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Measuring the Networked Nonprofit Wins Terry McAdam Nonprofit Book Award

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Our book was one of four finalists, including colleague Allyson Kapin and Amy Sample Ward’s awesome book, “Social Change Anytime, Anywhere.” I am donating my royalties to support the Sharing Foundationā€˜s college education program for young people in Cambodia.

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1/11/10 is also National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

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Somaly Mam , Cambodia woman, is an anti-slavery activist and survivor fighting for victims all over the world. Human Trafficking is a huge issue around the world, especially in Cambodia. I noticed her tweet tonight after Spenser Brodsky's tweet about my birthday campaign connected me to her. She graduates this year!).

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America's Giving Challenge Days: Bloggers Campaign!

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Amy Sample Ward. My husband and I adopted two beautiful children, Harry and Sara, from Cambodia. But, also felt sad when thought of the many children in Cambodia who would not have the same opportunities as our children do. Want to join the fun? Sign up here. Why am I doing this?

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Encouraging Philanthropy at a Young Age: Teaching Your Kids To Give To Causes

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Whether I'm raising money for Cambodia or Creative Commons , I try to include them in some way. We have dinner table discussions on why it is important to support causes, particularly programs in Cambodia like the Sharing Foundation. Amy Sample Ward reminds us that your kids don't have to give cash only.

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7 Things I learned From #Beth53 Fundraiser and PoST Class

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That means 454 youngsters will be able to attend school in Cambodia and hopefully, fine, a route out of poverty. Amy Sample Ward and Stacey Monk did plan and execute one hell of a surprise party! Amy Sample Ward wrote a reflection on crowdsourcing a surprise party ! NTEN's Holly Ross's Birthday Blog Post.

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The Last Blogpotomac: A New Community Rises from the Ashes

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I had never met George face-to-face, but through Twitter he made a donation that helped me sponsor the Cambodia Bloggers Summit and raise some money for the Sharing Foundation. This is just a sampling. George Brett who took some great photos of conference.