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Giving 2.0 ProjectU

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The author of the book, Giving 2.0 , has just released all her teaching notes and syllabi, along with philanthropy library. Stanford University lecturer Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen teaches students at Stanford about how to master philanthropy. I first heard Laura speak when she launched her book , Giving 2.0, Philanthropy'

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Information Island Grand Opening Celebration: Jeff Barr, Amazon Presentation

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It's a busy time in Second Life , particularly for libraries, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. I've written a lot about interactive lectures as an instructional technique in the real world - so what is the best way to bring that into Second Life. What is transferable?

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Reflections on Mixed Reality Events in Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In-world speakers from nonprofits who spoke about their work included Evonne Heyning from Camp Darfur, Barry Joseph from Global Kids , Lori Bell from the Library Alliance , and Marc Sirkin from LLS. Jeska Linden , Community Manager for Linden Labs, has the mike in her hand, while her avatar is behind the podium in Second Life.

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

The evaluation tools and techniques you choose will depend in large part on the message, the method of delivery, and the outcome that you want to measure. instructional video. Evaluation. Evaluation explains the effects [on the recipients or the environment] that are expected as a result of transferring or exchanging knowledge.".

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Chatbots and Non Player Characters as Instigators for Visitor Feedback and Reflection

Museum 2.0

And this week, I had an aha moment about a designed listening technique: conversations with computers. This is what separates Daisy from all the instructional graphics and "What do YOU thinks?" Some libraries employ dogs to sit and watch struggling readers intently as they work their way aloud through books.

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6 Reasons Why People Won’t Give to Your Fundraising Appeal Letter (and what to do about it!)

Get Fully Funded

If you want to provide an online option, the instructions should be clear and allow your donor to give with minimal time and effort. This technique can draw readers in without a lot of effort on their part. The reply card may be the only thing some donors read, so make sure it clearly re-states the ask. Make your letter skimmable.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Personal learning and reflection on and about your instructional topic. Research to incorporate in instructional materials. Tagging and social bookmarking can be useful techniques to easily share your information resources with colleagues or co-workers. library, and nonprofit environments is mainly due to the benefits offered.

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