Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 14, 2006

That's my metaphor for embracing a topic that grabs my attention and is related to my work (nonprofits and technology) but I have no prior knowledge or experience. A few organizations in the nonprofit sector are exploring the power of the this type of gaming medium for social justice - take Camp Darfur for example.

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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. What we don’t know yet is whether it will work. 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. What we don’t know yet is whether it will work. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 11, 2007

Save Darfur. I'd also like to add Nonprofit Dos for MySpace Success from Nancy Schwartz of the Getting Attention Blog. Jobs With Justice. Katrina Stories. National Farmers Union. National Wildlife Federation. Medecins Sans Frontieres. Mothers Acting Up. Planned Parenthood. Rafiki's Children. Saving Pets and Shelters.

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 16, 2007

Steve talked about how Google Earth can make the world a smaller place and add faces and places to statistics, like the USHMM's Crisis in Darfur layer does (pictured above). Videos in the balloons will only work on Windows.

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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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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. This shows the viral potential of raising awareness in the social networks. On Facebook : I think everyone agrees it’s very early. Case Soup: Nonprofit Video Secrets Revealed!

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2006

It is vital that everyone pays attention because politicians really do listen to citizens, who hold the power of the vote. On the other hand, some politicians may care a great deal about improving human rights abuses or ending the violence in Darfur, but don’t act because they don’t have constituent backing.

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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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JULY 14, 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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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 5, 2006

I.e. "Hey, idiot, get your head out of the digital sand and pay attention to things that matter." According to my colleague Rik Riel, this campaign is sponsored by the Spanish NGO Mensajeros de la Paz , which is leveraging various new media to draw attention to their work. Namely that it isn't enough just to shame people.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 27, 2006

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. Part of what people learn, what variables are important to pay attention to.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 9, 2006

The Darfur is Dying game probably caught your attention. It caught mine as I'm interested in the role of play in problem-solving, what ever the scope of the problem. It is part of emerging trend: harnessing the power of the gaming medium for more "serious purposes," that many nonprofits address.

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MAY 25, 2007

Their application is called Causes, and when you sign up you can pick from many causes, such as Save Darfur or One.org. Blogroll (C)Systems AVC Beth’s Blog Christine Herron Deborah Elizabeth Finn Donordigital Emily’s World Getting Attention Gift Hub Philanthromedia Social Edge TechSoup © Copyright 2010 See3.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 31, 2008

Be A Voice for Darfur: Great Example of A Multi-Channel Campaign. Microblogging Reports Worth Your Attention. How To Think Like A Nonprofit Social Marketing Genius. Social Media Breakfast: Help Leverage A Tyson Foods Donation. How To Set Up A Listening Post on Twitter. Fighting for the Arts With Social Media.

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