Have Fun - Do Good

JANUARY 6, 2010

Below is my 5th annual list of favorite do-good books that I read in 2009, but this year I'm calling it my Have Fun Do Good Book list. Although I've been a sponsor of a "sister" for the past two years, and am familiar with the organization's work, to prepare for the interview I read her riveting memoir, Between Two Worlds.

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Fun Green Podcast Interview 55

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. Interview Experts. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 254

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2012

You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page. The way they're titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview. Today is the 6th anniversary of the Big Vision Podcast! Happy listening!

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

Do you have a branded online community for your organization or project? We have compiled this list through interviews with public- and private-sector leaders; analysis of initiatives, organizations and government programs; reviews of industry and mainstream news coverage; and submissions from thousands of online participants."

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Web Bookmarking Philanthropy Open Source 105

Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

It's your last chance to vote for your favorite 2009 CNN Hero ! A "Blue Ribbon Panel" selected the 2009 Top Ten CNN Heroes out of 9,000 nominations, and now you can choose the 2009 CNN Hero of the Year from their Top Ten. You can watch videos about each hero, and learn more about their stories on the 2009 CNN Heroes voting page.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

For the past five years I've had the amazing opportunity to interview 56 changemakers for the Big Vision Podcast who I think have big visions for a better world. I come away from each interview energized and inspired You can view all of the interviews, and subscribe to the show, on iTunes , or on the Big Vision Podcast's landing page.

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Interview Podcast San Francisco Director 58

NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2011

I recommend that you find an agency that compliments the style of your organization and that can deliver on time and on budget. The game was released in the fall of 2009 and has had more than 20 million plays. If an organization was thinking about creating their first online game, what tips would you give them?

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Game Director Interview Marketing 89

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I’ve been going every year since 2009 to cover the event on my blog. Out of all the amazing speakers and discussions , I was lucky enough to sit down with Barb Newhouse, President & Chief Executive Officer. And, our entire organization kicked into high gear.” There was one day in August where I did 30 interviews.”

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Amy Sample Ward

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Worldchanging: Bright Green: Worldchanging Interview: Jean Russell on Thrivability - Great interview with Jean Russell at Worldchanging! After that talk (which you can hear via the above link), I asked Jean to join me in a brief but enlightening Worldchanging interview." Find me on Delicious for more!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

I have been tracking this giving day since its first Giving Day back in 2009 and every year do a debrief post or interview. Total organizations: 5,544 (a 25% increase over 2013). While I am thrilled that we broke our record for dollars raised, the growth in donors and organizations are the numbers that I am over the moon about.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 20, 2010

Below are links to conversations with 48 big visionaries who I've interviewed for the Big Vision Podcast over the last four years. Please note that because the interviews take place over four years, some people's work and lives may have changed. The way they are titled below is how they were listed at the time of the interview.

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Podcast Interview San Francisco Director 41

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 7, 2012

in August 2009 and within a few months came to the conclusion that blogging had been the missing piece in my social media campaigns. has turned out to be the glue that holds it (the “Nonprofit Organizations” brand) all together and makes it work, surprisingly. Interview Experts. That first month Nonprofit Tech 2.0

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Content Ideas Nonprofit Interview 117

Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 19, 2009

February 18, 2009 was the 3rd anniversary of the Big Vision Podcast ! A big thanks to everyone who listens to the program, and reads the interview transcripts here on Have Fun * Do Good. I've listed all of the interviews below with links to the audio and the transcripts. Co-Editor, Reproduce and Revolt!

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Interview San Francisco Green Podcast 40

Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

I was interviewed recently by Petra Kroon , a blogger focused on social media and entrepreneurship in The Netherlands, in which she asked some really great questions, including what I thought the trend would be for social entrepreneurship in 2010 as well as where we may be in 25 years. Tags: interview issues. Tools: Builders and Users.

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Change Technology India Social 108

Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2011

—– I’ve recently shared a couple interviews exploring two case studies of really successful online fundraising campaigns: SXSW4Japan Raises Over $120,000 and $100,000 in Three Days with #TeamAutism. Online fundraising revenue grew overall by 14% between 2009 and 2010. Both of them involved celebrities.

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Celebrate Impact Fundraising Pakistan 201

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 5, 2008

I’ve been helping a client hire a temporary project manager, and so in the interview process one of the questions I ask is how people keep up with change in the field. And, in a bigger picture way, how important do you think it is for people who work with nonprofit organizations on technology issues to keep up?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

The client is quite knowledgeable about their organization, mission, and goals for a project, but often not knowledgeable about technology. The role I play most often currently is providing a clear and understandable avenue between the client and a technology vendor (such as web or database development shop).

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Thanks for answering my post from last week, Who Should I Interview for the Big Vision Podcast? Kimberly Wilson , Tranquil Space Foundation ( I interviewed Kimberly in November 2009 ) Lisa Rose Starner, Burdock and Rose Megan Webb, Oakland Animal Services Organizers of S. I'm loving hearing all of your ideas.

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New Mexico Mexico Oakland Kenya 61

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

How is it being organized? On February 12, 2009, Twitter users will meet up in over 100 plus cities to socialize offline, meet other Twitter users, enjoy some fun, have a few drinks, and raise money for charity: water. Decentralized event organizing, it's grassroots and anyone can organize a local event.

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Organization Synchronous Fundraising Social Media 70

Connection Cafe

JANUARY 28, 2010

I’m connected in different ways to numerous nonprofit organizations. On the professional side, I’ve interviewed many industry professionals for articles, case studies, best practices guides, white papers and more. Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Multi-Channel Engagement. Coordinate your efforts. They asked.

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Channel Lesson Learning Haiti 32

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2012

One core belief has driven the Organizational Effectiveness program for nearly 30 years: Organizations are more effective at meeting their goals when they have thoughtful strategy, strong leadership, and sound management. Assessment of 46 OE grants to networks awarded 2009-2011, conducted by Monitor Institute (2012).

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Effective Program Work Review 96

Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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Social Media Twitter Action Advocacy 68

Whole Whale

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Platform Fee: Free Transaction Fee: Free Setup Fee: Free Commitment: None Integration: PayPal, Stripe, Salesforce Podcast interview with the CEO of Give Lively: Givebutter. More than 1,000 organizations later and they still focus on simplified solutions with an attractive pricing structure. Don’t play the “That Way You Have It” game.

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NTEN

JANUARY 27, 2009

I get a lot of calls from organizations looking for consultants to help them with their fundraising databases. He points out several great restaurants in the interview: Spork. I also get a lot of calls from consultants looking for advice on how best to thrive in the nonprofit space. The Blue Plate.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

MARCH 19, 2007

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. If I had it to do over again, I would have started a nonprofit technology organization 10 years ago. And, I think I did that. It will be interesting to see how things evolve. 3 Beth 03.19.07

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 21, 2010

Despite these challenges, I became one of the organization’s top fundraisers in Northern California that year. (I And who better to push them along than the organization behind the event! Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2009: Participant Fundraising. I have a history with your organization. I also finished the marathon!).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 30, 2013

OE grants help nonprofits strengthen their leadership, organizations, and networks. They can, for example, provide executive directors with leadership training, organizations with skills and tools to develop strategic plans, and networks with training on the latest technologies to scale their work across the globe.

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Celebrate Foundation Chapter Social Media 116

NetWits

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

Check my interview (video at bottom) to hear more from Joel. I recommend that you find an agency that compliments the style of your organization and that can deliver on time and on budget. The game was released in the fall of 2009 and has had more than 20 million plays. We talked games, games, games. Start with a great idea.

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Game Austin Pledge Measure 126

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

They expect to make up the difference in revenue that they got from licenses from services sold to a greater number of organizations that would not have been customers otherwise. It’s open source, and it is yet another option for organizations – and it is an open source replacement for Raiser’s Edge. How cool is that?

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Open Source Open Tools Free 111

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

KD Paine and I had the pleasure of interviewing the Arlene McCrehan social media team at Goodwill for our soon to be launched book, Measuring the Networked Nonprofit. Goodwill uses measurement and learning in its evolution into a networked nonprofit. How has your organization measured the effectiveness and success of using Twitter?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

OCTOBER 27, 2006

Getting Attention talks about boosting blog coverage – it can have good offline benefits for your organization. I was also wondering if I could do a quick audio interview with you on this topic. And sure, I’ll be glad to be interviewed. David Maister asks " What do consultants know? 4 Beth 11.01.06

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

This is more art than science, but you may want to consider " behavior-based interviewing ". It's also helpful to know how other organizations are handling their IT staffing needs. Netscape has distributed more product (at last count, 60 million copies of its Web browser) and generated more revenue than any software startup in history.

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Technology Nptech Job PDF 44

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 20, 2015

and the first global Internet networking organization for women, Webgrrls International. Aliza and I ran into each other again in 2009 at the first Wisdom 2.0 We’re coming together to tell our own stories and the stories of nonprofit organizations around wellness in the workplace in the Digital Age.

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Alaska Nonprofit Internet Exercise 50

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 9, 2013

” I was lucky enough to meet and interview Patton in 2009. Key Informant/Stakeholder Surveys and Interviews. Patton who is often referred to as the “Grandfather of Developmental Evaluation” and any starting point for understanding the methods begins with his book, “ Developmental Evaluation.”

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 29, 2012

He is now the CEO of Growing Power , an organization that develops community food systems. In 2008, Will was named a John D. and Katherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellow, a "genius grant," only the second farmer ever to be so honored. You can listen and subscribe to the Big Vision Podcast via iTunes , or on the player above.

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Kenya Wisconsin Childhood Movie 83

Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

While working toward his master’s degree at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Cohn worked as an Editor at newassignment.net , which focused on citizen journalism and ways news organizations could explore the social web. On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us for the Big Vision Podcast.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

You can learn more about Jennifer's work by reading my January 2009 interview with her on Have Fun Do Good , or listening to it on the Big Vision Podcast. All of the TranquiliT products are made of bamboo and organic cotton, and are sweatshop free and sewn in the United States. class at Hipline.

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