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Paul Rusesabagina & Bloggers for Darfur

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The talk was also sponsored by Facing History, Facing Ourselves , Human Rights Watch , the Museum of African Diaspora , Marines' Memorial Association , Bay Area Darfur Coalition , Amnesty International and Stacey's Independent Bookstore. People from the Bay Area Darfur Coalition were handing out info. darfur genocide rwanda bloggers

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What’s the Secret to Social Media Success? Cute Animal Theory

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Cute Dog Photos! They’re inviting folks to submit their own cute dog photos. They’re inviting folks to submit their own cute dog photos. Several years ago I created the Cute Dog Theory, a node to a Nicolas Kristof quote about how puppies get more attention than dry statistics about Darfur. Cute Dog Photos!

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Mobilizing Donors and Activists in an Overwhelmed World

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On Friday, I was on a "Darfur Activist" conference call produced by ENOUGH , the Genocide Intervention Network , STAND and the Save Darfur Coalition. Anyone could call in and hear an update about developments on the ground in Darfur and Congo, and upcoming legislation, events and campaigns. Make it simple.

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Second Life and Alzheimer's Exhibit Coming to Second Life

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

curator Shadow Fugazi put together a photo exhibition in Second Life. Amoration tackles a wide variety of creative ventures for corporations, like Telus and for a host of activist and nonprofit groups like Betterworld Island, a group which has created the powerful Camp Darfur simulation you'll hear Evonne mention in the interview.

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What is a "Nonprofit Blog"?

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This week in NTEN 's Nonprofit Blogging Affinity Group , a new member asked for a list of nonprofit blogs. Flickr photo credit: Photo of question mark in flowers uploaded by Michelle. They may even be written by a consultant or business that serves nonprofits. Stone Circles Streetside Stories Sustainable Table TechSoup U.S.

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Activating the Activists with Social Media

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

The Save Darfur Coalition asks to organize events, vigils. paulcip @ kanter let everyone propose and lead their own fave activity related to group objectives via mail list, bbs, etc. EMcD @ kanter At @ carepages we enabled members to share their stories offline (local media, support groups, religious organizations) MandyGRS @ kanter.

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

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Photo by clyatt.jasper ( Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 2.0 Here’s what’s pissing me off: The reason I have to fight every time to do these stories [like Darfur] is because the truth is that it’s hard to get the majority of Americans…to care. ” (not in video). Doing good isn’t our job, it’s everyone’s. Generic license ).

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