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Ledger-Enquirer.com | 11/25/2008 | Group hopes to give Wii systems to soldiers

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Ledger-Enquirer.com | 11/25/2008 | Group hopes to give Wii systems to soldiers: "Voice-activated laptops reconnect the wounded with the world, allowing them to maintain contact with their deployed unit and family members not at the bedside, and developing self-confidence by showing they will continue to be engaged and productive despite their injuries.Dubbed (..)

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FT.com / Home UK / UK - Give and tech

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FT.com / Home UK / UK - Give and tech: "Give and techBy Emily StokesPublished: January 26 2008 02:00 | Last updated: January 26 2008 02:00In the world of Venture Philanthropy, charity begins globally and, more often than not, online.

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Online giving making gains, but at a slower pace - Investment News

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Online giving making gains, but at a slower pace - Investment News: "In its annual survey, including 203 non-profit organizations, the number of online gifts grew by a median of 28% in 2008, according to the Washington-based newspaper, which reports and researches philanthropy.".

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Online Fundraising Best?Practices - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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300 billion was raised in 2008 (Giving USA);* $15 billion was raised online in 2008 – a 44% increase over 2007) (Blackbaud);* $21 million has been raised by Causes since its launch three years ago;* 30% of online giving happens in December. 2008 donorCentrics Internet Giving.

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Online giving on the rise despite recession and bleak nonprofit forecasts | The Daily Tell

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eBay microdonation scheme raises ?2.5m so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

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so far - Civil Society - IT - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "eBay’s ‘Give at Checkout’ scheme, which gives buyers the option to add a small charitable donation when making purchases, has raised 2.54m since it was launched in November 2008.

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New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com

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New Haven Nonprofit Needs 150 Monitors - washingtonpost.com: "Phil ShapiroPC WorldSunday, December 7, 2008; 7:19 PMIn this season of giving, one of the best ways to compound your giving is to assist organizations providing community support year round. The reasons why this organization deserves our support.