Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

While they're scrambling to figure out "new media" alternate entities spring up around them that exist only online. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Submitted by Dave Cohn. Is one better than the other?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

While they're scrambling to figure out "new media" alternate entities spring up around them that exist only online. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Submitted by Dave Cohn. Is one better than the other?

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

While they're scrambling to figure out "new media" alternate entities spring up around them that exist only online. As the latest technology allows people to “engage” from their computers/phones rather than getting their hands dirty IRL, will this impact the future of volunteerism? Submitted by Dave Cohn.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 22, 2010

That ethos continued until the last three years or so with issues in Burma, Iran, and China. In Iran we’ve seen it used to get out information and resist censorship but have also seen it used by the government to alter a mobile phone system and monitoring calls. Technology is amoral – it doesn’t care.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2007

I work really long hours; I'm on the Internet all the time, I'm writing all the time, I'm talking to people on the phone all the time, and I can't keep track of it. By just providing an alternative system, we not only have a more positive approach, you can catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but also it puts a little more onus on us.

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