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Using Technology to Build a More Accountable Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tech Soup

"), have risen as leaders in grassroots organizing and civic activism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). " It was this feeling of disempowerment that brought together several concerned citizens, including Darko, to voice their disapproval in a local online forum. was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006.

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12 Early Adopters of the.NGO and.ONG Domains

Nonprofit Tech for Good

When your online donors and advocates see that your nonprofit uses.NGO or.ONG for your website URL and email addresses, there will be no doubt in their minds that your nonprofit is legal because your nonprofit must complete a validation process via OnGood to be able to use the domain s. Project 1948 Foundation ● project1948.ngo.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: Women for Women International

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Title: Multimedia/Online Coordinator. Because Women for Women International has an engaged and vocal online supporter base, I am lucky that my time investment usually pays off. What the best piece of advice you could offer nonprofits about social media, and online communications in general? Website: www.womenforwomen.org.

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Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The relationship starts online, but the “ask” happens offline, perhaps on the phone, but most likely face-to-face. Both free and fee-based resources to find out more about them are plentiful online. The introduction can take place online. But few nonprofits use social media to build relationship with potential Big Fish donors.

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The Future of Fundraising, Part Two

Tech Soup

Online video consumption rates are now as high as television viewer rates globally. Surprisingly, 35 percent of respondents to a Nielsen study indicate being open to making online payments on their smartphones. 2011 Online Giving Grows 13 Percent — Are You Prepared to Get Your Share? Does Facebook Work for Fundraising?

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Fighting for Civic Transparency with Technology in the Western Balkans

Tech Soup

The goal was to find the best web or mobile ideas for social projects in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia. Three project winners were chosen from each country: From Bosnia and Herzegovina: Centar 72 aims to solve community problems within 72 hours. This online reporting system is both a website and mobile app.

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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

Tech Soup

Although that plant was considered a model employer for refugees at the time, Jane met employees who included a former engineer from Iraq and a surgeon from Bosnia. The organization was originally founded to fill a specific gap in immigrant and refugee services after Jane Leu, UpGlo's founder, took a tour of a poultry plant.

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