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

Amy Sample Ward

If you’re in the US today, there’s probably little chance you didn’t know it was Memorial Day – from the specials on TV, to local events, to remembrance stories, and even community gatherings, it’s hard to miss the message of today’s holiday. A simple commitment.

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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The 50 nonprofits listed below are tackling some of the most important economic, social and political issues of our time. Coalition for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans :: @ CIAV. Feeding America :: @ FeedingAmerica. Oxfam America :: @ OxfamAmerica. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. Crisis Group :: @ CrisisGroup.

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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

Giving Days are not a new idea and have been successful in local communities and entire states, like GiveMN which raised $2 million in 24 hours using the Razoo platform. Razoo has promoted local giving days, including Twive and Receive and recently announced reaching a milestone of raising $100 million. The book’s message is simple.

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What Are Your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

Have Fun - Do Good

"[S]top thinking about how crazy the times are, and start thinking about what the crazy times demand."-- Seth Godin A couple weeks ago blogger Latoya Peterson posted her 2008 Activist Resolutions on Racialicious. Atlasien of Upside-Down Adoption said she was going to become involved in a local organization for immigrant rights.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. By changing the presentation of Fanta’s story each time they shared it on their website and Facebook profile, PIH made the content feel fresh and engaging each time.

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Social Media for Good and Evil, Strong and Weak Ties, Online/Offline,and Orgs and Networks

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is using the web to bring back together their band of brothers and sisters. One, the key issue facing activists who wish for real social change is the mismatch between the scale of our problems (global) and the natural scale of our sociality (local). The examples are there, too.

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[VIDEO] Raise More Money And Improve Donors Relationships Through Personal Branding

Bloomerang

And we’re going to try to save some time at the end for Q&A so don’t be shy. Even ran into each other a couple of times in Idaho, which was cool. In fact, he was named one of the 10 best retreat facilitators in America. There’s a chat box. I know a lot of you already said hi already. So here we go.

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