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#GivingTuesday: Why I Am Participating in the National Day of Giving on November 27, 2012

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The idea is to harnesses the collective power of the social good sector ecosystem which includes charities, families, businesses and individuals. The concept of empowering individuals to fundraise for a charity by asking their friends to donate has been around for years offline. by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen.

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Valentine’s Day for Nonprofits Social Media Style

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He started it because on a cold December day, he passed a homeless person on the street asking for money. a street musician, a homeless person, your favorite charity. You can purchase flowers or other item and $10 will be donated to your favorite charity. Send A Valentine to Congress About Children’s Programs.

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TechSoup Honors Unsung Heroes

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Founded in 1999, Corazon Ministries is a faith-based charity that operates in the heart of downtown San Antonio, serving its homeless and marginalized neighbors. Many describe homelessness as being voiceless and invisible. We have all seen huge programs with complicated processes to end homelessness.

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Ideas You Can Use To Thank Donors During the Holidays

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You DO want to be their favorite charity right? If you work with children, a child’s drawing is an obvious choice. Say something like “ Today, in this season of giving, we are extending a special thanks to our donors who give regularly to our organization, stepping up time and time again for homeless families.”. I thought so.

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How Can We Make Charitable Giving A Year-Round Habit?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Certainly, giving from individuals won't be enough to fix the economy and provide the resources that charities need to deliver important services in hard economic times. But donating money to a charity, even a small amount (or in-kind items ) can certainly help with part of the need and raise awareness in others. It's your choice.

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Why You Didn't Hear About Cyclone Ivan's Destruction in Madagascar and How To Help Support Relief Efforts

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

She was the recent winner of my son's Green Geek Charity Contest and we contributed a small amount to the charity of her choice, SOS Children's Villages. Joan sent us a note tonight thanking us, but also letting us know of a terrible natural disaster in her country: Hey Harry and Beth, I just celebrated my 26th birthday today!

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How To Avoid Being Seduced by Web2.0 Hype: The UK NpTech Perspective

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David also sent me an email summarizing responses from another UK Charity list. From a presentation by www.jamkit.com Pre and post-election blog by homeless writer as campaign tactic [link] Greenpeace Ocean Defenders campaign ???weblogdirect including videos from children and parents [link] Christian Aid???audio

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