Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

APRIL 26, 2009

A lot of cool things happened in the policy track (even I spoke), but I think the interesting thing was Carlos' comments. There was huge energy at the Summit around the growing influence and impact of social enterprises. Tags: White House Carlos Monje social enterprise se-alliance SEA Social innovation.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

What makes a good influencer strategy? They found some influencers who they cultivated. A big topic of discussion was influencer strategies. Affinity represents the impact an influencer can make on the audience and it's defined by strong interpersonal ties. I think you need both kinds of influencers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 18, 2010

Net-Map Tool Kit is an interview-based low-tech mapping tool that helps people understand, visualize, discuss, and improve situations in which many different actors influence outcomes in a community or network. There’s too much unstructured data (comments, replies, likes, etc) – you need to see a picture or map.

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Amy Sample Ward

OCTOBER 15, 2009

I use this story to say that no matter who your audience is, so long as you know them, you can provide relevant and exciting opportunities to take action to make a positive impact on our environment. Share your ideas in the comments below. Tags: events socialchange blog action day blogging climate change environment. Learn more.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A recent event has brought up some huge red flags for me around data, around communities, around social impact, inclusion and even more. Because individuals network together online and the biggest influencers are our closest friends in our network. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir.

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Amy Sample Ward

NOVEMBER 5, 2009

A recent event has brought up some huge red flags for me around data, around communities, around social impact, inclusion and even more. Because individuals network together online and the biggest influencers are our closest friends in our network. Tags: community issues causes data facebook future myspace openweb ssir.

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Amy Sample Ward

DECEMBER 2, 2009

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. The blog post is also sprinkled with my own words of folksy wisdom as to how you should use the channel for maximum impact." I come across so many great conversations, ideas, and resources across the web ever day.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 22, 2009

What makes a good influencer strategy? They found some influencers who they cultivated. A big topic of discussion was influencer strategies. Affinity represents the impact an influencer can make on the audience and it's defined by strong interpersonal ties. I think you need both kinds of influencers.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2010

I'm a fan of Room To Read, so I asked Dharmesh for a copy of the book to give away to nonprofits, and he agreed - so if you want a chance to win, leave a comment on how your nonprofit could benefit from in-bound marketing. My criticism below is intended to help such efforts have more impact on the charities. . 11 cents = $32.78

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Forum One

APRIL 17, 2010

They help feature and comment on the best resources and expertise. Share them in the comments below. They will begin hosting monthly focused discussions on critical issues, featuring organizations whose work is on the forefront of the issue, leaders who are having an impact, and resources or resource gaps that exists.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 31, 2009

5. Can you comment on the value of using Facebook for community building, social networking, and true peope-to-people giving? We are headed in that direction and in the early early stages, but we want to make sure that whatever we do to do support nonprofits has impact and it is strategic. . And each one has its unique influencers.

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Amy Sample Ward

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

You can join the conversations in the comments, or click through to the original posts to find what others are saying. This is a really great post to read for anyone thinking about how to measure, evaluate, and even consider the impact of social media use (and that should be everyone). "Over

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 7, 2009

It’s going to be called Social by Social: a practical guide to using new technologies to deliver social impact and it should be published and distributed by NESTA next month. Let us know what you think by leaving comments below. Most people will just listen and view, and maybe comment. The 45 Social by Social Propositions.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 17, 2010

A blog post has, like this, one person writing it and sharing it at the end for comments. From @winwinapps: The fact that social media is forming networks and connections allows local to have more global influence. People want to take action on things that they care about – whether it impacts them directly or not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 16, 2009

What is the quality of the conversation in the comments? Remember bookmarked items can also influence your blog traffic (positively). Conversation Rate : This is the commenting and conversation that is happening on your blog. Hard Data Points: You can get the most commented posts from PostRank. Are they tips?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

I republished the post on my blog and offered a free copy to a nonprofit who left the best comment about how their organization is applying these principles. We started using You Tube, FB and Twitter – saw the positive impact it had in getting our message out and then told senior management about it.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 5, 2019

The business world has recognized the power of word-of-mouth testimonials, turning them into an almost $10 billion industry known as influencer marketing. As a beloved cause to many, you can find willing and effective influencers among your own ranks and volunteers. These are your social media ambassadors. .

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 4, 2009

Using the web to build influence, improve reputation, and earn trust”. It’s important to know what your organization is all about, how it’s making an impact, where it’s work is being done and who it’s helping. Leverage refers to using your success in one area to influence another. Tags: Books. What’s it about you ask?

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

JUNE 13, 2009

I was influenced back in 1976, when I was considering a job with IBM, by reading a quote from TJ Watson (Sr or Jr) about how if you took care of the customer, the business takes care of itself. Techies getting more socially engaged Q: Many people in the tech field want more meaning and more social impact for their lives.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 7, 2010

If you want a chance of winning a copy, leave a comment saying how you might apply some of the science of participation to your social media strategy. Despite its long history, few researchers studied the use and impact of citizen science until the 1980s. Blog commenters are contributors, as are people who engage in contests.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Gather comments, observe newsletter subscriptions and social sharing, etc. Tags: Influence Internet Strategy. It's just not realistic. Create something really robust, informed, and complex (like a delicious cake). Share it in different pieces. Observe reactions to those pieces. What do people like the most?

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Forum One

JULY 13, 2009

s donating money, commenting on a blog post, downloading a new report, or contacting a member of Congress. ?Use Sam noted that Obama himself was completely bought in to the need, power, and influence that could be gained by investing heavily in online efforts. to demonstrate the ultimate planned influence. Use the word ?please?

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Forum One

JANUARY 27, 2009

We've been helping groups for many years with ways to have a little more influence and get a little more impact out of their online and offline events. Feel free to comment on other helpful tactics--or things that haven't worked so well! . Tags: Collaboration.

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Socialbrite

JANUARY 29, 2023

It can also be a way for organizations to connect with potential donors on a more personal level by sharing stories and updates about their work and community impact. The effects of social media on philanthropy The growth of social media has significantly impacted philanthropy for communities and those in need worldwide.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 29, 2009

This is a post to help me identify what I don't know about social network analysis and mapping tools with the hope that you'll fill in the gaps in the comments. Interesting, one of the backchannel comments was the definition of an expert. Tags: network effectiveness. I flew back from DC last night on Virgin America.

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Forum One

JANUARY 26, 2024

Instead of solely targeting generic keywords like “environmental conservation” or “green initiatives,” you might specifically go after educational keywords such as “impact of deforestation on ecosystems,” “benefits of sustainable agriculture,” or “carbon footprint reduction strategies.”

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 22, 2009

Recently, I've been wrestling a lot with the relationship between innovation and impact. Which has more impact on your actual daily practice? There's a whole section of this blog called Unusual Projects and Influences. I realize that it is presumptuous and a little silly to worry about field-wide impact. His is the virus.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 8, 2010

Does your institution have a comment book or suggestion box in the lobby where visitors can leave their feedback on their experiences? The positive comments induce warm fuzzies, and the registries let you know where people come from (though zip code requests do that more consistently). Probably not.

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Amy Sample Ward

APRIL 27, 2009

NWF - tag mentions in delicious with which programs or projects are mentioned, can share link to that tag on delicious with staff to see their section. over time have gotten other metrics and impact from working on this goal. Tags: events liveblogging 09ntc beth kanter conference metrics strategy. test and teweak.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Organizations’ communications strategies have more impact individually and collectively. Two gems shared by a participant was this leader board of healthcare tags and this twitter tool that lets you look up your legislator’s Twitter handle by zip code. Integrated Social Media Strategy. Momsrising Layer Cake Strategy.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 16, 2008

tags: nonprofit socialmedia ). Fear about letting the public comment back "publicly". It is used to take photographs so they have more visual interest and impact. There are many different tools to support this - from leaving comments on blogs or using twitter. Especially in this economy.

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Museum 2.0

APRIL 16, 2008

At some institutions, there has been friction when artists find out that their work will be judged or commented on publicly by visitors. Much of that friction arises from the fact that the judging/commenting features are added after the artist has already conceptualized and installed their work. This makes sense. The fact that 4.3

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Museum 2.0

AUGUST 25, 2009

Answers will differ depending on who's asking, but they are also influenced by the designed environment in which questions are asked. Many institutions do this unintentionally--by providing post-its or comment books, pens or crayons. I encourage you to share your own rules and thoughts on this in the comments.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 30, 2009

On the opening day someone wrote ‘About time we had a curator’ in the comments book and I was gutted – I thought the idea had failed. I was in two minds as to whether it was ethical to influence our visitors’ commitment towards certain paintings in the exhibition and I’d welcome your comments on this.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

The hybrid workplace will have a huge impact on the way we design and facilitate meetings, the primary method of how many organizations get stuff done. 3: Consider how hybrid work schedules will influence meeting design & group dynamics. In some cases, you may also need to have people in the room wear name tags.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 1, 2005

I first "met" Marshall when he left a comment on my blog about the interview with Marnie Webb. " I also sensed a kindred spirit who is interested in how technology impacts what's inbetween the keyboard and the chair. Have you been reading awhile before you posted or did you find and post a comment?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2009

I spent less time chasing after people who were not in my network who may have a lot of influence and asking them to blog, post on their Facebook profile or retweet. He has a large network, is an influencer, and used Twitter and his blog to raise money at the speed of light. Tags: fundraising2.0 The rest will cease to exist.

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