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From Offline to Online and Back Again: The Bike Equity Network

NTEN

From building a movement to groundtruthing an organization's policies, a listserv can be a powerful tool for a revolution within and beyond an organization. I am a big fan of email listservs. My first experiment with online networking was creating the Bicicultures list in 2012.

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A Networked Approach to Social Media Strategy: Strategy and Learning Are Key

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I was curious how a large national network with local affiliates approaches a social media strategy in a networked way. This a terrific example of in working in networked way. Iavor says, "We are working on the launch of a branded social network. My personal profile is my work identity.

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Case Study: How Human Rights Watch Leverages Employee Personal Brands on Twitter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Leveraging the networks and personal brands of your staff as champions can help your organization’s communications strategy have more impact. With a few guidelines and a little training, employees can use social channels effectively in service of your organization’s mission AND their own learning.

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TechSoup Volunteers During Data Center Move

Tech Soup

TechSoup recently completed a data center move of more than 100 servers and 25 networking devices. A call went out over a combination of listservs and social media channels asking local nonprofits and libraries to share their most pressing needs and dirtiest jobs with TechSoup via video or text. TechSoup Sweat Equity.

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Philanthropic Leadership: Engaging Board Members As Fundraising Ambassadors

Bloomerang

I’ve managed campaigns ranging from about $5 million to over a billion dollars in health care, education, arts and culture, and advocacy sectors. So strategy really focuses on organizational direction, establishing values, mission, ensuring the organization embodies its cultural ethos. It builds a culture of trust and respect.

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NpTechTag Summary: NpTech Events, Twitters, and Green Web Hosting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Carie is a recognized nonprofit and social networking guru who was written up in the Chronicle of Philathantropy Blog for her organization's efforts on MySpace in June. Lots of buzz on listservs and twitter about the MacArthur Foundation's $2 Million New Digital Media and Learning Competition. to track personal fundraising campaigns.

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Ten Ways Small NGOs Can Collaborate

NTEN

The MobileActive listserv is a good one for phone-based app's. And the IFRC, my organization, has a Learning Network with many free courses for volunteers. Here are ten practical things you can do, starting tomorrow: 1) Join a list-serve or social media group. Pick one that fits your size and mission, and addresses technology.