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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

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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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Why Building Resilient Networks Matter

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Then, one of his cousins texted directions based on a new smartphone application called “Waze,” which crowdsources data from nearby drivers to create real-time traffic and road reports and find the best routes. Manhattan’s wealthiest 20% have incomes that are, on average, 40 times that of the poorest 20% ($400,000 vs. $10,000).

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Sheroes You Should Know: Inspiring Stories for #WomensHistoryMonth

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American Edmonia "Wildfire" Lewis is considered the first woman of Native American and African descent to achieve international fame as a sculptor at a time when artists of color were hardly celebrated and slavery was still legal. Her thoughts, while controversial at the time, blazed the trail for future feminist thinkers. Roxane Gay.

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