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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

sgEngage

the #MeToo movement in Asia , reproductive rights activism in Honduras , and the ongoing fight for women’s equality in Iran. In addition, there is increased global awareness of women’s issues such as reproductive rights in the U.S., What does this mean for grantmakers and philanthropy as a whole?

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Spotlighting the Benefits of the Stakeholder Economy at Davos 2022

Saleforce Nonprofit

With the advent of the stakeholder economy and its belief that the business of business is improving the state of the world, we have heard a lot about employee engagement, corporate philanthropy, and the role of business in supporting community action and change. Trust Roundtable.

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Can Social Media Create and Spread Revolution?

Care2

The truth is that, while social media played a role in getting information out quickly, it was Al Jazeera (a traditional media outlet) that provided mass new coverage and fed it to US newsrooms who then repurposed it. The Iran related hashtags also trended on Twitter.

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Using Twitter for a Global Conversation

Amy Sample Ward

Using Twitter search or other tools, you can watch news and updates about the election in Iran by using #IranElection; or, find interesting people to follow and connect with using #FollowFriday to peruse the recommendations that pile up on Fridays. There are many opportunities to see hashtags in action!

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SXSW Nonprofit Picks

Care2

2009 Iran Election: Women's Revolution? What led to the sudden appearance of an invisible part of Iranian society, and what role did emerging media play? PRESENTERS Brooke McMillan, Stacey Monk, Frank Barry, Donna Wilkins and Jodie Kolkowski. Twitter Revolution? March 14 at 11:00 AM.

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I want you, whether you’re in the Congo or Darfur or if you’re in Iran or if you’re in Tanzania, Kosovo…you shoot that story like it’s your mother, your brother, your sister, your father and your cousin and you tell that in that way because that’s actually the road, I think, to not only clarity and truth and understanding.

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Vote and Comment for ALL these Awesome Nonprofit Panels at SXSW!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Digital Protests This session will explore the role that social media plays in protests, through the lens of recent events like Iran and the American health care debate. A panel of experts will debate the pros & cons of couch potato activism. Submitted by Jacob Colker.

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