Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Apparently, the data stays in the container (the social network site) and probably can’t move beyond it. We don’t want to have the same application on multiple social networks. We want applications that can use data from multiple social networks.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2008

It is a remix of the " Cute Cat Theory of Digital Activism " which was the title of a talk given by Ethan Zuckerman at O'Reilly's E-Tech Conference in March, 2008 (notes from Ryan Singel. These are conversations that you want to have behind the firewall. What the heck is the Cute Dog Theory? of Wired Blog).

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Adopt Social Media Challenge Media 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Submitted by Leif Utne.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 30, 2008

It's a place for Scratch users to upload, share, and remix their Scratch projects. ScratchR is a true social network, connecting hundreds of thousands of people--kids and adults--in about 200 countries around the world. Here is the user profile by age circa July 2008 (per this report ). You can also remix other projects.

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Education Generation Remix Community 20

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

Some social media strategists call this step “listening” and it is essential first step in developing your social media strategy. Beth Kanter, “ Ten Free Resources for Social Media Audience Research for Nonprofits. Jeremiah Owyang, Social Network Sites Use Analysis - Compilation of Research Facts. Culture Change.

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Social Media Map Strategy Media 106

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Even though we are well before the ending bell of this year's campaign, there are number of principles that have been in used by other social media infused fundraisers over 2009. Social networks like Twitter connect us with people online who share our interests or passions about making the world a better place.

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Social Media Trend Media Fundraising 107