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2011 NTC Preview: Can Social Networks Create Social Capital?

NTEN

Online networks have transferred the tools of organizing and programmatic leadership from organizations and placed them into the hands of the citizen/member. Meanwhile, organizations typically approach social networks as a staff-driven, top-down push towards higher numbers of fans, friends, and followers.

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Feeling Inspired Thanks to NTEN and the ConnectingUp! Conference

NTEN

Conference, to network with and learn from the Australian nonprofit technology sector. Many of the conference workshops helped in making me more aware of how to become a technology leader, not only within our organization but in sharing what I've learned with 211s across North America. The whole idea of ConnectingUp! 211Ontario.ca

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Reflections from Independent Sector and Blackbaud Conferences

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week, I had the pleasure of facilitating a Networked Nonprofit and Social Media workshop at the Independent Sector Annual Conference “ Forging A Stronger Future Together &# in Atlanta. Tags: Networked Nonprofit Training Design isconf. If you were not able to attend, there is terrific coverage of the event.

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Nonprofit Social Media Smarts: Internal or External Social Networking Tools?

NTEN

Nonprofit organizations are increasingly adopting social networking tools to create a sense of community among members and donors. Although these statistics reinforce nonprofit's acceptance of social media, the numbers do not show whether organizations have adopted internal or external tools. .

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5 Ways To Incorporate Mobile Tech Into Your Volunteer Program

TechImpact

SMS is one of the best ways to keep in contact with volunteers of all ages, because it will reach them no matter where they are and no matter what they are doing at the time! email, phone, and social), and identify your nonprofit’s top volunteers. Eventbrite has a mobile app that allows you to do just that! Live Tweet.

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10 Online Fundraising Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Innovation in online fundraising was driven by the release of new technology, such as email marketing services like MailChimp in 2001, the launch of WordPress ( a content management system now used by 44% of nonprofits worldwide ) in 2003, and social networking websites beginning with Myspace in 2005.

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In Case of Emergency, Update Your Facebook Status

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In January, after the Haiti Earthquake struck, if you were participating on social networks, you couldn’t help but notice the many, many Tweets and Facebook status messages about the Haiti Earthquake. Conference attendees will be asked to download and join the Emergency Data Society. Hope you will too.

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