Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2006

Blogger Wagner James Au who reports on Second Life is seated next to Susan.) The TechSoup Virtual Office at Second Life take by Jeska Linden. But can games like Second Life be a useful tool for social change? So, my avitar joined the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Virtual Support Group in Second Life.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Mixed Reality events – conference going on in Second Life with a live streamed video into Second Life, it expands the audience exponentially. Google Alerts – remember that they aren’t always accurate or enough to find everything. Conversations take place in both places separately and together.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Telling a good story can also give your donors confidence that your nonprofit is making an impact and that their donations are used effectively. Nonprofit storytelling refers to narratives an organization shares (often called “impact stories”) as a way to illustrate its mission and connect with supporters on a personal, emotional level.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

From September 30 to October 21, TechSoup will host a free Digital Storytelling online event including expert roundtable discussions, nonprofit case studies, online discussions, live chat, and a community challenge with a final screening awards ceremony in the virtual world of Second Life. Follow the action on Twitter #tsdigs.

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Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 16, 2010

Here’s a listing of sessions and spaces hosted by NetSquared and TechSoup: Community-Driven Social Impact Session. Attendees can join a tour of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life or learn how to use digital storytelling and Facebook for quick and easy updates to keep connected to supporters. Room: 1471.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

This free event will take place across three separate platforms: webinars, forums, and the virtual world of Second Life. Even with limited resources, time, or skills, your nonprofit can tell a compelling story that captures the importance and impact of your cause. TechSoup is going to show you how during this Event !

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Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. He currently manages the online community of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life.

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MARCH 19, 2012

more than 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. WHERE: San Francisco – TechSoup Headquarters; Online – Live-stream on Facebook and in Second Life. Pacific time. TAG: #TSDIGS.

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2010

It also features stories of the real world impact of our Second Life members who participate in the Nonprofit Commons. Here is an excellent video featuring the National Service Inclusion Project 's Chad Gobert discussing the impact of their partnership with TechSoup.

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MARCH 15, 2012

over 200 nonprofits, libraries, and NGOs from 25 countries worldwide submitted one-minute videos and five-photo slideshows to showcase the impact they are making on their respective communities. Pacific time WHERE: San Francisco – TechSoup Headquarters; Online – Live-stream on Facebook and in Second Life TAG: #TSDIGS.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2007

second life, ??? but not necessarily in Second Life, according to Gartner, Inc. They will have a significant impact on your enterprise during the next five years.??? Check out the Nonprofits and Second Life Wiki and Blog for information about the nonprofit side. enterprises) will have a ???

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AUGUST 14, 2011

Rik Panganiban, who leads the Nonprofit Commons online community in Second Life and presents frequently on topics related to global collaboration, education, and nonprofit leadership. He currently manages the online community of the Nonprofit Commons in Second Life. Click HERE to join Nonprofits Live: Great Presentations.

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APRIL 23, 2009

Who made the biggest impact? EcoCommons launched this week in Second Life. From TechSoup Stock : There's only one more day to request Sage's special donation of Fundraising 50. It's time to vote! From the TechSoup Community: TeleGreen Your Work Campaign (Week One). Article: Go Green with Virtual Meetings and Web Conferencing.

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MAY 31, 2016

Technology has impacted almost every aspect of our lives and training & development is no exception. Companies are exploring online virtual platforms such as second life, Minecraft, Unity, etc. It is redefining workforce learning methods and tools, allowing organizations to nurture their talent in the most effective way.

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MARCH 7, 2012

The Audience Choice Award is your chance to pick the digital story you feel made the biggest impact. If you can’t join the awards ceremony in person, you can always join via live web streaming or in Second Life. One prize, however, will be chosen by none other than you.

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JUNE 24, 2015

ADB Solidatech also works to increase the impact of Ordyslexie by looking for funding and equipment. Ordyslexie is not just a electronic school bag or tablet PC, but a socially innovative project that can change the lives of dyslexic children while giving a second life to tablet PCs. Video: Microsoft Ideas.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 18, 2006

But wait a second, I could attempt to live blog remotely. because the session will take place in Second Life and will also be webcasted. Second Life: NMC Campus Amphitheater (number 5 on the map) (see picture of me above) (NOTE: Please join "NMC Guests" group for access to Amphitheater). and Catherine T.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 24, 2007

The Horizon Report , a research-oriented effort to identify emerging technologies likely to have a large impact on teaching, learning, or creative expression within higher education. What struck me was the code of ethics for Virtual Worlds: Virtual Worlds Act in second life like you would in your first life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 19, 2006

That's my avatar, I'm live blogging from Second Life. From my office in the Boston, I teleported myself into the Virtual World of Second Life and headed straight for the New Media Consortium virtual campus where I joined about 65 other avatars representing educators from all over the world (even Austrailia where it was 3:00 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 20, 2007

Social Media and Nonprofits Anshe Chung Studios in China has been quietly building a Second Life space, managed by TechSoup, for non-profits. However, some nonprofits feel that Second Life is a waste of time and resources. Soon this empty space will start to bustle with Linden citizens for Social Good. And here's a Web2.0

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 18, 2007

The 21 Featured Projects will have the benefit and challenge of being reviewed by experts in technology, economic sustainability, and social impact. Fight Hunger shares the results and learnings from its Second Life fundraising event "Walk the World." Peter Dietz has started a personal fundraising campaign.

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JUNE 2, 2008

The exhibition I'm curating for The Tech Museum of Innovation is opening and we are hosting a summit on June 4 (in real life and in Second Life ) for museum professionals to discuss the process by which it was created. In March, we selected the best of the virtual exhibits for translation into the real world.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2009

The 2009 NMC Symposium for the Future , the fourteenth in the NMC’s Series of Virtual Symposia (October 27-29th), will explore actual and potential applications of technology that could impact issues of global importance over the next five years and beyond. foundation match days trending upward.)

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 26, 2007

Politics, and Activism If you can't be in DC this weekend to remind Congress that you voted against this war , Ruby Sinreich suggests that you head to the Progressive Island on Second Life for the Avatars Against the War sponsored by RootsCampSl.org Hillary Clinton is using Drupal. See this one-page parody of Second Life.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2007

There is also a groundswell of support all over the Internet, from bloggers ( one blog at a time ) Facebook , Flickr , Online Petitions , mobile phones , and Second Life. So, while it may very difficult to find Internet content from Burma, it is getting onto the Internet. Third Sector New England has launched a podcast series !

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 10, 2006

Here's a clip of Joe Trippi explaining how web media tools are impacting political campaigns and movements. Second Wave Adoption Check out Nancy White's Second Wave Adoption thats creating waves in the educational technology and nonprofit technology blogosphere.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 30, 2007

where you vote for one of the finalists in the NTEN Video Content or watch a machinima about Nonprofits in Second Life. " The Giving Carnival: Edition 5 was about how to measure social impact. The Bamboo Project gives up the round up of places to find great multimedia content online. There's also dogooder.tv

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 1, 2007

How did you get interested in copyright laws and their impact on human rights? Google, Flickr, Second Life and literally thousands of new companies depend on engaging users to make money, and the more people who engage with their content, the more money they make. The higher your price, the higher your profit.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 24, 2007

How will these trends impact nptech? The Second Life Community Convention is taking place this weekend in Chicago. The AFP blog points to a press release from Firstgiving about the launch of a social networking site. Tagged with a footnote Marnie Webb notes "What do you think of the survey O'Reilly points to?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 19, 2008

It is very difficult to measure impact. We're looking at we can look at impact on a customized basis. They will be using Skype, Second Life, Facebook, and MySpace. Part of donor base is retail donor base - you give with your heart or your head. We're trying to help give with their head.

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Museum 2.0

NOVEMBER 1, 2007

Nowhere is this more apparent than in the constant question, "If your first life is good, why do you need a Second Life?" Talk resources and impact. Unclear application. Why should I use Facebook? Does my virtual pet really need a social network? Help them login and get started the first time.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

Read on to learn this experts view on the current state of nonprofits and online video, tips and hints on how to maximize your videos impact, and how much all of this really costs. Frogloop: How has nonprofit communications/marketing evolved into using Internet video for outreach and branding? The old maxim is true - you get what you pay for.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

What : Learn how your organization could use open data and APIs to show your impact, coordinate volunteers, or inspire supporters to take action. The event took place on forums, webinars, Tweetchat, Second Life, flickr and YouTube. Who : Facilitating: Amy Sample Ward | NetSquared; Billy Bicket | NetSquared. When : 9:00 a.m.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 24, 2006

Second Life KnowProse blog publishes a press release about their new office in Second Life. Perhaps there will be more nonprofit setting up offices on Second Life with the Nonprofit Commons project being discussed in TechSoup's Virtual Office Space.

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Museum 2.0

SEPTEMBER 3, 2007

The tangible value of the experience for you, and your impact on guests, seems minimal, and quickly you start itching to get "back to work." I'm doing some experience design within the virtual world of Second LIfe, where I am humblingly, and somewhat embarassingly, a newbie. Time on the floor often feels repetitive. You get it.

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DECEMBER 19, 2008

Either you value that target audience so much that you are willing to spend a high amount per visitor, or you value the result of that relationship and the way it can impact others. But in Second Life, we were building strong relationships and empowering those virtual members as exhibit designers.

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OCTOBER 28, 2008

2012 may be the year that Second Life emerges as a major player in a national election. We can get the most impact from social media when we apply a strategic framework to the work ahead. Games – Perhaps the elections are enough of a virtual game that we don't generate more on-line election games.

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