Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MAY 2, 2012

Bookshare, Benetech’s pioneering digital library for people with print disabilities, celebrated its 10th birthday last night with a terrific party that was attended by many of our long-time friends and supporters. Raman of Google Research, a long-time Bookshare member and advisor, was on hand to help us celebrate last night.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 7, 2007

According to their press release: [N]ew images of the same villages are being added currently within days of each other. This time frame offers the potential for spotting new destruction. Copyright DigitalGlobe. Copyright GeoEye. This post was originally written for NetSquared. TOP: Angabo, Darfur. Image date: 21-Jun-06.

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Care2

JULY 13, 2011

Get press leads? What's the time commitment? The time commitment is often what makes new bloggers the most nervous so be really clear in setting these expectations in advance. Respect copyright laws by quoting and linking to the full text and only use images that you have permission to use (i.e. Time Management.

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See3

MAY 21, 2007

MyBlogLog has been helpful with traffic, as has my speaking engagements, participation in the Nonprofit Blog Exchange , comments to other blogs, and mentions of us in the press. It is, of course, nice to get some recognition for one’s work. It also has taken this whole year for me to build something of an audience.

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See3

JANUARY 7, 2008

It’s a 4-part prime time PBS event scheduled for 2009. From the press release : The Independent Television Service (ITVS) announced today that it has made a significant investment in a four-part documentary series about religion in the U.S. But he keeps making those broadcast documentaries. to be broadcast in 2009 on PBS.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

It’s time to develop a BYOD (bring your own device) strategy for your office if you don’t already have one. This new technology has become available in time to help public schools in the U.S. Big picure time. The mainstream IT press was alive with the topic. I envision a time when all garbage is e-waste.

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Care2

DECEMBER 4, 2007

Just testing all this stuff out in early 2007, it became clear to me just how important it is for an organization to have a full-time staff position whose role is to manage the groups presence in the various Web 2.0 People definitely saw the URL in the local press and on local media websites and responded. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Care2

MAY 22, 2009

Earned media is media you dont “buy” but earn the old-fashioned way - by taking the time to properly engage reporters, bloggers, and influentials about your issue. May 22, 2009 | Caitlin Jennings Copyright © 2008, Care2.com What is Earned Media? Brand Your Issue. Be Everywhere. All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 30, 2009

| Main | Advocacy Online Unveils Social Networking Platform in Toronto » Thursday Jun 11 2009 Five Tips to Engaging New Online Activists Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 11:58AM | by Allyson Kapin Your nonprofit spends time and money growing your online list. June 30, 2009 | Mark Horoszowski Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 23, 2008

" They have begun inviting local bloggers as press to openings and events - usually they get in touch with Mike Woycheck or Cynthia Closkey, two of the co-founders of Pittsburgh Bloggers , who then re-blog the invitation and spread it via Facebook or their own Twitter streams. Not the press release. Can I help next time?

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See3

JANUARY 30, 2008

He writes: To put it plainly, most Jews do not see the added value in being part of the Jewish People – and therefore would be hard-pressed to answer the question, “Why are you Jewish?” This is a strategic threat, an existential threat, one we as a People are facing for the first time in a very long time.

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Care2

APRIL 14, 2009

Keep your ear to the ground at all times. Look at other platforms to create appropriate engagement such as YouTube with a Video Response, on Facebook with a Note about the situation in an organization’s Fan Page or contact bloggers to attend a press conference and hear the facts from you. Make the time. How to start?

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Care2

MARCH 3, 2009

Twitter, a micro-blogging site makes it easy to create short posts known as tweets from anywhere, using almost any kind of wireless device – perfect for users with little time, but have something to say. By using a hashtag, it is possible to have chats that take place in real time often using [link]. Good article, Allyson.

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See3

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Unfortunately, you can only run one Facebook app at a time using the Convio tool. [.] It’s disappointing and the App certainly needs more press. Apparently, the major claim to fame is that people within a Convio Facebook App can now directly sign-in to an organization’s CRM. Your points: 1. Convio is an ASP.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 17, 2015

Even creating press releases about data may be useful. Additonally, Timing is important as well. Events are press-worthy and should have a press release to go with them. This improves their link earning efforts and provides quality content at the same time. Don’t forget to use a custom hashtag for twitter too.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 25, 2008

If people are already on Facebook, have gone to your Causes donation page, become a "member" to your Cause, and still havent donated - they arent going to, no matter how many times you message them. It was definitely a full time job during the last 2 weeks of the contest. Sometimes more!

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Care2

FEBRUARY 13, 2008

If people are already on Facebook, have gone to your Causes donation page, become a "member" to your Cause, and still havent donated - they arent going to, no matter how many times you message them. It was definitely a full time job during the last 2 weeks of the contest. Sometimes more!

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Bloomerang

AUGUST 28, 2021

It’s time. Like I said, I’m really passionate about helping fundraisers save time and raise more money and delight their donors. So type your questions in any time today. So I want you guys to download all my goodies today because they will save you time, and they will help you raise money. It’s August.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2006

" The holiday season is also time to donate your time to a cause. " Looks like MySpace is also getting sued for copyright violation. Second Life KnowProse blog publishes a press release about their new office in Second Life. And this year it may very well be virtual volunteering.

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Care2

APRIL 17, 2008

Dave April 17, 2008 | Dave Crusoe Considering the amount of time that I spend talking about Online Social Networks as they relate to nonprofits this might be a bit disheartening. That is what happened with a recent press release of the “DonorPulse Survey” conducted by Harris Interactive and Virilion. A slightly distorted view?

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

Lessons Learned and Keys to Success: Thinking of a novel idea was a big part, responsible for the campaigns high volume of free press coverage. We had volunteers carry them from Utrecht to The Hague, which drew quite a crowd at times and many curious looks. How much time was invested? The time invested, is hard to say.

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Care2

APRIL 21, 2008

Lessons Learned and Keys to Success: Thinking of a novel idea was a big part, responsible for the campaigns high volume of free press coverage. We had volunteers carry them from Utrecht to The Hague, which drew quite a crowd at times and many curious looks. How much time was invested? The time invested, is hard to say.

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See3

OCTOBER 22, 2007

She acknowledged it can be very time consuming, and reiterated a suggestion See3 often makes to our clients: get interns and volunteers! One at a time. They also suggest: make it personal, using your real voice; don’t reprint press releases or other web stories; be concise (advice I am not following here ).

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Care2

APRIL 16, 2008

Dave April 17, 2008 | Dave Crusoe Considering the amount of time that I spend talking about Online Social Networks as they relate to nonprofits this might be a bit disheartening. That is what happened with a recent press release of the “DonorPulse Survey” conducted by Harris Interactive and Virilion. A slightly distorted view?

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Care2

MAY 4, 2009

” , Rob Pierson, Online Communications Director for Congressman Mike Honda and soon to be New Media Director for the House Democratic Caucus, said that sending enewsletters to your online list is the best bang for your buck when you have limited time and resources. Integrate Social Media Across Your Communications Times have changed.

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Non Profit Quarterly

AUGUST 3, 2022

In so doing, workers unwittingly helped Pentagon officials to engage in ‘near-real time analysis’ – to ‘click on a building and see everything associated with it’. The LAPD has used the software around 30,000 times since 2009, often to defend richer enclaves from ‘gang crime’. Phil Jones. Grave Work.” ã 2021 Verso Books.

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Care2

APRIL 20, 2009

Remember the people on your list are not Members of Congress; they are everyday people who took the time to sign up to your list because they care about the issues you are fighting for. ” Offered Options They gave me two different options to donate – either $15 monthly or a one-time donation. This needs to change ASAP.

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