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Social Media ennui

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

In other words, I don’t avoid social media, I use it a lot, and I actively facilitate my clients use of social media integration with their web presence. ( It’s hype designed to sell things. And hype designed to sell things isn’t necessarily going to help make the world a better place.

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The Math Is Starting to Add Up: The Promise of Mobile

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Starting in the mid-1990s, telecenters provided a relatively quick and measurable way (# computers bought, # people trained) to show change in access (digital divide) and capacity building (Microsoft UP). Finally, there is a growing of m-hype which we should be aware and cautious of. Mobile phone based applications and service .

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How to Create the Best Nonprofit Marketing Plan

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Pro tip: Facilitate donations by making your “Donate” button easy to find! Here are a few suggestions specifically for nonprofit marketing: Save-the-date emails: This type of email could be a complete save the date or a fun “hype” email announcing that something big and exciting is coming.