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When Words Get in the Way (Like "Virtual Volunteering")

Tech Soup

The term "virtual volunteering" is a contested term. They cause people who are working with volunteers online in some way to say, "Oh, I'm not engaged in virtual volunteering - the volunteers I work with are real!" An online collaborative space like wikispaces? The results: Yes: 32% No: 68%.

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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology speaks about how difficult is to be objective, while Social Source blog described it as a high school popularity contest. If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund, why not donate to a good cause? Much commentary and critiques about the semi-public ballotting process.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm creating a powerpiont for the Webinar and an accompanying wikispace, but wanted to put out this blog post for any feedback. It lets you tap into a stream of people who care and may be committed to your organization, cause, program, or subject area. Examples include Creative Commons Swag Contest and Fight Hunger Video Contest.

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