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Join us for the social collaboration game at SHINE

Amy Sample Ward

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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Nonprofit 2.0 Reflections: Sharing Practices Around Listening and Free Agents

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Conference , especially the “ unconference sessions “ in Washington, DC on Friday. Shireen did a fabulous job of bringing in their voices. I participated in two unconference sessions. I attend a lot of conferences , but mostly as a keynote speaker, workshop leader, or panelist. Wendy Harman from the Red Cross.

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How Do You Celebrate Reaching 10,000 Fans on Facebook?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

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. I started back in 2005, I’d graduated from college but hadn’t yet found a job. How did you discover my FB page?

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Interview with NTEN's Content Manager: Steph Routh

NTEN

I remember going to an amazing unconference led by Ash Shepherd and Amy Sample Ward a number of years ago in Portland. How many jobs compel a person to either overcome a weakness or plan workarounds? Check out this interview with Steph, follow her on Twitter @StephRouth , and drop her a message to introduce yourself!

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Basic Facilitation Techniques for Nonprofits

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Open Space and Unconference Facilitation. Managing energy in the room is part of a facilitator’s job (and trainer too). You have either help re-energize a sluggish room or help a hyper vibe in the room to slow down. Innovation / Generating New Ideas. Making Decisions and Getting Consensus. Strategic Dialogue. Any many more.

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Nonprofits Need to Focus on Results

Care2

Unconference, and we promised to keep ''em coming. On success: "In any job you''re in, you''re responsible for your own branding.". 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

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Nonprofit 2.0: The Four I's to Measure Social Media

Care2

Allison Fine and Beth Kanter keynoted a thoughtful keynote conversation moderated by Shireen Mitchell during the first annual NonProfit 20 Unconference. Wendy has done a terrific job with it.&#. “This allows you to distinguish who are the real free agents who are passionate about your cause and who the trolls are, said Kanter.&#