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How to Find Your Way to Have Fun and Do Good

Have Fun - Do Good

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. Create a funny TV show, movie, or YouTube video list/gift package for someone who is feeling blue. Adopt another pet.

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The Social Media Response to Disaster in Haiti

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Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. You can also read an interview with him discussing the impacts of the real-time Web on social impact organizations.).

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Guest Post by Stacey Monk: Dogooders Won’t Change the World (Alone)

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

You may find some of these comments in the thoroughly engaging video as well, though some of the Ann’s more salient points didn’t make it into the footage. His interviewer interjects with a comment that ends with “It’s a really dire situation I think.” That is a huge mistake.” starts around 16:46). “I starts around 20:58).

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Mobilizing Donors and Activists in an Overwhelmed World

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Anyone could call in and hear an update about developments on the ground in Darfur and Congo, and upcoming legislation, events and campaigns. I'll be posting the interview with Marsha later this month). According to Dining for Women's founder, Marsha Wallace, they have 150 chapters that collectively donate about $10,000 each month.

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An Amazing NpTech Social Media Link Buffet: Take Your Pick!

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The NY Chapter of the Red Cross offers Ten Tips in this YouTube Video. To celebrate, you can create a video about a special teacher who inspired you. It's called Why Congo Matters. Here's one I shared, an interview with Sarah Koch from Causes. NTEN has two fantastic events this month!

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Bringing Women a Global Voice: Jensine Larsen, World Pulse

Have Fun - Do Good

You can listen to my interview with Jensine on the Big Vision Podcast website, or on iTunes. So, finding that kind of expertise, whether it's video experts, or podcasting experts, or whatever, doing some of that matchmaking and training, and one-to-one peer, can really make a big difference. I've posted an edited transcript below.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: WITNESS

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Mission: WITNESS uses video to open the eyes of the world to human rights violations. WITNESS currently utilizes the following social media tools: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr and “Video for Change” (blog). YouTube is also a key part of our social media strategy, it is the platform we rely on for sharing our videos.