Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

JUNE 19, 2008

The unconference/camp model of learning about technology issues is really great, but falls a little short when dealing with a specific tool, and an audience that is mostly unfamiliar with it. I learned a lot. link] Make sure it is really water soluable magic marker … 2 Tino Paz 06.21.08

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 24, 2010

Whether it was changing computers, cameras, cd players, or anything else, she was there with an attitude of, “let’s make this work!&# My Ada Lovelace Day Story. For as long as I can remember, my mom was the one to step up first to any technology problem or opportunity in our house growing up.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

In less than 24 hours, I will be boarding a plane bound for Mumbai to present at the NASSCOM conference called NASSCOM India Leadership where I'll be on a panel on NGO and Social Media as well as lead a discussion at an unconference on whether CEO/Executive Director's should use social media.

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 4, 2009

Here’s what David said : If you want to find out how social technology can be used collaboratively to solve neighbourhood problems, do join me and colleagues for a lively session on May 16 in London at the SHINE unconference for social entrepreneurs. You’ll find details here. “ If you want to do it quickly, do it alone.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 3, 2010

French, Portuguese and Spanish speakers can now connect with like-minded people on WiserEarth, set up their own groups, and search easily for information on nonprofits and social change organizations all over the world. WiserTuesdays have spread to London, UK and Monrovia, Liberia.

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Care2

JULY 8, 2014

Michael Smith, the Director of the White House''s Social Innovation Fund , spoke to the Unconference after lunch. Michael stressed the need for social change in our country. That needs to change ASAP. Michael''s advice can be applied to both nonprofits and individual social change makers. Be Fearless.

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NTEN

APRIL 22, 2014

I remember going to an amazing unconference led by Ash Shepherd and Amy Sample Ward a number of years ago in Portland. The ability to adapt and to turn change into opportunity is a skill I''m still learning, but I think it''s a valuable skill worth cultivating! How did you first become involved with the NTEN Community?

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Care2

JUNE 17, 2012

Unconference this really resonated with me when Paul Young of charity: water said in his keynote, what if your online communications (website, social media, fundraising appeals) looked like how you talked. How uninspiring for a sector filled with passionate people who are trying to change the world and make it a better place to live.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 28, 2010

Conference , especially the “ unconference sessions “ in Washington, DC on Friday. I participated in two unconference sessions. This is the type of listening akin to changing a flat tire on a moving car. I attend a lot of conferences , but mostly as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, or panelist.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

In addition to choosing 6 breakout sessions from more than 90 possibilities covering the latest & greatest (as well as the tried & true), you'll be able to attend Affinity Group Meetings , Ignite Sessions , an Unconference on Open Data and APIs , and more. That's a lot o' learning! CFRE Credit ! Details to follow. How sweet is that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

I attended a local unconference for nonprofits about two years ago with the intention of learning how I, as a blogger, could help local nonprofits… you & your blog were mentioned several times. How did you discover my FB page? Together with Girls Inc. Thanks Kim and the 9999 other folks who liked my Facebook Page.

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Care2

JUNE 27, 2014

Unconference we explored how to disrupt social change in the nonprofit sector. Unconference Storify here. Yesterday at the Nonprofit 2.0 The day began bright and early, bursting with energy. Majora Carter started us off as the first keynote. Next up in our Nonprofit 2.0 Stay tuned for the highlights from Craig''s talk.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The report notes that while AI is not a silver bullet or cure-all, the technology’s powerful capabilities could be harnessed and added to the mix of approaches to address some of the biggest challenges of our time, from hunger and disease to climate change and disaster relief. AI and Faith: Can a computer become God?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2010

In order to do this, they need to work with free agents, hyper-connected individuals who are passionate about social change, but don’t work within institutional walls. Our session will explore how and why this needs to change. What are the change issues for traditional nonprofits that want to become “networked nonprofits?

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Care2

JULY 1, 2014

Unconference, and we promised to keep ''em coming. Craig believes that you can''t make change from the top down. And in the meantime, you can check out the Storify recap of the Unconference. Last week we gave you a recap of Majora Carter''s keynote at the Nonprofit 2.0 Conferences Nonprofit Online Marketing Trends'

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2006

Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age by Allison Fine. The day before I left for vacation I received a reviewer copy of Allison Fine's new book, Momentum: Igniting Social Change in the Connected Age. I've finally posted my review over at blogher. Check it out! Thank you everyone!

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Amy Sample Ward

MAY 19, 2009

This past Saturday at the SHINE09 unconferance , David Wilcox , Andy Gibson , Drew Mackie and I facilitated a version of what was called the Social Collaboration Game.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2009

These groundbreaking partnerships with business continue, but EDF has established a network approach to scaling behavior change in businesses. As David Witzel observed during our conversation, "A problem-solving network is the only way we scale rapidly and effect change with limited resources."

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Care2

JANUARY 10, 2012

From "Arab Spring" to rallies and movements bubbling up across the US, people around the world are organizing and demanding change. This year marks the 6th anniversary of the Rootscamp “Unconference” where organizers set the agenda, share lessons learned and drive the conversation about best practices in organizing.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 23, 2007

It's unconference style, and very supportive atmosphere for women who work in technology and also want to encourage more women to get involved. Liz and I had incredible conversation about mobile blogging during the blogher unconference last July and I always found her to be one someone who with a great deal of wisdom.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2007

It changed my perception of the tool. Her dream: unconference. What we had unconference with over your shoulder and worked in pairs. "How do I convince school leaders that I should Twitter." " Someone answered. Put it out on a wiki and asked for stories. Using it in ways that I had never imagined.

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Forum One

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Back in September, Forum One was one of the sponsors of CongressCamp, an informal "barcamp" unconference here in Washington. Hill communication folks are smart folks, but things are changing fast. For two days, attendees exchanged ideas on how social media and collaboration tools could increase citizen engagement with Capitol Hill.

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Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 29, 2010

Even if you’ve never participated in an ‘unconference’ event like this, no worries! Traditional community organizing informs a successful online campaign and lays the groundwork for a sustainable, effective movement for social change. Social Media Veterans (#smvets).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

Susan Tenby from TechSoup shares her notes from the Unconference. Visual Mapping and Diagnostics for Scaling Change : From Steve Waddel, Iscale - this paper has done the impossible! I think it is really cool that Tharum, a Cambodian Blogger, is mentoring a Danish blogger launching a climate change blog! Registration here.

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Have Fun - Do Good

MAY 23, 2008

A conference or unconference? Update 5/25/08: Based on an idea by Tim Zimmermann of Change/Wire, I started a Changeblogger Facebook group as a place for folks to connect and organize. Pulse and Signal The Serendipity Factor SocialButterfly Social Media for Social Change So What Can I Do? Should it be virtual, or in person?

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Forum One

JUNE 18, 2008

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

At Blogher Unconference, Leslie Madsen Brooks (who works with university faculty to help them make their instruction more thoughtful and who is also a dog lover ) put up a session called "Slow Blogging." " A slightly different take on the concept of slow.

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Forum One

SEPTEMBER 20, 2006

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Forum One

MARCH 27, 2007

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Forum One

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Forum One

MARCH 13, 2008

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Forum One

MAY 27, 2008

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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NTEN

AUGUST 29, 2011

Finally, there will be a couple of changes to the conference pricing structure. Birds of a Feather sessions are taking the place of our old Affinity Group sessions. They will be social networking sessions with like-minded people, with no formal agenda or takeaways.

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Forum One

JANUARY 11, 2008

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Social Media Influence Internet Web 57

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 25, 2006

I've seen this used frequently with "unconference" or "open space" technology-oriented conferences and workshops. Take for example these two nonprofit oriented conferences: Games for Change and Nonprofit Technology Conference. Wikis can also be used in the pre-planning or organizing some of the social events.

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Forum One

APRIL 19, 2006

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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Forum One

APRIL 19, 2006

Read More » Letter from Participation Camp: The Digital Divide Aimee McLaughlin in Influence 5 May 2010 As a relative newbie here at Forum One, I wasnt sure what to expect when as I headed to my very first "unconference."

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