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50 Nonprofits Every U.S. Politican Should Follow on Twitter

Nonprofit Tech for Good

These sorts of echo chambers are common inside the Twitterverse – it’s the same with most celebrities and musicians who also tend to only follow each other, but in the case of nonprofits and politicians who are working on many of the same issues, not following the nonprofits listed below is a lost opportunity.

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Are you celebrating Giving Tuesday? These NTEN Members are!

NTEN

The Trust for Public Land TransForm Transportation Alternatives United Nations Foundation United Way for Southeastern Michigan United Way of Genesee County Vermont Foodbank Volunteers of America Wade Edwards Foundation and Learning Lab Women Employed World Food Program USA YES! 2013 nten challenge Fundraising givingtuesday'

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Breaking the Cycle & Starting the Mental Health Conversation

Saleforce Nonprofit

The reasons for these discrepancies are deep-rooted, often spanning generations, and are the physical manifestations of lifetimes of abuse and inequality that have been baked into the fabric of America since its inception. Today, mental health is a strong component of the work the organization oversees in more than 190 countries.

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Happy National Volunteer Week - Guest Post by Chris Noble

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The week is a signature event created by the Points of Light Institute , to celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things to improve communities across the nation. Do Something Focused more on teen activism and engagement with causes, their site offers Virtual Volunteer opportunities so you can take action without leaving your couch!

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Ten Things Nonprofits May Not Know About MySpace [But I Wish They Did]

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Famous on MySpace and to teens across the world, outside of MySpace they are hardly known. Sadly, at the same time, libraries and schools across America were blocking MySpace, but allowing Facebook. To this day, the celebrity factor on MySpace is untapped by nonprofits. Celebrities and rock stars are a big deal on MySpace.

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34 Clever Summer Fundraising Ideas

Whole Whale

Take a look at how HikeFor.com is helping Donate Life America raise funds. We love the New York Public Library’s Anti-Proms , which provide an alternative, safe space regardless of sexuality, gender identity, and any other reason for NYC teens. Host a Prom for a Purpose. LGBT Pride Month (June, US). Donations for Dad.

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#GivingTuesday Countdown: One Month to Go!

Connection Cafe

SVP Waterloo Region celebrated the day by launching SVP Teens, a group aimed not only at rallying youth, empowering them to “address problems facing their community” and teaching “them the importance and value of strategic and engaged philanthropy. Join the celebration. The stories are varied in reach and focus. Join the fun.