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NpTech Summary: VTvigils Online, Netsquared Announces 21 Featured Projects, and Happiness Hacking

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The site was developed by Democracy in Action. Netsquared Innovation Fund Netsquared Announces the 21 Featured Projects and solicits for feedback. Allan Benamer weighs in with some observations after wading through the comments over at the Netsquared site and pointing to Holden from GiveWell to be the most salient point.

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How the World Affairs Council Broadcasts Globally with Social Media

Tech Soup

As part of Social Media September (#SocMedSep), we've been tapping into the wisdom of our global TechSoup and NetSquared communities as well as experts in nonprofit technology. Social Networking social media NetSquared tssocialmedia World Affairs Council' TS: How does social media support your organization's mission?

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

Created by local NYC students, this game is designed to be played in and around city libraries and teaches players how to use library resources. Players can choose from a variety of games, such as a match games, solitaire, or puzzle games, and pick a charity to play for, like the Animal Rescue Site or the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

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DIY Online Collaboration: Wikis

Tech Soup

Typical wiki communities are work groups within a company, educators and students, and hobbyists. Wikipedia would not be possible without the support of its volunteer contributors, who help keep the site's content current. To manage the site and volunteer contributors, Wikipedia also enlists the help of volunteer administrators.

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Fighting for Civic Transparency with Technology in the Western Balkans

Tech Soup

The site will then publish responses from local officials and encourage further transparency. Students, professors, and deans will be able to express their opinion and report any problems in their school or university. Better Community is a reference site for citizens who wish to apply for a government document. From Serbia.

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Nonprofits, Companies, and White House Unite on Tech Gap

Tech Soup

" Year Up therefore takes a holistic approach to preparing its students for the workforce. Artis told me that Year Up works with the students to help them learn professional skills, from something as simple as shaking hands to more complex issues such as workplace dress.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

Tech Soup

I looked at a few popular crowdfunding sites and dissected their cost plans, nonprofit support, and special features. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!). The Scoop: Indiegogo stakes the claim of being the first "perks-based" crowdfunding site.