Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 7, 2009

Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). That is a huge mistake.” starts around 16:46). “I

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 10, 2009

One of the questions that came up during a discussion of concerns at the beginning of the day, was "We have 5,000 friends on Facebook, now what? The Save Darfur Coalition asks to organize events, vigils. 02mytwi01 IMO the right question: RT "@ Kanter What are the best ex_les of converting. Create something to attend! do you use?"

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JUNE 15, 2007

After Clinton spoke we heard from Ann Curry from NBC news who was honored for her coverage of Darfur. Unlike 99% of her news colleagues, Ann has actually gone to Darfur, and more than once. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

Stephen Friedman - MTV U We started with activism - pushing and questioning authority. Darfur Is Dying was the result. Darfur Is Dying was the result. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur. Darfur is Dying was created at last year's GFC. We're working with most web savvy audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 1, 2006

In fact, there's an NTEN Affinity Group for video blogging where you can get advice, ask questions, or share what you know. AmaBe Cheeky stars in this one with Zeke Poutine, In Kenzo and the janjaweed of Camp Darfur. I'd also like to point out a video genre that has been used for social change: machimina.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2006

The Darfur is Dying game probably caught your attention. Founded at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, it explores these intriguing questions: What public policy and management issues or challenges are most amenable to computer-based gaming techniques? What existing and emerging game technologies (such as.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 21, 2008

That's the question the Nonprofit Technology Conference session, "The Seven Things Everyone Wants: What Freud and Buddha Understood (and We're Forgetting) about Online Outreach," tried to answer. Two of their staff members recently returned from Darfur and are putting together a video to raise awareness about it. Maybe you did a walk.

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Here’s an example in the channel page: 24 Hours for Darfur Channel Here’s an example on the standard video page: 24 Hours for Darfur standard view If you are a 501(c)3 it’s a no-brainer to sign up. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Here’s an example in the channel page: 24 Hours for Darfur Channel Here’s an example on the standard video page: 24 Hours for Darfur standard view If you are a 501(c)3 it’s a no-brainer to sign up. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 7, 2007

between causes and people, both create an interesting strategic question for organizations that seems like a fruitful place for future investigation: how do you get those people involved? two came to mind and rhyme: Fashion and Passion. And given that the network is increasingly going to be the point of contact.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 8, 2007

net/OneMinute Prior to this action, we used Collactive twice to promote particular op-eds (one in the Boston Globe and one in the LA Times) that aligned with our positions on how to stop genocide in Darfur. You can see our action in the message below, or by going to: [link].net/OneMinute

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2006

A few organizations in the nonprofit sector are exploring the power of the this type of gaming medium for social justice - take Camp Darfur for example. It's difficult at first, but I discovered that if I found the right people and asked questions that informal learning strategies worked for me. (If

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 19, 2006

That's question the " Gifter Site , a series of experiments in social giving to change the world, is asking. Stop the genocide in Darfur, that???d According to Liz Strauss, of the Successful Blog , in the week since his launch, he has received 15,000 hits and raised over $3,000 towards his goal from 123 contributors. Big or small.it

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2007

Suddenly everyone began to call out issues, questions, concerns that were now apparent in the plan. Steve talked about how Google Earth can make the world a smaller place and add faces and places to statistics, like the USHMM's Crisis in Darfur layer does (pictured above). The flyover electrified the room.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 19, 2006

In-world speakers from nonprofits who spoke about their work included Evonne Heyning from Camp Darfur, Barry Joseph from Global Kids , Lori Bell from the Library Alliance , and Marc Sirkin from LLS. " It's a variation on that question that pioneering nonprofits will ask and answer too. I also turned off my audio.

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MARCH 12, 2008

Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur. Some highlights: The question that troubles many of the newest philanthropists, though, is whether their bequests will have a notable impact.

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Museum 2.0

JUNE 25, 2007

I spent Saturday in beautiful Monterey, ocean pounding outside the window of a conference room, where about 40 museum folks were pondering a question more elusive than the origin of the waves: can museums change the world? Their website includes a clear, concise "What Can I Do?" But for what actions can museums advocate?

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AUGUST 16, 2008

I think the better question is, why not be on YouTube? One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. What are some of the reasons a nonprofit might choose YouTube instead of other options?

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JULY 14, 2008

I think the better question is, why not be on YouTube? One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. What are some of the reasons a nonprofit might choose YouTube instead of other options?

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JANUARY 5, 2007

The Exploratorium did the solar eclipse, and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum is doing all kinds of programs around Darfur. There are probably a lot of museum folks out there with expertise in exhibit design, experience design, and evaluation of museum experiences who could translate their skills directly to those kinds of questions.

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OCTOBER 22, 2007

Tim says MySpace is not good for fundraising, although we have seen some examples of orgs running successful fundraising campaigns, such as Dollars for Darfur. There was a question from the audience on blogger outreach, from someone who got no traffic from buying an ad on a relevant blog, and got no love from the blogger either.

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MAY 25, 2007

Their application is called Causes, and when you sign up you can pick from many causes, such as Save Darfur or One.org. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today! Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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JANUARY 18, 2010

By holding a mirror to the ideals of America, King forced America to confront the question who do we mean by all men ? We see the tragic consequences when fear and hatred win out over the Golden Rule in places like the Middle East, Iran, North Korea, Darfur, Zimbabwe, and Myanmar.

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MAY 13, 2009

Example of this being used effectively and in meaningful way: the White House opened Twitter during swine flu outbreak to take questions from the general public and the next day had expert answer questions on the White House blog. For any tool, what can it offer it your overall goals and strategy is an important question to ask.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2007

Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants: The most recent is a roundup of posts addressing the question of how nonprofit communicators can cut through the clutter to engage overloaded audiences. Check out this splashcast channel with a nonprofit theme created by Netsquared Blogger, Britt Bravo. Check it out.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2006

This project will tackle big questions such as: What are the most pressing human rights problems in our world? On the other hand, some politicians may care a great deal about improving human rights abuses or ending the violence in Darfur, but don’t act because they don’t have constituent backing.

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