Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 26, 2008

Photo by PixelFarmer - Zen Mutt (a rescue dog) - Title "Precision" The NpTech Tag Summary went on hiatus to give some space to rethink, reinvent -- again. I'm moving beyond monitoring the NpTech tagged items and meta feeds to incorporate nuggets from micro media sources, nptech bloggers, friend feeds, and networks.

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TechImpact

JUNE 9, 2015

Despite all the hype surrounding its use, and everyone around […]. Whether it is the centerpiece to a comprehensive content marketing platform, or just another way our nonprofit engages with the community, social media is a mainstay in the lives of almost every American.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

SEPTEMBER 1, 2006

though is more hype than useful. I’m hoping that will provide some very interesting things to blog about over then next few weeks, as I regain my footing. I think that a lot of Web 2.0, particularly RSS and folksonomies, are aspects of Web 2.0 Some of Web 2.0, How many nonprofits really need to have a blog?

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NTEN

MARCH 17, 2010

The Hype and the Potential of Social Network Fundraising . Tags: ifc international fundraising conference NPTech NTEN Fundraising. Fundraising: How We Combine Email, Social _Media, and Phones to Reach. Million Online Supporters . Trends in Online Fundraising: What We Can Learn From the Data .

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2011

The Cloud Summit will: Teach you how to distinguish hype vs. reality. > Learn more and RSVP for Free Today! Event Details. Where : San Francisco, CA (Venue TBD). When : Monday, August 29th, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Cost : Free. Walk you through specific Cloud solutions for everyday applications, like email and office productivity.

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NTEN

JULY 30, 2010

No, no: they're all nptech-related. You've avoided the hype thus far. Tags: NPTech NTEN Things We Like. Social media can definitely be a time suck if you don't manage it properly. Beth Kanter's got some good advice on that. But then, maybe it's time to get away from your computer for some summer reading. So, congrats!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 28, 2005

This not just media hype, it's part of the Cambodian Government's ICT Policy : Government will promote Open Source system(s) in ICT to cut costs in a long term but also to broaden the skills and capacities of ICT professionals. Technorati Tags: cambodia nptech Maybe Tharum might be interested?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MARCH 21, 2010

But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. And, being there in person allowed me to build new relationships with other changemakers, and further cement the connections I had within the NPTech community.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 17, 2005

I'm still trying to better understand what it all means for nonprofits and maybe we just say to hell with the technology hype & buzzwords and focus on the value of collaborative outcomes that the Web 2.0 (for Categories: net2 , nptech for lack of a better word) can facilitate for nonprofits. to better understand it. :-).

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NTEN

OCTOBER 17, 2011

We have a great line-up of presenters, including cloud experts – and NTEN Members – Ami Dar (ED at Idealist.org), Matthew Eshleman (Director of Professional Network Services atCommunity IT Innovators), and Donny Shimamoto (Founder of IntrapriseTechKnowlogies).

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 30, 2009

Hope from the Hype So why does social networking matter? There is still a lot of hyper-hype, but the opportunity and potential is very real. Tags: guest blogging nptech socialnetworking. Later in this series I'll go into some reasons why the thinking and practice around these kinds of applications are flawed.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 15, 2007

Koolaid) Michelle offers some advice to both companies, including deliver, don't hype! We still need to hear from idealware and the nonprofit tech blog - and many other nptech folks. I will summarize more in the weekly nptech tag summary. So be sure to tag your write ups with nptech.

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NTEN

MAY 27, 2010

Neff and Jordan Viator -- had the great opportunity to lead a session entitled " The Real Housewives of Social Media " Funny Photoshopped pictures were displayed of us, we sported aprons to hype the theme, and we shared information and case studies on various aspects of social media campaigning.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 27, 2007

Her blog is filled with insightful pieces that cut through the hype of new technologies and often ask the hard probing questions that haven't been asked. Let's talk about your blog(s) - specifically Zen and Nptech which you launched a few months ago. What is the gender balance/politics/issues/trends (if any) in the OS nptech community?

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JUNE 23, 2006

If you don't read his always provocative commentary in Rough Type , you should start; often running contrary to the millennial hype about web2.0 Tags: nptech Internet Culture Speaking of "contributing original thinking", Nicholas Carr is afraid original thought may be a victim of the " cut and paste " culture spawned by the Internet.

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Forum One

MARCH 17, 2010

But beyond all of the hype and noise, the most dominant theme I keep coming back to is that community is and always will be King. And, being there in person allowed me to build new relationships with other changemakers, and further cement the connections I had within the NPTech community.

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NTEN

AUGUST 31, 2010

Finally, there is a growing of m-hype which we should be aware and cautious of. Tags: Data Mobile Newsletter NPTech NTEN IT Staff. The fact that I’m a respected figure in the mHealth community is testament to this. . The potential for mobile services, however, is undeniable and we will ultimately figure out the right mix.

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Connection Cafe

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

The official hashtag, #14NTC , is starting to buzz on Twitter, and I’m getting hyped about connecting with nonprofit leaders from around the globe! NTC includes a lineup of over 100 sessions from experts in nptech ranging from topics like social media, big data, mobile fundraising, cloud computing, and more. The Breakout Sessions.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

JANUARY 5, 2006

So why all this hype if the technology is not really all that brand new? Tags: nptech , web2.0 Most importantly, just because a site does not employ the latest trends, this does not make it less valuable. Conversely, it is the elegance and efficacy of the chosen implementation techniques that matters, not the techniques in isolation.

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NTEN

MAY 4, 2011

Avoid using marketing hype as a substitute for your own analysis. Use A/B testing methods to test a single variant in your workflow. Test small, incremental changes instead of overhauling everything. Be prepared to return to old methods if it's not working. Try, and be willing to fail, to prepare your team for future success!

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John Kenyon

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Now that the hype and the newness of social media is wearing off, the reality is setting in. As the scale of nonprofit losses from hacking becomes clear, #cybersecurity finally gets the attention & funding it needs. Reach and Usefulness of Social Media Plateaus. Some people use social media and many do not.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 28, 2008

" As a marketing person, I would be annoyed if every promotion was successful and extremely hyped but did not somehow lead to a sale. Several days later, Jonathan Colman set up a digg and announced it in the NpTech Friend Feed Room. This would fulfill my need "to belong" and be recognized. 4) PayPal was an enabler.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 27, 2017

This is a different approach than a lot of the hype we hear about using big data and AI. What we do as nonprofit and social good organizations is indeed different than the retail or petrochemical or pharmaceutical world. We are not trying to get people to buy more soda-pop— we need them to help us change the world.

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Care2

MARCH 13, 2009

57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60) The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality?

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

If they don't stand up for what the organization needs, then there's a good chance it could get lost in a mixture of technology hype and buzzword euphoria. They can't be fixated on the technology, or else they risk losing sight of the prize. Sometimes that vision is held by the executive director.

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Connection Cafe

MARCH 11, 2009

The Mobile Web for Good: Hype or Reality? And of course, if I've missed an event or you know of something new added for the nptech space, add it in the comments here and I'll add it to the post above. Using the New Digital Social Media to Accelerate Sustainability Room 8 Monday, March 16th 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm.

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Michael Stein's Non-profit Technology Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2006

some exciting new wave non-profits need to catch, or is it just a bunch of marketing hype? It just means to avoid the hype as you look at the new web technology - and keep your focus on how each tool might further your mission by improving communication with your community. Tags: nptech , web2.0 That old debate.

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NTEN

AUGUST 17, 2010

In all of the current hype about "apps", it's important to remember that a web browser is itself an app. " Tags: Mobile NPTech NTEN Policy Web Sites. This has obvious implications for nonprofits hoping increased website traffic will lead to more donations, volunteers, and engagement. The browser is not the Internet.

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