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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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Get 34 Tips For Making A Memorable Nonprofit Video

Global Giving

Featured Photo: Sahar Foundation provides computer education to girls in Afghanistan. The post Get 34 Tips For Making A Memorable Nonprofit Video appeared first on Learn - GlobalGiving.

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A Day Trip the Hague, Netherlands: International City of Peace and Justice

Nonprofit Tech for Good

An Instagram Photo and Video Essay. A photo posted by Nonprofit Organizations (@nonprofitorgs) on Oct 17, 2016 at 5:01am PDT. And though they were all quite busy running around working on behalf of animals worldwide, they took a moment for a group photo. . by Heather Mansfield. HagueDayTrip.

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Can love change the world? I hope so!

Amy Sample Ward

She originally founded the Voice of Women Organization (VWO) to educate girls in Kabul in secret schools under the Taliban, and has since expanded to support and assist underprivileged women and children throughout Afghanistan. Learn more!

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How To Turn Your Smartphone Into A Movie Production Studio In 6 Easy Steps

Global Giving

Still wondering if you have what it takes to tell a story through video? By the end of this post and with a bit of practice, you’ll understand and have the skills to turn your story into a great video, from planning to shooting to editing to publishing to sharing, all on the smartphone you carry in your pocket! Of course you do!

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How Text Messaging Has Revolutionized Giving

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All attendees, participants and donors are thanked via text with a link to a personalized video; texting is a quick and easy way to thank donors for their contribution. SAWA-Australia is a nonprofit organization aimed at providing Afghanistan women with education and health services. Use Demographics to Send Targeted Messages.

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Show Your Mama Some Love

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I created a heartspace using a photo of my mom and are dancing. This year’s campaign hopes to raise $65,000 to invest in Mama Lucy’s secondary school in Tanzania, Renu & Maggie’s schools in Kathmandu & Surkhet, Nepal, and Suraya’s women’s shelter in Afghanistan.