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The Social Web is Not Flat

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In less than 24 hours, I will be boarding a plane bound for Mumbai to present at the NASSCOM conference called NASSCOM India Leadership where I'll be on a panel on NGO and Social Media as well as lead a discussion at an unconference on whether CEO/Executive Director's should use social media. My cards all have US data.

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Dear Nonprofits, Be Fearless

Care2

And we finally have the workshop session notes up for you to check out. Michael Smith, the Director of the White House''s Social Innovation Fund , spoke to the Unconference after lunch. Michael stressed the need for social change in our country. Be Fearless. We need to get rid of 1/3 of nonprofits.

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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Open Space and Unconference Facilitation. These skills are useful in all group settings, whether it is a meeting, workshop, or conference. There is no better resource than “ The Facilitator’s Guide To Participatory Decision-Making ” by Sam Kaner. (They also offer workshops ). Strategic Dialogue.

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Interview with NTEN's Content Manager: Steph Routh

NTEN

I remember going to an amazing unconference led by Ash Shepherd and Amy Sample Ward a number of years ago in Portland. stalking NTEN since: attending webinars, participating in workshops, etc. Beyond your affiliation and organization, you are a passionate advocate for social change. Inspiration is the fuel of social justice.

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Events Roundup: NetSquared Loves You this February

Tech Soup

Every month NetSquared holds free or low cost educational events for people and organizations who want to use technology for social good. Seattle, WA: Facebook: A Discussion of the Strengths and the Limits of Social Networking. Naples, FL: Social Media Surgery- 501 TechClub SWFL Netsquared. Tuesday, Feburary 4.

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Nonprofit 2.0 Reflections: Sharing Practices Around Listening and Free Agents

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I attend a lot of conferences , but mostly as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, or panelist. Conference , especially the “ unconference sessions “ in Washington, DC on Friday. She shared some insights about the Red Cross’s social media work leading up to Haiti. They had social content.

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Let’s Connect at the NTC!

Amy Sample Ward

Even if you’ve never participated in an ‘unconference’ event like this, no worries! Social Media Veterans (#smvets). Finding Networks and Connections in Social Media – [Juniper] (#netconx). During the workshop, we will present traditional community organizing principles and methods of campaign mapping.

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