Thursday, May 27, 2010
Facebook CEO announces revamped privacy settings
Facebook CEO announces revamped privacy settings: "Facebook's founder presented new one-click options Wednesday to help subscribers protect their privacy, responding to a torrent of complaints that it had become far too hard to determine and control levels of protection."
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
UK charity ships Internet cafe in a box | THINQ.co.uk
UK charity ships Internet cafe in a box | THINQ.co.uk: "UK charity Computer Aid International today unveiled a solar-powered Internet caf�in a box, designed to bring the web to remote villagers in Africa.
The box in question is a standard shipping container kitted out with a Pentium 4 PC and enough NComputing netbooks for ten users, all powered by a bank of solar panels on the roof. It's the second such unit the charity has produced, and was shown off in London today before being sent to its eventual destination in Kenya."
The box in question is a standard shipping container kitted out with a Pentium 4 PC and enough NComputing netbooks for ten users, all powered by a bank of solar panels on the roof. It's the second such unit the charity has produced, and was shown off in London today before being sent to its eventual destination in Kenya."
Thursday, May 20, 2010
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "Social Network Fundraising Creating Jobs
By Mark Hrywna
Nonprofits that have two or more full-time employees managing online communities have the highest level of satisfaction from social networks, according to a new survey. Those organizations also are more likely to measure return on investment (ROI), describe the investment as “very valuable,” and believe their biggest barrier to doing better is not training or education but more staff."
By Mark Hrywna
Nonprofits that have two or more full-time employees managing online communities have the highest level of satisfaction from social networks, according to a new survey. Those organizations also are more likely to measure return on investment (ROI), describe the investment as “very valuable,” and believe their biggest barrier to doing better is not training or education but more staff."
The Art of Creating a Social Media Press Release
The Art of Creating a Social Media Press Release: "Now everyone has the same technology to create, publish and distribute content. So for an organization’s “news” to stand out, it needs to:
* reach 3 audiences: traditional media, online media bloggers/digital influencers, and the general public.
* be understandable to 3 kinds of readers: humans, search engines, and social networking sites.
A better SMR has 4 elements:"
* reach 3 audiences: traditional media, online media bloggers/digital influencers, and the general public.
* be understandable to 3 kinds of readers: humans, search engines, and social networking sites.
A better SMR has 4 elements:"
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management
The NonProfit Times - The Leading Business Publication For Nonprofit Management: "e-Commerce: Donation Processing & CRM
By Mira Allen and Laura Quinn
Online donations should be an important piece of almost any organizations’ fundraising strategy. While online methods won’t replace direct mail anytime soon, they can reach a different audience and often are more cost efficient to run than more traditional campaigns.
But just as a new ability to accept credit card payments over the phone won’t suddenly make the phone start ringing off the hook with eager donors, adding a donation button to your Web site isn’t likely to bring in much money on its own. The key is integration of these online methods into your communication mix."
By Mira Allen and Laura Quinn
Online donations should be an important piece of almost any organizations’ fundraising strategy. While online methods won’t replace direct mail anytime soon, they can reach a different audience and often are more cost efficient to run than more traditional campaigns.
But just as a new ability to accept credit card payments over the phone won’t suddenly make the phone start ringing off the hook with eager donors, adding a donation button to your Web site isn’t likely to bring in much money on its own. The key is integration of these online methods into your communication mix."
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Campaign Spotlight - You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Love This Campaign - NYTimes.com
Campaign Spotlight - You Don’t Have to Be Jewish to Love This Campaign - NYTimes.com: "n a campaign that began on May 6, the Jewish Federations of North America, which is based in New York, is asking, “What’s your #ish?” The “#” in front of the “ish” -- known as a hash mark, number sign, hash tag, pound sign or tick-tack-toe symbol -- signals that the campaign is centered in the social media like Twitter."
Monday, May 17, 2010
Social Media: Finding a happy medium
Social Media: Finding a happy medium: "Tweet this: social media has finally arrived in full force. Last year, many organizations were still ambivalent about its adoption. Today, however, a large percentage has embraced the tool, incorporating it into their work and objectives. To be sure, some remain quite cautious, taking baby steps and learning as they go. But the year has been a real education.
The question is: does the approach to social media differ depending on the occasion? And can it ever be considered incompatible with other goals? For example, May brings with it a stream of month-long awareness campaigns. Will that automatically entail the ramping up of tweets and updates? Or does the immediate, short-term flavour of social media undermine its capacity to promote a long-term 30-plus-day-event? Does it help or hinder?"
The question is: does the approach to social media differ depending on the occasion? And can it ever be considered incompatible with other goals? For example, May brings with it a stream of month-long awareness campaigns. Will that automatically entail the ramping up of tweets and updates? Or does the immediate, short-term flavour of social media undermine its capacity to promote a long-term 30-plus-day-event? Does it help or hinder?"
Friday, May 14, 2010
Big Names, Smaller Expo, and a Virtual Option at American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Conference | 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition
Big Names, Smaller Expo, and a Virtual Option at American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Conference | 2010 Annual Meeting and Exposition:
"The blended meeting component will provide an opportunity for those not able to travel to the live meeting to attend virtually. ASAE will stream live all three general sessions as well as 24 other sessions throughout the conference, explains John Graham, ASAE’s president and chief executive officer. The sessions will be archived and available for viewing for 90 days, says Graham. The fee to attend virtually will be about 20 percent less than the regular registration fee. Since this is the first time it’s been offered, Graham has no concrete expectations for registration numbers."
"The blended meeting component will provide an opportunity for those not able to travel to the live meeting to attend virtually. ASAE will stream live all three general sessions as well as 24 other sessions throughout the conference, explains John Graham, ASAE’s president and chief executive officer. The sessions will be archived and available for viewing for 90 days, says Graham. The fee to attend virtually will be about 20 percent less than the regular registration fee. Since this is the first time it’s been offered, Graham has no concrete expectations for registration numbers."
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Are You Counting or Are You Measuring? : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success
Are You Counting or Are You Measuring? : Page 1 of 2 : FundRaising Success: "Continuing our coverage of the Association of Fundraising Professionals 47th International Conference held in Baltimore last month, Steve MacLaughlin , director of Internet solutions at Blackbaud, shares his presentation, 'Everything You Need to Know About Measuring Online Results but Were Afraid to Ask.'
Our everyday lives are full of numbers and metrics. The hours and minutes on the alarm clock. The temperature of the water that hits our face. The expiration date on the milk. The distance to our offices. The posted speed limit on the road. The number of e-mails waiting in the inbox. We live in a sea of things that can be counted and metrics that can be measured."
Our everyday lives are full of numbers and metrics. The hours and minutes on the alarm clock. The temperature of the water that hits our face. The expiration date on the milk. The distance to our offices. The posted speed limit on the road. The number of e-mails waiting in the inbox. We live in a sea of things that can be counted and metrics that can be measured."
Saskatoon developer builds iPhone apps for charity
Saskatoon developer builds iPhone apps for charity: "There are non-profits doing incredible work in our communities everyday, and Apps4Good allows people to support the non-profit community in a new way.”
In Halifax last year, 15 volunteers spent a weekend creating two apps — Wish You Were Here and Meet Me Here — that are now for sale through Apple’s apps store."
In Halifax last year, 15 volunteers spent a weekend creating two apps — Wish You Were Here and Meet Me Here — that are now for sale through Apple’s apps store."
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
An Inside Look at How Small Charities Can Compete in Charity Contests - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
An Inside Look at How Small Charities Can Compete in Charity Contests - Social Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "An Inside Look at How Small Charities Can Compete in Charity Contests
By Peter Panepento
Beth Kanter, the social-media writer and consultant, wants to dispel the myth that an organization has to be big to win online giving contests such as the Case Foundation's America's Giving Challenge or Pepsi's Refresh Challenge."
By Peter Panepento
Beth Kanter, the social-media writer and consultant, wants to dispel the myth that an organization has to be big to win online giving contests such as the Case Foundation's America's Giving Challenge or Pepsi's Refresh Challenge."
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Charlene Li’s key tips for social media during an event – Engage365
Charlene Li’s key tips for social media during an event – Engage365: "Charlene’s main themes and tips:
Make attendees aware of the backchannel. Define your Twitter hashtag or hashtags before an event starts, and mention these in all your materials. Publicize them throughout the event, including from the stage.
Aggregate and display the backchannel. Especially at large events with overlapping sessions, attendees may not be able to attend everything. Social media can help connect them to the sessions (and participants) they miss. Tricks like broadcasting event Twitter feeds on lobby monitors can focus the buzz."
Make attendees aware of the backchannel. Define your Twitter hashtag or hashtags before an event starts, and mention these in all your materials. Publicize them throughout the event, including from the stage.
Aggregate and display the backchannel. Especially at large events with overlapping sessions, attendees may not be able to attend everything. Social media can help connect them to the sessions (and participants) they miss. Tricks like broadcasting event Twitter feeds on lobby monitors can focus the buzz."
5 Steps to Choosing a Conference Hashtag – Engage365
5 Steps to Choosing a Conference Hashtag – Engage365: "5 Steps to Choosing a Conference Hashtag
by Reynol Junco
After reading a few tweets today expressing confusion about a conference hashtag, I realized it would be nice to have some guidance as to how to go about choosing a hashtag for an upcoming conference. Here’s a step-by-step:"
by Reynol Junco
After reading a few tweets today expressing confusion about a conference hashtag, I realized it would be nice to have some guidance as to how to go about choosing a hashtag for an upcoming conference. Here’s a step-by-step:"
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