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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). I hate these poster child looks of these kids that look so hungry…like ‘please give us money.’ …I That is a huge mistake.”

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Fashion and Passion for Your Cause: Wear it on Your Blog or Profile!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last month, I turned my blog pink in support of Breast Cancer and in September, I put on a red t-shirt. on my blog in support of Creative Commons Annual Campaign and gave some money too. two came to mind and rhyme: Fashion and Passion. to support the monks in Burma. But that's not all. That's why I also remixed the fundraising widget.

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Nonprofits and MySpace Roundup Inspired By Solidariti

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Breast Cancer Action. Save Darfur. She also points to a recent article in the Australian press about nonprofits in Melbourne raising money in my space called It's MySpace, my charity, your money. Concern Worldwide UK. Corazon de Vida. Electronic Frontier Foundation. Handicap International. Human Rights Campaign.

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Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says

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You might guess that version 2 would raise more money. Based on our studies, we've concluded that stories can help you raise money — if you use them right. Steve has also been a consultant and strategist for the Save Darfur Coalition, American Cancer Society, U.S. You'd be wrong. So what to do? Don't panic.

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