The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
The Networked Nonprofit Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
This groundbreaking book shows nonprofits a new way of operating in our increasingly connected world: a networked approach enabled by social technologies, where connections are leveraged to increase impact in effective ways that drive change for the betterment of our society and planet.
“The Networked Nonprofit is a must-read for any nonprofit organization seeking innovative, creative techniques to improve their mission and better serve their communities.”
—Diana Aviv, president and CEO, Independent Sector
“The Internet means never having to ask permission before trying something new. In The Networked Nonprofit, Kanter and Fine show nonprofits how to harness this flexibility to pursue their missions in partnership with two billion connected citizens.”
—Clay Shirky, author, Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing Without Organizations
“The Networked Nonprofit uniquely describes the historical context and the current challenges that compel nonprofit leaders to work in networked ways and offers easy steps to help users exploit the potential of social media and ‘working wikily.”‘
—Stephanie McAuliffe, director, organizational effectiveness, The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
“A must-read for nonprofit leaders who want to change their organizations from the inside out by embracing the power of social networks.”
—Charlene Li, founding partner, Altimeter Group; author, Open Leadership; and coauthor, Groundswell
“This is a perfect handbook for anyone who wants to leapfrog their current limitations of understanding and find real-world applications of technology to extend their mission.”
—Michele Nunn, CEO, Points of Light Institute, and cofounder, HandsOn Network
“Kanter and Fine provide the ‘Google Maps’ for nonprofits to harness social media to kick butt and change the world.”
—Guy Kawasaki, cofounder, Alltop.com, and former chief evangelist, Apple Inc.
“URGENT! Read this book. Take notes. Take action. If you work for a nonprofit, you don’t have to do every single thing these seasoned authors have to share, but you certainly have to know what you’re missing.”
—Seth Godin
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Review by Allyson Kapin for The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
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I had an opportunity to read a copy of Beth and Allison’s book and it’s filled with great resources and tips on how to really engage constituents and measure your impact. I also appreciated the style of the writing – very straight forward and not full of marketing jargon that so many other books utilize.
I would encourage all nonprofit campaigners to read the book, particularly Executive Directors, many who are still struggling to understand and navigate the online world and building online communities.
PS: I added my above comment to the discussion section as well but since it’s more of a review I thought it was appropriate to have it here too.
Review by Jocelyn C. Harmon for The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
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The Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter and Allison Fine is an important read as it reminds us that success in social media is both a cultural and a technological issue. And, we need to stop just focusing on the “bells and whistles.”
I particularly liked the chapter, “Creating a Social Culture.” Before diving into social media it makes sense to have internal discussions about what the organization stands for, how it treats “insiders” and “outsiders,” and to address fears about social media. This has to happen at the highest levels of the organization or social media efforts will fall flat.
Kanter and Fine also make the case that “free agents”- people working on social change outside of organizations – are here to stay and can be a nonprofit’s best ally in achieving it’s goals. All nonprofits should identify and befriend their free agents and encourage them to leverage their networks, ideas, and passion for the cause.
In short, this book will help you deal with the organizational landmines that you’ll inevitably traverse if you want to become a “Networked Nonprofit” that works smarter, faster and is truly making lasting change in the world.
Review by C. Williams for The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
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When Beth Kanter gave me a copy of her new book, I knew I would read it in one sitting!
Since I work at Twitter on non-profit and social innovation efforts, it is no secret that I am fascinated by the way that social media can transform the efforts of non-profit organizations and philanthropic causes the world over. Kanter and Fine have always been champions in this space, and I love to listen (or read) to anything they have to say when it comes to the topic.
Whether you are a close follower of their blogs or a newcomer first dipping your toes into the space of social media for non-profit organizations, The Networked Nonprofit is an excellent resource that shares some of their best insights, case studies, and tangible lessons.
Review by Paul Shoemaker for The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
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There is a LOT being said, written, blogged, etc about how to be a truly networked organztion for the future. This book makes it real, very real. I can take this and act on it, make plans from it, and reeally transform our organization
Review by Lucy Bernholz for The Networked Nonprofit: Connecting with Social Media to Drive Change
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Change is hard. The Networked Nonprofit makes it easier. Kanter and Fine are practiced experts – every one of the big visions and detailed case studies in this book comes from their work as leaders, consultants, advisors, and blogger/twitterer/experimenters.
The book focuses on the human, organizational, and cultural changes that our new technological connections both allow and require. Its written for nonprofit executives – with or without social media expertise – but is actually useful for anyone who works in any kind of organization.
Kanter and Fine provide both clear and compelling possibilities of new organizational practices and well-told stories of people who are making these changes. Executives and individual change agents will find both practical ideas and creative provocations that can improve their way of working. Lying somewhere between a “how-to” guide and “vision of what is to come,” The Networked Nonprofit is the one book all organizational leaders should have on hand.