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The Evolution of NPTech: Keynote and slides

Amy Sample Ward

But, it was without much of the real documentation needed to help others – whether in our organization or not – navigate similar areas. We didn’t even really have the language to use to create documentation, or, at least we didn’t think we did. Community-sourcing is when you launch a contest or campaign to your community.

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Reader Spotlight: Robyn Fehrman is an Engine of Change

Have Fun - Do Good

Most of the emails I receive are from companies or organizations, but this week I received an email from a reader who, along with her sister, is a triathlete "tri-ing" to end homelessness by raising awareness and funds for Genesis Home , a transitional shelter for homeless families in Durham, NC. homelessness triathalon activism

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A Few Reflections from SXSW Crowdsourcing Panel

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Amy Sample Ward and Holly Ross came up with the " Social Media for Social Good Case Study Contest " and did all the heavy lifting to make it happen. Invisible People , an nonprofit that uses video storytelling to help de-stigmatize homeless people. Our hope is that you'll get mad enough to do something," its Website reads.

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Tools to Tell Your Digital Story Available Through TechSoup

Tech Soup

Check out the winners of SlideRocket's Nonprofit Presentation Contest for great examples. Microsoft : If you’re solely using Microsoft products to create written documents and presentations, then you’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible with Microsoft.

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10 Steps to Extension Professional 2.0 Remix

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A nonprofit organization that provides support for homeless in Northern, CA found references to homeless people on restaurant blogs and used what they learn for a fundraising campaign. Your first blog could even document your learnings and reflections about Web.20! Adding a new data point to it. Another example.

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Virtual Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Ideas to Explore

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John Center for Homeless Men recently hosted their own virtual house party peer-to-peer event called Raisin’ the Rent. With just a couple of clicks, anyone can register their own fundraiser and raise money to help CityTeam with combating hunger and homelessness in their city. Costume contest. BONUS – See this idea in action!

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Are You Serving Youth in Your Community? Think You Could Use a Free Tablet?

Tech Soup

Want to know more about how one Philadelphia-based NGO was able to use their TechSoup donation to help homeless teens develop valuable life skills? The stories on the LIM are highly engaging and optimized for social media sharing. Poke around the map and see for yourself. Click here to read the full story pictured above. Ready to enter?

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