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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I asked this question on my Facebook brand page, and here’s what I learned: The New York Public Library Photo Booth. The New York Public Library is using selfies as part of its social media initiative to engage library patrons. Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good?

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Bring a Question: Creative Commons Hosts TechSoup Social Channels on September 17, 2014

Tech Soup

Memes are a fun, easy way to create engaging content, especially for social media. How can we use memes while still respecting copyright and making sure content creators get appropriate credit? What counts as a "commercial" versus a "noncommercial" use for nonprofits, libraries, and educational institutions?

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Around the TechSoup Global Blogosphere

Tech Soup

Get practical advice on live-streaming an activist event and making an all-star meme for your nonprofit. Read the transcript of the Nonprofit Commons meeting, featuring Dr. Valerie Hill of Texas Woman’s University School of Library and Information Science discussing libraries, museums, and immersive learning.

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How a Few Tiny Horses Bucked the Facebook Algorithm

Tech Soup

Gentle Carousel also has a literacy program called Reading Is Magic that brings the horses into schools, libraries, and at-risk youth programs. You can also post memes that relate to your cause. Helena Library). The organization visits hospitals, hospice programs, and children who have experienced traumatic events. spanhidden.

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Save the Children Alternative Gift Catalog: Amazing

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Just adding to the meme of alternative gift giving ideas that Steve Garfield started last week. Save the Children.

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13 Causes I'd Give to If Friday the 13th Was My Lucky Day

Have Fun - Do Good

In the spirit of the 25 Random Things About Me meme/online chain letter going around Facebook right now, below is a list of 13 causes that are close to my heart. I Love Libraries Mission: "Friends of I Love Libraries was created to provide a means for library advocates to strengthen grassroots efforts in support of America’s libraries.

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7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Some supporters may jump at the chance to be a social media ambassador for an organization they care about, but do you really want messages about your initiatives intermingling with political rants or drinking memes? Follow the lead of organizations like the Austin Public Library who have a sign-up form for those interested in participating.