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Using Social Search Techniques for a Research Project. some reflections and a shout for help

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm using some traditional ways to research this topic: -Email to listservs -Posts on online forums -Google search. I am also eager to test out some of the tools and ideas I learned about social search during the Yi-Tan call. I was most curious about ChaCha - a search engine that lets you search with human help.

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Four Great Resources for Foundation Technology

Tech Soup

Foundations need tech support as much as anyone. " TAG is an active community of around 300 foundation techies who: Discuss foundation technology on the TAG listserv and blog. In Search of Better Data About Nonprofits’ Programs : This is actually one of Laura Quinn’s recent pieces on MarketsforGood.org.

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Great Resources for Foundation Technology

Tech Soup

Foundations need tech support as much as anyone. " TAG is an active community of around 300 foundation techies who: Discuss foundation technology on the TAG listserv and blog. In Search of Better Data About Nonprofits’ Programs : This is actually one of Laura Quinn’s recent pieces on MarketsforGood.org.

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Should You Ever Delete Donor Records?

Tech Soup

If inactive donors clutter your search results, code them so they don't appear in searches. Here is a compilation of responses to the same question from the APRA's listserve, PRSPCT-L : "I would consider any data valuable when it can be utilized for predictive analytics or to build a case for trends.

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NTEN Communities of Practice FAQ

NTEN

Each CoP has space in the NTEN groups platform ([link] You can search for current CoP’s by entering “CoP” in the search bar on the upper right hand corner of your browser window. The online group includes a listserv email archive, a library, a wiki, a group blog, and a discussion thread platform. Where does the CoP “live”?

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Ten Ways Small NGOs Can Collaborate

NTEN

The MobileActive listserv is a good one for phone-based app's. Search LinkedIn and Google groups. Has one of your volunteers, interns or tech-oriented employee developed a cool app? Here are ten practical things you can do, starting tomorrow: 1) Join a list-serve or social media group. NTEN and TechSoup list a few.

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Using Social Networking Sites for Campaigns: An Interview with Carie Lewis, HSUS

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been following Carie Lewis's posts on the NTEN Affinity groups as well as other nonprofit tech listservs (yes, I still do read listservs) and caught up with her for an interview. she manages all social networking profiles, online advertising, search engine optimization, and online marketing techniques for campaigns.