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Kiva in Second Life: Interview With Official SL Volunteers

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Second Life kiva.org volunteer: Julles Boucher Kiva.org , a micro-finance organization, has funded nearly 17,0000 loans to entrepreneurs in developing countries and last week crossed the $11 million rank. Kiva is not a charity. I sat down with to learn more about their efforts on Kiva's behalf in the virtual world.

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10 Free Nonprofit iPhone Apps

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Search 60,000 open volunteer opportunities to find the perfect one for you. Read reviews from real volunteers and share your activities with your friends and family. VolunteerMatch is where volunteering begins… on the go! Kiva :: Download. Mobile Technology for Nonprofit Organizations LinkedIn Group.

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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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It is intended to inspire actions like contributing to charities, educating one’s children about giving, volunteering for a nonprofit, or to encourage people in their networks to do the same. This campaign provides resources, a theme, and asking all who participate to unleash their creativity to spread generosity. What about you?

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A Couple of Do Good iPhone Apps

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Britt also mentions that The Extraordinaries was just about to launch its iPhone application to help people find 20-minute volunteer opportunities. The application creates an opportunity for Kenyan refugees by matching iPhone users' volunteer work with that of the refugees, who do the same tasks and are paid double.

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Twestival: Are Fundraising Groundswells A Massive Opportunity or Distraction for Nonprofit Organizations?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

How is it being organized? Decentralized event organizing, it's grassroots and anyone can organize a local event. The charity isn't the central organizer of the event - it appears that they are letting their stakeholders run with it and not imposing "branding and messaging" standards. How did the relationship originate?

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Guest Post by Ali Cherry: Seven Thoughts on Slacktivism

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leave a comment and come to SXSW in March to join the debate with Jacob Colker (Co-Founder and CEO of The Extraordinaries ), Premal Shah (President of Kiva ) and Jason Cooper (Online Coordinator at Kaboom.org ). This flaw is not that the tools are ineffective; it’s rather a misuse and missed opportunity by the organization.” – Kristin Ivie.

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NTEN Member Buzz Round-Up: February 5th

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ReadWriteWeb wants to point out the "social media for good" organizations that deliver on the "good" part, not just the social media. Congratulations to The Extrordinaries , Kiva , and Inveneo for bringing the good with the socmed! Judy Hallman , organizer for the 501 Tech Club in the Triangle , N.C.

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