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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Some Reflections. I started experimenting with these concepts back in 2008 at SXSW session on Nonprofit ROI and SXSW Session on Nonprofit Crowdsourcin g as well as at the NTC in 2009 on a session mapping metrics to strategy. The Colorado Trust blog has notes here.).

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Blog Action Day 2010: Water

Amy Sample Ward

Whether you were, or weren’t, I’m hoping you’ll join with me for a few minutes to think, and reflect. TapIt water bottle refilling network was founded in 2008 to give New Yorkers free access to clean sustainable water on the go. But it also means thinking about today.

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Trainer’s Notebook: The Art of Good Openings and Closings

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Stephen Blyth, a nonprofit capacity builder who I met when I keynoted Connecting Up in 2008, hosted my trip to NZ and arranged for this workshop to take place on Makaurau Marae which is the land of Maori. When learners enter the room, I ask them to reflect on their “burning question” or why did they want to take this workshop.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

The first example is Ushahidi – originally designed as a tool for mapping reports of violence in Kenya after the post-election unrest in 2008. The platform would then take their data, map it from their sending location, and create the other visual support data you see on the map. Indirect Content.

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Prelude to Beth's Blog Redesign: Your Thoughts?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Photo Source: Yuba Colleage Public Space Back in September, 2008, after reading this post by Chris Brogan about taking your blog to the next level, I was inspired. I want the blog design to reflect being authentic, and generous in sharing knowledge. Call to Action. This helps you develop a common vocabulary with the designer.

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5 Foundation Trends That Will Continue in 2018

Connection Cafe

Foundations have consistently remained conservative in their grant and operational spending since the financial market crash of 2008 and have been looking to do more with their limited resources. Foundations are now investing in diversity to ensure that their organizations reflect the organizations that they are serving.

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Museum 2.0 Rerun: I Am An Elitist Jerk

Museum 2.0

Originally posted five years ago, in August of 2008. It’s an experience that requires permits, maps, physical ability, gear—a long list of barriers to entry. It’s acceptable for me to only respect the parkgoers and services that reflect my values. This August/September, I am "rerunning" popular Museum 2.0 It’s true.

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