Comments on: How Many Free Agents Does It Take To Change A Nonprofit Fortress? http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/ How Networked Nonprofits Are Using Social Media to Power Change Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:35:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: MoveOn.org, Occupy Wish List, and the Continuing Demise of the Audience | The Meta-Activism Project http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-30729 MoveOn.org, Occupy Wish List, and the Continuing Demise of the Audience | The Meta-Activism Project Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:39:15 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-30729 [...] The necessity of participating in public creation, of being consulted, is also what Dan Gillmor was talking about when he coined the term “the former audience” in the context of citizen journalism and what Beth Kanter is talking about when she encourages nonprofits to act and strategize like porous sponges instead of self-isolating fortresses. [...] [...] The necessity of participating in public creation, of being consulted, is also what Dan Gillmor was talking about when he coined the term “the former audience” in the context of citizen journalism and what Beth Kanter is talking about when she encourages nonprofits to act and strategize like porous sponges instead of self-isolating fortresses. [...]

]]> By: PdF10: Rethinking Nonprofits - The TechSoup Blog - Welcome to the TechSoup Community - TechSoup http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-23453 PdF10: Rethinking Nonprofits - The TechSoup Blog - Welcome to the TechSoup Community - TechSoup Fri, 13 May 2011 19:37:22 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-23453 [...] that can more easily open up to innovation; welcome more creative thinking; allow "free agents" who are talented people, eager to help mobilize and strategize but aren't technically [...] [...] that can more easily open up to innovation; welcome more creative thinking; allow "free agents" who are talented people, eager to help mobilize and strategize but aren't technically [...]

]]> By: Rebels in the Fortress: Personal Power and Hierarchical Control | meta-activism project http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-21996 Rebels in the Fortress: Personal Power and Hierarchical Control | meta-activism project Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:56:21 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-21996 [...] nightmares are connected and they’re evidence of challenges that the digital network poses to fortress-like hierarchical organizations like the US government.  By increasing the power of the individual to [...] [...] nightmares are connected and they’re evidence of challenges that the digital network poses to fortress-like hierarchical organizations like the US government.  By increasing the power of the individual to [...]

]]> By: Becoming a Networked Nonprofit | engageyourworkforce http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-21813 Becoming a Networked Nonprofit | engageyourworkforce Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:18:43 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-21813 [...] talks about the growth of the nonprofit sector over last twenty years in her blog. Despite the number of nonprofits and the increased amount of donations, the needle hasn’t moved [...] [...] talks about the growth of the nonprofit sector over last twenty years in her blog. Despite the number of nonprofits and the increased amount of donations, the needle hasn’t moved [...]

]]> By: Ots http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-20790 Ots Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:13:59 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-20790 I hope you will continue posting those so good articles. I am impressed. I hope you will continue posting those so good articles. I am impressed.

]]> By: En quoi les amateurs et les activistes en ligne entrainent une réorganisation des acteurs du changement social | Territoires Web http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-16713 En quoi les amateurs et les activistes en ligne entrainent une réorganisation des acteurs du changement social | Territoires Web Fri, 28 Jan 2011 12:49:25 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-16713 [...] Beth Kanter : How many free agents does it take to change a non profit fortress [...] [...] Beth Kanter : How many free agents does it take to change a non profit fortress [...]

]]> By: 4 Social Trends Impacting the Future of Online Fundraising http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-16602 4 Social Trends Impacting the Future of Online Fundraising Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:08:15 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-16602 [...] support individuals engaging in their own citizen philanthropy activities, they are attracting free agents — people who want to operate outside the domain of a 501c3. These free agents feel empowered [...] [...] support individuals engaging in their own citizen philanthropy activities, they are attracting free agents — people who want to operate outside the domain of a 501c3. These free agents feel empowered [...]

]]> By: The importance of conversations and connected minds http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-15421 The importance of conversations and connected minds Sun, 16 Jan 2011 04:56:48 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-15421 [...] for not-for-profits, social enterprises, socially minded businesses, community organisations and free agents are [...] [...] for not-for-profits, social enterprises, socially minded businesses, community organisations and free agents are [...]

]]> By: Want to start a nonprofit? Consider these six alternatives | Philanthropy http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-13990 Want to start a nonprofit? Consider these six alternatives | Philanthropy Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:27:17 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-13990 [...] This phrase was coined by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine in their book Networked Nonprofit. Learn more about free agents and see [...] [...] This phrase was coined by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine in their book Networked Nonprofit. Learn more about free agents and see [...]

]]> By: Want to start a nonprofit? Consider these six alternatives | Allison Jones http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-13980 Want to start a nonprofit? Consider these six alternatives | Allison Jones Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:01:47 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-13980 [...] This phrase was coined by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine in their book Networked Nonprofit. Learn more about free agents and see [...] [...] This phrase was coined by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine in their book Networked Nonprofit. Learn more about free agents and see [...]

]]> By: Allison Jones » Blog Archive » 7 leadership challenges facing young people and nonprofits http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-10970 Allison Jones » Blog Archive » 7 leadership challenges facing young people and nonprofits Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:28:36 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-10970 [...] by Allison Fine and Beth Kanter in their book “The Networked Nonprofit” and describes people who harness social media to mobilize their networks to take action-whether it be signing a petition, making a donation, or attending a protest. What’s key about [...] [...] by Allison Fine and Beth Kanter in their book “The Networked Nonprofit” and describes people who harness social media to mobilize their networks to take action-whether it be signing a petition, making a donation, or attending a protest. What’s key about [...]

]]> By: 3 Incredible Social Good Champions [Mashable Awards] http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-8760 3 Incredible Social Good Champions [Mashable Awards] Tue, 23 Nov 2010 20:26:45 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-8760 [...] agent” this year in their book, The Networked Nonprofit. A “free agent,” as they defined it, is a “person who is passionate about a social cause, but is working outside of a nonprofit [...] [...] agent” this year in their book, The Networked Nonprofit. A “free agent,” as they defined it, is a “person who is passionate about a social cause, but is working outside of a nonprofit [...]

]]> By: Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5945 Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:52:41 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5945 [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...] [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...]

]]> By: Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism | United Eagle Technologies http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5580 Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism | United Eagle Technologies Wed, 13 Oct 2010 19:27:36 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5580 [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...] [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...]

]]> By: ..:: Rarerave ::.. » Blog Archive » Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5206 ..:: Rarerave ::.. » Blog Archive » Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:43:57 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5206 [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...] [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...]

]]> By: Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism : Charlie Abrahams http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5190 Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism : Charlie Abrahams Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:12:04 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5190 [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called just guys like Shawn free agents in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...] [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called just guys like Shawn free agents in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...]

]]> By: Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism « MailService.com http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5136 Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism « MailService.com Sat, 09 Oct 2010 19:26:16 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5136 [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...] [...] Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of [...]

]]> By: Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-5132 Why Social Media Is Reinventing Activism Sat, 09 Oct 2010 18:24:40 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-5132 [...] YouTube videos from Bangladesh.Beth Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of them.Mark [...] [...] YouTube videos from Bangladesh.Beth Kanter and Allison Fine called “just guys” like Shawn “free agents” in their book, The Networked NonProfit. And social media has helped create many of them.Mark [...]

]]> By: Marketing dla non-profit » Blog Archive » Twierdza non-profit http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-1450 Marketing dla non-profit » Blog Archive » Twierdza non-profit Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:15:04 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-1450 [...] nie omieszkam podzielić się przemyśleniami. A w międzyczasie zainteresowanym gorąco polecam post Beth Kanter o non-profitowej twierdzy i wolnych strzelcach oraz zapoznanie się z prezentacją z webinarium poniżej. Oryginalne nagranie (w wersji audio) [...] [...] nie omieszkam podzielić się przemyśleniami. A w międzyczasie zainteresowanym gorąco polecam post Beth Kanter o non-profitowej twierdzy i wolnych strzelcach oraz zapoznanie się z prezentacją z webinarium poniżej. Oryginalne nagranie (w wersji audio) [...]

]]> By: Robert Seaman http://www.bethkanter.org/lightbulb-fortress-freeagent/comment-page-1/#comment-777 Robert Seaman Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:57:43 +0000 http://www.bethkanter.org/?p=247#comment-777 I agree that nonprofit organizations need to be more open to embracing "free agents". I'm the founder of CausesCalendar.com, a free self-service resource for nonprofits. It's a nationwide calendar of special events hosted by nonprofit organizations. You can search for runs, walks, galas, golf tournaments, pancake breakfasts, etc by location or cause. The disappointing thing is that when I contact nonprofit staff about this resource, their typical responce seems to be that they don't want to be bothered. If we, the free agents, can collectively heighten awareness of how useful and valuable we are, maybe the doors of the fortress will open. "Blog for Causes", at www.blog.causescalendar.com is our open forum for people to share stories, pictures and ideas about their favorite causes. Please help spread the word about these worthwhile resources! Promoting awareness and participating in nonprofit events helps the entire philanthropic community. I agree that nonprofit organizations need to be more open to embracing “free agents”. I’m the founder of CausesCalendar.com, a free self-service resource for nonprofits. It’s a nationwide calendar of special events hosted by nonprofit organizations. You can search for runs, walks, galas, golf tournaments, pancake breakfasts, etc by location or cause. The disappointing thing is that when I contact nonprofit staff about this resource, their typical responce seems to be that they don’t want to be bothered. If we, the free agents, can collectively heighten awareness of how useful and valuable we are, maybe the doors of the fortress will open.

“Blog for Causes”, at http://www.blog.causescalendar.com is our open forum for people to share stories, pictures and ideas about their favorite causes.

Please help spread the word about these worthwhile resources! Promoting awareness and participating in nonprofit events helps the entire philanthropic community.

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