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Are Online Vote-for-Me Contests A Good Idea?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Note from Beth: There has been a variety of criticism of contests. Nonprofit consultant Hildy Gottlieb has been a vocal skeptic and is deeply philosophically opposed to online contests as a method of change in the social sector. Earlier this month, I sent out a few tweets asking for the counterpoint to Hildy's view.

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How Arts Organizations Are Engaging Community Online

Tech Soup

Maura Lafferty, an independent communications consultant working with classical musicians and performing arts organizations in San Francisco, CA. Carly Severn, digital engagement associate at the San Francisco Ballet in San Francisco, CA. Art and Social Media: Case Studies.

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20 Environmental/Green Nonprofit YouTube Channels

Have Fun - Do Good

While preparing to teach a social media webinar recently, I discovered quite a few environmental/green nonprofits that have YouTube channels. You can't beat video for pulling at your heartstrings, which is why it can be a powerful tool for organizations with the time, money and skills to post videos on a regular basis.

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Online Community Manager Open Forum

Tech Soup

In a departure from its usual format, the August session of the San Francisco Online Community Meetup was an open forum. Community managers foster relationships with customers and build community on an organization’s available channels. Is one channel good enough for building and managing online community?

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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

Tech Soup

SF Heroes is a disaster preparedness iPhone app for the San Francisco area created for the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. The more you learn about disaster preparedness, the more badges and points you can earn to become the ultimate San Francisco hero. Gamify Your Organization.

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Build Your Storymaking Skills with Free Events and Webinars

Tech Soup

We also have a contest in which we're giving away US$7,000 in cash prizes and a new camera (but don't be afraid to start with the cell phone in your pocket!). San Francisco, California: Nonprofits and Storytelling: How to Create Social Impact, First-Person Stories. San Francisco, California.

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Bridging the Digital Divide? Tell Us About It!

Tech Soup

To enter the contest, just answer a few questions on our “Success Stories” submission page ! The winning story will be promoted through all of TechSoup’s channels. Although there is only one winner in this contest, there are certainly no losers. Suite 100, San Francisco, CA 94107, U.S.A.

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