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A Few Reviews of The Networked Nonprofit

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I met Claire Murray almost five years ago this month when I was working as a consultant for the Community Technology Center Networks to do training for human service agencies that provided homeless services. Claire was working with the Cyber Cafe @ Malden Square. I trained her staff on how to blog. I like point 5 about interns.

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The Ultimate Guide to Volunteer Recruitment: 15+ Strategies

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They walk dogs at your animal shelter, ask for donations on your behalf, and spend their Saturday afternoons tutoring students. For example, if teaching is your profession, you might feel most comfortable and fulfilled when spending your volunteering time tutoring young students. Students make great volunteers! Tap into schools.

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Time to Give a Little

ASU Lodestar Center

You want to help the homeless? I’m a grad student, after all! And being a grad student means I’ve got more than a few limitations, economically speaking. In fact, I think your cause is fantastic. Rescue dogs? Make sure everyone has access to clean water? I’m on board! Other reality: I don’t have the time or money for your cause.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: Why Do People Stop Giving?

ASU Lodestar Center

And I tell my students that Ill give to any of the worthy causes they pour their hearts into, but they have to ask me in person (not on Facebook)! Currently (on my lowly grad student budget), I only give money to one nonprofit org. What Next — Charles Best is "Character Approved" Twitter Updates Powered by Blogger.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Research Friday: "Executive Compensation"

ASU Lodestar Center

Or, "Please give this family a place to stay for the night; and why dont you see if you can eliminate homelessness in the meantime?" I know from my own personal experience as a nonprofit student, I really had to educate myself in order to change my perspective about fair compensation.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Guide your students to conversations and resources. Collaboration on student projects or other ways. Bloggers frequently link to and comment on other blogs, creating the type of immediate connection one would have in a conversation. Start by genuinely complimenting the blogger in some way and point out where you do agree.

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A Few Reflections from SXSW Crowdsourcing Panel

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These were (as captured by blogger Marcia Stephanek ): Open Green Map , offered up by Holly Ross, helps communities map their eco-friendly spots, whether it's a bike rack or a solar-heated apartment complex or a public herb garden. Seattle Free School , suggested by Amy Sample Ward, uses social media to organize classes and teach students.