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The 14th issue of NTEN: Change is Out - "Fundraising in the Digital Age"

NTEN

From Bitcoin, to crowdfunding, to the tricky discussion about overhead - articles cover some of the latest topics in digital fundraising, and opportunities for nonprofits. Neff, PwC Digital and Lights. The 14th issue of the NTEN: Change journal is out, and this quarter is all about fundraising.

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Kiva in Second Life: Interview With Official SL Volunteers

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

With the assistance of dedicated volunteers, Kiva also maintains a presence on different social networking sites and has recently established a presence on Second Life through the Techsoup Nonprofits Commons Project. Kiva is not a charity. I sat down with to learn more about their efforts on Kiva's behalf in the virtual world.

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Implementing Lean Startup in Mission-Driven Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As someone who has worked on web and digital projects for the last 15 years I have watched even the best laid plans require evolution as the project unfolds. I now spend more of my time evaluating communications and digital projects so, I read with interest Lean Analytics , the book in the Lean Start up series on measuring what matters.

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Will the Sharing Economy Catalyze New Forms of Philanthropy?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

” She points out Sharing companies with robust digital platforms have potentially valuable digital data that could be of use to those interested in social change including researchers, policy makers and government officials. I first heard this term about year ago and wrote it about here.

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Socialbrite: Social Tools for Social Change

Amy Sample Ward

She is currently a Kiva fellow serving a three-month tour in a rural section of the Philippines. Tags: digital learning resources collaboration nptech resource socialbrite. Ken Banks, who is using mobile technology to foster positive social and environmental change in the developing world, particularly in Africa.

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Share Files and Collaborate Online with Box

Tech Soup

Its employees use Box to share digital asset libraries and collaborate with third-party vendors. Teach for America , The International Rescue Committee , and Kiva all use Box for content management and collaboration. These organizations are using Box to more effectively carry out their missions.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. Will Kiva Kill Your Nonprofit? This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national advocacy organizations.

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