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NOVEMBER 17, 2005

And while on the topic of nonprofit podcasting, the thread on TechSoup. I'm a big fan of the Walker's experimentation with blogs, wikis, and podcasting. Eric posted some excellent thoughts on the problem that Cambodian bloggers have to get past - podcasting without electricity. Art on Call Homepage.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2010

I hope you've been enjoying my have fun do good guest blogger series as much as I am (: The tenth guest blogger in the series is Kimberly Wilson. She blogs and podcasts at Tranquility du Jour and tweets at @kimberlywilson. You can follow her on Facebook at facebook.com/kimberlywilson. Have I mentioned pigs?

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APRIL 25, 2012

But I’m a first time blogger here, so before I invoke that well-worn (but apt!) In hindsight, it was almost a perfect storm for people like me (again, apologies for the over-used cliché). We’ve had some success with video, blogs and podcasts— but monetizing these media is still pretty illusive. Here’s why.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

EngAGE is a nonprofit that changes aging, and the way people think about aging, by transforming senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. 14 (Berkeley, CA): Tea and Cupcakes with Creative Bloggers (Bring a friend!: It profiles an innovative organization called EngAGE.

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JULY 6, 2011

Maria Rainier , Freelance Writer & Blogger. Group pages are meant for smaller-scale interaction with a select group of people who have to join (or be invited to join) your group. Some options include videos, podcasts, interviews, polls, insightful status updates, and more. First in Education.

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AUGUST 26, 2008

Alex Steed is a self-described millennial activist and he has just announced his Millennials Changing America: The Next Generation of Organizing where he will visit over 30 cities across the United States to meet, interview and report how young people are using the Internet to leverage their social and political power. What's that?

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JANUARY 17, 2011

As many of you know, in addition to blogging and podcasting for myself and others, I'm also a blogging trainer and coach for artists, writers, creative entrepreneurs and do-gooders. It was also fun to see what other people were writing about and the variety of topics and interests others have. I feel like I have a tool to work with.

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OCTOBER 17, 2008

October 15th was Blog Action Day , a day for bloggers, podcasters and vloggers to write about and raise awareness about an issue. I'm interested in exploring how Changebloggers, people who want to use their blogs, podcasts and vlogs to change the world, can make a greater impact through longer online events, and face-to-face meetups.

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OCTOBER 14, 2010

Sew something that people need, like pillowcases for the 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge. Help people create work they love and express themselves as a blog and creative career coach. Host a podcast that features interviews with people who have big visions for a better world. Adopt another pet.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Foko Blog Club, Foko Madagascar Flickr Photo Joan Razafmaharo is an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. They project has several components, including: Foko Blog Club is teaching young people in Madagascar blogging skills (See photo above). s development.

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OCTOBER 23, 2008

There are amazing people in this room - a combination of social media rock stars who are based in Hawaii - Roxanne Darling, Todd Cochrane , Lorelle from Wordpress, Neenz from All Top, Colin Devore from Viddler.    Gave an example of a blogger outreach program where they gave bloggers a product - solar powered batter recharger. 

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AUGUST 26, 2008

In early May, I wrote a post asking all of you for suggestions for "changebloggers," people who are using their blog, podcast or vlog to raise awareness, to build community, and/or to facilitate readers/listeners/viewers' taking action to make the world a better place. Brazen Careerist bloggers will be there as well.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2012

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to share my best tips for managing an online crisis, with Allison Fine, for a podcast on the Chronicle of Philanthropy. This CEO’s response also spread across social media and blogs and people began flooding the company’s Facebook page posting angry comments.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

Flickr Photo by Villoks Many people around the world are supporting the Monks in Burma by wearing red t-shirts today or participating in vigils like this one in Cambodia outside the Burma embassy. Nancy Schwartz has excellent advice in her 7 Facebook Essentials Nonprofit Marketers Need To Know Radio, podcasting and fundraising?

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

SocialButterfly took the bloggers listed on my post, Changebloggers List + Wanna Meetup Up? In my lifetime, I would like more laws, initiatives and decisions made by leaders to be based on the good of everyone on the planet because of a change in global awareness that we are truly all connected, even to people we don't agree with!

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MAY 28, 2008

I love how blogging connects you with people who have like-minded interests all over the world, but nothing beats meeting people in person. I'll be teaching a "Nonprofit Blogging 101," and a "Nonprofit Podcasting 101" session.

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OCTOBER 5, 2009

Did you know that the fastest growing demographic on Facebook is people who are 35 years old and older ?). What are people already saying about my cause, or organization? Do you love connecting people? WordPress , Blogger ) Podcast (i.e. What are their interests? How old are they? (Be Are you a natural writer?

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MARCH 9, 2011

The seventh guest blogger in my Have Fun, Do Good series is Jamie Ridler. She is the host of the popular podcast Creative Living with Jamie and will soon launch Sparkles , an e-course designed to bring your creativity to life in 5 minutes (or less!) Jamie is a creative living coach and the director of Jamie Ridler Studios.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008

Because blogs written by nonprofits don't always have a specific blogging personality associated with them, they can sometimes be overshadowed in the nonprofit blogosphere by individual bloggers, so, let's shine a light on some nonprofit blogs that are written by organizations! Stone Circles Streetside Stories Sustainable Table TechSoup U.S.

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MARCH 1, 2007

via Steve Elbows from the Video Bloggers Community: Signed a deal that involves 3 youtube 'channels' of BBC content, one of which. infringed other people's copyright, like sport, or that had been edited or. infringed other people's copyright, like sport, or that had been edited or. "We don't want to. for us," he said.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

August 31st: Cambodia Bloggers Awards Ceremony. As many of you may have already read, part of my project budget was to include video blogging camera kits to give as prizes or awards to encourage video bloggers. I figured it would have a better life in Cambodia since there was a presentation about podcasting.

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MAY 23, 2008

A couple weeks ago I asked you and the Have Fun * Do Good Facebook group for suggestions for Changebloggers, people who are using their blog, podcast or vlog to raise awareness, build community, and/or facilitate readers/listeners/viewers' taking action to make the world a better place.

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JANUARY 28, 2008

I launched a bloggers campaign and Twitter Wall of Fame as part of the Sharing Foundation's America's Giving Challenge. (To To learn more about the Sharing Foundation, see this article ) I've been reaching out to my network, and Vicky Davis is one of the people I turned to for to ask for help with the from her network of wired educators.

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DECEMBER 28, 2007

"[S]top thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what the crazy times demand."-- Seth Godin A couple weeks ago blogger Latoya Peterson posted her 2008 Activist Resolutions on Racialicious. Power is on my Big Vision Podcast dream interview wish list, if anyone knows her and can provide me with an introduction.

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OCTOBER 20, 2008

October 15th is Blog Action Day , an annual nonprofit event that aims to unite the world's bloggers, podcasters and videocasters to post about the same issue on the same day. Working through our churches, campuses and other organizations, we engage more people in advocacy.

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JUNE 3, 2007

The Boston Media Makers is a community of practice consisting of people in the Boston area who are making (new) media. The group includes podcaster, video bloggers, filmmakers, artists, educators, videographers, and more. He takes many many photos while people are talking and only keeps 15% of them.

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MARCH 30, 2007

Hundreds of bloggers. or podcast about it, we encourage you to contribute something to the. community where people can share resources and talk. people contribute their own content and tag it, the number of resources will. I just wanted to post a reminder that today is Stop Cyberbullying Day, and. the course of the day.

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JULY 3, 2006

Basic Blogging for Women is for you if: * You have something you want to say, and share with other people. * You want to start, or find a community of like-minded people. * Be able to connect with people who share your passions and interests. * You are looking for a new communication tool for your organization or business.

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OCTOBER 1, 2008

By making a human connection with people online, you can influence their perception of your brand and help them find meaningful, relevant ways to support your mission. You can also participate vicariously through bloggers by encouraging them to write about your organization. (10 People don't understand that -- you have to give it time.

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OCTOBER 20, 2007

You need to start by checking out the content that is already being created by citizen journalists and activists about the issues you care about on blogs, podcasts and online video/vlogs. Other podcast directories to check out are Yahoo! Podcasts , PodcastDirectory.com , Odeo , Podcast Alley , Podcast.net , and Podcast Pickle.

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JULY 31, 2007

If you haven't read anything by blogger, Carmen Van Kerckhove, you are missing out. She hosts the podcast Addicted to Race and blogs at Racialicious , Anti-Racist Parent , and Race in the Workplace. Um, well you know how people say that Asians are bad drivers. And a lot of people who work at nail salons are Asian.

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OCTOBER 29, 2008

Farnsworth invented the television and decades before people actually had one in their homes. McConnon is a Colorado blogger. " And, as any true blogger would do, he wrote about this in his Daily Kos diary. To hear him describe this in a podcast brings chills. He challenged the NSL and came to the ACLU for help.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

"With living costs soaring, many local families are struggling to makes ends meet, and nowhere can it be seen with more clarity than on the lengthening lists of people being helped by the local food pantry." s bloggers, podcasters and videocasters, to post about the same issue on the same day. I signed up.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

As part of my preparation, it seems like a good time to update my 2006 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Us Blogs , and my 2007 post, 10 Ways Nonprofits Can Use Blogs and Bloggers to Support Their Cause. Example: The Case Foundation's Blog includes posts from multiple staff members , including Jean Case , and guest bloggers.

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JULY 6, 2005

I'm trying to get some links assembled in one place for the Berkman Thursday evening bloggers meetings where we will discuss nonprofit blogging. Blogrolls or linkblogs of nonprofit bloggers ( Deborah Finn's Blogroll or Marnie Webb 's sidebar). NTEN/NTC Conference Bloggers. Facilitating people who receive organization???s

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JUNE 24, 2009

Engage people who are closest to the problem. teaching credentials, MSW's) Curse of professionalism: A bunch of smart people get in a room and decide that they have a solution to a problem when the answer actually lies somewhere between that room and the people affected by the problem. Give voice to new and alternative actors.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

Find a small group of people to share this process with on a regular basis. I'll be posting a transcript this week, or next week from my Big Vision Podcast interview with Marianne Manilov of The Engage Network. When that day arrives, pick three new, small actions towards the same idea, or a different one. Karama of So What Can I Do?

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