Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 5, 2016

Even though I’m a Skoll Award winner, it really made me think about my organization, Benetech, and what we are trying to accomplish. I always refer aspiring social entrepreneurs to the article when they ask me how they can win a Skoll Award. It makes a copyright exception like the U.S.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

Paradoxically, I think that as Twitter grows in popularity and loses some of its potency as a place for early adopters and influencers, its ability to generate buzz is reduced somewhat. www.MHPonline.org April 22, 2009 | Rick Bernardo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

AUGUST 17, 2007

Results: In only six weeks, Care2 generated and delivered 44,000 citizen letters to the target members of Congress who had influence over the legislation. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com In the end, Congress ultimately passed the Magnuson Stevens Act in a form that met MFCN’s goals. To create a new comment, use the form below.

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See3

MARCH 27, 2008

This is something we have been working on at See3 – methods to build a network of influencers in the social networks who will carry your torch. They tried the Causes challenge – seeking donors on Facebook – and her biggest takeaway was that influencers are more valuable than donors. Makes sense.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

And who may be able to influence those actors in their decision-making? Copyright © 2008. Targeting a very specific audience will make it easier for you to address the specific problems faced by that audience, and for your message to make a real connection with them. How to Set Up a Non-Profit Facebook Page. Accessibility.

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Knowledge Effective PDF Evaluation 60

See3

MARCH 12, 2008

Stars — movie stars, rock stars, sports stars — exercise a ludicrous influence over the public consciousness. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Well, who is? But it is the way it works. Many are happy to exploit that power; others are wrecked by it.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

Upgrading to Open Source Government When: Monday, March 16th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm: Room Hilton D Description: The 2004 and 2008 campaigns use of collaborative tools, blogs and social networking have shown citizen activism and online communities can wield powerful influence. Whitehouse.gov 2.0: The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality?

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Social Media Interaction Advocacy Online 44

See3

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007

We can end the days of lobbyists and political action committees paying for access and influence. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! If we keep building our movement this way, we have the potential to fundamentally reshape the political process.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

Educate, inform and move people emotionally - inspire action Influence decision-makers; impact public policy To get started and to review more case studies, visit: [link] Questions & Answers: What do you think about the idea of organizations only using social media tools as an online presence instead of a traditional website?

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Social Media Tools Online Advocacy 34

Care2

JULY 2, 2009

60) Search « The Web’s Influence on Affluence | Main | Fundraising Dips In First Quarter Of 2009 » Monday Jun 29 2009 Top 8 Social Media Tracking Tools Monday, June 29, 2009 at 10:07PM | by Allyson Kapin Social media! January 27, 2010 | Denver SEO Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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See3

OCTOBER 22, 2007

She notes that people really rely on social networks for influence on decision-making. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! She says social networks are “not just a bunch of lonely teenage boys.” 84% of people comment, 82% message others, and 39% create content.

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See3

AUGUST 6, 2007

Focus on influencers. Not everyone is equal, let the people who influence their friends move your message. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Yes, it is more work, but you have to meet people where they live online. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

First, in the Netherlands we used them as a tool to influence the Dutch government and get the media on board. Stuart seo ppc and it jobs uk February 6, 2009 | Stuart Copyright © 2008, Care2.com We have used the concept twice in a different way. Here each avatar represented 3,000 Dutch people. i wanna be a part of it.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

First, in the Netherlands we used them as a tool to influence the Dutch government and get the media on board. Stuart seo ppc and it jobs uk February 6, 2009 | Stuart Copyright © 2008, Care2.com We have used the concept twice in a different way. Here each avatar represented 3,000 Dutch people. i wanna be a part of it.

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Care2

JUNE 1, 2009

Since 2004 however, Ive been avidly studying the positive influence that one channel has on another, and how generational preferences should drive strategy. April 28, 2010 | Shane Andrews Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Social Media Webinar on June 10th | Main | Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit?

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