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Using Social Search Techniques for a Research Project. some reflections and a shout for help

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I'm using some traditional ways to research this topic: -Email to listservs -Posts on online forums -Google search. I am also eager to test out some of the tools and ideas I learned about social search during the Yi-Tan call. I was most curious about ChaCha - a search engine that lets you search with human help.

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Finding the Best People: Strategies for Effective IT Hiring

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There are, however, specific strategies and tools that will position you for success in the hiring process. In fact, approximately 75% of nonprofit jobs are filled by strong candidates before the search ever becomes public. Needs Assessment.

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The Answer to Sean's Question: Tools for Effective Listening

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

strategy is to ???shut ve done that, you can think about a thoughtful engagement strategy.??? In article about ego searching, Robin Good adds If you can track what the rest of the world is saying about you or your products and services, you have a great deal of valuable information at your disposal. Ego searches.

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Are They Listening Carefully or Not At All?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

strategy is to ???shut ve done that, you can think about a thoughtful engagement strategy.??? In article about ego searching, Robin Good adds If you can track what the rest of the world is saying about you or your products and services, you have a great deal of valuable information at your disposal. Ego searches.

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Ten Ways Small NGOs Can Collaborate

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The MobileActive listserv is a good one for phone-based app's. Search LinkedIn and Google groups. 9) Develop a partnered IT strategy. Why would nonprofit want to collaborate on IT Strategy? Here are ten practical things you can do, starting tomorrow: 1) Join a list-serve or social media group. And it will!

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Meet Amy Fox of MuseumTweets: Best Practices for Micro Blogging in Museums

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I first met Amy Fox when she de-lurked on the Museum Computer Network listserv. Then set up an account for your museum and follow a few other museums as well as people in your target market using a search for location or interest keywords. You might also consider throwing in some key words to make sure you show up in searches.

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Nonprofit Blogging and Social Networking Policies: Examples?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Now, I swear I remember seeing something from Easter Seals or another nonprofit on a listserv that mentioned either social networking policy or blogging policy. positions, strategies or opinions.??? s popularity rating on blog search engines like Technorati. I mentioned a link from IBM via Elsua (Luis Suarez). Include Links.