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Making #GivingTuesday Count: New Mexico State University’s Story

Connection Cafe

One day can make a difference and New Mexico State University (NMSU) can prove it! Our e-mail strategy included that consistent look, impactful messaging, clear calls-to-action, a hyperlink to the giving site, student-centered photos and social media links. Our biggest takeaway: Send personal and sincere gratitude on Giving Tuesday.

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Great reads from around the web on June 13th

Amy Sample Ward

Though the social networking behemoth continues creeping toward 700 million global users, six million Americans quit the site in the month of May. The site also posted losses in Canada, the U.K., Norway, and Russia, while most of its gains came in countries in the developing world, including Mexico and India."

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Interview with My Dad, Tom Aageson, Co-Founder, Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship

Have Fun - Do Good

In addition to being the co-founder of the Global Center for Cultural Entrepreneurship, he is the Executive Director of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. Since moving to Santa Fe, he has developed New Mexico Creates , an economic development initiative that creates market links for New Mexico artists and artisans.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

All-inclusive resorts offer lodging, food and drink, entertainment, and recreational activities all on-site. Search for experiences in countries known for their cuisine, like Italy, France, China, and Mexico. Auctioneers have to capture the audience’s attention with eye-catching items that spark bidding wars.

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Be Sweet: Creative Products with a Conscience & More Do-Good Gifts

Have Fun - Do Good

suggested two sites related to the Museum of New Mexico Foundation (who he works for)-- New Mexico Creates , that features the work of 400+ New Mexican artisans and artists, and Worldfolkart.org , that sells work by international artisans. Photo credit: Shelley Big Bag from Be Sweet site. holiday shopping knitting

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How to: 5 Steps for hosting a successful online event

Forum One

Forum One recently supported a groundbreaking, education summit in New Mexico: "Unleashing Knowledge and Innovation for the Next Generation of Learning", convened by the Stupski Foundation , West Wind Education Policy , and the Knowledge Alliance. Use media to your advantage. Empower people, let them own the technology and the messages.

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Vote for Your CNN Hero: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Impact

Have Fun - Do Good

According the CNN Heroes site, they received nearly 4,000 submissions from 75 countries that were narrowed down to 10 candidates by a Blue Ribbon Panel. I've included part of the nominees' profiles below, as they are written up on the site, but added links to their organizations and projects where I could find them.

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