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2011 NTC Preview: Can Social Networks Create Social Capital?

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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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NTEN Member Buzz Round-Up: July 2 2010

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Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . Farra Trompeter wrote up an amazing article about Foursquare+Nonprofits (and other location-based social network tools). Who's your Mayor? Deadline is July 28th !

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Google +: The Trade Off Between Privacy Needs, Community, and Social Context

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Unless you are an Internet personality, an organization with a full-time community manager or a professional online content publisher, there is not enough time to succeed in the multitude of social networks AND manage your own social content. Google+ will add to that competitiveness. Circles Are Not Community.

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NTEN Member Buzz Round-Up: May 27

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Tag your own news with "nten member" or "nptech" to help us find your awesome online, or contact Annaliese with your updates.) . We also ask about your thoughts on Facebook privacy policies, and where we should hold our 2013 NTC, so it's not all fun and games, people!) Members are in bold.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

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Download the NTC app developed by 501 Technology to make the most of your NTC 2010 experience. Greater Good Network in booth 50. Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. PICnet in booth 86.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

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Download the NTC app developed by 501 Technology to make the most of your NTC 2010 experience. Greater Good Network in booth 50. Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. PICnet in booth 86.

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5 Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy

Amy Sample Ward

Review the Social by Social Handbook (read for free online, or buy). Be sure that you create mechanisms for feedback and input throughout your process and throughout whatever you “build&# or use (whether it’s a social networking space, a website, a blog or anything else). WeAreMedia’s ROI Toolbox.