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The social network commitment

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Getting involved in a social network, whether it be something like Facebook or Myspace, or a content-connected social network like flickr or delicious (I’m starting to get used to writing that without the dots,) is pretty easy. LinkedIN : The professional, serious, network.

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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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What Tools Do You Use for Making Your Nonprofit’s Social Media Use Efficient?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There is an evolving category of tools (some free, some not) that can help make the tasks associated with content strategy, engagement, and tracking less onerous. If you know of other tools (or tips) that make you more efficient managing content, engagement, and tracking on social media, please share them in the comments.

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43 Digital Marketing Tools & Resources for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Google Analytics :: analytics.google.com Google Analytics is a freemium web analytics service offered by Google that tracks and reports website traffic. Accessible Social :: accessible-social.com Accessible Social is a free resource hub for digital marketers to discover how to make social media content accessible.

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Prioritizing Your Web Marketing Budget - What Slice of the Pie Should Social Media Get?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Social Opportunity. You Need Social Networks. One of the messages that came through from this group of experts is that social media can give you a lot of return for your investment.    And, as Geoff points out social media does take time and it can take away from core operations - if you let it.  

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Women Who Tech Telesummit: Tools Galore Panel

Amy Sample Ward

Consider the groups you will want to track or by which you will want to arrange members: donors, activists, organizers, stakeholders, partners, volunteers, supporters, and so on. Social Networks & Twitter from Natalie Foster: Two Principles: 1. What is difference between a blog, social media tools, and websites?

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NpTechTag Summary: NpTech Events, Twitters, and Green Web Hosting

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Carie is a recognized nonprofit and social networking guru who was written up in the Chronicle of Philathantropy Blog for her organization's efforts on MySpace in June. NpTech Blogging, Tagging, and Wikis An excellent presentation on social media and nonprofits by Jocelyn Harmon and Qui Diaz is being discussed by Dave B.

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