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Is Quora Yet Another Social Network (YASN) or Something Different?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Prior to the holidays I ignored them because I just couldn’t stomach “yet another social network.” So, what made me go check it out? Ironically, it was my post “ Reflection on Networked Professional Learning &# where I linked to a post on Social Networks from Stephen Downes.

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LinkedIn Applications: I just added my blog and slideshare content! Wow!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

LinkedIn is a professional network for business and (and nonprofit professionals.) It is often described as an online social network for job seekers. Earlier this week LinkedIn announced its applications platform that includes a small number of well-chosen apps that can enhance your professional networking profile.

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Social Networks for Social Change: Ivan Boothe Knows What He Is Talking About!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Using Social Networks for Social Change: Facebook, MySpace and More View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. Ivan Boothe helped start the Genocide Intervention Network in 2004, and was responsible for communications, web development and social networking strategy.

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A Simple 6 Step Plan for Creating a Facebook Page that Works

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Include links to your website and other social networks. Make sure to check out the full presentation slides. You can view them below or download them from SlideShare by clicking here (look for the download button right above the slides when you get to SlideShare). Add your mission statement.

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The Social Life of PowerPoint Presentations (or why I really love SlideShare)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Which brings me to the reason why I love SlideShare. SlideShare is a social networking site that lets you share Powerpoint presentations. In fact, I have a " Remix This PowerPoint " presentation up on slide share right now! it has definitely improved my slide shows.

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Guest Post by Rebecca Leaman: Social Media for Non-Profits: 26 Great Slideshare Presentations You Can Use

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Submitted by Rebecca Leaman, publisher of Get your sanity back , Wild Apricot's non-profit technology blog Great new presentations on social media are coming out almost daily, now that we're deep into conference season, and many are directed specifically to the needs of non-profits. Blogging for Nonprofits (Shirley Sexton).

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27 Stats About How NGOs Worldwide Use Online Technology and Social Media

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Other social networks used by global NGOs are YouTube (55%), LinkedIn (51%), Google+ (28%), and WhatsApp (16%). 52% have used social media to report live. 30% of global NGOs assign the responsibility of social media management to a communications staff person. Webinar Slides: Presented 2/2/17 to 1,600+ NGO staff.