Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

There’s these kids sitting at the other lunch tables in our global cafeteria. Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). Doing good isn’t our job, it’s everyone’s.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

In-world speakers from nonprofits who spoke about their work included Evonne Heyning from Camp Darfur, Barry Joseph from Global Kids , Lori Bell from the Library Alliance , and Marc Sirkin from LLS. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life.

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OCTOBER 29, 2007

Also in the running and campaigning hard are (in alphabetical order) Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation; Citizens for Global Solutions, Faithful Security; Genocide Intervention Network; Global Green USA; National Religious Campaign Against Torture; and Women’s Action for New Directions.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Use mini celebs - a columnist in a local newspaper or magazine may not be a global sensation, but he or she does have a large, captive audience. Their creativity may inspire others. If you can get them to write about your cause in a column, they may be able to recruit donors for you.

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AUGUST 16, 2008

This Is Why Im Hot" instead of "Global Warming is Serious") or interesting tags can increase the number of people who click on your video. YouTube has an incredibly diverse and engaged global community who not only post videos, but interact with each other through text comments, video responses, and messages.

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JULY 14, 2008

This Is Why Im Hot" instead of "Global Warming is Serious") or interesting tags can increase the number of people who click on your video. YouTube has an incredibly diverse and engaged global community who not only post videos, but interact with each other through text comments, video responses, and messages.

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