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Network + Self-Organizing + Location + Data Visualization = 2010

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These ideas are going to have an impact on the way nonprofits use the Web in 2010 and into the next couple of years. For more traditional institutions that have worked in a particular way, embracing this tool might require addressing some cultural/change management issues first.

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Social Media Behind the Firewall: The Tire, Tower, or Hub and Spoke?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been reflecting on the ideas shared at a panel called " Why Corporate Social Media Marketing Fails and How To Fix It " presented at the Web2.0 As Charlene Li pointed out, " Change management processes take years - you don't change over night. Downside: one side has no idea what the other is doing.

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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and sandcastles as therapy

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In fact, it can even generate your next great idea. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work. Let us know in the comments. Did you know that play can help you, too?

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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

The post and ideas resonated with Holly Hight, a field organizer for Bread for the World. 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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Member Round Up: Research galore, a handy handbook, and a sandcastles as therapy

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In fact, it can even generate your next great idea. Idealist''s weekly spotlight was all about playful thinking, citing some interesting research by IDEO that may help you be more comfortable in sharing your crazy ideas at work. Let us know in the comments. Did you know that play can help you, too?

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5 Tips To Give Your Community a Voice (While Staying Balanced)

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Think of these as the digital equivalent of the comment drop box, or an “open door” policy. You can also solicit stories: interview the people you've helped or might help; their perspectives may give your organization new ideas and direction. Leave your feedback in the comments!). Invite them in, and they will start to share.

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Guest Post by Michael Sola: A Day of the Life of NWF's Social Media Outreach Coordinator Danielle Brigida

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Ordinary people can and do have extraordinary stories and ideas to share.” Within a few short months of Danielle convincing, cajoling and finally helping her set up a page, she not only was finding ways to grow a network of followers but was using the service to track and keep a record of news posts, stories, comments and events.