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YouTube Launches Nonprofit Program

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those with 501c3 tax filing status) that register for the YouTube Nonprofit Program to receive a free nonprofit specific YouTube channel where they can upload footage of their work, public service announcements, calls to action and more. YouTube’s 2007/2008 Clinton Global Initiative commitment enables nonprofit organizations (in the U.S.

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Serious Games Initiative

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The Darfur is Dying game probably caught your attention. From inspiring young cancer patients to fighting poverty to peaceful resistance of oppressive regimes. Today I just learned about the The Serious Games Initiative which is focused on uses for games in exploring management and leadership challenges facing the public sector.

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

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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). That is a huge mistake.” starts around 16:46). “I But I think it’s also the road to really fully becoming global.” starts around 17:27).

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Nonprofits and Second Life and Other Games

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

A few organizations in the nonprofit sector are exploring the power of the this type of gaming medium for social justice - take Camp Darfur for example. The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life has announced its" Second Life Relay for Life " event in July (its second time in Second Life).

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Change.org is Hiring Bloggers for Social Action Blog Network

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blogging job activism

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Nedra Weinreich: Social Marketing Guru

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My background is in public health, with an interest in using the mass media to help bring about healthy behavior change. ve been teaching a course on social marketing at the UCLA School of Public Health, which has been a fun experience for me. And I have my blog, Spare Change, which I just started in January.

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Making Stories Work for Your Org: What the Data Says

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A 2005 Public Agenda study found a substantial backlash when donors felt the appeal was too "slick" and intentionally exploitative. Steve has also been a consultant and strategist for the Save Darfur Coalition, American Cancer Society, U.S. The 'how' is just as important as the 'what.' So what to do?

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