Published by Kerry on 21 Jan 2011
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Some nonprofit organizations may worry that being too open makes them vulnerable to criticism or attack. A certain degree of openness is required by law as a tax-exempt organization providing a public service. But being more transparent with stakeholders can also bring some real benefits for those brave enough to make the change. › Continue reading… |
Published by Kerry on 13 Dec 2010
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The creators of the OpenCoopt project, and facilitators of the growing OpenCoopt group on WiserEarth, Blair Preston, Becky Sansbury, and Danica Favorite, have been working at the intersection of nonprofits and communication technology. Here, they address the implications of digital openness, privacy, and more. › Continue reading… |
Published by Kerry on 08 Dec 2010
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A few weeks ago, John Kenyon, social media guru, shared with us an arsenal of tips on how to improve our communication channels. We’d like to share a few key points and recommend him for any organization looking to ‘hack their strategy’. › Continue reading… |
Published by Peggy on 01 Dec 2010
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You may have already heard about the official launch of Jumo, the latest project of Facebook’s co-founder, Chris Hughes, which aims to “connect individuals and organizations who want to change the world.” To hear of a high-profile figure from the digital world launching a platform with such a mission is a breath of fresh air. › Continue reading… |
Published by Peggy on 09 Apr 2010
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Social media is one powerful tool in the arsenal of the nonprofit. My second day at the Nonprofit Technology Conference (NTC) led me to a valuable panel by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine, based off their upcoming book, The Networked Nonprofit › Continue reading…. |
Published by Kerry on 14 Mar 2010
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We checked out Rachel Weidinger’s panel at SXSW, amusingly titled ‘Handheld Awesome Detectors: World-changing Mobile Apps.’ It captured the pulse of all SXSW can be: cutting-edge tech coupled with conscience. Read on if you missed it! › Continue reading…
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Published by Angus on 22 Feb 2010
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Eugene Kim of Blue Oxen Associates, and a WiserEarth advisor, shares his thoughts on the real difference between Online and Face-to-face collaboration. It all comes down to ‘artifacts’ – those being the objects that you create to record and conduct your interaction. › Continue reading… |
Published by Kerry on 07 Oct 2009
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Jennifer Ruwart, Global Program Director of WorldPulse recently sat down with us to talk about her new program Voices of our Future. Together with the Press Institute, the OpEd Project, and the Empowerment Institute, Jennifer is creating a network of 30 emerging leaders who will harness the power of web 2.0 to broadcast social change news from the frontlines of some of the most forgotten communities in the world. › Continue reading…
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