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Guest Post by Celeste Wroblewski: Seth Godin, Want Nonprofits to Embrace Squidoo? Give Us Case Studies on the ROI

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

If you have thoughts, comments, or questions, let's discuss this over in the comments at the original post. If Seth wants nonprofits to change, and if he wants them to use his product, he should start with a thorough, transparent report on the uses and results of Squidoo. Tags: change management.

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A Methodology for Learning from Social Media Pilots: Reflection

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Two weeks ago, I had an opportunity to have a discussion at the Community Roundtable on the topic " How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail ? " There were many takeaways, including providing a safe place for social media pilots. Tags: change management. Where did we mess up? Make mistakes? Fall on our face?

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Guest Post by Holly Hight: When Controlling the Message Stifles Community (and Staff Morale)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

where he discussed the crossroads of movements and campaigns and the need for an open culture. We got into a discussion in the comments and she agreed to share some of her experience addressing this issue within her nonprofit organization. How are you changing the culture of your organization to embrace social media?

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What do Innovative Organizations Have in Common?

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Let me know in a comment, or share your two cents in the Facebook discussion. Tags: beth kanter change change management Leadership roxy allen seth godin Social Media. " So I ask you: Do you think organizations that innovate have something in common? Is it enough to say that they have changemakers?

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September #4Change Chat Topic: Change Failure

Amy Sample Ward

Leaders often blame change managers or teams who do not control the source or circumstances which cause the “failure.” The workers on the front lines of the change are often the first to see signs of trouble yet, in most org structures, they have the least interaction with upper management.

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NTEN Community Call: Your Perspectives on the Blackbaud-Convio Acquisition Announcement

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This news came as a surprise to most people in those communities, and triggered much discussion in both traditional media and social media channels. Leave them in the comments below for Holly to bring up during the call, and join us for the Community Call! > RSVP for the Conference Call + Online Chat (it's free for everyone!)

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How do you create a culture that is not afraid to fail (or be more receptive to social media?)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Several months ago, my colleague Rachel Happe from the Community Roundtable invited me to facilitate a discussion with members about the issues that swirl around organizational adoption of social media. It was one of the most commented status alerts and responded to questions on Twitter that I've had a while.