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Use Social Media to Reel in Big Fish Donors

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Effective social media outreach takes at least 25 hours of staff time per week, according to the Ditch Digital Dabbling research report. An organization dedicated to “never again” a genocide — such as those in Europe, Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia, and Darfur — must raise awareness and advocate with as much energy as it raises money.

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Internet Strategy, Genocide Prevention

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Transparent scorecard reporting: After aggregating a "grade" for each policy maker, publish it on the Internet, with all relevant substantiating information. See the Darfur scores for example. Also use political fundraising reporting tools to learn who donated to particular politicians.

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Potential Catalyst for Human Rights

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They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. They've organized an international Olympic Torch Relay which began on August 9 in Chad, near the Darfur border, and will finish in China in January. Claire of Free Aung San Suu Kyi!

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Nonprofits and MySpace Roundup Inspired By Solidariti

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Save Darfur. According to the article, OprhFund reported a 30 per cent jump in attendance at a recent fundraising event for a new orphanage in Tibet. And you're not scamming people, only (contacting) people who are interested." Jobs With Justice. Katrina Stories. National Farmers Union. National Wildlife Federation.

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Solutionary Women: Heddy Nam

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On the other hand, some politicians may care a great deal about improving human rights abuses or ending the violence in Darfur, but don’t act because they don’t have constituent backing. It is vital that everyone pays attention because politicians really do listen to citizens, who hold the power of the vote.

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