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

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The timing coincides with the President’s remarks in Arlington, but one minute of silence can be pledged at any time, really. The simple call to action also lends itself to participation by many, including government officials.

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New on SSIR: Can Giving Days Strengthen Your Community?

Amy Sample Ward

Live events included a training conference with nonprofit social media expert Beth Kanter as the keynote, and a series of seven simplified half-day training “boot camps” in Prince William County, Arlington County, Prince George’s County, and Montgomery County.

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Charitable Giving in Higher Education: A Conversation with CASE’s Sue Cunningham

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CASE has contributed to the dialog through a number of resources available to our members from our recent Currents cover story, “ Reckoning with the Past ,” to our extensive library collections of subject guides and samples related to renaming, how to talk about race, and other critical topics.