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My latest contribution to the Stanford Social Innovation Review is up on the opinion blog – you can read the post and join the conversation on the SSIR blog or read the full post below. Here are a few reasons why using multiple socialnetworking platforms doesn’t just mean you repeat your effort. Community First.
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Download the Nonprofit Social Media Influencer Whitepaper for recommendations on how to best connect with, empower, and involve your social media supporters. Meet Your Favorite Social Archetypes. Understanding your supporters and key influencers can be a challenging task. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!]. Tweet It!].
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