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Information: The Better Half of IT

sgEngage

Think about the last time you heard someone mention a safety deposit box and compare that to the last conversation you heard about creating, managing, or forgetting login credentials. What sustenance do I need to satisfy my health goals, hunger, or cravings? Data fuels most activities in a nonprofit. How urgently? Am I hungry now?

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Leadership Lessons From A Serial Entrepreneur

Eric Jacobsen Blog

In the book, Jacobs defines the mindset that drives his remarkable success in corporate America – and distills a lifetime of business brilliance into a tactical road map. He recommends you hire for intelligence, hunger, integrity and collegiality. No side conversations. Building an outrageously talented team.

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The Tension of Privacy & Personalization

Connection Cafe

When we talk about “transparency” in the nonprofit world, we’re often engaged in conversation about the mission, or the impact and distribution of fundraising dollars. Map out what you do now that needs to change because of platform changes. Map out what you do now that needs to change because of platform changes.

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Outstanding Offers and New Products of 2014 (Bonus: Crossword Puzzle!)

Tech Soup

rearrange the letters in the word “sire” ( mapping ) Answer. wear these during a conversation ( hardware ) Answer. wear these during a conversation ( hardware ) Answer. ” ( mobile app for hunger from TechSoup’s Caravan Studios ) Answer. or Cary __; gas or train __ ( funding ) Answer.

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Social Media in the Nonprofit Workplace: Does Your Organization Need A Social Media Policy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As part of effective social media strategy development, the internal conversation must take place. The conversation is the first step. And it probably won't happen unless the organization's leadership facilitates the conversation and using social media to have that internal conversation is also a great way to improve understanding.

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Use Niche Social Networks to Spread Your Message

NTEN

You may be ignored at first but after a month of daily half hour engagement you should start to have two-way conversations. See what responses you get with your offers of help and to your postings. If you’re not ‘feeling the love,’ move on to the next community on your list – just make sure to leave a forwarding address. .

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Twitter Community Organizing Rules for Non Profits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Interaction: Asking questions and commenting back when someone has an answer is creating a “conversation.” Map your network to find out where you need improvements and stronger network ties and decide how to improve them. One key truth of Twitter to keep in mind is that information and action flow through links between peers.

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