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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). was the pre-election campaign in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2006. In the meantime, social media and new technologies continue to drive the work of these organizations building a stronger civic society in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

I am very lucky to work at an organization that values social media, and have never received push-back regarding investing my time and efforts there. Did you experience resistance from higher ups in the organization initially utilizing about social media, or were they supportive? Anything else?

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Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Building these relationships is hard work but the benefits are enormous. An organization dedicated to “never again” a genocide — such as those in Europe, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur — must raise awareness and advocate with as much energy as it raises money. Work together to build a solid, consistent message.

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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. The finalists were paired up with technologists to develop a platform that could be worked on in a series of code sprints.

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Upwardly Global: Bridging the Opportunity Gap for Skilled Immigrants

Tech Soup

are unemployed or considerably underemployed despite having worked as engineers, doctors, scientists, accountants, and nonprofit professionals in their home countries. Upwardly Global, also known as "UpGlo," is working to combat this disparity. college-educated immigrants in the U.S. It provides skilled immigrants to the U.S.

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The Future of Fundraising, Part Two

Tech Soup

which means "enough," began online and moved offline to solidify a movement to create a better Bosnia and Herzegovina. Does Facebook Work for Fundraising? The power of technology and social media to create change is real as evidenced by movements like the Arab Spring.

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Win 2 Tickets to the Global Fund for Women 20th Anniversary Gala

Have Fun - Do Good

If you are excited about GFW's work, take a moment to enter their raffle for a chance to win two free tickets to their 20th anniversay gala fundraiser in New York City on June 5th. Many of you contacted me to say that you enjoyed my interview with Kavita Ramdas , the President and CEO of the Global Fund for Women.

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