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Member Round Up: Inspiring events, new research, and contests!

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Flickr: ccbrand Even though summer''s in full swing and it''s so easy to spend those lovely afternoons just sipping lemonade, the nptech community is hard at work putting out new research, collecting data, and figuring out how to put technology to work to solve today''s most pressing issues.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Nonprofits Using Flickr for Good

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If you don’t know about Flickr , it’s a popular photo sharing site that can be used by nonprofits. So what can nonprofits do with Flickr? It gives you search engine mojo – because all the Flickr goodness is indexed heavily. You can see the Humane Society Seal Photo caption contest here.

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This is a "Best of" for finding CC "BY" photos in Flickr

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week when I blogged that won the Creative Commons flickr photo contest, the prize I got was Lessig's on my answering machine. And, I just got an even better gift. This is the value I get from blogging - the ability to connect with other people around a common interest.

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A Twitter follower is worth $0.24

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Sugarpond. This was also about the same time as the flood in Nashville. Since this was an experiment to test social networking, I did not send an appeal to friends and family in the way people do when they raise funds for a run or walk, or want you to vote for a particular contest. All are captured here ).

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Thank You Adam and Mark for the early Birthday present!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

birthday in true social media style with flickr 50th photo birthday card remix contest and I donated 50 bucks to the winner's favorite charity. And I've already gotten two early gifts and wanted to say thank you! As some readers of this blog may remember, last year at about this time, I celebrated the big 5.0

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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

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. but I enjoy saying " I am only 20 ") I this is the best gift ever! I just did).

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

And while for some giving regularly is a matter of time and attention and for others it may be a limited budget and giving in micro-donations, cash gifts of very small amounts made with one or two mouse clicks like the Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign or the Wellwishes Campaign. Ask people to donate to a cause instead of gifts.

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