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TechSoup Global Summit Day 1: Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been involved with TechSoup/Netsquared Network since its inception back six years ago and so it is nice to be part of the narrative arc. Plus it is always a pleasure for me to observe “Gunner’s&# facilitation techniques (I learn so much). Photo by Glenn Hirsch. The started with some big picture frames.

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Beth’s Surprise Party: A Case Study in Crowdsourced Action

Amy Sample Ward

Here are some reflections about how we used crowdsourcing techniques for a very fast-moving campaign and lessons learned that may apply to your work. Here’s a copy of the initial email as an example: Subject: Help wish Beth Kanter a happy 53rd! Some posted to community blogs like NetSquared. Hi friends-. Some tweeted.

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Data Digest: Building the YouTube of Data, Big Data and Global Development, and Data Resources

Tech Soup

It was originally published on NetSquared. While stating that it is still too early to say how successful this has been they give some examples of how this has worked and discuss improvements needed. Data Use by Citizens. Big Data and Global Development.

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9 Ways Nonprofits Can Excel Using Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was also an early member of Netsquared Community , another one of Marnie’s brilliant ideas that rocked the field. I used David Hood as an example. Take for example the SFSPCA Facebook Page, a stellar example of engaging fans that David discovered for me. Examples: Wildlife Direct and Brooklyn Museum.

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Content Curation Primer

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For example, on Facebook the average user creates 90 pieces of content each month. Take for example, how Bruce Lesley from First Focus uses Twitter to establish authority as a content curator on children welfare issues. Susan Kistler has an example with evaluation resources. Why is Content Curation Valuable?

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What TechSoupers Are Doing to Ensure Their Online Security: Part 1

Tech Soup

Eli van Der Giessen , NetSquared community manager, reveals: "One feature I like is Sharing. " Other Password Security Techniques. " "Here’s an example: if your root is something like 'ACGD4598oap!' Anna Jaeger , CTO of Caravan Studios, invented her own technique. Images: TechSoup Global.

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Participatory Campaigns: The Hold A Sign Meme

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

great example of the innovative new things we can do with Flickr in terms of. Maybe he share some reflections in the comments - like for example - about the making of the video which is quite good in terms of production values, although not glossy campaign video. This has also been done by NTEN and Netsquared.

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