How can we go back-to-school in all things social good without equipping ourselves with the right mentors and teachers? It’s time to learn from the best.
Below we have compiled our list of 50 top Tweeters in social good, cause marketing, corporate responsibility and nonprofit technology. This is not an exhaustive list. There are so many wonderful contributors in the Twitter-world not included here. But we hope this gives you a helpful start!
| @NonprofitOrgs | The mission of this Twitter profile is to serve as a portal to all nonprofit organizations on Twitter [by only following nonprofits and nonprofit staff]. | @NonprofitOrgs |
| Beth Kanter | Let’s talk about networked approaches & social media for training and capacity building for the nonprofit sector that leverage learning and impact. | @kanter |
| Allison Fine | Author of Momentum, co-author of The Networked Nonprofit, host of Social Good podcast. Thinking about social change. | @afine |
| Katya Andresen | blogger, writer, nonprofit and cause marketer, Robin Hood Marketing author, Network for Good COO and mom of three | @katyaN4G |
| Allyson Kapin | Frogloop follows the latest trends in non-profit communications, marketing, fundraising and technology. | @care2frogloop |
| Geoff Livingston | Marketing Strategist. Co-author, Marketing in the Round. Author, Welcome to the Fifth Estate. Agent for change. | @geoffliving |
| Joe Waters | Blogger, Selfishgiving.com. Your guide to doing well and good. Cause Marketing for Dummies on sale now. This way you don’t have to hear my wicked Boston accent. | @joewaters |
| Kate Olsen | social good champion, cause marketing & CSR blogger, curious global citizen & sudoku fanatic (Director @companies4good & @sixdegreesofkb) – opinions are my own | @Kate4Good |
| Susan McPherson | Passionate connector who tweets about global innovation, social entrepreneurship, #CSR, #causemarketing, fundraising, engagement strategies & hosts #CSRChat | @susanmcp1 |
| Network for Good | We provide practical, free fundraising trainings for nonprofits, and resources and software that make it as easy to donate online as it is to shop online. | @Network4Good |
| Social Impact | Global agency team that partners with nonprofits, foundations and corporations to build brands, mobilize advocates and demonstrate social impact. | @wssocialimpact |
| Mashable Social Good | News about social good events, innovations and non-profits from @Mashable. | @socialgood |
| Nick Kristof | New York Times columnist, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, co-author @Half the Sky, http://www.facebook.com/kristof | @NickKristof |
| Dragon Fly Effect | Connect Social Media to Meaning. Proven strategies for harnessing the power of social media to drive social change by @aaker and @kabbenbock. Socialgood | @dflyeffect |
| Aman Singh | Experienced #Journalist; Blogger; Creative Communicator; #SocialMedia Strategist; Connecting #CSR, #sustainability, + #HR; Founder: Singh Solutions; ED @CSRwire | @AmanSinghCSR |
| CSR Wire | CSRwire is a widely-respected digital #media platform for #CSR, #sustainability & #ImpInv #news, reports & commentary. Join our #community & share your news! | @CSRWire |
| Global Giving | The world is full of problems. GlobalGiving is full of solutions. 10+ years, 1,000+ projects in 100+ countries in 140 characters. | @GlobalGiving |
| Aaron Sherinian | In love w/ global conversations that lead to solutions…and my family! Tweeting about it all (Dad, PR, Social Good, Int’l Development and Policy). Tweets=mine. | @ASherinian |
| TwitChange | We bring together celebrities, fans and brands for social good & provide breaking news on how social media is changing our world! | @TwitChange |
| Philanthropy | The Chronicle of Philanthropy’s official Twitter page, dispensing news, advice, and commentary about the nonprofit world | @Philanthropy |
| Business for Social Responsibility – BSR | Community and information on sustainability around the globe. BSR works with its network of nearly 300 member companies to create a just and sustainable world. | @BSRnews |
| Ashoka Changemakers | Follow us for the latest in innovation, social entrepreneurship and how you can make a difference. Why? Everyone Can Be a Changemaker. | @changemakers |
| Change.org | Change.org is the world’s fastest growing platform for social change, empowering millions to start and join campaigns for social change in their communities. | @Change |
| Amy Neumann | Passionate for Good! #socialgood #nptech #sustainability Insatiably curious. Eternal optimist! PR & Marketing. | @CharityIdeas |
| Leon Kaye | I make the business case for #CSR & #sustainability. Write for @GuardianSustbiz @TriplePundit. @Inhabitat. Goal: internal sustainability & strategy comm. | @LeonKaye |
| Shelton Mercer III | Chief Operating Officer @Stop_Hunger_Now || Principal @TwitChange || Life/Leadership Coach I #LiveONPurpose at the corner of #SocialMedia & #SocialGood | @SheltonMercer |
| Chrysula Winegar | worklifebalance and #socialgood are two parts of the same whole. Tweeting on workplace reform and social media activism | @chrysula |
| Jennifer Burden | Founder of @worldmomsblog, a Forbes Top 100 Website for Women. Organizer, speaker, optimist. Lover of all things cultural and social good. Full-time SAHM. | @JenniferBurden |
| Trevor Neilson | Philanthropy, Finance, Technology | @trevor_neilson |
| onPhilanthropy | onPhilanthropy is a leading provider of News, Jobs, and Community for nonprofit and corporate professionals working in the philanthropic sector. | @onPhilanthropy |
| S. Stannard-Stockton | Sean Stannard-Stockton is the author of the Tactical Philanthropy blog and an investment advisor who specializes in serving philanthropic families. | @tactphil |
| Lucy Bernholz | Philanthropy wonk on rebelmouse | @p2173 |
| Social Citizen | Emily, over @casefoundation — inviting you to explore how the next generation is creating change through ideas, digital tools and people power with me. | @socialcitizen |
| Matt Flannery | co-founder/CEO kiva.org | @mattflannery |
| Elaine Cohen | #CSR Consultant #Sustainability Reporter, Human Resources Professional, Ice Cream Addict, Author of CSR for HR – see http://www.csrforhr.com | @elainecohen |
| David Connor | Better business / CSR / sustainability / social enterprise / small business (SME) believer. Founder @coethica – http://www.coethica.com. Undisciplined runner. | @davidcoethica |
| Alice Korngold | Author, Leveraging Good Will. #CSR & #corpgov consultant. Train/place corp execs on NGO/nonprofit boards.Blog @FastCompany @HuffingtonPost. Curiouser&curiouser! | @alicekorngold |
| Triple Pundit | CSR & sustainability news, direct from companies | @3pPodium |
| Fabian Pattberg | Blogging and tweeting about topics of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Social Media. | @FabianPattberg |
| Kris Putnam-Walkerly | Philanthropy consultant, evaluator, blogger & speaker. Mom and step-mom of five. | @Philanthropy411 |
| DoSomething.org | We run national cause campaigns. Tweets by CEO @nancylublin. Follow our designers @smithln @keri_goff. BizDev team @baylgreen @Naomi_NYC @muneerpanjwani | @dosomething |
| TwitterGood | Highlighting forces of good in the Twitter community. | @TwitterGood |
| Caroline Preston | Caroline Preston, senior reporter at The Chronicle of Philanthropy. | @cpreston |
| Social Earth | SocialEarth promotes social entrepreneurs, businesses and ideas. Tag #SocEnt. Tweets by @erikeliason @writerpollock @naiomieliason. | @SocialEarth |
| Echoing Green | Echoing Green – Think Big. Be Bold. Drive Change. | @echoinggreen |
| Sloane Berrent | Being the change I want to see in the world. SVP Digital Marketing @lippetaylor. Board member @shesthefirst. @thecausemo Founder. In love w/@tdavidson. | @sloane |
| Wendy Harman | Director of Social Strategy for American Red Cross, but you can blame me for these tweets. | @wharman |
| Care2.com | With over 20 million members, Care2 is the largest social network of activists making a difference and living healthy. | @Care2 |
| GOOD | GOOD is the global association of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits powering what works. | @GOOD |
| 3BL Media | CSR is more than press releases. It is videos, blogs, and more. 3BL is the leading distributor of CSR & sustainability news and content across the social web. | @3BLMedia |
| Robert Rosenthall | Head Comm guy at VolunteerMatch. Look for tweets on #nonprofits #socialgood #CSR #nptech #sm4sg #socent & #media. I heart OAK. | @volmatchRobert |
| Charles Bentley* | U.S. diplomat [@statedept Foreign Service Officer] tweeting #socialgood / #development / #diplomacy / #CSR / Founder of ArmchairAdvocates.com [Tweets=opinion] | @charlesabentley |
| Armchair Advocates* | ArmchairAdvocates.com is a platform for sharing, connecting & discussing trends in #socialgood in an increasingly digital age. #CSR #causemarketing #NGO | @ArmchrAdvocates |
*Unashamedly biased
What do you think? Any other Twitter users you find super useful? Add their names to the comments below and start sharing!
The “Back to School Yourself in Social Good” series will share the basics, the strategies, the experts and – yes — even homework, on how you can better use social media for social good. We’ll be covering topics like cause marketing, corporate responsibility and leading trends in online fundraising.
Thanks for this – may I add @WIMPS [Where Is My Public Servant?]- working for political and social engagement with young people in Northern Ireland – helping build a positive a post conflict society.
Thanks — great list! I’d suggest adding Irshad Manji, Director of NYU Robert Wagner School’s Moral Courage Project: empowering youth around the globe to speak truth to power. @irshadmanji
Awesome list! I’d also add @smallact (also unashamedly biased).
Thanks for putting this great list together. I’d also like to add @FightPoverty – from the leading online community for business and international development, Business Fights Poverty (also unashamedly biased!)
Wonderful list! As a fellow World Moms Blogger and Shot@Life Champion I look forward to checking out the tweeters I don’t know. Thanks!
Thank you for including me in your list. You are very kind!
Great List! Thank you. I’d like to add @glc_onward, fighting child poverty and malnutrition.
List addition: @ProBonoNews – an Australian online news service covering the charity and NFP sector.
Hi! Love the list! @ForMomentum was recommended by @JoeWaters as one of “10 Twitter Super Stars To Learn From” and you put us on your “30 Social Good Blogs You Have To Follow” list. We’d love to be included in THIS list of “50 Tweeters You Have To Follow” of yours as well! Thanks for considering. Twitter: @ForMomentum Pinterest: @CauseMarketing Blog: Cause Marketing FOCUS: http://www.formomentum.com/Blog.aspx
Thanks for the awesome list! @MrCampese also tweeting live from Social Good Summit.
@MrCampese
Irishman a Peruvian nonprofit director @johngwhelan_HTH has a dynamic perspective from his European roots to his work on the ground in Peru helping to make change. @HelpThemHOPE
Great resources. I’d like to see this as a Twitter List.
I want to put in @iholuwatoby for his contributions to the United Nations and also giving us daily updates from the UN, Save A Life, Care,Shot at Life , ONE and other useful organisations that are into Social Good.
Hi ArmChair Advocates,
I would like to be considered for this list! I blog about philanthropy, impact investing, the charitable sector and not-for-profits. I’m a grant-writer, co-founder of a small foundation call http://www.JustChange.ca and work in the nonprofit sector near Toronto.
My twitter handle is @MKutney,
Now, onto following this list.
Mitchell
@i_thinkwantwill is my Twitter handle.
This is associated with my blog, http://www.ithinkiwantiwill.wordpress.com, which is all about bringing different causes to my readers and the resources, information, and inspiration they need to act upon the great ideas they have to better this world. (Also on Instagram: i_thinkwantwill)
From outside the U.S., I would add @tomjd, @rsamii @gaurisalokhe @NCVO & @DavidAHood Additional from U.S. @askdebra & @amyrsward