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My Goals For 2009

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've had a post in draft for a couple of weeks now about some personal/professional goals or my New Year's resolutions for 2009. I read Chris Brogan's " Your 3 Goals for 2009 " and I loved his process. Think of how you want to be successful in 2009. A Beginner’s Guide to Making Your Site More Usable. score out of 5.0).

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Great reads from around the web on April 15th

Amy Sample Ward

Change the Web Challenge: Finalists Announced - I'm really excited about the 24 Finalists in the Change the Web Challenge - this Challenge called for new applications that use Social Actions' API which aggregates and surfaces all kinds of actionable opportunities from around the web. " Does social media help you find a job?

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Interview: John Brennan of OpenAction

Amy Sample Ward

I recently had the opportunity to connect with John Brennan , the driving force behind OpenAction.org , which empowers individuals and organizations by helping them tell the world about the positive impact their actions have. In June 2009, John decided to sell nearly everything he owned and set out for New York City (via San Diego).

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Great reads from around the web on February 11th

Amy Sample Ward

Oxfam in Haiti – Google Maps – This is a great example of how you can use a tool like Google Maps to tell a story and provide easy access to information – great job Oxfam! "Oxfam This map shows some of the sites where Oxfam is providing water and sanitation, as well as employment through the cash-for-work program.

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Happy National Volunteer Week - Guest Post by Chris Noble

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

After all, volunteers are the lifeblood of most nonprofits, and with 64 Million volunteers taking the time to give back in 2009, National Volunteer Week is as much about thanking volunteers as encouraging them to come back. OK then, for the rest of you, here are 10 sites you can use to find the volunteer opportunity that suit you best.

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Highlights from the 2009 eNonprofit Benchmarks Study - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Email: While more than 35 percent of American adults now have a profile on at least one social networking site – the best way to reach supporters is still email. Emails sent to activists who had recently taken action on a given issue received 3x the response rate of regular full-list actions. Here are the highlights.

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Oregon Foundation looking for a Million Dollar Idea

Amy Sample Ward

In November 2009, Oregon was identified as one of the 10 states in most fiscal peril by the Pew Center on the States. Sharp declines in construction severely affected Oregon’s wood products industry and the state experienced high tech manufacturing job losses in the recession.

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