Library clips :: Online communities - technical facilitators are not enough :: October :: 2009

Library clips :: Online communities - technical facilitators are not enough :: October :: 2009: "I’m finding that some Communities of Practice (CoPs) at work are lacking leadership even though they have a community leader.

This is a broad statement, and there can be many reasons for this, but in this post I want to focus on one particular reason."

Churches connect with parishioners online -- chicagotribune.com

Churches connect with parishioners online -- chicagotribune.com: "On Tuesday, 250 Web-savvy Christians -- from blogging pastors to iPhone programmers -- gathered at Park Community for Cultivate 09, an interactive conference on ministry communication, which includes marketing strategy. More than a third of Americans younger than 50 don't have a religious affiliation, according to a 2008 study by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, but conference organizers say Web-based campaigns help bring younger, 'unchurched' people into the Christian community."

What Are the Challenges to Social Network Fundraising? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog

What Are the Challenges to Social Network Fundraising? | eJewish Philanthropy: The Jewish Philanthropy Blog: "roving that social media can be used to raise significant funds for nonprofits is “the brass ring” that every nonprofit utilizing social media wants to reach. But it is quite an elusive brass ring! There are a number of challenges to overcome before social network fundraising is as easy (and fruitful) as email donation solicitation, offline donation appeals, or the “donate now” button on the website. On the other hand, social network fundraising is growing: both by adoption, use and acceptance. This post explores the existing challenges to acceptance and raising large amounts of funds using social networks – and brainstorming ideas to overcome the barriers."

Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey Finds - Philanthropy.com

Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey Finds - Philanthropy.com: "Americans Unsure About Social Media's Charity Benefits, Survey Finds

Americans seem to be conflicted about the role of social networks as a way to support the causes they care about.

According to a new survey, while nearly eight in 10 people who use new media think the technology can help companies and nonprofit organizations to raise money and awareness for causes, fewer than one in five has made a donation using the tools."

Sage Launches Financial Certification Program for Nonprofits

Sage Launches Financial Certification Program for Nonprofits: "Sage North America has launched a certification program for its Sage MIP Fund Accounting nonprofit customers aimed at gaining recognition for their expertise through continuing professional education-eligible workshops."

Nonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA

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Nonprofits Using Social Media to Engage and Share, Says Sage North America Survey | SYS-CON INDIA: "AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/28/09 -- Sage North America today announced the results of its recently conducted social media survey for nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada. One of the most interesting findings: 91% of respondents raise funds online, but only 58 percent of those nonprofits using social media cite fundraising as a goal for using it. 'Sharing our story,' building a community, public relations, and donor engagement/retention -- not raising funds -- were listed as the nonprofits' top reasons for engaging in social media."

Pop!Tech conference attracts corporations, launches Lab initiative - BusinessWeek

Pop!Tech conference attracts corporations, launches Lab initiative - BusinessWeek: "The Pop!Tech conference, held annually in the lovely town of Camden, Maine, is rapidly expanding beyond a “big think” gathering of academics, journalists, scientists, and innovation gurus. It’s becoming a magnet for corporate executives, too, who are trying to answer questions such as those posed by Pop!Tech’s curator, Andrew Zolli, in his opening remarks: “Is reinvention possible? Can technology save us? What is the next social contract?”"

Social network updates a friend to charities

Social network updates a friend to charities: "Got a tweet to spare? It could help the charity of your choice.

A week ago, a record number of status updates on Twitter and Facebook using the phrase '#BeatCancer' helped raise $70,000 for four non-profit cancer organizations"

Kenyan schools get wired up - The National Newspaper

Kenyan schools get wired up - The National Newspaper: "n the past six years, an organisation called Computers for Schools Kenya has placed more than 20,000 computers in institutions across the country, bringing disadvantaged youths into the information and communication technology (ICT) age.

“The philosophy behind what we are doing is that ICT is the greatest facility of development known to man,” said Fredrick Okono, the deputy director of Computers for Schools. “We see computers as a tool that will help meet all needs.”"

Tulsa World: Mobile app may benefit charities

Tulsa World: Mobile app may benefit charities: "A new mobile technology aims to help individuals make donations to their favorite charity by using their smart phones and iPhones.

Launched this month, CharityCall aims to help charities reach out to an increasingly mobile public.

This mobile platform is the brainchild of Bob Jones, a former Tulsan."

Future Leaders in Philanthropy: FLiP -- Developing Philanthropic Leadership

From the FLIP Blog at Changing Our World

Future Leaders in Philanthropy: FLiP -- Developing Philanthropic Leadership: "Microsoft Launches '7 Ways to Change the World'

1CAHDSO00CA22Q76SCA9H5GQOCAWG0XXZCAW1U8QGCA2F6DD6CA9AVD9YCAU7HIG3CAGI1CMFCAU7TIN7CA9HWC5FCAKNZPSCCAQ196LBCAX1JSK4CAE71W3CCATB59PFCARKK25FCA3S65AMCANL08PT Today at the Business for Social Responsibility Conference in San Francisco, Pamela Passman, corporate vice president of Microsoft Global Corporate Affairs, announced “7 Ways to Change the World,” a new online competition to celebrate the general availability of Windows 7 tomorrow, and the power of technology to help change the world."