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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. National Museum of American History :: @ AMHistoryMuseum. politicians follow any nonprofits on Twitter. Autism Speaks :: @ AustismSpeaks.

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Daily DoGooder: Reconciliation Through Healing

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Change the world, one video at a time. Reconciliation Through Healing | 4:58 Preemptive Love Coalition The histories of foreign countries are frequently lost, glossed over, or un-engaged by media.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One has to step back and marvel at the most successful networked fundraising campaigns in the history of social or crowd fundraising. Also, make sure your stunt won’t cause a backlash and is appropriate to the timing of your campaign. Ice Bucket Challenge in winter time would not have worked. (6)

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The Steep Challenges of Philanthropy to the Muslim World

Tech Soup

In its nearly 1,400 year history the civilization of Islam has developed immense diversity. The project is active in Iraq and Kenya. Dara described him as a very provocative guy, pushing philanthropists to be comfortable with trying new things and possibly failing at times. The Challenge of Philanthropy to the Muslim World.

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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. Carry at least one cloth shopping bag with me at all times. What are your 2008 Activist Resolutions?

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Women of Color Resource Center: An Interview with Anisha Desai

Have Fun - Do Good

"I think that people have long associated feminism with older white women and the idea of bringing that back to women of color, and bringing it back to young women of color and asking them what it means is an exciting time for me." In particular, it is important to think about what young women need to be thinking about in this moment of time.

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"It Is What It Is," and the Challenges of Dialogue-Focused Exhibits

Museum 2.0

Earlier this year, the New Museum and Creative Time commissioned a traveling piece by artist Jeremy Deller called "It Is What It Is: Conversations About Iraq." Both times, the central square in which it was situated was well-trafficked with people enjoying art, hanging out with friends, and working.

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