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JULY 22, 2013

If you listen to my Big Vision Podcast, you may have heard my January 2013 interview with Rockwood''s President and CEO, Akaya Windwood. I''ve known about Rockwood''s awesome work for years, and am super excited to be working with them. She recently wrote a powerful piece in response to the Zimmerman verdict that I highly recommend.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2010

With all the depressing stories on the news, you'd never know that there are all kinds of amazing people out there who not only have big visions for a better world, but are making their big visions real, but there are! Please note that because the interviews take place over four years, some people's work and lives may have changed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 5, 2011

Earlier this week, I wrote a post called “ Content Curation Is Listening and Engaging &# about the art and science of curating information. Danielle Brigida’s Wildlife News (excellent example of how useful this could be for an organization’s content strategy). Robin Good’s Real Time News Curation.

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CauseVox

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We have some good news: nonprofit jobs are on the rise! Some sectors are recovering faster than others but they’re all growing, which means tons of new positions are opening up. . Arts and entertainment has the longest road to full job recovery at 18.3 After A Significant Dip At The Start Of COVID, Nonprofit Jobs Are Increasing.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 31, 2009

was a 2008 Knight News Challenge Winner. While working toward his master’s degree at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, Cohn worked as an Editor at newassignment.net , which focused on citizen journalism and ways news organizations could explore the social web. On July 9, 2009 I interviewed David about Spot.us

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AUGUST 21, 2009

After months of outreach, community building and of course, video submissions, judges selected "Art from the Streets," a documentary directed by Layton Blaylock, as the winner from a field of 140 international entries at Lights. In leading up to this announcement, I’ve covered this new film festival (and now nonprofit!) .

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 13, 2008

Ari Derfel Late last month I interviewed Ari Derfel, CEO and co-owner of Back to Earth, Inc. Below is an edited transcript of our interview for the Big Vision Podcast. The next day, some TV station, ABC or CBS, was interviewing me and they said, "Read some of your blog comments live for the camera." Is there a new project?

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OneCause

MARCH 14, 2023

Take advantage of the opportunity and schedule short video interviews in advance with top or new donors and ask them to share a story about why they believe in the nonprofit’s cause and why they’ve chosen to support it. And then like true fundraisers, get right back at it!

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 25, 2008

Read an interview of an Android developer. There are some other interesting moves outlined in that great post by Marshall Kirpatrick, my currently favorite ReadWriteWeb blogger Android for the masses, iPhone for the rich? It’s an interesting question, what Android might (or might not) turn out to be. So far, it’s simply vaporware.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 15, 2009

According to Podcasting News , a recent Edison Research report found that podcast audiences are up 22% since last year. He starts most shows with a few minutes of news from the nonprofit and philanthropic sector, and then transitions into an interview. Interview topics range from religion, to ethics, to spirituality.

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Have Fun - Do Good

SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

NEWS Below is a roundup of blog posts and podcast interviews I've published since my last Have Fun Do Good Link Love (where did the month go?): 4 Steps for Selling Your Art: Interview with Alyson B.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2012

My colleague, Devon Smith , pointed to a cool application called “ Art Finder ” that helps people discover their friends’ interests in fine arts. As users engage, the custom action appears on Facebook News Feed, and remains on the user’s Timeline ; e.g., Jane cooked a recipe from Best Recipes app.

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Museum 2.0

MARCH 25, 2021

Cultural production, that is, music, art, media, anything created by people that people are into is at its best when people can accept that they love that thing so much, that it means so much to them that they are willing to pick it apart, that they are willing to hold two (or more) thoughts at once. Our victory is our work.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JULY 10, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology My Theory of Practice July 10, 2008 I finally had the reason to begin to more completely articulate my theory of practice. My theory of practice is different than my consulting philosophy. Be Helpful.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 24, 2015

I interviewed Jim Murphy , Senior Online Editor, about how Human Rights Watch ’s integrated social media strategy leverages the personal brands HRW 197 employees to get results. Nadim Houry , Deputy News Director, Middle East. Encourage staff to engage and look to the field – and not just retweet the brand account or news outlets.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 30, 2009

NEWS This week, Echoing Green partnered with Jobs for Change on a new Be Bold Podcast. In the first edition of this partnership, I interviewed Erin O'Connor Jones , the Director of Candidate Services and Managing Associate at Nonprofit Professionals Advisory Group.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 14, 2022

For example, if you join a modern art museum, there is a good chance you won’t have to pay admission to other modern art museums. Creative stuff: Things unique to your organization including the ability to create art, music, poetry, dance, etc. Do you have the news clippings of major events in your files?

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2014

Political and news blogs do this frequently during elections and major speeches, and entertainment sites write live recaps of hot TV shows. You can drive social media to your blog as well, where you can post more substantial content within your updates , such as interviews, photo galleries, Q&As, and more. Skip Ahead to the Ending.

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 14, 2009

Watch this adorable video on TakePart.com of 5th Grader, Damon Weaver, interviewing President Obama. Encourage them to create "mail art" and decorate the paper and envelopes. They can also read and listen to news as reported by young people on the UNICEF podcast and TIME for Kids. Need a little pick me up today?

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 7, 2009

I use the Facebook Twitter application so my tweets also show up in my news feed on. Big Vision Podcast (subscribe via iTunes ) I think most of you already know this, but in addition to Have Fun * Do Good, I also produce a podcast where I interview people who I feel have a big vision for a better world.

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Have Fun - Do Good

DECEMBER 8, 2013

I love Marianne''s Elliott''s e-news where she shares what she''s been "learning, reading, writing and listening to," so I''m doing my own version. As a Rockwood alum I recently interviewed put it, "It could be blueprint for something bigger." issue, gender, race, religious belief, sexual orientation, background).

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Through pages, you can publish content that will appear in the main news feed, send messages and other notifications to a large list of fans, and create interactive content. Some options include videos, podcasts, interviews, polls, insightful status updates, and more. Need help improving your social media skills? Like this article?

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 5, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology How do you keep up? I’ve been helping a client hire a temporary project manager, and so in the interview process one of the questions I ask is how people keep up with change in the field.

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Robert Weiner

APRIL 28, 2009

how to set boundaries, say no, share bad news? And needs new bathrobe to wear at work? Has always been the accidental techie in arts organizations, starting as a volunteer, so how can can I transition and set a dollar value for my skills? Communicating what my specialities are. Valuing my services for the marketplace.

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MARCH 19, 2007

Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Freelance Switch Gavin’s Digital Diner Idealware Jon Stahl’s Journal Lifehacker LinuxChix – Be Polite. Be Helpful.

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OCTOBER 27, 2006

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants October 30, 2006 This Carnival of Nonprofit Consultants has given me a chance to read some blogs I don’t usually get to read, since I’m so often focused in the tech field.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

March 2-6, four women arts activists ( Cris Williamson , Vicki Randle , Alix Olson and Pamela Means) will travel to New Orleans to collaborate with four local women musicians ( Asia Rainey , GaBrilla Ballard , Sunni Patterson , and Charmaine Neville ). women musician New Orleans art activism

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 6, 2014

One of the themes I’m going to discuss is the Art and Science of Engagement. The art part includes all the ways nonprofits and schools can engage and connect with alumni of their programs through social channels. Register here. In the book, we share a couple of case studies and examples of engagement models.

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Achieve

AUGUST 19, 2015

Upcoming events: easily view what’s going on, including events and news about the organization. Without you, caring for the elderly, bringing arts to a community, reviving neighborhoods or whatever the mission is wouldn’t happen. Because of you, Sally was able to wear a job-appropriate outfit to her interview. Being A Hero.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

APRIL 14, 2008

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology Free and open source tool #15: MPower Open CRM April 14, 2008 I am so far behind, it’s not funny. at 1:00 pm This is indeed excellent news. I’ve got to catch up. 2 Josiah Ritchie 04.16.08

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2014

In a recent interview, John Hadyon reinforced this timeless piece of Facebook engagement advice. What have you discovered about the practical art of social media engagement with a higher purpose? Let’s look at some practical examples for engaging and connecting with your Alumni Network on social media channels. Engagement'

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Care2

SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

frogloop Home frogloop Home Receive monthly updates Subscribe to our RSS feed Follow frogloop on Twitter Most Popular Posts Social Network ROI Calculator Social Networking for Nonprofits: ROI, Tracking Tools and More "While Theyre Hot!"

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ASU Lodestar Center

JUNE 8, 2011

ASU Home ASU A-Z Index My ASU Colleges & Schools Directory Map About Blog Academics Organizational Assistance Emerging Leaders Professional Development Philanthropy Research News & Events You are here: Home → Blog Pages Blog Home Write for us! Research Friday: "Really, How Many People Volunte.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 27, 2009

This is more art than science, but you may want to consider " behavior-based interviewing ". First, the good news: employee turnover is lower at nonprofits than at for-profits. It's also helpful to know how other organizations are handling their IT staffing needs. That's why we put out our IT Staffing Report.

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Care2

APRIL 15, 2008

A quick video of Vinay discussing the findings of this study i sposted in our blog at [link] Well also be posting another, follow-up interview later this week. 60) Search « Google AdWords for Nonprofits: 10 Tips About Keywords | Main | Whats an Email Address Worth? Check out the full study here. All rights reserved.

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Care2

MARCH 28, 2008

A quick video of Vinay discussing the findings of this study i sposted in our blog at [link] Well also be posting another, follow-up interview later this week. 60) Search « Google AdWords for Nonprofits: 10 Tips About Keywords | Main | Whats an Email Address Worth? Check out the full study here. All rights reserved.

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Care2

APRIL 22, 2009

Jason DeRusha from WCCO news in Minneapolis ( @derushaj ) tweeted that he was looking for sources on a story about lawn signs. so we had a particularly interesting angle for him on the story and I contacted him and was interviewed for the news that night. DZ: How does it fit into your overall communications strategy?

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