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Open Social != Open Data

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

But it’s the remixing of data from many networks that provides the real win for users and nonprofits. { But it’s the remixing of data from many networks that provides the real win for users and nonprofits. { But it’s the remixing of data from many networks that provides the real win for users and nonprofits. {

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PBS ShowCase Presentation: Social Media Adoption Challenges

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is a remix of the " Cute Cat Theory of Digital Activism " which was the title of a talk given by Ethan Zuckerman at O'Reilly's E-Tech Conference in March, 2008 (notes from Ryan Singel. These same tools become very powerful in the hands of activists. These are conversations that you want to have behind the firewall.

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Scratch: An Educational, Multi-Generational Online Community that Works

Museum 2.0

It was a serious improvement on tools like Logo Turtle and Hypercard that I grew up with. It's a place for Scratch users to upload, share, and remix their Scratch projects. ScratchR provides four tools for collectors and critics. Here is the user profile by age circa July 2008 (per this report ).

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Using new media tools, we’re recruiting people around the world to build a grassroots movement to help raise awareness, fund research and end the stigma many cancer survivors face. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Come hear how we’re changing the world.

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Museum Photo Policies Should Be as Open as Possible

Museum 2.0

In 2008, a team led by MIT media researcher Henry Jenkins published a white paper entitled, "If it Doesn't Spread, It's Dead," which argues that media artifacts have greatest impact when consumers are able to pass on, reuse, adapt, and remix them. There are two parts to this.

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Creating Your Organization's Social Media Strategy Map

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The goal is to help participants create a social media strategy AND take a deep dive into the tactics and tools of social media. What social media tools are they currently using? There is more and more audience research for users of particular social media tools and a lot of it is free. Tactics and Tools.

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Five Social Media Fundraising Trends for 2009

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Less than 24 hours ago, Epic Change launched its TweetsGiving 2009 , a 48-hour charity event to encourage people to express their gratitude using online tools and at face-to-face meet-ups. This two-day event, which ends on Thanksgiving, also invites people to donate to Epic Change. . The Maturation of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising.