a page of links specific to social networking for nonprofits: http://learn.netsquared.org/social-networking

Care2: This site helps activists network and mobilize around specific issues, from human rights to environmental protection. Care2 lets you create or join groups devoted to a cause; start and sign petitions that can be sent to Congress and other lawmakers; share and browse photos; post to message boards; solicit donations; and publicize your organization's events. Currently, Care2 has more than 5 million members.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media:

An informative blog by Beth Canter about social networking for nonprofits: http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/

How a Small Nonprofit Used Social Media & Crowd-Sourcing to Win the 2009 Global Giving Challenge - frogloop Home~Care2’s blog for nonprofits - frogloop - "The goal was simple. Earn a permanent spot on the GlobalGiving website by raising at least $4000 online from 50 individual donors in three weeks. Win up to $6000 in additional bonuses for out-fundraising the 70 other participating organizations." Here's a case study from Jared Schwartz about how Critical Exposure used social media to fundraise and campaign.

Net Squared Community Blog: Net Squared "enables social benefit organizations to leverage the tools of the social web." This is a great place to hear about what other organizations are doing, regardless of where they may be on the adoption timeline for different new media tools. I love the varied topics and people that post here, keeping me exposed to all sorts of fields. It is a community blog, so feel free to set up your free account with Net Squared and post to the blog as well!

NTEN Affinity Groups: NTEN is a membership organization of nonprofit technology professionals that "aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations skillfully and confidently use technology to meet community needs and fulfill their missions." You don't have to be a member to join the affinity groups, though! There are many different topic areas covered and it's a terrific way to find resources and contacts that can help answer questions or provide advice, especially for areas where you previously didn't know quite who to ask. Check out the lists and join groups that match your interests!

Amy Sample Ward