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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

—– If you’ve been on facebook at all in December this year, you may have seen something happening to all your friends – their pictures changing to their favorite cartoon characters! But, what still really stands out for me, is the addition of the cause-advocacy appeal once the meme hit the English translation.

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Infographic: How To Create An Awesome Meme

Care2

Memes are a great way to talk about your issue and use humor to get your message shared. For example, if your nonprofit is going to experiment with creating a meme, it's worth noting the following data, according to this infographic How to Cook Up A Winning Meme that examimed over 100 sucessful memes from 1980 to today.

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Slacktivism: Can Cartoons Raise Awareness or Just Make Us Feel Good?

NetWits

Whether it started on accident, was part of a specific campaign, or originated in Greece , this meme seemed to really have legs! The campaign spread and went viral via this copied status update, “Change your Facebook profile picture to a cartoon character from your childhood and invite your friends to do the same.

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10 New Year’s Resolutions for Nonprofit Social Media Managers

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Despite popular memes that social media is “Free!” 9) Browse pictures of baby animals regularly. That’s not acceptable in the 21st Century. Even if it is only a small raise, this is the year that all nonprofit social media managers (female and male) should ask for a raise. ” we all know that is not the case.

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Selfies for Good?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

As CNET sees it, “If you’re one of those people who posts pictures of yourself to the Corn Flakes fan page, you are yourself a corn flake.” Have you seen great examples of nonprofits using the “selfie” meme for good? Share the link in the comments. Photography Visual'

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The Flickr Hold A Sign Meme: Protesting Wendy's Frosty Attitude Towards Animals

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This technique is the " hold a sign meme " where you ask your community to send photos to flickr of you (or your animal) holding a protest sign. I love the Flickr Hold A Sign Meme - but so far haven't found a great application in Facebook that allows for easy cross posting. The flickr pool of photos is here. Has anyone?

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NTEN Members Online Round-Up: Looking at the Big Picture!

NTEN

Flickr: vnoel It's member round-up time again and this week we're seeing members looking at the big picture, whether it's for the work they do or the work we can all do together. The passionate meme "What's my calling?" Have more news to share? Drop us a line or include your links in the comments! Share yours!

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