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Recent Press on 2009: Virtual Charity, Virtual Socializing & Giving Circles

Posted Sat, 01/03/2009 - 07:41 by GCN

Hi, NPC & TechSoup Members - Happy New Year!

Here are some articles I found on things to watch out for in 2009, including virtual charity, virtual socialzing/therapy and Giving Circles...enjoy!

SmartMoney (December 24, 2008)
The New Way to Give: Virtual Charity by Reshma Kapadia
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Budgeting/The-New-Way-to-Give-Virtual...

SmartMoney (December 24, 2008)
The New Way to Give: Be Your Own Charity (become a Giving Circle)
http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Budgeting/The-New-Way-to-Give-Be-Your...

New Report! Nonprofits in Second Life: Promoting Causes Inside Second Life for Real World Impact

Posted Wed, 10/22/2008 - 13:18 by GCN

Techsoup.org has just published the latest study on the benefits, impact, challenges and opportunities of nonprofits in Second Life at: http://npsl.wikispaces.com/Validation-+Nonprofits+in+SL

Written by Anika Pastorelli (Sandy Bettger) of GCN, this report represents a collaborative effort among 12 nonprofits, TechSoup and NPC volunteers in capturing, analyzing and presenting the benefits and impact of nonprofits in a virtual world. We hope the study will help all nonprofits in SL to strengthen their rationale and strategy, promote their causes and achieve greater impact.

Nonprofit Participation in NPC: How a Little Strategy Goes a Long Way

Posted Fri, 09/12/2008 - 07:03 by GCN

In response to a special request for a BLOG post, below are some suggestions made on the WIKI for enhancing your nonprofit's participation in the NPC community. These are some small, yet strategic ways to help your nonprofit maintain its presence and take advantage of community-wide events that promote your nonprofit in SL and IRL.

Below are some very easy and positive ways, aside from coming to weekly
meetings and your requisite 2 hrs/week, that everyone can help become
"active" as community members:

* Special Community Events:

NPC2 (Aloft) Grand Opening a Success!

Posted Thu, 05/29/2008 - 20:58 by GCN

Congratulations to all on the resounding success of the NPC2 May 28th Grand Opening, including the Net Squared mixed reality event in the morning in CA and the superb musical events and activities that followed well into the night (with as many as 75 avatars at one time), capped by an impromptu midnight dance celebration and fireworks!

Griefers: How to File Abuse Reports

Posted Thu, 04/03/2008 - 13:21 by GCN

Having been "griefed" now myself, I learned only after the fact how to file an Abuse Report. I wish I had known beforehand how to do this, as you can capture more about the perpetrator if you know in advance how to do it. Also, if you have a plan, you don't stress about what to do in that situation, you do not lose time or information, and you may be able to ensure the griefing is as short-lived as possible.

 

Many thanks to Brownrice Internet for hosting the NPSL site.

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