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Socialbrite: Social Tools for Social Change

Amy Sample Ward

Beth Kanter, Amy Sample Ward, Katrin Verclas and John Haydon are among the familiar names in the nonprofit tech sector who are part of the effort. Amy Sample Ward, a strategist who supports and educates clients in the nonprofit and social change sectors. Socialbrite.org is launching with a rich set of resources: A directory of Web 2.0

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Tips for Remote Presenting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Since the meeting was taking place in Los Angeles, FFOG was graciously allowed me to present remotely with Liz Karlin. Sometimes it has worked swimmingly like this one with Amy Sample Ward in 2008, other times not. In the past, I have presented remotely using skype audio and video. We had a very reliable Internet connection.

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Conference Site Selection Tips

fusionSpan

Compare that to Los Angeles where a gallon of coffee was $68, plus plus, or Salt Lake City, where coffee was $40 per gallon plus plus. Make sure that your planned events will adequately cover the minimum by laying out some sample menus. Another important factor to consider are weather patterns at the time of your meeting.

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Beth Terry, Fake Plastic Fish: How I Have Fun, Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

Y ou can see her speak (via streaming video) this Saturday, November 6th at TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch in Los Angeles. You can follow Beth on Twitter at @fakeplasticfish , on the Fake Plastic Fish Facebook page , and on her personal Facebook page. Click here to find a watch party near you.

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Familiarity Breeds Love…and a Desire for Things to Stay the Same: Guest Post by Karen Wise

Museum 2.0

Visitors in front of the African Elephant Diorama at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLAC photo) This guest post was written by Karen Wise, Vice President, Education and Exhibits at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. “I You’ve made it better without changing it.” Those words haunt me.

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Fundwriter.ai 101 – Can A Robot Write Better Than You?

The Fundraising Authority

Fundwriter further trains this AI using nonprofit-specific writing samples from websites to appeals to proposals to social posts. Appeal – Research Centered This appeal is trained on samples from research-related appeals, but it can work for any organization. Sincerely, Los Angeles Cancer Center. My name is Anthony.

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Wangari Maathai, Dining for Women & LA

Have Fun - Do Good

I didn't want to jinx it, so I didn't mention it in my book review of Wangari Maathai's memoir, Unbowed , but I finished the book last week because on Friday my husband and I flew to Los Angeles to hear Maathai speak at a fundraiser organized by the African Millennium Foundation. Those of us who care about the earth, we need to bloom."