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My Facebook Birthday Cause: Thank You (and Some Unsolicited Feedback To Causes)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In less than 24 hours, I've raised $806 to help children in Cambodia using a new feature in Facebook Causes. Flickr Photo Birthday Card Remix Contest. Join the group, remix a photo of me, add the name of your favorite charity, and I'll donate $52 to the winner's charity. Every year I do a fundraising campaign using social media.

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How I'm Celebrating My 53rd Birthday: Cambodia, Chocolate, and Class

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

User-Generated Flickr Birthday Card Contest: For my 50th birthday, held a contest where friends got to remix embarrassing photos of me into a 50th Birthday Card on Flickr. The session will begin with a brief presentation that describes my past three social media infused birthday celebrations. I donated $50 to the winner's charity.

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