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[Reflection] Mashable #sgsGLOBAL: How Do We Get From Collective Conversation To Action To Impact?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A theme I heard throughout the day on multiple panels was a call to action for people in the room to serve the world by following their passion. What better way to see this in action is to hear it and see it from the young people themselves. The audience got a performance by J.D. Malkin , known as jdviolinboy on YouTube.

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Why You Should Never Feel Bad About Asking Someone To Give

Bloomerang

1999 study led by Doug Oman, University of California, Berkeley : Research found elderly who volunteered for two or more organizations were 44% less likely to die over a five-year period than non-volunteers, even after controlling for their age, exercise habits, general health, and negative health habits like smoking. Giving is Contagious.

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