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Information: The Better Half of IT

sgEngage

We sometimes forget that IT stands for Information Technology. As a society, we have become obsessed with the “Technology” half the tools and devices that infiltrate our lives—and with producing, updating, and controlling these devices. Data gives us context. How do I care for my data? That’s okay! How do I harness my data?

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What, Why, and How of Facebook Pages: An Expertise Roundup from Mari Smith, Jesse Stay, Collin Douma, and Others

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There has been some discussion in nonprofit forums, blogs, and listservs about the pros and cons of Facebook Pages versus Groups for nonprofits. Successful communities on Facebook offer an attitude of openness, transparency and enthusiasm - not a technology platform for advertising. Well, she just posted something and it rocks.

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VolCom Groups in UK and Web20 - Research notes for presentation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" I need to start organizing the various pile of UK examples that tagged and grab from various emails and listserv posts. Ultimately I'd like to see more blogs around the UK that chart Technology Crusaders use and evangelism about ICT. She uses her personal blog, A View From Home , to help her keep informed of technology.

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What are your most useful synchronous online facilitation practices?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

4) There isn't a place inside of the virtual world where you can easily post the agenda and I haven't found a virtual flip chart yet. I've always had chat as a back channel to a conference call and used it to summarize key points as a sort of electronic flip chart. This gets me back to wanting that virtual flip chart.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

And if you think about this pie chart, what I really want to call out is that bequests, which are about 9%, are gifts made by individuals. And then, as we continue to engage in this digital remote world, I think we’re all becoming much more comfortable with leveraging technology and social media to amplify our message as well.