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Crowdsourced data is not a substitute for real statistics

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Guest Beneblog by Patrick Ball, Jeff Klingner, and Kristian Lum After the earthquake in Haiti, Ushahidi organized a centralized text messaging system to allow people to inform others about people trapped under damaged buildings and other humanitarian crises. The text message stream doesn't help the decision process.

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VisionLink - Untitled Article

VisionLink

VisionLink is also proud to be doing our part to improve access to services for vulnerable children and orphans in Haiti, with a new program launching in June. VisionLink’s commitment to drawing attention to community needs both domestically and internationally does not stop with our work in Haiti.

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Used Laptops Needed for Earthquake Victims in Haiti: You Can Help!

Tech Soup

TechSoup is united with the world in wishing a quick recovery to the people of Haiti after last week's devastating earthquake (and continuing aftershocks). We have heard from the library director and a consultant who was working with me on the project but we are still waiting to hear from other staff members.

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Nonprofits: Time to Get Mobile

Care2

So in times of natural disasters like the catastrophic earthquake that hit Haiti and affected more then two million people, can a mobile strategy help raise money in times of crisis? “Increasingly, especially with major events like Haiti, carriers waive these fees for the halo effect of social marketing.

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Book Review: Cause for Change

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

It begins with a story about Team Rubicon , a new model for disaster relief organization and veteran-focused enterprise founded by Jake Wood shortly after the Haiti Earthquake. Colleagues Kari Dunn Saratovsky and Derrick Feldmann have published a new book called Cause for Change: The Why and How of Nonprofit Millennial Engagement.

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Cause Camp: From Humble Roots to Must-Attend Conference

NonProfit Hub

The speaker—who came from a nonprofit advertising firm—canceled a few days before the event after an earthquake hit Haiti. Clover Frederick is a consultant specializing in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, board development and strategic planning. For the first time, a national speaker was scheduled to give a keynote. About the Author.

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8 Changebloggers: Nonprofits and Individuals Creating Change with Blogs

Have Fun - Do Good

Mike Berkowitz, Third Plateau • Social Impact Strategies Third Plateau is a full-service philanthropic advisory and nonprofit consulting firm. It specializes in adoption from China, Taiwan and Haiti. Check out Mike's guest post about NTC on the Rally blog. Check out their blog, Brighter Futures.