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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America spread #GoSilent across the web for Memorial Day

Amy Sample Ward

Just before noon, I decided to go online and see what those in my networks were sharing from their own celebrations or reflections, and immediately found the #GoSilent campaign from Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). It pulled me in, and then everywhere I looked online I saw it was pulling in others! A simple commitment.

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4 Tips for Using Facebook Fundraising for Year-End Giving

Achieve

So, share information about your mission statement, values, tips to raise funds successfully, and photos of the work your organization does. If a donor tags your organization in a fundraiser after they’ve given to it, make sure to respond and thank them for their support. Respond to comments on fundraisers.

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Fab Lab and Do-It-Yourself Infrastructure Building

Tech Soup

Here's a photo of a directional antenna that can transmit Wi-Fi Internet several miles. Over the past 18 months or so, the antennas have been appearing around Jalalabad , a former Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan. They're inexpensive and easy to repair, qualities more important in Afghanistan than a good warranty.