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October Community Builder Chat – Connecting On and Offline Communities #commbuild

Amy Sample Ward

TechSoup Global has an upcoming Digital Story Telling contest, getting orgs to put together 60 second vid’s about what they do/who they are. Second Life and IRL at TechSoup HQ in SF. At the end of every presentation, they put up a slide where students can either 1) join their cause on Facebook or 2) text them to sign up.

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Microsoft OneNote Gives Dyslexic Kids a New Learning Experience

Tech Soup

The Ordyslexie program, in combination with Les Ateliers du Bocage, has helped more than 1,500 dyslexic French students become more independent and confident in school. This program has improved academic performance and is loved by both students and parents. The copies are submitted on a USB flash drive or directly."

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

You can use the points you collected to contribute to a charity cause. Created by local NYC students, this game is designed to be played in and around city libraries and teaches players how to use library resources. Walk2Help tracks the distance you've walked using the built-in GPS on your phone and converts it into points.

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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

If you're lucky enough to be getting a tax refund, why not donate to a good cause? Social Media and Nonprofits Anshe Chung Studios in China has been quietly building a Second Life space, managed by TechSoup, for non-profits. However, some nonprofits feel that Second Life is a waste of time and resources.

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A Procrastinators Guide to Year-End Fundraising - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

Sure, you wanted to be ahead of the game, but you got tied up rockin out on Monkey Island in Second Life. I am a consultant and graduate student in complex systems and wanted an illustration of "self organization." Now, you need a surefire strategy to get you those key last minute donations.

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A Procrastinators Guide to Year-End Fundraising - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

Care2

Sure, you wanted to be ahead of the game, but you got tied up rockin out on Monkey Island in Second Life. I am a consultant and graduate student in complex systems and wanted an illustration of "self organization." Now, you need a surefire strategy to get you those key last minute donations.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Party Metaphors, Conversations, and A Few Good Links

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MacArthur Foundation announces a Virtual Philanthropy event in Second Life next week. John Heinz III School of Public Policy and Management at Carnegie Mellon, the capstone thesis project for Heinz School Masters students. David Wilcox riffs on Steve Bridger's shout. What do you think? Pulling my hair out! Any suggestions?

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