Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2009

He is using a tool called " Twibbon " that makes it easy for people to change their avatar to incorporate a visual for a particular cause. Remember the sea of green avatars last summer in support of the Iran ? If I remember correctly, it was Robert Scoble who did it first and others took his cue. What do you think?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 23, 2020

The first “Donate Now” button was released in 1999 by a project of the Tides Foundation called Groundspring (acquired by Network for Good in 2005) and for the next two decades, nonprofit professionals have embraced the study of inspiring people to give online to good causes. 1) Implement Donation Page Best Practices. Page Fundraisers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 15, 2009

I invited her to share her thoughts about cause fatigue and scaling as she launches the Twestival Local. Cause fatigue is something I think about daily; particularly going into our second Twestival this September. For me, Twestival is more than just about events in cities raising money for a cause.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 29, 2006

for Good has some interesting examples up right now of how their tools can be used for good. Answers, "Raise awareness for your cause." Brainstorm innovative ways to benefit your cause." Yahoo Messenger Avatars , "Your Yahoo! . Yahoo Messenger Avatars , "Your Yahoo! Because Yahoo! Discuss issues and events.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 22, 2007

Ed Schipu l, who grew a mustache for children with cancer last week, created a peavator. It all started when Susan Reynolds , a social media maven and artist, was diagnosed with breast cancer and started a blog to write about her experience and used twitter to fight her cancer. See the flickr pool of pea avatar photos.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 22, 2007

Jonathan Fanton, above next to my Second Life avatar, engaged in a discussion with Philip Rosedale (Linden) of Linden labs about the role of civil society in virtual worlds and answered questions from the more than 200 avatars that packed the space. Linden gives the example of American Cancer Society. What's your advice?"

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 6, 2006

the same tools that companies like Apple or Nike would use. ve been exploring Second Life and avatar marketing ??? do you see any possibilities for nonprofits and social causes? ve also been interested in watching what the American Cancer Society has done with its virtual walk-a-thon in Second Life. I see that you???ve

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