Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 14, 2009

I met Lina Srivastava at SXSW last month and I found her clarifying commentary on the " What is the distinction between social media for charity and social good/systemic change? Now to dig into this topic because it combines a couple of interest - storytelling with social media and working in a networked way. very insightful.

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JANUARY 22, 2010

I explained how technology and social media are playing a leading role in innovation in the aid sector and helping to bring relief to earthquake victims in Haiti. Open source maps to help aid workers navigate damaged areas and coordinate their efforts. Some of the highlights include: An English/Creole translation iPhone app.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 1, 2009

I also need to streamline the many wiki portfolios and resource collections that I've put together over the years. Social Media Audience Research and Social Network Analysis: I've been tracking social media research snippets for a while, but not in a very well organized way. A Guide to Creating a Minimalist Website.

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Care2

MAY 15, 2009

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!" Social Networks & Twitter from Natalie Foster: Two Principles: 1.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

First of all, while there are many choices for collaboration tools, a few simple filters will get one 90% of the way there (if you want to control the content but get some feedback, use a blog tool; if you need to develop a written product, use a wiki or Google Docs; if you want group discussions and networking, use a social network tool; etc.).

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

First of all, while there are many choices for collaboration tools, a few simple filters will get one 90% of the way there (if you want to control the content but get some feedback, use a blog tool; if you need to develop a written product, use a wiki or Google Docs; if you want group discussions and networking, use a social network tool; etc.).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 27, 2007

Netsquared featured project WiserEarth In Ode Magazine Social Media Resources. John Bell of the 360 Digital Influence Blog says " It's Time for Measurement of Social Media " which looks at the ROI and identifies some success metrics. Mashing and burning feeds ? What's Wiffiti ?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 23, 2009

The goal is to help participants create a social media strategy AND take a deep dive into the tactics and tools of social media. I've come up with synthesis - a worksheet, how-to points, and resources that would guide an organization to think strategically about social media. The Social Media Strategy Map and Worksheet 1.

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Wild Apricot

JUNE 27, 2008

And who may be able to influence those actors in their decision-making? RSS feed: We write on web technology and social media tools for non-profits - charities, associations, clubs and other organizations. and Social Media trends. Social networking. Your URL (optional ). Comments (required). Remember Me? E-mail marketing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 13, 2010

The key to success in social media is to leave room for reflection at the end of a project. I do this with every social media activity as well as whenever I teach. I remember talking with Stacey Monk on the phone last November about how difficult it is to set goals for social media infused campaigns.

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 24, 2010

USAID should develop an online social networking community for young adults interested in international development. Finally, the data should be easily mapped to State Department data on entity in control of territory aid is rendered throughout the duration of the project. Social Security Administration. Vote for this Idea].

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 20, 2009

Photo by Becky J McCray At SXSW, I participated in the " Social Media for Social Good BBQ " co-hosted by Jeff Pulver and Porter Novelli. We each spoke for five minutes and answered the question, "What surprised you about social media for social good?" Then audience questions.

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Forum One

APRIL 2, 2010

In fact, the sessions Neighborhood Networking, Local Government Transparency, and Empowering Democratic Deliberation at the Local Level with Social Media all explored technologies, ideas, and best practices for local government transparency and citizen engagement. Tags: Influence Data & Visualizations Government.

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