Beth Kanter's Blog - Part 102

NTC Day of Service 2011: The Art of Story Capture

Storytelling

This year’s Day of Service featured three different projects – a computer recycling project and installation of a wireless network in Washington, DC’s largest homeless shelter and  meal preparation at DC Central Kitchen.   Approximately 100 volunteers participated in service activities.  Event 360 was a sponsor for the Day of Service.… Read More

Google Launches Google for Nonprofits

Tools and Tactics

I’m in Washington, DC for the Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN.   After facilitating a panel at the Innogive Conference on integrating mobile into multi-channel nonprofit campaigns,  I headed to a special event hosted by Google to celebrate the launch of Google for Nonprofits.… Read More

Innogive Conference: Panel Integrated Mobile/Social Strategy for Nonprofits

Mobile

I’m at the  Innogive 2011 Conference today.   The focus is on Mobile Giving.   The format is a mix of Ted style presentations and interactive panel discussions.  I just finished moderating a panel on the topic of social and mobile integration. … Read More

SXSW Reflection: Using Social Media to Facilitate A Global Back Channel at a Panel Session

Free Agent

Over the past month,  I have been thinking about a couple of different ideas and how to incorporate them into training design to facilitate learning.       My questions are:

1.  How can we integrate content sharing and audience interaction in the right balance to unleash pearls of wisdom from both audience and the experts on the stage?… Read More

Public Media At Risk

Guest Post

Public Media At Risk, Guest Post by Vincent Stehle

Remember the email chain letter that used to circulate warning of impending plans to eliminate funding for NPR and PBS? For years it was regarded as a Snopes-worthy urban legend. At the time, there was no continuing threat to cut funds for public broadcasting.… Read More