22 Must-Circle Nonprofit Bloggers and Resources on Google+
I joined Google+ a few months ago as an individual, but it hasn’t been until the recent launch of Google+ Pages that I began investing time in the exploring the Google+ community and tool set. Google+ is a bit more complicated than Facebook or Twitter, but already a significant source of traffic to this blog, and like most communities that get a lot of initial buzz, the growth rate of new followers is exponentially much faster during the early adoption phase. It’s definitely been worth the time investment thus far.
There are many other early adopters blazing a trail through Google+ and below are 22 that are useful to nonprofits and worthy of a Google+ Circle all their own. That said, it’s worth noting that Google+ Page admins can add other pages to their circles, but page admins can only add followers of its page to their circles. In other words, people must first add your page to their circles before you can add them to your circles. That means you’ll want to add the 22 resources listed below to your personal circles first. It also means, strategically speaking, that if you want your personal followers to grow, you’ll need to add the pages that you want to add you or the page admins have no way of adding your personal profile to their circles. Confused? No worries. It’s a new tool, a tad complex (but smart and solid), and we’re all still figuring it out. I’ll have a webinar ready for you on Google+ and Google Products by February 28. 🙂
2. Blackbaud
3. Danah Boyd
10. Google+
12. Maddie Grant
13. GuideStar
14. John Haydon
15. HubSpot
16. Beth Kanter
17. Mashable
18. New York Times
21. Farra Trompter
22. Worthwhile Films | Nonprofit Media
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Webinar: How Nonprofits Can Successfully Use Google+ and Google Products
HOW TO: Create a Google+ Page for Your Nonprofit
Google+ Best Practices for Nonprofits
Google+ and Google Products for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group
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Fixed… the links are off one character when logged (or not) into Google+. Bring on the custom URLs already Google+! Thanks.
You may also like to add Storytellers For Good to your circles – https://plus.google.com/112407545673133242211 Although not a nonprofit ourselves, we tell the stories of people and organizations making a positive difference, many of which are nonprofits. And we help crowdfund many of the films we make. Storytellers For Good was founded by Cara Jones, multiple Emmy Award winning TV reporter and producer. If we can be of help we’re happy to connect.
Jasper Blake
Social Media Manager
(I’m also on Google+, as is Cara)
Do you have a Twitter account I can add?
@NonprofitOrgs 🙂
Sure – Storytellers For Good’s Twitter account is @stories4good
Heather, thanks so much for including me. I really love the G+ interface, the personal nature of G+, and the ability to dig deep into topics with thoughtful conversation (not limited by 140 characters). Other nonprofit bloggers that I follow and enjoy on G+ are: Marc Pitman, Carter Gibson (he is THE expert on Google+ that I’ve found and interns at a nonprofit), Pamela Grow, Craig Newmark, Shoshana Fanizza (Audience Dev Specialists), Howard Lake (UK fundraising), David Crowley, and Kami Huyse. I’m sure there are others, but those are who I see regularly posting about nonprofit information, social media, and fundraising.
Good to know. Thanks!
Thanks, Heather!
Heather,
Thank you for the list. I was already following a few people/organizations but your list has helped me find a few more worthy follows.
Thank you so much Heather!
Of Course. You’re doing a great job!
Great list! My org AIDS Healthcare Foundation joined Google+ last week and we are loving being a part of Google+’s nonprofit community.
If you want to check us out we are at:
https://plus.google.com/b/108123211531097021577/108123211531097021577/posts
Best,
Lori
Great shares!
Thank you. This list is really helpful.
These circles some of them I will join. They look nice and I need 5 more in my streams will search them on Google+ and find them. Always looking to improve my experience with Google+.