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MARCH 30, 2009

It was a bit of a culture shock using a computer that was part of an organization's IT system after being my own IT department for many years. She offered me a helpful list of tips and Outlook 2007 cheat sheets, the Foundation's email/calendar or productivity system. With technology, there is always more than one way to do.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2009

Listening Listening is knowing what is being said online about your organization and your field. It becomes part of your organization's culture. It can be hard to retool an organization's culture to do listening as a daily part of the work flow, particularly if it isn't valued or there are concerns about negatives. Conclusion.

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JULY 19, 2017

In 2007, over ten years ago, I launched a crowdfunding campaign to participate in the first ever Cambodian bloggers conference, organized by Tharu m and colleagues. The closing plenary featured Jack Sim , the founder of the social impact movement, The World Toilet Organization.

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MAY 31, 2012

When I first got started with social media training (2004-2007), I often rain into a lot of raised eyebrows, crossed arms, and skeptics suggesting that “Social media is a fad.” Network effectiveness is clearly a distinctive set of behaviors and strengths for a leader or organization to build.

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

We’ll also share some some tips and frameworks for measuring engagement to improve relationships with your organization’s stakeholders. We’ll also share some some tips and frameworks for measuring engagement to improve relationships with your organization’s stakeholders. That’s the secret!

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OCTOBER 9, 2012

Although we had been trading letters for two years , I met Sopharath face-to-face in 2007 and recorded this interview. She graduated from college and is married. She is working two jobs, one is at the Bamboo Indochine store at the airport. The photo above is Keo Savon with me this summer in Cambodia.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2008

You don't go into using a Twitter strategy without having built up a little social capital or as Tara Hunt calls " Whuffie." I also wonder about the effectiveness of fundraising on Twitter as more and more organizations or individuals start doing it? Let's take a look at the brief history of fundraising on Twitter and lessons learned.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012

These individuals undertook organizing, fundraising, and advocacy – activities that were once only in the control of nonprofits – outside the “control” of nonprofits. Free Agents still find creative ways to make a difference today. And that’s why I’m supporting Giving Tuesday. What about you?

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DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. I have two favorites: The Sharing Foundation which supports children in Cambodia and Creative Commons.

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MARCH 17, 2011

If you work for a nonprofit, the program provides your organization with several new benefits. The question reminded of a screencast I created back in 2007 for NTEN and Salesforce Foundation that covered Google Adwords campaigns). If you work for a nonprofit, the program provides your organization with [.]

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2011

grist.org has discovered what social media folks who work for zoos, aquariums, and animal welfare organizations already know. Back in 2007, I noticed a pattern in the US. What types of photos or videos that your organization shares on the social web get the most attention? So, grist-.org Marine animals and much. Cute Dog Photos!

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APRIL 1, 2013

Colleagues Allyson Kapin who founded a web agency called Rad Campaign (they designed my blog) and Amy Sample Ward, who the NTEN Membership Director (and I’ve known since 2007 ) have published a new how to book called “ Social Change Any Time Every Where.” Click to see larger version.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2013

One of iconic icebreakers that Gunner has used is the “ Human SpectraGram ” that I first observed Gunner do at 2007 Penguin Day. I always learn something from his participatory style, humor, and techniques. Here’s a few things I learned. It is a technique that is used in Open Space design.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

Instead, contest participants had to log in and look at other organization's vote tallies. Any organization determined to be ineligible at any time will be disqualified. Or only allow a pre-selected group of organizations to participate? These were removed in the final days of the contest.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

In 2007, the popular Free Rice online game used quiz-style vocabulary building game that rewarded correct answers with ten grains per bowl to feed hungry children. I have seen millions of dollars and countless hours wasted by organizations looking for a magic bullet solution to how to thrive in today’s connected society. Do Something.

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MAY 7, 2009

I've been designing and delivering technology trainings for nonprofit organizations for the past 15 years, I've tried to find fun ways for people to understand and feel comfortable with whatever technology. Social media is all about the linkages to people versus content and the ability to self-organize and co-creative.

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APRIL 15, 2014

What does learning the new mean for organizations? She also talked about a new role called “Social Learning Practitioner,” someone who encourages and enables and supports knowledge sharing and learning across the organization. Organization. Teaching the new is not structured because it is social learning.

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MAY 10, 2009

Jude Children’s Research Hospital Kids In Need Operation Gratitude The HandsOn Network/Points of Light Institute Funding will be allocated based on the percentage of votes each organization receives. on Facebook, Network for Good, Global Giving and Parade Magazine in 2007. This contest was based on the total amount raised.

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JULY 25, 2017

I was asked to facilitate a small group in a participatory session called “ Digital Forum ,” designed for peer sharing by Marco Kuntz and Mike Johnson. The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Alan Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day.

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AUGUST 28, 2013

or “collective impact,” this work is characterized by a very different mindset, approach, and set of tools than traditional grant-making or nonprofit work, which has historically focused on supporting programs and organizations, and scaling those up. I wrote a quick reflection on some of the techniques used to facilitate the meeting.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2006

(Now nominations are being accepted for the 2007 Purpose Prize. In addition, this year there is a new award for innovation nonprofit organizations called The MetLife Foundation/Civic Ventures BreakThrough Award. The award will be given to an organization that taps the passion and experience of people over 50 to improve society.

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JANUARY 10, 2011

Recently, I bumped into Patricia Martin who just completed a fascinating report on Millennials online engagement with arts organizations and we had a conversation about this topic and the findings from her report. Scaling Social Change Through Social Media by Guest Post Patricia Martin.

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JULY 9, 2009

The organization has served children since 1938 and helps 15.2 Dubbed a “local blogging guru” by the Washington Post, Geoff’s award-winning book “Now is Gone” was released in 2007 and has been cited by the Wall Street Journal as a valuable resource for social media. million children and family members in 31 countries.

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JUNE 28, 2018

The matrix enables your organization set a baseline and goals for improvement. The session kicked off with a Spectragram exercise involving the full group. I learned this technique from Allen Gunn from Aspiration over ten years ago at 2007 Penguin Day. Opening Exercise. Participants volunteer their question for the Spectragram.

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JULY 23, 2012

One core belief has driven the Organizational Effectiveness program for nearly 30 years: Organizations are more effective at meeting their goals when they have thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, and sound management. The OE program works with grantees around the world to build their capacity in these areas.

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JANUARY 9, 2007

What are your top three communications goals for 2007? As you look ahead to 2007, please rate these marketing and communications challenges as they relate to your organization. Here are a few of the questions: Looking back at 2006, what was your biggest disappointment or frustration? And what was your greatest success?

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JANUARY 31, 2007

3, Issue 1, June 2007. ???Stewarding 3, Issue 1, to be published in June 2007, will focus on innovative practices and uses of ???technologies Groups from within, across and between organizations can now work together every day without being in the same location. Submission deadline for the title and abstract 28 February 2007.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

The year 2007 was a remarkable year for charitable and civil society activity in Second Life -- from the launch of the 32-office Plush Nonprofit Commons to the record US$100,000 raised by the SL Relay for Life. Friday, February 8, 8:30AM PST, Plush Nonprofit Commons Amphitheater in Second Life. More information here.

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MARCH 10, 2010

Note From Beth: Since 2007, I've been using, adapting, and remixing the Social Media Game social media workshops for nonprofits. EDF has embraced the spirit of this sharing - not only remixing a version of the game for their organization,but also sharing back the materials and what worked! . Did it make a difference?

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MARCH 1, 2012

Pick a campaign and platform to experiment with integrating social fundraising , but build your network and get organized first. Let your stakeholders share their story and passion about your organization – from the heart and humor work. Set realistic expectations and objectives for pilots, focus on learning and engagement.

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APRIL 11, 2010

The very first Day of Service was back in the days when nonprofits were very new to the Internet and most (particularly smaller organizations) did not have IT expertise in-house and, some, computers. The volunteers went out to the community and worked in the offices of local organizations. We always managed.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2008

According to the Food Research and Action Center , more than 36 million people lived in households in America struggling against hunger in 2007. I thought I'd highlight a few charitable organizations that are working to end hunger and some opportunities for donations. But many other people across America won't have that luxury.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

The organization is a Packard Foundation grantee. For the past 24 years, they organize an annual grassroots, volunteer event called " International Coast Cleanup " where hundreds of thousands of volunteers hit spend a few hours removing trash and debris from coastlines, keeping track of every piece of trash they find.

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AUGUST 19, 2007

August 31, 2007 is the third annual Blog Day. I enjoyed Sopheap's recent post about public education about not littering in Cambodia ) After I get back in September, OneWebDay is next community web event on my calendar scheduled for September 22, 2007. On that day, you write a post recommending 5 blogs to read.

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AUGUST 9, 2007

San Francisco Meets the Metaverse: 32 Nonprofits and their supporters will host a grand opening celebration Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. This community of practice is entirely volunteer-run and hosts organizations from across the globe. PT/SLT, in their new locations at the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life.

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JANUARY 14, 2009

It is hard for me to find posts because I have too many categories (over 200) and an idiosyncratic way of organizing them. No wonder I get emails and DM's from folks telling me they can't find a particular blog post. I need get rid of clutter, revise, and re-organize. Organization. There's not enough hours in the day.

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JUNE 9, 2010

has used the Internet to disseminate its model, empowering local communities to self-organize and build their own playgrounds using free resources on its website. is one of the first non-profit organizations to take this approach online. While the idea of giving away a non-profit model itself isn’t new, KaBOOM!

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