Does Privacy on Facebook, Google, and Twitter Even Matter? | Fast Company

Does Privacy on Facebook, Google, and Twitter Even Matter? | Fast Company: "What was Google thinking? When the search company launched Buzz a couple of months ago, engineers came up with what they thought was a clever way to kick-start the new social-networking service: They would build Buzz directly into Gmail. Kick-starter number two: Buzz would mine your contacts so you didn't land in a sterile service all by your lonesome (which is what happened with Google Wave). There was only one problem with that plan. Buzz showed the world a list of the people you emailed most often. Apparently no one at Google considered that gaping flaw. What's more, the service was public by default, so anything you said on Buzz would be visible to everyone. Cue Internet kerfuffle, played out mostly over fuming Facebook and Twitter posts. Which was hilarious, because everything you say on Twitter is public by default and the first thing you do after joining Facebook is hand over your email user names and passwords so it can build your social network. Perhaps Google was thinking that we wouldn't mind."

FLASH MOBS - Association Bisnow - Washington

FLASH MOBS - Association Bisnow - Washington: "You may have seen the YouTube clips of strangers simultaneously freezing in place at Grand Central Station or randomly dancing in sync to a Michael Jackson song on the streets of Stockholm. Now, a DC non-profit is harnessing the power of flash mobs."

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Four Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Reconsider Facebook

The Nonprofit Quarterly | The Nonprofit Quarterly | Nonprofit Newswire | Four Reasons Your Nonprofit Should Reconsider Facebook: "April 27, 2010; Source: Nonprofit Tech 2.0 | Is your organization on Facebook? Like myriad other nonprofits, NPQ is. We came to the social media game after much careful consideration, and so it's heartening to see other trusted advisors offering critical advice about the subject. The primary question behind the article at hand is 'What has Facebook done for you?'—or, if you're not there yet, what will it do?"

Volunteers can access centralized database for nonprofits - The Reporter

Volunteers can access centralized database for nonprofits - The Reporter: "With support from organizations such as United Way, First 5 Solano and the Valero refinery in Benicia, a new online volunteer center for Solano County has been launched.

The new site allows local nonprofit organizations to sign up to be part of a mass database, where those interested in donating or volunteering time can find nonprofits in need of the help.

The new Web site, www.volunteersolano.com, was launched last week and,

starting in the summer, after the organizations have signed up, volunteers will be able to access the site for volunteer opportunities by ZIP code."

Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success

Enhancing the Donor Experience : FundRaising Success: "n her presentation at the 47th AFP International Conference on Fundraising in Baltimore earlier this month, Bridget Brandt, senior marketing manager at Sage Nonprofit Solutions, discussed some keys to creating loyal donors through their experiences with your organization. Here are some takeaways from the session, titled 'How You Can Create Experiences That Foster True Loyalty.'"

Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving - Give and Take - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Reasons to Be Wary About Text Giving

By Jacquelyn Kasuya

Mobile text giving, if used improperly, could result in the loss of committed donors for anonymous, one-time, low-dollar gifts, Jeff Brooks, a nonprofit consultant, writes in a column for this month's FundRaising Success magazine."

Professional Guides — Pistachio

Professional Guides — Pistachio: "Professional Guides

Industry-specific guides to Twitter, by profession."

Facebook and Nonprofits: the Evolution Continues | onPhilanthropy

Facebook and Nonprofits: the Evolution Continues | onPhilanthropy: "As usual, the prolific Beth Kanter has a great round-up of Facebook changes and how they effect nonprofits and it’s a must-read for anyone trying to parse them and plan for the coming year (after all, who could predict what the Facebook model and jargon will be next year?). Observes Beth:"