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Why I Do Good: Starry Night

Have Fun - Do Good

I studied sociology, did a summer internship for the National Coalition for the Homeless , studied in Sweden for a semester (so that I could understand how their public policy worked), co-chaired Vassar''s Hunger Action chapter, and wrote a couple pieces about social-changey things for the student newspapers.

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Nonprofits Who are Making A Difference Through Play

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Illustrating the positive power of another incredibly popular game, the United Nations and Minecraft developer Mojang partnered to bring youths’ game-world blueprints to real-life in public works in Kenya, Sweden, and Haiti through its innovative “Block by Block” ( [link] ) program. Around Gender.

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The 2016 Best Nonprofit Conferences Calendar

EveryAction

Sweden / $400. We are thrilled to be hosting our 12th International Conference and 3rd PhD Seminar in collaboration with Ersta Skondal University College on their campus in Stockholm, Sweden. Association of Fundraising Professionals, DC Chapter / Baltimore, MD / Price varies. AFP, Colorado Chapter / Breckenridge, CO / Price TBA.

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Groundswell Book Club Part 3: Energizing

Museum 2.0

This week, we're covering the third objective in Charlene Li and Josh Bernoff's book Groundswell : energizing (chapter 6). One of the most clever no-tech ratings system I've heard of is at a library in Sweden. In other words, find your fans, and empower them to sell for you.

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