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My Birthday Wish: Support My Fundraiser for NTEN

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In 1992, I had the honor of having a front row seat at the creation of a field – how nonprofits can use the Internet for mission driven work. My work was as a trainer, to teach people who to use these tools strategically.

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Some Little Known Faith-Based Technology Resources

Tech Soup

Church Technology Listservs. I’ve been following the discussions on the Unitarian Universalist techie listserv and it’s a great information sharing group. Another is the ChurchMgmtSoftware listserv. That’s not surprising since faith-based organizations are all about community. Additional TechSoup Resources.

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All You Need To Know About Virtual Conferences

AccelEvents

All that is required is an internet connection and a connected device. . You will need to have a team of staff or volunteers available to direct traffic, answer questions, and help people navigate the event. A lower entry fee can mean the event is more accessible to more people, greatly increasing reach and possible revenues. .

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The Zoetica Salon: A Peer Learning Community for Nonprofits and Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Back in 1993, I first started working with nonprofits and the Internet as the Network Builder for ArtsWire, an online peer community of artists. I didn’t know a modem from a microwave, but I was responsible for providing technical support to over 1000 artists who were first getting online or building web pages.

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Five Ways Social Media is Helping to Build Social Justice Movements

Care2

Pre-internet, people were limited to these passionate conversations with friends in person or by phone. Then in the 90’s people had some of these conversations via online forums and listservs. Connects people who are passionate about similar issues to each other.

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RSS As Information Coping Tool

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I've been doing Internet skills training workshops since 1995 and way back when I used to do one called "Digital Literacy" which was all about how to use email, listservs, and Internet search functions. I'm finding that some people's initial reactions to RSS is "OMG, information overload!"

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Tech Planning Tips for Every Nonprofit or Library

Tech Soup

The library, which serves about 4,000 people, has no dedicated IT staff and a budget of about $200,000 per year. Julie described the library's community as "economically depressed" and a place where the digital divide is real: most people only access the Internet from their phones. TechSoup Product Donations.

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