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Amnesty International Launches Eyes On Darfur: Satellite Cameras Allows Public to Monitor Villages

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Amnesty International is asking its supporters to monitor 12 villages in Darfur via satellite that they have deemed "vulnerable" to attack on its new site, Eyes on Darfur. TOP: Angabo, Darfur. Copyright DigitalGlobe. BOTTOM: Angabo, Darfur. Copyright GeoEye. darfur Amnesty satellite

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See What’s Out There » Blog Archive » Why do people give charity?

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The research suggests matches lead to more giving, but the type of match — whether 1x or 2x or 3x the gift — had no impact at all. It’s not an especially large part of the economy, and most charities operate on a shoestring, without the resources to finance research projects. The article looks at the psychology of giving.

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Notes from Care2/OneWorld/Interaction Fundraising Seminar - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Copyright © 2008, Care2.com 57) Mobile (15) Nonprofit Benchmark Studies (15) Nonprofit Events (36) nptech (8) Online Advertising (5) Online Advocacy (47) Online Fundraising (97) Online Marketing (59) Online Organizing (32) SEO (3) Social Networking (109) Technology (31) Trends (51) Video (27) Volunteering (2) Web 2.0 (60)

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$100,000 Grant: Polls Still Open in the Peace Primary - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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Voters are encouraged to vote for as many groups as they can in order to generate a comprehensive peace platform that encompasses the issues that are most important to each person, whether it’s the war in Iraq, nuclear weapons, Darfur or global conflict. Copyright © 2008, Care2.com All rights reserved.

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Has research been done to measure conversion rates, and, if so, what has it concluded? Good work February 25, 2009 | Mario Erazo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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Insiders Guide to Video and YouTube for Nonprofits - Online Fundraising, Advocacy, and Social Media - frogloop

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One example is 24HoursforDarfur who has collected over 800 videos from celebrities, elected officials, and citizens urging Congress to do more about the genocide in Darfur. Has research been done to measure conversion rates, and, if so, what has it concluded? Good work February 25, 2009 | Mario Erazo Copyright © 2008, Care2.com

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