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Twitter: I think I get it. Now what do I tweet?

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note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. note: This article is part of NTEN's Member Appreciation Month spectacular. Consider setting up a weekly yes-or-no poll question that you send out every Thursday, or leave it open-ended and invite followers to message you with their replies.

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Tweet the Vote

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Record turnout sounds like a good thing for democracy, but it could come with record problems. So, bring your phone or mobile device with you to the polls tomorrow. Polling problems have always plagued elections, but now we can do something about it. Justice Brandeis said that sunshine is the best disinfectant.

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"Press 2 for Chickens": Innovating African Radio Stations

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The group used similar sounding numbers for each of the networks. At Radio Maria, the group also used the IVR system to establish an SMS poll, asking listeners what they wanted to hear more about on the program. But many users had never completed an SMS poll before and were confused on how to submit a vote. .

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Transparency and Fundraising: Is There a Connection?

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within a year social investors will be able to use our website to not only ascertain whether a certain charity is a fiscally sound and meets basic standards of transparency and accountability, but also we will evaluate the organizations effectiveness and results. . Tags: NPTech NTEN transparency Fundraising. BRONX POL 'FE$$ES UP.”

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NpTechTag Summary: Insect Antennae, A Blast from the Past, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Someone on the 501 Tech Club NY list ( NTEN Affinity Group ) suggested a name change might be needed. There is now a poll to vote on names suggested by people. isn't as negative as it sounds. A Blast from the Past Gavin has posted some really early photos of the founding meetings for Aspiration, NTEN, and the NSNT on flickr.

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Five Tools for Engaging Your Members Online (Easy, Inexpensive Ways to Make Your [Virtual] World a Better Place)

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Base your plans on sound knowledge about who and where your users are, and what they're doing online. Polling widgets are a fun and simple way to interact with visitors on your site. Finding out could be as simple as conducting a survey through your newsletter or website (try free tools at SurveyMonkey.com ). Start a Conversation.

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

Obviously this is only one part of the equation, but this sure sounds like a must read report. Reader Polls. Communication is key in everything we do and stopping to think about "how we interact or want to be engaged with - especially from non-profits really does go a long way. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM. Dear Association Leader.