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Want to learn more about how the Internet can fuel your public policy efforts? This year’s focus is “Can the Internet Fix Politics?” Interested in fine-tuning your social media skills for greater advocacy success? Fenton Communications , a well-respected public interest communications firm, is offering a 10 FREE fellowships to 2010 Personal Democracy Forum conference. The conference will be held June 3 - 4 in NYC. MORE
Pew Internet Research has released new survey data on Internet usage by American onliners during the 2010 election campaigns. Don't Miss these Posts Hot Research advocacy communications issue fundraising online activism online advocacy online fundraising online video pew internet project politics social networkingShould be of special interest to our advocacy group communicators and fundraisers. Here are some findings. MORE
billion internet users, which is 52% of the world’s population. Average daily internet usage has surpassed 6 h ours. The average internet user spends around 6 hours each day using the internet. Internet penetration has pretty much reached its peak in North America. MORE
When it comes to whether the internet is stimulating an increase in social action and making it more accessible to all, however, a new report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project on The Internet and Civic Engagement concludes: Contrary to the hopes of some advocates, the internet is not changing the socioeconomic character of civic engagement in America. MORE
According to Internet World Stats , there are now 2.3 Billion Internet users on our planet. All internet users are now in one way or another influenced by social content (often without even knowing it). That’s approximately 33% of the world’s population. MORE
Don't miss the opportunity to learn tips and tricks for using the Internet to reach folks, especially on a tight budget. Are you thinking about starting a blog for your organization? Are you wondering about the value of trying to reach new donors on Facebook? Are you worried about how you're going to meet your fundraising goals this year? Then be sure to join this chat , sponsored by the Chronicle of Philanthropy tomorrow ( Tuesday, July 15 from 12 noon-1pm, ET). MORE
Click to enlarge (from the Pew Internet Project). The contours of the findings of the Pew Internet and American Life Project report on ‘Generations and their Gadgets’ you probably already know: Younger Americans use more mobile devices than older Americans. Older Americans generally access the internet from a desktop computer, whereas those under 35 tend to do so with a laptop/netbook. MORE
First up is a new report from the Pew internet Project, called The Internet & Civic Engagement. I can only barely scratch the surface by giving you their topline observations here: Whether they take place on the internet or off, traditional political activities remain the domain of those with high levels of income and education. In addition, they are even more active than those who do not use the internet at all. MORE
I attended an interesting meeting last week, along with folks from a few other charities and nonprofit-related organisations, to hear about the plans in place to introduce new Internet Top Level Domains ( TLDs ) to add to those you’ll already know – like.com,org, etc – and in particular to discuss what benefit might come from introducing a new nonprofit-only community TLD. MORE
The internet has been a 'place' where we have all be free to share our ideas. SOPA PIPA Congress censorship internet fair useSome of them haven't been good and there's no doubting that there are some pretty freaky people doing things they shouldn't be doing. But making Google, Yahoo, or YouTube and other companies responsible for policing and then deciding FOR us what is fair use and what isn't, won't make the bad people go away. MORE
Fundraising Secrets Internet & Social Media email fundraisingWhen you send an email, are your donors missing the picture? Seriously. Many may not have images automatically open. So all you get it a weird blank space. And possibly some words. Those words are the "alt" text. MORE
million in population, is grouped under “other” in most research studies, including those conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. The study aimed to answer the following research questions: How do AIAN access the Internet? image courtesy of nattu. MORE
We recently discussed the subject of how to effectively court the internet elite with some Bay Area nonprofit executives keen to zero in on this topic. MORE
On Friday, I stumbled on Glenn Gabe's blog: The Internet Marketing Driver. Even with my notoriously fickle attention span I spent at least 3o minutes on Glenn's blog, totally immersed in his posts. I don't know Glenn, so this is not one of those you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours blogosphere endorsements, but I would strongly recommend that anyone interested in social marketing read Glenn's blog religiously. MORE
Earlier this week Robin Goad, Research Director at Internet research company Hitwise , released data that revealed a new high in terms of online social media usage in the UK over Christmas. Naturally enough, Christmas is typically the busiest time of year for social networks, but Christmas 2008 saw several new highs which reaffirm (were it needed) the scale of online social networking amongst UK internet users. MORE
On Jan 24th, Congress will vote to pass internet censorship in the Senate, even though the vast majority of Americans are opposed. We need to kill the bill – PIPA in the Senate and SOPA in the House – to protect our rights to free speech, privacy, and prosperity. MORE
Broadband connectivity for internet access is spotty at best, and the promise of the internet for billions is still a few years away (2015?) Mirroring, or perhaps even eclipsing, a trend among poorer people in developed countries, some analysts see mobile access as the primary way in which people in emerging markets will connect with the internet. Indonesia, Egypt and Russia are the strongest growth markets for mobile internet browser maker Opera. MORE
“The Information: How the Internet gets inside us&# is the title of a recent Adam Gopnik piece in the New Yorker , outlining three schools of thoughts on the rise of the Internet: 1. The “Better-Nevers&# - These folks wish the Internet never happened and that the world we’re leaving behind is better than the one upon us. MORE
The latest surveys carried out by the Pew Internet and American Life Project are tracking both the most popular online social-networking platforms and the kinds of people who are using them. Overview of Pew Internet poll on social networking use. MORE
SO if you want a quick review of what is going on with this research, the bottomline is: most of the popular ideas adults have (oh, and the media that promote them) about teen use of the internet are wrong. The Internet provides new kinds of public spaces for youth to interact and receive feedback from one another. Most youth are not taking full advantage of the learning opportunities of the Internet. MORE
Pew Internet reported in January of this year that for the first time, more than half of all online adults 65 and older (56%) use Facebook. Did you know that almost half of all Internet users in the U.S. MORE
I can't wait to read Rebooting America , a new anthology of essays about reinvigorating our democracy in the Internet Age. As you know, I am fond of "all things Internet" and have blogged a LOT about the fact that the Internet is giving more and more of us the POWER to join together and become agents of change. Editing was done in part by Allison Fine, one of my FAVORITE people. Allison is author of Momentum | Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age. She also pens A. MORE
Perhaps the most famous statement of internet privacy from 'The New Yorker' (1993). Online privacy has been a notable concern for many citizens almost since the inception of the internet, and certainly we have often discussed the issue on our blog over the years. MORE
To some of you, the phrase “internet of things” may be outdated (it was first used by Kevin Ashton in 1999) , to others it may be brand new. Your car detects (via GPS and a connection to the internet) that you are driving by an appliance store. MORE
I think it’s safe to say that the argument is over— seniors and all other planned giving prospects are on the Internet. As of April 2012, 53% of American adults age 65 and older use the internet or email. Once online, most seniors make internet use a regular part of their lives. MORE
The fine folks at the Pew Internet and American Life Project marked a notable milestone in the history of electronic communications this past spring: “53% of American adults ages 65 and older use the internet or email. MORE
Here from Pew Research is — for my money — the definitive report on the role of the internet in last year’s election. Some 74% of internet users–representing 55% of the entire adult population–went online in 2008 to get involved in the political process or to get news and information about the election. Fully 45% of internet users went online to watch a video related to the campaign. MORE
The CEO and the fundraising staff should have Internet-linked computers, and use them to communicate with clients, supporters, colleagues, potential donors, etc. Adam Corson-Finnerty And I think (this is Amy, and the year is now 2005), some honestly intriguing or useful Internet-specific draw that brings people to the site regularly. All professional and clerical staff should have Internet-linked computers and the ability to send and receive email. MORE
However, rare is the etail cause marketing promotion that really makes good use of the Internet’s many powers. My friends, it’s time that we start really using the power of the Internet when activating etail cause marketing. Census figures put ecommerce at 5.1 MORE
So many nonprofits are looking to the internet as an inexpensive tool for raising money. Tags: Facebook Internet Resources Twitter Website/Internet nonprofit blog carnival Here’s the April edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival. MORE
Meeker, partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, presented the 2014 Internet Trends report during this week’s Code Conference. Mobile traffic is currently 25% of all global Internet traffic, a sharp jump from the 14% seen this time last year. MORE
Last June, a certain presidential candidate admitted to the New York Times that "I don't e-mail. I've never felt the particular need to e-mail." MORE
How many of you have sat in meetings discussing those elusive baby boomers? How many debates have you had about whether the 65+ crowd is ever going to get on the web and if so, how do we go after them? Will grandma ever use a credit card instead of writing checks? MORE
Years ago when I was still writing the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon (CMN), I would get a call about every month or so from someone who was interested in producing a telethon and wanted to learn how CMN did it.Of MORE
We have very little time to stop Donald Trump and the Republicans in their attempt to restrict American freedom and destroy the Internet as we know it. At stake is nothing less than control of a crucial public resource – the Internet. The Internet was developed by the U.S. MORE
I just joined Internet for Everyone , a coalition of individuals and organizations who believe that "High-speed Internet, or "broadband," is one of the most transformative communications technologies in human history. In just over a decade, broadband has completely changed commerce, public discourse, and how we interact with each other and the rest of the world. Broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s a public necessity." MORE
This is a visual representation of the “nationality&# of traffic on the internet, created by California’s Co-operative Association for Internet Data Analysis. Asia: 825 million internet users (42% of world total). Europe: 475 million internet users (24.2% MORE
I attended an interesting meeting last week, along with folks from a few other charities and non-profit-related organisations, to hear about the plans in place to introduce new Internet Top Level Domains ( TLDs ) to add to those you’ll already know – like.com,org, etc – and in particular to discuss what benefit might come from introducing a new non-profit-only community TLD. MORE
Donor Relations Get Fully Funded Inspiration Management Website/InternetDid you know that most donors check out your website before they make a gift ?? MORE
According to State of Nonprofit Marketing , a new report by Lipman Hearne and the American Marketing Association, only 1 percent of nonprofit marketers rank "leveraging technology" or "leveraging the Internet" as one of their top marketing priorities. However, 24 percent say that "leveraging the Internet" will be a key challenge in the next 5 years. Why aren't more nonprofit marketers are using technology and the Internet TODAY to achieve organizational goals? MORE
On a similar theme, see for yourself what all the buzz is about regarding the “10 fresh realities of the Digital Age,” a slide presentation by Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet Project. Advertising authenticity Branding Facebook Marketing Skills Nonprofit Slide Presentations Social Media Twitter Advertising Age Bob Garfield Digital media Pew Internet Pew Internet Project United StatesIt’s not easy to keep up with the new digital media, much less understand it. MORE
The Internet is the most powerful distribution vehicle in the history of mankind! Don't you LOVE hyperbole?) - The Internet has empowered all of us to find our voices, join and lead conversations, and become part of the collective discourse. View Upload your own I had the privilege of speaking yesterday (twice!) to a group of nonprofit leaders at the 7 th Annual Hampton Roads Institute for Nonprofit Leadership Conference on the topic of - you guessed it - ONLINE MARKETING! MORE
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FEBRUARY 20, 2018
billion internet users, which is 52% of the world’s population. Average daily internet usage has surpassed 6 h ours. The average internet user spends around 6 hours each day using the internet. Internet penetration has pretty much reached its peak in North America.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
To some of you, the phrase “internet of things” may be outdated (it was first used by Kevin Ashton in 1999) , to others it may be brand new. Your car detects (via GPS and a connection to the internet) that you are driving by an appliance store.
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Public Sector Marketing 2.0
SEPTEMBER 21, 2010
This is a visual representation of the “nationality&# of traffic on the internet, created by California’s Co-operative Association for Internet Data Analysis. Asia: 825 million internet users (42% of world total). Europe: 475 million internet users (24.2%
iMarketSmart
AUGUST 27, 2012
I think it’s safe to say that the argument is over— seniors and all other planned giving prospects are on the Internet. As of April 2012, 53% of American adults age 65 and older use the internet or email. Once online, most seniors make internet use a regular part of their lives.
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
The latest surveys carried out by the Pew Internet and American Life Project are tracking both the most popular online social-networking platforms and the kinds of people who are using them. Overview of Pew Internet poll on social networking use.
Public Sector Marketing 2.0
MAY 1, 2012
According to Internet World Stats , there are now 2.3 Billion Internet users on our planet. All internet users are now in one way or another influenced by social content (often without even knowing it). That’s approximately 33% of the world’s population.
The Agitator
NOVEMBER 27, 2017
We have very little time to stop Donald Trump and the Republicans in their attempt to restrict American freedom and destroy the Internet as we know it. At stake is nothing less than control of a crucial public resource – the Internet. The Internet was developed by the U.S.
Cause Related Marketing
OCTOBER 8, 2012
However, rare is the etail cause marketing promotion that really makes good use of the Internet’s many powers. My friends, it’s time that we start really using the power of the Internet when activating etail cause marketing. Census figures put ecommerce at 5.1
Getting Attention
JANUARY 18, 2012
On Jan 24th, Congress will vote to pass internet censorship in the Senate, even though the vast majority of Americans are opposed. We need to kill the bill – PIPA in the Senate and SOPA in the House – to protect our rights to free speech, privacy, and prosperity.
GenerationYGive
NOVEMBER 9, 2008
On Friday, I stumbled on Glenn Gabe's blog: The Internet Marketing Driver. Even with my notoriously fickle attention span I spent at least 3o minutes on Glenn's blog, totally immersed in his posts. I don't know Glenn, so this is not one of those you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours blogosphere endorsements, but I would strongly recommend that anyone interested in social marketing read Glenn's blog religiously.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
MAY 30, 2014
Meeker, partner at venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, presented the 2014 Internet Trends report during this week’s Code Conference. Mobile traffic is currently 25% of all global Internet traffic, a sharp jump from the 14% seen this time last year.
Mission Minded
MARCH 19, 2014
We recently discussed the subject of how to effectively court the internet elite with some Bay Area nonprofit executives keen to zero in on this topic.
The Agitator
SEPTEMBER 13, 2009
First up is a new report from the Pew internet Project, called The Internet & Civic Engagement. I can only barely scratch the surface by giving you their topline observations here: Whether they take place on the internet or off, traditional political activities remain the domain of those with high levels of income and education. In addition, they are even more active than those who do not use the internet at all.
Cause Related Marketing
JUNE 26, 2008
Years ago when I was still writing the Children’s Miracle Network Telethon (CMN), I would get a call about every month or so from someone who was interested in producing a telethon and wanted to learn how CMN did it.Of
The Agitator
MARCH 23, 2011
Pew Internet Research has released new survey data on Internet usage by American onliners during the 2010 election campaigns. Don't Miss these Posts Hot Research advocacy communications issue fundraising online activism online advocacy online fundraising online video pew internet project politics social networkingShould be of special interest to our advocacy group communicators and fundraisers. Here are some findings.
GenerationYGive
MARCH 16, 2009
Last June, a certain presidential candidate admitted to the New York Times that "I don't e-mail. I've never felt the particular need to e-mail."
Social Marketing and Social Change
DECEMBER 9, 2008
Broadband connectivity for internet access is spotty at best, and the promise of the internet for billions is still a few years away (2015?) Mirroring, or perhaps even eclipsing, a trend among poorer people in developed countries, some analysts see mobile access as the primary way in which people in emerging markets will connect with the internet. Indonesia, Egypt and Russia are the strongest growth markets for mobile internet browser maker Opera.
Marketing for Nonprofits
JULY 28, 2008
I just joined Internet for Everyone , a coalition of individuals and organizations who believe that "High-speed Internet, or "broadband," is one of the most transformative communications technologies in human history. In just over a decade, broadband has completely changed commerce, public discourse, and how we interact with each other and the rest of the world. Broadband is no longer a luxury—it’s a public necessity."
Marketing for Nonprofits
FEBRUARY 28, 2008
The Internet is the most powerful distribution vehicle in the history of mankind! Don't you LOVE hyperbole?) - The Internet has empowered all of us to find our voices, join and lead conversations, and become part of the collective discourse. View Upload your own I had the privilege of speaking yesterday (twice!) to a group of nonprofit leaders at the 7 th Annual Hampton Roads Institute for Nonprofit Leadership Conference on the topic of - you guessed it - ONLINE MARKETING!
The Agitator
APRIL 16, 2009
Here from Pew Research is — for my money — the definitive report on the role of the internet in last year’s election. Some 74% of internet users–representing 55% of the entire adult population–went online in 2008 to get involved in the political process or to get news and information about the election. Fully 45% of internet users went online to watch a video related to the campaign.
Social Marketing and Social Change
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
When it comes to whether the internet is stimulating an increase in social action and making it more accessible to all, however, a new report by the Pew Internet and American Life Project on The Internet and Civic Engagement concludes: Contrary to the hopes of some advocates, the internet is not changing the socioeconomic character of civic engagement in America.
Giving in a Digital World
JULY 19, 2009
I attended an interesting meeting last week, along with folks from a few other charities and non-profit-related organisations, to hear about the plans in place to introduce new Internet Top Level Domains ( TLDs ) to add to those you’ll already know – like.com,org, etc – and in particular to discuss what benefit might come from introducing a new non-profit-only community TLD.
Giving in a Digital World
JULY 19, 2009
I attended an interesting meeting last week, along with folks from a few other charities and nonprofit-related organisations, to hear about the plans in place to introduce new Internet Top Level Domains ( TLDs ) to add to those you’ll already know – like.com,org, etc – and in particular to discuss what benefit might come from introducing a new nonprofit-only community TLD.
Fundraising Breakthroughs
FEBRUARY 18, 2005
The CEO and the fundraising staff should have Internet-linked computers, and use them to communicate with clients, supporters, colleagues, potential donors, etc. Adam Corson-Finnerty And I think (this is Amy, and the year is now 2005), some honestly intriguing or useful Internet-specific draw that brings people to the site regularly. All professional and clerical staff should have Internet-linked computers and the ability to send and receive email.
Donor Power Blog
JANUARY 26, 2011
How many of you have sat in meetings discussing those elusive baby boomers? How many debates have you had about whether the 65+ crowd is ever going to get on the web and if so, how do we go after them? Will grandma ever use a credit card instead of writing checks?
Social Marketing and Social Change
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
SO if you want a quick review of what is going on with this research, the bottomline is: most of the popular ideas adults have (oh, and the media that promote them) about teen use of the internet are wrong. The Internet provides new kinds of public spaces for youth to interact and receive feedback from one another. Most youth are not taking full advantage of the learning opportunities of the Internet.
Marketing for Nonprofits
JULY 27, 2008
According to State of Nonprofit Marketing , a new report by Lipman Hearne and the American Marketing Association, only 1 percent of nonprofit marketers rank "leveraging technology" or "leveraging the Internet" as one of their top marketing priorities. However, 24 percent say that "leveraging the Internet" will be a key challenge in the next 5 years. Why aren't more nonprofit marketers are using technology and the Internet TODAY to achieve organizational goals?
Marketing for Nonprofits
JULY 14, 2008
Don't miss the opportunity to learn tips and tricks for using the Internet to reach folks, especially on a tight budget. Are you thinking about starting a blog for your organization? Are you wondering about the value of trying to reach new donors on Facebook? Are you worried about how you're going to meet your fundraising goals this year? Then be sure to join this chat , sponsored by the Chronicle of Philanthropy tomorrow ( Tuesday, July 15 from 12 noon-1pm, ET).
Giving in a Digital World
JANUARY 8, 2009
Earlier this week Robin Goad, Research Director at Internet research company Hitwise , released data that revealed a new high in terms of online social media usage in the UK over Christmas. Naturally enough, Christmas is typically the busiest time of year for social networks, but Christmas 2008 saw several new highs which reaffirm (were it needed) the scale of online social networking amongst UK internet users.
Nonprofit Marketing Blog
MARCH 15, 2011
“The Information: How the Internet gets inside us&# is the title of a recent Adam Gopnik piece in the New Yorker , outlining three schools of thoughts on the rise of the Internet: 1. The “Better-Nevers&# - These folks wish the Internet never happened and that the world we’re leaving behind is better than the one upon us.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 20, 2015
Pew Internet reported in January of this year that for the first time, more than half of all online adults 65 and older (56%) use Facebook. Did you know that almost half of all Internet users in the U.S.
Marketing for Nonprofits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008
I can't wait to read Rebooting America , a new anthology of essays about reinvigorating our democracy in the Internet Age. As you know, I am fond of "all things Internet" and have blogged a LOT about the fact that the Internet is giving more and more of us the POWER to join together and become agents of change. Editing was done in part by Allison Fine, one of my FAVORITE people. Allison is author of Momentum | Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age. She also pens A.
Marketing for Nonprofits
APRIL 30, 2010
Want to learn more about how the Internet can fuel your public policy efforts? This year’s focus is “Can the Internet Fix Politics?” Interested in fine-tuning your social media skills for greater advocacy success? Fenton Communications , a well-respected public interest communications firm, is offering a 10 FREE fellowships to 2010 Personal Democracy Forum conference. The conference will be held June 3 - 4 in NYC.
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
Perhaps the most famous statement of internet privacy from 'The New Yorker' (1993). Online privacy has been a notable concern for many citizens almost since the inception of the internet, and certainly we have often discussed the issue on our blog over the years.
Non Profit Marketing 360
FEBRUARY 3, 2012
On a similar theme, see for yourself what all the buzz is about regarding the “10 fresh realities of the Digital Age,” a slide presentation by Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet Project. Advertising authenticity Branding Facebook Marketing Skills Nonprofit Slide Presentations Social Media Twitter Advertising Age Bob Garfield Digital media Pew Internet Pew Internet Project United StatesIt’s not easy to keep up with the new digital media, much less understand it.
Get Fully Funded
APRIL 30, 2009
So many nonprofits are looking to the internet as an inexpensive tool for raising money. Tags: Facebook Internet Resources Twitter Website/Internet nonprofit blog carnival Here’s the April edition of the Nonprofit Blog Carnival.
Social Media Bird Brain
JANUARY 17, 2012
The internet has been a 'place' where we have all be free to share our ideas. SOPA PIPA Congress censorship internet fair useSome of them haven't been good and there's no doubting that there are some pretty freaky people doing things they shouldn't be doing. But making Google, Yahoo, or YouTube and other companies responsible for policing and then deciding FOR us what is fair use and what isn't, won't make the bad people go away.
SocialButterfly
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
million in population, is grouped under “other” in most research studies, including those conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. The study aimed to answer the following research questions: How do AIAN access the Internet? image courtesy of nattu.
Non Profit Marketing 360
JULY 19, 2012
The fine folks at the Pew Internet and American Life Project marked a notable milestone in the history of electronic communications this past spring: “53% of American adults ages 65 and older use the internet or email.
Get Fully Funded
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Donor Relations Get Fully Funded Inspiration Management Website/InternetDid you know that most donors check out your website before they make a gift ??
Fundraising Coach
JUNE 24, 2019
Fundraising Secrets Internet & Social Media email fundraisingWhen you send an email, are your donors missing the picture? Seriously. Many may not have images automatically open. So all you get it a weird blank space. And possibly some words. Those words are the "alt" text.
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