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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo - NYPL Photo Booth. The photos from both are then immediately uploaded to a Flickr , where anyone can scroll through shots of the library’s enthusiastic patronage. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good? Family is Familia. Share the link in the comments.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” premium services (WordPress themes, Flickr Pro, Facebook custom Tab generators, etc.), If your communities are not growing, then something is missing from your social media strategy (good content, right voice, e-newsletter, blogging, etc).

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More on Burma - Protests in Real Life and Online

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Via Facebook updates, I learned from Tharum that Preetaim Rai, the Southeast Asia Editor for Global Voices, posts a roundup of protests and prayer vigils in neighboring countries. He points over to a post from Mean Lux in Cambodia and his flickr set. On the other hand, Justin Kownacki thinks wearing red t-shirts is social media fluff.

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13 Causes I'd Give to If Friday the 13th Was My Lucky Day

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In the spirit of the 25 Random Things About Me meme/online chain letter going around Facebook right now, below is a list of 13 causes that are close to my heart. Flickr photo credit: Luck of Summer Rain uploaded by Gordana Adamovic-Mladenovic. We are an open source project, to pioneer 'community funded reporting.'”

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Best of Beth's Blog 2008: Finding The Top Ten Posts In Less Than Five MInutes!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Organizational Versus Personal Voice on A Blog. Be A Voice for Darfur: Great Example of A Multi-Channel Campaign. Let the Change Blogging Meme Hit The Road. How Nonprofits Can Get The Most Out of Flickr. What's the sweet spot between personal productivity and social productivity? Twitter on Paper Icebreaker.

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What I Learned In London at the Future of Social Conference

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Having a voice empowers us to make a better world. The account inspired many to copy the concept or become an internet meme. Flickr users started that tradition ten years ago. Our mission is connection.” ” The connectivity of the platform, the person-to-person interaction creates meaning.

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The Real Housewives of Social Media: Cooking up Recipes for Nonprofit Success

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Facebook, LinkedIn) Blogs offer a human voice, newsworthy information and experiences, and a forum for feedback -- and empower supporters to engage with and share ideas around your stories and news. Follow, participate, and create hashtags and memes. When you need resources or want to try something new, they'll "get it"!