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Level Up and Change the World: Gamification Apps

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These apps have the power to help nonprofits and charities reach a whole new audience and raise awareness about their mission. As part of the App It Up 2: Transforming Communities project, we had the opportunity to explore how charities and nonprofits are using gamification. Gamify Your Organization.

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How a Fan of Nonprofits Teaches Tech and Fundraising

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She's our volunteer Netsquared organizer there. NetSquared is TechSoup's volunteer-driven, global network of nonprofit technology workshops and networking events. Here's what she told us about how she helps out charities in central Florida. Getting Started with NetSquared. Find your local NetSquared group.

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Great reads from around the web on September 23rd

Amy Sample Ward

" NYC Startup CatchAFire.org Launches Site To Match Skilled Volunteers And Charities – "Catchafire.org, a service to find and match volunteers with professional skills and charitable organizations in need of their help, will open its website to the public today after about a year in private beta testing."

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4 Ways to Use Pinterest to Encourage Corporate Volunteerism

Tech Soup

This post originally appeared on the NetSquared blog, which is an initiative of TechSoup Global's, and was written by Causecast. latest shopping tips, design advice, and funny dog pictures. latest shopping tips, design advice, and funny dog pictures. take photos while they volunteer; use pictures in company handbooks to.

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

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It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared (where Ushahidi won its first challenge!).

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Which Crowdfunding Platform Is Best for Your Organization?

Tech Soup

It is open to creators from all backgrounds – from charities to video game developers to artists. Kickstarter makes it clear that it isn't for direct charity or cause funding, but about project creation. You can read about the campaign over on NetSquared. Special Plan for Nonprofits: No.

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Changing the Present, Give Meaning, and Personal Fundraising Campaigns

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Last week I blogged about an Ipod/Toilet paper holder over at Netsquared. Nonetheless, I wholeheartedly agree with the concept and philosophy that giving donations to causes is better than giving stuff -- and we've been doing this for years on our own directing people to give gifts to charities we care about. So, here is how it works.