Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Dan Zarrella on what makes people share content on Twitter | SmartBlog on Social Media

Dan Zarrella on what makes people share content on Twitter | SmartBlog on Social Media: "Ideas don’t spread because they’re good,” Dan Zarrella told an audience at the recent AMP Summit in Washington DC.

That’s not a popular notion with bloggers and other content producers. If you spend a lot of time polishing your content, it can be hard to accept that those ideas won’t find an audience on their own merits."

5 Common Themes in Online Fundraising : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success

5 Common Themes in Online Fundraising : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "I was recently honored to help host the ArtezInterAction ConferenceOpens in a new window at the MaRS CentreOpens in a new window in TorontoOpens in a new window. The day centered around looking at all that is happening in the world of technology, including Internet, payment systems, social and mobile media, and how technology affects the way nonprofits fundraise and connect with supporters.

The conference featured an outstanding lineup of thought leaders and practitioners, pioneering the change in technology-driven fundraising. The speakers brought many different perspectives, yet I found it remarkable how so many common threads ran through the numerous sessions.

Here are five popular themes at the conference."

Facebook Charity Application Wins Investors, Grows With Safeway - Bloomberg

Facebook Charity Application Wins Investors, Grows With Safeway - Bloomberg: "Causes, a for-profit company that lets Facebook Inc.’s users give money to charities, raised $9 million in new funding and began selling gift cards in supermarkets as it aims to bring more philanthropy to the Web."