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DECEMBER 22, 2011

Why Real-World Socializing Is the Next Big Thing for Social Media – "From the Latin root socials, meaning “united, living with others,” the word social is firmly grounded in the physical world and implies face-to-face interaction. ""

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JANUARY 7, 2011

Whether you’re using social networks, or other shared spaces online, the social web is where you can find others, figure out the actions you want to take, spread news and information, promote the actions, and even stream media/data while taking the action. On & Offline Engagement. Online is great for organizing.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

nfpSynergy, a leading nonprofit sector think-tank and research consultancy in the UK, “tracks a representative sample of over 1000 11-25 year olds throughout mainland Britain twice-yearly, gaining insights into their views and habits, both social and charity-related” in its Youth Engagement Monitor. The Research. What It Means.

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

" Engagement Ladders: Building Supporter Power – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "We, as social change organizations, exist to enable the power of our supporters. ." Our intent is to provide a space for just-in-time answers and share best practices at no charge."

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I blogged earlier this year about research that indicates very strongly we’ve replicated our offline social barriers and segmentation in our online social networking platforms. ( Visit danah boyd’s website for more information and research on this topic.) as a form of self expression and identification.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2009

I blogged earlier this year about research that indicates very strongly we’ve replicated our offline social barriers and segmentation in our online social networking platforms. ( Visit danah boyd’s website for more information and research on this topic.) as a form of self expression and identification.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

It's left some nonprofit professionals wondering whether these types of contests are a good idea." " Try These Dynamic Digital Storytelling Platforms | Community Organizer 2.0 – "Nonprofit organizations can tell the best stories. " Check it out! Why limit yourself?

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APRIL 21, 2010

Social Media’s Changing Landscape to Make A Profit – Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – I'm really looking forward to this conversation – what do you think? "Admit Are these changes good for nonprofits bottom line too? "What is social interpreneurship you ask?

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JUNE 13, 2011

Though the social networking behemoth continues creeping toward 700 million global users, six million Americans quit the site in the month of May. Nonprofits must closely consider how fundraising channels work in relation to one another versus as competing initiatives." That's the first time Facebook has lost U.S.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2009

It is "a collection of articles from blogs and the web about online communities and social networks from people who are passionate about them and are keen to add to the debate." But in one night he raised more than $75,000, with 95% of it coming from people overseas." " Beyonce, Bacon and Trombones = Donate Now!

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FEBRUARY 23, 2009

The Change the Web Challenge from Social Actions is now officially open! Change the Web Challenge is about building innovative tools to help people find and share opportunities to take action on the Web sites, blogs, and social networks that we all visit every day. Learn more about the Challenge & participate!

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APRIL 12, 2010

Nonprofits Take Note: Donors are what they tweet | Social Citizens Blog – "As with many new technologies and developments, social media is being used in surprising and unintended ways to analyze and reveal unexpected data and trends. We wanted more than four ways to use the new tool.

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JANUARY 24, 2012

I've heard Jamie Notter (and others) decry this staple of association board meetings as a tool whose time has come and gone, but it wasn't until I read the treatment of it in Humanize that I really understood what he was talking about. But dare I start with the endlessly controversial subject of strategic planning?

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JUNE 23, 2009

Aardvark - Take a look at this tool that leverages the extended networks we all have to get answers to questions that you may not know who to ask, but your network does! " Is Twitter a Social Network? These are some links I wanted to share from June 23rd. Find me on Delicious for more! What do you think?

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JANUARY 26, 2011

I’ve been following the work of Rob and his team closely as they have shown not just interest, but passion and intent for engaging with the community at large to create a tool that meets the needs of nonprofit organizations and keeps us involved in making the tool better and better.

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JULY 8, 2009

is a new nonprofit in Austin, Texas and it’s bringing you the first world wide film festival only for nonprofit and cause-driven organizations. We like to report on innovative technologies through blogs, video, podcasts and social networks." Find me on Delicious for more! " Facebook Users Are Getting Older.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Our team of writers and editors provides daily coverage of breaking social action campaigns, connecting people to opportunities to get involved. We also provide free tools that allow anyone to run their own campaigns. Our tools are used by thousands of grassroots activists and organizations around the globe. Messaging.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Understanding Facebook Places Functionality Opens Possibilities | Community Organizer 2.0 – Debra has a great post walking through the steps to setting up, using, and understanding Facebook's new geo-social tool, Places. " How Useful is Social Media to Nonprofits? Thanks, Debra, for a thorough guide!

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MARCH 14, 2009

Future of social networks. Nonprofit & Your Startup. Social Media Nonprofit ROI Poetry Slam. Social Media and Sustainability. Tools to know your users. Nonprofits: Be the Web. You can always reach me on email or Twitter - or follow this blog and my Twitter stream for updates.

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MARCH 3, 2009

Social Actions , a nonprofit organizaiton designed to make it easy for you to make a difference by connecting you with actions and opportunities from across the world and across the web. Today’s chat is How Can Mozilla Empower Movements & Nonprofits. What: How Can Mozilla Empower Movements & Nonprofits.

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DECEMBER 24, 2009

Social Media: What I Learned This Year | Millennial Marketing – Carol Phillips has a great post recapping what she learned about social media in 2009, including: "Effective use of Social Media requires enthusiasm and diligence." NonProfit 2.0 Unconference is coming to Washington, D.C.,

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

– "Despite the enormous popularity of peer-to-peer social networking, the adoption cycle for branded online communities has been relatively slow. " GetMiro.com is an open-source, non-profit video player and podcast client, check out the tool here: [link]. ." " What do you think?

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APRIL 30, 2009

NTEN’s 09NTC just wrapped up in San Francisco and many conversations at the conference focused on social media use by nonprofits. With so many tools out there, and different options for individuals and other organizations to engage with you, how do you manage it all? Invest fully in a few tools, and use them well.

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APRIL 13, 2009

This Wednesday, April 15th, you can participate in a free online event and webinar from TechSoup, Basics for Beginners: Getting Started with Social Media Tools. So you’ve heard about Facebook, Twitter, and other online social networking sites. Whether you’re brand new to Web 2.0 Have any questions? About TechSoup.org.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

These are my links for February 10th through February 11th: Nonprofit SOS: Advertising on nonprofit websites? With the economic down-turn, organizations (for profit and nonprofits) are looking at new ways to bring in additional funding and advertising online is an option many are discussing.

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JANUARY 20, 2012

It could be checking in with people on a location-based social network. This focus on collective participation and 24/7 connectivity has impacted more than just our social lives. For many start ups and even nonprofit groups doing something truly innovative, they totally blow it the first time around.

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JUNE 6, 2012

Salesforce had acquired collaboration tool company Stypi in May 2012, as well as social media monitoring platform Radian6 in March 2011." After all, building and maintaining a meaningful social media presence requires a significant investment of time — and it’s not always easy to measure the return on that investment.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

You can learn more about the workshop and the issues seniors face with social media in the interview below. How did Cambridge Community Television get involved with social media and social media trainings? Social media is a perfect compliment to our public access television channels. The response has been overwhelming.

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JULY 16, 2009

Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays. 4Change or #NPCons (nonprofit consultants) seem like pretty obvious topics.

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APRIL 2, 2009

But, they are struggling with the number of options available and how to differentiate between the tools they are using. So, April’s Net2 Think Tank focuses in on the multiple entry points of engagement used by nonprofits. Won’t you join the conversation? Learn more about the topic and how to participate below.

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JANUARY 15, 2010

7 Things I learned From #Beth53 Fundraiser and PoST Class – Beth's Blog: How Nonprofit Organizations Can Use Social Media to Power Social Networks for Change – Beth shares some great lessons from the fundraising campaign she recently ran for her birthday. "This Thanks for all that you are doing, ARC!

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AUGUST 11, 2010

link] – "As far as we know, it is the first such comprehensive listing of options for causes, nonprofits, and NGOs who need tools to manage volunteers. The 2010 Social Networking Map / Flowtown (@flowtown) – I love maps and I work in social media; so I always love the maps of social media!

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Amy Sample Ward

AUGUST 15, 2011

And now the social networking giant is poised to delve even deeper into users’ messaging activity with a new mobile app with SMS-like functionality." " KnowHow’s impact — Knowhow Nonprofit – Here's a great example of how you can reinvent the way your organization reports it's impact! ."

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Facebook in Online Privacy Breach; Applications Transmitting Identifying Information – WSJ.com – "Many of the most popular applications, or "apps," on the social-networking site Facebook Inc.

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JULY 19, 2010

Net2 Think Tank Round-up: Age Segmentation in Social Networking | NetSquared – "For this month's Net2 Think Tank, we asked you to share your thoughts and best practices for using social media with or for a particular age group. Marketing for Nonprofits: Want to Build Community Online? What do you think?

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 6, 2009

To start with, remember that social media isn’t one of your projects or mission areas. Social media is a tool for you to use to help you achieve your mission. 5 Steps to a Successful Social Media Strategy. Social by Social, a handbook in using social technologies for social impact.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

Last month, I presented at the NCVO Foresight seminar: Changing ICT – what does it mean for your charity with a focus on the future of online revenue generation for nonprofit organizations. Social media is a space where the individual reigns, relationships are required, and conversations are public. So, how do you respond?

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