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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). What did you do to celebrate Memorial Day today? A simple commitment. Did you #gosilent?

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

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The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES! Find them all at GivingTuesday.org 2-1-1 Tampa Bay Cares, Inc.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Encouraging nonprofits to embrace this mode of fundraising was the point of the Case Foundation’s America’s Giving Challenge , one of the first giving contests launched back in 2007 where I was a first place winner raising funds for Cambodian children. Free Agents still find creative ways to make a difference today.

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Traveling Postcards: Interview with Founder, Caroline Lovell

Have Fun - Do Good

Traveling Postcards is a humanitarian organization that is gathering women’s voices worldwide, and creating a traveling collection of visual and written wisdom that so many women hold in their hearts. We are also funding very special after school art classes in Afghanistan through our partnership with Trust In Education.

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50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

In the spirit of gratitude and giving and in celebration of the American holiday of Thanksgiving , below is a list of 50 nonprofits that serve American society. Because 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized each year in America. Because America ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science, and 25th in math. Feeding America.

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Interview with Zainab Salbi, Founder of Women for Women International

Have Fun - Do Good

With finances a little tight this year, I've had to reduce the number of organizations I'm donating to in 2009. Another group is discussing their legal rights, and another group is learning organic farming. We work in countries like Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, among others.

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SXSW Top Picks

Care2

Ever wonder how your favorite celebrity became a spokesperson for a national brand? It is critical for brands to ally with the organizations and people that support their ideals, and give their audiences a reason to believe their messaging. If you are a data geek focused on online demographic trends, don’t miss this session.