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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. It caught my eye and I couldn’t help but wonder what it was all about, what was the story behind the story.

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs! If you have an urgent need to stop child abuse in its tracks, a viral Facebook campaign probably isn’t the best tactic to focus on.

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NTC Boston: Brian Reich: Online Fundraising Strategy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Unicef in Greece raised $6 million euros for tsunami. Over 10K, need to invest in a system with robust features that allow you to track. He mentioned that ???short short code fundraising??? ??? that someone could punch in a number on their cell phone and make a donation to a charity. Some money for Katrina came in this way.

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