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Allison Fine's New Book!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've finally posted my review over at blogher. I've also found that events that use the "unconference" approach and informal learning and sharing like Boston Podcamp have also helped me learn. Check it out!

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Revenge of the Female Nerds: Myth Busting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My fellow blogher, Lisa Williams , disagreed on this point. She went on to explain that the principle way people get ahead in sciences is through mentoring. If men dominate, your mentors will be. There is anxiety about an older man mentoring a younger woman. It doesn't happen fast, but is growing. Myth busting.

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A Few Social and Collaborative Fundraising Approaches

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The CyberYenta, Deborah Finn , recently had a successful pledge as follows: "I will smile and say "hello" to strangers I pass on the streets in my neighborhood but only if 50 residents of Boston, Massachusetts, USA will too." " Amazingly 350 people signed up and this lead to the Mentoring Worldwide project.

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Solutionary Women: Alli Chagi-Starr, Ilyse Hogue, Melinda Kramer and Reem Rahim

Have Fun - Do Good

I started to talk to my colleagues and friends and mentors about whether or not there was a forum for women doing this work to connect and share what they know--share best practices, share resources, inspire each other's efforts, collaborate across the world. This following week I'm going to Boston to receive an award from Inc.

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