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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

Irving also acknowledged that there was a lot more work to do to get nonprofits to adopt these new technologies. Right now from the Social Good Global Conversation in Oman. He mentioned developments in the technology – like the $35 tablet in India – that are getting many more people who were left out connected.

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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.

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