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BlogHers Act and Other Ways to Help Myanmar Cyclone Victims

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Jacques de Goldfiem Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend devastating five regions. Right now, thousands and thousands of women and children in Myanmar, need help. I had already made a donation to the BlogHer's act, but I've donated a second time to the Myanmar project, won't you?) And BlogHer has responded.

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6 Ideas for Using the Instagram Donation Sticker to Raise Money

Nonprofit Tech for Good

M̩decins Sans Fronti̬res (MSF) shares attention-grabbing staff stories from the front lines, to raise awareness of international crises such as the violent campaign against the Rohingya people in Myanmar: View Story. Share helpful, valuable information on the issue. In terms of posting cadence Рhow much should you post?

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

92% of donors say it is important that NGOs, nonprofits, and charities make a concerted effort to protect their contact and financial information from data breaches ( Global Trends in Giving Report ). Religious organizations (-3.9%) and educational organizations (-3.7%) experienced the largest drop in giving ( Giving USA Report ).

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Mission Possible: Tell Us Your Symantec Story and Win Prizes!

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With the knowledge that your information is safe and your organization is secure, how can you better focus on your mission? Complete the challenge submission form with all required information. Enter your organization's information into the required fields of the submission form. What is your nonprofit's mission?

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Why is Sopheap Wearing a Red T-Shirt?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Kalabird, an expat Cambodian blogger who is now back in the US, has written an excellent piece entitled " Empowering Myanmar, One Blog at a Time " I also learned on Facebook that today is: IN SUPPORT OF OUR BRAVE FRIENDS IN BURMA: MAY ALL PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD WEAR A RED SHIRT ON FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28.

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United Nations Sets a New Agenda for Global Philanthropy

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In fact, by 2017, the aim is to "f ully operationalize" a technology and innovation capacity-building mechanism for least developed countries, "in particular information and communications technology." What works in Mali may not work in Myanmar. The UN Foundation View on Technology.

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Crafting Sticky, Emotional Stories That Reach Your Audience (Part 2)

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'" That opening in Graves of Cotton by Fernando Molina Cortés immediately grabs your attention, and leaves you asking questions and demanding more information. Myanmar Fisherman Goes Home After 22 Years as a Slave by Margie Mason. For a Liberian Family, Ebola Turns Loving Care into Deadly Risk by Norimitsu Onishi.

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