For MLK Day 2011, sign up and then eat, talk, change Guest post by Jessica Kirkwood Points of Light Institute The 25th anniversary of the celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday is only a few days away. Over the years, honoring Dr. King’s legacy through volunteer service is an idea that’s taken […]
Archives for January 2011
20 free, awesome social media monitoring tools
Free monitoring tools may fill your needs if you work for a small nonprofit or your business has no need for more sophisticated services (coming tomorrow). Just remember: Free monitoring tools aren’t really free — they require an investment of staff time and analysis.
Guide to monitoring social media conversations
Most brands and nonprofits have received the memo: To succeed in today’s interconnected world, you need to listen to what your supporters and customers are saying about you. With the new year still fresh, you may be finally ready to put into place a listening program to tap into the conversations taking place on the social Web about your organization or sector.
Storytelling goes digital with TechSoup’s help
Guest post by Kristy Graves TechSoup Global Storytelling is one of the most powerful vehicles to convey your organization’s message. This month TechSoup Global and a number of digital media experts are helping the nonprofit community learn how to hone your storytelling chops. Starting Thursday, Jan. 13, join TechSoup’s Digital Storytelling Event. Participate in webinars, […]
Social mobile meets Facebook
Anyone who reads the Kiwanja.net blog, or who follows our work with FrontlineSMS, will know there are two main themes that run throughout our work. First, how do we lower the barriers to entry for NGOs looking to deploy mobile technology in their work? And second, how do we help share information about what mobile […]