Tech Soup

JULY 14, 2011

David and Randy (I've presented with them several times, hugged them, had beers with them, I've even hung out in our Nonprofit Commons in Second Life virtual island with them, so yes, we are on a first name basis) reminded me that innovation doesn't just happen.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 26, 2007

Back in December after Clay Shirky's piece on Second Life, Stan who writes the PacificRim Exchange Blog took out his " I'm Sticking With DOS " buttons from the attic to make some points -- maybe something about keeping an eye on the future horizon. Now this should set the stage for an interesting debate!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 9, 2009

And picking up on the Second Life media blitz a couple of years ago, NBC did a story on religion in Second Life.(BTW, BTW, if you haven't seen this " Guided Tour of Spirituality in Second Life " its worth a looksee).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2007

Net2 Houston, August Photo by Eschipul Nonprofits in Second Life Gala Opening Photo by RubyJi By looking at the photos tagged with NpTech, nonprofit techies were either on vacation or attending events. The Nonprofit Blog Exchange celebrates its second year anniversary and reflects on activities to date. and Katya A.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

" Everyone Has Their 15 Minutes of Fame gokubi.com blog writes about Faceted Celebrity in the NpTech space. Steve overheard this about another faceted celebrity in the NpTech world, "I first decided Jon Stahl was a legend in this community when. However, some nonprofits feel that Second Life is a waste of time and resources.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 2, 2007

Alexandra asks, "What can we do in between those milestones to track our progress, boost our morale, build community, and celebrate our successes?" You can find her Facebook, Twitter, blogs, wikis, Second Life and many other online communities. Maybe we should consider adding it to BlogHers Act ? And if you???re

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AFP Blog

JULY 23, 2007

Opening Gala at NPC on 8/14 - In Kenzo in AMO: "San Francisco Meets the Metaverse: 32 Nonprofits and their supporters will host a grand opening celebration Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in their new locations at the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

We wanted a well-known celebrity as a draw. So, I started down this list that Lucy Bernholz has created, Online Social Networks and Second Life Philthanthropy. " I remember when I was doing a fundraiser (in Filene's basement no less) for the orchestra I managed almost twenty years ago. Trying to see a pattern or theme.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

Democracy in Action has invited everyone into the NpTech Oscar Pool Katya Andresen from Network for Good gives us the lastest celebrity news (what no gossip?) See this one-page parody of Second Life. from Sundance where she was busy running around asking celebs to join Six Degrees and getting them sign swag for charity.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

They are hosting a contest to win $10,000K to celebrate their launch. The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago. Funding Opportunities A recap of funding opportunities mentioned in previous NpTech Tag Summaries and are of interest to nonprofit techies: Razoo promotes social good.

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

It has featured celebrities like Carol Burnett to deliver messages about smoking cessation and the need for clean air. For instance, a celebrity or young actor will appeal to the younger demographic. Celebrities or experts can draw an audience. For other nonprofits, theyre off to a good start. Know your audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

Six Degrees of Separatio: Cult of celebrity, user-generated content, online giving, and social networking. They will be using Skype, Second Life, Facebook, and MySpace. Gave an example of Feet First: Bought a chicken suit and you had to help the chicken cross the road. Every local news station showed up.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Has the organization friended celebrities to drive more traffic to their own profile? The groups that take advantage of the buzz around social networks and new phenomena such as Second Life are really benefitting from the splash made through a creative use of the technology and a multi-channel approach to marketing.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 15, 2007

Has the organization friended celebrities to drive more traffic to their own profile? The groups that take advantage of the buzz around social networks and new phenomena such as Second Life are really benefitting from the splash made through a creative use of the technology and a multi-channel approach to marketing.

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Museum 2.0

OCTOBER 7, 2009

It's a warning sign when community members make comments like , "it was only boundless encouragement from Avi (Nina's Second Life avatar) that prevented me from giving up more than once." The best community managers are people who effectively manage networks, not celebrity.

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