Twitter search is a pretty amazing resource that most have yet to tap into. Why do I think it’s amazing you ask? Well, because it’s nearly real time and driven completely by humans. Twitter search isn’t searching web pages and it doesn’t take days/weeks for your tweets to show up in the results.

If you’ve made it through this list and want to see even more examples, check out DoGooder.tv’s Online video has become an increasingly popular tool used by non-profits to raise awareness. Interactive Campaigns. The campaign aims to strengthen Darfur advocacy and enable individuals to send their appeals to political leaders. Video Galleries.

This evening, Joe Solomon pointed out a great example that touches on data, social media, 3rd party platforms, and being proactive with getting your supporters connected directly with your organization – all things we’ve touched on in the conversations about Causes and ideablob!  That example?

If all webpages were PubSubHubbub enabled, for example, they could simply tell a Hub about any changes they had published and Google could find out via that Hub. Marshall Kirkpatrick , ReadWriteWeb. Ed Note: This piece was originally published on ReadWriteWeb. They have since published a report on The Real-Time Web and Its Future. Search.

In January 2010, I was quoted by Association & Nonprofit BizNow for saying: “[Heather] envisions a mobile app with a GuideStar database of nonprofits that would make it possible for people to donate to any organization at any time. receipt would automatically be e-mailed along with a customized thank you letter. That is an App I would use.

So, here's my plea for examples and pointers. If you have an example or any insights, please leave a comment. When I was in Minnesota, one of the questions I got was about blogging and social networking policies. mentioned a link from IBM via Elsua (Luis Suarez). Carmen left me a follow up comment. What kind of polices are there?

Check out blog for in-depth posts on Twitter tools, for example this one about url shorterners. I'd like to point a few examples that were not on his list and share some good nonprofit Twitter resources. WeAreMedia: Spreading Buzz:   Many examples of how nonprofits are using Twitter to spread the word about their programs and services.

I'm prepping for a workshop on Social Media and wanted do a round up of recent compelling examples of arts organizations using social media strategies and tools. was particularly interested in examples using blogs, Twitter, Flickr, Youtube, and Facebook. see for example the post about blogging policy ). | View | Upload your own.

What examples of remarkable content have you found? Three types of remarkable content: Content that has utility. ZenHabits.Net - Each article provides tips that can create immediate value to the reader. ChrisG.com - A must read for bloggers looking to build authority. Again, awesome content that creates immediate value to the reader. Thanks.

Creating staff guidelines specific to online or social media use in organizations has been a hot topic for the last year or so and many organizations rely on examples of what other organizations or companies have created as a starting place for making their own.  62;> Review the IFRC Social Media Staff Guides here. Use a disclaimer.