Book chronicles how the Gov 2.0 movement is slowly becoming a reality We’ve known for years how social media and Web 2.0 have been transforming the way political campaigns are run, the way we interact with big institutions, the way news is reported and distributed — indeed, practically all facets of modern society. So […]
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4 examples of corporate social responsibility done right
Here at Socialbrite, we’re always looking for sterling examples of how the corporate sector is contributing in genuine ways to the social good. Those bridges between the for-profit and nonprofit/social good sectors are becoming increasingly vital. So I was jazzed to see the presentation by Beth Kanter and Kami Huyse of Zoetica yesterday at NewComm […]
Net Tuesday SF: ‘The New Volunteerism’
Pamela Hawley, CEO of Universal Giving, and John Power, executive director of The Volunteer Center. NetSquared’s Net Tuesday event returns on Tuesday evening in San Francisco with a revamped format and three sterling guest speakers. Details: Topic: “The New Volunteerism: How to plug into cool projects in your community.” We’ll have several speakers talk about […]
Why your nonprofit should check out Google Buzz
You’re probably wondering (like I’ve been for the past week) if your non-profit should be using Buzz. And I’ll agree with you – it’s not an easy decision. At first glance, Google Buzz seems like a cross between Twitter and Facebook. You have followers and following like on Twitter, and you can “like” and “comment” […]
Should CEOs and executive directors use social media?
The NASSCOM India Leadership Forum has multiple tracks based on theme. I was asked to facilitate a session on the question, “Should CEOs and Executive Directors Use Social Media?” To prepare for this session, I asked colleagues in the US to share their collective wisdom so we could see the US perspective. In addition, during a […]