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5 Ways Libraries Support Disaster Relief and Recovery

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" Saskatoon Public Library's support is just one of many examples of public libraries supporting disaster preparedness and relief. Educating the Public on Disaster Preparedness. The library is a natural place for community members to obtain information on disaster preparedness. Libraries as Evacuee Resource Centers.

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How the NetSquared Challenges Have Accelerated Tech for Good

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" Ushahidi has since supported critical information gathering to provide a picture of human needs for many natural disasters, political violence, and human rights violations. Since then Ushahidi has won other awards, including the MacArthur Award for Creative & Effective Institutions.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The SXSW Interactive Festival (scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis. Submitted by Doug Ulman.

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Why do people give charity?

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. … …Last year, Princeton University held a conference at which List, Croson, Andreoni and others who study charitable giving got together with fund-raisers from Africare, the National MS Society and elsewhere. Recent Posts 5 Questions to Evaluate Your Nonprofit Video ROI Enter the 2010 Tagline Awards Today!

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis. Submitted by Doug Ulman.

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Guest Post: Beth Kanter's SXSWi Nonprofit Panel Roundup

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scheduled March 12-16, 2010 in Austin, Texas) is a mega huge social media industry event. you'll hear case studies of social media disasters and how they could have been prevented, as well as how brands have dealt with potential PR nightmares. The SXSW Interactive Festival. Twitterstorm, anyone? Carie Lewis. Submitted by Doug Ulman.

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New Customer 211 San Diego Presents at AIRS

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For that matter, if you have not yet registered for the conference, here are 7 more reasons to do so: Managing Disaster Relationships Presenter: Thomas Bennett, 211 San Diego, California This course will provide an overview of governmental organizations and agencies for which they should develop and maintain relationships.

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