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My life as an (almost) ex-Technology Consultant

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

I’ve been doing this work for more than 10 years now, full time for about seven of those years. I got to be a geek, and feel like I was really making a difference in the workings of organizations, and, hopefully, in people’s lives. I want to smell the sweat of working for change in our society, from the inside out. {

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Britt Bravo and I will be at Making Media Connections in Chicago June 11-12th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For the past three years, I've had the pleasure of working closely with Britt Bravo at BlogHer and Netsquared. I can't say enough how much I enjoy working with Britt - she rocks. June 11-12th we will both be speaking at the 2008 Making Media Connections Conference. We rarely get any face time. in Chicago. in Chicago.

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Giving When You're Unemployed: It Could Make You Happier and Wealthier

Have Fun - Do Good

Americans tend to define themselves by their work. In contrast, many philosophical and religious teachings have asserted that it is giving that leads to prosperity. Cross-posted from BlogHer. How many times have you gone to a party and been asked, "What do you do?" What's one answer to the unemployment blues?

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Meet A Social Butterfly Who Cares About Nonprofits Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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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Top 10 SXSW Interactive Panels Your Nonprofit Should Attend - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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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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29-Day Giving Challenge: An Interview with Cami Walker

Have Fun - Do Good

I'll be starting the challenge again on October 30, 2008 so that the 29th day of my challenge will be on November 27, 2008, American Thanksgiving. Below is an edited transcript of an interview from October 11, 2008 with Cami Walker, the founder of the 29-Day Giving Challenge, which you can also listen to on the Big Vision Podcast.