, 2011
Philanthropy's Role in the Economy - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Philanthropy's Role in the Economy - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Below are some excerpts from the conversation on Twitter. You can view the entire discussion by checking out the hashtag #philchat.
Google Says Pearson's New Learning System Is 'Not a Shared Product' - Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education
Google Says Pearson's New Learning System Is 'Not a Shared Product' - Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education: But other than routine help it gives to any app in its marketplace, Google is not directly involved with the new learning-management system, and Google officials say they have no plan to jump into developing learning software.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Web the new frontier for activism - CNN.com
Web the new frontier for activism - CNN.com: I had been skeptical of social networking and didn't have a compelling personal reason to use it. So if you told me two years ago I'd be writing this op-ed, I'd have told you that you were nuts. But that marathon campaign changed my mind. People started coming to us for tips on how to recreate our success. We realized that what we had engineered was out of the reach of most individuals and many nonprofits.
So my partners and I launched CrowdRise. Now, everyone can create "Charitable Life," a personal Web page dedicated to raising money for good causes, in about 60 seconds. Site users can ask people in their own networks to support the cause. It works because people want to help their friends and they want to have fun doing it. Also, it's massively more efficient in cost and labor than traditional fundraising efforts.
So my partners and I launched CrowdRise. Now, everyone can create "Charitable Life," a personal Web page dedicated to raising money for good causes, in about 60 seconds. Site users can ask people in their own networks to support the cause. It works because people want to help their friends and they want to have fun doing it. Also, it's massively more efficient in cost and labor than traditional fundraising efforts.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
The emergence of e-mentoring - CNN.com
The emergence of e-mentoring - CNN.com: I Could Be, a New York-based nonprofit, uses online tools to connect students with those willing to lend a hand. It is one of a growing number of groups that specialize in what they call "e-mentoring."
The technology, of course, has existed for years. But the movement is just beginning to find its footing as groups work through various obstacles, such as insuring privacy and safety and establishing that there is, in fact, value in such online relationships.
The technology, of course, has existed for years. But the movement is just beginning to find its footing as groups work through various obstacles, such as insuring privacy and safety and establishing that there is, in fact, value in such online relationships.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Love Your Neighbor nonprofit reaches out to Treasure Coast families in need � TCPalm.com
Love Your Neighbor nonprofit reaches out to Treasure Coast families in need � TCPalm.com: A year ago, Spears decided to harness technology to do just that. She created Love Your Neighbor, a new Treasure Coast nonprofit dedicated to helping local families, by using word-of-mouth and Facebook to spread the simple idea — adopt a family in need for a month — that has turned into a three-county organization.
Monday, October 24, 2011
CharityVillage� Research: Under the Radar: Great Social Good Websites You May Not Have Heard Of — Yet
CharityVillage� Research: Under the Radar: Great Social Good Websites You May Not Have Heard Of — Yet: Last month I gave you an insider's guide to online resources specifically for nonprofit professionals who are new to the sector or to using social media. As a follow up, this month I'm sharing some blogs and websites.
You've probably already discovered how easy it is to find websites about social media marketing or nonprofit technology. You're likely familiar with great resources like NTEN or Socialbrite.
You've probably already discovered how easy it is to find websites about social media marketing or nonprofit technology. You're likely familiar with great resources like NTEN or Socialbrite.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
That Page Really Does Look Different
That Page Really Does Look Different: That Page Really Does Look Different
There's no need to adjust your computer screen
October 2011
If you look at a nonprofit profile on GuideStar over the next couple of weeks (and if you are not logged in as a GuideStar Premium or GuideStar Charity Check subscriber), you'll see a new look. We're testing different versions of a new summary section that puts the information donors want most front and center.
There's no need to adjust your computer screen
October 2011
If you look at a nonprofit profile on GuideStar over the next couple of weeks (and if you are not logged in as a GuideStar Premium or GuideStar Charity Check subscriber), you'll see a new look. We're testing different versions of a new summary section that puts the information donors want most front and center.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
International Fundraising Congress to focus on skills and social media - Third Sector
International Fundraising Congress to focus on skills and social media - Third Sector: Four-day conference, starting tomorrow in Amsterdam, will feature panel discussions and audience debates
This year’s International Fundraising Congress will focus on developing delegates’ skills and using social media in fundraising.
The four-day conference in Amsterdam, which starts tomorrow, will be attended by almost 1,000 fundraisers from across the world, according to Neelam Makhijani, chief executive of the Resource Alliance, the charity that runs the conference.
This year’s International Fundraising Congress will focus on developing delegates’ skills and using social media in fundraising.
The four-day conference in Amsterdam, which starts tomorrow, will be attended by almost 1,000 fundraisers from across the world, according to Neelam Makhijani, chief executive of the Resource Alliance, the charity that runs the conference.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Nonprofit Weekly for Friday, October 14, 2011 - BizTimes
Nonprofit Weekly for Friday, October 14, 2011 - BizTimes: New social network for nonprofits launches at Nonprofit Center
The Helen Bader Foundation founded MKE123 as a way for the nonprofit sector to collaborate. MKE123 is now housed under the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee.
“The online platform is really designed to meet the needs of the nonprofit community in the Greater Milwaukee area,” said Matt Brown, project director of MKE 123. “What started as a collaboration tool designed for nonprofit organization has transformed into a way for organizations to reach other constituencies within the sector as well.”
According to Brown, friends of nonprofits as well as donors and other supporters as well as clients can be a part of MKE123, as well.
The Helen Bader Foundation founded MKE123 as a way for the nonprofit sector to collaborate. MKE123 is now housed under the Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee.
“The online platform is really designed to meet the needs of the nonprofit community in the Greater Milwaukee area,” said Matt Brown, project director of MKE 123. “What started as a collaboration tool designed for nonprofit organization has transformed into a way for organizations to reach other constituencies within the sector as well.”
According to Brown, friends of nonprofits as well as donors and other supporters as well as clients can be a part of MKE123, as well.
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The FCC and Nonprofits: Negotiating a Complicated Landscape
The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | The FCC and Nonprofits: Negotiating a Complicated Landscape: On Wednesday, the FCC announced an initiative aimed at increasing U.S. broadband adoption rates among low-income households, rural communities, seniors, and minorities. The Connect to Compete program is a public-private-philanthropic initiative designed to help close the digital divide and reduce unemployment by training individuals in tech skills that are currently in demand by employers. The announcement identified at least 24 foundations, corporations, and nonprofit partners.
Charles Howard: Anonymity in Giving: A Case Study of 52times52.com
Charles Howard: Anonymity in Giving: A Case Study of 52times52.com: The person on the other end of the phone line is a writer who has chosen to only be known as "Giver Girl." She and husband "Giver Boy" are the mysterious yet inspiring duo behind the website and project 52times52.com.
The premise is pretty straight forward. Starting this past January, they committed to donating $52 to a different charity, each of the 52 weeks of the year.
The premise is pretty straight forward. Starting this past January, they committed to donating $52 to a different charity, each of the 52 weeks of the year.
Summit County Boy Scouts using technology to raise funds | SummitDaily.com
Summit County Boy Scouts using technology to raise funds | SummitDaily.com: The new program, Buy Local with the Boy Scouts, is similar to Groupon but with a twist: 70 percent of collected fees go to the Scouts. If successful, its creators hope to benefit not only local troops and packs, but residents and businesses with deals and exposure.
Breckenridge Troop 187 assistant scoutmaster Chris John calls the model a “triple win.”
Breckenridge Troop 187 assistant scoutmaster Chris John calls the model a “triple win.”
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
BlackBerry users face third day of woe - Yahoo! News
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Microsoft donates $16.7M in cash, software to Calif. nonprofits
Microsoft donates $16.7M in cash, software to Calif. nonprofits: Microsoft said Tuesday it has donated $16.7 million in cash and software to more than 60 San Francisco Bay Area nonprofits.
Just last week the company kicked off its annual Giving Campaign and announced it had donated more than $949 million to charity last year. During the month of October, Microsoft employees host fundraising events, including a 5k run, 24-hour relay race and an online auction, with proceeds going to local charities.
Just last week the company kicked off its annual Giving Campaign and announced it had donated more than $949 million to charity last year. During the month of October, Microsoft employees host fundraising events, including a 5k run, 24-hour relay race and an online auction, with proceeds going to local charities.
Connection Caf�: To App, or Not to App? That's the (Mobile) Question.
Connection Caf�: To App, or Not to App? That's the (Mobile) Question.: Sure, I’m as much of an app-aholic as the next smartphoner – even willing to pay for apps that deliver great charity content or interesting ways to get involved, particularly for causes I’m passionate about. Having just written a guide for nonprofits on getting started with mobile (co-authored with fellow Convian Lacey Kruger), I am also a realist with an argument to make, which is this:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
ASPCA Ties 1 Million Facebook Fans To Contest For More - TheNonProfitTimes
ASPCA Ties 1 Million Facebook Fans To Contest For More - TheNonProfitTimes: The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) hit 1 million Facebook fans on October 3 and is commemorating the milestone with a “We ‘Like’ You, Too!” sweepstakes for all of its supporters. Now through October 31, the ASPCA is urging the public to join it on Facebook by clicking ‘Like’ and entering the sweepstakes. One grand-prize winner will receive:
* Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two to New York City from November 16-18;
* Round-trip airfare and hotel accommodations for two to New York City from November 16-18;
Should you evaluate your blog the way you evaluate your employees?
Should you evaluate your blog the way you evaluate your employees?: So how should you get started with evaluating your social media presence? Start by taking a look are your company’s regular employee evaluation form. Chances are the form has some variation on the following questions:
What are three things the employee does well?
What are three things the employee needs to improve?
What are the employee’s goals for the coming period?
What progress has the employee made on their goals from the previo
What are three things the employee does well?
What are three things the employee needs to improve?
What are the employee’s goals for the coming period?
What progress has the employee made on their goals from the previo
Friday, October 07, 2011
Social, mobile boost small nonprofits' reach, relationships - ZDNet Asia News
Social, mobile boost small nonprofits' reach, relationships - ZDNet Asia News: Mobile and social media are essential for charities, especially if they want to attract the "iTunes, Facebook and YouTube generation", said David Erasmus, philanthropist and chief executive of Givey. The U.K. company helps charities leverage mobile platforms for fundraising, and also offers an online donation tool for users to contribute to charities via SMS (short message service) or tweets.
Thursday, October 06, 2011
How can philanthropists make the most of social media? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
How can philanthropists make the most of social media? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Many charities are adept at using social media to further their missions, spreading the word about their work to the wider public and potential funders alike. However, first-time philanthropists, many of whom are very reserved in terms of their public profile, have been somewhat more tentative in using social media to engage their audiences. We will therefore, dismiss two myths that exist around this relatively new tool; and we will go on to show philanthropists the four helpful lessons they can learn from the experiences of charities who are social media-savvy.
Monday, October 03, 2011
Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia - PR.com
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Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia - PR.com: That’s something that Austin’s Windows of Wonder Institute, or WOWi, wants to end. With its first international project in Siem Reap, Cambodia, WOWi aims to bring American audiences together with students of the Tchey school, to provide technical training to these students and help raise money for the education of Cambodian children.
The Tchey school has a new computer lab and students eager to learn. A WOWi team, skilled in digital media creation and management, will go to Siem Reap for two weeks in February 2012 to begin training these students. The team will take along equipment, much of which will remain behind with the students.
Austin Nonprofit Bridges Digital and Education Divide in Cambodia - PR.com: That’s something that Austin’s Windows of Wonder Institute, or WOWi, wants to end. With its first international project in Siem Reap, Cambodia, WOWi aims to bring American audiences together with students of the Tchey school, to provide technical training to these students and help raise money for the education of Cambodian children.
The Tchey school has a new computer lab and students eager to learn. A WOWi team, skilled in digital media creation and management, will go to Siem Reap for two weeks in February 2012 to begin training these students. The team will take along equipment, much of which will remain behind with the students.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
What the Tech?
What the Tech?: Yesterday, at Bisnow's Association Tech Summit, CTOs and CIOs shared their thoughts on location-based services, evolving IT jobs, innovation, and more.
How to create a nonprofit in Silicon Valley - Ideas@Innovations - The Washington Post
How to create a nonprofit in Silicon Valley - Ideas@Innovations - The Washington Post: Perhaps Ram, also known as “Pram,” does have something up his sleeve. In an area dedicated to creating some of the nation’s most highly valued companies, Ram, a former executive at Yahoo! and Google, has created something relatively few others have pursued — a technology nonprofit in Silicon Valley.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Newark Schools Start to See Impact of 'Facebook Money' - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Newark Schools Start to See Impact of 'Facebook Money' - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: Newark Schools Start to See Impact of ‘Facebook Money’
September 27, 2011, 9:46 am
After a year in which the Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s $100-million grant to Newark, N.J.’s public schools often generated conflict and controversy, the city is seeing concrete results from the windfall, The Star-Ledger writes in an assessment marking the first anniversary of the donation.
September 27, 2011, 9:46 am
After a year in which the Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s $100-million grant to Newark, N.J.’s public schools often generated conflict and controversy, the city is seeing concrete results from the windfall, The Star-Ledger writes in an assessment marking the first anniversary of the donation.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Facebook Updates Could Give Nonprofits Better Visibility - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Facebook Updates Could Give Nonprofits Better Visibility - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: “The challenge is that high-value actions like donating and sharing video content ends up being drowned out by a large volume off really lightweight games,” says Mr. Mahan.
Facebook hopes to reduce the problem by using formulas to decide what appears on a person’s timeline, grouping similar activities into “reports” while relegating less important but higher-frequency items to a separate feed.
This is expected to help nonprofits stand out more. Mr. Mahan says that when someone donates to a charity through Causes, he or she can make that action prominent for a long time.
Facebook hopes to reduce the problem by using formulas to decide what appears on a person’s timeline, grouping similar activities into “reports” while relegating less important but higher-frequency items to a separate feed.
This is expected to help nonprofits stand out more. Mr. Mahan says that when someone donates to a charity through Causes, he or she can make that action prominent for a long time.
CharityVillage� Research: An Insider's Guide to Social Media Resources for New Nonprofit Professionals
CharityVillage� Research: An Insider's Guide to Social Media Resources for New Nonprofit Professionals: Are you a newbie when it comes to social media for social good? Hang in there — technically you can be considered a veteran once you’ve been on Twitter longer than eight months!
Whether you’ve just transitioned to a nonprofit sector job from the corporate world, or you’ve recently been handed "social media things" as yet another item on your plate at work, you may find yourself exposed to a lot of broad advice that doesn’t target your needs.
Let’s skip the usual suspects like Mashable or TechCrunch, and get straight to the specialized stuff. Here’s an insider’s perspective on the resources that can help you do your new job better, faster — with more awesomeness!
Whether you’ve just transitioned to a nonprofit sector job from the corporate world, or you’ve recently been handed "social media things" as yet another item on your plate at work, you may find yourself exposed to a lot of broad advice that doesn’t target your needs.
Let’s skip the usual suspects like Mashable or TechCrunch, and get straight to the specialized stuff. Here’s an insider’s perspective on the resources that can help you do your new job better, faster — with more awesomeness!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Why Twitter, Why Now? | Impatient Optimists
Why Twitter, Why Now? | Impatient Optimists: Font Size Print September 21, 2011
Why Twitter, Why Now?
Melinda French Gates
As the head of a foundation focused on what I consider to be some of the world’s most pressing issues—health, education, and poverty—I’m constantly aware of the urgency underlying our work. There is not a moment to waste when millions of people’s lives and futures are at stake.
This impatience is why I’m happy to be joining Twitter officially today as @melindagates. After all, what’s more impatient than a tweet?
Why Twitter, Why Now?
Melinda French Gates
As the head of a foundation focused on what I consider to be some of the world’s most pressing issues—health, education, and poverty—I’m constantly aware of the urgency underlying our work. There is not a moment to waste when millions of people’s lives and futures are at stake.
This impatience is why I’m happy to be joining Twitter officially today as @melindagates. After all, what’s more impatient than a tweet?
Why Twitter, Why Now? | Impatient Optimists
Why Twitter, Why Now? | Impatient Optimists: Font Size Print September 21, 2011
Why Twitter, Why Now?
Melinda French Gates
As the head of a foundation focused on what I consider to be some of the world’s most pressing issues—health, education, and poverty—I’m constantly aware of the urgency underlying our work. There is not a moment to waste when millions of people’s lives and futures are at stake.
This impatience is why I’m happy to be joining Twitter officially today as @melindagates. After all, what’s more impatient than a tweet?
Why Twitter, Why Now?
Melinda French Gates
As the head of a foundation focused on what I consider to be some of the world’s most pressing issues—health, education, and poverty—I’m constantly aware of the urgency underlying our work. There is not a moment to waste when millions of people’s lives and futures are at stake.
This impatience is why I’m happy to be joining Twitter officially today as @melindagates. After all, what’s more impatient than a tweet?
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Data Philanthropy is Good for Business - Forbes
Data Philanthropy is Good for Business - Forbes: Data philanthropy could make a real difference, and it makes good business sense as well. To get there, we need to work together to develop a viable approach that contributes both to public good and business continuity, while also protecting both individual privacy and corporate competitiveness. Global Pulse will be talking about big data for the public good at the O’Reilly Strata Summit in New York (being held today and tomorrow). The time has come for companies to recognize the importance of using their data to help the United Nations understand what is happening to the world’s citizens — their customers.
Proportion of giving done online nearly doubles in three years - Third Sector
Proportion of giving done online nearly doubles in three years - Third Sector: Online giving has grown
Research suggests younger people who would not otherwise donate to charity are doing so because of new technology
The proportion of voluntary income that charities receive online has increased from 2 per cent to 3.7 per cent over the past three years, according to new research by the consultancy nfpSynergy.
The research is contained in the second edition of the report Passion, Persistence and Partnership: the secrets of earning more online, which was commissioned by MissionFish UK and eBay for Charity, the two charitable arms of the auction website eBay, and the Institute of Fundraising. It will be launched on Monday.
Research suggests younger people who would not otherwise donate to charity are doing so because of new technology
The proportion of voluntary income that charities receive online has increased from 2 per cent to 3.7 per cent over the past three years, according to new research by the consultancy nfpSynergy.
The research is contained in the second edition of the report Passion, Persistence and Partnership: the secrets of earning more online, which was commissioned by MissionFish UK and eBay for Charity, the two charitable arms of the auction website eBay, and the Institute of Fundraising. It will be launched on Monday.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
U. of Wisconsin Donor Offers $1 for Each New Twitter Follower
Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education: But the University of Wisconsin at Madison may be the first college to get a donation for increasing its follower count. Through October 3, an alumnus will donate $1 for each new Twitter follower or Facebook “like,” up to $50,000.
After four days, the university has raised almost $8,000 dollars with the project, called the Bucky Challenge. The money will be used for student scholarships.
After four days, the university has raised almost $8,000 dollars with the project, called the Bucky Challenge. The money will be used for student scholarships.
Geoff Livingston: Classic DC Nonprofit Strength Meets Social in Mega Giving Day
Geoff Livingston: Classic DC Nonprofit Strength Meets Social in Mega Giving Day: What happens when you take classic nonprofit strengths and match them with the nimbleness of social technology, all to benefit a city's nonprofits? You get Give to the Max Day: Greater Washington, a giving day for the metropolitan DC region on November 9. The event hopes to raise millions of dollars in donations and create new relationships between digitally savvy donors and nonprofits.
The Charity Social 100 Index | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
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The index examines how charities in the UK are using social media. Photograph: Wolfram Schroll/ Wolfram Schroll/zefa/Corbis
The Charity Social 100 Index is the result of six months of study looking at how charities in the UK are using social media. We looked at 300 charities, and the results reflect 100 of those.
Charities have been assessed on their strength of income, strength of brand and social performance across social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, and general social media behaviour. This covered things like responsiveness and how charities demonstrate social leadership and engagement as part of their corporate communications style.
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The index examines how charities in the UK are using social media. Photograph: Wolfram Schroll/ Wolfram Schroll/zefa/Corbis
The Charity Social 100 Index is the result of six months of study looking at how charities in the UK are using social media. We looked at 300 charities, and the results reflect 100 of those.
Charities have been assessed on their strength of income, strength of brand and social performance across social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, and general social media behaviour. This covered things like responsiveness and how charities demonstrate social leadership and engagement as part of their corporate communications style.
The Charity Social 100 Index | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
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The index examines how charities in the UK are using social media. Photograph: Wolfram Schroll/ Wolfram Schroll/zefa/Corbis
The Charity Social 100 Index is the result of six months of study looking at how charities in the UK are using social media. We looked at 300 charities, and the results reflect 100 of those.
Charities have been assessed on their strength of income, strength of brand and social performance across social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, and general social media behaviour. This covered things like responsiveness and how charities demonstrate social leadership and engagement as part of their corporate communications style.
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The index examines how charities in the UK are using social media. Photograph: Wolfram Schroll/ Wolfram Schroll/zefa/Corbis
The Charity Social 100 Index is the result of six months of study looking at how charities in the UK are using social media. We looked at 300 charities, and the results reflect 100 of those.
Charities have been assessed on their strength of income, strength of brand and social performance across social networks including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube, and general social media behaviour. This covered things like responsiveness and how charities demonstrate social leadership and engagement as part of their corporate communications style.
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Americans and text messaging
31% of text message users prefer texting to voice calls, and young adults stand out in their use of text messaging
Americans and text messaging
31% of text message users prefer texting to voice calls, and young adults stand out in their use of text messaging
Monday, September 19, 2011
Doyle McManus: Technology that protects protesters - latimes.com
Doyle McManus: Technology that protects protesters - latimes.com: This was a problem we could do something about," said Verclas, who runs a New York-based nonprofit organization called MobileActive.org. She won a grant from the State Department and produced a cellphone application called In the Clear
A Social Revolution: How New Media is Changing Nonprofits
A Social Revolution: How New Media is Changing Nonprofits: Twenty years ago, email was a new phenomenon that revolutionized the way we communicate, but today even email is sometimes considered archaic: Canadians are world leaders in the use of social media with 79% of Canadians saying they use social media with half of them visiting sites such as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube daily.
Just as electronic communication altered how we interact with the world, so the use of social and digital media is changing how most nonprofit organizations communicate with their constituencies, and even creating shifts in how the organizations work. We talked with several Canadian nonprofit organizations to understand the impact of social media on how they operate and communicate.
Just as electronic communication altered how we interact with the world, so the use of social and digital media is changing how most nonprofit organizations communicate with their constituencies, and even creating shifts in how the organizations work. We talked with several Canadian nonprofit organizations to understand the impact of social media on how they operate and communicate.
Non-Profit Theater and Technology | Gwydion Suilebhan
Non-Profit Theater and Technology | Gwydion Suilebhan: Raise your hands if you are in any way responsible for helping to run a non-profit theater. Keep them up if you emphasize the first of those two words over the second — non-profit rather than theater — when you think about the nature of your work.
Most of us, I suspect, prefer to focus on the fact that we make art and share it with the world, rather than the fact that we run non-profits. But we do, and we face all of the challenges any non-profit faces, from raising money to serving our constituencies to supporting our staff members as much as we can.
Most of us, I suspect, prefer to focus on the fact that we make art and share it with the world, rather than the fact that we run non-profits. But we do, and we face all of the challenges any non-profit faces, from raising money to serving our constituencies to supporting our staff members as much as we can.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Online fundraising is great for smaller charities – but which site? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Online fundraising is great for smaller charities – but which site? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: But what about more rooted small charities? Few figures exist but anecdotally, online fundraising is being embraced by the majority for whom at least a "donate" button exists, says Cath Lee, chief executive of the Small Charities Coalition. An SCC September 2010 survey by ResPublica and the Charities Aid Foundation found that 49% of respondents received donations online although for 74%, online donations contributed to less than 5% of overall giving.
Cool Apps Roundup: Green Apps
Cool Apps Roundup: Green Apps: This is the first in a series of blog posts that we'll be doing as part of our new App It Up project called Cool Apps Roundup. This inaugural post will cover a variety of green or environmental apps that are already out there.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center
Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds | PND | Foundation Center: Mobile Phone Data Helped Aid Groups Target Quake Relief in Haiti, Report Finds
A new report from Columbia University and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, offers evidence that in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, anonymous cell phone data helped aid groups target emergency supplies to those most in need, BBC News reports.
A new report from Columbia University and the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, offers evidence that in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, anonymous cell phone data helped aid groups target emergency supplies to those most in need, BBC News reports.
Thursday, September 08, 2011
Is social media changing the way we contribute to charity? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional
Is social media changing the way we contribute to charity? | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: There is no doubt that times are changing and that social media has played a very notable part in this, both for business and personal communication. What is interesting however is how this has had, in my opinion, a significant impact on how people choose to give to charity and how businesses are approaching CSR.
Facebook App 9/11 Memorial Lets You Dedicate Status Updates to Victims
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Facebook, in collaboration with The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, will ask members to update their profile photos or dedicate their statuses in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011
Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One) | Fast Company
Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One) | Fast Company: Starting today, LinkedIn will let users list their public-spirited deeds and philanthropic efforts alongside job experience under a new section called "Volunteer Experience and Causes." According to a survey by the social network, more then ever volunteer experience is valuable information that could give job hunters the boost they need to get promoted or hired.
Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One) | Fast Company
Volunteering Will Save Your Career (Or Put You In A New One) | Fast Company: Starting today, LinkedIn will let users list their public-spirited deeds and philanthropic efforts alongside job experience under a new section called "Volunteer Experience and Causes." According to a survey by the social network, more then ever volunteer experience is valuable information that could give job hunters the boost they need to get promoted or hired.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
10 Social Media Cartoons Guaranteed to Make You Smile
10 Social Media Cartoons Guaranteed to Make You Smile: It's Wednesday, or Hump Day, as some call it. You're just about halfway through the workweek at this point. How about an extra little push? No, we're not talking about a second -- or third -- cup of coffee. What about some funnies?
Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm | NTEN
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Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm | NTEN: We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.
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Hurricane Irene and the Nonprofit Social Media Storm | NTEN: We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.
Galveston nonprofit tree organization vies to win $50,000 through online contest - Houston Chronicle
Galveston nonprofit tree organization vies to win $50,000 through online contest - Houston Chronicle: A community campaign to replace the tree canopy Galveston lost to Hurricane Ike is in the running for a $50,000 project award from Tom's of Maine.
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massnonprofit.org ::: By digging deep into LinkedIn’s toolsets and functionality to enhance their company page, nonprofits can use this network of 100 million users to increase their visibility quickly and exponentially in exchange for a small investment of time.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Clouding the Issue? Facts and Myths About Cloud Computing : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Clouding the Issue? Facts and Myths About Cloud Computing : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: Everyone’s talking about it, and some have even started using it — cloud computingOpens in a new window is the current “big thing” in the technology world. But guess what? Cloud computing isn’t new, and it’s not particularly clever either. In fact, it’s really just the joining up and packaging of existing technologies and deploying them in a way that might actually help you save time and money and improve efficiency.
Giving goes mobile | Hartford Business
Giving goes mobile | Hartford Business: On Sept. 10, when the Gales Ferry-based United Way of Southeastern Connecticut kicks off its annual community campaign, the organization — for the first time in its nearly 50-year history — will be relying on more than the traditional worksite Douglas Plank, CEO, Mobile Causecampaign efforts to raise its soon-to-be announced campaign goal. This year, they’re going mobile — piloting a communication and solicitation strategy through mobile devices.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Emergency Response Teams Want to Use Social Media - Mobiledia
Emergency Response Teams Want to Use Social Media - Mobiledia: acebook today hosted a streaming event with national disaster relief agencies to discuss the important role social media can play during crisis.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
More Foundation CEO's Start to Tweet - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
More Foundation CEO's Start to Tweet - The Giveaway - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: More Foundation CEO’s Start to Tweet
August 26, 2011, 10:55 am
By Caroline Preston
While it certainly hasn’t reached a tipping point, the number of foundation chief executives using Twitter is growing—slowly.
August 26, 2011, 10:55 am
By Caroline Preston
While it certainly hasn’t reached a tipping point, the number of foundation chief executives using Twitter is growing—slowly.
Text Messages Aren't Enough When Natural Disasters Strike | Fast Company
Text Messages Aren't Enough When Natural Disasters Strike | Fast Company: The American Red Cross has released a new survey that claims Americans are increasingly relying on the Internet and social media for disaster information. According to the Red Cross, 18% of Americans regularly rely on Facebook to obtain disaster information. The survey also claims that the Internet is the third most used medium to find out information about disasters--radio and television are more frequently used.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Preparing for Hurricane Irene | BlackbaudKnowHow.com
Preparing for Hurricane Irene | BlackbaudKnowHow.com: Here at Blackbaud’s headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina, we’ve been closely monitoring Hurricane Irene.
We have detailed contingency plans to ensure we’re able to provide support from off-site locations, including our support office in Indianapolis, for down and critical issues during times of disasters. We include this information in our Customer Guide (page 7) as part of our commitment to ensure your critical needs are met through every means possible.
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We have detailed contingency plans to ensure we’re able to provide support from off-site locations, including our support office in Indianapolis, for down and critical issues during times of disasters. We include this information in our Customer Guide (page 7) as part of our commitment to ensure your critical needs are met through every means possible.
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GiveCamp aids nonprofits' tech needs
GiveCamp aids nonprofits' tech needs: Organizers of the second annual Southwest Ohio GiveCamp plan a slight expansion over last year's event where more than 100 volunteers met for a weekend to tackle area non-profit tech needs.
HOW TO: Create a Foursquare Page for Your Nonprofit � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits
HOW TO: Create a Foursquare Page for Your Nonprofit � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits: Foursquare recently launched the ability for brands to create Pages on Foursquare. Until then, nonprofits were limited to simply claiming their nonprofit’s Venue Page making it almost impossible to be proactive on Foursquare. However, in recent weeks the site has made a number of upgrades that have rendered the site and it’s tool set much more interesting and relevant to the nonprofit sector. That said, I have just launched a new Page for Nonprofit Organizations on Foursquare at foursquare.com/nonprofitorgs where I’ll be using “Tips” to promote nonprofits and cause to the Foursquare community:
Snail Mail Still Works for Thank You Letters
Snail Mail Still Works for Thank You Letters: Do you send a thank you letter by mail after receiving a donation online?
Of course, the donor who gives online (and there are more of them all the time), does receive an immediate emailed thank you. That is built into the online donation system, whichever one you use.
Of course, the donor who gives online (and there are more of them all the time), does receive an immediate emailed thank you. That is built into the online donation system, whichever one you use.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Nonprofit Community | Official Website
From Wiley Jossey Bass
Nonprofit Community | Official Website: Who is NonprofitCommunity.com?
NonprofitCommunity.com is for nonprofit leaders just like you. We gather the knowledge of hundreds of published authors and experts in the field of nonprofit management and provide a forum for exploration and discussion of the topics that matter to you most. This is your community
Nonprofit Community | Official Website: Who is NonprofitCommunity.com?
NonprofitCommunity.com is for nonprofit leaders just like you. We gather the knowledge of hundreds of published authors and experts in the field of nonprofit management and provide a forum for exploration and discussion of the topics that matter to you most. This is your community
Booz Allen Cares | Booz Allen Hamilton
New tool I saw demo'd today at Nonprofit Conference at Booz Allen
Booz Allen Cares | Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Cares
Corporate Social Responsibility.Welcome to our online resource for
nonprofit organizations
Learn about the firm’s nonprofit areas of support
Assess requirements and eligibility
Create your online profile, apply for a grant, and share your outcomes
Submit volunteer opportunities to engage Booz Allen employees
Booz Allen Cares | Booz Allen Hamilton: Booz Allen Cares
Corporate Social Responsibility.Welcome to our online resource for
nonprofit organizations
Learn about the firm’s nonprofit areas of support
Assess requirements and eligibility
Create your online profile, apply for a grant, and share your outcomes
Submit volunteer opportunities to engage Booz Allen employees
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Top Ten Online Fundraising Bloggers | Inspiring Generosity
From Razoo
Top Ten Online Fundraising Bloggers | Inspiring Generosity: For the nonprofit professional that’s getting their feet wet in the social (or online) fundraising world, this list can help introduce you to what I consider the best blogs on social media etiquette, philanthropy, and fundraising. Now, that’s not to say there are other great blogs out there . . . I just had to limit it to ten.
Top Ten Online Fundraising Bloggers | Inspiring Generosity: For the nonprofit professional that’s getting their feet wet in the social (or online) fundraising world, this list can help introduce you to what I consider the best blogs on social media etiquette, philanthropy, and fundraising. Now, that’s not to say there are other great blogs out there . . . I just had to limit it to ten.
Skype's Acquisition of GroupMe Gives Microsoft A Social Life | Fast Company
Skype's Acquisition of GroupMe Gives Microsoft A Social Life | Fast Company: The reaction to Skype's proposed acquisition of the New York City-based group messaging service GroupMe for $85 million has been nearly universal: Good for Skype. It's the latest in a string of high-profile gambits in the world of social grouping technology. Google has made Circles central to its social efforts. Apple has announced plans to launch its own group service, iMessage. And Mark Zuckerberg, whose company recently acquired the group messaging service Beluga, has called grouping friends "the biggest problem in social networking."
Monday, August 22, 2011
ROI and the Impact of Social CRM — SocialFish
ROI and the Impact of Social CRM — SocialFish: ROI and the Impact of Social CRM [NEW WHITE PAPER]
by Maddie Grant on August 22, 2011
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Our latest white paper is out!
Introducing ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. This paper is the second in our Social CRM series. (The first paper in the series, Social CRM for Associations, has had close to 2000 downloads to date)!
by Maddie Grant on August 22, 2011
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Our latest white paper is out!
Introducing ROI and the Impact of Social CRM: 12 Forward-Looking Use Cases for Associations. This paper is the second in our Social CRM series. (The first paper in the series, Social CRM for Associations, has had close to 2000 downloads to date)!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
GOOD to Acquire Jumo, a Nonprofit Charity Site - NYTimes.com
GOOD to Acquire Jumo, a Nonprofit Charity Site - NYTimes.com: "GOOD, a fast-growing publishing and marketing business dedicated to promoting social causes, is acquiring Jumo, a social networking site devoted to raising money and support for nonprofit groups.
“GOOD has managed to establish really the pre-eminent content platform with three million unique visitors a month,” said Chris Hughes, Jumo’s founder and a veteran of Facebook as well as a digital organizer for the 2008 Obama presidential campaign. “They have a huge social media presence and really strong community of people excited about their product, but they haven’t had a network.”"
“GOOD has managed to establish really the pre-eminent content platform with three million unique visitors a month,” said Chris Hughes, Jumo’s founder and a veteran of Facebook as well as a digital organizer for the 2008 Obama presidential campaign. “They have a huge social media presence and really strong community of people excited about their product, but they haven’t had a network.”"
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Andrew "Bo" Young's GiveLocally Connects Donors and Recipients on the Internet - Cascade, GA Patch
Andrew "Bo" Young's GiveLocally Connects Donors and Recipients on the Internet - Cascade, GA Patch: "It is an unusual concept,” said Michael Nelson, who is with the Association of Fundraising Professionals. “I’ve seen it with schools but I haven’t seen it done quite this way.”
Nelson, spokesman for the 30,000-member organization, said he has heard of teachers who put a list online requesting help in buying school supplies. But the concept behind GiveLocally and its expanded reach was quite unique."
Nelson, spokesman for the 30,000-member organization, said he has heard of teachers who put a list online requesting help in buying school supplies. But the concept behind GiveLocally and its expanded reach was quite unique."
Young philanthropists go high-tech to reach lofty giving goals | Reuters Money
Young philanthropists go high-tech to reach lofty giving goals | Reuters Money: "Nor does Greene have a huge bankroll to back his pet project, a new website called WorldPennyJar dedicated to disaster relief, health, education and the environment.
Yet Greene is light-years ahead of many in his age group to grasp how high-tech will change giving in the 21st Century. For starters, he’s using the same strategy indie artists now exploit to raise start-up capital: a concept known as “crowdfunding,” and popularized on sites such as Kickstarter and indiegogo.com. To explain WorldPennyJar, Greene produced a 4-minute video and posted it to attract donations."
Yet Greene is light-years ahead of many in his age group to grasp how high-tech will change giving in the 21st Century. For starters, he’s using the same strategy indie artists now exploit to raise start-up capital: a concept known as “crowdfunding,” and popularized on sites such as Kickstarter and indiegogo.com. To explain WorldPennyJar, Greene produced a 4-minute video and posted it to attract donations."
Monday, August 15, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Kiehl's commitment to helping communities
Kiehl's commitment to helping communities: "To kick off the initiative, Kiehl’s launched kiehlsgives.com with a global donation of US$160,000 (RM480,000) to charitable organisations in the United States and around the world, in support of three key Kiehl’s causes: children’s well-being, environmental issues, and HIV/AIDS research.
To make things more interesting, the brand has left it up to those who visit its website to decide how much money goes to which charity."
To make things more interesting, the brand has left it up to those who visit its website to decide how much money goes to which charity."
Thursday, August 11, 2011
StumbleUpon Launches Program to Help Nonprofits | GoodWorks - Advertising Age
StumbleUpon Launches Program to Help Nonprofits | GoodWorks - Advertising Age: "StumbleUpon is officially launching Stumbling for Good, a new advertising program to help nonprofits increase awareness and site traffic. The San Francisco-based company started the program earlier this summer, initially running a campaign for the World Food Programme, and is now opening up the effort to include more organizations."
Research Report: A Framework for Social Analytics | Thought Experiments
Research Report: A Framework for Social Analytics | Thought Experiments: "Research Report: A Framework for Social Analytics
Posted on August 10, 2011 by susanetlinger
Wherever I go, the question I hear most often is this: “What is the ROI of social media?” Even though most companies we’ve surveyed have a brand monitoring solution in place, few have yet to crack the measurement code. It remains one of the most stubborn challenges for the social business."
Posted on August 10, 2011 by susanetlinger
Wherever I go, the question I hear most often is this: “What is the ROI of social media?” Even though most companies we’ve surveyed have a brand monitoring solution in place, few have yet to crack the measurement code. It remains one of the most stubborn challenges for the social business."
Facebook’s New Messaging App Aims to Do Away With SMS | Epicenter�| Wired.com
Facebook’s New Messaging App Aims to Do Away With SMS | Epicenter�| Wired.com: "Previous post
Facebook’s New Messaging App Aims to Do Away With SMS
By Mike Isaac Email Author
August 9, 2011 |
6:48 pm |
Facebook debuted a new app for smartphones Tuesday, allowing users to send text messages to each other from their smartphones using Facebook’s messaging system."
Facebook’s New Messaging App Aims to Do Away With SMS
By Mike Isaac Email Author
August 9, 2011 |
6:48 pm |
Facebook debuted a new app for smartphones Tuesday, allowing users to send text messages to each other from their smartphones using Facebook’s messaging system."
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Marion Conway - Consultant to Nonprofits: Blogging Plan for Nonprofits
Marion Conway - Consultant to Nonprofits: Blogging Plan for Nonprofits: "I love blogging. In fact I love it so much that I blog at three blogs. I jump head over heels when someone else mentions my blog and when it is someone like Beth Kanter or John Haydon - I feel like doing cartwheels for joy. I think that more nonprofits should blog and I encourage blogging in my social media workshops. I even have my “Easy Approach to Successful Nonprofit Blogging” that causes people to pause and say “We can do that!” If only more actually would!"
How Can Philanthropy and Technology Co-Evolve for Development?
How Can Philanthropy and Technology Co-Evolve for Development?: "This was originally posted on the TechSoup Global Blog and was authored by Keisha Taylor.
A Review of the “Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development” Report
Philanthropists, nonprofits, and the development sector as a whole cannot underestimate the role they have to play in understanding and using technology for development. But they must also be informed about the implications of its use. This is one of the key messages I garnered from the lengthy but interesting and provocative Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development report (PDF), recently published by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Business Network."
A Review of the “Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development” Report
Philanthropists, nonprofits, and the development sector as a whole cannot underestimate the role they have to play in understanding and using technology for development. But they must also be informed about the implications of its use. This is one of the key messages I garnered from the lengthy but interesting and provocative Scenarios for the Future of Technology and International Development report (PDF), recently published by the Rockefeller Foundation and the Global Business Network."
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
How I'm Using Google (Hint: It's About Relevance) | Forrester Blogs
How I'm Using Google (Hint: It's About Relevance) | Forrester Blogs: "How I'm Using Google (Hint: It's About Relevance)
Posted by Melissa Parrish on August 8, 2011
If you were to glance at my Google profile, you’d probably think I’m practically inactive. But what you’re seeing is the public view of a very targeted set of actions, based on relevance."
Posted by Melissa Parrish on August 8, 2011
If you were to glance at my Google profile, you’d probably think I’m practically inactive. But what you’re seeing is the public view of a very targeted set of actions, based on relevance."
Nonprofit Offers Twitter Account to Contest Winner - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Nonprofit Offers Twitter Account to Contest Winner - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Nonprofit Offers Twitter Account to Contest Winner
August 8, 2011, 7:55 pm
By Derek Lieu
One of the keys to social-media success is acknowledging that an organization can’t control its message.
Water.org has decided to push that notion to the extreme."
August 8, 2011, 7:55 pm
By Derek Lieu
One of the keys to social-media success is acknowledging that an organization can’t control its message.
Water.org has decided to push that notion to the extreme."
4 Easy Email Tests to Start Today | NetWitsThinkTank.com
4 Easy Email Tests to Start Today | NetWitsThinkTank.com: "re you testing your email messages (i.e. subject lines, time of the day, etc)? If not, you’re missing an opportunity to improve your results."
Here Come the Google Hangout Innovators | PCWorld Business Center
Here Come the Google Hangout Innovators | PCWorld Business Center: "Google Hangouts, the group videoconferencing part of Google , has attracted some of the most creative minds on the Web – and these folks are putting their ingenuity to good use. One of the first out of the gate is Bruce K. Garber and his friends from the Southern New England Media Makers."
Monday, August 08, 2011
Should Nonprofits Dive In to Google ? - Social Good - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Should Nonprofits Dive In to Google ? - Social Good - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The new Google social network has been producing a lot of interest, attracting more than 25 million members during its first month."
Friday, July 29, 2011
Twitter pushes 'Promoted Tweets' to top of users' timelines - latimes.com
Twitter pushes 'Promoted Tweets' to top of users' timelines - latimes.com: "Technology
The business and culture of our digital lives,
from the L.A. Times
Twitter pushes 'Promoted Tweets' to top of users' timelines
July 28, 2011 | 12:16 pm
Twitter Promoted Tweets
Twitter wants to make sure that 'Promoted Tweets' don't go unseen by users.
To try to make this happen, and in turn make the Promoted Tweet a bit more valuable to advertisers, Twitter is rolling out a new 'Promoted Tweets to followers' option rolling out today that will essentially pin a promoted tweet to the top of a user's timeline."
The business and culture of our digital lives,
from the L.A. Times
Twitter pushes 'Promoted Tweets' to top of users' timelines
July 28, 2011 | 12:16 pm
Twitter Promoted Tweets
Twitter wants to make sure that 'Promoted Tweets' don't go unseen by users.
To try to make this happen, and in turn make the Promoted Tweet a bit more valuable to advertisers, Twitter is rolling out a new 'Promoted Tweets to followers' option rolling out today that will essentially pin a promoted tweet to the top of a user's timeline."
Monday, July 25, 2011
Donors’ Pledges to Reconstruct Haiti Come up Empty | UN Dispatch
Donors’ Pledges to Reconstruct Haiti Come up Empty | UN Dispatch: "Back in March 2010, when the devastating earthquake in Haiti was still making headline news, UN member states pledged over $9 billion for Haiti’s reconstruction – including $5.3 billion for 2010-2011."
Are your customers becoming digital junkies? - McKinsey Quarterly - Marketing & Sales - Digital Marketing
Are your customers becoming digital junkies? - McKinsey Quarterly - Marketing & Sales - Digital Marketing: "New McKinsey research highlights a dramatic increase in the intensity with which people use digital devices and platforms. Nearly 50 percent of US online consumers are now advanced users of smartphones, social networks, and other emerging tools—up from 32 percent in 2008."
Crowds: What Are They Good For?
Crowds: What Are They Good For?: "Crowdsourcing, a term coined by Jeff Howe in Wired Magazine in 2006, is defined as the outsourcing of tasks by way of a general call-out to a large, undefined group of people. There's also crowdfunding, which relies on the power of crowds to fund projects. No matter its iteration, the idea of crowds and the power they potentially hold for nonprofits is gaining much attention these days.
But while leveraging technology and the power of the group seems a good idea on its surface, how effective are crowds in helping organizations reach fundraising goals?"
But while leveraging technology and the power of the group seems a good idea on its surface, how effective are crowds in helping organizations reach fundraising goals?"
Oregon Coast Aquarium rides technology's wave to build interest in oceans and marine science | OregonLive.com
Oregon Coast Aquarium rides technology's wave to build interest in oceans and marine science | OregonLive.com: "When Oceanscape Network launches two summers from now, Ron Houchens' creative drive will splash across Web pages promoting scientific inquiry, marine conservation and just getting outside to explore nature firsthand. But first, through September, the aquarium is raising money for the network by raffling one of Houchens' crazy, colorful surfboards."
Innovative vending machine may change the way we donate - Life & Style - The Independent
Innovative vending machine may change the way we donate - Life & Style - The Independent: "Coca-Cola has installed more than 100 specially designed vending machines at sites in Chiba, Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures, north of Tokyo, that enable anyone buying a drink to also donate the change to the Red Cross by pressing a button."
How to Avoid the Hard Sell in Your Content | Social Media Today
How to Avoid the Hard Sell in Your Content | Social Media Today: "You have established yourself as a subject matter expert in your niche. People continue to read your content because it offers answers to their problems. What they don’t want from you is to do a hard sell on them.
If you try to overtly sell anything to anyone, you will most likely not succeed and in the process, you may lose some very valuable business relationships. In fact, if your writing is about selling, they won’t bother to read your content at all. They will read other people’s content and become loyal to them instead of to you."
If you try to overtly sell anything to anyone, you will most likely not succeed and in the process, you may lose some very valuable business relationships. In fact, if your writing is about selling, they won’t bother to read your content at all. They will read other people’s content and become loyal to them instead of to you."
Friday, July 22, 2011
Fundraising lessons from the world of rock n roll : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Fundraising lessons from the world of rock n roll : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "There are many ways to justify having a social presence as a nonprofit (and not too many good reasons not to have one by now). But how do you measure its value to your nonprofit?
I love the quote by UNICEF'sOpens in a new window internet chief from a few years back: 'The currencies that we deal in are awareness and enlightenment and to have people be stakeholders in these ideas.'"
I love the quote by UNICEF'sOpens in a new window internet chief from a few years back: 'The currencies that we deal in are awareness and enlightenment and to have people be stakeholders in these ideas.'"
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Key factors in improving multi-channel marketing for non-profits | TechJournal South
Key factors in improving multi-channel marketing for non-profits | TechJournal South: "Key factors in improving multi-channel marketing for non-profits
July 21st, 2011
ConvioIntegrated multi-channel marketing makes the most sense for non-profit organizations, but size does not equal integrated marketing sophistication among organizations, according to the Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing study from Convio Inc. (Nasdaq:CNVO).
“Today, every constituent can and should be engaged through multiple channels so that both the organization and the individual get the most out of the relationship,” said Vinay Bhagat, founder and chief strategy officer of Convio. “In doing so, nonprofits can deepen those relationships by better anticipating needs, interests and passions, and providing relevant interactions and opportunities for participation. Determining how to manage this within an organization is non-trivial but has significant payoffs."
July 21st, 2011
ConvioIntegrated multi-channel marketing makes the most sense for non-profit organizations, but size does not equal integrated marketing sophistication among organizations, according to the Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing study from Convio Inc. (Nasdaq:CNVO).
“Today, every constituent can and should be engaged through multiple channels so that both the organization and the individual get the most out of the relationship,” said Vinay Bhagat, founder and chief strategy officer of Convio. “In doing so, nonprofits can deepen those relationships by better anticipating needs, interests and passions, and providing relevant interactions and opportunities for participation. Determining how to manage this within an organization is non-trivial but has significant payoffs."
The AFP Blog: What Did You Say?
The AFP Blog: What Did You Say?: "What Did You Say?
Go online to any charity website. Go online to the AFP website. Look at the landing page and tell me whether, once you’ve read it, you have a better idea of what that organization is, what it does and what makes it important to the communities it serves."
Go online to any charity website. Go online to the AFP website. Look at the landing page and tell me whether, once you’ve read it, you have a better idea of what that organization is, what it does and what makes it important to the communities it serves."
Is Mobile Technology Better for Communication Than Fund Raising? - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Is Mobile Technology Better for Communication Than Fund Raising? - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "A recent survey of 233 nonprofits by the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Kaptivate, a nonprofit consultant, leads to a similar conclusion. That study found 20 percent of nonprofits were using mobile technology only to engage supporters, and about 50 percent were disappointed with their fund-raising results through the medium."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Is your social media presence in the right hands?
Is your social media presence in the right hands?: "SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Social Media — tracks feedback from leading marketers about social media practices and issues."
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Good Update On Mobile Giving | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits
Good Update On Mobile Giving | The Agitator - Fundraising, Direct Marketing and Advocacy Strategies for Nonprofits: "Good Update On Mobile Giving
July 18, 2011
Mark Phillips at Bluefrog has done us a service with this update on mobile giving, with a UK slant."
July 18, 2011
Mark Phillips at Bluefrog has done us a service with this update on mobile giving, with a UK slant."
GuideStar Launches GX Connects, a New Online Resource for Nonprofits | Cision Wire
GuideStar Launches GX Connects, a New Online Resource for Nonprofits | Cision Wire: "Washington, DC—July 19, 2011—GuideStar—the leading source of nonprofit information—today announced the launch of GX Connects, a new, free tool for nonprofits that want to complete their GuideStar Exchange profiles and keep them updated. The GuideStar Exchange is a program that allows nonprofits to share up-to-date information with GuideStar's vast online audience, thereby providing a more complete and accurate picture of those nonprofits through photos, videos, and additional documentation. GuideStar Exchange members who complete all required fields display the GuideStar Exchange Seal, which has become synonymous with transparency and trust in the sector, on their public report pages on guidestar.org. GX Connects can be found online at http://gxconnects.ning.com/."
Monday, July 18, 2011
CharityVillage�Research: Collaborating in the Virtual Space
CharityVillage�Research: Collaborating in the Virtual Space: "Two heads are better than one', as the old saying goes, and it certainly applies when thinking about the benefits of collaboration. Whether it's one nonprofit partnering with a like-minded organization to tackle a common issue, or combining individual efforts on a project team, working collaboratively can be an effective means to find efficient solutions.
With technological advances happening at such a rapid pace, collaboration is quickly taking a virtual bent. Is your organization taking full advantage of the opportunities available?"
With technological advances happening at such a rapid pace, collaboration is quickly taking a virtual bent. Is your organization taking full advantage of the opportunities available?"
Engagement Focus of Mobile Technology | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource
Engagement Focus of Mobile Technology | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: "Fewer nonprofits are using text-to-give fundraising technology, while more are turning to mobile web-based media, with constituent-engagement emerging as the main motivation for nonprofits to launch mobile programs, a new report says.
Forty-seven percent of nonprofits using mobile media do not use it for fundraising, and as many as 50 percent of fundraisers say they are wary of early mobile-giving results, says New Directions, a report by Kaptivate and the Association of Fundraising Professionals based on a 2011 survey of 233 organizations."
Forty-seven percent of nonprofits using mobile media do not use it for fundraising, and as many as 50 percent of fundraisers say they are wary of early mobile-giving results, says New Directions, a report by Kaptivate and the Association of Fundraising Professionals based on a 2011 survey of 233 organizations."
BBC News - TEDGlobal: Worshipping at the church of TED
BBC News - TEDGlobal: Worshipping at the church of TED: "Beyond the eclectic nature of its speakers, the conference is unusual in many ways and has become something of a cult for its followers - appropriately known as TEDsters.
There is both a big and little TED. The first is held in the glamorous location of Long Beach, California. The second has been taking place in Edinburgh this week, after several years in Oxford."
There is both a big and little TED. The first is held in the glamorous location of Long Beach, California. The second has been taking place in Edinburgh this week, after several years in Oxford."
Digital Oxytocin: How Trust Keeps Facebook, Twitter Humming | Fast Company
Digital Oxytocin: How Trust Keeps Facebook, Twitter Humming | Fast Company: "The most surprising takeaway from the recent Pew Research Center study, 'Social Networking Sites and Our Lives,' wasn't that 80% of Americans regularly use the Internet or that 60% of Web users have a social network account--double the number in 2008, with the vast majority on Facebook (52%) and Twitter (33%). Nor is it that people have gone gaga over smartphones, with one in three Americans owning one. Rather, it's the idea that the Internet, in particular social networks, engender trust, and the more time you spend on them the more trusting you become."
Friday, July 15, 2011
Report Release: The 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report | NTEN
Report Release: The 2011 NTEN Community Survey Report | NTEN: "The Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN) conducts an annual Community Survey to find out more about the individuals and organizations in the NTEN community: we want to find out how these individuals and organizations use technology in their work, gauge the impact of NTEN programs and services on their professional development and their organization’s missions, and track trends in the nonprofit technology community over time."
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Facebook: Is it Worth your Nonprofit’s Time? | NetWitsThinkTank.com
Facebook: Is it Worth your Nonprofit’s Time? | NetWitsThinkTank.com: "This is a guest post by the one and only Allyson Kapin - co-founder of Rad Campaign. Make sure to check out what she’s got going on!
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How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook?
Is two hours a week good enough? Or will nonprofit campaigners who spend eight hours a week on their FB fanpage see better results such as more actions taken on campaigns and increased donations? Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. Their recent report provides great insight into how nonprofits are benefitting (or not) from Facebook."
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How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook?
Is two hours a week good enough? Or will nonprofit campaigners who spend eight hours a week on their FB fanpage see better results such as more actions taken on campaigns and increased donations? Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. Their recent report provides great insight into how nonprofits are benefitting (or not) from Facebook."
Blending Old and New Tech to Make History Come to Life - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Blending Old and New Tech to Make History Come to Life - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "The site has been in an open test for the past year and won the 2011 Webby Award for the best site for a charitable organization. In that early test period, the site collected 50,000 photos–half from organizations like museums and libraries and half by about 20,000 individuals.
Among the organizations that have worked on the site are PhillyHistory.org, the New York Public Library, the Dallas Public Library, and the Los Angeles Public Library."
Among the organizations that have worked on the site are PhillyHistory.org, the New York Public Library, the Dallas Public Library, and the Los Angeles Public Library."
Monday, July 11, 2011
Window for charity - Local News - The Aucklander
Window for charity - Local News - The Aucklander: "A Skype connection allows a Remuera family to 'meet' one of the African children they have sponsored for the cost of a few cups of coffee, writes Rebecca Blithe.
As thunder cracks and lightning flashes over the roof of a family home in Remuera, a young woman from Zambia peers from a computer screen into a world she has only ever read about."
As thunder cracks and lightning flashes over the roof of a family home in Remuera, a young woman from Zambia peers from a computer screen into a world she has only ever read about."
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
Unlocking Viral Secrets On Facebook: MIT Study | Fast Company
Unlocking Viral Secrets On Facebook: MIT Study | Fast Company: "Brands can increase the number of people who install their Facebook apps by 400% through a combination of private and newsfeed messaging, according to a new MIT study. The effectiveness of different Facebook strategies was determined by randomly giving users of Facebook apps different experiences and observing how activity spreads throughout the network. Researchers found the winning strategy to be up to two times more effective than email, and 10 times more effective than banner ads. Here's how it all breaks down."
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia
Cell Phones Make Donating Easier - Mobiledia: "'[The program] has a number of advantages over cash collection,' Laurence told the Institute of Fundraising in London. 'It appeals to the younger generation of donors, half of which do not donate to charity at all. 100% of the donation goes to the charity's bank account and it allows for the collection of gift aid.'"
HOW TO: Tweet for an International Audience � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits
HOW TO: Tweet for an International Audience � Nonprofit Tech 2.0 Blog :: A Social Media Guide for Nonprofits: "Obviously nonprofits that work internationally would be wise to tweet around the clock, but even nonprofits that limit their mission and services to their own country, province, state, city, or village should experiment with being a global twitizen. There are ex-pats in every corner of the globe, media outlets of every nationality, and allies from other countries that your nonprofit does know exist yet. The world is getting smaller with each passing day, and nonprofits as the agents of social good, should try to think bigger and stretch their Twitter wings beyond their own time zones. Here’s how to begin:"
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
Budget Friendly Videos for Nonprofits
Budget Friendly Videos for Nonprofits: "Video has long been a highly effective medium for getting out a message, but only in recent years — with the advent of inexpensive cameras, consumer-friendly editing software and broadband Internet — has it become truly accessible to everyone, including your nonprofit organization.
The apparent ease of production, however, does not mean video-making should be taken lightly. A well-crafted PSA or information video posted on your website and YouTube can be wonderful for garnering attention for programs, but a poorly executed one may well lack the flash to grab people's attention on the video-saturated we"
The apparent ease of production, however, does not mean video-making should be taken lightly. A well-crafted PSA or information video posted on your website and YouTube can be wonderful for garnering attention for programs, but a poorly executed one may well lack the flash to grab people's attention on the video-saturated we"
Getting started on Twitter
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. I expect you to use blogs or Facebook or some other site for your project. But I want you to get a taste of Twitter. People are using this to connect with friends, promote products & services, and even bring down dictatorships."
Twitter is the only required social media site. I expect you to use blogs or Facebook or some other site for your project. But I want you to get a taste of Twitter. People are using this to connect with friends, promote products & services, and even bring down dictatorships."
Social Media Decision Trees: When To Dive Deeper | Community Organizer 2.0
Social Media Decision Trees: When To Dive Deeper | Community Organizer 2.0: "My time is so stretched nowadays between personal life and professional life that when a new social platform such as today’s launch of Google comes around, I wonder: do I have time for yet another social network? Of course, I spent much of today hopping on and off of Google checking out what the other techies like me were doing with it, and exploring the Shiny New Platform. It really brought to mind how one decides which platform to dive deeply into and spend a lot of time on versus the platforms to skim or avoid. What we need is a well-defined decision tree for choosing where to dive deeply."
MAINE COMPASS: School-based program teaches kids basics of philanthropy | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME
MAINE COMPASS: School-based program teaches kids basics of philanthropy | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME: "Jack is a homeless young man participating in Portland's Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) program through the Youth Building Alternatives curriculum at LearningWorks, where teens can earn a General Educational Development diploma while learning job and life skills.
They also participate in Jumpstart Our Youth (JOY) -- the state's most comprehensive youth philanthropy program -- with Jobs for Maine's Graduates students statewide.
The JOY program was launched in 2008 by the Unity Foundation, which is based in Unity, with funding partners UniTel Inc. and the Maine Community Foundation. It involves 4,000 Jobs for Maine's Graduates students at schools throughout the state and its two youth development centers."
They also participate in Jumpstart Our Youth (JOY) -- the state's most comprehensive youth philanthropy program -- with Jobs for Maine's Graduates students statewide.
The JOY program was launched in 2008 by the Unity Foundation, which is based in Unity, with funding partners UniTel Inc. and the Maine Community Foundation. It involves 4,000 Jobs for Maine's Graduates students at schools throughout the state and its two youth development centers."
Meeting Attendees: It's About My Experience, Not My Location! - Engage365
Meeting Attendees: It's About My Experience, Not My Location! - Engage365: "Meeting Attendees: It’s About My Experience, Not My Location!
As the inclusion of digital attendees continues to gain broader acceptance in the face2face meetings arena, the lines distinguishing between face2face and remote participants will fade. I firmly believe Event organizers will no longer care, other than planning for logistics, on whether an attendee is physically located at the event, or attending through online digital channels."
As the inclusion of digital attendees continues to gain broader acceptance in the face2face meetings arena, the lines distinguishing between face2face and remote participants will fade. I firmly believe Event organizers will no longer care, other than planning for logistics, on whether an attendee is physically located at the event, or attending through online digital channels."
Why I'm excited about the future of Online Community Management�|�Blaise Grimes-Viort
Why I'm excited about the future of Online Community Management�|�Blaise Grimes-Viort: "t’s fair to state the Online Community Management field is going through a phase of rapid growth; as part of my weekly roundup of articles posted on the topic I see more and more being discussed."
Friday, July 01, 2011
Fundraiser Reveals '5 Reasons Why I'm Checking Out Google '
Fundraiser Reveals '5 Reasons Why I'm Checking Out Google ': "I am a way late adopter of new techie things, so I am happy to provide space to guest blogger, Marc A. Pitman, of FundraisingCoach.com, who jumped on Google immediately.
I like to think I'm not an early adopter. I tell myself that I didn't get on Twitter in its first year and ignore that I did join Twitter shortly after the 12 month anniversary. I tell myself I'm not that into Facebook and ignore the fact that when I signed up I still needed a college email to join."
I like to think I'm not an early adopter. I tell myself that I didn't get on Twitter in its first year and ignore that I did join Twitter shortly after the 12 month anniversary. I tell myself I'm not that into Facebook and ignore the fact that when I signed up I still needed a college email to join."
Nonprofit Connects Volunteers Through New Web Design - Des Plaines, IL Patch
Nonprofit Connects Volunteers Through New Web Design - Des Plaines, IL Patch: "ix volunteer recruiters from area nonprofit organizations learned how to use a new web portal to reach volunteers Wednesday. They are the first group to complete the training at The Volunteer Center of Northwest Suburban Chicago, based in Arlington Heights."
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Pakistan flood fundraising app brings in only $56 | Sci-tech | DAWN.COM
Pakistan flood fundraising app brings in only $56 | Sci-tech | DAWN.COM: "But it is free to download on Nokia and most Apple platforms, so that despite around 90,900 copies being distributed only $56 has been generated for flood victims, Afzal said.
“The idea was since there are so many people that spend 99 cents or $1.99 on small apps everyday why not give them an option to use that money for something good while also getting some value in return,” said Afzal, 28.
“One hundred per cent of the revenue we generated from this was to be donated to the flood relief effort,” he told AFP."
“The idea was since there are so many people that spend 99 cents or $1.99 on small apps everyday why not give them an option to use that money for something good while also getting some value in return,” said Afzal, 28.
“One hundred per cent of the revenue we generated from this was to be donated to the flood relief effort,” he told AFP."
Acronym: Report highlights growing pains of association e-learning
Acronym: Report highlights growing pains of association e-learning: "Among respondents to the Association Learning Technology 2011: State of the Sector survey, slightly more said they were somewhat or very dissatisfied with course enrollment and revenue generation than those who said they were somewhat or very satisfied."
Tweets of Wisdom
Tweets of Wisdom: "The Twitterverse has declared tomorrow Social Media Day. (Hey, there's a National Popcorn Day, so why not?) In its honor, we got some social media insight from association and non-profit professionals who focus on it for a living."
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Homeless turn to Twitter for food, shelter - CNN.com
Homeless turn to Twitter for food, shelter - CNN.com: "Los Angeles (CNN) -- Blogging and tweeting might be among the last hobbies you'd list for a homeless person, but some down-and-out people have embraced social media in such a way that it's actually garnered them needed assistance -- everything from food and diapers for children to counseling and housing."
5 Steps to Becoming a Twitter Champion | Social Media Explorer
5 Steps to Becoming a Twitter Champion | Social Media Explorer: "Champion Tweeters think differently. They approach Twitter and their time in the Twitter community with a different behavior set, mindset and belief system. Their Twitter Habitudes separate them from the pack.
If you seek to be more successful on Twitter, reach out to more people, get noticed, and make a bigger impact; you must be willing and ready to think and act like a Twitter Champion!
Here are 5 ways to get your Twitter Game on:"
If you seek to be more successful on Twitter, reach out to more people, get noticed, and make a bigger impact; you must be willing and ready to think and act like a Twitter Champion!
Here are 5 ways to get your Twitter Game on:"
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