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The Power of Stories in Social Change

Mark Horvath, founder of InvisiblePeople.tv, discusses how nonprofits with few resources can use video and other tools to spread the word about their work and the people they...
Listening to Donors on Facebook

The charity Epic Change, which supports activists worldwide, says its best ideas evolve from a "super-secret Facebook group" made up of its most hard-core fans.
What Nonprofits Can Learn From Occupy Wall Street

Foundations and other nonprofits can test whether they are truly open by comparing themselves to the rapidly spreading social movement.
How to Seek Volunteers Using Social Networks

Social networks help charities recruit volunteers and give them a way to spread the word about the charities they help.
How Foundations Can Support Online Movements

Two grant makers explain how foundations can advance their missions and the charities they support by relying on social networks.
Should Nonprofits Dive In to Google+?

Beth Kanter, co-author of The Networked Nonprofit, discusses whether nonprofits should begin investing time in the new Google+ social network.
Escaping the Filter Bubble: Lessons for Nonprofits

Eli Pariser, author of The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding From You, talks about the challenges nonprofits face in getting attention online.
How Small Groups Can Put Social Networks to Use

In our most recent edition of Social Good, host Allison Fine talks with two social-media managers at small groups about the best ways for organizations with limited resources...
The Connection Between Groupon and Charity

Patty Huber, of the popular coupon Web site Groupon, discusses how the site is using its platform to help raise money for and awareness about nonprofits.
Social Media From the Philanthropist's Perspective

Much of the discussion around social media lately has focused on its usefulness to nonprofits, especially fund raisers. This podcast delves into the viewpoint from the...

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Using Social Media for Annual Appeals

Learn how fund raisers are using social-media tools as key components of their annual fund-raising appeals.
Protecting Yourself When Social-Media Tools Disappear

What should nonprofit groups do if a social network goes out of business?
Podcast: How Nonprofits Can Use LinkedIn

Allison Fine interviews Estrella Rosenberg and Amy Sample Ward, two charity officials, about the best ways for people in the nonprofit world to use the social-networking site...
Lessons From the It Gets Better Project

Allison Fine interviews the journalist Dan Savage, who helped create the It Gets Better video project.
'The Dragonfly Effect': Social Media Lessons for Charities

Jennifer Aaker, co-author of The Dragonfly Effect, discusses how a powerful story can make or break a nonprofit organization's efforts to use social networks.
Measuring the Real Value of Social Media

Why nonprofit groups need to move past counting friends and followers if they want to tell whether their social-media efforts make a difference.
Foundations and Social Media

Allison Fine interviews two foundation leaders, who describe how they are using social-media tools to improve the way they promote social good.
Using E-Mail for Social Good

How nonprofit groups can use e-mail as a way to connect with supporters and promote social change.
The Power of the Crowd

Jennifer Ford Reedy of the Minnesota Community Foundation discusses how to use the wisdom of crowds to help drive social change.
Why Local Social Networks Matter to Nonprofit Groups

How nonprofit groups can use location-based networks such as Foursquare to connect with supporters and reach new audiences.