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Taking Back Your Time: Is Unplugging the New Green?

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Below is a collection of articles and posts about what I think is an upcoming cultural trend: unplugging. If you use your computer like a TV for watching movies and shows, that's fine, but nothing else." Will de-teching, un-plugging, and being an info-vegan, become a new trend? on weekdays, you get off the internet.

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I'll Comment for Food Donations, Ten Cents for Woman's Shelter, and Other Interesting Social Media Charity Trends

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First Book has teamed up with Disney to celebrate the release of "Bedtime Stories," a holiday movie. Yesterday, I caught a story on NPR about charity giving trends and social media use. Innovative Giving: The Nature Conservancy and (Lil) Green Patch. Here's the posts from the Innovative Giving Series over at the Fast Company.

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Women's Global Green Action Network: An Interview with Melinda Kramer

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She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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The Young and Generous: A New Research Report from Network for Good

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr photo from: Just Me Robin Photos "Fried Green Tomatoes anyone?" " My first thought when I opened this email from Katya Andresen , VP Marketing, Network for Good , pointing me to some new research, " The Young and the Generous " (you have to register to download) was about fried green tomatoes.

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50 Silent Auction Basket Ideas to Bring In the Big Bids

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Keep up with trends. While you don’t have to put the latest gadgets and popular items into all of your baskets, being aware of cultural trends can help you find unique additions for your gift baskets. Premium golf balls, a putting green, and a collection of tees are great gift options. Family-Friendly Auction Basket Ideas.

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Pandemic-Proofing: 30 Fundraising Ideas During COVID

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Virtual movie night. Bring everyone together with a virtual movie night fundraiser! With apps like Teleparty or simple screen share features in services like Zoom, you can stream a movie that everyone can watch together, all from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual Fundraising Ideas During COVID. Game-a-thon. Plant sale.

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100+ Fundraising Event Ideas to Try in 2021 and Beyond

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Trending viral challenges – Virtual trends like the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge or the “Tom Holland” handstand t-shirt challenge are extremely popular ways to not only raise awareness of an issue but also bring in needed funds. You can set up tents or sleeping bags as well as provide entertainment like a movie.

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