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My Fairy Godmother Status at Dreambank, Sending Coffee Karma Via Akoha, and My BillMeLater Pay It Forward Shopping Spree

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was first introduced to the concept of the gift economy and pay it forward many years ago when I was the community builder for a first generation online network for artists, called ArtsWire. However, in what is considered to be in the true spirit of gift economics, many times giving is done without any expectation of reciprocity.

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Meet Cynthia Derosier who Surfs for Good Causes

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Social Media Club workshop in Hawaii as part of Podcamp and WordCamp in Hawaii.  Cynthia is convinced surfing can help Hawaii's at-risk youth.  I grew up in Hawaii and always loved to ocean. Cross posted at BlogHer.   Pretty powerful stuff!

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