Blue Trolley Press » Twitter http://bluetrolleypress.com e-philanthropy, social media, software, technology, and more! Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:41:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Twitter Jump Start by John Haydon http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/twitter-jump-start-by-john-haydon/ http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/twitter-jump-start-by-john-haydon/#comments Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:11:05 +0000 Jeff Stanger http://bluetrolleypress.com/?p=270 twitter-ecoverTwitter Jump Start is a fantastic tool for nonprofits that have been wondering what all that “twitter stuff” is all about. John Haydon, of Corporatedollar.org, lays out a simple to follow plan for setting up your account, customizing your profile, and conducting a campaign.

Particularly useful is a “Twictionary” that helps you understand the language of twitter and “10 Twitter Tips to Increase Online Donations.” You will want to share this free download with your development staff and board. For those who are skeptical about how Twitter can help your organization, Twitter Jump Start will win them over!

]]> http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/twitter-jump-start-by-john-haydon/feed/ 1 Getting the Most From Twitter http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/getting-the-most-from-twitter/ http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/getting-the-most-from-twitter/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:08:18 +0000 Jeff Stanger http://bluetrolleypress.com/?p=239 We’ve added a new feature to BTP that will really help save you time. Our Free Downloads page is a collection of free applications and white papers that we believe will keep you informed make you more efficient. We will be adding to it regularly and welcome your suggestions. 

We’ve started the page off with a Twitter theme.  Three white papers and your choice of Tweet Deck or Twirl as free downloads to manage your nonprofit’s Twitter account more effectively.

]]> http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/07/getting-the-most-from-twitter/feed/ 0 Quick List: Ten Ways Nonprofits Can Use Twitter http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/05/quick-list-ten-ways-nonprofits-can-use-twitter/ http://bluetrolleypress.com/news/2009/05/quick-list-ten-ways-nonprofits-can-use-twitter/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 12:00:37 +0000 Jeff Stanger http://bluetrolleypress.com/?p=138 So, you’re thinking about jumping on the Twitter bandwagon. Not sure if Twitter is right for your nonprofit?  Check out this Quick List of things nonprofits can do with this unique micro blogging platform. If you don’t need to do any of these 10, don’t bother!

  1. Track info related to your cause
  2. Notify your followers about critical updates
  3. Announce new blog posts
  4. Dialogue with constituents
  5. Sending reports in an emergency
  6. Update campaign results.
  7. Thank your donors
  8. Raise money!
  9. Track specific keywords
  10. Disaster updates
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