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NAACP Charts New Direction With National Listening Tour

Associations Now

The organization, which has been overshadowed by street-level advocacy groups like Black Lives Matte in recent years, will focus on adjusting to today’s fast-paced political climate that is accelerated by the immediacy of social media.

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Nepal Earthquake Roundup: Emergency Fundraising Attention Cycle

Beth Kanter

Colleague Brian Reich said he would like to see a networked approach to the disaster relief , “A few respond quickly and raise funds, others use the awareness that comes from a disaster to educate, over time you have others who focus on keeping people connected as new issues arrive. You guys will help, right?

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111 Intriguing Chats for 2011

ChatterBachs

As many of you know, the priority of engaging and connecting is a big one for me- a soapbox- if you will, and I don’t understand those who simply look at social media as a way to promote their agenda, products, and/or services. College Educator. This is my personal list, but please feel free to reference or use it.

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I have a new job - BlogClump

BlogClump

This is the perfect opportunity for my to combine my work experience and my education (I have a Masters in Sports Administration) with one of my true passions, soccer. Where do you draw the line on social media? I am so very excited to announce that as of Oct. Why do you "tweet" if you already have a blog?

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14 Personal Highlights from EventCamp East Coast

ChatterBachs

Since the unconference was named EventCamp East Coast, I expected participants to be from DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. It was fun, engaging, and educational. I was impressed by two items: 1). the geographical diversity in the room. the wealth and diversity of experience represented in the room.

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Thoughts on #ASAE10 - BlogClump - Yes

BlogClump

Need more education slots. Scott Briscoe Editor-in-Chief, New & Social Media ASAE. Looking back, I found my posts regarding 2009 and 2008 ASAE Annuals. Looks like I already suggested the idea swap thing. One bummer, I see several themes emerging. Need less cheese factor in general sessions. We're not feeling attacked.

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