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Tips for Content Curators from Beth Kanter: How To Avoid Getting "Content Fried"

NTEN

Read the rest of article, and the complete issue on "Content Curation" when you subscribe to the journal for free! ]. In addition to the technical skills and tools described [ in the extended version of this article ], it is also important for staff to incorporate techniques into their daily work life that reduce distraction and stress.

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The Unanticipated Benefits of Content Curation: Build Staff Expertise and Reduce Information Overload

NTEN

Read the rest of the article, and the complete issue on Content Curation, when you subscribe to the journal for free! ] They know the grapes, the winemaker and their techniques, and vintages. Better yet, this professional development is a self-directed activity – and it’s free! I also like the metaphor of a sommelier.

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Reflections from Networked Nonprofit Workshop for 300 People

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve constantly stretching myself to learn new techniques that help nonprofits embrace and effectively put social media strategies and tools into practice as well as address the change management issues of becoming a Networked Nonprofit. I’ve using the technique to deliver conversational keynotes at conferences.

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Becoming A Social Media Savvy Nonprofit, Nurturing A Social Culture Through Personal Use

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The listening as a first step is familiar - it's free market research, it's brand monitoring, it's an analysis of press mentions. Using social media listening is somewhat more difficult to imagine, perhaps, if you're managing programs or at the policy/funding level. Tags: change management listening.

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Nonprofit Consulting Firms: 26 Leaders in Their Spaces

DNL OmniMedia

Effectively targeting corporate philanthropy programs requires dedicated strategy, tools, and relationship-building techniques. Alumni relations and engagement are essential for colleges and universities to secure long-term support, so dedicated strategies and advanced techniques are always smart investments. Why They Stand Out.

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4 Ways Your Grantmaking Organization Can Stay Relevant to Your Community’s Changing Needs

sgEngage

Analyze the data: Use statistical tools and techniques to analyze the data you have collected to identify patterns and isolate needs. Free Resource How Grantmakers Can Improve Data Health and Maximize Impact Download Now When was the last time your grantmaking organization assessed how well your data is helping you make informed decisions?

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Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective Presentation

Eric Jacobsen Blog

Wednesday, October 6, 2010 Check Out These Free Tips For Making An Effective Presentation Speechworks has published a free eBook entitled How to Create a Seven Minute Rifle Shot Presentation. . -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO).