2011, Law, Media and Social - Nonprofit Technology

Guest Post: Infusing “Social” into Social Justice Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 31, 2012

Infusing Social Into Social Justice Organizations – Guest Post by Daniel Jae-Won Lee, Executive Director of the Levi Strauss Foundation. Time Magazine provocatively named “The Protester” as its 2011 “Person of the Year” for its riveting influence on last year’s social and political events.

Social

Social Organization San Francisco California

The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JANUARY 17, 2014

Such action, the Court decided, didn’t constitute copyright infringement because it was fair use , that is, a limitation and exception to the exclusive rights granted by copyright law to the author of a creative work. It affected every step of the evolution of digital media—from the VCR to the digital video recorder to YouTube.

Copyright

Copyright Law Accessibility Library

Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Marketing to Media-Savvy Gen Y: Transparency, Authenticity – Advertising Age – News – "They entered the consumer market during the stormiest economic climate since the Great Depression. " Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media – frogloop – "Can I be honest? However, just today a.ly

Skype

Skype Web Bookmarking Law

Webinars

How To Cultivate Community Affinity Throughout The Generosity Journey

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Lucy Bernholz Named Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2013

A thought leader in the intersection of philanthropy, law, policy, and technology, Bernholz writes about the business of giving in books, articles, and her award-winning blog, Philanthropy2173.com. In 2011, Bernholz sold her consulting firm, Blueprint Research & Design, Inc.

Foundation

Foundation Philanthropy Literacy Law

Using Pinterest To Raise Awareness About Violence Against Women in Nigeria

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 4, 2012

I was going to write something patriotic about social media, but I got an email from Mari Tikkanen with story about her recent experience working with maternal/reproductive health organizations and human rights NGOs in Nigeria for the MacArthur Foundation. Happy Fourth of July! LACVAW also hope to raise global awareness.

Nigeria

Nigeria Awareness Raise Alternative

From Gartner: Five Laws for Exploring Virtual Worlds

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2007

By the end of 2011, 80 percent of active Internet users (and Fortune 500. Gartner's five laws for exploring virtual worlds at the enterprise level. First Law: Virtual worlds are not games, but neither are they a parallel universe (yet). Second Law: Behind every avatar is a real person Third Law: Be relevant and add value.

Gartner

Gartner Law Virtual Second Life

Community-Driven Social Impact: Presentation, Case Studies, and Workshop

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 22, 2011

Last week was the 2011 Nonprofit Technology Conference and not only did I have the pleasure of presenting a couple sessions, it was also my first NTC as a staffer, as I joined NTEN earlier this month. I had a really wonderful time, and the Community-Driven Social Impact session was terrific! Presentation. So, what is that opportunity?

Case Study

Case Study Community Impact Studies

Digital Communications: A Wise Investment

ASU Lodestar Center

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

Consider sharing information about successful programs in other states, sending kudos to other nonprofit executives in your community, and serving as a resource for other social service organizations. This mix of information about the community, as well as your organization, will make your social networking efforts a success.

Communication

Communication Digital Social Media Phoenix

Amnesty International at 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Many other human rights and social issues were added in the following decades: ending the death penalty, advancing women’s and children’s rights, holding the rights of refugees, migrants and asylum seekers, and protecting LGBT rights. I especially heard strong interest in building the Amnesty movement in Latin America and Asia.

International

International Asia Global University

Nonprofit Technology News for February 2014

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

This time I’ll review some new developments in privacy and security, social media, cloud computing, digital inclusion, gaming for good, and the new tech blog, Re/code. Microsoft has run the campaign since 2011, but it seems to have deeper resonance this year. Re/code is a project of Vox Media that also publishes The Verge.

News

News Technology Game Cancer

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 15, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 15, 2011 Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead and Manage a Nonprofit Organization posted by Laura L. NMI students agree; however, they additionally rank high their interest in learning about strategic planning, board governance, grant writing, marketing, program evaluation, and social entrepreneurship.

Research

Research Arizona Literacy Studies

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, Your Tax.

ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 10, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, June 10, 2011 Research Friday: Really, Your Tax Exemption has been Revoked? June 10, 2011 10:10 AM xicoarteycultura said. June 10, 2011 10:36 AM Rudnick said. June 10, 2011 2:35 PM Mark Hager said. Shawn: The law is too cut and dry on distribution of charitable assets. posted by Mark Hager, Ph.D.

Research

Research Arizona Arkansas Phoenix

Sparkly Shoed Convio Superstar

Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

While I was attending the Direct Marketing Association of Washington’s Social Media Day a few months ago, I decided to strike up a conversation with one ofthe presenters. And here we are… Tania Luciow is a lover of sparkly flats, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund , and Convio.

Convio

Convio Law Pledge National

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Lost Your Tax-Exemption? What Next ?

ASU Lodestar Center

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Disclaimer Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Lost Your Tax-Exemption? 4] If your organization’s tax-exempt status is automatically revoked, it is no longer tax exempt under federal law, and may be required to file one of the following federal income tax returns and pay any applicable income taxes: Form 1120, U.S.

Files

Files Arizona Philanthropy Americorp

Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

Tech Soup

JULY 20, 2011

Trends in mobile phones , social media , cloud computing , open data , e-government and e-governance , new applications, and open and developing Internet standards have increased the importance of ICT to multiple actors, which include CSOs. Net neutrality has been enshrined in law in the Netherlands and Chile. Not convinced yet?

Government

Government Policy Internet Chile

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

ASU Lodestar Center

APRIL 1, 2011

Disclaimer Friday, April 1, 2011 Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving? In the end, he or she comes to see the world differently — and support social endeavors — because of the relationships he or she has formed with the people struggling to make a living and striving to make a difference. It's a nice trade.

Research

Research People Giving Arizona

Vietnam and Indonesia Join TechSoup Asia’s Growing Family

Tech Soup

MAY 31, 2013

TechSoup Asia Asia is a nonprofit collaborative venture between TechSoup Global and its local nonprofit organization partners, Connecting Up Australia and the Hong Kong Council of Social Service. Founder and CEO Veronica Colondam was honored as the Social Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young in 2011.

Indonesia

Indonesia Vietnam Papua New Guinea Asia

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 24, 2010

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Friday, December 24, 2010 Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011 Having a mentor is one of the best things you can do to advance your career as a leader. So, decide today to secure a mentor who will work with you during 2011.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). All great advice for leaders and managers as we start 2011.

Kansas City

Kansas City Mentoring Kansas Advice

Can You Measure Love?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The idea of moving Valentine’s Day away from dinner reservations and singles awareness towards a day of generous acts began in 2011 by Sasha Dichter , Scott Case, Ellen McGirt, and Network for Good’s Katya Andresen. The premise is simple. Today, think about you can be generous and then…just…be generous.

Measure

Measure Metrics Seattle Social Media

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). As we near the last quarter of 2010, its wise to think about how we can make our businesses stronger in 2011. Then, use the web and social networking for research. And, how often?

Place

Place Management Program Mentoring

Why Apple isn't the Nonprofit App Grinch | Nonprofit Trends with.

sgEngage

DECEMBER 10, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking Why Apple isn’t the Nonprofit App Grinch Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 10th, 2010 Nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter isn’t happy with Apple at the moment. And is probably doomed to meet the same fate.

Trend

Trend Nonprofit Blackbaud Aggregator

What To Think About For Next Year

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2010

. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Sunday, October 17, 2010 What To Think About For Next Year Hopefully, 2011 will be better for most businesses. Then, use the web and social networking for research. Then, call a meeting to discuss those solutions.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

20 New Words Every Leader Should Know

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees.

Place

Place Work Mentoring Kansas City

What Facebook Knows | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a.

sgEngage

DECEMBER 7, 2010

All Blackbaud Blogs Contact Us Blackbaud.com About Nonprofit Trends Books Research Reports Speaking What Facebook Knows Posted by Steve MacLaughlin on December 7th, 2010 Think about all the things people post on Facebook or any other social networking website. There will be an inevitable collision between search and social recommendation.

Trend

Trend Facebook Blackbaud Feeds

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 15, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Leadership

Leadership Communication Kansas City Mentoring

How To Produce An Effective Company Blog

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Companies

Companies Effective Mentoring Kansas City

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 4, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Tuesday, January 4, 2011 Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research. Dont Praise.

Giving

Giving Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 23, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Leadership

Leadership Management Mentoring Kansas City

New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 17, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Goal

Goal Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). The law of candor. Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Leadership

Leadership Question Mentoring Kansas City

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Mentoring

Mentoring Tips Kansas City Kansas

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

Eric Jacobsen Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

email

email Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Evaluation

Evaluation Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Be An Open Leader

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JUNE 2, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research. Great read.

Open

Open Kansas City Mentoring Kansas

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Skills

Skills International Communication Mentoring

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Skills

Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Volunteering

Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Thursday, January 6, 2011 Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Volunteer

Volunteer Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Eric Jacobsen Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Survey

Survey Mentoring Kansas City Attitude

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Eric Jacobsen Blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Story

Story Mentoring Kansas City Kansas

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

Eric Jacobsen Blog

APRIL 26, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Mentoring

Mentoring Kansas City Kansas Leadership

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

Eric Jacobsen Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2010

What youll read is primarily based on what Ive learned from a variety of mentors, co-workers and supervisors over the past 30 years. -- Eric Jacobson -- formerly a Senior Vice President at Penton Media in Overland Park, Kansas (Kansas City, MO). Then, use the web and social networking for research.

Kansas City

Kansas City Kansas Help Mentoring

Guest Post: Infusing “Social” into Social Justice Organizations

The Case for Copyright Exceptions and Fair Use

Webinars

Trending Sources

Great reads from around the web on October 14th

Webinars

Lucy Bernholz Named Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation

Using Pinterest To Raise Awareness About Violence Against Women in Nigeria

From Gartner: Five Laws for Exploring Virtual Worlds

Community-Driven Social Impact: Presentation, Case Studies, and Workshop

Digital Communications: A Wise Investment

Amnesty International at 50

Nonprofit Technology News for February 2014

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: What It Takes to Lead.

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Really, Your Tax.

Sparkly Shoed Convio Superstar

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Lost Your Tax-Exemption? What Next ?

Don’t Be Fooled by Abstract Jargon: Internet Governance and ICT Policy

ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

Vietnam and Indonesia Join TechSoup Asia’s Growing Family

Resolve To Find A Mentor In 2011

A Maxim For Leaders For 2011

Can You Measure Love?

Is Your Crisis Management Program In Place?

Why Apple isn't the Nonprofit App Grinch | Nonprofit Trends with.

What To Think About For Next Year

20 New Words Every Leader Should Know

"Great Places To Work" Employee Perks

What Facebook Knows | Nonprofit Trends with Steve MacLaughlin | a.

Reach Communications & Leadership Expert David Grossman Via His.

How To Produce An Effective Company Blog

Are You Doing All You Can To Retain Your Employees?

Give Positive Feedback. Don't Praise.

What's The First Leadership Book You Would Give To A New Manager?

New Book Shows You How To Set A Goal And Then Reach That Goal

How Do You Answer These Leadership Questions?

3 Coaching And Mentoring Tips

Find The Ideal Tone For Your Emails

How To Avoid 8 Common Performance Evaluation Pitfalls

How To Be An Open Leader

How To Improve Your Internal Communication Skills

How To Talk About Poor Performance With An Employee

Honor The Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. By Volunteering

How To Write An Employee Satisfaction And Engagement Survey

Keys To Telling A Good Story In Your Presentations

Engage Your Employees.Especially Now

Ask Your Customers To Help You Write Your Strategic Plan

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