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The Power of Sport in Changing the World

Saleforce Nonprofit

By: Sean Fitzpatrick, Chair, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation and Chair, Laureus World Sports Academy; former Captain of the New Zealand All Blacks. Since 2000, the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation has used the power of sport to change the lives of over 6.5 The role sport can play in society is greater than ever. About the Author.

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Open Challenges Harness Local Knowledge for Local Change

Tech Soup

Chris Worman, senior director of alliances and community engagement at TechSoup, founded TechSoup Romania and was heavily involved in ReStart Romania and TechSoup's other open community challenges. The remaining ideas are taken to be built by local businesses or programmer groups whose capacities match the ideas.

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Upcoming Nonprofits Live on June 20: Leveraging Social Media for Nonprofit Events

Tech Soup

Previously, she produced the North American Social Media Marketing and Monitoring conference series for Our Social Times and Influence People and started a web development and social media business, which leveraged an international team across India, Romania, and the US. Dawn Michelle Andreas.

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TechSoup Global: Springing into Action

Tech Soup

TechSoup Global has had a busy year so far with new ventures, exciting contests, and global recognition. The ReStart Romania. As you can see, we've had quite a busy few months! The Community Boost_r site recently got a makeover — visit it and read up on how technology is used for good in Eastern Europe. Initiative.

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NCVO and TAG Conference Presentations and Reflections

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The last couple of months have been busy with conferences, workshops, and travel. The week before I went from Boston to Miami to Romania and flew back to Boston via Miami to present at the TAG Conference. Roberto Cremonini of the Barr Foundation had invited me to present on a panel about social networking. and James L.

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Reflections: Social Media and NGO/CSR Workshop in India

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Nasscom Foundation in India, the epicenter of nonprofit technology and social innovation, invited me to present as part of the Global CSR track in a session about reaching the Bottom of the Pyramid with technology and social media. Take for example IRIS Business Service voter project or Steria's Education program to get a flavor.

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