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Connecting with Black History Through Community and Nature

Saleforce Nonprofit

That blog grew into Outdoor Afro , a nationwide leadership network helping Black people engage with the outdoors, learn about the Black history of public spaces, and support conservation efforts. What role does unearthing and celebrating Black history play in Outdoor Afro’s mission and work? RM: It’s a huge part of what we do.

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The Internet Gets Charitable

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

GEO’s 2012 National Conference shared a range of perspectives and new ideas for smarter grantmaking that leads to better results and presents opportunities for participants to learn from the wisdom and experience of their peers. In many ways, however, the KONY2012 episode is an old story about the power of social capital and strong narratives.

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A Brief History of Nonprofit Organizations (And What We Can Learn)

NonProfit Hub

Though the idea of helping and giving back to others has existed since Biblical times, nonprofit organizations in the United States have a much shorter history. hiring a publicist to oversee the campaign and seeking paid advertisements from corporate sponsors and celebrities. Don’t be afraid of Uncle Sam. Online giving generated $2.1

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I'll Comment for Food Donations, Ten Cents for Woman's Shelter, and Other Interesting Social Media Charity Trends

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

First Book has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the release of "Bedtime Stories," a holiday movie. He was able to see the real people helped. No more is it the volumes of people helped, but the real lives changed. Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch. Go over there and comment right now!

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Five Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Online Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last month I donated online to 25 of my 32 Favorite Nonprofits in celebration of reaching the benchmark of following 100,000 nonprofits, nonprofit staff, and nonprofit service providers on Twitter. To help you get inspired, here are Eight “Thank You” Videos Created by Nonprofits. World Wildlife Fund :: worldwildlife.org.

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Five Common Mistakes Nonprofits Make in Their Online Fundraising Campaigns

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Last month I donated online to 25 of my 32 Favorite Nonprofits in celebration of reaching the benchmark of following 100,000 nonprofits, nonprofit staff, and nonprofit service providers on Twitter. To help you get inspired, here are Eight “Thank You” Videos Created by Nonprofits. World Wildlife Fund :: worldwildlife.org.

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Member Round Up: New projects, reports and inspirations

NTEN

Blackbaud just released the "Charitable Giving Report: How Nonprofit Fundraising Performed in 2012". Nonprofit Quarterly looks at three key takeaways from Nielsen’s 2012 Social Media Report and points you to where you should consider spending your social media efforts. Their accompanying video explores five key report findings.

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