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Nonprofit Tech for Good
NOVEMBER 21, 2010
Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Facebook has been a highly effective tool and is the strongest in communicating the message of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, but also allows people to connect and offer support to each other. Organization Size: Medium. Name: Allison Nassour. Title: Social Media Manager.
Tech Soup
JULY 14, 2011
David and Randy (I've presented with them several times, hugged them, had beers with them, I've even hung out in our Nonprofit Commons in Second Life virtual island with them, so yes, we are on a first name basis) reminded me that innovation doesn't just happen.
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Nonprofit Tech for Good
JANUARY 3, 2012
Your supporters also want to see what your staff and working space look like – the human beings behind the avatar, if you will. However, 2012 is a different story all together: TV: Stand Up To Cancer. We might just discover that sometimes social networking communities simply go dormant and can brought back to life.
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
AUGUST 15, 2009
Recently, my best friend Alyson (www.alysonwoloshyn.com) was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. I mention this only because my life is now directly impacted by cancer in ways I could not have predicted a few months ago. I don’t have a Livestrong band on my Twitter avatar because it is the cool thing to do.
Have Fun - Do Good
DECEMBER 29, 2006
has been around for a while, and may not sound as mysterious as del.icio.us , RSS or Second Life to your listener, try using some of their examples to start. Yahoo Messenger Avatars , "Your Yahoo! Messenger Avatar has a huge wardrobe of clothes to choose from. Because Yahoo! Answers, "Raise awareness for your cause."
Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media
JUNE 22, 2007
MacArthur Foundation hosted its first discussion in Second Life to explore the role that philanthropy might play in virtual worlds. We're trying a year of conversation about how to enter the culture in Second Life and the role of philanthropy. " Linden: Second Life is a world being built by the people in it. The John D.
AFP Blog
AUGUST 22, 2005
27 and 28, the American Cancer Society will hold its first Relay for Life in the 3D virtual world of Second Life. Instead of running around tracks in their hometowns, participants will guide their onscreen representatives (known as avatars) around a virtual track designed and displayed in cyberspace.
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