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An Evolution of Evaluation in Grantmaking With a Participatory Lens

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The practice of participatory evaluation aims to disrupt power dynamics, and to generate knowledge as a result of collaboration. Participatory evaluation is based on the premise that everyone has knowledge; everyone has biases; and the people closest to an issue know the most about it. It promotes mutuality instead of extraction.

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The Networked NGO in Pakistan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. 100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues. Program Design.

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Living Case Studies: Integrated Social Media Strategy for Sustainable Agriculture

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

These statements prompted some rich insights. I learned that you can’t explain complex, wonky policy positions in 140 characters, but you could communicate or let people know the policy paper exists with a punchy statement and pointer to the paper. How To Convince Policy Directors. Living Case Study.

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The Networked NGO in India

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This blog post includes some reflections on the instructional design, delivery, and insights that I hope will inform the field building discussion taking place over at the Packard OE Program site. 100% of participants implement a process and write a social media policy that addresses organizational adoption issues. Monica Wahengbam.

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Live Blog Post from MacArthur Foundation: Virtual World Event on Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Open spaces like the Internet are always going to be about empowerment and you need to have tolerance. Fanton: MacArthur is a knowledge network. We have a role to play to work with those of you in Second Life to figure appropriate policy and approaches. Can you talk about security and pornography issues? We as the stewards of.

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How Cloud for Good Gives Back To Our Communities

Cloud 4 Good

As an initiative of Tufts University’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, New Entry works locally, regionally, and nationwide to strengthen food systems by supporting new farmers. They were so knowledgeable about Salesforce and grasped our customized nonprofit set-up very quickly. Cloud for Good was fantastic.

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The Red Cross/Red Crescent Social Media First Aid Kit

Tech Soup

Earlier this year, we took a look at the US Air Force's social media policy. I still think that not only is a social media policy for employees increasingly becoming a legal necessity for your nonprofit, but it might also be the most important thing you can do for your marketing and PR. That empowerment means setting clear boundaries.