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Cambodia: Social Media, NGOs, and Social Change: Part 1

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Two weeks ago, I took a homecoming trip to Cambodia with my family. For those of you who have been following my blogging since 2004, you already know that Cambodia is in my heart! When my husband and I were in Cambodia in 2000 to bring home Harry, our infant son, we got a blessing from a monk. p/N5Kf7LlZpl/.

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What I Learned About Philanthropy, Fundraising, and Social Impact at IFCAsia in Bangkok

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These are two photos of me and Tharum Bun , a Cambodia blogger I met via our blogs back in 2003. In 2005, we got a chance to meet face-to-face in London at the Global Voices Blogging Summit after I transitioned from being the Cambodia bridge blogger. The IFCAsia delivered on all the reasons why someone should attend.

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Announcing Measuring the Networked Nonprofit Book

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The frameworks and tips we outlined were field tested in real-time as part of my work as Visiting Scholar at the Packard Foundation with 60 of their grantees who participated in a peer learning/focuss group and contributed many of the case studies. My family is sponsoring Keo Savon , who we met this summer in Cambodia.

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Encouraging Blog Conversations in the Comments: Your Best Tips for Cambodia Wanted!

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Photo by Mean Lux used with permission. I'm doing a workshop in Cambodia called " Five Steps to Khmer 2.0 I'm doing a workshop in Cambodia called " Five Steps to Khmer 2.0 and provide some practical tips to a non native English speaking audience. What advice would you offer to Cambodian bloggers?

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Kids and Philanthropy: Teaching Your Children To Be Charitable

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Now a parent with my own children, I involved my kids when they younger when I was fundraising for Cambodia or Creative Commons , We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. Parenting Tips To Encourage Your Child’s Philanthropy.

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BlogHers, Gender Blogging, and Linux Chix in Cambodia!

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Click To Play Here a round up of some the fabulous women Bloghers in Cambodia and Linux Chix that I met. It had nothing to do with saving the world or strengthening Cambodia???s and Skype and everyone was impressed to see the possibilities of connecting with someone they knew from Cambodia who was in the US.

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Four Early Lessons Learned in the Quest to Improve Feedback Loops in Philanthropy

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Photo by LIFT. Note from Beth: I’ve just returned from an amazing training project in Cambodia and will be sharing more about that this coming week. Following the tips below can help you design the feedback loop that is most effective for your organization. Designing an Effective Feedback Loop. Carefully Map Out Timing.

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