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Posted On: Mar 05, 2010
A reading list of resources on systems and policy developed by Dr. Louise Diamond of Global Systems Initiatives.
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Posted On: Oct 02, 2009
Bi-monthly newsletter with NATO news and opinion clips
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Posted On: Aug 27, 2009
Based on a series of articles published on Epolitics.com in the spring and summer of 2009, the 49-page Learning from Obama provides a comprehensive overview of Barack Obama's online campaign for President of the United States. With individual chapters investigating crucial aspects of his online communications juggernaut in depth, the e-book covers strategy, campaign structure and technology, online outreach and recruiting, field organizing, voter/volunteer moblization and of course online fun...
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Posted On: Aug 26, 2009
Idealist is partnering with Mozilla (the organization behind the Firefox browser) on their first annual Mozilla Service Week which will match thousands of "techie" volunteers around the world with nonprofits in need of help with IT, web design, programming, blogging, and more.Mozilla Service Week will take place September 14-21, 2009, and organizations are so eager for volunteers that a couple of thousand of them have already posted their opportunities.If you are comfortable with technology a...
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Posted On: Jul 13, 2009
The Tactical Technology Collective presents this simple website that briefly introduces a variety of online tools for advocacy. Tools are grouped by type or function, and each page features examples of how organizations used technology to promote their advocacy goals.
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Posted On: Jun 23, 2009
M+R Strategic Services and NTEN released their analysis of online messaging, fundraising, and advocacy data from 32 nonprofit organizations. They find that, while open and click-through rates declined from 2007 to 2008, the number of online gifts increased.
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Posted On: Jun 17, 2009
We were very excited to partner with U.S. In The World to present a monthly briefing series on public opinion and messaging. We wanted USITW information and perspectives to reach advocates outside of D.C., and conference calls just wouldn't cut it. Staying engaged with a remote presentation without a visual component is challenging, no matter how captivating the material. So we began our quest to find the ideal webinar solution, and we decided to learn through experience - that is, we would t...
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Posted On: May 13, 2009
Free Professional and Academic Networking Site in Conflict Resolution, Peace Studies, Human Rights, International Development, Gender, Civil Society Development, and more This is an invitation to join Peace and Collaborative Development Network (http://internationalpeaceandconflict.org) , an online initiative to bring together professionals, academics and students involved in Conflict Res...
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Posted On: May 13, 2009
THE PEACE MEDIA CLEARINGHOUSE - visit http://peacemedia.usip.org and - Find documentaries, films, shows, podcasts, songs, video games, and other multimedia about peace and conflict management. - Use them in your work as educators, trainers, practitioners, policy makers, or students. - Explore a wide range of topics, such as conflict prevention, nonviolence, post-conflict reconstruction, refugees, child soldiers, rule ...
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Posted On: Apr 06, 2009
Cross-posted from The Switchblog@nytimeskristof "Spent time in Haiti today with a woman who wanted two kids, is now pregnant with her 10th. She can't afford to feed the first nine." This 'tweet' was sent a few days ago by The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof during his travels through Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He announced his trip here. This could be, in 140 characters or less, the central message of most organizations advocating for reproductive rights and family planning. Advocates...
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Posted On: Mar 02, 2009
From TechSoup:"Online seminars, or webinars, are a dynamic, engaging way to convey information to a geographically dispersed audience on a budget. If your nonprofit faces an ongoing need to share information long-distance but has limited education and travel funds, webinars can help you save money --- and reduce your carbon footprint --- while providing a valuable service to your constituents.Nonprofits use webinars for a variety of purposes, including software training, sharing information a...
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Posted On: Feb 11, 2009
From TechSoup:"If you missed Craigslist Nonprofit Boot Camp in October (or if you didn't), all of the talks and panels are now available on the Craigslist Nonprofit Boot Camp Podcast (requires iTunes). There's a lot of fantastic material here. I'll probably do a few follow-up posts on specific talks later, but I wanted to let you know about these recordings right away."
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Posted On: Nov 11, 2008
The Connect U.S. Fund is seeking a full-time administrative assistant to support our activities building a community of organizations working for more responsible U.S. global engagement. Please submit your application, including a cover letter, resume and writing sample (no longer than 1,200 words) and the names and numbers of two professional references, to Heather B. Hamilton at hbhamilton@connectusfund.org by midnight on December 7. P...
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Posted On: Oct 22, 2008
Ever wonder how well received your annual dinner event is? Looking to evaluate a new program? Need to collect data for a big research project? Surveys can be a huge help in understanding what your constituents think and how successful your programs are.
And good tools can be a big part of that. Online survey tools can be a very cost-effective way for delivering surveys, collecting results, and then analyzing the results all through one central system. While they're not going to be the ...
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Posted On: Aug 08, 2008
See3 is a media communications resouce for nonprofits. They create compelling visual media and internet marketing initiatives that enable nonprofits to maximize exposure, deepen connections, and produce results. Visit the See3 website to find out more.
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Posted On: Jun 20, 2008
Submitted by kshowalter on April 25, 2008 - 1:25pm.Following the conclusion of the two-part Connect US training on using wikis for advocacy, we’ve pulled together some practical tips on how to monitor and use wikis for your work.Remember, there are two sides to effective wiki use:1. Getting involved in conversations on established wikis and 2. Building a public or private wiki for your internal or network use Some details and advice:1. Getting involved in conversations on establis...
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Posted On: Jun 04, 2008
Marty Kearn's and Karen Showalter's presentation notes from their power point presentation: "Network-Centric Advocacy: Like the Dog that Catches the Car."
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Posted On: Jun 04, 2008
If you are not using RSS, you are probably not getting information as efficiently as you should be. RSS has become a critical tool for nonprofit workers. It is an easy way to gather information from a variety of sources and feed it all into one standardized format. Here, you can learn the importance of using RSS for your own organization and work. There is a simple step-by-step guide to setting up RSS.
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Posted On: May 14, 2008
We've broken it down for you - here is a brief description of the hardware and software you'll need to get started producing your own podcasts. Podcasting is quickly being embraced by nonprofits around the world because it can be such an effective, personal medium of communication. But many organizations have yet to jump on board because they're not sure what kind of investment is needed for materials and equipment. Hardware MicrophonesThe most important piece of equipme...
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Posted On: Apr 14, 2008
Podcasting is one of those things that just about anybody can do, but few can do well. And if you are thinking of using podcasts in your outreach, there are some things to consider - namely what to say, how to say it, and how to make it sound good. We've created two short podcasts to give you some more information about how to use these portable recordings in your advocacy. The first one lays out a few ideas for how to use podcasts :boomp3.com And the secong gives a few ...