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Nerd, Geek, and Gear Herding: Technical Management Techniques for Managers

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By Grant Howe, VP Research and Development, Sage Nonprofit Solutions I've been asked to present a session at the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference on "Technical Management Techniques for Managers". What's the possibility of the issue getting worse? Focus all efforts on diagnosis and resolution of the issue. Assemble the team.

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How Nonprofits Can Navigate the New Media Landscape

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In 2009, Clay Shirkey predicted , β€œFor the next few decades, journalism will be made up of overlapping special cases.” million in 2009 to $687.6 The Knight Foundation pushes experimentation [by funding] the tools and techniques.” Write an op-ed that talks about the issue from the local context.” Sherry questioned.

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Six Books About Skills You Need To Succeed in A Networked World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It is less about the tools and more about the new mindsets you need to be successful. There are two excellent books that talk about this in the context of running an organization and addressing social issues – and I plan to review these in more depth next week. Both by authors with first names of Brian. This book will help.

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Case Study: How Human Rights Watch Leverages Employee Personal Brands on Twitter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When policymakers are not paying attention, Human Rights Watch shines a light on the situation through the media, both mainstream and social channels. In 2009, they embraced Twitter because journalists were active on Twitter and it was an efficient way to reach them. Bilingual and Specific Issues. Many tweets lead to press calls.”.

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Announcing My Next Book: The Happy, Healthy Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Aliza and I ran into each other again in 2009 at the first Wisdom 2.0 The book is also a practical toolkit filled with concrete examples, ideas and practices for both individuals and organizations working on social change issues to achieve impact without burnout. Stress reduction techniques.

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New Guide: How To Engage Your Supporters with Social Listening

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Whether the debate surrounds a keyword, organization or issue, understanding the dialogue can help you engage the people driving the conversation. is a guide written nonprofits that shares some techniques you can put to use right away and help your organization engage in the right place at the right time. Your People Are Talking.

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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve constantly stretching myself to learn new techniques that help nonprofits embrace and effectively put social media strategies and tools into practice as well as address the change management issues of becoming a Networked Nonprofit. I’ve using the technique to deliver conversational keynotes at conferences.