Connection Cafe

DECEMBER 15, 2017

billion active social media users? As usage numbers continue to grow across all age groups, it is safe to say that social media has become an essential element of digital marketing. Focus on the social channels that work with your brand. When it comes to social, you can’t do it all.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 29, 2014

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. ” Which Social Networks Are Growing Fastest Worldwide? Is For-Profit the Future of Non-Profit?

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

With trends like these, it's important to consider your own approach to social media. It's easy to see how social media and online communities can be effective platforms for sharing stories and getting feedback from supporters, but what about the money? It's about listening and having a conversation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The array of social media can appear to be very complex. But social media and social networks respond to the same needs that drive people; the need to connect with one another in meaningful ways through conversation. Organizations that can really adapt and use social media need to simplify.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2009

She has a social media elevator pitch just in case she runs into one of the senior managers. But when you're just starting out, organizational culture can get in the way of embracing social media. See this IBM Social Media/Corporate Culture Case Study ). What's important is a social media policy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

You need to pick the right hard data points (fancy way of saying metrics) that will help you harvest insights to improve your social media strategy. What did you learn from the conversation? Reader Bookmarking: This is bookmarked content for later retrieval which is some indication of reader value. .

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 26, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Great piece from Allyson Kapin reminding readers that social media is "part of" a strategy.

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits? The big question nonprofits ask is, how useful is social media?

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 21, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. "What is social interpreneurship you ask? Have real pictures and have real conversations. The jury is out."

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 22, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. If you’re a social person, it means you like to spend time with other people.

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 29, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Where does Social Media belong on the Org Chart? " Why Do You Participate in Twitter Chats?

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 27, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " How can I organise social reporting from events? | But what can it be used for—outreach and engagement?

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 20, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are my top trends in sustainable social media (hat tip to Reuters)." This is the latest in the series.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 24, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Your organization's crisis plan should include a social piece in the communications section.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 2, 2011

The focus is how to effectively integrate social media channels and measure and learn. Two grantees that work on Children’s Healthcare at the national level and have experience using social media as part of an integrated campaign were co-presenters. Can Google + be a good platform for social change activists?

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. This is a significant problem for the social enterprise movement."

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Amy Sample Ward

JULY 19, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. It's about having a CONVERSATION with people who care about your work and can help you reach your goals.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " Social Media –– Revolutionary Movement or Enabler of “Slacktivism&# ?

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 6, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. What does social media success look like, anyway?"

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of September 13th).

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. “If we as activists can’t get the Internet to speed up social change, then we’re not doing our jobs.&#

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 15, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. I'm sure there are some resources, conversations and pointers in here that are new to everyone.

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 6, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Would love to hear your thoughts and additional pointers you share with nonprofit leaders looking to dive into social media!

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 17, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of March 17th). Thanks for the post, Marcia!

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources across the web ever day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. What is your conversation strategy? I'll be there and hope you will be, too.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 30, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Social media has become an integral part of UNICEF’s outreach strategy for main publications and campaigns."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 17, 2007

This book was published through a social networking process - very interesting. conversation??? The resulting book, The Age of Conversation, brings together over 100 of the world??? And in the spirit of conversation, you can follow-up and extend your interest in the topics covered in the book at the Age of Conversation blog ???

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 17, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. But what is in it for campaigners trying to bring about social change? And, how do you do it?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Here are some of the most interesting things I’ve found recently (as of February 15th).

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 8, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " How do your social media channels fit in your organization's emergency communications plan?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 24, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. These opportunities are typically open to all sorts of social entrepreneurs as well. Unconference here: [link].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 9, 2005

"An Offering to the PHP Gods" Alexandra Samuel just coined a new word, bloggespondence , for the back and forth conversation we've been having about social bookmarking from our respective blogs. They get excited about the possibility of a web-based bookmark and whole concept of tagging and folksonomies.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 2, 2011

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Or are social media ranking tools an example of more kool-aid mix being added to the overflowing punch bowl?

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. "Over the years, Social Media experts attempted to redefine ROI for a new era of influence. Check it out!

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Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 15, 2010

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources all over the web every day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. Digital Media and Learning Competition: Applications now open! Submissions close January 22, 2010."

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources across the web ever day. You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. " The Report | Think Social – "This is a ?rst It features concept de?nitions

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