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Amnesty International at 50

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Earlier this year, I spoke at the 50th Anniversary Annual General Meeting of Amnesty International (AI). As our human rights team grows and expands its impact, and we launch a new project to help LGBT groups, I have found myself thinking about AI’s evolution and what lessons it has to teach us.

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7 Reasons Why You Should Attend Nonprofit Summit

Saleforce Nonprofit

Panel participants for our international audience include: Hanna Thomas, Principal Consultant, Align. Jennifer Morgan, Executive Director, Greenpeace International. Clooney is a globally recognized, high-powered barrister in the field of international human rights and criminal law.

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The Sit-Ins: A Story of Creative and Strategic Struggle

DipJar

The story of that day, the movement it spawned, and its lasting impact are told at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum. It sparked thousands to participate in similar protests in 14 states to challenge racist Jim Crow laws and norms. They are a DipJar customer whose cause and work deserve to be highlighted.

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International Women’s Day: Using Technology to Empower Women and Girls

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

March 8th is International Women’s Day. In 2016 half a billion women still cannot read, 62 million girls are denied the right to education and 155 countries still have laws that differentiate between men and women. This day was intended to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women.

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Empowering Young Children through Philanthropy

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

One of them was Vincent Law who is doing interesting work with teaching young children about giving and philanthropy. Empower Young Children through Philanthropy – guest blog post by Vincent Law, CEO and Founder at PhilanthroKids Academy. As you might know, the English word ‘Philanthropy’ has a Greek origin.

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Important Considerations for Nonprofits When Applying for IRC 501(c)(3) Status: Part 1

Tech Soup

I retired from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) at the end of 2011 after 25 years of service. Charitable organizations as described in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §501(c)(3) are by far the most common types of nonprofit. Know the Law. Find the section here: Cornell University Law School.

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Your Cause Camp 2018 Lineup is Here

NonProfit Hub

Vu’s passion to make the world better, combined with a low score on the Law School Admission Test, drove him into the field of nonprofit work, where he learned that we should take the work seriously, but not ourselves. She is an expert in developing and teaching practical, ready-made tools that inspire people to take action.

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