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Member Round Up: Brain science in fundraising, website tips, and Do Good Data 2013!

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Flickr: chotda This week''s Member Round Up draws from all corners of the sector in both region and topic, from the energy in the streets of Brazil to Facebook contests and assistive technology used by the Bridge School--see what the nptech community''s been up to!

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When I was your age, I had to walk ten miles in the snow to use the Internet.

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Flickr Photo by Jungle Boy. There is an excellent section on Information Overload , but my brain is too full at the moment to read it. Our peer-group influences the manner in which we use technology for socialization I think that is true - given that my technology use profile indicates I should half my age.

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Does Immersion In Social Media Change Our Brain Functions? This Is Your Brain On Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by JTLowery The title of this post is play on the famous PSA " Brain on Drugs " from 1987 to raise attention to the harmful effects of drugs. The memorable tagline : This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs. Does growing up digital evolve young people's brains? Any questions? That's impressive.

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What color is the social web?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

When I'm asked questions that I don't know the answer to, I admit it and use it as opportunity to demonstrate the value of the social brain or having a good network on Twitter. The consultant also pointed out that flickr photo I used seemed to indicate that the percentage are low.

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How To Think Like A Nonprofit Social Marketing Genius: What's Your Brilliant Thought?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Given my right brained, non-linear and visual way of presenting ideas, I thought it might be helpful to write up a few notes about the above talk. You can also share the impact of your organization's programs through podcasts, sharing photos on Flickr, or videos on YouTube or other video sharing sites. More information here.

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Can Nonprofit Organizations Work More Like Clouds? How?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

My practitioner brain went right into the weeds, or rather Twitter and I posted this question: I used the hashtag #answerbeth and lots of retreats and some responses: . "I Understand how to have influence via electronic participation and collaboration. We use google docs, chat, spreadsheets etc.

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I look for patterns

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Flickr photo from AussieGal. That marvelous patch work quilt of different and connected s in the blogosphere that influences your thinking, your writing, and sometimes your practice. Flickr photo by Markopolos - CC "BY" license. Flickr photo by Markopolos - CC "by" License.

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