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Storymakers Past Winners: In Their Own Words

Tech Soup

Any charity anywhere in the world can send us a short video or five-picture Flickr slideshow that tells about their work and will be entered to win some cash prizes. It is a moving one and a half minute video about the struggle of untouchable caste Dalit children in India to grow up and be as successful as more advantaged children.

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BlogHers Act and Other Ways to Help Myanmar Cyclone Victims

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr Photo by Jacques de Goldfiem Cyclone Nargis hit Myanmar last weekend devastating five regions. Hundreds of thousands are now homeless. Right now, thousands and thousands of women and children in Myanmar, need help. Channel NewsAsia reported that more than 22,000 people are dead with another 41,000 missing.

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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

Flickr Photo from Avylavitra Several weeks ago I wrote a post on BlogHer about Foko Madagascar and Joan Razafimharo , an amazing blogger, social change activist, and woman working in Madagascar and other parts of the world. Reports suggest 15,000 are homeless because of the storm, and 22 dead. I just did).

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Greater Washington Give to the Max Day Training Event

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Image by Codilicious from Flickr. Father McKenna Center : The McKenna Center serves the needs of the poor, men, women and children through a variety of programs funded by generous individuals, religious orders and institutions, foundations and government grants.

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50 Nonprofits To Be Grateful For This Thanksgiving

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Google+ || LinkedIn || Flickr. Because without art our children’s minds will not grow to comprehend life beyond the obvious. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || LinkedIn || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Flickr. Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Flickr.

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The Young and Generous: A New Research Report from Network for Good

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Flickr photo from: Just Me Robin Photos "Fried Green Tomatoes anyone?" children,??? ???cancer,??? homeless.??? Well, actually a line from the movie of the same name delivered by Kathy Bates. -New New York is the most generous state for online giving; Mississippi and North Dakota are the least generous.

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

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

For my 50th birthday, I held a 50th Birthday Card Photo Remix Contest on flickr and donated $50 the winner's favorite charity. But in many places around the world, children can't attend school because there isn't a school building, teachers, or supplies. And, yes they did ! Britt Bravo recommends Women for Women International.

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