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A Free Agent and Nonprofits Working Together To End Homelessness

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Christian Canter is doing this work as a staff person with an established nonprofit that is using social media. Mark Horvath is doing this work as “free agent.&# Says Mark, “I’m pushy, screaming loud to end poverty. Mark is distributing cards about WeAreVisible that includes examples of tweets from homeless people.

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Celebrating Free Agents: Mark Horvath Launches WeAreVisible

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mark is a free agent championing the cause of homelessness. A free agent is a person (many times a GenY, but not always ) who is a passionate about a social cause, but is working outside of a nonprofit organization to organize , mobilize , raise money , and engage with others. Tags: Free Agent.

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Free Manuals for Refurbishing Computers

Tech Soup

Twenty years ago, I was building computer training labs in homeless shelters with no hardware budget. I developed a small refurbishing operation with a bunch of homeless guys who were much better at fixing things than I. TechSoup has just posted that set of free comprehensive refurbishment how-to guides.

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Congrats Mark Horvath & Invisible People TV for Pepsi SXSW Challenge Win

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Mark Horvath, known as " HardlyNormal " on Twitter and who is a tireless advocate for the cause of homelessness, was the winner of the SXSW Pepsi Refresh Challenge. Mark uses social media to tell the story of homeless people in America. The rules were simple, the winner who got the most retweets of a unique tag won. Conclusion.

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10 Questions You Can Ask Major Donors to Build the Relationship

Get Fully Funded

Even if you don’t have anything in common, you can start to understand who your donor is by hearing about the ways they spend their free time. Some donors are drawn to just one cause area, such as homelessness or food insecurity. Maybe they are an avid knitter, just like you. Maybe they play tennis, just like you.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

It doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive; it can even be free. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. Causemunity in booth 70.

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10NTC Science Fair Preview - Giveaways, More Giveaways and Free Apple iPads

NTEN

It doesn't have to be difficult or even expensive; it can even be free. It's completely free to your organization, and to your members as well! Receive up to 1,000 contacts free from a petition posted at GreaterGood Network's Take Action Center: a great way to connect with people supporting your cause. Causemunity in booth 70.

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