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Great reads from around the web on June 29th

Amy Sample Ward

Facebook Manipulated User News Feeds To Create Emotional Responses – “Facebook conducted a massive psychological experiment on 689,003 users, manipulating their news feeds to assess the effects on their emotions. ” Which Social Networks Are Growing Fastest Worldwide? .” – eMarketer -.

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How Mentorship Can Break Down Racial Divides

Saleforce Nonprofit

I received a full academic scholarship to Jackson State in Mississippi, a historically black university with an accredited journalism department. But now, as the Director of Marketing for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, I have the privilege of telling stories of empowerment and resilience. Sharmel made such an impact on my life.

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The Tech That Will Change 2016

Tech Soup

The leading apps are Snapchat , Facebook Messenger , and WhatsApp. When major tech players and platforms like Google, Salesforce, Facebook, PayPal, Kickstarter, etc. In just the field of journalism we now have The Intercept , Global Investigative Journalism Network , ProPublica , New America Media , Internews … need I go on?

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The Networked NGO in Pakistan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition, we will be using a wiki to showcase learning and a private Facebook group for daily contact and “just in time” support. I selected the latter because all participants are on Facebook and can access it on their mobile phones. 3. Create A World Fusion Curriculum.

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Cause Camp 2017 Speaker Lineup Announcement

NonProfit Hub

This ongoing study has been cited in hundreds of publications, including Forbes, TIME, Fast Company, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times. Other projects during this time included ABC News’ re-launch of Good Morning America and World News Tonight. Kivi Leroux Miller.

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Notes from Care2/OneWorld/Interaction Fundraising Seminar - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

There was a great discussion about social networking, particularly Facebook apps. A lot of the discussion echoed the points in our own Facebook Causes article. Post a Comment | by Share Article in Care2 News , Online Fundraising , Social Networking , Trends Reader Comments There are no comments for this journal entry.

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Guest Post by Gaurav Mishra: The 4Cs Social Media Framework

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

User generated content is also at the core of citizen journalism, the notion that amateur users can perform journalist-like functions (accidentally or otherwise) by reporting and commenting on news. The Netroots community is built around progressive politics in America. The social object can be a person, a place, a thing or an idea.