Top 25 Most influential Non-profit Tweeters

Whether you are new to twitter or consider yourself a seasoned veteran, it’s always nice to have a role model. Below is a list of the most influential charity & non-profit tweeters. A lot can be learned from looking at successful twitter accounts and it can be a great way to model how you and your organization should be using Twitter to spread your cause.

Not only is this list a great place to start but it’s also a chalk full of influencer’s that you should be reaching out to and building relationships with. Starting from scratch with zero followers can be discouraging to a lot of organizations trying to break into social media. By building relationships with people that have been in the space much longer than you, you get the opportunity for them to RT your messages to their follower base. Giving your message the reach it deserves.

A Word To the Wise

Remember Social media is a give to get ecosystem. Don't ask for anything from these people (or any other for that matter) without first establishing a relationship and/or providing some value to them in the first place.

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1		nonprofitorgs - Nonprofit Orgs The mission of this Twitter profile is to serve as a portal to all nonprofit organizations on Twitter [by only following nonprofit organizations].
2		Philanthropy - ChronofPhilanthropy The Chronicle of Philanthropy's official Twitter page, updated by Peter Panepento
3		kanter - Beth Kanter Social Media, Nonprofits, and Networks
4		idealist - Idealist Imagine. Connect. Act. [At the keyboard: Amy P., Hannah K., Julia S., Scott S.]
5		RedCross - American Red Cross Official twitter stream for the American Red Cross. Follow us for disaster and preparedness updates.
6		TwitCause - TwitCause TwitCause helps nonprofits get discovered on Twitter and enables passionate people to support the causes they care about.
7		GlobalGiving - GlobalGiving A million little earth-changing ideas...in 140 character increments. Tweets, pictures and general wit brought to you by Alison (@akmcquade) and other GG staff.
8		TechSoup - TechSoup Global The technology Place for Nonprofits
9		worthwhilefilms - WF \| Nonprofit Media Worthwhile Films \| NonProfit Media (Steve Braker) - 25+ years of documentary video for non-profit orgs and gubmint.
10		Camfed - Camfed Camfed works to break the cycle of poverty and disease in rural Africa by educating girls and investing in economic and leadership opportunities for young women
11		Philanthropy411 - Kris Putnam-Walkerly Philanthropy consultant, evaluator and speaker. Follow me for the latest info, resources, and links on philanthropy and nonprofits!
12		pledgie - Pledgie A free website to raise money online for yourself or other causes you care about.
13		NonProfitTimes - NonProfit Times The Leading Business Publication for Nonprofit Management
14		CommuniCause - CommuniCause A campaign created by interactive agency, MindComet, that gives you the power to choose a charitable organization to receive a social media makeover.
15		AshokaTweets - Ashoka Ashoka is an international citizen-sector organization which is leading the way to an Everyone a Changemaker World. Tweets by @tomjd and friends.
16		rosettathurman - Rosetta Thurman Nonprofit evangelist. Gen Y blogger. Rockstar consultant. I blog: leadership, diversity, social change. I heart: old school jams, fancy food & big earrings.
17		ryan_scott - Ryan Scott CEO of Causecast.org. Social Entreprenuer, Investor.
18		NonProfitDaily - Non-Profit Daily NonProfitDaily.com: Your Source for Non-Profit Resources and News
19		CAUSECAST - Causecast.org Causecast is a social action network. We're a voice for all causes, & sometimes funny non-cause stuff too =)
20		dosomething - Do Something DoSomething.org helps young people rock causes they care about. (Tweets by CEO & Chief Old Person @nancylublin )
21		acumenfund - Acumen Fund Solving poverty through business, innovation, and by providing dignity and choice for the poor. Also follow our founder & CEO @jnovogratz.
22		socialcitizen - Kari Saratovsky VP Social Innovation @CaseFoundation & evangelist for all things social media 4 social good
23		HumaneSociety - HSUS Official Twitter feed from The Humane Society of the United States. We're celebrating animals and confronting cruelty... all day, every day!
24		AmericanCancer - American Cancer Soc The official American Cancer Society Twitter stream. Together we're helping you stay well, get well, by finding cures and fighting back. 1-800-227-2345
25		pndblog - Mitch Nauffts Opinion and commentary on the changing world of philanthropy.