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Learning In Public On Wikis

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m just beginning a new crop of peer learning projects for nonprofits to learn the practice of being networked nonprofits and use social media effectively at Zoetica and through my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation. Three Different Designs for Public Learning On Wiki. Photo by Beth Kanter.

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DIY Online Collaboration: Wikis

Tech Soup

If creating such a resource seems out of your league, you might want to consider building a wiki. What Is a Wiki? A wiki is a website maintained collaboratively by a community of contributors focusing on a particular subject or project. By far the most recognized wiki is Wikipedia. Building a Wiki.

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Wiki Syntax madness

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Wiki Syntax madness November 26, 2007 As most people deeply imbedded in Web 2.0, I am an avid Wiki user. And I contribute to varied other wikis, which are on varied other wiki platforms.

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A Wiki Tribute to Stephanie McAuliffe

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This post is my personal tribute – and a request to send her some good wishes on the Stephanie McAuliffe Wiki. One of my big projects during my first year at Packard was to co-author the Networked Nonprofit with Alison Fine. Please take a minute and wish her well on her next adventure on the Stephanie McAuliffe wiki!

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Attention Nonprofit Wiki Users: Let's Desconstruct Your Wiki!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I put a question on Twitter, " What are your best Wiki adoption tips? But, I'd love to see a range of examples that de-construct the development of a wiki in a nonprofit setting. The use of wikis for communities of practice, behind the firewall, to support project teams, to reduce email, or whatever is becoming more common.

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What’s in My Inbox | How do you steward your monthly donors?

Pamela Grow

With the overall decline in both donors and dollars, smart nonprofits are recognizing the importance of monthly giving programs. I’ve been a monthly donor to Wiki since 2022. Download this annotated example to see what Wiki does right…and what I’d do differently. No, it’s not the theme you decide upon.

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TechSoup Community Team Wiki Launch

Tech Soup

TechSoup exists not only to provide nonprofits with technology, but also to connect them to the resources they need to use it. We're excited to announce a brand new window into what we do and what we're discovering with the launch of our Community Team Wiki. Tell us what you think of the new wiki in the comments!

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