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The Networked NGO in India

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This was the launch of a peer learning group called “ The Networked NGO ,” based on the ideas in my book, The Networked Nonprofit. The four-day intensive face-to-face training was for senior level staff and their social media staffers. We made people go up and down the stairs three times before settling in after lunch.

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E-Mediat: Day 2 – The Networked NGO in the Arab World

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We spent Day 2 of the E-Mediat Train the Trainer sessions on “ Translating The Networked NGO in the Arab World.&# To localize Networked Nonprofit concepts to an Arab NGO context, as appropriate, for improved project outcomes. lack of time and not seeing the value of social media. NGOS that work like fortresses.

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The Networked NGO in Pakistan

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In addition to the tactical and skills instruction we did with the social media staff on Day 3 and Day 4, we also covered how to manage time and work efficiently – and how to best provide support for the strategies. I selected the latter because all participants are on Facebook and can access it on their mobile phones.

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How to Report Live from Nonprofit Events and Conferences

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Real-time reporting from nonprofit conferences and events requires an advanced skill set, training, and a lot of practice. According to the 2017 Global NGO Online Technology Report , 52% of nonprofits worldwide have used social media to report live. Twitter: Tweet in real-time and stream using Periscope.

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Of Mice and Men and Laptops (A Kind of Buyer's Guide)

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I was trying to count the number of laptop models for sale at Best Buy, all the while avoiding the glance of any of the eleven sales associates (AKA "Blue Shirts") that hovered around the computer displays. That's how many different laptops there were on display at my local Best Buy (not counting the Pommes de Cher ).

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Give One, Get One: One Laptop Per Child.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Almost exactly two years ago, the One Laptop Per Child launched. But when I realized it would take a long time before a small NGO working in a country, like say, Cambodia, might be able to purchase a small number of them (less than 100) to outfit a school, I was disappointed. DC Metblogger Flickr Photo.

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12 Not-So-Great Realities About Nonprofits and Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

That’s a wasted use of time and resources and that’s how many nonprofits are feeling these days about Facebook. Instagram is fun and in time new features could be added to increase the ROI – that’s what we all have been hoping and waiting for – but its unlikely your nonprofit is gaining new donors from using Instagram.