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Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Social Networking and Web Tools for Chicago Nonprofits. Paul Baker, Webitects; Kara Carell, 501 Tech Club Chicago/Interfaith Youth Core; Todd McMeen, CitizenPowered.org. Described her organizational's first conversations - our audience is on Facebook and why aren't we there? Before content, you need to know your audience.

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6 Creative Program Ideas for Arts & Cultural Organizations

Connection Cafe

On a recent trip to Chicago, I checked out the Museum of Contemporary Art. Plus, I know the next time I’m in Chicago, the museum will be a totally different experience, so I’m highly motivated to go back. If I lived in Chicago, I’d be constantly popping in to check out what’s new. Share your experiences in the comments below!

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Guest Post: Nell Taylor on the Chicago Underground Library

Museum 2.0

Last month, I got a chance to talk with Nell Taylor, founder of the Chicago Underground Library. Nell will be responding to comments on this blog and can also be reached here. The shelvers tonight come from the ranks of the Chicago Public Library and the Chicago Public Schools’ libraries.

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Notes About Mobile, Digital Trends, and Social Media Leadership from Knight Digital Media Center Workshop

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I was in Chicago to facilitate a session as part of Knight Digital Media Center’s Digital Strategy for Community Foundations and Nonprofits workshop. ” Lots of comments pros and cons. ” Survey your audience 5-6 months about mobile usage (yes it changes that fast!) Applebee’s fired Chelsea.

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Improve Your Fundraising Approach and Skills at NetSquared Meetups

Tech Soup

Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising ; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions ; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans. Chicago, Illinois: Net Neutrality. The link need to be like so: Africa.

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Online Fundraising Ideas (7 Strategies & 63% More Donations)

Nonprofits Source

Custom Facebook Audiences. Custom Facebook audiences are an effective way to leverage your existing email lists. They work by matching your database with Facebook, creating a custom audience. Environmental activists divided donors into audiences based on time spent as an activist: 0-6 month activist. 6-12 month activist.

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What We Talk About When Talk About Open Data

Tech Soup

Five years ago, the city of Portland, Oregon followed the precedent set by San Francisco and Chicago when it opened its data to developers. Here in the U.S., local governments are using open data to improve their services. It's neither in-depth nor comprehensive, but it's a start. You can read it for free at on our website.

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