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12 Demographic & Technology Trends Changing the Nonprofit Sector Worldwide

Nonprofit Tech for Good

5) Africa’s population will more than double to 2.6 Social good organizations will be crucial in advancing economic development throughout Africa to ensure its rising population has a better life than the generations before. A messaging app revolution is happening throughout Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

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Is it a movement or a moment?

Candid

Yet, by definition, true movements are more than a catchy phrase to solicit donations or promote an event. They are now larger-than-life figures who started from humble beginnings. They are more than short-term protests, jump-on-the-bandwagon commitments, or one-off events. Moments can start with unexpected champions.

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10 Questions …. Kate Behncken, global head, Microsoft Philanthropies

The NonProfit Times

A good portion of her working life is traveling to see the implementation of Microsoft Philanthropies’ work. It brings our mission to life and is also such an important listening system for us. Were you a tech person in your personal life prior to joining Microsoft? We definitely can’t say yes to everything.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Since tweets have a very short life span, it’s a good practice to retweet your own tweets. There is a need for that on Twitter, but framing your Twitter story a little more on the positive side can definitely increase your engagement. Scheduling tweets is a must for nonprofits that want to engage an international following.

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What Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

Some of her resolutions were to reconnect with her city council members, get more involved with youth outreach through the arts, and "stop saying 'Africa.' Africa is not a country. It was probably one of the best books I've read and definitely helped me to better understand the issue, and America's policies and history around it.

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Book Review - Unbowed by Wangari Maathai

Have Fun - Do Good

Because I don't see the danger, I don't allow my mind to imagine what might happen to me, which is my definition of fear. Not a very peaceful life for a Nobel Peace Prize winner. Wangari Maathai Unbowed Africa memoir activist Wangari Maathai, Unbowed. She has been in jail four times and beaten on the head twice.

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So, You Want to Be like charity: water?

Connection Cafe

We definitely learned what it means to charity: water, but what does meaningful marketing mean to the entire nonprofit community? For the life of me I couldn’t remember. Storytelling is how we teach morals, values and life lessons. I have to admit; my mind tends to wander. Without stories, Peter didn’t know how to grow up.

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