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Freedom to Connect

VisionLink

This video is an articulate defense of the freedom to connect, and a well-told, real-world story of people working together. In honor of the life and contributions of the activist Aaron Swartz, and in honor of our customers in thousands of communities who work to connect people every day.

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Becoming a Data-Driven Association

Nucleus

in 2012 to 65.0% In the intervening years, the percentage of organizations reporting the appointment of a Chief Data Officer has increased from 12.0% of executives surveyed this year indicated that they have an optimistic outlook for the future of data and AI within their firms.

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Can “Viral” Videos Really Create Social Change?

Care2

The 30-minute “Kony 2012” video produced by the nonprofit Invisible Children , which generated over 70M views on YouTube over the past week, has caused a firestorm in the nonprofit community. This video is what we believe to be the first part of a multi-pronged approach for their 2012 campaign to lobby the U.S.

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Bridging Social Technologies and Sustainable Development: Social Squared

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What does it mean to live in a “social” world in 2012? The power of social media is that it is easier than ever to both articulate, and reinforce, the vision and values that create and inspire alignment,’ said Benioff. With this in mind, I propose a different articulation of the acronym SOCIAL: S is for society.

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Trends in the Nonprofit Sector

Connection Cafe

As a change agent, I also like to articulate my perspectives on changes that I consider important to embrace. Below are the top five predictions for the nonprofit sector in 2012. In 2012, nonprofits will be challenged to think differently about the way they engage with their supporters. Donor fatigue will get more pronounced.

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President’s Update - Spring 2012

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

In 2012, we’ll be rolling out new branding, new media, and new stories all with the goal of getting better at what we do and raising our impact. Our team articulately expressed direct, succinct truths that required no editing. It also helps with recruiting employees, volunteers, and donors! They just worked!

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Using Virtual Reality to Showcase Nonprofit Impact

Tech Soup

Earlier this year, the United Nations launched its first VR video at the World Economic Forum; it provides insight into the world of a young Syrian girl named Sidra as she shows you through Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp, home to more than 80,000 displaced Syrians since 2012. So grab your headsets and watch this space. spanhidden.

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