Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 19, 2009

I just got back from BlogHer , the largest gathering of female bloggers in America. It's the 5th year of the conference and has grown from a scrappy, homegrown, volunteer effort to a nationally renowned, corporate-sponsored conference. You can get up-to-speed with BlogHer '09 through their official liveblogs. retail purchases.

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MARCH 6, 2009

Americans tend to define themselves by their work. Cross-posted from BlogHer. How many times have you gone to a party and been asked, "What do you do?" When you lose your job, you can lose not only your cash flow, but also your confidence. What's one answer to the unemployment blues? Recommend someone on LinkedIn.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 20, 2009

In December, Fast Company published an article called " The Most Influential Women in Web 2.0 " featuring about a dozen amazing women who work in the Web 2.0 The list included BlogHer founders Elisa Camahort Page, Jory Des Jardins, and Lisa Stone. works for Livingston Communications and leads their social good efforts.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 5, 2008

In June, I will start full-time at the social marketing firm based in Washington, DC where I've been completing a fellowship, working on the client team representing the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Academics and work aside, my passion is working with and on behalf of nonprofits. Tell me about your thesis.

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MARCH 13, 2009

Join our panelists, who have successfully championed social media initiatives, for a discussion of what works and what doesnt when it comes to selling social media to your boss or clients. The advocacy work of the American Farmland Trust will be covered, including some surprises about SEM. Panelist: Tara Hunt, Intuit 7.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 8, 2008

Real Time Representation - How Social Media is Changing the Face of Government submitted by Erica O'Grady 2008 marked the year of the first Twitter from inside the Oval Office. As more and more politicians dive into the world of Social Media, the way we communicate and interact with our local and national representatives is changing.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2008

Last week, after the election, BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone, asked What Will You Do To Change America? On October 21, 2008, I interviewed Marianne Manilov, the National Team Leader at The Engage Network, about their work. A team of us said, "We would study what works in citizen engagement."

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