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[Research] Data on Nonprofit Cloud Computing: Anywhere, Anytime Technology for Social Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: Back in 2003 when most people in the nonprofit sector were asking, “What the heck is a blog?,” Here’s the deal: cloud computing means that people are keeping data in similar formats. Heard what people in TechSoup Global were thinking along the way – what they agreed with and what they disagreed with.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

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You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!). On the other hand, because Kickstarter is so popular, you might be able to garner a lot of press or attention for your campaign. Bottom line: Kickstarter might be a bit of a gamble for nonprofits. Special Plan for Nonprofits: Yes.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Penguin Day in New Orleans, Fondling the Tools, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Then enter The Netsquared Mashup Challenge ! There's going to be a Netsquared Meetup (recommendations for restaurant or location are needed) How will your nonprofit avoid the Meatball Sundae? Here's here write up on word press. Applications will be available form Feb 1 to March 14, 2008. Wonder if smashups are eligible?)

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

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Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. Be sure to visit the site and press "Play" on the map. How can we do that? Fundraising.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

Tech Soup

You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared. On the other hand, because Kickstarter is so popular, you might be able to garner a lot of press or attention for your campaign. Nonprofit Success Story : One Girl, an Australian-based nonprofit, held a fundraiser for providing education opportunities for girls in rural Africa.

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NpTech Summary: Advocacy 2.0, Sketchcastes, and NpTech in Different Languages

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

An interview with Allen Gunn of Social Source Commons by Britt Bravo over at Netsquared. Official press release here. at Annual Meeting posted on the blog inviting people to participate in the social web. The Top Five Ways smart people are using twitter. Ambassadors in Africa - An Interview with Kim Lowery, Kabissa.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Free Ranger Rick, Green Geekery, and Blog Day is Next Week!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

young people???, young people??? The AFP blog points to a press release from Firstgiving about the launch of a social networking site. Rayt allows users to rate the content of web sites by making a comment and also to rate other people's comments. News from Nigeria via the Netsquared blog. " I agree.

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