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March 18th, 2013 by SEM Contributor
Social media accounts today can seem a lot like Furbies in the 90s. It seems that everybody has one, but nobody is exactly sure what they’re for. In this respect non-profits have lagged behind the commercial sector, but recently they’ve finally begun to catch up. A survey by the Guardian last year showed that charitable organisations in the UK have…
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December 13th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Let’s face it; if you are a new- or small – non profit organization, chances are you do not have a lot of money set aside for marketing and public relations. Both of these things are vital to grow a non profit organization.
With the ease and access of the Internet, social media is an excellent way to start building…
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August 17th, 2011 by SEM Contributor
Lady Gaga does it. So does President Obama, Charlie Sheen and Ai Weiwei. What’s that? Tweet, of course.
They of course, know how to get followers on Twitter. But they’re also global figures. And Twitter is becoming, more and more – a global commodity and a platform for discussion…and punishment. It’s amazing how quickly 140 characters and the ability to…
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January 21st, 2011 by Tisha Tolar
The old saying that charity begins at home sort of still rings true – that is if social media users are at home when they open their wallets. There is no surprise in the fact that 2010 was a tough year for many families thanks to the recession and massive job loss. Charitable organizations were reporting a struggle to keep…
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April 5th, 2010 by Bethany North
We are all quite familiar with Facebook at this point, especially since everyone and their grandma (LITERALLY) is joining in on the fun. If you want to get a little bit more out of your social media network, here are the best uses for your Facebook addiction for 2010:…
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