Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 29, 2007

Jane Quigley , who I met at Podcamp, tagged me for the Media Snack Meme. As Jane notes, this meme was started by Jeremiah Owyang and has included amazing viewpoints from Connie Reece , Connie Benson , Chris Brogan , among others. Also, I suppose people can also just dip into what they want from this blog. Photo by KellyK.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

when Kathy’s had her second cup and is dying to find the right Facebook article to forward off to her dedicated crew of colleagues who rely on Kathy for the perfect morning meme or share-worthy article. Okay so not every piece of content marketing, blog post (cough) or video can be a Tarantino-esque passion-laden thrill ride.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2014

2) Playing on Memes: The campaign took advantage of social media narcissism for a good cause. It goes beyond what is known as “ newsjacking ,” to analyze public reaction and also have the agility to strike while the iron is hot. (2) 5) Whacky, Goofy, and Fun: “Stunt Philanthropy” has been around for years.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2006

Blame Paul Currion who blogs at humanitarian.info. He started the meme about asking for NGO related resources by pushing it out to Nancy White , Hell's Dire Agent , Jennine , Taran , and Declan. That could be the title of a thriller movie or mystery novel. Nancy tagged Joitske , Brit , and me.

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CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re part of an organization or business, or even just an individual with a blog, chances are you know that you need a presence on Facebook. uses Facebook to share information about upcoming events, share informational blogs, and run advertising campaigns. There are fan pages for media, joke groups, and groups for memes.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 26, 2008

In early May, I wrote a post asking all of you for suggestions for "changebloggers," people who are using their blog, podcast or vlog to raise awareness, to build community, and/or to facilitate readers/listeners/viewers' taking action to make the world a better place. blogging activism nonprofit changeblogger blog

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 5, 2007

And if I was till in Cambodia, I would translated the meme. And, not only that, Gina graciously gave me some of her BlogHer swag to take to Cambodia and this is a perfect way to say Thanks! Photo by Cambodia4kids. Instead, you'll have to settle for some Linux Chix from Cambodia on a ladder. Photo from Cambodia4kids

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 10, 2008

Qui Diaz posted a 3-question Changeblogging Meme , which I'd like to participate in, and I hope you'll pass it on: What is one change - big or small, local or global - you want to see in your lifetime? changeblogger blog activism nonprofit Rather than tag specific bloggers, I say, if you're inspired, pass it on!

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 26, 2007

I was invited by Matt of the Empathy blog to participate in a Book Meme earlier this month and am just getting around to it: Total number of books I own: About 350. I never counted my books before. Last book I read: Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World by Bill Clinton.

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M+R

JULY 6, 2023

Post what you’d normally share on Twitter: A witty quip, a photo or video from an action, a link to your op-ed, or a meme about being the first to the party. If you don’t have an Instagram account, now could be a good time to get started. Take it for a test drive. Look for others like partners and allies.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 28, 2007

Soha El-Borno of Wild Apricot tagged me to participate in the 8 Random Facts About Me Meme. Before I started blogging, podcasting, and consulting for nonprofits, I worked for six years at an arts education nonprofit teaching autobiographical writing to San Francisco public middle school students using storytelling and theater.

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Wild Apricot

OCTOBER 15, 2008

Today is Blog Action Day , when bloggers around the world are asked to bring attention to one social issue. It's the kind of easy feel-good meme that the Internet loves -- and that can reward participating blogs with a boost in web traffic -- but what are the real rewards for the cause? Did you catch the buzz? read more )

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 14, 2006

I got tagged by three different people for the same blogger meme that swirling around the blogosphere. Here's the meme: Publish five little known facts about yourself, and then tag five of your blogger pals to participate. Here's why I started blogging (Thanks Britt). It was a vlog forum where you could post Q&A.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

A huge thank you to all those who participated in the #ThanksAmy meme (on the blog , on Twitter, or on facebook), and especially to my friend and NetSquared Local organizer Ivan Boothe for starting the meme after my departure was first announced , and to Claire and Laney for taking it to the next level. My Next Steps.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 12, 2007

A couple weeks ago Tara Hunt of HorsePigCow tagged me to be a part of the media consumption meme that has been flying around. for social bookmarking and Bloglines for my blog and news feeds. I'd like to hear about the media consumption of Green LA Girl , Vale of Evening Fog , Katya's Nonprofit Marketing Blog and ext337.

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NetWits

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs! In the last 24 hours, I have seen countless blog posts, discussions, and news articles all mocking this current meme for doing nothing to actually prevent child abuse.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2007

I've had this post about a mashup between Idealware , TechSoup , and Social Source Commons in draft and was going over to Deborah Finn's Blog to grab the URL for her excellent post last week about Social Source Commons. So, let's unleash the NpTech Mashup Meme. I also stumbled across her more recent post about NpTech Mashups.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2007

I've been collecting examples of the "hold a sign" meme in flickr and by way of Erin Stojan of RE-AMP I found this example from the American Rights at Work. American Rights At Work Flickr Stream. The Flickr stream is here.

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Tech Soup

APRIL 6, 2015

The Dress became one of the most quickly viral memes that the Internet has ever seen. Meme Me Up, Scotty. Memejacking is simply a type of newsjacking that connects your communications to a meme — that is, a pop culture trend. As communications tactics go, memes are cheap and easy to make.

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Association TV

MARCH 16, 2022

when Kathy’s had her second cup and is dying to find the right Facebook article to forward off to her dedicated crew of colleagues who rely on Kathy for the perfect morning meme or share-worthy article. Okay so not every piece of content marketing, blog post (cough) or video can be a Tarantino-esque passion-laden thrill ride.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 7, 2007

This is a fun meme for user=generated content -- Take a photo of yourself with sign or message related to our campaign or cause. I read a post about user-generated content from the fresh+new blog which is focused on new media in museums. This has also been done by NTEN and Netsquared.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 4, 2006

I've been behind on my reading and blogging due to craziness at work and issues that needed to be attended to with children (don't ask). As a result, been behind with the online/blogging part of my life. Nancy's blog is a combination candy store stocked with high quality dark chocolate and a rabbit hole. NGO/NPTECH Web2.0

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Memes are a fun, easy way to create engaging content, especially for social media. How can we use memes while still respecting copyright and making sure content creators get appropriate credit? What if an educational institution wants to republish a blog post in a textbook? Don't know what to ask? Here are some examples.

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TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

While both posts might be meant inspire, you might have used a meme for one post, but used a news article for another. The post 5 Steps To Increasing Your Facebook Reach appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. For example, you might have two posts that are themes inspiration. Export Facebook insights.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

This technique is the " hold a sign meme " where you ask your community to send photos to flickr of you (or your animal) holding a protest sign. I love the Flickr Hold A Sign Meme - but so far haven't found a great application in Facebook that allows for easy cross posting. The flickr pool of photos is here. Has anyone?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 6, 2006

So, ramble along with me as I think outloud.and blog it. I tagged John Howes of CharityBlog for Nancy White's NGO meme. This leads me to why I tried to tag beyond my borders with the ngo meme. Maybe it is just that blogging gives you a global audience. Sometimes seemingly unrelated events start to suggest a pattern.

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M+R

DECEMBER 8, 2023

” It’s a normal, manageable change—but still one we need to be ready for.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

on the Social Web must come to an end – that until we start paying for premium services ( and staff time ), nonprofits will continue to be at the mercy of for-profit revenue models and non-existent customer service, but that’s another blog post.

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TechImpact

JULY 21, 2014

Try using funny images or memes. The post What NOT To Do On Your Nonprofit’s Next Email Newsletter appeared first on Tech Impact Blog - Leaders in Non-Profit Technology. Too serious of a tone. Show off your creative flair, get funny, get happy, and be different. Come up with some snappy titles and headlines that will attract clicks.

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Have Fun - Do Good

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

A round-up of articles, events, videos and products that caught my eye recently: Do-Gooding Hurricane Sandy: How We're Helping and How You Can Help on the Airbnb blog Food Fall Detox Salad + Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser on Oh She Glows 8 Ways to Get + Stay Well During Cold Season by Meg Worden Wisdom Notes for a Well-Fed Holiday by Rachel Cole Communication (..)

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Whole Whale

AUGUST 16, 2022

Generate Images for Blog Posts. Do you want to add visual interest to your blog posts? By creating custom images for your blog posts, you can make them more visually engaging and easier to understand. This is a great way to stand out on social media and get more people to engage with your posts. Non-stock Photostock Images.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 3, 2009

I first became aware of it from a nonprofit blog meme from 2005 started by Ed Batista. I'm planning to attend and do some live tweeting or blogging at Transparency Camp West later this week as well as a few case studies. How do they use openness and transparency in their job?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Supporters are encouraged to share photos of themselves wearing a hat with the hashtag and say why the campaign is important. This campaign combines the popular selfie with the time honored hold a sign meme. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good? Share the link in the comments.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 25, 2012

Hulk (fill in the blank) Twitter accounts are popping up all over Twitter, the latest Twitter meme. The HULK meme has many variations and spotted easily on many social media channels like pinterest and YouTube to name a few. . That’s the tweet that showed up in my Twitter stream last week it caught my attention.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Blog: hsus.typepad.com. We still use Twitter a bit to talk about our programs, we participate and create our own memes like “ #felinefriday ”, but we focus on listening and responding to what people are already talking about. Organization: The Humane Society of the United States. Organization Size: 11 million supporters, 500+ staff.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

The Hold A Sign Meme. The “Hold A Sign” meme has been around for almost ten years. Catie Clune asked me to participate in a “hold a sign meme” campaign her organization is running to Save Marin’s Coho. In this case, they targeted businesses and companies that serve anglers to participate.

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Wild Apricot

AUGUST 1, 2007

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