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The Drumbeat of Bad News in the Nonprofit and Philanthropy Sector and A Couple of Glimmers of Hope

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Some are focusing on capacity building and providing last minute advice on getting the most out of the current giving season. Mom Advice did that earlier this fall and her results have nothing less than spectacular. And maybe you want to take things into your own hands and do something. Here's one for you.

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Second Life: Issue Awareness Raising Campaigns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" He goes on to offer some advice: Get to know the community first. Actress and activist Mia Farrow will discuss and answer questions about the worsening situation in Darfur and neighboring Chad at a virtual press event in Second Life. "Don't forget the real world" contains such a superior, pejorative tone. Provide Hope.

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Machinima Festival and NTC Video Contest

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In fact, there's an NTEN Affinity Group for video blogging where you can get advice, ask questions, or share what you know. AmaBe Cheeky stars in this one with Zeke Poutine, In Kenzo and the janjaweed of Camp Darfur. I'd also like to point out a video genre that has been used for social change: machimina.

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Best of Beth's Blog 2008: Finding The Top Ten Posts In Less Than Five MInutes!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Be A Voice for Darfur: Great Example of A Multi-Channel Campaign. Advice on How To Not Pitch Bloggers. How Do Social Networks Incorporate the Ladder of Engagement. Spell my Twitter Name Correctly. Intergenerational Wired Fundraisers: A Conversation. How To Think Like A Nonprofit Social Marketing Genius.

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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frogloop: what advice do you have for nonprofits using YouTube to effectively advance their mission? The other piece of advice is to keep YouTube videos reasonably short (under five minutes is ideal). What advice do you have for nonprofits that are considering developing their own video content? Which is better for nonprofits ?

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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frogloop: what advice do you have for nonprofits using YouTube to effectively advance their mission? The other piece of advice is to keep YouTube videos reasonably short (under five minutes is ideal). What advice do you have for nonprofits that are considering developing their own video content? Which is better for nonprofits ?

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Oxfam America and HSUS: Not just Talking about Social Media, Using It

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Tim says MySpace is not good for fundraising, although we have seen some examples of orgs running successful fundraising campaigns, such as Dollars for Darfur. They also suggest: make it personal, using your real voice; don’t reprint press releases or other web stories; be concise (advice I am not following here ).

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