Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

We announced a contest to create a game to address issue in Sudan. Darfur Is Dying was the result. The founder and creator of game consulted people in Darfur. Darfur is Dying was created at last year's GFC. Hope is that game will give attention to ways of domestic food production, immigration, explotation.

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See3

JUNE 15, 2007

After Clinton spoke we heard from Ann Curry from NBC news who was honored for her coverage of Darfur. Unlike 99% of her news colleagues, Ann has actually gone to Darfur, and more than once. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest? Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Here’s an example in the channel page: 24 Hours for Darfur Channel Here’s an example on the standard video page: 24 Hours for Darfur standard view If you are a 501(c)3 it’s a no-brainer to sign up. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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OCTOBER 25, 2007

Here’s an example in the channel page: 24 Hours for Darfur Channel Here’s an example on the standard video page: 24 Hours for Darfur standard view If you are a 501(c)3 it’s a no-brainer to sign up. Make a Google Search Story Video in Under 5 Minutes Ready for Another Video Contest?

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See3

OCTOBER 22, 2007

Tim says MySpace is not good for fundraising, although we have seen some examples of orgs running successful fundraising campaigns, such as Dollars for Darfur. They ran their contest on YouTube, but See3 has a private label, fully customizable video contest hosting, management, and marketing solution.

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MARCH 12, 2008

Hollywood celebrities have become central players on deeply political issues like development aid, refugees and government-sponsored violence in Darfur. I thought I’d share the latest post on the site which grabbed my attention: Why do people give charity? [.] Michael Hoffman ’s site is fantastic!

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AUGUST 16, 2008

Also, I would pay attention to the titling and tagging of videos when you are uploading them. You can create a video to explain your position on an issue thats currently in the news, or bring attention to an issue that perhaps should be, but isnt. Often, an effective title (e.g.

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