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MAY 8, 2009

The study also discusses how nonprofits continue to question whether it’s better to build a community on a popular social networking platform like Facebook, or to build their own in-house social network. May 11, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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MARCH 25, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot. The following is an attempt to address this question, without any presumption that it will provide a definitive answer. And we should. Environmental $2.59 Public Affairs $2.69

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Like any fabulously interesting test, this one left me with a few burning questions: How were prospect names gathered for the test and control? Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Were they from comparable markets? Age groups? Geographic areas? How larger were the groups? Were other types of mailers used in the past ? All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2008

There are some important questions to consider before launching your next campaign: First and foremost is the cause itself. The next question involves the planning process itself. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com So what is the difference between events with excellent and mediocre turnout? All rights reserved.

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JULY 10, 2007

When I met someone new, each of us introduced ourselves and asked basic information questions – Where are you from? When we meet someone who might be a fit mate, we don’t jump in with questions like, “How many kids do you want?” Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « A. Where do you work?

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MAY 22, 2009

Pose thought-provoking questions that will help spur discussions amongst the community. May 22, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Leave comments on blogs. Receive monthly updates 1 Comment | by Share Article in Online Marketing , Social Networking , Trends , Web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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APRIL 16, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at 12:36PM | by Eric Rardin How to Measure the Value of an Online Supporter Over here at Care2 we get this question a lot. The following is an attempt to address this question, without any presumption that it will provide a definitive answer. And we should. Environmental $2.59 Public Affairs $2.69

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APRIL 22, 2009

Elana Wolowitz, the Communications Director and voice behind the @wellstoneaction profile, took some time out of her hectic schedule to answer a few questions. www.MHPonline.org April 22, 2009 | Rick Bernardo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Deanna Zandt (DZ): How long have you been on Twitter? What inspired you to join?

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FEBRUARY 27, 2008

I suspect that we’ll know a lot more about the answer to this question after 2008 and the folks who have been doing some of the amazing work in campaigns can share what they’ve learned. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com We’ve done a lot of work in these early phases of social networking and web 2.0 All rights reserved.

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MARCH 27, 2009

Integrate, integrate, integrate: Just like SXSW embraces integration by allowing the audience to submit questions via Twitter, effective organizations are connecting their online presence and messages. March 30, 2009 | rabia Copyright © 2008, Care2.com March 27, 2009 | Dave Steadman So nicely put, Ill have to pass along to client.

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JUNE 13, 2007

Video Site Cheat Sheet II This cheat sheet from Light Reading provides a nice, quick guide to some frequently asked questions you might have about the different video hosting sites. From video sharing to the vlogosphere, this comprehensive post from Read/Write Web covers it all. All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Do you have questions about why your organization should be using Web 2.0 April 18, 2009 | Justin Farrow Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Twestival: To Meet, Tweet And Raise $500K For Charity | Main | The Joys of Google Grants, Part 2 » Wednesday Feb 04 2009 Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0

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MARCH 13, 2009

The audience will have ample opportunity to ask questions and respond. Or if anyone has any SXSW questions, this is my 4th so I might have some answers. :) See you at the Poetry Slam! Tuesday, March 17th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 10 March 13, 2009 | Allyson Kapin Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Im @stanley00.

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JULY 26, 2007

Reader Comments (24) Hey, Justin, dig the slick interface. :-) From talking about this last week, the biggest question this has stuck with me is how relevant ROI is for judging the value of a tactic that might serve goals other than fundraising. Is it irresponsible of me to spend ANY staff time on social networks? This list goes on and on.

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JANUARY 15, 2009

But it still begs the question of what made it that way in the first place. While you cant plan to GO viral, you certainly can have a backup plan for when it does happen. -- David Kinard, PCM January 18, 2009 | David Kinard Copyright © 2008, Care2.com January 15, 2009 | Kevin B. All rights reserved.

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JUNE 13, 2009

You may be surprised to see some recent stats that question how successful Facebook is as an engagement tool. June 30, 2009 | Andi Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Converting New Activists into Donors | Main | Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists » Thursday Jun 11 2009 How Sticky is Facebook?

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MARCH 3, 2009

60) Search « 3rd Annual DoGooderTV Nonprofit Video Awards | Main | 10 Best Web Content Practices » Friday Feb 27 2009 Tweet Locally, Reach Broadly Friday, February 27, 2009 at 06:43PM | by Daniel Bennett Daniel Bennett To Tweet or not to Tweet is not the question. March 3, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Thats why we typically provide a registration module and track this info for our clients. They can also can be interactive with the online audience submitting questions via chat or email through a moderator. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Q: In what direction do you see nonprofits going with online video in the future?

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JULY 17, 2007

Reader Comments (24) Hey, Justin, dig the slick interface. :-) From talking about this last week, the biggest question this has stuck with me is how relevant ROI is for judging the value of a tactic that might serve goals other than fundraising. Is it irresponsible of me to spend ANY staff time on social networks? This list goes on and on.

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MAY 31, 2007

If you used an email append or other some such questionable acquisition method, I would think much more work would have to be done to develop that relationship first. May 29, 2007 | Luke Vander Linden Like most organizations, the Human Rights Campaign continues to try and find the perfect answer to this question (but is there one)?

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MAY 29, 2007

If you used an email append or other some such questionable acquisition method, I would think much more work would have to be done to develop that relationship first. May 29, 2007 | Luke Vander Linden Like most organizations, the Human Rights Campaign continues to try and find the perfect answer to this question (but is there one)?

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MAY 15, 2009

They accepted questions via Twitter and then had an expert reply via the White House blog. Natalie: This is the question that I think the whole session is about. Laura: Thats a really hard question to answer - it really depends on your needs. May 15, 2009 | Anne Dougherty Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Reader Comments (24) Hey, Justin, dig the slick interface. :-) From talking about this last week, the biggest question this has stuck with me is how relevant ROI is for judging the value of a tactic that might serve goals other than fundraising. Is it irresponsible of me to spend ANY staff time on social networks? This list goes on and on.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2007

Theres no question that such creative strategies will emerge in greater volume during 2007, and while some existing consultants are already helping groups make this work, theres plenty of room for some savvy specialists to get in the game. September 14, 2007 | TheMySpaceConsultant Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Though wed been told by someone who at Google who helped us set the account up that is was likely to go forever, we just got a note that the funding will be turned off next week-- with no one willing to answer follow-up questions. March 9, 2009 | Abigail Hirsch Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Has this happened to anyone else??

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AUGUST 16, 2008

I think the better question is, why not be on YouTube? Good work February 25, 2009 | Mario Erazo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com What are some of the reasons a nonprofit might choose YouTube instead of other options? Everyone is on YouTube. We arent an exclusive platform - you can post here and anywhere else. All rights reserved.

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JULY 14, 2008

I think the better question is, why not be on YouTube? Good work February 25, 2009 | Mario Erazo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com What are some of the reasons a nonprofit might choose YouTube instead of other options? Everyone is on YouTube. We arent an exclusive platform - you can post here and anywhere else. All rights reserved.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2006

Theres no question that such creative strategies will emerge in greater volume during 2007, and while some existing consultants are already helping groups make this work, theres plenty of room for some savvy specialists to get in the game. September 14, 2007 | TheMySpaceConsultant Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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JULY 10, 2008

One of the most frequent questions Im asked as I meet nonprofit communications professionals, is for advice on choosing a CRM. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com CRM--short for constituent relationship management--might simply be called a database, but to nonprofits, CRMs are much more than that. All rights reserved.

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JULY 11, 2007

60) Search « The Great Debate: DM vs. And even blogs, which allow for comments, can be brochureware, just pretty words that are meant to tell the world how great and invincible the group is, not letting people inside to help figure out strategy and even struggle with the hard questions all organizations face. All rights reserved.

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MAY 29, 2009

“There is no question that it is down for most organizations. Stan @SonicPrint May 14, 2010 | Sonic Print Direct Mail Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Dying or Dead? Do I think that Social Media and online marketing is the future, of course! Thanks for listening. All rights reserved.

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AUGUST 7, 2007

Vladimir July 25, 2007 | Vladimir Moshnyager While the "Causes" application is getting a great deal of traction, your article does a great job of asking the right question - how much money is going to the charities? Ive just one question: How did you select your sample of causes used in your analysis? Your number of $1.24

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JULY 24, 2007

Vladimir July 25, 2007 | Vladimir Moshnyager While the "Causes" application is getting a great deal of traction, your article does a great job of asking the right question - how much money is going to the charities? Ive just one question: How did you select your sample of causes used in your analysis? Your number of $1.24

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FEBRUARY 3, 2009

We are just starting out with our Google Grant and the hardest part is that I am a big fan of calling customer service to ask my specific question, and thats not an option here, so Ive had to train myself to sort through the online resources to try to get all my questions answered. All rights reserved.

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APRIL 17, 2008

Yet the same group when asked the question: “How important would you say it is for nonprofit and charitable organizations to use social media to communicate with their supporters?” 52% said it was important for nonprofit and charitable organizations to use social media to communicate with their supporters. All rights reserved.

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APRIL 16, 2008

Yet the same group when asked the question: “How important would you say it is for nonprofit and charitable organizations to use social media to communicate with their supporters?” 52% said it was important for nonprofit and charitable organizations to use social media to communicate with their supporters. All rights reserved.

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MAY 27, 2009

” But the fundamental question presented in this panel was “Why?” Carol June 4, 2009 | Carol Guidi Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 60) Search « Is Direct Mail Really Headed for the Exit? We know that lots of orgs have heard some variation of this from their bosses—“We need to get on the Twitter!”

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