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More opportunities added to Social Actions

amysampleward — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:36:22 -0400

NABUUR is an online community that connects individuals with communities in developing countries, and together they formulate plans and projects to address local issues and sharing the solution-making. The connection and process is less about giving money, and more about sharing ideas, knowledge, skills, and connections. And now you can hear about opportunities to get involved through Social Actions!

Using YouTube for Outreach and Fundraising

amysampleward — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:45:53 -0400

I recently wrote about Tu Diabetes' use of Twitter and the strategies the online community has employed to find and engage with new people. Today, I want to take a look at another social media tool Tu Diabetes is using successfully: YouTube.

The Power of the Internet and Non-Profit Videos

GoodTube — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:31:06 -0400

The future of the media today truly is online. The amount of people switching to the internet for their daily habits such as reading the news, watching the news, shopping, research... everything can be found online, and can be used to our advantage. It shouldn't be any different for humanitarian-based initiatives. Non-profit organizations can use the internet and the power of voice and visual aid to their advantage online. That's where a website like www.goodtube.org can come in handy. It is completely non-profit, completely free to use, and is a channel for non-profits to use and share their videos with others.

CARE Connections: New community fighting global poverty

amysampleward — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:01:31 -0400

Britt Bravo is on a much-deserved vacation, so I'm stepping in for her to keep news and information about the social change web coming your way!

CARE is a humanitarian organization working to fight global poverty by serving individuals and families in the poorest communities of the world. CARE recently launched CARE Connections, a free, online community to connect you with others supporting global poverty work, women's empowerment, world news and more. You can learn more about CARE Connections, here.

A new kind of wiki - for the common good!

amysampleward — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 18:42:19 -0400

Earlier this week, conn+ipedia had its public launch. It is a wiki designed for those working for the common good as a place to share knowledge and connect around People, Places and Things. It's a new kind of wiki, built on Wagn, that combines wiki with database functionality. Here are some links to get you started:

Read some of my thoughts on what I learned from the development process of connec+ipedia!

Read some reasons why I think connec+ipedia will change how you think of a wiki!

How do you use Flickr's spectacular community-building powers?

Gail — Fri, 23 May 2008 01:52:27 -0400

I'm thrilled to be going to Net Squared this year to share some of what I've learned by using and exploring Flickr!

The Civil Society Project Looking for Survey Participants

thecivilsociety — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 23:04:30 -0500

Over the next year (or so), the Civil Society Project will be studying the culture of online communities. We are seeking participants willing to take a short survey and contribute their thoughts and experiences with online communities. We are looking for participants from every age group and from a wide cross-section of the metaverse. If you are willing to take a few minutes and help contribute to this study, please visit: http://www.civilsocietyproject.blogspot.com.

How will your non-profit organization avoid the “Meatball Sundae”?

Rich Reader — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:46:42 -0500

Are your community’s articles, blogs, and discussions left shivering in a dark and quiet echo chamber? Do relevant reach, attraction, engagement, interactivity, and participation elude your organization’s site?

Today, January 23rd, 2008, Seth Godin (Search Engine Strategies, Search Engine Watch, Clickz Network, & BuzzLogic) webcast the core message from his new book, “Meatball Sundae”. This haunting & timely theme speaks to a challenge which many of us in non-profit organizations and non-governmental entities struggle with: how (& where) do we better communicate with those whom we serve as well as those on whom we depend, and through doing so, provide a better service?

Digital Future Report Finds that Online Communities Promote Activism

Britt Bravo — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:20:29 -0400

If you're wondering whether or not your nonprofit should have an online presence and strategy, read the 2007 Digital Future Report from the USC Annenberg School's Center for the Digital Future.

According to their press release, the study found that online communities are a, "catalyst for connection and activism":

"Online communities and offline action -- The Digital Future Project found that involvement in online communities leads to offline actions. More than one-fifth of online community members (20.3 percent) take actions offline at least once a year that are related to their online community. (An 'online community' is defined as a group that shares thoughts or ideas, or works on common projects, through electronic communication only.)

Social activism – Participation in online communities leads to social activism.
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Games for Change is hiring a Community Manager in NYC

Susan_Tenby — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 19:42:19 -0400

Suzanne is the founder and ED of Games 4Change and I deeply respect her and her work. If you have any questions about the position, please ask Suzanne, contact info below...
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Games for Change is looking to hire a community manager to manage a variety of online projects, primarily the Knowledge Network. This is a resource directory and social networking space for the MacArthur Foundation's Digital Media and Learning Initiative, a 4-year funded project going into its 2nd year. This person will also oversee G4C's online presence, listserv, and future social networking space.