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8 Nonprofits Championing Environmental Sustainability on Earth Day

Classy

When our lives shifted around social distancing rules, our appreciation for the environment bloomed. The outdoors became our main source of activity and entertainment, reminding us that we’re surrounded by life even in isolation. Southern Environmental Law Center. The global COVID-19 pandemic didn’t slow the momentum one bit.

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Agents of Change: Fostering Freedom & Independence through Nonprofit Activism & Social Impact

The Modern Nonprofit

In this post, we explore how these agents of change are fostering freedom and independence through activism and social impact, turning the ideals of liberty and pursuit of happiness into realities for those who are often forgotten.

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Adobe Show Your Impact Feature: The Alliance for Tompotika Conservation

Tech Soup

This week, we are featuring the Alliance for Tompotika Conservation (AlTo), the winner of the Environment category in the print and photo category. They are an international nonprofit dedicated to conserving the natural heritage of the Mt.

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Microsoft’s Networked Approach To Accelerating Social Change Through Technology

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Accelerator Summit included interactive sessions show casing their programs in these areas: workforce development , employee giving , environment , online safety , and the role of technology in the non-profit community. Or the Web site Microsoft Hohm that lets people calculate their energy footprint and get tips on conservation.

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52 Nonprofit Event Ideas That People Will Love

Neon CRM

Challenge Events Challenge Events encompass a wide range of activities, from weightlifting to hot dog eating to (insert second obligatory mention of the Ice Bucket Challenge). While the five events on this list speak are all about physical activity, hosting a themed trivia night makes for a slightly brainier night out.

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Benetech: the Equilibrium Change Machine

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Instead of providing a scanning tool for independent reading, Bookshare would aggregate the scanning activity of the entire community. Third, we pioneered a novel interpretation of the copyright exception for serving people with disabilities that is built into the basic law of the United States. Fast forward to today.

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Opposing Salesforce.com attempt to TM "Social Enterprise"

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The great majority of social enterprises are nonprofit organizations dedicated to the social good through employing disadvantaged people, educating students, improving the environment, advancing health care, respect for human rights and so many other beneficial activities.

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