Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Though many of the countries we work in are talked about in the news (DR Congo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sudan), some aren’t as well-known (Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Nigeria) and we often need to explain why operating in these countries is important. Related Links: Book Research & Interviews. ? Book Tour ?. ?

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Have Fun - Do Good

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Host a cupcake fundraiser or friendraiser for an organization I believe in, like the East Bay Vegan Bakesale does. Keep a gratitude journal, or make monthly gratitude collages Participate in a fundraising walk for a cause I care about, like Women for Women International's Run for Congo Women. Adopt another pet.

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Fun Congo Movie Journal 63

Have Fun - Do Good

JUNE 19, 2009

After meeting her at the Global Engagement Summer last spring, I knew I wanted to grab her for an interview before she became too famous. He ran into Congo. He was there for about a month, and then war in Congo was breaking out. Kjerstin Erickson is one of those people "shiny" people who lights up a room. It had been bombed.

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Have Fun - Do Good

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

She went from being somebody's servant to somebody who when she walks down the street of her community, people stop her and shake her hand and thank her for the stories that she is telling, or ask, 'When are you going to interview me? Last month I interviewed Cristi Hegranes, its Founder and President. CH: How much money can I donate?

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Have Fun - Do Good

MARCH 26, 2008

I just have to do what I can. " -- Jerry Fowler, Executive Director of the Save Darfur Coalition , during an interview on the Voices on Genocide Prevention Podcast. April 6 Host a fundraiser house party for your favorite human rights organization with a viewing of Hotel Rwanda in memory of the Rwandan genocide's anniversary.

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NTEN

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

Whether we look at mapping tools, fundraising, or missing person systems, the social media response to the January earthquakes in Haiti all leverage the powerful technology we can hold in our hands: our mobile phones. Fundraising. Amy Sample Ward, NetSquared. How can we do that? 100% of donations went directly to disaster relief.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

communities can compete with each other by fundraising on the GlobalGiving site. SocialGiving , a Ning app that allows for peer-to-peer fundraising initiatives for Ning Network Creators was launched this week by PincGiving. It's called Why Congo Matters. Here's one I shared, an interview with Sarah Koch from Causes.

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