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networking LinkedIn-Groups LinkedInThere are hundreds of nonprofit groups on LinkedIn. Here I’ve segmented the top ones into the categories and written a few lines about each to help you decide which ones to join. MORE
The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard. MORE
Bitcoin advertising networks appeared as the blockchain industry’s answer to the global online bans that governments started to impose upon the crypto related businesses. The post Bitcoin Advertising Networks: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on PhreeSite.com. MORE
Mastering social networking as a volunteer. Yesterday was the 2012 New York Cares Leadership Conference , and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting a session to volunteer leaders and inspiring community members. The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer. MORE
Networking Your Nonprofit: The Basics : Things to Think About The following are some questions from our article — Networking 101: Understanding Your Needs — that might help to guide your network planning process by taking stock of what you have and need MORE
The last chapter of the Networked Nonprofit is on networked governance. There were no examples – so the last chapter of the book is speculative, based on the best thinking of the people who have looked at networked governance. As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation and coaching grantees on becoming a Networked Nonprofit and using social media effectively, I’ve also been talking to boards including the museum board above. MORE
I have been working on an exciting project along with dream team of network thinkers and people who are excited about the idea of how collective action drives health in our communities. The network is called “WEB” which stands for The Well-Being and Equity Bridging (WEB) Network. The network is in the early stages of formation and being faciltiated by the Leadership Learning Community, with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. MORE
The Corps Network National Conference. The Corps Network National Conference. The Corps Network / Washington, DC / TBA. The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. PEAK Grant Managers Network Annual Conference. Grant Managers Network Annual Conference. The Network for Social Work Management / Chicago, IL / TBD. MORE
I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey. What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey? MORE
The post Top 15 Social Networking Sites appeared first on PhreeSite.com. Social Network Top ListDo you have a small business and wondering which social media platform will work best for your brand? MORE
Photo Tweeted by @starfocus during a network mapping session at NWF. Two weeks ago, the social media maven from the National Wildlife Federation, Danielle Brigida, tweeted the above photo showing how they were mapping one of their networks with one of my favorite low tech tools: sticky notes. This got my attention because I was designing a Networked Nonprofit workshop for E-Mediat and will incorporate a network mapping exercise. E-Mediat Networks MORE
Networking can be a daunting prospect. Try these tips for fundraisers who hate networking: 1. Not every networking event will be suitable for your business or brand, so be selective and identify the events that will potentially be the most fruitful. Make Networking a Habit. The best way to make sure you stay involved in networking events is to make it a part of your regular routine ? MORE
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social Networks November 5, 2007 As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of thought and interest in the issue of opening up social networks, outside of what has been, until last week, totally closed silos. I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.) MORE
Note from Beth: I’m honored to host a guest post from friend Craig Newmark who is launching a new site, a network of networks. I&# m still recovering from jet lag from the E-Mediat project where I spent time training technology trainers who work with NGOS about the Networked Nonprofit. We’re living in a connected world, and Craig is going to take where no nerd has gone before. Guest Post Networks MORE
How Networked Nonprofits Use Facebook. This year, Alan invited me to present a webinar for participants in the Marcus Institute Digital Education for the Arts on how Networked Nonprofits use Facebook. And, of course, to revisit my Cute Dog Theory and see how it applies to Networked Nonprofits. Networked Nonprofits that use Facebook effectively have a social culture that allows them to scale to have everyone using Facebook. How else do Networked Nonprofits use Facebook? MORE
Omidyar Network : ''via Blog this How is Technology Reinventing Social Impact? MORE
Board members feel like they’re being asked to make uncomfortable “asks” of their social networks, without the support they need to do it well. This can include being an advocate for the organization in the community; expanding the organizations’ network; hosting cultivation meetings or events; thanking donors, and asking donors for support. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging. MORE
This video is short explanation of social networking websites and why they are popular. Tags: Education and Training Video networking social I’ve added a short video for today’s installment of the Video Friday series. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Enjoy! MORE
There is now an anti-social media network that uses social media to allow you to avoid people you know. Well, it’s come to this. Hell is Other People is an interesting project that uses Foursquare to locate your friends and then gives you paths to avoid running into them if you have to go near their locations. Here’s a video about the project: What are your thoughts? Somedays you just want to avoid people. I get it. But is it so bad that you use social media to do it? MORE
Social networks and social media has busted out of the marketing communications and fundraising silos and changing the way nonprofits deliver programs, manage, and even govern. This session will take a look about these trends and how nonprofits can equipment themselves to be networked nonprofits. What is the Networked Nonprofit? Working through networks allows us to scale social change projects geographically and geometrically. BE: understand networks. MORE
Finally, their donation form is equipped with EveryAction’s FastAction network, meaning that if their donor has taken prior action on an EveryAction form, their information will be autofilled, making the process of completing their donation quick and easy. With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals. MORE
Ever heard of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? It’s also easy to set up and had a decently large network of globally distributed servers. The post Get Networking: Using a CDN to Speed Up Your Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. If you haven’t don’t fret, you’re not alone. Most people operating WordPress sites today have no idea what a CDN is or what exactly it does, but they’d no doubt find it pretty helpful. MORE
They partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing. Hispanic Heritage Month, officially founded in 1968 , occurs each year from September 15 to October 15, a period which includes the anniversary of independence of eight Latin American countries. During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., MORE
Disconnecting From The Network : "NPower, the national network of nonprofit technology consulting and training organizations, has restructured. The New York office is rebranding itself as the national organization and the other network members have to decide whether to retain their affiliation and names or become independent. MORE
Bob Agres Executive Director of Hawai’i Alliance for Community Based Economic Development said that network weaving is the humility to discover the unique gift of each person you encounter and to connect it with a need. I heard several people at the Grant maker’s Gathering on Networks say that networks are beautiful. I find beauty in the trust that allows network ties to strengthen and in the visual representation of networks. Networks MORE
A Preliminary Theology of Social Networks : As people like Beth Kanter and Allison Fine made clear in their book, The Networked Nonprofit, networks are the new form of organizational structure in the 21st-century. Actually, Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps predicted in 1994 in The Age of the Network that networks would be the signature form of organizations in this century and I wrote about network organizations for the Jewish community in 2001 in Network Judaism). MORE
In her article Unstill Waters: The Fluid Role of Networks in Social Movements , Robin Katcher describes the several of the roles that networks can play in social movements : Building linkages and connection with a broader movement. Given this context, what are ways that funders can support effective networks in movement building, what roles can we play, and how can we continue to learn from each other and from the networks we are investing in? Networks MORE
Beth Kanter and Allison Fine ‘s book, The Networked Nonprofit , is now out and starting lots of conversations. Let’s start at the beginning: what is a “networked nonprofit&# anyway? As Beth and Allison explain: Networked Nonprofits are simple and transparent organizations. Networked Nonprofits don’t work harder or longer than other organizations, they work differently. Networked Nonprofit Slides. MORE
Do you get bothered whenever your device connects to a WiFi network without your knowledge? Here is a guide on how to forget a WiFi network on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iTouch. Also, get to know how to test network speed. MORE
My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! The Network Weaver Handbook is designed to give you skills and resources you need to build effective and innovative networks. The handbook offers advice and resources for those who just starting out to those involved in well-established networks. MORE
One idea that has emerged for me through this way of exploring the topic is that of temporary versus permanent networks. Temporary versus Permanent Networks. People are networked. It goes without saying then that no matter what our work or our sector or our cause, we need to get better at recognizing the power in networks and become the nodes that connect networks, conversations, and people. Individuals define networks. Individuals influence networks. MORE
By working your network and projecting your values, you can get people excited about your campaign and grow the volunteer base that you need. This can include activists, religious leaders, artists, and philanthropists — anyone with a network and a vested interest in your community. These leaders will be able to connect you with their networks and amplify your nonprofits’ messaging online. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate. MORE
Networked NGO. I spent my part of my birthday giving a presentation at the Packard Foundation Program Forum on translating the Networked Nonprofit into the Networked NGO. It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits. I’m now interested in the question of how your scale a networked capacity building approach around social media. . MORE
—– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. In a sector where we are always trying to do more with less, we can’t be fooled into thinking our strategies for engagement on online networks can be cut and pasted from one space to the next. otherblogs socialmedia google networking social media ssir strateg MORE
Did you know that women also dominate social networks? According to a Pew study, in 2008 women comprised 53% of social networking site users. Over the past two years, women have increased their social networking usage and now comprise 56% of the social networking consumer base. Men’s social networking user base has dropped to 47%. The study said that Linkedin is the only social networking site where men dominate. MORE
Networking. It’s simple: networking is necessary to progress at any level in business and is especially paramount for nonprofit leaders. Networking helps build a professional reputation backed by a cadre of supporters and believers. It is this network that can corroborate your credentials and solidify your standing with other interested parties. Luckily, the Valley has no shortage for opportunities to network. Sentari Minor networking MORE
Engaging and Inspiring Alumni Networks with Social Media from Beth Kanter. This nice deck by Beth Kanter should have good info for any association, not just alumni associations…! ——— This post contains a cool slide deck. Click through if you can’t see it! ——– ( photo credit ). MORE
By providing these donors an incredible experience, you’ll give them the opportunity to socialize, network, and support your mission. Members of your host committee need to have a good network and be willing to ask people to attend and give. Send your executive director and host committee a template email invitation that they can personalize and send to their networks. MORE
I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. One that really speaks to me is the point that “measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks.” In the foreward, Beth and Katie say that “measurement is the secret sauce; we provide the recipe.” ” And that they do! MORE
This network effect makes EveryAction donation pages some of the highest-converting in the industry. The Audubon Society's Porter Mason said that EveryAction's network effect "increased conversion rates by a magnitude of 5x to 20x". #2. Match your contact records to nearly 100 social networks. MORE
Among the best ways to build those relationships with current donors and to gain new ones is networking. Ah yes, networking: the word we’ve heard on repeat at every conference and seminar we’ve ever been to. If your nonprofit networking is off to a rocky start, these steps can make the process go a little smoother. Network because you care. So when you’re networking, treat them as individuals instead of opportunities for money. MORE
Are you wondering about how to monitor your device and analyze traffic on your network? Whether you are a network administrator or a system administrator, it is important to monitor potential issues before they become production problems. There are various network monitoring. MORE
Clients of both companies will benefit in many ways, including by expanding the network effect of each company’s one-click contributions and form pre-filling features, leading to higher conversion rates and more engagement for nonprofits. Innovative Talent and Digital Product Add to EveryAction’s Rapid Growth. Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019 – EveryAction, a leading provider of software serving over 15,000 nonprofits, announced today that it has acquired We Also Walk Dogs Inc., MORE
Network Related Topics Find the free stuff
SEPTEMBER 29, 2020
The post Top 15 Social Networking Sites appeared first on PhreeSite.com. Social Network Top ListDo you have a small business and wondering which social media platform will work best for your brand?
ASU Lodestar Center
MARCH 28, 2012
Networking. It’s simple: networking is necessary to progress at any level in business and is especially paramount for nonprofit leaders. Networking helps build a professional reputation backed by a cadre of supporters and believers. It is this network that can corroborate your credentials and solidify your standing with other interested parties. Luckily, the Valley has no shortage for opportunities to network. Sentari Minor networking
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Amy Sample Ward
APRIL 9, 2010
Social networks and social media has busted out of the marketing communications and fundraising silos and changing the way nonprofits deliver programs, manage, and even govern. This session will take a look about these trends and how nonprofits can equipment themselves to be networked nonprofits. What is the Networked Nonprofit? Working through networks allows us to scale social change projects geographically and geometrically. BE: understand networks.
EveryAction
NOVEMBER 27, 2018
The Corps Network National Conference. The Corps Network National Conference. The Corps Network / Washington, DC / TBA. The Corps Network National Conference is an annual gathering of national, state, and local leaders in the fields of workforce development, community service, and conservation. PEAK Grant Managers Network Annual Conference. Grant Managers Network Annual Conference. The Network for Social Work Management / Chicago, IL / TBD.
EveryAction
OCTOBER 9, 2018
By working your network and projecting your values, you can get people excited about your campaign and grow the volunteer base that you need. This can include activists, religious leaders, artists, and philanthropists — anyone with a network and a vested interest in your community. These leaders will be able to connect you with their networks and amplify your nonprofits’ messaging online. If you work at a nonprofit, you know what it feels like to have too much on your plate.
EveryAction
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Finally, their donation form is equipped with EveryAction’s FastAction network, meaning that if their donor has taken prior action on an EveryAction form, their information will be autofilled, making the process of completing their donation quick and easy. With Giving Tuesday behind us, it's time to highlight just a few of the organizations who ran stellar campaigns, activated supporters, and beat their fundraising goals.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 25, 2011
Photo Tweeted by @starfocus during a network mapping session at NWF. Two weeks ago, the social media maven from the National Wildlife Federation, Danielle Brigida, tweeted the above photo showing how they were mapping one of their networks with one of my favorite low tech tools: sticky notes. This got my attention because I was designing a Networked Nonprofit workshop for E-Mediat and will incorporate a network mapping exercise. E-Mediat Networks
NCE Social Media
JUNE 17, 2013
There is now an anti-social media network that uses social media to allow you to avoid people you know. Well, it’s come to this. Hell is Other People is an interesting project that uses Foursquare to locate your friends and then gives you paths to avoid running into them if you have to go near their locations. Here’s a video about the project: What are your thoughts? Somedays you just want to avoid people. I get it. But is it so bad that you use social media to do it?
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2010
Voluntary Sector Network | guardian.co.uk.
EveryAction
MAY 8, 2019
Clients of both companies will benefit in many ways, including by expanding the network effect of each company’s one-click contributions and form pre-filling features, leading to higher conversion rates and more engagement for nonprofits. Innovative Talent and Digital Product Add to EveryAction’s Rapid Growth. Washington, D.C., May 8, 2019 – EveryAction, a leading provider of software serving over 15,000 nonprofits, announced today that it has acquired We Also Walk Dogs Inc.,
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018
This network effect makes EveryAction donation pages some of the highest-converting in the industry. The Audubon Society's Porter Mason said that EveryAction's network effect "increased conversion rates by a magnitude of 5x to 20x". #2. Match your contact records to nearly 100 social networks.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Board members feel like they’re being asked to make uncomfortable “asks” of their social networks, without the support they need to do it well. This can include being an advocate for the organization in the community; expanding the organizations’ network; hosting cultivation meetings or events; thanking donors, and asking donors for support. Getting development teams and their nonprofit boards to work in alignment can be challenging.
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
They partner with a national network of nearly 300 Affiliates across the country to serve millions of Latinos in the areas of civic engagement, civil rights and immigration, education, workforce and the economy, health, and housing. Hispanic Heritage Month, officially founded in 1968 , occurs each year from September 15 to October 15, a period which includes the anniversary of independence of eight Latin American countries. During National Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S.,
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
MARCH 8, 2011
Note from Beth: I’m honored to host a guest post from friend Craig Newmark who is launching a new site, a network of networks. I&# m still recovering from jet lag from the E-Mediat project where I spent time training technology trainers who work with NGOS about the Networked Nonprofit. We’re living in a connected world, and Craig is going to take where no nerd has gone before. Guest Post Networks
Find the free stuff
DECEMBER 20, 2020
Bitcoin advertising networks appeared as the blockchain industry’s answer to the global online bans that governments started to impose upon the crypto related businesses. The post Bitcoin Advertising Networks: Everything You Need to Know appeared first on PhreeSite.com.
Find the free stuff
OCTOBER 8, 2020
Are you wondering about how to monitor your device and analyze traffic on your network? Whether you are a network administrator or a system administrator, it is important to monitor potential issues before they become production problems. There are various network monitoring.
Amy Sample Ward
DECEMBER 3, 2012
I recently got my copy of Measuring the Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Katie Delahaye Paine. One that really speaks to me is the point that “measurement helps nonprofits understand and improve their social networks.” In the foreward, Beth and Katie say that “measurement is the secret sauce; we provide the recipe.” ” And that they do!
NonProfit Hub
APRIL 17, 2020
Networking can be a daunting prospect. Try these tips for fundraisers who hate networking: 1. Not every networking event will be suitable for your business or brand, so be selective and identify the events that will potentially be the most fruitful. Make Networking a Habit. The best way to make sure you stay involved in networking events is to make it a part of your regular routine ?
AFP Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Networking Your Nonprofit: The Basics : Things to Think About The following are some questions from our article — Networking 101: Understanding Your Needs — that might help to guide your network planning process by taking stock of what you have and need
NonProfit Hub
AUGUST 28, 2018
Among the best ways to build those relationships with current donors and to gain new ones is networking. Ah yes, networking: the word we’ve heard on repeat at every conference and seminar we’ve ever been to. If your nonprofit networking is off to a rocky start, these steps can make the process go a little smoother. Network because you care. So when you’re networking, treat them as individuals instead of opportunities for money.
Amy Sample Ward
JULY 30, 2010
Beth Kanter and Allison Fine ‘s book, The Networked Nonprofit , is now out and starting lots of conversations. Let’s start at the beginning: what is a “networked nonprofit&# anyway? As Beth and Allison explain: Networked Nonprofits are simple and transparent organizations. Networked Nonprofits don’t work harder or longer than other organizations, they work differently. Networked Nonprofit Slides.
Amy Sample Ward
MARCH 4, 2012
Mastering social networking as a volunteer. Yesterday was the 2012 New York Cares Leadership Conference , and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting a session to volunteer leaders and inspiring community members. The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer.
AFP Blog
MAY 17, 2011
Disconnecting From The Network : "NPower, the national network of nonprofit technology consulting and training organizations, has restructured. The New York office is rebranding itself as the national organization and the other network members have to decide whether to retain their affiliation and names or become independent.
SocialFish
FEBRUARY 4, 2014
Engaging and Inspiring Alumni Networks with Social Media from Beth Kanter. This nice deck by Beth Kanter should have good info for any association, not just alumni associations…! ——— This post contains a cool slide deck. Click through if you can’t see it! ——– ( photo credit ).
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
How Networked Nonprofits Use Facebook. This year, Alan invited me to present a webinar for participants in the Marcus Institute Digital Education for the Arts on how Networked Nonprofits use Facebook. And, of course, to revisit my Cute Dog Theory and see how it applies to Networked Nonprofits. Networked Nonprofits that use Facebook effectively have a social culture that allows them to scale to have everyone using Facebook. How else do Networked Nonprofits use Facebook?
EveryAction
AUGUST 28, 2018
By providing these donors an incredible experience, you’ll give them the opportunity to socialize, network, and support your mission. Members of your host committee need to have a good network and be willing to ask people to attend and give. Send your executive director and host committee a template email invitation that they can personalize and send to their networks.
NetWits
JANUARY 27, 2011
I just got an email from Holly Ross, the Executive Director of the Non-profit Technology Network – better known as NTEN. There’s always great information in the newsletter, but this time around I’m particularly excited because the focus is social networking for non-profits (something that, if you read this blog regularly, you know I’m very passionate about) and the 2011 Social Networking Survey. What’s the Nonprofit Social Networking Survey?
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
OCTOBER 13, 2010
The last chapter of the Networked Nonprofit is on networked governance. There were no examples – so the last chapter of the book is speculative, based on the best thinking of the people who have looked at networked governance. As part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation and coaching grantees on becoming a Networked Nonprofit and using social media effectively, I’ve also been talking to boards including the museum board above.
AFP Blog
JANUARY 3, 2013
A Preliminary Theology of Social Networks : As people like Beth Kanter and Allison Fine made clear in their book, The Networked Nonprofit, networks are the new form of organizational structure in the 21st-century. Actually, Jessica Lipnack and Jeffrey Stamps predicted in 1994 in The Age of the Network that networks would be the signature form of organizations in this century and I wrote about network organizations for the Jewish community in 2001 in Network Judaism).
Amy Sample Ward
NOVEMBER 23, 2011
—– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. In a sector where we are always trying to do more with less, we can’t be fooled into thinking our strategies for engagement on online networks can be cut and pasted from one space to the next. otherblogs socialmedia google networking social media ssir strateg
Byte Technology
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Ever heard of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? It’s also easy to set up and had a decently large network of globally distributed servers. The post Get Networking: Using a CDN to Speed Up Your Site appeared first on Byte Technology’s Web Design Insights Blog. If you haven’t don’t fret, you’re not alone. Most people operating WordPress sites today have no idea what a CDN is or what exactly it does, but they’d no doubt find it pretty helpful.
Find the free stuff
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Do you get bothered whenever your device connects to a WiFi network without your knowledge? Here is a guide on how to forget a WiFi network on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iTouch. Also, get to know how to test network speed.
Wild Apricot
MARCH 20, 2017
networking LinkedIn-Groups LinkedInThere are hundreds of nonprofit groups on LinkedIn. Here I’ve segmented the top ones into the categories and written a few lines about each to help you decide which ones to join.
NCE Social Media
JULY 31, 2009
This video is short explanation of social networking websites and why they are popular. Tags: Education and Training Video networking social I’ve added a short video for today’s installment of the Video Friday series. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Something simple to cleanse the palate. Enjoy!
Amy Sample Ward
SEPTEMBER 8, 2010
One idea that has emerged for me through this way of exploring the topic is that of temporary versus permanent networks. Temporary versus Permanent Networks. People are networked. It goes without saying then that no matter what our work or our sector or our cause, we need to get better at recognizing the power in networks and become the nodes that connect networks, conversations, and people. Individuals define networks. Individuals influence networks.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JANUARY 13, 2011
Networked NGO. I spent my part of my birthday giving a presentation at the Packard Foundation Program Forum on translating the Networked Nonprofit into the Networked NGO. It also gave me an opportunity to share some stories about my experience as Visiting Scholar over the past 6 months coaching grantees in becoming Networked Nonprofits. I’m now interested in the question of how your scale a networked capacity building approach around social media. .
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 18, 2011
Bob Agres Executive Director of Hawai’i Alliance for Community Based Economic Development said that network weaving is the humility to discover the unique gift of each person you encounter and to connect it with a need. I heard several people at the Grant maker’s Gathering on Networks say that networks are beautiful. I find beauty in the trust that allows network ties to strengthen and in the visual representation of networks. Networks
AFP Blog
MARCH 16, 2015
Omidyar Network : ''via Blog this How is Technology Reinventing Social Impact?
EveryAction
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
The original DIY video platform, YouTube, is now the world's second largest social network and search engine. When you're building a movement, video is an indispensable storytelling tool. By appealing to a wide range of our senses, videos capture our attention and activate our emotions, unlike any other medium. With more Americans getting their news through social media, video content provides an opportunity to grow your audience and make your story heard.
Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology
NOVEMBER 5, 2007
Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Open Social Networks November 5, 2007 As I’ve mentioned before, there has been a lot of thought and interest in the issue of opening up social networks, outside of what has been, until last week, totally closed silos. I linked to a great thought piece a while back on opening up the social graph (that is, your network of friends.)
Frogloop
JUNE 25, 2011
Did you know that women also dominate social networks? According to a Pew study, in 2008 women comprised 53% of social networking site users. Over the past two years, women have increased their social networking usage and now comprise 56% of the social networking consumer base. Men’s social networking user base has dropped to 47%. The study said that Linkedin is the only social networking site where men dominate.
Beth Kanter
APRIL 30, 2012
My friend and colleague, June Holley , has written a much anticipated book, The Network Weaver Handbook. If you are interested in building networks or working as Networked Nonprofit, you need this book right now! The Network Weaver Handbook is designed to give you skills and resources you need to build effective and innovative networks. The handbook offers advice and resources for those who just starting out to those involved in well-established networks.
Beth Kanter
OCTOBER 18, 2011
In her article Unstill Waters: The Fluid Role of Networks in Social Movements , Robin Katcher describes the several of the roles that networks can play in social movements : Building linkages and connection with a broader movement. Given this context, what are ways that funders can support effective networks in movement building, what roles can we play, and how can we continue to learn from each other and from the networks we are investing in? Networks
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