Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 4, 2010

In workshops, it is important to have a full group discussion about people's concerns about social media and a discussion about organizational readiness. Colleague Kaliya Hamlin has this description. They took live notes on their blog and invited others to participate , live tweeting the event, and engaging members on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

Last year, there was an event called "Social Media for Social Good" organized by Jeff Pulver that prompted quite a rich discussion. Let's discuss: join us! This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national advocacy organizations. Fluid dynamics and connections discussed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

The key to crossing the chasm to adoption is education, awareness, and discussion internally. This can take place in a variety ways, including brown bag lunches "Facebook Friday," presenting examples from other organizations experiences, sharing market research data about consumer trends and social media. Especially in this economy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The Symposium has several brief white papers about future techologies and education to jump start the discussion: It's Easy To Fall in Love with Technology by Danah Boyd. I've identified some key resources or inspiration below (if there are others let me know) where discussions about the future and nonprofits are taking place.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 8, 2009

Now that we have 5,000 Facebook friends, how we can get them to make a difference on the ground? We created a network of fans who are remixing our context and spreading our message, how do we guide them effectively without controlling them? How do we create a safe place (private) for discussions? Outward Facing. Inward Facing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

The next step is to see how people remix, improve, and share back the material (with attribution of course) - that is the true power of working wikily. Thinking through a strategy requires more reflection and discussion within the organization and some level of experience with the tools. Set up a Facebook Page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

You may also want to improve your organization's reputation as an expert by being consistently involved in discussions on topics or aggregating information that are relevant to your organization. Change does not happen in organizations unless there is education through discussion. This is a different way of working. Rinse, repeat.

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