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Harnessing generative AI for good

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Before we get completely swept up, let’s not forget the previous technology hype cycles that have come and gone. 2) Fast follow The Gartner Hype Cycle captures the euphoria new technologies tend to generate in the early days. has likely put it near the peak of the hype cycle. This equally applies to technology.

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Google + Nonprofit Brand Pages

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Robert Scoble pointed out some major problems with having only one account associated with the brand pages. Then the reactions: Ah, you can’t add more than one administrator (it’s coming). I asked what happens if someone goes on vacation, but as Frank Barry pointed out – no one who works in a nonprofit does!

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Nonprofits Should Consider SMS Fundraising With Eyes Wide Open

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It closely follows Gartner's Technology Hype Cycle. With nonprofits, the Trough of Disillusionment comes when we start to understand the real challenges in implementing a new technology and stop looking at as a panacea that will solve all our problems. Maybe I'm jaded. Technology Trigger. Inflated Expectations.

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Google + for Social Change Activists: Dive in Early or Wait?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’ve been noticing that I tend to get more engagement on technology posts than social engagement posts, although when I worked hard at stirring the pot, there have been a few productive conversations. The problem with Google + as it stands right now (and it will be changing) is that lack of community features and mainstream adoption.

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Social Notworking and Other Social Networking Challenges

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Gartner's Technology Hype Cycles : I created that diagram based on the Gartner's theory and have seen it come into play over and over again. When I read Jeremiah Owyang's post, two reflections came to mind: 1. What challenges do you see facing nonprofits to use social networking sites?