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NetSquared: In the Beginning

Tech Soup

Pope John Paul II died, and Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans. Facebook was just getting its first venture funding, YouTube was just starting, and Twitter was still a year away from being founded. things that it celebrated are now commonplace, and nonprofit technology and effectiveness still requires money.

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Can Twitter Save the Fail Whales? Err Save the World.

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It was created to celebrate the launch of a new Twitter mashup that makes it super easy to share actions with your friends: (it also works with Facebook!): [link]. Twitter for Fund Raising. Hurricane Season Twitter Resources. So, this is a Facebook group for people who use or want to use Twitter for good! Twitter for Health.

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The Many Ways to Say I Love You With A Donation To A Charity

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

(RED) was created by Bono and Bobby Shriver, Chairman of DATA to raise awareness and money for The Global Fund by teaming up with the world's most iconic brands to produce (PRODUCT)RED branded products. A percentage of each (PRODUCT)RED product sold is given to The Global Fund. Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Delivery.

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49 Online Fundraising Ideas to Help You Raise More

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In the aftermath of a disaster, whether it be a devastating hurricane that has left your community flooded or a wildfire that has forced your community to leave their homes behind, you’ll need to mobilize quickly to provide support. Jersey and t-shirt sales are a great way to generate funds for your team. Emergency campaigns.

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

What about a gift in their honor to celebrate the special day. Check out Train for Humanity that weaves together getting fit, social media, and raising funds for charity. April: We celebrate Earth Day this month. The American Heart Association also does a Valentine's Day campaign. August: It's the dog days of summer.

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Gift the Gift of Charity: Make A Contribution to any of these Fabulous Organizations

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

With no known public figure/celebrity spokesperson afflicted with either disease, the 24,000 Americans suffering from HSP/PLS have even less of a public platform. St Bernard Parish was devastated by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and by the largest domestic residential oil spill in US history (Murphy Oil spill in Chalmette).

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Member Round Up: New projects, reports and inspirations

NTEN

From new reports, to funding opportunities, to success stories, we hope you'll be as inspired as we are by your amazing nonprofit technology community! Innovative projects.and the funding to go with them make us excited. Qualifying projects can receive matching funds of up to $1500 a project, with up to two projects per teacher.

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