Posted by: K Street Cafe Editor
Will Social Security Get Social Media in the Government 2.0 Age? (The Huffington Post)
The Social Security Administration looks into the possibility of adopting social media in accordance with open government plan.
Can Social Media Save the World? Some Nonprofits Give it a Try. (The Christian Science Monitor)
A look at how a few nonprofits are harnessing the power of social media to promote their cause.
Gowalla Gets Political (Examiner)
Gowalla invites politicians to educate voters and stay connected by opening up “Events” feature.
A question came up about the new media activities of 501c3 organizations hosting social media platforms for the public (Thank you to Debbie Miller for her assistance with this research):
Question: Can a 501c3 private foundation or public charity put its tax-exempt status at risk by hosting a social media platform? Specifically, could the advocacy and electioneering activities of individuals and groups using that social media platform be treated as the direct action – or facilitation of direct action – by that foundation of activities inconsistent with its tax exempt 501(c)(3) status?
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