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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

In 2005, a visit to Right to Play in Sierra Leone with skateboarding icon Tony Hawk changed my life. Nelson Mandela surrounded by Laureus Academy members Nadia Comaneci, Nawal El Moutawakel, and Giacomo Agostini. I’ve been fortunate to travel around the world and experience the transformational work of the programs we support.

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The Surprising Truth About Donor Fatigue And What Nonprofits Can Do To Avoid It

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

There isn’t a decline over time in disaster donation totals from the past two months. Rather than seeing a decline over time, we’re seeing disaster fundraising closely correlating to media coverage of the disaster. The compassion of people to help their fellow citizens in times of crisis is truly inspiring! since Aug.)

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Unicef’s Little Bet on Pinboard

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I’m now on the prowl for examples from the nonprofit world of “Little Bets” and was excited to read about how Unicef created a fictional profile for a 13-year-old girl named Ami Musa, from the poor, war torn African country of Sierra Leone. Pinterest has only been around for short time.

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Four Tips for Nonprofit Crowdfunding

Tech Soup

One Girl Australia raised $50,000 the first year they ran Do it in a Dress , a global campaign to empower girls in Sierra Leone with education. Giving - They give their resources, whether it be time, money, or reputation. They also have a hard time approaching press. The second year, the campaign raised over $270,000!

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society - Untitled Article

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Times have changed dramatically. We have multiple projects going right now in Sierra Leone. We assumed that Martus would require PCs and telecommunications that didn't exist there. Cybercafes are found in quite poor areas. And, of course, there are many human rights and social justice issues in Africa.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society - Untitled Article

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Patrick Ball is here working on the Sierra Leone Truth and Reconciliation Commission data analysis. I spent some time yesterday at the University of Pretoria, talking about both disability technology and human rights. I also have been meeting with human rights groups. Looking forward to when that report gets issued.

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How to Maximize Success Stories Across Your Nonprofit’s Digital Channels

Nonprofit Tech for Good

There’s still time for your organization to secure important year-end gifts—if you can capture people’s attention and motivate them to support your cause. One such example involves the story of Fanta, a woman who managed her at-risk pregnancy and delivered a healthy baby with PIH’s help in Sierra Leone.

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