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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

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ServiceNation , a national campaign to increase service opportunities and elevate the importance of service in America, has received a $500,000 grant from Facebook as part of its expanded partnership. September is Preparedness Month: We know that September is usually a bad month for hurricanes and other natural disasters.

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The Bold, Focused Ideas of Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands: Book Giveaway Winners Announced

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A few weeks ago, Beth was kind enough to host a book giveaway and New Year resolution contest for nonprofits to celebrate the launch of my new book Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding , which I co-authored with Jocelyne Daw, Kristian Darigan Merenda and Anne Erhard. The winners of the contest, and their entries, are: · Entoure , Sarah Allen. “My

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What's the opportunity cost when a nonprofit blocks employees from using social network sites during work hours?

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Recently, thousands of Facebook members helped leveraged a $50,000 donation from the Western Union Foundation by voting for the American Red Cross and its disaster relief efforts. The $50,000 donation will contribute to a broader American Red Cross goal to raise $100 million for disaster relief. that are easy to grab and use.

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SXSW: Social Media Nonprofit ROI Poetry Slam - Slides, Links, and Poems (long)

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The Return by Danielle Brigida, NWF NWF Description of Case Study While strategy plays an important role within the National Wildlife Federation, initially it was very hard to determine one for our social media presences. Spay Day Photo Contest Page LOL Seals 4. increase transparency about disaster response. set audience.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today!

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Live Blogging: 09NTC Mapping Your Social Media Strategy

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but didn’t stop doing photo contests; instead they adapted. Livingston - Network Solutions, free online video event, know who will send the most traffic second time around. Any resources to move from national to local? over time have gotten other metrics and impact from working on this goal. NWF - there is no failure.

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NpTechTag Summary: Insect Antennae, A Blast from the Past, and More

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Who has time for Video? The point made is: Some content is going to be very well suited to video -- but other. The question is "When is video a good. And, if you want to see some excellent nonprofit examples of video, be sure to check out the entries in the NTC Video Contest. choice and when it is not.

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