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E-Mediat Networking Conference at the Dead Sea, Jordan

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” The conference marked the end of an 18-month capacity building program that trained more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia on how to use social media effectively to advance civil society. I’ve been working on this project for more than year.

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Training Nonprofit Staff & Volunteers Effectively in 5 Steps

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Each person on your team needs an education plan that becomes part of their ongoing performance evaluation, including expectations of work changes and improvement after their training. However, while success can be credited to hard work, great staff, and good training, failure can’t be blamed on bad training alone.

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TechSoup Digital Storytelling Challenge Global Tweet Chat Recap

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As a nonprofit example, Ilie offered the 6-word story of an organization that helps the visually impaired: "Blind graduate works for National Bank." Emotions, like hope or humor, work because they draw viewers into the story and make them feel invested in the outcome and your organization. Beirut, Lebanon: NetSquared Beirut.

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Meeting the Geeks of Arabia at N2Vlabs Talks in Amman, Jordan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

E-Mediat is funded by the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) of the United States Department of State with support and in-kind donations from Microsoft, Cisco and craigslist Charitable Fund. E-Mediat is working with more than 220 NGOs in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Tunisia, and Yemen. Mohammad L.

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Supercharge Your Nonprofit Tech Powers with NetSquared

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If you're like me, then you swore that this year, you're finally going to learn to use technology to make yourself more productive at work. Every month we hold free training and networking events in cities across the United States (and the globe!). Beirut, Lebanon: SkillPill: TV Presenting. Asia and Pacific Rim.

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How Save the Children Is Using An Edgy Infographic As Part of A Multi-Channel Campaign for Children in Syria

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We are working with refugees on the ground in Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq. How is it working for you? Save the Children is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Even small donations can make a difference. Strategy'

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Debunking 7 Common Myths For New Nonprofit Professionals

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Chances are, you’re not starting work with a nonprofit with that level of naivete, but you do want to make a meaningful difference for a cause you care about. Nonprofit work is easy. Right along with small and inefficient, somehow people have an idea that nonprofit work is easy. Let’s dive in! Are there nonprofits like this?