North Park University Class on Aug. 12

Filed: August 14, 2009 at 5:31 pm |

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Hi class! Thanks for being such a great group, willing to spend three + hours indoors on a gorgeous summer morning.

Here are the class handouts. The first document is a new addition containing links to sites and services we discussed (the presentation minus the Powerpoint formatting). We didn’t spend much time on online fundraising, but here you’ll find case studies and articles about using Twitter and Facebook to raise money for your cause.

I also added resources on social media ROI and, in response to the question of how to keep up with changing tools and issues, I included five sites you may want to subscribe to (by RSS or email) that will help keep you informed.

Finally, below you’ll find three screenshots of my iGoogle page you’re welcome to use for reference. As mentioned, please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions. Good luck!

• Class Links & Resources (*new)
• Social Media Glossary
• Better Blogging Tips
• Blogging Toolkit
• Why Blog
• Google Alerts and iGoogle

Plus: Tracey at the Axelson Center sent a note about an upcoming program on Chicago Access Network Television – this Sunday at 10 a.m., John Bracken, of the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, joins a discussion hosted by Community Media Workshop on the promise and peril of new media and its impact on nonprofit groups. I don’t have the channel, but let me know if you watch and have any pointers to share.

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Quick Note: Class Registration Open

Filed: August 10, 2009 at 1:35 pm |

Free this Wednesday? (Aug. 12) I’m teaching an introductory social media class — Untangling Web 2.0 — at North Park University in Chicago, and there are a couple of spaces still available.

The three-hour class is geared toward nonprofit organizations and will take place in the computer lab (hands-on training!). We’ll cover major social networks and discuss how they’re changing online communications. All registrants will leave with:

* Their own personal online portal that will help them work more efficiently and effectively
* Tools to follow what’s being said about their organization and topics of interest
* Handouts for diving in deeper to blogs and other social media, including suggestions for free tools and software
* Tips and best practices for using social media to reach members and donors

Interested? Visit North Park University for more information and registration.