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JANUARY 5, 2015

The mission of the Lavelle Fund is to support programs that help people with visual impairments, including blindness, lead independent, productive lives. We first extended Bookshare services internationally in 2008 with the launch of Bookshare in India. In 2013, with the most recent (and fourth!)

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APRIL 19, 2016

Ushahidi got its start in early 2008. Founder Erik Hersman and a group of fellow Kenyan bloggers were frustrated by the lack of accurate information or media coverage of the violence surrounding the 2008 Kenyan election. Ushahidi entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May 2008.

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MARCH 29, 2017

The organization got started when a group of Kenyan bloggers led by Erik Hersman began doing online mapping of violence reports after the 2008 Kenyan election. We got to know Ushahidi's work when it entered our legendary third NetSquared Mashup Challenge in Santa Clara, California in May of 2008. So much innovation.

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OCTOBER 10, 2012

EngAGE is a nonprofit that changes aging, and the way people think about aging, by transforming senior apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. In 2008, Tim was named an Ashoka Fellow. In 2011, he received the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Tech people don't need to rely on gut or anecdotes to make decisions. Tech people have unique exposure to the inner-workings of an organization. Tech people are trained to automate processes. Tech people also need to have a seat at the table because it can open up new thinking for them, as well. What Does the Data Say? 'In

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AUGUST 19, 2016

Questions such as, what inspires these national representatives to work towards this ultimate goal? ” Much like in the Olympics, people need to have clear goals established for themselves. Most people that start out on the competitive sports track are met with adversity along the way. Execution, Execution, Execution!

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MARCH 12, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman MAR 12, 2008 Why do people give charity?

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Care2

OCTOBER 18, 2009

In 2007-2008 America’s Giving Challenge encouraged 70,000 individuals to help raise more than $1.8 With the explosion of social media, America’s Giving Challenge hopes to get even more people involved this year and raise a lot more money for nonprofits. million for nonprofit organizations. Want to start or help a cause?

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Care2

MAY 31, 2007

» Thursday Jul 06 2006 Care2 Petition Helps Prevent National Park Service Changes Thursday, July 6, 2006 at 02:41PM | by shannon The American people can send loud and clear messages to the government, and when they do, officials are often responsive. May 31, 2007 | Amien Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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FEBRUARY 3, 2008

Home • About Us Mission Team News Partners Careers • Services Overview Interactive Marketing Video Web Design and Development • Clients Clients List Client Login • Resources Overview Events YouTube for Nonprofits Guide to Online Video Video FAQs Our Blog • Contact POSTED BY Michael Hoffman FEB 3, 2008 Yes We Can. Yes we can.

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Tech Soup

MAY 13, 2011

2008 was a benchmark year in online fundraising history as Obama won the presidential election with 87% of funds coming through social networking. In 2007 when the platform launched, Causes grew in popularity and awareness as people used their Birthday Wish to raise money for their favorite nonprofit. Over and over again.

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See3

FEBRUARY 27, 2008

Danny is a producer, director and editor whose films have aired on PBS, HBO and A&E and have been nominated for an Academy Award and national Emmy Awards. Only 6 people will be selected so reply today to info[at]see3.net Sign up for a free one-on-one storytelling strategy session.

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Have Fun - Do Good

JULY 9, 2008

In May 2008, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported that six groups (Fetzer Institute, Ford Foundation, Hidden Leaf Foundation, Jewish Funds for Justice, W.K. In spring 2008 the Stanford Innovation Review article, "Praise the Lord, but Dim the Lights," featured the Regeneration Project's Interfaith Power and Light Campaign.

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Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

AUGUST 17, 2007

Home About Me Subscribe Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology Thoughtful and sometimes snarky perspectives on nonprofit technology The search for good web conferencing August 17, 2007 I decided, perhaps rashly, that one way of exposing people to, and training people on, open source software, was by doing web conferencing.

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NTEN

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Whether it’s data or dances, silos keep people separated at the party. years at DoSomething.org, he oversaw the complete overhaul of the site (cms, architecture, skin, etc) in 2008, landing a People’s Choice Webby Award in the Youth in 2009 and nomination in 2010. Well, school chaperons might contribute, too.).

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Have Fun - Do Good

AUGUST 22, 2007

They will award two $10,000 Undergraduate Scholarships, one $10,000 Graduate Scholarship, four $2,500 Undergraduate Scholarships, and four $2,500 Graduate Scholarships to students pursuing studies in sustainable and organic agriculture. To celebrate their 20th anniversary, they are sponsoring their first national photo competition.

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Care2

MAY 9, 2008

Excell Foodservice Dealer Network, a national group of industry vendors and dealers, created the foundation. Excell also provides scholarships to people who want training in the industry. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Care2

MAY 8, 2008

Excell Foodservice Dealer Network, a national group of industry vendors and dealers, created the foundation. Excell also provides scholarships to people who want training in the industry. May 9, 2008 | Kaya Matteo Thanks for sharing. May 14, 2008 | Kivi Miller Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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See3

NOVEMBER 6, 2007

The 2008 election is our chance to change that. Several national groups are already working to make global development a part of the national debate. 23 Apr 2008 Leave a Reply Get Tips and Best Practices Sign up below to get our newsletters highlighting the latest in online marketing and communications for nonprofits.

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NTEN

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

The organization and challenge: After years of traditional fund-raising events, Catholic Charities CYO (CC) in San Francisco decided its approach was getting stale and that it needed to broaden its audience to include opportunities for young people. Red House@Your House offered an opportunity for young people to get involved.

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Care2

JANUARY 15, 2009

60) Search « What Makes A Campaign Go Viral? | Main | Care2 Adds Two Experts to Nonprofit Services Team » Wednesday Jan 14 2009 10 Fast Tips to Boost E-newsletter Performance Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:40AM | by Allyson Kapin Let’s face it: People have a love hate relationship with their email.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 4, 2008

I suspect that the good folks at SeaChange are busy updated the 2008 the Procrastinators Guide To Year-End Fundraising. Competitions, Awards, and Recognition. " Peter Deitz does a nonprofit riff on a report called " Strategy of Giving " originally written for business people to invest their businesses.

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See3

FEBRUARY 5, 2008

Dolnick — former head of exhibits for the National Zoologic Park in Washington DC; noted marsupial expert * Michael Golden — current publisher of the International Herald Tribune; former head of the company’s Women’s Publishing Division; noted sundress expert * William E. . 11 Feb 2008 Michael P.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 8, 2009

Because 175+ cities around the world will be hosting Twestivals on February 12th, which bring together Twitter communities for an evening of fun and to raise $500K for charity: water , a nonprofit organization bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing nations. All rights reserved.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 17, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Submitted by Michael Smith.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 3, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Submitted by Ted Fickes Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. It was organized by Ed Schipul. Submitted by Michael Smith.

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Care2

MARCH 27, 2009

Danielle Brigida (Social Media ROI Poetry Slam) is leading the National Wildlife Federation’s social media and measuring their efforts not by gaining email addresses but by relationships, striving for at least five new contacts per day. Maybe success is as simple as providing something people want. Cheers, Ali!

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Launched in 2008 to assist individuals pursuing innovative and unconventional approaches to societal challenges, the program has invited proposals around a single topic since 2017. Hewlett awards $17 million in 'adaptation grants' to arts groups. Hewlett awards $17 million in 'adaptation grants' to arts groups. Read more. .

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2007

A recent study conducted by Marketing Sherpa on behalf of the National Philanthropic Trusts Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk reports that email is the way to go. How were people who signed up via the internet but did not receive the email counted? Copyright © 2008, Care2.com What do you do? Geographic areas? All rights reserved.

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Care2

JUNE 13, 2009

Marlow looked at how often people clicked on their friends news or photos, how often they communicated, etc. The BusinessWeek article goes onto say that “by focusing campaigns on people who interact with each other (aka behavioral targeting), theyll likely get better results.” Guess what the results were? ” Agreed!

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MARCH 13, 2009

Then why is it so hard to explain the value of social media to people who dont get it? Tuesday, March 17th from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room 10 March 13, 2009 | Allyson Kapin Copyright © 2008, Care2.com The audience will have ample opportunity to ask questions and respond. Panelist: Tara Hunt, Intuit 7. Whitehouse.gov 2.0:

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Care2

AUGUST 16, 2008

This Is Why Im Hot" instead of "Global Warming is Serious") or interesting tags can increase the number of people who click on your video. There really are no golden rules here - were continually surprised by the content we see from people on YouTube and it spans a very wide variety of form and formats.

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Care2

JULY 14, 2008

This Is Why Im Hot" instead of "Global Warming is Serious") or interesting tags can increase the number of people who click on your video. There really are no golden rules here - were continually surprised by the content we see from people on YouTube and it spans a very wide variety of form and formats.

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NTEN

AUGUST 21, 2009

In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Networking Good: How to Win Money and Mobilize People! Social networks are transforming how people support causes, how ideas are shared and how nonprofits raise money. The nonprofit presence at SXSW has been growing steadily over the past couple of years.

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Care2

FEBRUARY 7, 2009

Making the Most of the News Cycle In September 2008, NWLC launched a voter education microsite that included a register-to-vote widget, and we started running Google ads on keywords like “register to vote.” 60) Search « Why Every Nonprofit Should Embrace the Web 2.0 However, our Google ads offer us a way around that.

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Care2

NOVEMBER 17, 2006

The Knights 21st Century News Challenge is asking anyone - yes, that includes you - to "share your idea how to use digital news and information in new ways to improve people’s connections and quality of life in actual, geographic communities." Copyright © 2008, Care2.com Post a Comment | by Share Article in Misc.

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MARCH 11, 2009

What we want is for all people to have some delicious, amazing, banging food!" He is currently a Fellow in the Food and Society Policy Fellows Program, which is a national project of the W.K. His first book, Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen , which he co-authored with Anna Lappe , won a 2007 Nautilus Award for Social Change.

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