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Blog Action Day: 4 Ways to Alleviate Poverty in Your Community

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Thanks to wonderful organizations like Kiva , and the ONE Campaign , people are becoming more aware of the huge difference a small loan, or donation to an international organization can make to purchase a net to prevent malaria, or help a family start a business. Start a Giving Circle to fund local organizations.

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Living Between the Tides

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Low tide gives way to high tide and back again. Kiva breaks it. And the 2008 U.S. presidential election are giving us a whole new glimpse of the multi-channel communication and fundraising industrial complex in action. It can be a great place to live if you are willing to give it a try. Room to Read breaks it.

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Last Chance to Vote for Nonprofit SXSW Panels: Closes September 4th

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I did a roundup of nonprofit panel proposals a few weeks back and wanted to give you an updated list. In 2008, I was on one of the few nonprofit panels on the agenda. Will Kiva Kill Your Nonprofit? This vibrant, moderated discussion will include representatives from Kiva, OptINnow, and 2 national advocacy organizations.

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NPTech Summary: Happy Holidays!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We'll be back before 2008 with a roundup of 2007. The five top nominees are Causes, DonorsChoose, ZeroFootprint, Kiva, and OneLaptop Per Child. Over at the NTEN blog, you can read reflections from nonprofits that are participating in America's Giving Challenge. It is authentic, it is caring, and it is beautiful. Go vote here.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Identity 2.0

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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 JAN 30, 2008 Identity 2.0

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NpTech Roundup: Grasshoppers and Ants - Social Fundraising Off Season

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I suspect that the good folks at SeaChange are busy updated the 2008 the Procrastinators Guide To Year-End Fundraising. Global Giving's " Giving Made Green " launched last week and was written up in the New York Times. The DoGoodWell Blog points out that platforms for giving are different than motivations for giving.

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Twestival: Are Fundraising Groundswells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I guess I look at it like this: if you give a hundred people tools to lay bricks, you'll likely get a hundred small structures. If you give a hundred people the tools to lay bricks and get them working off a shared plan, then you can build anything you want. Kiva , charity:water and a few others were mentioned.